Hello Members all! Summer is coming to a quick close! Summer is a very busy time for everyone, we are looking forward to putting on some amazing events this fall. Now that everyone busy summer schedule is over we are starting to plan for a Fall Clam Bake, Halloween Party and annual Veteran s Dinner. Visitations are approaching soon and I hope that many of you will be able to attend and support your Lodge in the Spirit of Elkdom. Now that the busy summer is behind us and our lives are getting back to normal I look forward to seeing and socializing with you all at our Lodge. Just a reminder that our meetings will be held on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of every month. Your input is always welcomed and new ideas are needed. Please make an effort to attend Lodge meetings. Also, just a friendly reminder to the Officers and Trustees that proper Lodge attire is once again required. Our Bingo remains strong, I would like to thank all of the Bingo volunteers for their hard work and dedication! However, more volunteers are always welcome, if you can help, contact Fran Sikorski. "The Elk's Alphabet" The "A" is for "Altar," where proudly repose The Three Precious Symbols that every Elk knows. The "B" is for "Brother, a word that we love; It makes us all kin, does the term from above. The "C" is for "Charity, noblest of deeds; It carries a blessing in each of its seeds. The "D" is for "Discord" we never have known, And "Duty," that bids us to take care of our own. The "E" is for "Eleven," the hour of prayer, When "Our Absent Brothers" our loving thoughts share. The "F" is for "Fidelity," ne'er does it lag; Just now it bids us to stand up for our Flag. The "G" stands for "God," the Omnipotent King, Whose children we are, and whose praises we sing. The "H" is for our "Home," where a welcome awaits, The "Wandering Elk" who has come to our gates. The "I" is for "Initiate," waiting the words, That makes him an Elk, with a place in the herds. The "J" is for "Justice," impartial and free, Yet tempered with Mercy, as Justice should be. The "K" is for "Knowledge," that thrills you and me, That all the world honors the "B.P.O.E." The "L" is for "Lodges," all over the land, About fifteen hundred, and many more planned. The "M" is for "Mem'ry," of each bygone prince Who helped found our Order, just 150 years since. The "N" is the "Nation" of which we're a part, And love for it burns bright in ev'ry Elk's heart. The "O" is for our "Order," and likewise our "Oath," As long as life lasts, we'll be faithful to both. The "P" is our "Pockets," that we reach in, and quick, To help the distressed, and the poor, and the sick. The "Q" is the "Queens" of our hearts and our lives, Our Mothers, and Sisters, our Sweethearts, and Wives. The "R" is "religion," we know only ONE: To do good to all, and do evil to none. The "S" is the "Star" that looks down from above, And sheds on our Altar the radiance of love. The "T" is for "Time," with his scythe and his glass; He bids us remember, "Do good as ye pass." The "U" is the "Unknown," where are Brothers of old, Found rest when the story of life was all told. And "V" is the "Vision" that sometimes seems plain Of that Other World where we'll meet them again. The "W" the "Widows" who call not in vain; We've helped them before, and we'll help them again. The "X" that's the "Xample" we set to the world, Wherever the standard of Elkdom's unfurled. The "Y" is for "Youngsters," for someone has told How Elks are all children who never grow old. The "Z" is the "Zeal" that we have for the Right; Sincerely, Randy Schimmenti, ER
Amsterdam Elks Newsletter Published Monthly 8 Fourth Avenue P.O. Box 101 Lodge Officers Exalted Ruler: Randy Schimmenti Est. Leading Knight: Cliff Gillis Est. Loyal Knight: Jackie Sikorski Est. Lecturing Knight: Lisa Gustas Esquire: Carmella Gillis, PER Inner Guard: Chuck Torres Tiler: Victor A. Sperduto, PER Secretary: Robert L. Reidy, PDDGER Treasurer: Larry Mazur Chaplain: Kathleen Deamer Trustees 1 Years: Larry Steiger Chairmen 2 Years: Don Hosier, Jr. 3 Years: Rich Boice, PER 4 Years: Steve Sahler, PER 5 Years: Fran Sikorski, PDDGER Bingo & Bell Jar Every Thursday at 7:00 PM $1,800.00 in Bingo Prizes Plus Two 60/40 Games And Bonus Ball Extra! Concession Stand provided Birthday Coupon Good for one Free Drink Present to Bartender Name Good any day of Birthday Month Bingo Caller schedule for September $ Past Exalted Rulers R. Reidy, PDDGER C. Niles F. Sikorski PDDGER D. Phillis B. Gustas DDGER J. McLain R. Best J. Rafferty Sr D. Drenzek E. Kielbasa J. Holik G. Dormond Jr. D. Devito S. Sahler R. Boice M. LaCoppola M. Kielthy V. Sperduto C. Gillis M. Donahue C. Steiger R. Sumislawski L. Gustas P. Cudmore Week 1-Don Week-2 Larry Week 3-Chuck Week 4-Brian If you can't make it call Fran at 469-8551. Bingo: July Occasions: 5 Attendants: 839 Receipts: $19,478.00 Prizes: $12,702.80 Net to account: $6,775.20
SECRETARY MESSAGE FOR: AUGUST 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 * REQUEST FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP: NONE * REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT BY AFFILIATION: NONE. * REQUEST FOR TRANSFER DIMIT: NONE. * REQUEST FOR AFFILIATION BY DIMIT: NONE * REQUEST FOR ABSOLUTE DIMIT: NONE * APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP: SARA DINKELO. * ADMITTED BY AFFILITATION: NONE. * DECEASED THROUGH AUGUST 22 ND : NONE. * INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE REPORT: NONE * BALLOTING ON CANDIDATE: NONE * ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP: EDMOND FARHART, SARA DINKELO. * INITIATION: SEPTEMBER 17 EDMOND FARHART. * VISITATION SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 * INITIATION AT VISITATION OF: SARA DINKELO & JOSHUA WILSON ****************************************************************************************************** STATUS 2014-15: ACTIVE 174 DELINQUENT 18 DECEASED 1 NOTICE: DUES PAYMENT ARE DUE TO THE LODGE BY APRIL 1. PLEASE RE- MIT PAYMENT. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP FEE $58. SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: NOTIFY THE LEADING KNIGHT CLIFF. NOTICE: FOLLOW THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND OPERATION OF THE LOUNGE. DO NOT BE/BECOME AN OFFENDER. THE LOUNGE IS A PRIVILIDGE. VISITATION: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 IN AMSTERDAM MEETING NOTICE: STARTING IN SEPTEMBER MEET- INGS WILL BE HELD TWICE A MONTH ON THE 1 ST & 3 RD WEDNESDAY.
September 2014 #244 The Elks Soccer Shoot will be held on September 20,2014 at the Amsterdam High School Soccer Fields from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30PM. Please contact Marty Hughes if you are willing to help. Volunteers are needed. We are again partnering with the Amsterdam Youth Soccer Club so this event will be well attended by the Youth of Amsterdam. The District Shoot out will be held on Friday September 26, 2014 at the Greenwich Elks Lodge at 7:00P.M. Thanks for your Support!! 842-6363 Yes it s that time again for our annual Halloween Parade. This Year will be very special as we are celebrating the 10th anniversary as sponsors of this annual event for the city of Amsterdam. Each year, it gets bigger and better! Volunteers are needed, sign up sheets will be at the lodge or call Jo Sperduto at 843-2907, Jackie Sikorski at 842-9098 or the Elks Lodge at 8426363 if you can help. You will be in for an amazing fun treat!!!
Scholarship News!!! Just a reminder that the Most Valuable Student applications will be available on line starting September 1st, 2014. The web site is; www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ mvs.cfm These are available to ALL high-school seniors. The paper applications, after filling them out on line, are due to me, on or by December 5th, 2014. Please make sure the student signs in all the required places, and also the parents, and please follow all the directions about dates, etc. I will have the information in the High- School Guidance offices, by the second week in September. The Legacy Awards are available to children, step-children, grandchildren, and step-grandchildren of Elks', who are High- School Seniors. The Elk member must have been a member since April 1st of 2012. These are also completed on line, and sent directly to Grand Lodge electronically. These applications are due January 30, 2015. The New York State applications are available to high-school seniors, and college students thru their Junior year in college, whose PARENT, is an ELK. I will have them available at the Lodge, or hopefully on line, after I hear from the State Chairman. The NYS Repeat Scholarship applications, are sent directly to previous State winners, and are usually due a little later. Please watch your mail for these, if your child has won a previous NYS award. Good luck to all the students, and feel free to call me at 842-9098, or e-mail me @ jackiesikorski@hotmail.com & Northeast District Scholarship Chairwoman Jackie Sikorski, Lodge #101
WELCOME TO THE FALL MILLER LITE CLAM SMEAR BARBECUE! AMSTERDAM ELKS LODGE # 101 SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH COCKTAILS AT 5 PM PLEASE STOP BY AND SIGN UP AT THE LODGE OR CALL THE LODGE AND ASK TO BE SIGNED UP 842-6363 $ 10 DOLLARS PER PERSON. We will be firing up the barbecue grill outside. There will be: hamburgers, cheezeburgers, Hot Dogs and sausage and peppers. Home made salads and steam clams. Music and give aways all night. Raffles & special drink prices and plenty of Ice cold Miller Lite draft beer. Please mark your calendars and bring your family and friends. Guests are always welcome when a companied by a member. We look forward to many more events this fall and winter. Come and enjoy and SUPPORT YOUR LODGE DRINK SPECIALS START AT 5 TILL? BARBECUE 6 TO 8 PM. John Merendo Memorial Steak Bake Saturday September 27 th, 2014 Cocktails at 3:00 pm Dinner at 4:00 pm All proceeds to benefit Elks National Foundation Pre-sale tickets only. Contact Cliff Gillis at 843-2937 or the lodge 842-6363 for tickets Cost is $15 Steak, baked potato, corn, salad, desert, coffee Kids 12 & under $7 (Hot Dog / Hamburger)
Delinquent list Altieri, Anthony Duchessi, John M Gardinier, Floyd Gillis, Andrew N Hamm III, Clarence Janeski, William A Keach, Elmer Robert Kline, William S Marotta, Peter Mazur, Francis A Miseno, Nicholas T Quandt, Thomas J Ross, John J Russo, Vincent Sise, Joseph M Sorette, Martin Wilczak, William A It s that time again Time to purchase your Charity Mania Football Fundraiser tickets. Chance to win $1,000 s Get online music downloads for only $20 and then have a blast playing this exciting sweepstakes based on professional football! Get your game cards and WIN!! See Brian for your tickets 518-843-9083
The Members of Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619 Cordially Invite You To Attend The Northeast District Annual Charity Auction To be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 Cocktails: 5:00 6:00 pm (cash bar) Dinner: 6:00 pm Auction: 7:15 pm At The Ballston Spa Elk s Lodge #2619 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 Cost: $15.00 per person Hors d oeuvres during cocktail hour, butler passed, include: various quesadillas, mini quiche, spanakopita Tossed Salad, Rolls and Butter Entrees Served Buffet Style Include: Baked Tilapia with Lemon Dill Sauce Chicken Marsala Sliced London Broil with Mushroom Gravy Roasted Red Potatoes Vegetable Medley Dinner catered by Sunset Café, Ballston Spa Dessert Tables and Coffee to follow Dinner Desserts provided by Members of Ballston Spa Elks Lodge For Reservations, please contact Vicki Brown by telephone 884-8012 or email: vickibrownpddger@gmail.com no later than Saturday, October 11 th WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING YOU FOR THE EVENING! State President Visits Northeast District October 17-19
September 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Trustee Meeting 6:45 PM Lodge meeting 7:30 PM 4 Bingo Caller Don 5 6 7 8 9 House Committee Meeting 7:00 PM 10 11 Bingo Caller Larry 12 13 14 15 16 17 Trustee Meeting 6:45 PM Lodge meeting 7:30 PM 18 Bingo- Caller Chuck 19 20 Elks Soccer Shoot 10-12:30 21 22 23 24 25 Bingo Caller Brian 26 27 Steak Bake 3:00PM 28 29 30 October 1, 2014 Visitation Amsterdam
Amsterdam Lodge 101 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks P.O. Box 101 8 Fourth Avenue Amsterdam, New York 12010-0101 A Fraternal Organization Current Resident Non Profit Org. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 101 Amsterdam, N. Y. 12010 Northeast District #6280 Visitation Schedule October 1 st, 2014 October 7 th, 2014 Lodge Lodge Amsterdam Saratoga Wilton October 13 th, 2014 Waterford Lodge 9/2 HARRY KEOSAIAN, JAMES D OTTATI, WILLIAM PETROSINO 9/3 RICARDO PACHECO 9/8 LOUIS FERRARO & WILLIAM KLINE 9/16 JOSEPH M. RILEY III 9/21 CHAD MAJEWSKI 9/23 FRANCIS C SIKORSKI, PDDGER 9/24 ROBERT G. COULOMBE, & VINCENT C JENDRZEJCZAK 9/27 JOHN C HOLIK, PER, MARTIN J. HUGHES 9/28 RALPH ALBANESE Cohoes- October 22 nd, 2014 Clifton Park Lodge November 1 st, 2014 Mechanicville- Stillwater Lodge November 5 th, 2014 Greenwich Lodge November 13 th, 2014 Scotia Glenville Lodge November 20 th, 2014 Ballston Spa Lodge