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CHESTERTOWN LODGE #2474 ELKS CARE / ELKS SHARE
Volume 12, No.12 Phone 410-778-6370 email: [email protected] or [email protected] December 2016
2016-2017
Lodge Officers
Exalted Ruler
Donna Moloney
Leading Knight
Robert Raleigh
Loyal Knight
Phil Anderson
Lecturing Knight
Charles W. Slagle
Esquire
David Reihl
Chaplain
Tom McDowell
Inner Guard
Bill Elburn
Tiler
Adrian Harris
Secretary Diane Wadkovsky
Treasurer
Jackie Phillips
Trustees
1 Year Trustee William Meekins
2 Year Trustee Steve Schofield
3 Year Trustee
Tommy Moloney
4 Year Trustee Trey Blackiston
5 Year Trustee Ralph Keller
Presiding Justice
Basil Wadkovsky
Exalted Ruler’s Message
Merry Christmas to Everyone!
This year has flown by and the annual Christmas party time is here. Hope you can come out and fellowship with us on December 3rd at 6:30. Bring a covered dish for the party and a non-perishable food item for the Kent County Food Pantry.
While doing your Christmas shopping and gift giving, please remember the Elks National Foundation and consider giving a gift to your communi-ty, youth or veterans in the form of a donation to ENF. If you have already made a donation for the year, thank you so much because we HAVE made the Grand Lodge goal at this time. Now it is time to reach the State Association goal of $10 per capita. We were very close to reaching it last year. Let’s surpass last year’s giving– it is a donation to your community which we all know and love.
In line with the Christmas party theme, we have our Children’s Christmas party on Saturday, December 10th from 2-4 p.m. It is guaranteed to be lots of fun for the children of our Lodge and community. Please get the word out to your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to fill the Lodge with children and Christmas spirit. Maybe while the children are attending the party they may want to do an American poster which can be submitted to the Lodge Americanism poster contest. This year’s poster theme is My Favorite American Symbol.
Also, the deadline is drawing near for the Americanism Essay contest. We are hoping your children can submit a great essay for us to judge. This year’s topic is “Why it is important to Vote?” The recent election only emphasizes why it is important to vote.
At the time, I want to thank the Lodge for a great year thus far. We have had some successful new events and some not so successful. Regardless, we have been found shoulder to shoulder working hard for our Lodge and our community we all love so much!
Thank you for you support, your participation, and most of all your hard work in the last 12 months.
Elks Care-Elks Share
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your Exalted Ruler, Officers, and Trustees!
Donna Moloney Exalted Ruler Email: [email protected] Cell: 410-708-2202
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ESSAY CONTEST – “Why Is It Important to Vote?”
DIVISION 1 – Grades 5 & 6 DIVISION 2 – Grades 7 & 8
Essays are not to exceed 300 words and must be typed or printed in ink. Entries are due to Lodges on orbefore December 18, 2016.
Winners on the Lodge level must be to the District Chairman by January 30, 2017. District winners must be to the State Chair no later
than February 20, 2017. State Association winners will receive awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place in each division. 1st place winners
will advance to the National Level.
Judging Criteria for Essay:
Originality – Avoid the use of trite or worn out words and phrases = 30 points
Development of Theme – Stay focused on ideas and thoughts. Don’t ramble = 40 points
Mechanics and neatness – Use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation = 30 points
POSTER CONTEST
“My Favorite American Symbol”
0 – 3 Year Olds4 – 5 Year Olds
6 – 7 Year Olds8 – 9 Year Olds
10 – 13 Year Olds 14 – 17 Year Olds
Please have: name, address, phone number, age, name of school (if enrolled)
and the sponsoring Lodge on back of poster – 8 ½ x 11 paper
(Poster Contest Cover Sheet must be completed and attached to each poster)
Deadline: Lodge Chair by December 18, 2016
District Chair by January 20, 2017 – State Chair by February 20, 2017
Please contact me with any questions,
Kathleen Bradley, Americanism Chair
AMERICANISM
In our Lodge and
Communities!!
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DECEMBER 3, 2016
6:30 P.M.
Lodge will Provide the Meat & Rolls
Admission for Members and Guests is a Covered Dish
Side Dishes
Salads
Desserts
Music by DJ Prestone
Please Bring Canned Items for Kent County Food Pantry
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2016 MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
02 Duane Nuckels
03 Leonard Bennet
03 Deborah Brown
03 James Menapace
04 Ronald Jayne
07 Raymond Clarke
07 Carroll Thompson
08 James Johnson
10 James Schrock
10 Nancy Wheat
10 Patsy Whiteley
11 James Williams
12 Edward Frobosilo
12 Melanie Iacona
12 William Shiflett
14 Marion Clough
14 Timothy Knapp
17 Fred Beaver
17 Curtis Jacquette
18 Bernard Hammer
18 Kirk Helfenbein
18 Nick Wadkovsky
19 David Lyon
19 Bonnie McClure
20 William Gale
20 Earl Larrimore
20 Louis Wheat
21 Walter Landon
22 Fred Heiselman
22 Todd Turner
22 Robert Walls
23 Eugene Singleton
25 Frank Barnes
25 William Boyles
25 Alton Darling
26 Darrold Smith
27 Regan King
29 Tom Marvel
30 David E. Lyons
30 Ralph Timmons
Spouse Birthdays
03 Terry Ashley
03 Nancy Jewell
06 Bonnie Kendall
07 Peggy Bussells
09 Mary Spray
10 Tracye Landon
11 Jan Massey
15 Sally Powell
16 Doreen Schivley
17 Lee Marvel
20 Susan Pritchett
26 Shirley Williams
27 Cindy King
28 Karen Clark
30 Kim Smith
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
07 Wilson & Ruth Dixon
14 Michael & Darlene Kuechler
12 James & Virginia Coleman
22 Donald & Patricia Clark
24 Francis & Erlene George
24 Nicholas & Terry Wadkovsky
25 Kenneth & Zoa Ann Beasley
28 Bradley & Angela Wilson
29 Randall & Sandra Neiman
31 Thomas & Karen Clark
31 Jonathan & Jane Reed
Elk of the Month
Is much deserved by:
Trey Blackiston
Trey is diligent in his duties
as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
He does an awesome job with the
Bull & Oyster Roast and worked hard on
the Fish n Chips Dinner for veterans.
He is ever mindful of new and fun
Lodge Activities like the
Kentucky Derby & Line Dancing.
Enjoy the ELK of the
Month Parking Space!
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ACTIVITY
Trey Blackiston 410-708-5859 [email protected]
ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Donna Moloney 410-708-2202 [email protected]
Jane Dill 410-778-3741 [email protected]
AMERICANISM
Kathleen Bradley 267-639-0661 [email protected]
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Steve Schofield 410-778-5904 [email protected]
CAMP BARRETT
Robert Raleigh 410-708-5098 [email protected]
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Linda Reihl / Tina Harris
DRUG AWARENESS
Dan MonteCarlo 267-639-0660 [email protected]
Elks National Foundation (ENF)
Diane Wadkovsky 443-480-2282 [email protected]
Donna Moloney 410-708-2202 [email protected] FLAG DAY COMMITTEE
Bob Myers 410-778-3458
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Bill Meekins [email protected] HOOP SHOOT
Basil Wadkovsky 410-778-4573 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP
Bill Meekins 410-708-1188 [email protected]
Diane Wadkovsky 443-480-2280 [email protected]
MOTHER’S DAY
Dave Reihl 410-708-1188 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER
Bonnie McClure 410-708-7682 [email protected]
Diane Wadkovsky 443-480-2282 [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHS & PUBLICITY
Bonnie McClure 410-708-7682 [email protected] PICINIC COMMITTEE
Vacant
SOCCER SHOOT
Eddie Carroll 443-480-2721 [email protected] SCHOLARSHIP
Rick King 410-778-6751 [email protected]
TEA PARTY / FUNNEL CAKES
Matt McCabe 443-480-1261 [email protected] TRUCK PULL / SPRINTS
Adrian “Ace” Harris 410-708-9613 TURKEY SHOOT
Bill Elburn 410-708-0114 [email protected] VETERANS
Matt McCabe 443-480-1261 [email protected] YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Robert Raleigh 410-708-5098 [email protected]
Committee Chair/Co-Chairs for 2016-2017*
Past Exalted Rulers / Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474 1972-73 William ”Bunky” Bringman
1973-74 Carl H. Smith
1974-75 Joseph E. Duell
1975-76 Robert A. Knapp
1976-77 Walter E. Kulley Jr.
1977-78 Walter E. Kulley, III
1978-79 Paul B. McGinnis
1979-80 George Coley Long
1980-81 James “Tater” Schauber
1981-82 Robert A. Myers
1982-83 Harry “Shorty” Gordon
1983-84 James “Tater” Schauber
1984-85 Basil Wadkovsky
1985-86 W. Porter Ellington
1986-87 George Randolph Christian
1987-88 Daniel Hill
1988-89 Ralph Peck
1989-90 William C. Hyland
1990-91 Basil Wadkovsky
1991-92 David E. Lyons, Jr.
1992-93 Raymond Clarke
1993-94 Kenneth H. Fletcher, Jr.
1994-95 Kenneth H. Fletcher, Jr.
1995-96 Thomas R. Gears
1996-97 Randall A. Neiman
1997-98 Randall A. Neiman
1998-99 Daniel Hill
1999-2000 Russell Bacon
2000-01 Thomas R. Gears
2001-02 Randall A. Neiman
2002-03 George F. Spray
2003-04 David C. Reihl
2004-05 David C. Reihl
2005-06 Ralph Peck / William P. Gale
2006-07 William P. Gale
2007-08 Robert H. Raleigh Jr.
2008-09 Robert H. Raleigh Jr.
2009-10 Matthew J. McCabe
2010-11 James Gillman
2011-12 Dr. John Arrabal, Jr.
2012-13 Kirk Helfenbein
2013-14 Dr. John Arrabal, Jr.
2014-15 David Schauber
2015-2016 Adrian Harris
If you’d like to volunteer to help on a committee, contact any of
the below people. The Lodge and its committee chairs are always
looking for help !!!!
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Upcoming Events / Save the Date
SUPPORT YOUR LODGE
Support YOUR Lodge, that WE ALL love and enjoy.
Help is always needed and we would be happy if you
offered to help out anytime.
Don’t just be a guest member–
Be a Volunteer– that’s what our Lodge stands for.
LODGE CHRISTMAS PARTY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Donna Moloney 410-778-6543
Jane Dill 410-778-3741 [email protected]
State Association President Visit
Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m.
LODGE KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 10, 2-4 p.m.
Contact: Linda Reihl 410-708-2114
NEW YEAR’S EVE Party
Saturday, December 31, 2016, TIME TBA
Contact: Kenny Ervin 410-778-9019 [email protected]
ELKS Local Hoop Shoot
January 8, 10:00 a.m.
Washington College Gym
MD DE DC Elks Association Hoop Shoot will be held at Washington College Gym on Saturday, February 4,
2017. More details will be listed in the January newsletter.
Volunteers Needed / Rebounders and Scorekeepers
Contact Basil Wadkovsky, 410-778-4573 or [email protected]
CHESTERTOWN ELKS TURKEY SHOOT
SUNDAY, December 11, 2:00 p.m.
Bring your shotgun
Dinners served at Chestertown Lodge are prepared and served solely by VOLUNTEERS.
THERE ARE NO PAID WAITERS AND / OR WAITRESSES.
Therefore, after a night of preparation, serving and cleaning up from a dinner, it is disheartening to find tables
left with trash on them.
MEMBERS, PLEASE REMOVE YOUR EMPTY GLASSES AND BOTTLES AS WELL AS YOUR DIRTY PLATES, UTENSILS
AND PLACE MATS. YOU WILL SAVE A VOLUNTEER FROM EXTRA WORK
SPECIAL VISIT BY GRAND EXALTED RULER (GER)
MICHAEL ZELLEN
GER Zellen will visit Chestertown Lodge in March.
It is a special honor for Chestertown Lodge to host the
Grand Exalted Ruler, who may also be known as
National President of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks. Your help and your participation is wel-
come in planning for this event. Please come to a
meeting on Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m. to help in the
planning and preparation.
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SICKNESS & DISTRESS / A speedy recovery to our fellow Elk family.
Michael Scheeler is recuperating from hip replacement surgery.
Denny Olsen had surgery.
Frankie Dill is recuperating from shoulder surgery.
Steve Schofield is recuperating from a broken ankle and surgery.
Willy Gale is resting at home after a mild heart attack.
If you know of a member who is sick or has passed away, please contact Barbara Hyland, Sickness and Distress Chairman at 410-778-0868. Remember, Elks Care - Elks Share!
STATE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT VISITS CHESTERTOWN LODGE- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6—7:30 P.M.
IT IS WITH HONOR THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE VISIT OF CONNIE de YOUNG, PRESIDENT OF THE “DELAWARE,MARYLAND AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA” STATE ASSOCIATION, TO OUR LODGE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 AT OUR REGULAR MEETING. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY MET CONNIE, THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY. HER MOTTO IS: “MEMBERSHIP-FELLOWSHIP-
SUCCESS” SHE SAYS: “WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO DELIVER THE MESSAGE THAT OUR STATE ASSOCIATION IS HERE TO HELP
INDIVIDUAL LODGES TO WORK TOWARD IMPROVING MEMBERSHIP WITH FELLOWSHIP TO CREATE SUCCESS IN OUR
LODGES AND OUR COMMUNTIES:”
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN CHESTERTOWN LODGE AND SHARING OUR FELLOWSHIP AND SUCCESS WITH HER.
CHESTERTOWN LODGE COAT, HAT & GLOVE DRIVE
THANK YOU FOR THE GENEROUS DONATIONS OF COATS, HATS AND GLOVES TO OUR COMMUNITY DRIVE. We delivered
three large boxes of warmth to Kent Family Center on Thanksgiving Eve. They were grateful to have them, especially since
most of them were for adults. They said they get a lot of children’s outerwear, but need more for the adults who frequent
the Center.
Elks Camp Barrett (ECB)
Thank you from the Chestertown Lodge ECB Committee for the fabulous participation from our Lodge at the Boy Scout
Camporee November 11-13, 2016. Kudos to Tanner Bilbrough, Gerry Emerick, Anna Krotee, Donna and Tommy Moloney,
Jackie Phillips, and Robert Raleigh. They helped make us No. 1 with the number of volunteers from the entire MD DE DC
State Association. Participants all agreed that the smooth operation of this event was one of the best in recent years.
The ECB Picnic is May 28, 2017– something to look forward to during the long, cold winter months. All members are invited to attend and see why the campers who attended in past years love it so much. All the 26 campers sent by Chestertown Lodge in 2016 gave us a lot of positive feedback.
THANK YOU TO ALL CAMPERS AND ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO HELP MAKE ECB SUCCESSFUL !
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Monthly Events
NO WING DINNNER IN DECEMBER
Member and Guest Christmas Party, Saturday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.
Memorial Service, Sunday, December 4, 3 p.m.
NO BURGER DINNER IN DECEMBER
Children’s Christmas Party, Saturday, December 10 , 2-4 p.m.
Turkey Shoot, Sunday, December 11, 2 p.m.
NO SHRIMP DINNER IN DECEMBER
New Year’s Eve Party, December 31, TBA
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
2 Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
GER Visit Planning
Meeting 7 pm
3 Lodge Opens
5 p.m.
LODGE CHRISTMAS
PARTY 6:30 pm
4
Lodge Open
1-Till?
Memorial Service
3 pm
5 6 Lodge Meeting
7:30 pm
State
Association
President Visit
7 8
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
9
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
10 Kids
Christmas Party
2-4 p.m.
Lodge Opens
5 p.m.
11
Lodge Open
1-Till?
Turkey Shoot
2 pm
12 13
House
Committee
Meeting
7:00 pm
14 15 Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm Indoctrination
6:30 pm
16
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
17
Lodge Opens
1 p.m.
18
Lodge Open
1-Till?
19 20 Board of
Directors
Meeting
7:00 pm
21 22
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
23
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
24
Lodge Opens
1 p.m.
25 Lodge Closed
Merry
Christmas
26 27 Lodge Meeting
7:30 pm
INITIATION
28 29
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
30
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
31 Lodge Opens
5 p.m.
New Year’s Eve
CHESTERTOWN ELKS LODGE / DECEMBER 2016
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Monthly Events
Wing Dinner, Friday, January 6, 6-8 p.m. $6 per person
Hoop Shoot, Sunday, January 8, 9:30 a.m. Washington College
Burger Dinner, Friday, January 13, 6 -7:30 p.m. $7 per person Saturday, January 14, Line Dancing 7-10 p.m. Turkey Shoot , Sunday, January 15, 2 p.m.
Shrimp Dinner, Friday, January 27, 5-7 p.m. $12 per person
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Happy
New Year
Lodge Closed
2
Pool
3
Lodge Meet-
ing
7:30 pm
4
Pool
5
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
6 Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
PER Meeting 7:30
WING Dinner 6-8pm
7
Lodge Open
1-4 pm
8 Lodge Open
1-Till?
Hoop Shoot Washington
College 9:30 am
9
Pool
10
House
Committee
Meeting
7:00 pm
11
Pool
12
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
13
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
Burger Dinner 6-7:30 pm
14
Lodge Open
TBA Line Dancing
7-10 pm
15
Lodge Open
1-Till?
Turkey Shoot
2 pm
16
Pool
17
Lodge
Meeting
7:30 pm
18
Pool
19
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
20
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
21
Lodge Open
1-4 pm
22
Lodge Open
1-Till?
23
Pool
24
Board of
Directors
Meeting
7:00 pm
25
Pool
26
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
27 Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
SHRIMP DINNER
5-7 pm
28
Lodge Open
1-4 pm
29
Lodge Open
1-Till?
30
Pool
31
CHESTERTOWN ELKS LODGE / JANUARY 2017
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THE BUGLER SECRETARY’S CORNER By Diane Wadkovsky, Secretary
[email protected] or [email protected] 443-480-2282
The Membership Report submitted to Grand lodge on November 1, 2016 indicated the following statistics for
Chestertown Lodge:
For the period starting April 1, 2016 434 members
Number of Elks added through initiation and reinstatement 26
Number of Elks Dropped 12
Total Number of Elks on Roll as of November 1, 2016 448 members
Total Number of Elks in Arrears 9
Currently, Chestertown Lodge has a gain of 14 members since the April 1, 2016 report.
There are currently 2 candidates awaiting initiation.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Diane Wadkovsky, Secretary
[email protected] [email protected] 443-480-2282
Turkey Shoot Change of Date and Time.
The Turkey Shoot will be held on Sunday afternoons (weather permitting) at 2 p.m. Friday evenings will resume in the Spring.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Bring your children, grandchildren and children of friends to the Chestertown Lodge Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10
for a Holly, Jolly Time.
LOCAL HOOP SHOOT
The Annual Chestertown Hoop Shoot will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Washington College gym. The
school winners of each age/gender category advance to the District Shoot which will be held in Dover, DE in mid– January.
Those members who would like to assist with the local shoot, i.e. scorers, rebounders, etc., please be at the gym by 9:30 a.m.
COAT (and HAT & Gloves) DRIVE
Chestertown Lodge is collecting gently worn coats for children and adults. Boxes are provided inside the front door for the
collection. Hats & Gloves, as well as boots, especially for children are also welcome. Thank you!!!
House Committee
The Lodge Bar will be open on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. unless there is a Lodge function later in the evening, such as Fish n
Chips or special party, etc. when it will open at a later time. Please check your calendar for the time.
Super Bowl Party
The Drawing Party for members who are participating in the Super Bowl Drawing will be held on:
Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 2-5 p.m.
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF)
Your ENF has been working hard to use your donations to further provide help in our community. We were awarded the Beacon
Grant to help children in the community. Thanks to you we met the Exalted Ruler’s Goal of $4.65 per member and were auto-
matically awarded the Gratitude Grant. We will be meeting on December 8 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss implementation of these
grants. Please attend if you are interested in helping decide how your donations are spent.
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Chestertown Elks Lodge Veterans Enjoy Fish N Chips Dinner
Thank you for your service to our country.
Back Row: L to R. Jim Pritchett, Bob Carroll, Alton Darling, Basil Wadkovsky, Matt McCabe
Front Row: L to R: James “Dinky” Coleman, Jim Lupis, John Paolella,
Bill Walmsley, Bill Meekins, Kenny Ervin.
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit #24
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
DECEMBER 2016 LODGE EVENTS
Saturday, December 3, Lodge Christmas Party 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 6, Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Connie de Young, State President Visitation.
Saturday, December 10, Kids Christmas Party 2-4 p.m.
Turkey Shoot, Sunday , December 11, 2 :00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 27 , Lodge Meeting, / Initiation 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 31, New Year's Eve Party TBA
Have You Herd is the official publication of Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474 and published monthly.
Deadline for all articles is the 10th of each month. Articles go to Bonnie McClure and/or Diane Wadkovsky.
Please contact Diane at [email protected] or 443-480-2282 if you have any questions.