2013-14 Officers

Michael Aube Exalted Ruler

Pieter Staples

Leading Knight

Adriane Kramer Loyal Knight

Liana Pinard

Lecturing Knight

Rick Tibbets Esquire

John Wyman

Secretary

Marge Carter Treasurer

Martin Bailey

Chaplin

Claire Davis Inner Guard

Ed McClure

Tiler

Belinda Ashworth Trustee

Bob Pinard

Trustee

Robert Gauvin Trustee

December 2013

Lewiston Elks Lodge #371

NEWSLETTER

November was quite a busy month for us. On November 5th, Maureen and I went to the Rock-land Lodge for The Grand Exalted Ruler Millard Pickering and First Lady Suzanne’s Maine State visit. It was a pleasure speaking with them about our wonderful State of Maine, our Lewiston Lodge and of course Elkdom in general. We had a really nice time. On November 9th, Maureen and I went to Auburn MA to cheer on our

State Soccer Shoot champion in the U-8 division representing the Lewiston Elks Lodge, Jay Hawes (Grandson of Bonita Childs). Jay did a fantastic job and we are very proud of him. I know we will see him again next year.

On November 15th, we initiated five new Lewiston Elks. Welcome Lorraine Beaulieu, Geoffrey Caron, Robert Davis, Rita Ouellette and Richard Parent. I am looking forward to seeing each of you again at the Lodge. Of course our annual Turkey Bowling on November 22nd was a huge success. Kudos to Paul Gagne and Roger Paradis for the form and style winning them first and second place.

On November 24th we held a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Although the crowd was small we were able to retire 24 American Flags. Thank you to all who participated and to all who brought flags in for us to retire. It was a meaningful ceremony and I am happy we were able to do it.

Our Friday night dinner and Karaoke have become the place to be. Each week we post on facebook and send out e-mails saying what wonderful meal will be served and which DJ will be at the Lodge. Those of you who are regulars know how much fun it has been—to those of you who have not stopped by, come in and see what you are missing. Lastly, this holiday season we are very lucky to be home with our families and our friends. Please remember in your thought and prayers the brave men and women who are away from home serving our county. I wish each and everyone of them a quick and safe return. Merry Christmas, Yours in Elkdom Michael R. Aube Exalted Ruler

Lodge Wish List The lodge is in need of several

items that you might have available for donation. We

realize some are a little pricey—but you never know.

Snow Blower Snow Shovel

Chinet Plates-all sizes Salt/Pepper/Sugar

Plastic Utensils Single Cup Coffee Maker

Trash Can (55 gal) Vacuum Cleaner

Lewiston Elks Function Hall discounts are available to Lewiston Elk members. Call today for your wedding receptions, retirement party, anniversary celebration, luncheon, holiday banquet, or any other gathering that you want to be memorable. Contact John Wyman at elks371hallrental@gmail.com or 784-4801.

From the “First Lady”

Happy Holidays,

This time of year brings many things to us, snow (although not to early please), Christmas with family and friends, a New Year, and one of the most touching Elk ceremonies that I have ever seen--The Elk Memorial Service. The first Sunday in December is designated by Grand Lodge as Elks Memorial Day in which all the brother and sister Elks who have left us over the past year are individually remembered. Every Elk Lodge across the United States on this day holds the same ceremony honoring there departed brother and sisters. This is not a private ceremony; it is a celebration of life with family and friends invited. When I lost my Dad five years ago, it was very comforting to know his brother and sister Elks cared about and missed him too.

When: December 1

Where: Lewiston Elks Lodge Time: 10:00 am Ceremony (this ceremony lasts about 40 min) Dress: The Officers will be in Tuxedo but wear whatever is comfortable Why: To honor the departed Brother and Sister Elks Price: Free Food: The ceremony will be followed by a free Brunch. If you are interested, bring a dish.

Maureen

From the Secretary

Thank you for supporting me and your Elks Lodge and best wishes for a

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Yours in Elkdom, John Wyman

From the Treasurer Hello Elks Brothers and Sisters! Just re-porting on our payables, this time around. I was putting a few figures together the other day and this is what I found: other than the mortgage and insurance pay-ments due next year, we owe only a little over $900! Do you believe it? Paying bills is so easy when the funds are com-ing in. I ask you, therefore, to keep on supporting your Lodge. Come in on Saturday, for instance, for a drink and a chat. We have old programs on the grill room TV. Remember the Ponderosa and Mayberry RFD? Friday nights are an absolute blast. Check it out! And who can't afford $10 for the newsletter booster? Also, let's not forget our dues. Bingo on Wednesday is well attended. Join us for the fun and great lunches from the Bingo kitchen including burgers, soups, pastries and .50 coffee. Well, that's it for now. Hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. Christmas is fast approaching. Spend wisely, drive care-fully and let's not forget what Christmas is really all about. Marge Carter, Treasurer

Check out our facebook page at Lewiston Elks Lodge

Bingo Concession

We are looking for volunteers to help out in the kitchen on Wednesdays during Bingo from 10 am to 2 pm. If you would like to help, please email Scott Bussiere at bandbcater-ing@roadrunner.com. We are hoping to find enough volun-teers to be able to schedule each person only once a month. Anything you could do to help would be much appreciated . Thank you in advance, Scott

Lodge of Sorrows

none

Awaiting Initiation

Deloris Fellner--Karen Staples

Mark Ferguson--Mike Aube

Paul Fournier--Steve Hussey

Rose Lamontagne--Steve Hussey

John Reid--Mike Aube

Joseph Zarrilli--Richard Wright

Proposition for Reinstatement

none

Up for Life Members

none

Kids Christmas Party Sunday December 15th, Noon

For children & grandchildren from 0 to 12 of all Elk

Arts and crafts, games, pizza, presents and special guests Santa & Mrs. Claus

Sign up sheet at bar for names and age of child.

Children must be present at event to participate

Members Christmas Party Friday December 13th

Pot Luck Dinner— 6:00

Please bring a dish to share

Yankee Swap— 6:30 If you want to play bring a wrapped gift val-

ued at no more than $15.00

Karaoke & Music—7:30 with DJ Candy Barnet

Come celebrate Christmas with your

Elk family and friends

2013-2014

Calendar of Events

New events and dates will be added as they are scheduled

Governing Body Monday 12-9-13 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Monday 12-9-13 7:00 PM

Board of Directors Monday 12-23-13 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Monday 12-23-13 7:00 PM

Beano every Wednesday (closed December 25) noon

Pool every Wednesday (closed December 25) 7:00 PM

You can never say Thank You enough to all of the wonderful volunteers and donors who have been able to lend a hand. This Volunteer Corner is another way to show our appreciation. Without the help of these great volunteers we would

have never been able to have such successful events. Thank You Again

Christmas Fair, Friday Night Super, Turkey Bowling, Beano

Without the help of these great volunteers we would have never been able to have such a successful evening. Thank You Again

Laurie Ouellette Louis Ouellette Liana Pinard Bob Pinard Belinda Ashworth Linda Carpenter Kristi Anderson Michelle Dewitt Bonnie Honaker Carolyn Costello Jonna Klaiber Kimberly Hutchins Lisa Graves Lonnie Stranieri Chandra Dionne Marge Post Melissa Raymond Michelle Cote Becky Woodford Jason Kramer

Miranda Kramer Adriane Kramer Tina Pilot Teri Nappi Pauline Poulin Deb Lafrance Lorna Hunt Jen Laliberte Sue Burgess Rita Ouellette John Wyman Marge Carter Scott Bussiere Ashley & Kayla Linda Helms Sandy Poulin Bob Chabot Mike Michaud Denis Marcotte Tom Cobb Hope Hughes Roger Jacques Nancy Mahar Martin Bailey Sheree Bailey

Elks Memorial Service 12/1/2013 Free Event Music and Karaoke with DJ Roger Paradis 12/6/2013 Free Event

Members Christmas Party--Music and Karoake with Candy Barnnet 12/13/2013 Free Event Kids Christmas Party 12/15/2013 Free Event Music and Karoake with Candy Barnnet 12/20/2013 Free Event

New Years Eve Party with DJ Danny B--party favors & 11:30 buffet included 12/31/2013 Tickets on sale NOW Volunteer Appreciation Night 2/1/2014 Free Event

Lewiston Elks Lodge #371 1675 Lisbon St Lewiston ME 04240 207-784-4801 Open: Monday 3 to 6 pm Tuesday 3 to 6 pm Wednesday 5 to 10 pm Friday 3 to 11 pm Saturday 11 to 4 Closed December 24th and December 25th

Lodge Newsletter Booster Thank you to the boosters below for their support! Join the Boosters, for a donation of $10, you can have your name,

business name, in memory of name…for 1 year. Two lines of text are available. The fee defrays the cost of the newslet-ter publication. Please send your donation & text to: Lewiston Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St Lewiston 04240. Please mark

your check in the memo "Booster". Thank you for your support. Norman Hankins

Life Member Leonard Feinstein Paul Robinson Richard J. Potvin JR

John Wyman Secretary

Winifred Gray Fernand Labbe Richard N. Lessard

Dot Fernald Liana Pinard

Esteemed Lecturing Knight Robert Pinard

Trustee Richard L. Breton

Robert Hood Cecile Bussiere George Bussiere Theresa Moore

Paul Robitaille Michael Aube Exalted Ruler

Maureen Aubé Karen Hood

Michael Lemay Maurice Marquis Dave Laplante Irene Laplante

In Memory of Ray Pinette Jackie Ricker Lorraine Adams Sherman Arnold

In Memory of Frank Samay Elizabeth Samay

Marge Carter Dodie Vailiauskas Richard R Bilodeau

Steve Orbin Past Exalted Ruler

In Memory of Noel B. Poulin Roy Wandell Your name Here