It is my sad duty to announce the death of our Past Exalted Ruler Fran Olech (ER 1964-65). The family has requested our Service at Tomon's Funeral Home in Middleburg Heights on Thursday 11/13/08 at 7:00 p.m. The announcement will be in the Plain Dealer on Wednesday. If you are available to participate, please let Lori Sottosanti know and plan to wear your tuxedo. Thank you very much
Golden Elk Award
Applications for the Golden Elk Award will be accepted until 31 December 2008. The application forms are available at the Lodge; please request one from the bartender. After completing the form, seal the envelope and leave it in the locked box for bulletin articles as I will pick them up from there.
When the Committee has chosen a worthy recipient, I will post the date and time of the Awards Ceremony in the Lodge bulletin and on the Lodge bulletin board. The Selection Rules for this award are presently posted on the bulletin board for your reference. Thank you for your support and cooperation in this important task of recognizing our fellow Lodge members who have gone above and beyond the normal creed of Elkdom in serving both the Lodge and their fellow Lodge members.
Fraternally, PER Lori Sottosanti President, PER Association
“QUEEN OF HEARTS”
Saturday Night Drawing!!
FIRST DRAWING:
NOVEMBER 1, 2008 9 pm
FIRST DRAWING: NOVEMBER 1, 2008 9 pm or shortly thereafter
Rules:
- Tickets can be purchased by members, spouses or widows only.
- Tickets 1 for $1.00, 3 for $2.00, or 8 for $5.00.
- Deck of cards numbered 1 through 54
- Info on ticket, name, membership #, and envelope # of preferred card (1-54)–if any info is missing ticket will be discarded and another drawn
- Spouses use membership number of member.
Winners
- If your card is queen of hearts you win the pot if you are here—50% if you are not.
- If any other queen is your card—you win 10% of pot if you are here—5% if you are not.
- If a joker is your card—you win 15% of pot if you are here—7.5% if you are not.
- If your ticket is drawn, and your card is not a winner and you are present you win $25.00
Additional Rules
- When the jackpot is won, the current week’s sales will carry to next drawing.
- Only one name per ticket and only paid up members are eligible to participate!
- Only three designated members of the lodge will have a key to the card cabinet. The cabinet will only be opened for drawing or to set up another game.
- Game will be set up with assistance of several members.
- A new game starts with current week of sales.
- All payouts over $599. will be issued a “1099”
- You can only purchase tickets for yourself.
- No ticket sales on Saturday!
- Tickets must be purchased and deposited in box at the time of purchase.
All questions should be directed to Gene Koerber, 440-840-4845.
2009 OHIO ELKS CALENDARS
FOR SALE
Calendars are now on sale for $20.00. Calendars have a potential winning number based on both the Pick 4 lottery drawings. Great for personal use, or for holiday gift-giving, and the project raises some much-needed revenue for our Lodge.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS / OUR TOWN and ALL AROUND BOOKS
Parma Lodge is selling the above 2009 books that can be used now. The price of each book is $25.00 and savings can be realized in as little as one or two uses of the books.
If ordering either or both books, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the Lodge Lounge and leave a check made out to the Parma Elks Lodge #1938 in the black payment box.
The deadline for ordering either book is December 1, 2008.
Your support of this fund raiser is greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (216) 749-4841. Joe Mandula, Treasurer
State Bowling Tournament
State Bowling Tournament will be held in Bellfountaine, OH in Feb. Bowling at Lakewood Lodge Feb through Apr or May 2009. National Tournament in Huntington, W Va. Contact Lakewood Lodge for more details. All members welcome to participate.
HISTORY OF THE ELKS
See previous History Articles Here
PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
Balloting at Meeting on 11/13/2008
- Anthony J. Flowers, Redfern Road, Parma, Accountant, sponsored by Gregory Flowers
- Neil J. Giering, Acadia Drive, Sagamore Hills, Business Agent for the Pipefitters, sponsored by Ronald C. Clow
- Thomas Jubeck, Green Valley Drive, Mentor, Pipefitter, sponsored by Ronald C. Clow
- Anthony C. Clow, Sagamore Road, Parma, sponsored by Ronald C. Clow
- Donald Ols, Katherine Street, N. Ridgeville, Pipefitter, sponsored by Ronald C. Clow
- Dante DiCioccio, State Road, Parma, Baker, sponsored by Brigid Sabo
Canceling Articles for the Military
Due to the lack of participation, after three years I am canceling the program unless I get more interest in it. For the last 4 months I have only one or two people donating articles besides myself and have not been able to fill even one box in that time. If I do not get more donations, the box in the Elks main hallway will be removed on December 1st. I hope I do not have to remove that box but it is up to YOU.
Remembering Our Troops
We are collecting items for packages going to the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other remote locations around the world. Click here for a list of recommended items. A list is also posted at the Lodge.
Boxes will be in the main hallway outside the Lounge for contributions. The USO will do the mailing and the Parma Elks will be acknowledged in the mailings.
Since the war on terror, the USO has sent over 20,500 packages to our troops overseas. Monetary contributions are also needed to defray the cost of $8.50 to send each package. Checks can be made out to Parma Elks #1938 and send them to PO Box 29008, Parma, OH 44129. We will then send one check to the USO.
Travel sized items only are requested. The troops have to carry everything with them. Besides large items are too bulky and cost more in packaging.
Please indicate on the check that it is for Troop Packaging. We can make a difference in the lives of the men and women who are putting their lives on the line everyday. Please join me in this worthwhile project to show our troops we care!
God Bless them and God Bless America!
Thanks for your support, Norm Fugitt, Americanism Chairman
2008-2009 ER LODGE PINS
NOW AVAILABLE
AT THE BAR FOR $3.00
AMERICANISM
For months now we have heard from the candidates running for the honor to be the next President of the United States of America. An awesome responsibility to run a government for all Americans. No matter what that person does or says, there are always critics ready to find fault.
Many countries do not have the luxury to vote for the leader of their country. They fight for the right to choose a leader, and are usually jailed or executed for what they believe. We have that right, but many do not choose to use it. They would rather sit at home and let others do the voting.
November is the VOTE month--Venture Out To Elect. Whoever wins whether it is your candidate or not, that person will have four years as your President. That person deserves your backing. America is a great country and we should be proud to be an American, so on the second Tuesday of November use your right to VOTE. Correction: The Presidential Election is held on the Tuesday following the First Monday In November - This Year - November 4, 2008
Norm Fugitt, Americanism Chairman
VETERANS, TROOPS CAN ALWAYS SALUTE
A change to Section 9 of the U.S. Flag Code written into the Defense Authorization Act this year now gives veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces the authority to render a salute to the flag, whether or not they are in uniform or wearing identifying veteran apparel.
All others present should remove any headwear, face the flag and place their right hand over their heart. Headwear should be held to the left shoulder, leaving the right hand over the heart.
These acts are to be conducted anytime there is a hoisting or lowering of the U.S. Flag, whenever it passes. Foreign country citizens should stand at attention.
Norman Fugitt, Americanism Chairman
VETERANS
Thanks to all our members who donated books and other miscellaneous items for our Veterans. Your Lodge made its 287th consecutive donation to the hospital in Brecksville in October.
We are very short of paperback books and need your help with the donations.
Rich Grzelecki and Frank Lehnert
Veteran’s Chairpersons
MANAGER'S CORNER
This is the month for giving thanks. I would like to thank Jim Salary for donating the things to put up a fence for our horse shoe pit, everyone involved to make it possible and to all the volunteers year round. Thank you.
Don’t forget Elks Appreciation Day, Friday, November 28, 2008 from 3 pm to 6 pm. To show our appreciation—Brigid, Michelle, Rose, Connie and myself will have food from 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday, November 28, 2008. Wear something with our Elks symbol on it and get 25 cents off drinks and beer.
Stop in the Lounge for our $2.00 Special on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays—12 pm to 3 pm. Choice of hot dog or mini burger, chips and a 10 ounce Miller Draft—all for just $2.00.
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Watch for our Lounge upcoming events including Tom & Jerry, Superbowl and Chili Cookoff.
Your Bar Manager, Josie Clow
LOUNGE Open All Sundays at Noon Browns Game Specials Beer & Food Specials Every Sunday
BIRTHDAY CERTIFICATE
Are you on the birthday list and is today your birthday? Bring the ad from the monthly Info with you and stop by the Lounge ON YOUR BIRTHDAY for one free beverage complements of ... The Trustees
CEREBRAL PALSY COIN BANK REPORT
Amount collected in coin banks from September 3rd through October 8th was $371.30.
Donors: Bar Bank, E. Behrend, J. & J. Bolibrush, R. Brant, R. Clow, R. Dial, Fisher/Murphy, J. Knapp, G. Koerber, D. Kolesar, E. Kupski, R. Laudi, F. Lehnert, E. McGrath, R. Mirtich, P. Neal, K. Oberg, B. Radwanski, C. Radwanski, C. Schulz, S. & D. Sottosanti, G. Thomas
Winner of the September Fish Fry was Rick Dial.
Thank you. John Bolibrush, Chairman
Reminder: November 4th is the last day I will receive banks for this year, anything after November 4th will go for the next year.
YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT PAID-UP MEMBERSHIP CARD TO ENTER THE LOUNGE.
If you are buzzed in, please be prepared to present your membership card to the bartender.
BE A PROPOSER!
WE LIKE YOU, WE'LL LIKE YOUR FRIEND, PROPOSE A FRIEND FOR MEMBERSHIP AND BE A PART OF ELKDOM!
FINANCING FOR THE "INFO" COMES FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
BECOME AN ADVERTISER TO SUPPORT OUR LODGE ...AND SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS.