Published by the Essex Elks Lodge

As this emblem is
first in our hearts as
loyal Americans, so it
is close to our altar as
loyal Elks

Essex Elks News

A Note from

Volume 49 No. 12

1007 East Homberg Avenue

December 2015

Baltimore Maryland 21221

410-686-7797

December 2015
Well its December all ready. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving
Lets all remember this is the time of year for giving. The Christmas baskets are
doing well thanks to Linda. But Im sure she could use more donations or we
could help her with her Raffle. Lets remember the more money she raises the
better the baskets are so lets all pitch in and make some ones Christmas dinner
Fantastic! Also lets not forget our veterans on these holidays. Our Lodge
will hold our memorial service on December 6th lets all show up to support our
lost Brothers and Sisters.
Lets also remember that a new year is coming. If we could, lets all
band together and promise each other to make next year a better year than this
one ( Even though this was a good one). As everyone can see our Lodge is improving in every aspect possible. Our attendance at the meetings is improving,
our membership is growing. Lapasations we need to work on. If anyone knows
of anyone who you sponsor and they dropped out try to bring then back. Also I
would like to thank our membership who gave to the E.N.F this year. We made
the Grand Lodge goal. Great job! A special thanks for Diane Mathews for doing
a Great Job of collecting those donations. Please read the rest of the bulletin and
mark on your calendar for some of our up and coming events and lets remember without your help we could never have made this a Great Lodge of Ours.
Well, until January Id like to wish every Elk and their family a Merry, Merry
Christmas and God Bless.

Hall Rentals 410-686-3547

Essex Elks
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

TRUSTEES
Trustee 5 Years

Jim Trent

Trustee 4 Years

Helen Gruzs

Trustee 3 Years

Ron Hershey

Trustee 2 Years

Bobby Zengel

Trustee 1 Years

Chuck Hale

Fraternally,
Michael Greaver, Exalted Ruler

Officer OF
THE MONTH

Elk OF THE
MONTH

Trustee
Chuck Hale

Steve Rehan

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO AT THE ESSEX

ELKS
Lodge Memorial Service Sunday, 11th Dec. 6th
Children's Christmas Party Sun. Dec. 13th 1PM
Adult Christmas Party Dec.18th 6 PM
Christmas Basket delivery Dec. 19th

COMMITTEES
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 Joseph E. McGeeney PER/PDD

News Letter Editor

Jim Kinard

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HOUSE COMMITTEE

ANTLER ROOM MEALS

House meeting December 13th at 10:30 due to

Memorial Service.

Tuesday Nights

No Breakfast buffet this month due to scheduling of the hall. The breakfast buffet will be back in
January. New items added to the buffet.

Shrimp Night steamed, fried and

other specials

Wednesday Nights
Dec.2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th regular menu

Going fast: only a couple of bar stools left to sponsor. See the House Chairman if you are
interested. Might make a good Christmas present

Dec. 9th Spaghetti and meatballs and other Italian dishes

Elk memorial service

Sunday December 6th at 11 am.

Thursday Nights

Save the date: Adult Christmas Party

in the Antler Room on Friday, Dec. 18th
New Years Eve celebration is on Dec. 31st in
the Antler Room. Sign up sheet will be posted
Geneil Dupack, House Chairperson

Dead line for the News Letter

is the Friday after the
second Regular meeting.
Next due date is Dec 25th
Send to: essexelks@gmail.com

Wing Night plus most of

the regular menu

Friday Nights Meals:

Dec. 4th - Baked and Fried Chicken
Dec.11th - Lobster and Seafood extraganza
Dec. 18th - Adult Christmas Party
Kitchen closed
December 25th - Merry Christmas
Lodge Closed

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.

From the Christmas baskets committee:

The Christmas baskets applications are behind the bar...the deadline to return them to the lodge is on the application. The return by
date is December 5th but if you have one that needs to be turned in after the 5th please just make sure it gets to Linda directly so it can be
added in with the other applications right away...
I also want to congratulate and give a big hand to the lodge as a whole sold 1,000.00 tickets in two weeks in support of the
Christmas baskets to win The McCormick Spice basket. ..The winners are The seller was a Company called Hockstein and The buyer was
am employee named Karen Toler. A big Congratulations ! to Karen and The Hockstein Company re-donated the basket that they won to the
lodge. To Everyone who helped our Christmas Basket Program in being able to meet our goal together and a big Thank You!! for the lodges'
support.
The Basket of cheer will be displayed in the antler room by next Friday or sooner along with the raffle tickets. Again, I thank the
entire lodge for all of there support in this much needed program...besides the raffle tickets. There is a list in the antler room with the
complete list of non-perishables that we are asking to be donated.
This year we are also asking and accepting children's toys to give out in the Christmas baskets...since we don't know exactly what
age and gender of the children yet. You can give a toy donation by using the age appropriate label and then decide if you want to donate a
girl or boy toy...or a non-specific gender toy... (a toy that a boy or girl can play with)...I THANK everyone for helping and supporting this
important program...
The baskets will be assembled and delivered on Saturday, December 19th we are asking for elf volunteers to meet us at the lodge
between 7-8am to help us put the baskets together and drop them off...Any questions please contact
Linda Greaver-Vibbert at 443-629-1905
Thank You Again, Sincerely Yours, LINDA Greaver-Vibbert

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Senior Bingo

Sickness and Distress

2nd Wednesday

Est. Leading Knight Geneil Dupack

Geneil@comcast.net

Spaghetti with meatballs,

Member Kenny Johnson passed

salad and dessert

James Freeland's Dad passed.

Still the same great deal just $13.00

Paul Otawardel in hospital.

Doors open 9:30- Bingo Starts at 11 AM

Call Helen to find out how

much fun it really is: 443-604-6731

443-604-3109

Marlene Manzari's son had stents.

If you know of any sickness or distress of our members
please report to Geneil Dupack, Thank You.

Elks Children's Christmas Party

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 Time 1 pm - 5 pm
Tickets required, Adults: $5.00 at the door, Children: donation of cupcakes

Bill Milburn Youth Activity Chairman

questions please call 410-687-6737 or email

Char687@comcast.net

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
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Please Mail To:

Essex Elks Lodge #1866 Attn: Secretary, 1007 East Homberg Ave. Essex MD 21221

OFFICIAL DUES NOTIFICATIONS

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VOLUME 49 NO. 12

Elks National Veterans

Service Commission
NATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS LOCH RAVEN VA BRECC
2015 2016 VETERANS SCHEDULE
December 9
January 27
February 24
March 30
April 27
May 25
June 29
July 27
August 31
Sept. 28
Oct. 26
Nov. 16
Dec. 7

Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday

Johnny Walker/Christmas show/snacks

Vintage Entertainment/Snacks
Bingo
Puppet Man- Easter show/snacks
Celebrate the Orioles/ hot dogs
Jim Kinard/Snacks
Vintage Entertainment/Snacks
Johnny Walker/pizza
Vintage Entertainment/Snacks
Johnny Walker/Snacks
Vintage Entertainment/Pumpkin pies
Puppet Man/Veterans show/snacks
Johnny Walker/Christmas show/snacks

2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:30
2:00-3:00
2:00-3:00
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
A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE LODGE VETERANS COMMITTEE
The lodge Veterans Committee wants to thank all of the following people for helping to wrap the shirts for
the veterans Christmas stockings and making the candy bags and comfort bags up that also go in the veterans Christmas stockings.

Debbie Price, Marie Cavey, Lisa Shook, Bill Nyman, Ralph Donahoe,
Teresa Donahoe, Debbie Snyder and Jerry Snyder
Sincerely, Hilda & Lee

ANTLER ROOM
Normal Hours for foo^ s_rvi]_
Tu_s^[y thru Fri^[y Noon to
8 pm [n^ S[tur^[y 4 - 7 pm
May the spirit of the
holidays bring great joy to
all our friends and family.
Marie Cavey , Chaplain

Day at the
Races
January 30th, 1-5 PM
$20.00 pp Bull Roast with Oysters,
Limited Open Bar with draft beer
bottle beer available for sale
horse racing / maybe big 6 wheel / laydowns

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Proudly Serving Our Country!

On Nov.1 2015, Senior Airman Andrew Schmitz, the son in law
of member David Dovel and Grand son in law of member George
Stinchcomb was transferred to South Korea. We are sure he
would appreciate any Christmas cards sent to him.
His address is:

SrA Andrew T. Schmitz

PSC 3 Box 6847
APO AP 96266

David and Dottie Dovel and, George and Frieda Stinchcomb are
very proud of Andrew and all of his accomplishment to date.
Andrew is another great example of what keeps America strong.
All Elks members should be thankful that he and many other
family members are proudly serving in the US Military protecting
our country.
Please Keep Andrew and all of our military service personnel in
your thoughts and prayers.

Please mark your calendars

Lodge Memorial Service

Sunday, 11 AM
December 6th, 2015
This is a special day for members
and families to remember our
departed members.

SrA Andrew T. Schmitz

Ladies of the Essex Elks

The Ladies of the Essex Elks will hold our
next meeting on Dec.14, 2015 after their visit to
the Franklin Wood Nursing Home. The Ladies
will be putting our mitten tree up on Nov. 23, all
donation are welcome. We would like to thank
everyone that came to our Luncheon Bingo,
because of the participation from all we had a
great turn out hope all enjoyed. A special thanks
to all the ladies of our group and Radar that
worked so well together again which made the
event so good.
I would like to thank the many extra people that pitched in and help. We have several
events for next year so keep an eye on the Elk's
news letters.
Christmas is upon us once again, may we
all look behind us and in front of our lives . Be
thankful for what we have not for what we don't
have.
May everyone have a very Marry
Christmas, Happy New Year! God Bless All

Donuts, coffee and tea will be available.

President, Millie Kraemer

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TAILGATING and More Here in the Antler Room

Our Elks Lodge recognized a members an a officer each month in the news letter for all of
the great work they do. Lets not forget all of our members, their wife's and children
who also work very hard every month keeping our Lodge clean, bars open, kitchen working, working club affairs
and the so many others jobs that need to be done to keep Essex Elks working. We also need to thank the
members who support the lodge by attending our events, and patronizing the Antler Room.

Thank You!

Thank You to the silent and sometimes the not so silent majority of our
Essex Elks Members and families.

ESSEX ELKS & RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, October 10th Blood Drive has been CANCELLED

Saturday, December 12 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Additional information, about the December scheduled Blood Drive will be posted in
the November Bulletin. Any questions or concerns please contact:
Joe McGeeney, PER/PDD Cell: (443) 610-0935 / Email: mcgeeney@hotmail.com.
2014 Blood Drive statistics = 6 Blood Drives 126 Donations helping to SAVE up to: 378 LIVES!!
2015 Blood Drive statistics = 3 Blood Drives 47 Donations helping to SAVE up to: 141 LIVES!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ELKS & GUESTS!

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ESSEX ELKS NEWS

Adult Christmas Party

PAGE 7

December 18th starting at 6 PM

Party with Santa the way only Good Elks know how to.
Everyone bring a covered dish to share and a gift if you would
like to participate in the gift exchange, mark it
male or female, about $10 value please.

Santa and his elf

will be here too!
Ill be rocking
someone around the
Christmas Tree...

News Years Eve in the Antler Room

Limited menu from the kitchen 4-7 PM.
Drink Specials, Champagne toast at midnight..
Bring a dessert to share if you wish.
From 8 PM till, there will be a Buffet of shrimp bites,
crab balls, meatballs, ribs, salad and more available
$10.00 per person
Music by
DJ Jim

PUBLISHED BY THE ESSEX ELKS LODGE

B. P. O. E. LODGE NO. 1866
1007 EAST HOMBERG AVENUE
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21221

In God We Trust
Meetings all start at 7 PM
Membership meeting1st & 3rd Monday
Board Meeting 2nd Monday
Ladies meet December 14th

Sun

Mon

Lodge
Memorial
Service
11AM
6
Ravens
Dolphins
1PM

Tue
1 Shrimp Night

Childrens
Xmas Party

Ladies of the
Elks 7PM

20 Ravens

21

Steelers

Fri
4

Juke Box

9 SENIOR 10 Wings 11 Juke Box

steamed, fried and Bingo 930AM 50C wing most of Lobster and
Regular
the regular menu Seafood
other specials
Spaghetti and
Meeting 7PM BINGO 7 PM
BINGO
7 PM plus regular menu
meatballs
7

8 Shrimp Night

15Shrimp Night 16

Seahawks 8p Meeting 7PM steamed, fried and

27 Ravens
8 PM

Thu
3 Wings

Sat
5

Bar Bingo

steamed, fried and

50C wing most of Baked and Fried
Regular
Full menu available
the regular menu
other specials
Chicken
menu
Possibly specials
BINGO 7 PM plus regular menu
BINGO 7 PM
Possibly specials

13 Ravens 14 Board

1 PM
Chiefs

Wed

other specials
BINGO 7 PM

Regular
menu
Possibly specials

22 Shrimp Night 23
steamed, fried and Regular
Regular
other specials menu
Meeting 7PM
Possibly specials
BINGO 7 PM

28

17 Wings
50C wing most of
the regular menu

18

Juke Box

Adult Christmas
Party

BINGO 7 PM

24 Wings
50C wing most of
the regular menu

25 CLOSED

12 Bar Bingo
Full menu available
Possibly specials

19

Bar Bingo

Full menu available

Food
Baskets
26

Bar Bingo

Full menu available

Possibly specials

BINGO 7 PM

29 Shrimp Night 30 Regular 31 New

Years Party
steamed, fried and menu
other specials
Possibly specials Antler Room
BINGO 7 PM

December
2015