Lewiston Elks Lodge #371 NEWSLETTER

December 2013
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

November was quite a busy month for us. On November 5th, Maureen and I went to the Rockland Lodge for The Grand Exalted Ruler Millard Pickering and First Lady Suzannes Maine State visit. It was a pleasure speaking with them about our wonderful State of Maine, our Lewiston Lodge and of course Elkdom in general. We had a really nice time. On November 9th, Maureen and I went to Auburn MA to cheer on our State Soccer Shoot champion in the U-8 division representing the Lewiston Elks Lodge, Jay Hawes (Grandson of Bonita Childs). Jay did a fantastic job and we are very proud of him. I know we will see him again next year. On November 15th, we initiated five new Lewiston Elks. Welcome Lorraine Beaulieu, Geoffrey Caron, Robert Davis, Rita Ouellette and Richard Parent. I am looking forward to seeing each of you again at the Lodge. Of course our annual Turkey Bowling on November 22nd was a huge success. Kudos to Paul Gagne and Roger Paradis for the form and style winning them first and second place. On November 24th we held a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Although the crowd was small we were able to retire 24 American Flags. Thank you to all who participated and to all who brought flags in for us to retire. It was a meaningful ceremony and I am happy we were able to do it. Our Friday night dinner and Karaoke have become the place to be. Each week we post on facebook and send out e-mails saying what wonderful meal will be served and which DJ will be at the Lodge. Those of you who are regulars know how much fun it has beento those of you who have not stopped by, come in and see what you are missing. Lastly, this holiday season we are very lucky to be home with our families and our friends. Please remember in your thought and prayers the brave men and women who are away from home serving our county. I wish each and everyone of them a quick and safe return. Merry Christmas, 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.
Snow Blower Snow Shovel Chinet Plates-all sizes Salt/Pepper/Sugar Plastic Utensils Single Cup Coffee Maker Trash Can (55 gal) Vacuum Cleaner

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 John Wyman at elks371hallrental@gmail.com or 784-4801.

From the Secretary

Thank you for supporting me and your Elks Lodge and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Yours in Elkdom, John Wyman

From the Treasurer

Hello Elks Brothers and Sisters! Just reporting on our payables, this time around. I was putting a few figures together the other day and this is what I found: other than the mortgage and insurance payments due next year, we owe only a little over $900! Do you believe it? Paying bills is so easy when the funds are coming in. I ask you, therefore, to keep on supporting your Lodge.

Lodge of Sorrows none Awaiting Initiation

Members Christmas Party

Friday December 13th Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 Please bring a dish to share Yankee Swap 6:30 If you want to play bring a wrapped gift valued at no more than $15.00 Karaoke & Music7:30 with DJ Candy Barnet Come celebrate Christmas with your Elk family and friends

Deloris Fellner--Karen Staples Mark Ferguson--Mike Aube Paul Fournier--Steve Hussey Rose Lamontagne--Steve Hussey John Reid--Mike Aube Joseph Zarrilli--Richard Wright

Come in on Saturday, for instance, for a drink and a chat. We have old programs on the grill room TV. Remember the Ponderosa and Mayberry RFD? Friday nights are an absolute blast. Check it out! And who can't afford $10 for the newsletter booster? Also, let's not forget Proposition for Reinstatement our dues. Bingo on Wednesday is well attended. Join us for the fun and great none lunches from the Bingo kitchen including burgers, soups, pastries and .50 coffee. Up for Life Members none Check out our facebook page at Lewiston Elks Lodge Well, that's it for now. Hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. Christmas is fast approaching. Spend wisely, drive carefully and let's not forget what Christmas is really all about. Marge Carter, Treasurer

Kids Christmas Party

Sunday December 15th, Noon For children & grandchildren from 0 to 12 of all Elk Arts and crafts, games, pizza, presents and special guests Santa & Mrs. Claus Sign up sheet at bar for names and age of child.
Children must be present at event to participate

Bingo Concession We are looking for volunteers to help out in the kitchen on Wednesdays during Bingo from 10 am to 2 pm. If you would like to help, please email Scott Bussiere at bandbcatering@roadrunner.com. We are hoping to find enough volunteers to be able to schedule each person only once a month. Anything you could do to help would be much appreciated . Thank you in advance, Scott

From the First Lady

Happy Holidays, This time of year brings many things to us, snow (although not to early please), Christmas with family and friends, a New Year, and one of the most touching Elk ceremonies that I have ever seen--The Elk Memorial Service. The first Sunday in December is designated by Grand Lodge as Elks Memorial Day in which all the brother and sister Elks who have left us over the past year are individually remembered. Every Elk Lodge across the United States on this day holds the same ceremony honoring there departed brother and sisters. This is not a private ceremony; it is a celebration of life with family and friends invited. When I lost my Dad five years ago, it was very comforting to know his brother and sister Elks cared about and missed him too. When: Where: Time: Dress: Why: Price: Food: December 1 Lewiston Elks Lodge 10:00 am Ceremony (this ceremony lasts about 40 min) The Officers will be in Tuxedo but wear whatever is comfortable To honor the departed Brother and Sister Elks Free The ceremony will be followed by a free Brunch. If you are interested, bring a dish.

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 Beano Pool Monday 12-9-13 Monday 12-9-13 Monday 12-23-13 Monday 12-23-13 every Wednesday (closed December 25) every Wednesday (closed December 25) 12/1/2013 12/6/2013 12/13/2013 12/15/2013 12/20/2013 12/31/2013 2/1/2014 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM noon 7:00 PM Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Tickets on sale NOW Free Event

Elks Memorial Service Music and Karaoke with DJ Roger Paradis Members Christmas Party--Music and Karoake with Candy Barnnet Kids Christmas Party Music and Karoake with Candy Barnnet New Years Eve Party with DJ Danny B--party favors & 11:30 buffet included Volunteer Appreciation Night

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 Christmas Fair, Friday Night Super, Turkey Bowling, Beano Without the help of these great volunteers we would have never been able to have such a successful evening. Thank You Again Laurie Ouellette Linda Carpenter Jonna Klaiber Marge Post Miranda Kramer Deb Lafrance John Wyman Sandy Poulin Hope Hughes Louis Ouellette Kristi Anderson Kimberly Hutchins Melissa Raymond Adriane Kramer Lorna Hunt Marge Carter Bob Chabot Roger Jacques Liana Pinard Michelle Dewitt Lisa Graves Michelle Cote Tina Pilot Jen Laliberte Scott Bussiere Mike Michaud Nancy Mahar Bob Pinard Bonnie Honaker Lonnie Stranieri Becky Woodford Teri Nappi Sue Burgess Ashley & Kayla Denis Marcotte Martin Bailey Belinda Ashworth Carolyn Costello Chandra Dionne Jason Kramer Pauline Poulin Rita Ouellette Linda Helms Tom Cobb Sheree Bailey

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 available. The fee defrays the cost of the newsletter publication. Please send your 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 Steve Orbin Past Exalted Ruler Winifred Gray Liana Pinard Esteemed Lecturing Knight Cecile Bussiere Michael Aube Exalted Ruler Maurice Marquis Jackie Ricker Marge Carter In Memory of Noel B. Poulin Fernand Labbe Robert Pinard Trustee George Bussiere Maureen Aub Dave Laplante Lorraine Adams Dodie Vailiauskas Roy Wandell Richard N. Lessard Richard L. Breton Theresa Moore Karen Hood Irene Laplante Sherman Arnold Richard R Bilodeau Your name Here

Open: Monday 3 to 6 pm Tuesday 3 to 6 pm Wednesday 5 to 10 pm Friday 3 to 11 pm Saturday 11 to 4 Closed December 24th and December 25th Lewiston Elks Lodge #371 1675 Lisbon St Lewiston ME 04240 207-784-4801