Lewiston Elks Lodge #371 NEWSLETTER

September201
2013-14 Officers Michael Aube Exalted Ruler Pieter Staples Leading Knight Adriane Kramer Loyal Knight Liana Pinard Lecturing Knight Rick Tibbets Esquire John Wyman Secretary Marge Carter Treasurer Martin Bailey Chaplin Claire Davis Inner Guard Ed McClure Tiler Belinda Ashworth Trustee Bob Pinard Trustee Robert Gauvin Trustee

Here we are and summer is almost gone and fall is right around the corner. School is starting so please remember to look out for these precious cargos. We will be having an initiation at meeting on September 9th please come to welcome your new brother and sister Elks to the Lewiston Lodge. Like our July Lobster/Steak feed our August Lobster/Steak feed was a huge success, so we have now scheduled one for Saturday September 14th at 1:00 pm. If you missed the first twobe sure you buy your tickets early because we have a limited supply. Tickets are on sale now at the lodge or by calling Maureen at 713-0034. Before our second meeting in Septemberthe 23rd, we will be welcoming the District Deputy Suite for the District Deputy visit. This is an annual audit visit that helps us stay on track with Grand Lodges mission. I will let you know the results in the October newsletter. I would like to remind the members who have not yet paid their dues that you still have time. Dues money is used to pay the Lodge overhead and without it would be very difficult to keep up with the bills. This Lodge is here for everyone and we need everyones help to keep it going. Again this Lodge could not operate without the generosity of our members. Thank you again Nancy Mahar and her fabulous crew for all their hard work at the Lobster/Steak feed. Thank you to Louis and Laurie Ouellette for the planning and preparation of our Friday Night suppersif you havent been to one you are definitely missing out. Thanks to Lena Hussey and Ray Asselin for providing us with some great karaoke. If you ever have enjoyed the popcorn at the Lodge please thank Emile Cloutierhe has been very generous with purchasing the supplies. Also, with all the events we have been having our paper product supply goes fast and I would like to thank Dave & Irene Laplante and Don & Tesa Aube for you donation of the paper products. These items are a real help and your generosity is greatly appreciated. And I cannot forget to thank Britian Krammer, son of Aridane and Jason KramerBritian has been the one who has been maintaining our lawn thank you again you make us look good. Yours in Elkdom Michael R. Aube Exalted Ruler

Lodge Wish List The lodge is in need of several items that you might have available for donation. We realize some are a little priceybut you never know. Paper Towels Chinet Plates-all sizes Plastic Utensils Steak Knives Single Cup Coffee Maker Gas Grill Riding Lawn Mower Push Lawn Mower

Lewiston Elks Function Hall discounts are available to Lewiston Elk members. Call today for your wedding receptions, retirement party, anniversary celebration, luncheon, holiday banquet, or any other gathering that you want to be memorable. Contact Adriane Kramer at zclub4me@gmail.com or 7844801.

Check out our facebook page at Lewiston Elks Lodge you could see many familiar faces having a great time.

From the Secretary

Wow, September already. Where has the summer gone? We are back to two meetings per month now, so please plan on attending one or both of the meetings. They are on September 9 and September 23. District Director Bob Drisko will be making his visit to our lodge on September 23 from 4:30 to 6:30. Membership is growing. We now have 13 new members to be initiated. The next initiation will be on September 9, 2013. Orientation will begin at 5:00 P.M. followed by a supper and social hour at 6:00 P.M. Initiation will take place during our regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 P.M. We request sponsors to be present. I am going to schedule some regular office hours beginning after Labor Day. I will be in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays in the afternoon between 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. If you need anything, please dont hesitate to stop by. Fraternally, John Wyman

Lodge of Sorrows none Awaiting Initiation Tina Crowley--Mike Aube Deloris Fellner--Karen Staples Mark Ferguson--Mike Aube Paul Fournier--Steve Hussey Melissa Legare--Gerald Lagare Kevin D. Jewett--Charles Law (Plymouth MA Lodge) Rose Lamontagne--Steve Hussey Rita Rochele Ouellette--Adriane Kramer Roger Paradis--Mike Aube John Reid--Mike Aube Megan Elizabeh Skilling--Adriane Kramer Mark Vasilauskas--Doreen Vasiliauskas Joseph Zarrilli--Richard Wright Proposition for Reinstatement none Up for Life Members none

From the First Lady

When I first started this little snippet in the newsletter I wanted to help explain Elks ceremonies and what was expected from a non member attending an Elk event. This month my topic is the District Deputy Visit. Non members are not present during the DD visit but I think it is good to have an idea of what this process is. Lewiston Elks Lodge is one of 22 Elks Lodges in the State of Maine and one of thousands in the country. The District Deputy Visit consists of a District Deputy and a team of Elks from other area lodges. This team reviews and inspects each lodge from safety procedures, cleanliness of the lodge, its financials, and everything in between. This is done to verify that all lodges are in compliance with the rules and regulations of Grand Lodge, which is the parent to the local lodges. You might think that this is Big Brother watching and micromanaging everything, but if you think of it from another perspective it is the parent organization ensuring that each lodges basic operation and mission are the same as theirs is. It is kind of like Moms and Dads do with their childrengive each kid the same tools and moral compass and watch them growbut like Mom and Dad Grand Lodge is always there to lend a hand. If needed No matter what Elks Lodge you visit its mission is the same and there is a familiarity that you can expect. Mike and I have been to lodges from Alaska to Florida and it is a nice feeling being welcomed into a lodge that has the same goal as the Lewiston Lodge. I believe this continuity is maintained by having an annual District Deputy Visit to each and every Lodge in the country. For what ever reason our loved ones joined the Lewiston Elks Lodge, being an Elk makes each one of them part of a larger organizationan organization that really does care.

Maureen

2013-2014 Calendar of Events

New events and dates will be added as they are scheduled
Governing Body Regular Meeting Board of Directors Regular Meeting Bingo Pool Music with DJ Roger Paradis Music with Steppin Out-- Marcel Gagne Losbter/Steak Feed Music TBA Music with Roger Renaud Talent Show/ State Presidents Visit Halloween Party Turkey Bowling Flag Burning Ceremony Elks Memorial Service Members Christmas Party Kids Christmas Party New Years Eve Party Volunteer Appreciation Night Monday 9-9-13 Monday 9-9-13 Monday 9-23-13 Monday 9-23-13 every Wednesday every Wednesday 9/6/2013 9/13/2013 9/14/2013 9/20/2013 9/27/2013 10/12/2013 10/26/2013 11/22/2013 November 12/1/2013 12/13/2013 December 15, 2013 December 31, 2013 February 1, 2014 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM noon 6:00 PM Free Event--no ticket needed Free Event--no ticket needed Tickets Now on Sale Free Event--no ticket needed Free Event--no ticket needed Tickets on sale soon Free Event--no ticket needed Free Event--no ticket needed Free Event--no ticket needed Free Event--no ticket needed Free Event--no ticket needed Free Event--no ticket needed Tickets on sale soon Free Event--no ticket needed

August 24 Lobster Feed

You can never say Thank You enough to all of the wonderful volunteers and donors who have been able to lend a hand. This Volunteer Corner is another way to show our appreciation. Without the help of these great volunteers we would have never been able to have such successful events. Thank You Again August 24th Lobster Feed & Other Stuff Without the help of these great volunteers we would have never been able to have such a successful evening. Thank You Again Nancy Mahar Liana Pinard Bob Pinard Claire Davis Linda Caouette Ray Bennett Paul Robinson Dave Laplante Irene Laplante Lena Hussey Laurie Ouellette Louis Ouellette Belinda Ashworth Emile Cloutier Ray Asselin Marcel Bureau Muriel Bureau Claire Pinette Britan Kramer Don & Tesa Aube Richard Ricker Jackie Ricker Danielle Bennett Brianna Bennett

Lodge Newsletter Booster

Thank you to the boosters below for their support! Join the Boosters, for a donation of $10, you can have your name, business name, in memory of namefor 1 year. Two lines of text are availabe. The fee defrays the cost of the newsletter publication. Please send you donation & text to: Lewiston Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St Lewiston 04240. Please mark your check in the memo "Booster". Thank you for your support. Norman Hankins Leonard Feinstein Paul Robinson Richard J. Potvin JR Life Member John Wyman Secretary Dot Fernald Robert Hood Paul Robitaille Michael Lemay In Memory of Ray Pinette In Memory of Frank Samay Elizabeth Samay Winifred Gray Liana Pinard Esteemed Lecturing Knight Cecile Bussiere Michael Aube Exalted Ruler Maurice Marquis Jackie Ricker Fernand Labbe Robert Pinard Trustee George Bussiere Maureen Aub Dave Laplante Lorraine Adams Richard N. Lessard Richard L. Breton Theresa Moore Karen Hood Irene Laplant Sherman Arnold

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