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ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE
ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829
LODGE BULLETIN
July 2018July 2018July 2018July 2018
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Exalted Ruler’s Message
My fellow Elks, Although we do appreciate our members’ opinions and/or advice about the operation of our Lodge, there is a proper way to offer it. It has been reported to me that some of our members have been harass-ing the bartenders with their complaints. Understand, the employees are doing what management has instructed them to do, if they intend to keep their jobs. Harassing them is not acceptable behavior. In fact I consider it “behavior unbecoming an Elk”. Those members who choose to contin-ue with this behavior can expect appropriate corrective action taken against them. If you have an issue with the daily operations of our Lodge Social Quarters please take them to the House Chair, Jim Bellamy or my-self. Preferably in private and in an appropriate environment. With that out of the way let's talk about the many positive things happening at our Lodge.
Here is an update on some of our major projects:
The parking lot expansion is rapidly coming to completion, this means more revenue for our lodge will soon follow.
The upgrades to the camping sites are well underway and the electrical and plumbing upgrades are in progress. As soon as the new electric ser-vice is put in place by FPL we will be reopening the camp sites.. I am excited to announce I have completed the programming of an “Online Registration System” that will be in place at reopening. You will be able to make reservations on your Cell Phones, Tablets or PC's without having to call the Lodge.
The slab for the pavilion is poured; we now await delivery of the steel roofing. I wish I had a solid date; our best estimate as of now is August.
Lastly, we have a new Elk Statue to replace the poor, abused Elk that currently welcomes our members and guests. We are currently working on the safest way to remove the current Elk and install the new one.
I want to thank everyone for making our Lodge a pleasant experience to visit. I’ve received numerous compliments from those visiting our Lodge on how warm and welcoming their visits have been. This makes my heart swell with pride; thank you for showing your fidelity.
Finally, congratulations to Sara McDavitt who is my selection for Elk of the Month for July. Sara, in addition to her normal officer duties (which she is a volunteer) has gone far above and beyond the call of duty in many events and committees showing her sincere dedication.
Have a Great July!
Lorin Austin, Exalted Ruler
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Friday Dinner
The weekly menu is posted on the bar monitor Take advantage of the Early Bird Special by reserving by 5:00 PM on Wednesdays by signing up at the Bar or calling 471-2829 during Bar open hours.
Sunday Karaoke
Joe Smith presents Karaoke on Sunday afternoons. A group of vol-unteers prepare a delicious “Pub Grub” menu each week.
Monday Pasta Dinner
Volunteer chefs create pasta dinners every Monday. If you would like to do one of the nights, contact Jim Bellamy.
Taco Tuesday
Please come join the fun on TACO TUESDAY & play the new BUN-CO GAME. Enjoy Tacos, Ice Cold Beer and Margaritas! Games start at 6:30pm…………..AND, there are prizes!!! .
Dance Lessons
Dance lessons will resume with a short Monday Night Dance Lesson (7:00-7:30pm), followed by a mix of dance music for open dancing. This will continue through July. If you are working on a dance, we will be glad to help. Our recent classes have been Rumba, West Coast Swing, and Night Club Two Step. If you missed the Lodge’s Great Gatsby Party, I can only say it was a superb event. Disney’s Z Street Band played dance music from the 1920’s on up to current hits. The decor, food, and service were top notch. Don’t miss out on the next special event, the Celebrate America Party on Saturday, July 7. Southern Style will be making great music. So, as Lee Ann Womack says,” I hope you’ll dance."
Special Events this Month
Celebrate America—Saturday July 7th 6:00 PM
Rock Painting Class—Sunday July 22nd 11:30 AM—2:30 PM
Elks 150th Celebration - Saturday, July 28th 11:00 AM—????
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Eland News
Eland’s 2nd Annual Sock Hop
Save the Date September 29, 2018 Elks Lodge hall
LET’S FILL THE HALL WITH DANCING, MEMORIES AND FUN!!!
Next Eland meeting is Wednesday July 11, 7:30 PM at the Lodge
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ELAND, PLEASE CONTACT JUDY REYES @ [email protected]
(904) 825-8569 *****************************************************************************
Anniversary Tidbits
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is one of the premier charitable and patriotic organizations in the United States with more than $6 billion in donations. Last year alone, Elks Lodges across our country donated approximately $323 million in cash, gifts and time to make our communities better places to live.
On February 16, 1868, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was established and they elected Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian the son of a clergyman and a successful comic singer and dancer in the music halls of London to head it. Its social activities and benefit performances increased the popularity of the new Order. Membership grew rapidly. Elks traveling to other cities spread the word of the Brotherhood of Elks. Soon there were requests for Elks Lodges in cities other than New York. In re-sponse to these appeals, the Elks asked the New York State legislature for a charter authorizing the establishment of a Grand Lodge with the power to establish local Lodges anywhere in the United States. When the Grand Lodge Charter was issued, the founders then received the first local char-ter as New York Lodge No. 1 on March 10, 1871.
The St. Augustine Elks Lodge #829 was chartered on July 29, 1903, at a time when St. Augustine had a population of barely 2,000. At first, the Elks met in the Knights of Columbus rooms in the Model Land Company Building at the corner of St. George and Hypolita Streets. By the following year, the lodge had acquired the historic Worth House then located on Ma-rine Street. Sometime after 1910, the lodge moved from its quarters on Marine Street to the Lew Building on Cathedral Place. In May, 1932, our lodge purchased a three-story building on Bay Street (now Avenida Menendez), just south of where the Monterey Motel is located. After be-ing in several other locations in downtown St Augustine, the Lodge moved to its current location at 1420 A1A South in 1971.
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Upcoming Amphitheater Parking Events
Parking Volunteers Urgently Needed
Sunday, July 1st
Donny & Marie Osmand Summer Tour
Thursday July 5th
Dan & Phil World Tour
Friday, July 6th
Barenaked Ladies with Guests Better Than Ezra & KT Tunstall
Thursday July 19th
Slightly Stoopid with Stick Figure & Pepper
Friday, July 20th
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton
Friday, July 21st
Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen
Sunday, July 29th
Dispatch with Nahko & Medicine for the People & Raye Zaragoza
To help, send an email to [email protected] or
call Katherine Helhoski (904) 540 7515
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Special Meeting Notices
July 4th Scheduled Meeting
The regular meeting scheduled for July 4th has been re-
scheduled to Wednesday, July 11th.
Initiation will be held on July 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM. Balloting will be allowed, but no other routine business will be conducted at the meeting. Orientation will be held on Monday, July 23th at 6:30.
Lorin Austin, ER
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ELKS 150th & Lodge 115th Anniversaries
This year marks the 150th Year of “Elkdom” and the Grand lodge is en-couraging all lodges to celebrate in their own special way.
The weekend of July 27, 28 and 29th of July (Friday, Saturday and
Sunday) has been chosen for our Lodge’s 150th Celebration. We
also will be celebrating the Lodge’s 115th anniversary.
This weekend will also be a membership drive as the Lodge will be open to the public for one and all. In addition, we’ve sent special invitations to local leaders explaining the event and asking that they attend.
The activities scheduled so far:
♦ On Friday, July 27th, we will be open during our regular hours (3 p.m. until 12 a.m.). A special Friday night dinner menu will be available, and “Southern Style” will entertain starting at 7:00 p.m.
♦ Saturday, July 28th is Family Day from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The social
quarters (lounge) will be open and we’ll have booths set up in the main hall with Elk officers and members on hand to explain our com-munity service programs to the public and answer questions about the Elks and our lodge.
♦ Bring the kids on Saturday for family-friendly games and activities in our outside areas, some classic cars and a delicious “cookout” menu.
♦ On Saturday, “Dewey Via and Moses Creek” will play in the Social
Quarters from 1-4 PM.
♦ After 7 p.m. on Saturday “Falling Bones” will provide a fun-filled evening for our members, guests and the public.
♦ On Sunday, we’ll be back to our normal hours of operation (1 p.m. until 10 p.m.) with great karaoke beginning at 4 p.m.
There will be other activities, especially on Saturday’s Family Day. Plan to come to the Lodge anytime during the weekend and bring your chil-dren and grandchildren to Family Day on Saturday.
We will need plenty of help during weekend; if you are interested in helping out even for a couple of hours, please contact Jimmy Dean or Peyton Jonas at [email protected]!
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Night of the Great Gatsby (More great pictures next month!!)
NOTICES
Dues may be renewed by credit card online: elks829.com
Lists of current membership candidates (new, transfers or rein-statements) are posted on the Lounge Bulletin Board. Members wanting to comment on a prospective candidate should contact a Lodge Officer or send an email to: [email protected].
A list of bills-to-be-paid and detailed budget information is availa-ble at the Wednesday meetings.
Please notify the Secretary ([email protected] or (904)471-2829 when your address, phone or email changes.
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Father’s Day Lunch was a successful event. Our dining room was full of FABULOUS FATHERS with their families. We had over 60 in at-tendance, with free drinks for the Dads, and some door prizes.
Thank you to Rich for making “meatballs & gravy” before leaving for vacation, John for cooking for us and pulling the kitchen together, and to Sean at the bar for keeping those Dad’s hydrated. Thank you Rosie and Sara, for turning the dining room into a Father Friendly “Den”. Those mustaches rocked!!!!
The Great Gatsby was a fabulous success!!! Those in attendance were entertained by The Z Street Speakeasy Band and had a “Rip Roaring 1920’s” style kind of time. Those who donned the Great Gats-by attire were the “Cat’s Meow”. Keith Bailey did an outstanding job with the Heavy Hors d’ oeuvres, and boy were they heavy! Along with our own Chef John, they kept those platters full!! What a “Nifty Night”!! Our own bartenders, Sean, Sarah, Greg & Little Shawn totally outdid themselves. Sean’s wife, Alyssa Drake, made perfect Red Vel-vet Cupcakes topped with Black Feathers and Pearls to round out our Hors d’ oeuvres table. “Thank you’s” all around to the many people who helped make this night a GRAND success!!!!
Saturday, July 7th is our “Celebrate America” Event hosted by Jim & Peggy White. This event starts at 6:00pm. There will be Hamburgers and Hotdogs, Trivia, Apple Pie Bake-Off and prizes for the Most Pat-riotic Dressed Man, Woman, and Couple. Please note that there is “no charge” for this event!!
Sunday, July 22nd from 11:30-2:30 we will have a Rock Painting Class hosted by our very own artist, Mary Beach. Please see the table fly-ers for details.
Celebrate with us 150 years of Elkdom, July 27th, 28th and 29th…..an open to the public celebration of family fun, food, classic cars, Dewey Via & Moses Creek Band, Falling Bones Band and much more. Don’t miss out on this event, Co-Chaired by Peyton Jonas & Jimmy Dean.
Please make sure to check the table flyers for additional details on each event!!!
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July, 2018 ►
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
Pub Grub
Karaoke
2
Lounge
Open
3-9 PM
Pasta
Dance Class
3
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Tacos
Bunco Game
4
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Bar Food
Happy July 4th
NO MEETING
5
Lodge
Closed
6 Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner
Town &
Country
7 Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
6:00 PM
Celebrate America
with Jim & Peggy
Southern Style
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Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
Pub Grub
Karaoke
9
Lounge
Open
3-9 PM
Pasta
Dance Class
10
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Tacos
Bunco Game
11
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Bar Food
Lodge Meeting
7:30 PM
12
Lodge
Closed
13
Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner
Avenue D
14
Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
15
Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
Pub Grub
Karaoke
16
Lounge
Open
3-9 PM
Pasta Dance Class
17
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Tacos
Bunco Game
18
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Bar Food
Lodge Meeting
7:30 PM
19
Lodge
Closed
20
Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner
Just Dave
21
Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
22
Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
Pub Grub
Karaoke
Rock Painting
11:30-2:30
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Lounge
Open
3-9 PM
Pasta
Orientation
Dance Class
24
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Tacos
Bunco Game
25
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Bar Food
Initiation
7:30 PM
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Lodge
Closed
27
Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner
Southern Style
Open tp the Public
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Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
150th Celebra-
tion
Open tp the Public
29Lounge
Open
1-9 PM
Pub Grub
Karaoke
Open tp the Public
30Lounge
Open
3-9 PM
Pasta Dance
Class
31Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Tacos
Bunco Game
Sign up at the Bar or call to reserve Friday dinner selections. Dinner starts at 5:30 PM
See Page 8 for a description of events in July.
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LODGE OFFICERS 2018-2019
EXALTED RULER LORIN AUSTIN
EST. LEADING KNIGHT MIKE HUGHES
ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT CONNIE SARNOWSKI
ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT CHRIS LOWE
SECRETARY MICHAEL RATHMANN
TREASURER KEVIN WALSH
TILER GEORGE APRIL (PER)
ESQUIRE RANDY STAY (PER)
CHAPLAIN PEYTON JONAS
INNER GUARD JOHN GEBERT (PER)
ORGANIST GEOFF DOBSON (PDD)
ELKS CLUB INC. COMMITTEE
TRUSTEES
ONE YEAR JOE SMITH SR (CHAIR)
TWO YEARS OLEN MEREDITH (PER)
THREE YEARS SARA MCDAVITT
FOUR YEARS WILLIAM RODDY
FIVE YEARS JACK WOLCOTT
CHAIR PAT SHIPLEY (PER)
MEMBER BOB KERSHNER (PER)
MEMBER JAMES DEAN (PER)
MEMBER DAVID LEE (PER)
MEMBER
MEMBER
TED BEAL (PDD)
BARRY MASTERS (PER)
LODGE ADVISOR
BOB KERSHNER (PER) [email protected]
(904) 829-6220
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2018-2019
ACCIDENT PREVENTION DAVE PARK
ACTIVITIES NECIE SMITH
AMERICANISM CHRIS LOWE
AUDITING JAMES DEAN (PER)
BINGO BOB KERSHNER (PER)
CHARITY LORIN AUSTIN (ER)
DRUG AWARENESS IRVING STOCKDALE
ELAND LIAISON TBA
ELKS NATIONAL FUND BOB KERSHNER (PER)
FRATERNAL RANDY STAY (PER)
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LORIN AUSTIN (ER)
INVESTIGATION TED BEAL (PDD)
MEMBERSHIP GEORGE APRIL (PER)
ORIENTATION CHRIS LOWE
PARKING KATHERINE HELHOSKI
PER ASSOCIATION LAISION OLEN MEREDITH (PER)
PUBLIC RELATIONS LORIN AUSTIN (ER)
RELIEF LORIN AUSTIN (ER)
VETERANS AFFAIRS FRED DUPONT (PER)
YOUTH ACTIVITIES IRV STOCKDALE
CHAIR JIM BELLAMY
GAMEROOM DOMINIC MAZZUCA
FINANCIAL REPORTS CATHY WALSH
SAFETY DAVE PARK
HOUSE COMMITTEE