Tailgating Sundays
Football season is upon us and it’s time for tailgate parties! Join us every Sunday during the real season starting September 11th. Every Browns Sunday game, the Lounge will provide free hot dogs. Bring a dish to share with others. There will be beer specials.
Boy Scouts
Our Troop/Pack 24 is now recruiting for any boy (first grade to 20 years old) interested in the Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scout Troop meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge Hall. They will be starting back up Sept 12th. Cub Scouts are also recruiting for boys starting the first grade through 5th grade. The dens meet at different times during the week based upon the adult leaders’ schedule. They have a pack meeting on the 4th Monday of each month. For any boy OR girl in high school up to 20 years old, the Venture Crew is also recruiting. This program is for teens interested in camping, hiking, and activities designed by and for teens. For more information, please contact me at 440-316-7091. Bruce Abens Troop 24 Scoutmaster (440) 316-7091
Entertainment Book/ OurTown & All Around Book
Parma Lodge is selling the above 2012 books. Both offer great discounts for dining, sports, travel, entertainment, etc. The price is the same as last year. The Entertainment Book is $30.00 and the price of Our Town and All Around Book is $28.00. Savings may be realized in as little as one or two uses of the books.
If ordering either or both books, please telephone me at 216-749-4841, email at jcm@n2net.net or see me at the Lodge. Then, please leave a check made out to the Parma Elks Lodge #1938 in the black payment box. I will bring the books to the Lodge or deliver them to your home. If you have any questions or want to review either book, please contact me. Your support of this fundraiser is greatly appreciated.
Joe Mandula, Treasurer
THANK YOU!
A big thank you to the “Tuesday drawing folks.” Recently, the Veterans Committee received a report of two Veterans who literally did not have underwear. An announcement was made at the Tuesday drawing and, through your generosity, we were able to deliver much needed new items to these Vets who are down on their luck— thank you!!!!!!!!!
2011 Bowling Season
The next bowling season will be starting in September. We would like to make this one the best yet and are encouraging more members to join (including you newbies who we don't see that often).
The first half will be 10 weeks (9/12-11/13), and the second half will be 12 weeks (1/16/12-4/9/12). The weekly cost will be $4.00 and includes a day trip to Rivers Casino, tentatively planned for 4/29/12.
For those not wanting to go on the casino trip, the trip portion of the money will be included with your prize money. There will be a sign up sheet on the side of the bowling machine.
No worries if you don't have a team, we can pair you up. We would also like to promote more member interaction and would like to have a potluck sometime during the holiday break.
Please contact Kathee O’Brien (216-702-6682) or Kim Smith (216-926-7660) with any questions or suggestions. Please consider joining, it's a great way to meet new people, get a little exercise and beat the winter blahs.
Paper Recycling
Save your paper for our Lodge’s recycling bin. No cardboard please.
TUESDAY DRAWING
Did you know we have a drawing every Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm?
ATTENTION MEMBERS!! CHANGE OF TIME!! STARTING THE FIRST TUESDAY IN SEPTEMBER (SEPTEMBER 6th), OUR TUESDAY DRAWING WILL BE HELD AT 8:00 PM, NOT AT 9:00 PM AS IN THE PAST.
Visit your lodge on Tuesday evening and enjoy the fun, and a chance to win big bucks. If you are a paid up member, just come down any time the lodge is open before the drawing on Tuesday. You can enter your name in the book up till 7:00 pm before the drawing. It only costs a dollar. Our pot is growing and you could be a winner!!!!!
Think Summer
To Help Military…
Please support our troops and veterans by refraining from removing items placed in the lodge foyer—thank you!
Most of you will be traveling during the summer months, and you may be stopping at motels and hotels overnight. Please consider bringing all of the freebees that are offered (the soap, shampoo, lotions, etc.) to the Lodge.
The large box in the Lobby is used to collect items for the men and women fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. All contributions that you can add to the box will be appreciated.
Last month, we had been given money to purchase items for our donation box. We provided the recipient a receipt for the items that were bought.
Please help us remember our military. click here for A list of items needed . Thank You from me and the men and women who are risking their lives for us.
Norm Fugitt, Americanism Chairman
ELK FUNERAL SERVICE
An Elk service is held at the request of the family of the departed. Elk members should discuss this with those who will be responsible for carrying out the members wishes upon their death. Put it in writing and make it part of their final papers. Also include the phone number of the lodge to make it easier to contact the lodge secretary and Exalted Ruler. Most funeral directors will assist in making proper contact with the lodge.
“QUEEN OF HEARTS”
Saturday Night Drawing!!
DRAWING: 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
When Jackpot exceeds $5,000.00 and your ticket is drawn and your card is not a winner and you are present, you win $100.00.
ONE CHANGE IN THE GAME IS THAT NOW YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS UP TO 6PM ON SATURDAYS.
HISTORY OF THE ELKS
See previous History Articles Here
PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
Balloting at Meeting
on 8/25/2011
- Daniel Ezra, Front Desk Clerk, Cleveland, sponsored by Anthony Clow
2011-2012 ER LODGE PINS
NOW AVAILABLE
AT THE BAR
$3.00
or 2/$5.00
AMERICANISM
On September 11th, I encourage everyone to place an American flag outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. On this tenth anniversary of our country's worst tragedy, every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag. We do this in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11 and their family, friends, and loved ones who continue to endure the pain. In addition, we do this to honor those who are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms. In the days, weeks, and months following September 11, 2001, our country was bathed in American flags. Our citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times. I do not believe it should take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity once again. Our American flag is the fabric of our country. Together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.
Norm Fugitt, Americanism Chairman
VETERANS
Please continue to support our Veterans—here’s how you can help:
- Donate paperback books. We will be sure they are delivered to our Veterans. (Don’t forget to check out garage sales and library sales too!)
- Donate your no longer wanted DVDs/CDs which will be sold to benefit our Veteran’s programs (no VHS please--drop off to the rack by the bowling machine).
- Purchase the DVDs/CDs (located by the bowling machine) at $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00, you won’t find a better bargain and it is one of the few ways we are able to raise monies for our programs.
- Bake for the Veterans—drop off your bakery at the Lodge on Tuesdays, we’ll make sure it is delivered for our Veterans’ enjoyment.
- Bring in your GENTLY used clothing (no underwear please), women’s and men’s, and it will be delivered to our Veterans’ shelters.
- Donate—donations are used to offset our costs. Our costs include purchasing much needed personal items for needy Veterans, “goody bags” for our hospitalized Vets and prizes for our monthly bingo games both at Wade Park and Broadview Multi Care.
If you have any questions, please call Fran at 216-469-7401—THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS!
The Veteran’s Committee
MANAGER'S CORNER
Summer is ending, so make sure you stop in the Lounge for cocktail hours as follows: Monday through Thursdays, from opening until 7 pm and Saturdays from noon until 7 pm—twenty-five cents off all drinks, so hurry in before summer is gone.
Tailgate with us for all Browns games starting Sunday, September 11th. The Lounge will provide free hot dogs, but please bring in something to share with other Tailgaters Browns fans. Go Browns! Please attend all the different functions and support your Lodge. We are trying to hold many functions for everyone’s benefit; if you have suggestions, please contact me at 440-842-2320. Watch for upcoming events—see inside the bulletin. Enjoy the remainder of the summer.
Your Bar Manager, Josie Clow
Attention I still need wines, liquors, gift cards, baskets or anything I can use to make up baskets for our successful Chinese Raffle in October. Please drop off your items with my name on it by October 16th. The raffle will be from October 23rd until October 30th. The drawing will be held on Sunday, October 30th, at 3 pm. So join us for the Browns vs. San Francisco game at 4:15 pm
BIRTHDAY CERTIFICATE
is today your birthday? Bring the ad from the "info" with your drivers license and stop by the Lounge on YOUR BIRTHDAY for one free beverage compliments of…The Trustees
CEREBRAL PALSY COIN BANK REPORT
Amount collected in the coin banks for the month of July was $112.16.
Donors: B. Coad, R. Dearth, R. Dobies, T. Fink, G. Flowers, S. Fry, N. Fugitt, J. Gagne, L. Hasenohrl, R. Mirtich, K. Nagy, J. Neitzel, K. Oberg, R. Selepena
Total collected to date is $1,138.99. Continue to keep collecting monies for those coin banks. Don’t forget that all change and dollar bills fit in those banks just as well as pennies. IT IS FOR A GOOD CAUSE. Remember Canadian change will not be counted. Check the bulletin board for the current count on banks turned in. Check out the new CP Pins, 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00 and the Sweetheart of an Elk for $5.00. Thanks for your support.
Save the date for the 26th Annual CP Fundraiser which will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Volunteers are needed to cook, pass out door prizes, sell prize tickets, tend bar, and clean-up. We are also in need of donations of pasta, sauce, salad, bottles for the open bar, and door prizes. Contact Gene Koerber 440-840-4845, Karen Kupchik 216-739-0347 (evenings), or Rosemary Selepena 440-759-7426. Watch for next month’s newsletter for more details.
Karen Kupchik & Rosemary Selepena, Chairs
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!
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