Trenton Lodge 105 BPOE Page 1 October 2016

Trenton Lodge 105 BPOE

October 2016 Monthly Bulletin Our 128th Year of Elkdom www.trentonelks105.org

Saluting our Vets

2016-2017 Officers

Jim Castelize III—Exalted Ruler Janet Moskus —Leading Knight

Tom Tully—Loyal Knight Roger Chupik —Lecturing Knight

Joan Siwy —Secretary Lou Siwy—Treasurer

Ron Lacken—Esquire

Carl Carmen—Chaplain Nancy Jakubowski— Inner Guard

Joe Jones—Tiler Joe Petrillo, ESQ—Justice

TRUSTEES

Eddie Jarosz–3yr Bob Habel—2yr (Chair)

Tim Anderson –1yr

Wow, its already October, the leaves are falling and things are getting busy here at the 105. As such, we are starting to be a month ahead with the bulletin calendar as we use bulk mail to send this, things are not always as quick as we would like them to be. Remember, you can always get the newest bulletin, our menu, and a list of events on our website at trentonelks105.org and this data is the most up to date as well.

Membership recruitment is what will grow our lodge and is a big focus from Grand Lodge as well. We have now started a monthly initiation process and going forward we will be committed to bring in all new members within 30 days as Grand Lodge has now requested from us. We have done good to date, again in September we brought in 2 new members and have 3 more ready for October at the printing of this newsletter. Congratulations to Tom Tully our Recruiter of the Month for October! We are working on getting a parking spot for our Top Recruiter of the Month—So keep that in mind and bring in your friends.

Coming October we have our photo shoot, Ocktoberfest and of course Halloween. In November we will be having our Vets dinner and also another Sip and Paint on Nov 11 and our ever popular Craft Beer Exchange. Please come out and support your lodge.

My Elk of the Month for September is one of our Dynamic Duos here at the 105, Joan and Lou Siwy. I couldn't figure out how to honor one without the other, because the 2 of them put in countless hours for us, Joan has taken on the task of extra happy hours, Lou runs the bar, helped plan the seafood fest, even got in the dunk tank! And all of this above their jobs as officers. They are living and breathing examples of Elkdom and this is why they are my Elks of the Month for October.

As you can see there are still good things happening around our lodge, so don't be a stranger. Come on down and see for yourself. You won't be sorry. Remember, this is your Lodge, so come in and enjoy all we have to offer. The House Committee needs your support to continue with all the functions they have planned. See you at the Elks!

Fraternally,

Jim Castelize III, PER Exalted Ruler 2016-2017

Lodge Information

Lodge Phone Number 609-771-0105

Lodge Fax Number

609-771-0396

Lodge Website www.TrentonElks105.org

Bar Hours

Tue-Sat 7pm – at least 10pm Sunday 1pm to ??

CLOSED MONDAYS

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IN LOVING MEMORY 09/16 Harry Houghton, PDD PER

09/16 Pamela & Harry S Houghton

■ Boosters above Please Renew ■ 11/16 Bernie Michel Jr

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07/17 Gene Jakubowski, PER 08/17 Kay and Ron Winder

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2016-2017 Committee Chairpersons

Audit and Accounting TBA Fraternal Greg Krol, PER

Lodge Activities / Social Janet Moskus Americanism/NVS Lou Eggert, PER

Blood TBA Army of Hope Lou Eggert, PER

Drug Awareness Becky Castelize Convention /Parade Bob Habel

ENF Jim Castelize, PER Elks Memorial Greg Krol, PER

Government Relations Don Apai Flag Day Greg Krol, PER

Public Relations Kristen Anderson Tim Anderson

Indoctrination Jim Castelize, PER & Tom Petro, PER

Special Children Josie Kosco Investigations Nancy Jakubowski

Youth Activities TBA Membership Joan Siwy

Hoop/Batter/Soccer Todd Werkman & Tony Fragale Retention Joan Siwy

PER Association Greg Krol, PER Community Activities TBA

Ritualistic Tom Petro, PER Visiting All Officers

Board of Directors Chair Bob Habel Newsletter Editor Becky Castelize

Accident Prevention Eddie Jarosz Blind Committee Evelyn Eggert

Rentals/Hall Use/House Ron Lacken Building Fund Bob Habel

Charities Joe Jones Grill Room Ron Lacken & Lou Siwy

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Lodge Activities Committee “Autumn is a time of harvest ,of gathering together.” What better place to congregate with friends than at the Lodge Happy Hour every Thursday & Friday starting at 5:00PM Drink specials and food available for purchase. October 16 & 30 Photo Shoot / Photos taken by pro-

fessional Photographer Robin Dell Maccaro October 21 Oktoberfest Happy Hour 5:00-8:00 pm Come out and support the Marching Club And enjoy delicious German style food (for purchase) October 23 NASCAR October 28 District Lodge Activities Meeting October 29 Halloween Party October 30 Special Children’s Halloween Party

November 4 Craft Beer Exchange November 11 Holiday Sip & Paint November 20 Veterans Dinner November 20 NASCAR Looking Ahead December 3 Craft Fair December 4 Memorial Service December 4 Lodge Children Holiday Party December 11 Special Children Holiday Party December 31 New Year’s Eve Party Come out and support our events You’re sure to have a great time and you’ll be helping our charities and the Lodge

For Your Enjoyment… Our Bar is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK !!

The Lodge Bar is open for members and their guests (except when business meetings are in session)

COME SEE OUR IMPROVED GRILLROOM! MORE SEATING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE !

Now offering an assortment of CRAFT BEERS on tap!

Monday - Saturday 7pm to close (at least 10pm) Sunday Open 1pm to close

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR 5PM—7PM—FOOD AVAILABLE

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS BACK!

WE HAVE THE YES NETWORK FOR YANKEES BASEBALL !!

If you do volunteer work on behalf of the Lodge please report your hours to the Lodge Secretary. We must keep track of all volunteer activity and report it.

This helps us retain our Charitable Organization designation.

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01 Norman Richmond

01 Raymond Whittaker

02 Joseph Lacovara Jr

04 Ralph H Wooden

05 Donald Arcamone

06 Raymond E Laird

06 Walter P Runowicz

07 Ms Sharon McNellis-Kissel

09 Desire Alain Dahlem

09 Walter Schauer

11 Michael Manfredi

12 Ronald J Eastmead

12 George E Kessler

13 John J Jachym

13 Robert E Zera

14 Richard A Byer

14 Ralph Csogi

16 Josephine Kosco

18 Carmine Armenti

18 Thomas Bailey Jr

19 Michelle Moskus Carman

23 Joan G Laird

23 Frank A Pinto

24 Edward Jarosz

25 Diane L Diaz

26 Ellen Coleman

31 Walter J Roberts Jr

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TUESDAY NIGHT BUFFET DINNERS 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Meals are served until 7:30pm or when food runs out

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BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

10/4 Meatloaf 10/11 Sweetheart Turkey Breast 10/18 Maple Glazed Roast Pork

10/25 Sausage, Peppers & Onions

Menu Subject to Change

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October Meetings Lodge Meetings Oct 4th—BOD Meeting 8p

Oct 5th—Lodge Meeting 8pm

Oct 11th—Marching Meeting 7:30p

Oct 18th—House Meeting 8p

Oct 19th—Lodge Meeting 8pm

Oct 27th—Americanism Meeting 7:30pm

Oct 28th—SCC Meeting 7:30pm

District Meetings Oct 10—ENF / Gov Relations /SCC—7:30p Mt Holly Lodge Oct 20—Americanism / Drug Membership /Youth—7:30p New Egypt Lodge Oct 28—Lodge Activities—7:30p—Trenton Lodge As of the publishing of this newsletter, There were NO Other meetings post. Check NJELKS.ORG for updates on dates, locations and times

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Elks play vital role in supporting our youth Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler

MICHAEL F. ZELLEN

Elks have a proud history of supporting the

youth of America, and now that summer is

over and the children are back to school, eve-

ry Lodge should be in high gear with their

Youth Activities program.

You should make your communities aware

that the Elks are committed to providing a

sound and well-rounded Youth Activities

program. Planning and implementing a comprehensive program will

demonstrate to your community that “Elks are Leading the Way” and

are dedicated to the youth of today who will be the leaders of tomor-

row.

Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “We cannot always build the

future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” What

better way to prepare today’s youth than to provide them with a well-

rounded Youth Activities program? As Elks we should be loud and

proud of our many programs that benefit the nation’s youth.

My theme for the 2016-17 Grand Lodge year is “Elks – Leading the

Way.” Our Elks Lodges throughout America have been leading the

way for many decades by sponsoring and supporting numerous youth

activities in their communities, which include giving the “Gift of

Words” by distributing dictionaries to grammar school students,

awarding scholarships for graduating high school seniors, sponsoring

Teenager and/or Student of the Month/Year recognition programs,

Hoop Shoot, National Youth Week, youth sports programs, including

junior golf, bowling and Soccer Shoots, and the Americanism Essay

Contest. Many of our Lodges sponsor Scout troops and junior Elks,

and provide both a safe meeting environment for them at the Lodge

and the encouragement they need to succeed.

Recognizing youth in your community is one of the most rewarding

things your Lodge can do. Among the foremost civic awards an Elks

Lodge can award is either the Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Silver or

Gold Award. The youth who receive these awards will never forget

that the local Elks were interested enough to award them a certificate

of their accomplishments.

I am certain that your Lodge has scheduled many activities to benefit

the youth of our nation and to demonstrate that “Elks” continue

“Leading the Way.”

Thank you for being an Elk and for Caring and Sharing.

For more information about the many Elks Youth Programs, please

visit the Grand Lodge Activities Committee page at www.elks.org.

As you know October is Elks National Foundation Month. Perhaps

create a team to fashion and implement an event that will help your

Lodge meet this year’s goal of $4.65 per Member. This will be a great

exercise in team building and camaraderie, and will support the Great

Heart of Elkdom as well.

Thank you for being an Elk and for Caring and Sharing.

2016-17 may be year for

Plus-One By RICK GATHEN

Membership and Public Relations Manager

Fraternal year 2016-17 can be the year we kick down the door to

an outright growth in membership.

growth in membership. From April through August we have added

approximately 30,000 new Members and reinstatements, putting us

near 40 percent of our 78,104 national goal to ensure a Plus-One.

More than 11,000 candidates are awaiting initiation, so let’s make

it happen now! Those additional 11,000 Members would put us at

more than 50 percent of that national goal.

We need all Local Lodges to put membership at the forefront of

everything we do. Keep focused on recruitment, reinstatements and

scheduling frequent initiations. Invite friends and family to join our

ranks. By being focused on membership growth in your Lodge,

you are focused on the future of your Lodge and our Order.

Invest in your Lodge by growing membership! As of August 31,

we have 90 percent of all Members paid and posted on CLMS.

Outstanding work! With continued hard work we can attain our

next goal of 5 percent (or lower) delinquency by October 31.

Please use the targeted delinquency letters we have prepared for

you on CLMSPC2.

In addition, all delinquent Members should be called and/ or per-

sonally visited in September. Please review all delinquent Mem-

bers who may be worthy of Lodge assistance and keep them on the

rolls.

We have many deserving Members who are suffering from health

setbacks, advanced-age challenges and severe financial hardships.

Charity is greatest of all the virtues, and Elks Charity begins at

home. “Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken.”

Please review each and every unpaid Member of your Lodges.

Every Member matters!

If dropping a Member for nonpayment of dues becomes necessary,

Exalted Rulers and Local Lodge Secretaries are reminded that

written notice is required. Follow Grand Lodge Statutes Section

14.160 to ensure the affected Member is granted due process under

our laws.

But our emphasis is on retaining Members, and your leadership

matters. As GER Michael Zellen has often stated: “Together we

can make history this year.” We just need to kick the door down

and grow membership!

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Regular Lodge Meetings The Regular Lodge Meetings for October will be on October 5th and October 19yh.

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING 105 EVENTS

Lodge Meeting—October 5

Trenton Elks Day at RedBerry—Oct 15

Photo Shoot with Robin Dell Maccaro—Oct 16

Lodge Meeting—October 19

Ocktoberfest—Oct 21 Nascar—Oct 23 Halloween—Oct 29 SCC Halloween/Movie Night—Oct 30 Craft Beer Exchange—Nov 4 Holiday Sip & Paint—Nov 11 Veterans Dinner—Nov 20 Nascar—Nov 20 Holiday Craft Show—Dec 3 Memorial Service—Dec 4 Every Sunday and Monday—Football Every Tuesday Night—Buffet Dinner 6:30pm Every Thursday & Friday Night—Happy Hour!