A message from our Exalted Ruler Mark Niro 2019/2020

October 2nd: We will be hav-ing the Pre-Visit at our Lodge by the District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Pete D'Antoni. He will be making his rounds throughout our Lodge and making sure every-thing conforms to Grand Lodge Statue. October 5th: We will have our Food Truck/Vendor fair from 10-4, this will take place in the rear parking lot of our facility. Every-one is invited and bring your fam-ily and friends. We will have sev-eral Food Trucks, all with differ-ent Foods for you to purchase. We have a good number of Ven-dors for that day, bring your mon-ey and hopeful something will catch your eye. We also have (2) Fire Trucks coming for the kids, along with Lacey Police Depart-ment. We will have Horse and Carriage rides all day, so come on out and enjoy a ride. We will also have two Bounce Houses for the kids, I know they will enjoy these. And we will be doing a few raffles throughout day along with a 50/50. So please join us and enjoy a wonderful day at the Lacey Elks... October 10th: Lacey Elks Lodge meeting night will also be the Ritual Contest following the Lodge Meeting that night. Come out and support your Officers.

October 2019

On October 5th with a rain date of Oc-

tober 6th, Lacey Elks will be having a

Fall Festival/ Membership Drive from

10am to 4:00 pm

Our Annual Octoberfest will include

this year. Food Trucks around our park-

ing lot Crafters/Vendors, Horse & Car-

riage Ride, ($5.00 per couple, $2.00 per

child, and this year the kids can put

their handprints on the white horse for

some fun. We also have 2 bouncy

houses and pick a pumpkin from our

pumpkin patch and decorate , we also

games for the kids. Plus we will have

Fire trucks and Police cars for kids to

explore. This event is open to the pub-

lic so bring your family & friends and

have some fun.

Our Membership Drive will be Kicked-

off at this event. $1.00 plus

$50.00 and then when you are

initiated into our order an addi-

tional $54.00 for the remaining of

elk year (oct to April 1st.)

Total savings of $100.00.

Let’s have some fun.

Lacey Elks Lodge

October 12th: The Special Needs Committee will have their Annual Pumpkin Painting Party in the Pavilion from 12-3. Any member willing to lend a hand would be ap-preciated. October 19th: Lacey Elks Lodge will be having a Blood Drive in the Main Hall from 8-2, come on out and give some blood. October 19th: Lacey Elks Lodge will be having a Hal-loween Party in the Pavilion from 7-11. Come on out dressed in your favorite costume. Prizes will be award-ed for best costume, best couple costume, and overall costume. October 20th: Lacey Veterans Committee will be hav-ing their second 3000 Bingo in the Main Hall. Tickets are still available for purchase, see Debbie or Art Porter for Tickets. So, as you can see, there’s a lot happening in October, also don't forget while the Lounge is closed the pavilion will be open to all our members and their friend. Looking forward to seeing you all out in the Pavilion and keep a watchful eye for the Grand Opening of our new Lounge... Thank You All for what you do!!! Mark Niro Exalted Ruler

Jack Hildebrandt

October

Birthdays

Join us at Lacey Elks Lodge for our Annual Halloween

Party in the Pavilion.

October 19th from 7-11, prizes will be awarded for

Best Couple Costume, Best Costume

Best Overall Costume.

Drink & Food Specials, bring your own snacks, come on

out and have some fun.

To: All Lacey Elk Members Lodge #2518

September 25,2019

In the first two weeks of May 2019 a ceiling leak was discovered in the beer room. This room is directly below our second-floor lounge. An

investigation as to the cause of the leak was made by our House Committee Chairman and Bar Manager. A contractor was retained to de-

termine where the leak originated from and we anticipated a quick repair. However, the contractor discovered significant bar floor damage

due to long term, unnoticed water leaks. There has also been water damage to the beer room ceiling. A proposal was submitted to the

members on April 25,2019 for $7,000 to inspect and repair the damage. Once approved the contractor expanded his scope of investigation

for repairs and determined the leak and floor damage was far more then expected. The leaks have continued and ceiling leaks in the beer

room continue to expand. There has also been damage to the ceiling in the adjacent meeting /banquet room which is next to the beer

room. An odor of mildew has become apparent in this room which is an indication of water damage spreading from long term water leaks.

Several contractors were contacted to submit proposals which include a total bar replacement, new flooring throughout the lounge, electri-

cal and plumbing work, possible structural involvement, and replacement of existing tables and chairs in the lounge and bar equipment.

Ceiling repairs in the beer room would be done in addition to inspecting the current fire suppression system water pipes which are in the

water leak area.

An insurance claim has been submitted to our carrier and to date the lodge has received an initial payment of $15,000. It is our hope that

the insurance carrier will cover the majority of the claim. In the event the insurance claim does not fully cover the work done, an applica-

tion has been made with PNC Bank for a $500,000 equity line of credit to cover necessary costs.

At the last member meeting held on September 11,2019 a formal presentation was made to the members by the House Committee Chair-

man of the work needing to be done. A question and answer period followed. A formal motion was made and passed by the members to go

forward with the necessary emergency repairs, additional furniture and the $500,000 equity line of credit. The members approved a budget

of $150,000 to cover cost of repairs and any unanticipated damage.

A final vote on the project will be held at our next member meeting on October 10 ,2019 at 7:30 PM.

To Diana Czerepuszko, Rosemary &

Jeff Hein and the DOC crew for your

help in preparing the pavilion before

and after the Army or Hope. Thank

you for all you do for our Lodge.

Lacey Elks Officers

2019/2020

Mark Niro,

Exalted Ruler

732-579-7632

Jeff Hein

Leading Knight

609-276-4943

Tara Arce,

Loyal Knight

908-600-0876

Danielle Johns,

Lecturing Knight

732-996-6247

AnnMarie O’Keefe,

Chaplain

609-713-7556

Alex Halsey, Inner

Guard

732-995-9635

Robert Crossley, Tiler

732-267-3769

Shawn Judson,

Esquire

908-783-0121

Tracey Godier,

Secretary

609-693-1281

Sue Godier, Treasurer

609-242-1816 Trustees

Chuck Gaal, 5 years ,

609-548-2435

Robert Visakay, 4 years

Gary Denson, PER, 3

years, 609-489-3844

Bill Kanze, PDD,

845-721-5614

Diana Czerepuszko, 1year

609-709-1531

Erin Curtiss,

Presiding Justice

Lacey Elks Lodge

Past Exalted Rulers

Raymond Kalinowski* 1974-1976

John Cassiero 1976-1977

William Moreau* 1977-1978

Raymond Kalinowski* 1978-1979

Kenneth Dunster* 1979-1980

Frank Cuomo* 1981-1982

Robert Benz* 1982-1983

William Murray* 1983-1984

Robert Kalokria*1984-198

Donald Robertazzi* 1985-1986

Hank Saffer* 1986-1988

Edward Krusieski* 1988-1989

Richard Marshall 1989-1990

Joseph Exel* 1990-1991

Robert Lionetti* 1991-1992

Hugh Palfini* 1992-1993

Joseph Lake* 1993-1994

Mike Dadetto 1994-1995

Edward Kotsch 1995-1996

Charles Henninger 1996-1997

William Hoesten 1997-1998

Thomas Lenz 1998-1999

Fred Coleman 199-2000

Lester H. Pyle* 2000-2001

Donald K. Tonachio, PDD 2001-2002

Michael Adamski 2002-2003

Donald K. Tonachio, PDD 2001-2002

Michael Adamski 2002-2003

Mike Adamski 2003-2004

Richard Bard, PSP 2004-2005

Gary Denson, PST 2005-2006

Blair Svihra 2006-2007

Felicia Russell 2007-2008

Barbara Monti, ST 2008-2009

Edward Eglentowicz, DD 2009-2010

Marty Czerepusko 2010-2011

Gary Denson, PST 2011-2012

Marty Czerepusko 2010-2011

Gary Denson, PST 2011-2012

Rosemary Hein, PVP 2012-2013

Lou Zigarelli, 2013-2014

Gary Denson, PST 2014-2015

JoAnn Crossley, 2015-2016

Robert Stolte, 2016-2017

Don Tonachio, PDD 2017-2018

Mark Warren, 2018-2019

Other Past Exalted Rulers from other

Lodges, now members of Lacey Elks Lodge

Jim Fugill Louis A, Amato

Dave Walsh, PDD Alfred M. Frizziola

Vincent Martini Melvin R. Nodes

Jack Nosti William Steeger

Bill Kanze, PDD George Thompson

Michael W. Sowa Keith Hawk, PDD

Joseph Willington Gary Yeliten

Salvatore DeFillippis William Cahill

Harry G. Wagner, PDD Mike Graber

Harry Schwarze Chris Kramer

Robert Natoli

Our New Phone

System will allow you to reach the following offices by dialing

609-693-9831, then just press the extension numbers below.

Press 0…. Blue Collar Catering

Press 1…. Bingo

Press 2…. Secretary,

Tracey Godier

Press 3… Treasurer, Sue Godier

Press 4… Dockmaster,

Dennis McInerney

Press 5 … Bar Manager,

Patty Ceglie

Press 6... Upstairs Lounge

Press 7…. Pavilion

Press 8…. Hall Rentals

T ON YOUR SCARIEST OUTFIT

AND CELEBRA

WITH US

Our US Navy Turns 244 year old, Oct 13th (1775)

OCTOBER MARINA NEWSLETTER

CONTRACTS FOR THE 2020 SEASON have been mailed. If you have not received yours contact the ma-

rina office ASAP. 609-693-4252. all contracts must include copies of your Registration, Insurance and

Elks Member Card. Minimum payment of 1/3 the total slip fee is required. Rates for the 2020 season

remain at $ 60.00 per foot and boats 27’ and larger must pay an additional $100.00 for electric.

CONSTRUCTION ON OUR BULKHEADS will take place in three areas of our marina starting in Novem-

ber. All boats affected by the construction have received a notice left on their boats. Those boats must

be removed from their slips by 1 November. Dock boxes also need to be empty and left unlocked in

those areas. Any items left inside them will be discarded. If you’re not sure of the locations please call

the marina office and ask if you’re in those areas.

BASS ARE ON THEIR WAY DOWN. Contracts for winter fishing starting November 1st. with a fee of

$12.00 per week can be obtained at the marina office, call or stop by. 609-693-4252

IN WATER WINTER STORAGE, contact the marina office prior to 1 November. Copies of your registra-

tion, Insurance Declaration Page and Elks Card are required. Cost for In Water storage is $ 15.00 per

foot plus $ 100.00 for Electric.

LAND STORAGE; contact the marina office for full details. Cost is $350.00 for land storage. Boats need

to be covered. No work will be allowed on stored boats. “Storage only”

BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP is open seven days weekly. Ramp Fees, Members $ 7.00, Guest $ 10.00

FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 5TH with a rain date of 6 October parking around the rear and side of the pa-

vilion will be closed off to all. Set up for the event will start early on the 5th. There will be no parking

from 9 pm on 4 October. Please park in the main parking lots to avoid being locked in until the event is

over.

BOAT RAMP CLOSED October 5th due to our FALL FESTIVAL event. The ramp is closed for Safety during

this event. Ramp usage will continue the following day. Unless Rain Date Is Used.

OUR DOCK COMMITTEE has continually added members throughout the year. Anyone interested in

joining this hard working group please contact the marina office. Work has continued throughout our

grounds, buildings and docks to also include many hours preparing for our annual ARMY OF HOPE Day.

Tight Lines & Calm Seas, Marina Office: 609-693-4252

Dennis R McInerney Marina Fax: 609-693-4586

Dock Master

The 2019-2020 Scholarship season has begun. The Elk’s are second only to the Federal government in the amount of money they give away each year. Although scholarships can seem confusing at times, I hope to demystify the process and help our members’ children and grandchildren as well as the Lacey High School students apply for all the scholar-ships that are available to them. The first round of deadlines is for the Elk’s National Foundation “Most Valuable Student Scholarship” (all seniors in H.S. are eligible) (Deadline November 5, 2019). Our lodge can send three boys and three girls to the District for consideration in the ENF Most Valuable Student competi-tion. The State and the ENF begin awarding money at this level. The ENF “Legacy Awards” ($4000) (any child, grandchild, step-child, step-grandchild or legal ward of an Elk is eligible) deadline is Febru-ary 1, 2020. The applications for both scholarships are online, just go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars.

Candidate Sponsors

Manuel Fonseca Joe Cort

Patrick Norton Jr. Alvaro Romao

William Weber Patrick Dziedzic

Christine Casale Amy Kipila

Corrado Capotosto Adolfo Quinones

Marsha Murach Gloria Mako

Paul Warshefski Gloria Mako

Christine Niebergall Gloria Mako

Harry Corbett Tim Gleason

Carolyn Beaulieu Denis Beaulieu

Kenneth Schock Thomas Ditzel

Ryan Marlin Gloria Mako

Tyquan Euston Rich Zitani

New Membership

Ticket’s are on sale now.

The 2019-2020 Scholarship season is underway. The first scholarship deadline is for the Elk’s National Foundation “Most Valuable Student Scholarship” (all seniors in H.S. are eligible). The deadline for the Most Valuable Student Scholarship is November 5, 2019. The application is available on line at www.elks.org. Our lodge can send three boys and three girls to the District for consideration in the ENF Most Valuable Student competition. The State and the ENF begin awarding money at this level. The second scholarship available now is the ENF “Legacy Awards” (any child, grandchild, step-child, step-grandchild or legal ward of an Elk is eligible.) . The deadline for the ENF Legacy Scholarship is January 31, 2020. The application is also online, just go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Any questions contact me at tmstolte@aol.com or 201-327-1241.

Our Specials Needs Committee will be having a

Pumpkin Painting Party on October 12 th in the Pavilion from

12-3pm, pick a pumpkin and decorate, they are also having

a Balloon Man that makes all kind of shapes & animals, & a

Face painter, so come on out and have some fun this event is

for our Special Needs Children in our Community.

Bingo

Tuesday & Friday

Doors open at 5:00,

first game starts @7

Bingo on Tuesday

Chairman: Lou Provenzano

@201-954-9682

Chairman: Rich Orosz

@732-672-0297

Bingo on Friday

Chairman:

Joe Barish

@609-287-8296

Our Lodge Committee’s

Secretary, Tracey Godier

Office@609-693-1281. Fax#609-693-4775

Treasurer, Sue Godier, @609-242-1816

Lacey Elks Log & Facebook

BPOELaceyElks, Lacey Elks Lodge

JoAnn Crossley@732-267-3652

Lacey Elks Website: www.laceyelks.net

Bill Kanze@845-721-5614

Past Exalted Ruler Association

President, JoAnn Crossley

@732-267-3652

Americanism

Barbara Monti@732-267-5047

Charitable Committee

JoAnn Crossley @732-267-3652

Scholarship

Trudy Stolte @201-327-1241

Youth Activities, Batters-Up, Soccer Shoot,

Hoops Shoot, Tee-Up

Joe Manz@914-204-1604

Sickness & Distress

Millie Roberts@609-693-9156

Safety

Gene Conley@609-384-8139

Membership & Drug Awareness

Donna McAvoy@609-618-1550

Elks National Foundation, Inc

Rosemary Hein @609-276-4978

Antlers

Shawn Judson @908-783-0121

Lana Ostrowski@609-709-6008

Elks Merchandise

Bill Kanze, PDD @848-721-5614

Public Relations

Jeff Hein@609-276-4943

Marina/Dockmaster

Dennis McInerney

Office@609-693-4252

Fax@609-693-4586

Banquets for Parties: Karen Fisher

@732-269-0092

Lacey Elks Lounge

Bar Manager

Patty Ceglie @201-538-6601

Asst. Bar Manager

Billy McGrogan@609-693-9831

Blue Collar

Karen Fisher@732-269-0092

Menu’s are available every day on Facebook,

BPOELaceyElks

House Committee

Don Tonachio @732-904-2477

Room Rentals: Lodge & Committee Events.

Audit Committee

Diane DePaul @732-890-7770

Kelly Gmeiner @848-240-1345

Ambrose Gmeiner @609-472-0093

Veterans Committee: Art Porter @609-582-

2973, Deb Porter@609-661-8073

MC Committee: Vincent Barletto@732-691-

2663, Mark Vecchio@732-261-9326

SCC:

Janet DesRuisseau@732-771-5557

Entertainment: Denise McInerney

@609-290-5054

Congratulation to Rosemary Hein, PVP for becoming “ Elk of the Month “ for October 2019 here at the

Lacey Elks Lodge. Thank you for everything you do for our Lodge.

Elk of the Year 2018/2019:

Art Porter, Veteran’s Committee

Officer of the Year 2018/2019:

JoAnn Crossley, PER

Elk of the Month for September :

Rosemary Hein, PVP

September 20, 2019 National

POW/MIA Recognition Day is an

observance that honors whose

who were prisoners of war

(POW) as well as those who are still missing in action (MIA).

Our Veterans Committee will be selling the above t-shirts for $15.00,

at our Octoberfest on October 5th , if you want them early, please

contract the Veteran’s Committee @609-582-2973 Art Porter or

Debbie Porter @609-661-8073

Saturday, October 12, 10am to Noon Hebrew Park 327 Cedar Ave Lanoka Harbor NJ

Ages: Under 8 to 15 years old

Lacey Elks #2518

900 Beach Blvd

Forked River NJ 08731

For an appointment, please call Barbara Monti (732) 267-5047

Or visit redcrossblood.org

or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Join us for the 2nd Annual Trick or Treat Trail at Gille

Park by Skate Park on October 25th from 5-8 pm giving

out treats to kids. We all also looking for candy dona-

tions, please drop in box in Pavilion.

Effective 9/9, Our Lounge will be closed for repairs and our Pavilion will be open for

business, we have heaters in the lounge to keep us warm and a fire pit outside.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Bingo @7

PER Meeting

@7

MC Meeting

@8

2 DD Pre-Visit

@7:30

3

House Meet-

ing @7

4 Bingo @7

MC Bike

Night @ 7-11

Bingo @7

5 Octoberfest

@10:00 am

6 7 8 Bingo @7

9 Charitable

Meeting

@6:30, Trus-

tee Meeting

@7

10 Lodge Meet-

ing @7:30

thereafter

Ritual Con-

test.

11

Bingo

@7

12

Special Needs

Pumpkin Party

12-3

Soccer Shoot

10-12 Hebrew

Park

13

14 Veteran’s

Meeting

@6:30 ,

Columbus

Day

15 Bingo @7

16 17 House Meet-

ing @7

18

Bingo

@7

19 Blood Drive

9-2

20

$3000.

Bingo @1pm

21 22 Bingo @7

23 Charitable Meet-

ing @6:30, Trus-

tee Meeting @7

Antler Meeting

@7

24 Lodge Meet-

ing @7:30

25 Bingo @7

Trick &Treat

Trail 5-8

26 Gold Star

Moms Dinner

Show @6

27 28 29 Bingo @7

30 31

October 2019

November 3rd turn your clocks back 1 hour. We gain a hour….. (Fall back, Spring ahead )