October 2017

LODGE OFFICERS 2016-2017

EXALTED RULER Rexford Clayton

ESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT

Kevin DeLoreto

ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT

Ken Soudan

ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT Alex Coriaty, PER, PDD

SECRETARY Rocky Gillis

TREASURER John Beatty

ESQUIRE Glenn Vallee PER

CHAPLIN Marilou Clayton

INNER GUARD

Laurie Davis

TILER Bob Mancini

ORGANIST Vacant

PRESIDING JUSTICE Kelly Martin

TRUSTEES

One Year Dave Malazzi

Two Year Jerry Cox, PER

Three Year Ray Smith

Four Year Paul Uccello, PER

Five Year

Rick Sheldon PER, COB

Message from your Exalted Ruler… Greetings to all Lodge #1784 Members! Autumn is here and I would like to thank all of our members, visiting members and volunteers for a very successful summer season. You may not have noticed but some desperately needed sprucing up has been done to the Lodge lately. The Captains lounge, main hall, and bar have all been repainted and all ductwork throughout the building has been cleaned.

On August 26th we held our first family day and soccer shoot. We had a beautiful day and a good turn out with 18 children participating. Six of these children will move on to the districts at the end of the month. Thank you PER Jerry Cox for running this event. On September 24th the Grand Exalted Ruler came by for a visit. He and his wife Patricia enjoyed our hospitality, fine food, and beverages. They toured our Lodge and had some very nice comments for us. Upcoming events for this month include; Oct 12th our Italian person of the year. Oct 14th is our Oktoberfest with Glenn’s famous Tuba band, food, beer tasting, and dancing to Nu Groove. Oct 23rd we are having our yearly DD Audit. On Oct 28th we have the children’s and adult Halloween parties. Oct 31st we will have our DD visit. On November 5th Elvis will be in the building. Get your tickets for all of these events early as I know they will be great fun and sell out. And as always, we ask that you think about Volunteering. Our serving teams are in need and even an hour on a Tuesday or Thursday night would be of great help. May God Bless you and our Lodge Fraternally, Rex Clayton Exalted Ruler

Westbrook Elks # 1784…… Where Everyone is Someone

LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION

Sunday – Thursday 11:00 AM-11:00 PM Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 AM

OFFICE Monday through Friday 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Permittee: Dennis Farone, PER

GOVERNING BODY Rexford Clayton ER

Chairman Rick Sheldon, PER Alex Coriaty, PER, PDD Kevin DeLoreto David Malazzi Ken Soudan Ray Smith Jerry Cox, PER Paul Uccello, PER ______________________________________________

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rexford Clayton, ER Dave Malazzi Kevin DeLoreto Jerry Cox, PER Ken Soudan Ray Smith Alex Coriaty, PER, PDD Paul Uccello, PER Rick Sheldon, PER, COB ______________________________________________

MEMBERS OF THE YEAR Officer of the Year: Kevin DeLoreto Elk of the Year: Bill Kobrock Irish Person of the Year: Jim Skinner Italian of the Year Vincent Collura Citizen of the Year: Jack Barnhart ______________________________________________ MEMBERS SOCIAL NIGHT HOSTS

October 5 Rita Lauertve & Jack Andrews October 12 Jeannine & Gil Sevigny October 19 Maryann & Jim Igershimer October 26 Charlotte Mansfield & Donna Fabiani _________________________________________________ The Antlergram

Is published monthly except for December/January combined issue

Non profit organization standard mail postage paid at Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475

Permit No. 415 Westbrook B.P.O.E. #1784

142 Seaside Avenue P.O. Box 384

Westbrook, CT 06498

ISSUE NO 9- 017

PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP: The Investigating Session for the following candidates will be held on October 4, 2017.

Balloting will be held on October 10, 2017 Indoctrination held on October 30, 2017.

Initiation will take place on October 31, 2017.

Candidates Proposed By David W Kishel: Madison, CT., Facilities Management Raymond G Hanley, Jr James D Fleming: Voluntown, CT., Electrician Rocky Gillis Ricky King: Meriden, CT., Pharmacist Robert Michalowski Bruce Dupuis: Old Lyme, CT., Sales, The Princeton Group Frank Lavezzoli William Montrone: Westbrook, CT., Retired Frank Lavezzoli James Kerley: South Lyme, CT., Executive, LL Global Frank Lavezzoli Cosmo Ignoto: East Haven, CT., CT Department of Transportation Buddy D. Jenkins Amy L. Wilson: Naples, FL., Housewife Buddy D. Jenkins Patricia A Boese: Clinton,CT., Retired Buddy D. Jenkins Deborah Trout-Kolb: Westbrook, CT., Floral Designer Mary-Ann Vece Nelson Vincenty: Killingworth, CT., Engineering Manager Timothy A Greene Diane R Chace: Newington, CT., Attorney Judith A Chance William A Rasmussen: Old Saybrook, CT., Financial Advisor Judith A Chance Elizabeth M Rasmussen: Old Saybrook, CT., Manager, CAS-CIAC Judith A Chance Robert F Weber: Newington, CT., Attorney Judith A Chance

Todd Ghent: Portland, CT., Ghent’s Tree Removal Kathleen Ackerman Jessica McMahon: Middletown, CT., Homemaker Maria McNamara Andrew Barnett Davis: Wilton, CT., Stone-Carver John Soehnlein James Paul Turowsky: Killingworth, CT., Marina GM, Norwest Marine Rocky Gillis Shawn Grant: Old Saybrook, CT., Self-Employed Robert Mancini David Collins: Madison, CT., Retired Brian J Delaney Nancy A Mol: Old Lyme, CT., Retired Niki Norendale Mark Masse: Coventry, CT., Firefighter Louis Ciccaghione Ralph Buck: ENG- Product Development, Lee Co. Adam Palermo Marie Corona: Wethersfield, CT., Hartford Healthcare Alan Rocamora Debbie I O’Neil: Chester, CT., Hairdresser Debra Millspaugh Peter Niles: Clinton, CT., Retired Vincent DeMaio Leonard Malonis: Killingworth, CT., Master Gardener John Warner Robert Anderson: Madison, CT., Contractor John Warner Timothy E Magoon: Salem, CT., Sales Rep; Thurston Foods Rocky Gillis Robert M DelGatto: East Haddam, CT., Construction Manager Paul Uccello Paul Gerencser: Clinton, CT., Chef CCC Catherine Goodale Michael Gorski: Clinton, CT., Technical Specialist; UT Joanne Noble Richard Fazzuoli: Bristol, CT., Teacher NHBE Thomas Campion David Kelley: Guilford, CT., Retired George Baldwin Robert Pomroy: Ivoryton, CT., IT Director Elizabeth DeFelice Diana McNamara: South Glastonbury, CT., Retired Brian McNamara Matthew R Zajac: Haddam, CT., Retired Frank Bugaj

Westbrook Elks # 1784 Major Committee Chairs If you would like to help with one of these Committees, please call Sec. Office.

Auditing /Accounting - Paul Chanoine Activities / Gate Committee – Rex Clayton Community Proj. /Activity – Alex Coriaty Public Relations - Dick Siedzik Youth Activities - Chet Bialicki Hoop Shoot - Gary Brooks Drug Awareness - Jim Madden Fraternal Comm. - Rex Clayton Americanism - Jim Madden ENF – Linda Nolf Membership - Mal Rubin Lodge Activities - Rex Clayton

Veterans - PW Louthain Ritualistic - John Mayo Soccer Shoot - Jerry Cox, PER Gov. Relations – Paul Uccello, PER Charitable / Bingo Gaming - Don Harger Landscape Committee – Sharon Ruzycki Entertainment Committee - Jen Mikulski

Membership Cards!! 2017 - 2018 Card Will Be

Needed As Of April 1st

Please remember to bring your valid membership cards with you every time you visit the Westbrook Lodge. You can only gain access with the use of your card. If you do not have your card with you, you can not be signed in by another member. Thank You! Board of Directors

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER

ELK OF THE MONTH ROBERT (Bob) FLAGG

Bob has been a volunteer at the lodge for many years. He is usually found in the kitchen or on

summer Sundays he's in the foyer with Carmine signing in visiting Elks and guests.

TIP OF THE ANTLER

To all of the volunteers that made the Soccer Shoot / Family Day Successful

Lodge of Sorrows: Paul M. Coughlin, age 65, Elk Years 18

Eugene M. Dunn, age 85, Elk Years 54

Charles T. Kalal, age 91, Elk Years 28

Ronald W. Lucier, age 83, Elk Years 52

Suzanne Tibbals, age 61, Elk Years 16

Sickness And Distress: None

Donations to the Houston Elks Lodge #151

Relief Fund Can be made by calling the our lodge office 860-391-2378 ext 1

Until October 31, 2017 Elks care Elks share are you an

Elk Please Help!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 Governing Body Meeting 6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM

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Pasta Night 6:30 PM Reservations Req’d

4 BINGO By The Sea

6:30 PM Bingo Information

Call 860-399-9191 Ext. 8

Investigations

5 Members Social Night 7:00 PM

Reservations Req’d Eggplant Parm

$8.00 Hosts: Rita & Jack

6

Happy Hour 4:30 -6:00 PM

Jim Shepley Band (Serving Team 3 )

7

Karaoke Peter Z

7:00-11:00 PM

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9 10

Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM Balloting

11 BINGO By The Sea 6:30 PM

Bingo Information Call

860-399-9191 Ext. 8

12 Italian Person Of The Year Dinner

7:00 PM Reservations Req’d

$15.00 Hosts: Jeannine & Gil

13

Happy Hour 4:30-6:00 PM

Just Released (Serving Team 4 )

14 Bikes for Kids Drop Off

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15

Antlergram Deadline

16

BEACH JAM CHECK

PRESENTATION

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Meeting 7:00 PM

17 Governing Body Meeting 6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM

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Pasta Night 6:30 PM Reservations Req’d

18 BINGO By The Sea 6:30 PM

Bingo Information Call

860-399-9191 Ext. 8

19 Members Social Night 7:00 PM

Reservations Req’d Stuffed Shells & Meat

Balls $8

Hosts: Maryann & Jim

20

Happy Hour 4:30-6:00 PM

4 6 stix (Serving Team 1 )

21

Karaoke Karaoke Mick 7:00-11:00 PM

22 23

District Deputy

Audit

24

Pasta Night 6:30 PM

Reservations Req’d

25 BINGO By The Sea 6:30 PM

Bingo Information Call

860-399-9191 Ext. 8

26 Members Social Night 7:00 PM

& Employee Appreciation Dinner

Reservations Req’d Pork Etta

$8 Hosts: Charlotte & Donna

27 Happy Hour 4:30-6:00 PM

Bob Giannotti & Conga Ron

(Serving Team 2 )

28 KIDS Halloween Party 11 AM - 1 PM

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SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Party

7 PM - 11 PM

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30

Indoctrination Dinner

6:00 PM

31 District Deputy Visit

Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM Initiation

October 2017

DINNER BY THE SEA

DINNER BY THE SEA

DINNER BY THE SEA

DINNER BY THE SEA

MEMBERS BAR LUNCHES

Come for lunch! Daily Lunch Specials !!

MON -THURS 11:30 AM - 3 PM

FRIDAY, SATURDAY

11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

SUNDAY 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

PUB MENU

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Fridays 6:30 -10:30 PM –– Saturday 7:00 -11:00 PM

Weekend Entertainment Friday Live Bands

Oct 6 – Jim Shepley Band

Oct 13 – Just Released

Oct 20 – 4 6 stix

Oct 27 – Bob Giannotti

& Conga Ron

Saturday Karaoke Oct 7 – Peter Z

Oct 14 – No Karaoke

Oktoberfest

Oct 21 – Karaoke Mick

Oct 28 – No Karaoke

Spooktacular

Halloween Party

October Antlergram – Veteran Corner Our next Westbrook Elks Lodge 1784 Veterans Program is Saturday November 18, 11:00 to 3:00 and will be our Flag Retirement Ceremony. This year our Ceremony will be conducted by our Elks Officer with the Governors Foot Guard, Second Company, providing the music. Guest should arrive between 11:00 AM and 11:45 AM. Second Company will provide the music during the arrival period. Reservations for seating and lunch can be made via Email or phone to Phil Sengle psengle@gmail.com or (860) 797-1511. We can accommodate about 200 people so make your commitment to attend now and assure your seating. 100 Years of helping our Military Service Veterans. PW Louthain Westbrook Elks Lodge Vet Chair

The ENF Corner Elks National Foundation

October is Elks National Month

Taking Care of our #Elks Family Did you know the Elks National Foundation helps protect the children of Elks members? The Emergency Educational Grant program provides financial assistance to the children of deceased or totally disabled Elks, who wish to obtain or further their college education. The Elk parent or stepparent must have been a member in good standing for at least one year before they passed or became totally disabled. For more information on eligibility visit enf.elks.org/eeg. In 2017-18, the Elks National Foundation allocated $323,890 to fund the Emergency Educational Grant program for children of deceased or totally disabled Elks. If you know any Elks children who may be eligible to receive an Emergency Educational Grant, encourage them to visit enf.elks.org/eeg for information, including eligibility and deadlines.

#1784 at the Shore

Siding and Window Main Lodge Project The Lodge is looking to continue to remodel the building by siding the North side and replace the windows on the North side. The scope of work is as follows: 1 Remove old siding and windows 2 Replace with new siding to match existing siding 3 Replace windows with new insulated glass argon filled, (to meet code) 4 Trim interior windows to match existing windows 5 Replace soffits with new vinyl material. Pricing: labor & materials $24,826.00 Contingency $7,000.00 Total $31,826.00 Amount of Indebtedness None Amount to be Mortgaged None We had 5 bidders, Seashore Builders won the bid as the lower bidder. Per Grand lodge statutes a vote on this project will be taken at the Oct 11th 7 pm lodge meeting.

Board of Directors

Check the Calendar for Dates

Attention Contractors Bid packages for remodeling of Ladies restroom are available in the secretary’s office. Contact lodge office 860-399-9191 ext 1 or COB Rick Sheldon 860-964-0178.

ELKS LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE FALL MAINTENANCE AND PUMPKINS

SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 2017 10:00 AM

We will be cutting back plants, light weeding, and decorating the front entrance with pumpkins, mums etc. New volunteers always welcome just show up. Bring garden tools if you have them. Meet new Elk friends and have some fun! Thank you. Sharon Ruzycki Elks Landscape Committee Chairperson sruzycki@gmail.com 860-227-3851

Columbus Day Dinner Honoring the Italian Person of the Year

Nancy Malafronte

Join us on Thursday October 12 7 PM

Enjoy a Family Style Italian Dinner for only $15

Make Your Reservation Early Call the Lodge Office 860-399-9191 ext. 1

Join Us at #1784 at the Shore for all these Great Events !

KID’S COSTUME PARTY!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 28th 11 am to 1 pm

Games, Prizes, Candy DJ Music by Bear Sounds

Open to Westbrook Elks and their Families

Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 Annual

OKTOBERFEST

Saturday October 14, 2017 6:00 PM – 11: PM

Join Us at #1784 at the Shore for all these Great Events !

2017 RAFFLE WINNERS $8,000 winner – Mae Spooner, Durham CT $3,000 winner – Mike Boyski, Clinton Ct

$500 winners Kathleen KaGingrassper, Killingworth CT Cheryl Ann Pizzo, Middletown CT Will Linterlmann, Old Saybrook CT Rich Almoda, Weatbrook CT Dan DeLafrve, Rocky Hill CT Karen Gingras, Westbrook CT Gaetano Gennvso, Middletown CT Kathy Kaluna, New Haven CT

The Connecticut Yankee Barbershop Choirs

Under the Direction of Ruben Barnes

Will Present a Concert Sunday November 12th at 2:00 PM

Tickets $10.00 Call the Lodge for more information

And Tickets 860-399-9191 Ext. 1

One Time 20% Discount for New Elks Members

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 12 Italian Person of the Year October 14 Bikes for Kids Drop Off October 14 Oktoberfest October 23 District Deputy Audit October 26 Employee Appreciation Dinner October 28 Kids Halloween Party October 28 Members Spooktacular Halloween Party October 31 District Deputy Visit November 5 Elvis Show

CONTACT US Secretary’s Office…………………… .860 399-9191 Ext. 1 Email……………………………… ….westbrook.elks@snet.net Banquets………………………… ……860 399-9191 Ext. 2 Bingo Information……………………..860-399-9191 Ext. 8 Fax………………………………… ….860 399-3435 Website………………………………..westbrookelks.com Exalted Ruler Rex Clayton.…...………860 399-9191 Ext. 6 Exalted Ruler Rex Clayton. e-mail,, rexclayton0496@gmail.com

Antlergram email…………………….. K.soudan@comcast.net

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!

To Our Members….We need your help!

Our Lodge is run primarily by volunteers and we don’t have enough to cover all essential services. Please consider signing up for one of the many available volunteer opportunities. Any amount of time you can give would be greatly appreciated!

Please contact the secretary’s office at 860-399-9191 Ext. 1

for more information.

DEADLINE for input in the Antlergram is the 15th of October for the month of November

Send your information via email to Ken Soudan at K.soudan@comcast.net

or place it in his mailbox outside the secretary’s office at the Lodge

1784 Corporation Cottage Rental

Perfect for Weddings, Reunions, Corporate Picnics and Parties.

Call 860-399-9191 ext. 2 to reserve this great place! Pricing Effective 11/1/13

In Season = 5/15 to 9/30 Off Season = 4/1 to 5/14, 10/1 to 11/30 In-Season In-Season Off-Season Off-Season Mon.-Thurs. Friday Mon.-Thurs. Friday Non Member $550. $1200. $450. $900. Elk Member $475. $1100. $400. $800. 1784 Member $400. $1000. $300. $650. For Saturday and Sunday availability and prices please contact the Banquet Manager 860-399-9191 Ext. 2

Attention Veterans

Your Vets Committee & Lodge Office is compiling a list of members who are veterans. Please fill

this out and drop in Vets donation box in member lounge. Name_____________________________________ Phone_____________________________________ Email______________________________________

Branch ________________Dates of Service _______________

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#1784 at the Shore