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The Roanoke Elks 1147 PERSINGER ROAD, S.W. ROANOKE, VA 24015 LODGE 345-8126 SECRETARY 344-6140 POOL 982-9074 http://www.elks197.org PUBLISHED MONTHLY ELK OF THE YEAR..................................................................MARY ANN BISHOP OFFICER OF THE YEAR.….............................................................DAVID STULTZ OUTSTANDING AUXILIARY MEMBER OF THE YEAR.........SUSAN CHILDRESS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR….........................................................ANN MARIE WOOD EDITOR..........................................................................................BILL BESTPITCH SEND BULLETIN SUMBMISSIONS TO: bestpitch@naxs.net
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January 2011
Volume 120 Issue 1
Roanoke Elks
OFFICERS FOR 2010-11 VINCE BRANDTNER...........................................................................Exalted Ruler PAUL MARNELL........................................................... Esteemed Leading Knight GARY FINNEY.......…...….................................................. Esteemed Loyal Knight BILL BESTPITCH…….…........................................... Esteemed Lecturing Knight WILLIAM R. CHASE..................................................................................Secretary WAYNE HALL…….................................................................................... Treasurer STEVE BRANDTNER...................................................................................Esquire RAYMOND JAMISON.......................................................................................Tiler MIKE VIA.………….....................................................................................Chaplain CHUCK JORDAN…………………........................................................,Inner Guard TRUSTEES David Stultz, PER, CHAIRMAN Marvin Carter Brad Sneed Rick Vitolo Tim Shepherd, PER
Since 1891
Lodge 197
“Back to the Beach” Party January 28, 7-11 p.m.
AUXILIARY OFFICERS FOR 2010-11 PRESIDENT................................................................................ PAT PATTERSON VICE PRESIDENT.…...................................................................... SUSAN DOBBS RECORDING SECRETARY .................................................................JANE OMER TREASURER .............................................. ......................... BLANCHE HENNING CORRESPONDING SECRETARY ........................................ BARBARA NEMURA HISTORIAN ......................................................................................EMALEE HALL
D.J. with specialty drinks and snacks $5 per person in advance or $6 at the door
Get your tickets at the bar. JANUARY 2011 Sunday
For Current News and Events, Visit the Roanoke Elks Online at: http://www.elks197.org Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
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24/31 Closed
4 NO Auxiliary Board Meeting
5 Dinner – Manager’s Special
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11 12 Trustee/ Dinner – Ham, Lodge Meeting pinto beans, fried potatoes, cornbread
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18 19 Auxiliary Dinner – Membership Salmon cakes, Meeting corn pudding, mashed pot.
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25 Trustee/ Lodge Meeting Initiation
26 Dinner – Meatloaf, mashed pot., green beans
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7 Dinner – Stuffed shells, tossed salad, garlic bread
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14 Dinner – Parmesancrusted tilapia, garlic m. pot.
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21 Dinner – Beef Stroganoff, tossed salad, garlic bread
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28 Dinner – Chicken ala King; Back to the Beach Party
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SUPER BOWL XLV
Valentine’s Dinner Dance Party & Wing Cook-Off Sunday, February 6, 2011 Bring your best wings by 5:00
February 12 Dinner 5:30 – 7:30. Dance 8 – 11. Guest chef Tracy Overstreet will prepare filet with wasabi mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Reservations required for the dinner. $5.00 for tasting fee The winner receives a trophy, and their wings will be put on the Elks menu!
See your bartender for tickets. Tickets for dinner and dance are $20.00 per person in advance or $25.00 at the door. Tickets for dance only are $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door.
Message from The Grand Exalted Ruler
Message from The Exalted Ruler
To All District Deputies, Exalted Rulers, Officers and Members: As we wind down from the Holiday Season and enter the New Year, I want to challenge each of you to make this the best year your Lodge has ever experienced. There are three months left in the Lodge year, and it is very important that you compare your accomplishments with your goals. I hope you are on track to surpass your goals. If you have not reached the goals, it is crucial that you not accept anything less than attaining them. There is adequate time to meet the Elks National Foundation’s $4.50 minimum per capita, a positive gain in Lodge membership, and the many other objectives that you wish to attain. You and your Lodge Members need to respond, make some plans on how to get to where you want to be, and go to work. Do not let complacency rule you or the Lodge. With challenging times, both economic and social, come great opportunities for those willing to seize the moment. While we can read or watch many negative issues surrounding our lives, we can also feel the warmth and satisfaction of all of the good deeds of our Order. Share the good works with others. Many people in your community would welcome the opportunity to be a part of a progressive, positive and “passionate” organization if approached. It is way past time that we let people know who we are and they can participate. I would encourage you to ask. As we initiate new Members, I would ask that you get them involved very early, but not as Chairman or as an Officer immediately. Groom the Member into your Lodge. As you visit your Lodge and sit at the same table with the same people each visit...look around and shake some hands, pat some backs in your Lodge. Some of the feedback I am getting from new Members is that they do not feel welcome. Now is time to “Promote Elks Passion.” Seize the opportunity! Sincerely and Fraternally, Hon. Michael F. Smith, Grand Exalted Ruler
I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. First, let me thank Ann Marie Wood for reaching and exceeding our goal of 2,000 golf clubs for our overseas service personnel. She met this last challenge so fast I didn’t have a chance to turn around. Well, no more numerical goals; the next is infinity, or as Buzz Lightyear says, “To infinity and beyond.” For those not exposed to young children, he is a character from Toy Story. Thanks again for a great job with over 2,200 clubs shipped. R.D. Wright, our chairperson for the Hoop Shoot, has found the next JJ Redick. The young man’s name is Reed Pendleton, and he shot 24 of 25 baskets. Congratulations to the young man, and he will be moving to the next step in January. Thanks R.D., and thanks to the Cave Spring Baptist Church and all who helped. It is great to have this event back. Lots of events coming up, so please join us for a good time. A “Back to the Beach” dance will be held on the 28th, with our Valentine’s dance on February 12, and the St. Patrick’s Dance in March. Don’t forget to participate in the second annual St Patrick’s parade. We had a great time last year, and it is only a short walk. Rumor has it that John Smith is painting his red truck green this year – now that’s Irish! Barbara and I had the pleasure to attend the lighting ceremony at the Elks National Home. What a treat! If you haven’t been, you need to go and see the Home. It truly is one of the Elks’ treasures. Fraternally, Vince Brandtner, Exalted Ruler
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 12, 2011 PER Tim Shepherd (L to R), Kathy Duncan, ER Vince Brandtner, Sandy Kirtley
Break out the green and think Irish as the Roanoke Elks Lodge 197 gears up again to enter the annual Roanoke St. Patty’s Day Parade. We had great participation last year and hope to add more Elk supporters participating in 2011. This is the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Virginia and is dedicated to the honor of local veterans and all those who protect and serve. Trophies are awarded for the most creative float or parade entry in the following categories: Best Overall, Best Neighborhood, Best Celtic Theme, Most Patriotic, Best Business and Best Non-Profit.
The Elks Lodge 197 needs volunteers to form a committee to bring ideas forward and create our second annual entry to display and reflect all that we do to give back to our community. The preliminary plan is to tow a flatbed trailer with decorative bunting and other displays. Anyone interested in joining the committee or otherwise volunteering to help with this project please, contact John Smith at JWMSmith@msn.com. _________________________________
Submitted by: Grand Lodge Newsletter
#197 BILLIARDS NEWS (540) 330-2825 pats500sl@yahoo.com
Lower Level @ the Elks Club 1143 Persinger Rd., SW, Roanoke, VA
Balloting – January 11 Lois M. Traver Michael D. Traver
Membership Sponsor: Christine Jordan Sponsor: Christine Jordan
Roanoke Elks Lodge #197 does not discriminate in its membership because of race, religion or sex. Any member of this lodge knowing good reason why any applicant mentioned above should not become a member of this order is conscience-bound to make the same known to the Exalted Ruler, which information will be held strictly in confidence.
Manager’s Corner - Roanoke Elks #197 was pleased to raise enough donations to deliver meals to 75 needy families in our community for Thanksgiving dinner. Our faithful Elks delivered the baskets to the families on Nov. 20. Each family received enough food for 2 weeks including all the fixin’s for Thanksgiving as well as toothpaste, shampoo and such. This is an annual tradition for Elks #197 with special thanks to our absent member Don Kirtley, who was the heart and soul of the program that lives on in his name.
Annual Lodge Billiards Championship Members Only – No-Fee 8-Ball Tournament Sunday, January 9, 2011, 1:00 p.m. No-Fee 9-Ball Tournament Sunday, January 16, 2011, 1:00 p.m. Valentines Member-Son/Daughter No-Fee Tournament Sunday, February 13, 2011, 1:00 p.m. Charlie Bauserman, Billiards Chair, 330-2777
- Elk T-shirts, visors and Polos for sale. Just ask Maryann Bishop!!! _________________________________ Wednesday Night Dinner Specials – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (while supplies last) Wednesday, Jan. 5 – Manager’s Special … TBA Wednesday, Jan. 12 – Ham, pinto beans, fried potatoes and cornbread … $5.95 Wednesday, Jan. 19 – Salmon Cakes, corn pudding, mashed potatoes and green beans with bread … $6.95 Wednesday, Jan. 26 – Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, green beans and bread … $5.95 Wednesday, Feb. 2 – Pot Roast, carrots, potatoes and green beans with bread … $5.95 Friday Night Dinner Specials – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (while supplies last) Friday, Jan. 7 – Stuffed Shells with tossed salad and garlic bread … $5.95 Friday, Jan. 14 – Parmesan-crusted tilapia, garlic mashed potatoes, corn and bread … $6.95 Friday, Jan. 21 – Beef Stroganoff with tossed salad and garlic bread … $6.95 Friday, Jan. 28 – Chicken ala King with tossed salad and garlic bread … $5.95 Friday, Feb. 4 – Fried chicken, mac-n-cheese, green beans and bread … $5.95
January 4 January 18
AUXILIARY NEWS NO Board Meeting Membership Meeting, 7 p.m.