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Port Orange Elks Lodge #2723
United We Stand * One Nation Under God
Orange Peal Celebrating 30 years of service to our Community
Award Winning Publication
The end of this month closes another fiscal year of the Port Orange Lodge
and in my opinion a highly successful year both from a Lodge and Elkdom
overview. At the Lodge level we are a profitable and successful home
away from home. This is due to the bold and timely direction from the
House Committee. They have ensured that we are delivering quality and
profitable lounge food and drinks in a clean and comfortable environment.
Also through the efforts of our members with their positive welcoming
attitude, the negativism is almost gone and in its wake is a tidal wave of
fun loving positive attitudes and a true spirit of wanting to enjoy everyone’s
company.
We are still facing a negative growth this year but we still have a chance to
swing it to the positive side. By paying our dues for the upcoming year, our
lapsation number will be reduced. So if you haven’t paid your dues
PLEASE DO SO NOW!
A separate personal thanks goes to my officers who have supported me
and the Lodge through their dedication to their offices.
Elk of the Month recognizes the dedicated volunteers who have unselfishly
donated their time and efforts to keep the Lodge running smoothly.
Fraternally, Frank Kuczkowski Exalted Ruler
MOTORCYCLE BREAKFAST March 16, 2017 8:00-10:00 AM
Doors Open at 7AM $8.00 per person
All volunteers are appreciated! Need your participation! For additional information
contact Susie Popp 386-788-3121
ER Message…………….
Motorcycle Breakfast…
Scholarship News…….....
Secretary’s Corner…....
Dean Martin Tribute…..
Installation of Officers..
March Menu…………….
House Committee……
Monthly Calendar.…….
Elk of the Month……….
Hoop Shoot…………….
Membership Award…..
Meals on Wheels….…..
Wing Night……………...
Work Detail……..………
Beat the Heat..…………
Sickness & Distress..…
Chili Cook-off…………..
Birthdays & Boosters…
King of Hearts………….
Our Supporters………...
Officers & Committees..
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Exalted Ruler’s Message
March 2017
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
The judging for both the Elks National Foundation scholarships and the Florida State Elks Associa-tion, Hope Scholarship is underway. The Elks National Foundation’s Most Valuable Student judging will be done at state level during this month. The Legacy Award scholarship is done strictly at national level. The Hope Scholarship judging is at state level.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Louise Lauthain and I presented Student of the Month awards at both Atlantic High School and Spruce Creek High School.
Fraternally, Paul Leonard Lodge Scholarship Chairman
ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL
Miss Emma Randall of Port Orange, who is the daughter of Tricia and Blaine Randall has a 3.72 GPA. Emma will be attending Florida Southern College, majoring in marine biology and minoring in pre-veterinary medicine. Mr. Deonte’ Davis of Daytona Beach, is the son of Larissa Massey. Deonte’ has a 2.45 GPA and is enlisting in the U. S. Air Force in March and will be going to basic training after graduation.
SPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Miss Alexandra Cox of Port Orange, is the daughter of Michelle Russell and Michael Cox. Alexandra has a 4.62 GPA, and will be attend-ing Florida State University, working towards a degree in accounting. Mr. Luke Bryan of Daytona Beach, is the son of Tara and Jim Bryan. Luke has a 4.68 GPA and plans to attend the University of Virginia working towards a degree in medicine.
L-R: Mrs. Louise Lauthain; Principal, Mr. James Tager; Students, Deonte' Davis and Emma Randall; Assistant Principal, Mrs. Danielle Leffler; and Paul Leonard
L-R Principal, Dr. Todd Sparger; Students, Francis "Frankie" Gilday and Daniella Bitton; Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Susan Chance; and Paul Leonard.
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SUPPORT YOUR LODGE!
CANDIDATES TO BE BALLOTED ON MARCH 7, 2017 AT OUR REGULAR MEETING
Proposed by:
Kathie Howe Dan Theodore
Joseph Delbuono Frank Kuczkowski
Christopher Norton Frank Kuczkowski
Lorraine Crotty Rosalyn Crotty
TRANSFER DIMIT
Charles Lovetere Tarpon Springs Lodge #1719
Fraternally,
Jeannette Artymovitch Secretary Port Orange Lodge #2723
Mack Higgins Port Orange Elks Lodge #2723
Port Orange, FL 32127
January 31, 2017 TO: Exalted Ruler, Officers and Members: I would like to take this opportunity to present to you for your consideration an Application for Honorary Life Member-
ship, Orville A. (Tony) Wheaton, Member #558.
Tony was initiated into this Lodge #2723 on September 18, 1990. In the past 26 years, he has been involved in the
lodge, serving dinners on Friday Night Fish Fries, serving as officer of the day on the door and has supported fund
raisers of the lodge.
He supported his wife, Marilyn, when she was president of the Elkhearts and helped with many of their fundraising
functions.
It is with honor and pleasure that I, Mack Higgins, place the name of Orville A. (Tony Wheaton, for Honorary Life
Member of Port Orange Lodge #2723 per Grand Lodge Statue No. 14.270.
Mack Higgins
Dues statement were sent out the end of January for the year 2017/2018. It would be greatly appreciated if I could receive those dues before the end of the fiscal year, that being March 31, 2017. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
SUPPORT YOUR LODGE!
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Installation of Officers April 1, 2017
Cocktail Hour 4:00-5:00
Installation: 5:00 Dinner: 6:30
Menu Shrimp Cocktail
Caesar Salad Chicken Cordon Bleu
Rice Pilaf Broccoli Desert
$12 Per Person
Tickets must be purchased by March 25th
Music by Steve Coleman
March 3 Fish-Blackened Broiled Fried
Liver and Onions Stuffed Peppers
March 10
Fish-Blackened Broiled Fried Stuffed Pork Chops
Meatloaf
March 17 Corned Beef and Cabbage
Fish-Blackened Broiled Fried Cold Plate-Chef Salad, Egg Salad, Tuna Salad
March 24
Fish-Blackened Broiled Fried Chicken Marsala
Chef Salad
March 31 Fish-Blackened Broiled Fried Steak-Mushrooms ad Onions
Stuffed Shells w/Meatball
FROM THE KITCHEN-MARCH MENU House Committee Update Dinners are fantastic at the Lodge. Our new “Chef” is Sam Santos. He is doing
an outstanding job. Check it out!
Feeling Lucky? Come in and play our new “Preview”
Machines and Pull Tabs
Enjoy Happy Hour from Noon-4 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
(Discounts on draft beers and domestic bottles, well drinks and wine only)
New Spring/Summer Hours Monday Lodge Opens at 4 PM Tuesday Lodge Opens at 4 PM Friday Lodge Opens at 2 PM
See ya at the Lodge
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Lodge Open Noon
Bar Bingo 6:15
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Wing Night 5-8 PM
Karaoke-Michael Leone
5-9 PM Lodge Open
Noon
3 BINGO 11 AM
B.P.O.E. 7 PM
Dinner 5-8 PM Ernie
OD Gerri & Clyde
Bennett
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Lodge Open Noon
5 Lodge Closed
6 House
Committee Meeting 5:30 Lodge Open
4 PM Shuffleboard
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Lodge Open– 4PM
Board Mtg-5:30 PER Mtg- 6:30pm
Lodge Mtg-7:30
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Lodge Open Noon
Bar Bingo 6:15 Bid Euchre-
6PM
9 Wing Night
5-8 PM Karaoke-
Michael Leone 5-9 PM
Lodge Open Noon
10 BINGO 11 AM
B.P.O.E. 7 PM
Dinner 5-8 PM Michael “T”
OD Bob Menello
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A Tribute to Dean Martin
5:30 Dinner
Available
Lodge Open Noon
12 Daylight
Savings Time Begins
Indoctrination and Initiation
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Lodge Open 4 PM
Shuffleboard
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Lodge Open 4 PM
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Lodge Open Noon
Bar Bingo 6:15 Bid Euchre-
6PM
16 Wing Night
5-8 PM Karaoke-
Michael Leone 5-9 PM
Lodge Open Noon
17 BINGO 11 AM
B.P.O.E. 7 PM
Dinner 5-8 PM Special Menu
Hwy 40 OD
Dee Peterson
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Lodge Open Noon
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20 House
Committee Meeting 5:30 Lodge Open
4 PM Shuffleboard
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Lodge Open– 4PM
Board Mtg-5:30 Lodge Mtg-7:30
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Lodge Open Noon
Bar Bingo 6:15 Bid Euchre-
6PM
23 Wing Night
5-8 PM Karaoke-
Michael Leone 5-9 PM
Lodge Open Noon
24 BINGO 11 AM
B.P.O.E. 7 PM
Dinner 5-8 PM Ernie
OD Steve Coleman
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Lodge Open Noon
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Lodge Open 4 PM
Shuffleboard
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Lodge Open 4 PM
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Lodge Open Noon
Bar Bingo 6:15 Bid Euchre-
6PM
30 Wing Night
5-8 PM Karaoke-
Michael Leone 5-9 PM
Lodge Open Noon
31 BINGO 11 AM
B.P.O.E. 7 PM
Dinner 5-8 PM Madison County
OD Art & Mickey
Rauch
April 1
Installation Dinner and
Dance
March 2017
Betty Piccione
March 2017
Congratulations to our Volunteers, our March Elks of the Month.
This month our choice of Elk of the Month is all of the volunteers that no one notices. The members who show up for Meals on Wheels, driving, cooking and delivering. The ones who work in the kitchen, the ones who do all the repairs on Wednesday. Also, those who support all of our many charities. Without these volunteers, where would the lodge be. Thank you to all.
Betty was our February 2017 Elk of the Month. We did not have a photo at time of press.
Congratulations Betty! Thanks for all you do!
Congratulations to Joseph Driggers, representing Port Orange Lodge #2723 in the State Hoop Shoot. Joseph came in first with 23/25 hoops in the Boys 12-13 age group. From here Joseph will go to the Regional Hoop shoot in Valdosta, GA. The winner from the Regional will go to the National Championship. Good Luck Joseph! L-R: Lou Greci, Lodge Hoop Shoot Chair, Wesley and Shannon Driggers, Joseph Driggers, Adam Driggers and Angelo Cretella, ECDVP.
BINGO Port Orange #2723 Elks Lodge Three $200 Jackpots Friday
Three $200 Jackpots Doors Open 9:30 am Packages start at $10.00 Games Start 11:15
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Congratulations to Peggy Bertoli
First and foremost, congratulations to both Peggy and George Bertoli for regaining their health and being able to come back to the lodge. It was so great to see their smiling
faces again!
Now...on to the official stuff! ER Frank Kuczkowski congratulates Peggy Bertoli and presents her with the Grand Exalted Ruler’s
Award Pin for excellence in membership procurement for our Lodge.
Thanks for all you do, Peggy!
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WHAT WE ARE HEARING!
Our Lodge members take time from their holidays to help with Meals on
Wheels to make sure seniors have a hot meal. We consistently are told by the seniors how much they enjoy our meals and how good they are. They are so excited when we deliver. Thank you to all who participate with this project and help the seniors in our community. We have the best volunteers ever!!!!!
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10K
The Bingo Bash
topped off our Beat The Heat
Campaign!
Thursday Night is Wing Night
at the Lodge 18 different gourmet flavors for your wings. Something for everyone!
There are also burgers, dogs and sandwiches!
Served from 5-8 PM.
Karaoke with Michael Leone from 5-9 PM.
Thursdays are great at the Lodge!
WORK DETAIL
Week 8 June Trautman Frank Kuczkowski Eileen Watts Week 9 Linda Lee Larry Peggs Michelle Greci
Week 10 Loretta Andrisano Roz Crotty Wayne Ziegler Week 11 Irene Rigazio Larry Lewis Ram Nayer
Mark your calendars!!
20 weeks Work Detail
Dinner Dance on
Saturday April 20, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS!
Sickness and Distress
Don Rambert recovering slowly but well. Mickey Rauch feeling much better Art Rauch now on the mend. Dan Watts home from the hospital and much better. Loretta Andrisano has one more chemo treatment then on to radiation but feeling pretty good. Mary Edgar getting medication adjusted but okay. Nancy Gouin (Bob’s wife) is in need of our prayers for a Healing Hand. Please keep all in your prayers and remember that sickness and distress is always in order Fraternally, Michelle Greci, Chaplain 386-631-3063 386-788-9242
ELKS TAKE 2nd PLACE IN CHILI COOK OFF
Sneaky little devil...our “chef” member Sam Santos entered a chili cook off
without anyone knowing.
On Saturday, February 18, 2017 the Port Orange Elks Lodge #2723 was
entered in a Chili Cook Off at the Emery Bennett Nursing Home. Out of 15 contestants the Elks came in 2nd
place. But the best part of the whole thing was that we were able to raise
$500 for the Veterans Home.
Sarah Mieder…..…..…….
Laurence Beilman………..
John Henninger…….…….
James Williamson,,……...
Paul Cloutier….…...……...
Robert Pendergast……….
Donald Baehm……...…….
Barbara Rufer……..……...
William Connor…...…..…..
Edward Doyle…......…..….
Robert Peake…..…………
Joseph Braddock.………..
Jane Field…………………
Nancy Warrick….….…..…
Patrick Bristol…….….……
Davis Kiswiney...…….…...
Shelby Guhl…..……..…....
Thomas Russell…………..
Jeannette Artymovitch…...
Fred MacChio…………….
Olivia Ann Hurst.…....……
Stephen Steck…...……….
Arthur White……..…….….
Billy Kennedy....…………..
Ed Swanson, PER…….....
Alfred Deans…….....……..
Robert Gervan…….…..….
James Joseph Yungk……
Richard Grayson….………
Marilyn Muir……...……….
Davis Quillin……..………..
James Smith…..………….
Brenda Marsden….….......
Robert Brown….…….……
Gaetano Castricato……..
Jorge Del Manzano………
Marc Irey……..…..……….
William Donald Maxwell…
Jobie McCoy...…..……….
Robert Joseph Dunham…
Richard Bissett…………...
Stephen Slaton…………...
March
Alison Allison…………
Jeannette Artymovitch
Clyde/Gerri Bennett …
Marion Bousquet……..
George Brennan……..
Clifford Capelle……….
John P. Clarke………..
Bob Cornelius………...
Roz Crotty………
Kathleen DeVoe……..
Mary Engle…………..
JoAnne Flatt………...
Eddie/Blanche Fischer
Betty Fish………..…... Norm/Lorraine Frappier..
Joan Fritz……………….. Gracie/James Haga…
Robert Harris………..
Howard Hawkins……..
Helen Holmes………..
Al Judd………………..
Joyce Kaarel………….
Karen Keller…………..
The Kuczkowskis……
Linda/Larry Lee………
Paul/Theresa Leonard
Chet/Fran Masztak…..
Marguerite McPhaul…
Chris/Len Moynihan…
Dori/Thomas Nash…..
Cindy/Larry Peggs…...
Susie Popp…………...
Don Rambert………...
Art/Mickey Rauch……
Ellie Steady…………..
Harry/June Trautman..
Ginny Zeigler………..
9/17S
3/17S
9/17G
9/17G
3/18S
7/17G
6/17S
8/17B
4/17S
2/17S
3/17B
3/17S
8/17G
6/17B
2/18G
9/17S
2/18G
7/17S
9/18B
8/17B
8/17B
12/17B
2/17S
12/17S
9/17G
3/17S
9/17G
10/17B
10/18S
4/17B
5/17G
6/17S
7/17G
10/17G
5/17B
10/17S
8/17S
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For more information contact Linda Lee,
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Port Orange
House Committee
Fresh Ideas?
Contact the
House Committee!
Always open for
suggestions!
Bud Pankevich, Chair
386-304-8909
Dee Peterson Cindy Peggs
386-299-9234 386-290-6073
Eileen Watts Bob Menello
386-767-6654 386-761-3271
George Brennan Kay Pankevich
386-756-9204 386-304-8909
Members
whose names
appear on the
birthday list are
entitled to one
free well drink
of their choice,
not to exceed
$2.50 each, at
the bar.
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KING OF HEARTS
FRIDAY EVENINGS TICKET SALES AT 5 :30 PM
DRAWING AT 7 PM
Tickets available at the bar
during the week.
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Breakfast and Lunch 7am-2 pm
1728 Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32119
386-760-3948
“Veteran Owned”
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This is my last newsletter as your editor. Thank you for your support, your compliments and your “constructive” suggestions. Tony Sperduti will be your new editor and will do an outstanding job. I will be here to support him as long as he wishes. Thank you again. Linda Lee
Officers 2016-2017
Exalted Ruler …………………….. Frank Kuczkowski……………..492-6105
Leading Knight………………..….. Dan Theodore………………….322-8983
Loyal Knight………………..…….. Linda Lee……………………….383-3877
Lecturing Knight…...…………..… Art Rauch……………...………..256-5631
Secretary………………….……… Jeannette Artymovitch….…......492-4484
Treasurer………………….……… Steve Coleman………………...334-2713
Tiler…………………………..……. Bill Perry………………………..767-3054
Trustees
5 Year Trustee……………..…….. Bud Pankevich………………...304-8909
4 Year Trustee…………..……….. Larry Lee, PER………………...898-2699
3 Year Trustee……………..…….. Al Judd………………………….956-9010
2 Year Trustee……………..…….. Gerald Peterson, PER………...847-3086
1 YearTrustee…………………..... Mary Edgar……………………..763-9136
Appointed Officers
Esquire………………………..…… Lou Greci, PER…………………295-2707
Chaplain…………………………… Michelle Greci………………….631-3063
Inner Guard……………………….. Eugene Filer...………………....423-9638
District Deputy…………….………. Mark Thompson, DDGER….....747-6553
Lodge Advisor……………….…….. Michael Chandler PDDGER….677-7180
Lodge Committees
Accident Prevention………….….. Bud Pankevich…………………..304-8909
Americanism……………………… Jim Winkler………………………631-3161
Auditing……………………………. Alicia Van Opdorp…………….…852-0829
……………………………………… Angelo Cretella, ECDVP….917- 449-8247
Bar BINGO Wednesday…… Peggy Bertoli………………………...767-7032
BINGO-Friday………….…… Bud Pankevich………………………304-8909
By-Laws (PER’s)………….... Harry Trautman, PER………………767-5308
Community Activities………. Dan Theodore……………………….322-8983
Drug Awareness……………. Art Rauch…………………………….256-5631
Elks Nat Foundation………… Angelo Cretella, ECDVP……...917-449-8247
Elks Riders USA……………. Bill Sacramone…………….…..508-864-5258
Elks Training…………...…… Harry Trautman, PER……………...767-5308
Flag Day……………...……… Dan Theodore…………………….…322-8983
Government Relations……… Nancy Epps…………………….……304-0451
Harry-Anna Trust…………… Angelo Cretella, ECDVP……...917-449-8247
Hoop Shoot…………………. Lou Greci.PER………………..…....295-2707
House Committee………….. Bud Pankevich……………………...304-8909
Indoctrination……………….. Jeannette Artymovitch ……………492-4484
Inter-Lodge Visitation………. Elaine Kuczkowski………………….492-6105
Investigation………………… Larry Lee, PER……………………...898-2699
Lodge Activities…………...… Bob Menello…………………………761-3271
Meals On Wheels………...… Don Rambert………………………..760-3132
Medal of Valor………………. Dan Theodore………………….…...322-8983
Mediator……………………… Ray Warren…………………………212-3963
Membership/Lapsation…….. Donna Wrono……………………....402-7305
Memorial Service…………… Michelle Greci……………………….631-3063
Officer Attend. Comm……… Jeannette Artymovitch……………..492-4484
Orange Peal Editor…………. Linda Lee……………………………383-3877
PER Association……………. Gerald Peterson, PER……………..847-3086
Port Orange On-Line……….. Tony Sperduti……………………….295-9688
Public Relations…………….. Cindy Peggs…………………………290-6073
Soccer……………………….. Gary Van Opdorp…………………...299-3403
Scholarships………………… Paul Leonard………………………..756-4348
Standing Relief……………… Lou Greci, PER……………………..295-2707
Veterans Affairs…………….. Dan Theodore……………………….322-8983
Youth Activities……………… Lou Greci,PER……………………...295-2707
Committees
Volume 30 No. 12
March 2017
Lodge 2723