As this emblem is first in our hearts as loyal Americans, so it is close to our altar as loyal Elks Published by the Essex Elk s Lodge Essex Elks News A Note from Volume 49 No. 9 September 2015 1007 East Homberg Avenue ~ Baltimore Maryland 21221 ~ 410-686-7797 - Hall Rentals 410-686-3547 Hello Everyone, September 2015 It's that time of the year when our children are heading back to school. Let s be aware that they will be running around and crossing the streets. As usual, I will repeat our Lodge is doing well and participation in our events and activities for the Lodge are getting better. Hate to repeat myself again but all of our committees could use new and fresh people with new and fresh ideas so if you have time on your hands now that the little ones are back in school stop by or give us a call. Thanks. I d like to take a moment to thank all of our Board Members, Trustees, and our chair officers as well as our Committees for the fine work that they do to help make our Lodge so successful. Again, I would like to " Thank Everyone" for all of their contributions in finding ways to make our Lodge the Best it could Be!! Don't forget watch for the up and coming events. Again, if you can help out in any of them please do so, or bring your friends and join the fun and the Great people of this Lodge. Fraternally yours, Michael Greaver Exalted Ruler Sept. 9th Senior Bingo Lunch and Cards $13 Sept. 13th Sept 20th Sept.20th Sept 26th Sept 27th Tuesday Nights Ravens Opening Day Plus Tailgating Breakfast Buffet Ravens and Tailgating CRAB FEAST Ravens and Tailgating Shuffle Bow, SHRIMP and BINGO Thursday Nights Horse Shoes, WINGS and BINGO Saturday Nights THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO AT THE ESSEX ELKS BAR BINGO and regular menu Kit]h_n foo^ s_rvi]_ Tu_s Fri Noon 8 pm & S[t 4-7 pm Essex Elk s Officers Exalted Ruler Michael Greaver Est. Leading Knight Geneil Dupack Est. Loyal Knight Linda Greaver Vibbert Est. Lecturing Knight Diane Mattheu Secretary Russ Blosser Treasurer Lucas Cunha Esquire Robert Kedzierski Tiler John Weaver Inner Guard William Milburn, Sr., PER Chaplain Marie Cavey Presiding Justice Douglas Caraway Alternate to Grand Lodge Joseph McGeeney, PER Trustee 5 Years Trustee 4 Years Trustee 3 Years Trustee 2 Years Trustee 1 Years TRUSTEES COMMITTEES Jim Trent Helen Gruzs Ron Hershey Bobby Zingel Chuck Hale Affairs Ron Hershey Americanism Joseph McGeeney PER Audit.Bingo Bill Milburn, PER Senior Bingo Helen Gruzs Community Affairs Geneil Dupack Constitution & By Laws Lee Davis, PSP Drug Awareness Joseph McGeeney PER Flag Day Geneil Dupack Government Relation H. Lee Davis PER Hall Rentals Geneil Dupack House Chairperson Geneil Dupack Indoctrinations Robert Kedzierski Investigations Marie Cavey Lodge Activities Emma Hasse, PER Memorial Service Geneil Dupack Elks National Foundation Diane Mattheu Veteran Affairs H. Lee Davis PSP Youth Activities Bill Milburn PER PER Chairperson Karl Hove, SR. PER News Letter Editor Jim Kinard
PAGE 2 ESSEX ELKS NEWS VOLUME 49 NO. 9 HOUSE COMMITTEE Next meeting Sunday September 6th at 10:30 am. Sunday Breakfast Buffet September 20th and October 18th. Look for something special November 8th Shuffle Bowl NEW league starts Tuesday Sept. 14th Sign up in lodge or contact ER Mike Greaver R[v_ns season is HERE: We have a great line up of TAILGATING Parties scheduled, Sept 13th, Sept 20th and Sept 27th. Antler Room will be open for all games and remain open until the end of game, even for 8:30 games. Help wanted: Bartenders and kitchen help ANTLER ROOM MEALS Tuesday Nights Shrimp Night Wednesday Nights Sept. 2nd Taco night and quesadillas Sept. 9th Salisbury steak Sept. 16th Sandwich night- turkey club and Reubens Sept. 23rd Subs, salads and pizza Sept. 30th Open face roast beef Thursday Nights Wing Night plus most of Friday Nights Meals: Sept. 4th Italian night Sept. 11th Pork chops and chicken cordon blue Sept. 18th Chicken and rib night Sept. 25th Seafood night Saturdays Bar Bingo 7 pm Full menu available Possibly specials Sundays, stop in, have a beverage and if you are hungry we will be more than happy to fix you something to eat. Geneil Dupack, House Chairperson Dead line to email information for the News Letter is the Thursday after the second Regular meeting Send to essexelks@gmail.com ANTLER ROOM Hours for foo^ s_rvi]_ Tu_s^[y thru Fri^[y Noon 8 pm [n^ S[tur^[y 4-7 pm God has eyes for the just; may he have eyes for you. Marie Cavey, Chaplain
VOLUME 49 NO. 9 ESSEX ELKS NEWS PAGE 3 Senior Bingo 2nd Wednesday Salisbury steak, smashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. $13.00 Doors open 9:30- Bingo Starts at 11 AM Call Helen to find out how much fun it really is: 443-604-6731 Sickness and Distress Est. Leading Knight Geneil Dupack Geneil@comcast.net 443-604-3109 Member Kenny Johnson's wife Mary passed Member Raymond Johnson, Sr. Passed If you know of any sickness or distress of our members please report to Geneil Dupack, Thank You. Officer of the month Linda Vibbert Elk of the month John Nida DUES Were due on April 1, 2015 If you have not paid your dues for 2015 2016 you are now Delinquent! Lodge Year: April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 Regular Member $88.75 Life Member $28.75 NAME Member No ADDRESS City Zip SPOUSE Phone **** EMAIL ADDRESS **** @ If you would like to received News Letter in the US Mail add $5.00 to your dues and check here Identification card for Spouses/and Surviving Spouses, NO FEE Mr./Ms./Mrs. Please Mail To: Essex Elk s Lodge #1866 Attn: Secretary, 1007 East Homberg Ave. Essex MD 21221
PAGE 4 ESSEX ELKS NEWS VOLUME 49 NO. 9 Elks National Veterans Service Commission NATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS LOCH RAVEN VA BRECC 2015 VETERANS SCHEDULE September 30 Wednesday Johnny Walker/Snacks 2:00-3:30 October 14 Wednesday Vintage Entertainment/Snacks 2:00-3:00 November 18 Wednesday Puppet Man/Veterans show/snacks 2:00-3:00 December 9 Wednesday Johnny Walker/Christmas show/snacks 2:00-3:00 Anyone wishing to join us when we go to Loch Raven is more than welcome. Please check our dates closely. Our Veterans are an integral part of what Elkdom is all about! Lee Davis, PSP 410-256-9691 ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Made to Order Omelets September 20th & October 18th 8 am to 12 pm Check out the News items on the menu on November 8th Essex Elks Lodge #1866 1007 East Homberg Ave. ONLY $8.00 Adults $5.00 children 12 and under Look for something special November 8th For More Information call Geneil Dupack, House Chairperson Geneil@comcast.net 443-604-3109 HORSE SHOES Tournaments All are welcome! Come down for some friendly competition Call or see Bob Kedzierski for more information: 443-345-6199 or 410-335-7491 Shuffle Bowl NEW league starts Tuesday Sept. 14th Sign up in lodge or contact ER Mike Greaver
VOLUME 49 NO. 9 ESSEX ELKS NEWS Slow Down: Back to School Means Sharing the Road PAGE 5 Things get a li le crazy on the roads during the school year: Buses are everywhere, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay a en on than when kids are present, especially before and a er school. If You're Dropping Off Schools o en have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. More children are hit by cars near schools than at any other loca on, according to the Na onal Safe Routes to School program. The fowling apply to all school zones: Don't double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles Don't load or unload children across the street from the school Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians According to research by the Na onal Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they're walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precau ons go a long way toward keeping children safe: Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or wai ng to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersec on Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residen al areas Don't honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians Always use extreme cau on to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no ma er who has the right of way Sharing the Road with School Buses If you're driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more me to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. Never pass a bus from behind or from either direc on if you're on an undivided road if it is stopped to load or unload children If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus Be alert; children o en are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks By exercising a li le extra care and cau on drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
PAGE 6 ESSEX ELKS NEWS VOLUME 49 NO. 9 R[v_ns OPENING DAY TAILGATE PARTY RIGHT Here at the ELKS Lodge September 13th GAME STARTS 4:25PM THE Tailgating Starts 1 PM at the ELKS Gonna have corn hole, horseshoes and other fun activities along with the good old fashion tailgating. Tailgate food from the grill available as well as menu food. Drink specials, 6 TV s inside &2 outside to cheer the ravens to victory. W_[r you BEST R[v_n s G_[r to win Priz_s S_pt_m\_r 20 4:05PM G[m_ Tailgating begins 2 PM. Tailgate menu Grilled Steak Dinner (sign up required) along with our regular menu also available. S_pt_m\_r 27th G[m_ 1 PM Tailgating Starts at 11 AM with our regular menu PLUS GREAT football specials O]to\_r 18th G[m_ 4:25 PM Tailgating with mini pig roast begins 2 PM All times are subject to change STC
VOLUME 49 NO. 9 ESSEX ELKS NEWS PAGE 7 ESSEX ELKS LODGE ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB FEAST September 26th 1PM to 5 PM Crabs, Corn on the Cob, Crab Soup Limited Buffet and OPEN BAR Tickets $40.00 will be available in the Antler Room. HURRY they re going fast. Tickets or Money due back by Sept. 21st Essex Elks Lodge Bull & Oyster Roast with a Day at the Races October 25th 1-5pm Limited Buffet Open Bar Tickets just $25.00 will be available in Antler Room
PUBLISHED BY T HE ESSEX ELK S LODGE B. P. O. E. LODGE NO. 1866 1007 EAST HOMBERG AVENUE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21221 In God We Trust Summer Meetings all start at 7 PM Membership meeting 3rd Monday Board Meeting 2nd Monday Ladies meet 4th Monday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 Wings 4 Juke Box 6 House Committee Meeting 10:30AM 7 No regular meeting 1 Shrimp Night 8 Shrimp Night Taco and quesadillas 9 SENIOR Bingo 930AM Salisbury steak 50C wing most of 10 Wings 50C wing most of Italian night plus regular menu 11 Juke Box Pork chops chicken cordon blue plus regular menu 5 Bar Bingo Full menu available Possibly specials 12 Bar Bingo Full menu available Possibly specials 13 Ravens Opening Day Tailgating 2 PM 14 Board Meeting 7PM 15 Shrimp Night 16 Sandwich night 17 Wings 50C wing most of 18 Juke Box Chicken & rib night plus regular menu 19 Bar Bingo Full menu available Possibly specials 20 Ravens Breakfast Buffet 8 AM 21 Regular Meeting 7PM 22 Shrimp Night 23 Subs salads and pizza 24 Wings 50C wing most of 25 Juke Box Seafood nigh plus regular menu 26 Bar Bingo Full menu available Possibly specials CRAB FEAST 27 Ravens 28 29 Shrimp Night 30 Open face roast beef beef September 2015