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Do you know our house rules?
The Eleven O'clock toast or moment of silence shall be observed
at 11:00 pm daily.
All persons and guests using the Lodge facilities for private
functions will adhere to the house rules as set forth by the House
Committee.
Extension of credit to a member by bar manager/bartender is
strictly prohibited.
Please remember to sign in ALL YOUR GUESTS
ELKS LODGE # 997 BULLETIN
17 SPRING ST., FLORENCE, MA 01062
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
January 2012 Vol. CV No. 10
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EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE:
Members, Hope all had a safe and happy holiday season, and the Lodge had a great one. Many thanks again for all of the elves
that helped out, and a special thanks to Fran Sweeney for putting together another great children's Christmas party with his
special group of Elves. The many smiles of both the children and their families was a joy to behold.
Congratulations to Gerry, ("with a G"), Clarke, the December Elk of the month. Gerry was certainly well deserving, as all Elks of
the Month are, for his continued efforts and assistance in the Lodge.
The Futures Committee met in December, and began the long process of identifying ways to improve both the physical Lodge, as
well as bringing in and retaining members. This committee welcomes input from all the membership, so if you have an idea, pass
it on.
As I reflect on the past eight months, there is one thing that truly sets the Northampton Lodge #997 ahead of anyone, and that is
it's volunteers. All of the officers, committees, and individuals have been working at 150% in planning and insuring success of all
the events. I am confident that you have noticed this if you have attended any of the functions at the Lodge. A few people have
asked what it takes to volunteer, and that's what it takes, ask. People volunteer for as little or as much as they want. You are still
a volunteer, whatever time or skills you have, it is appreciated and welcome, and none are more important than the rest. Our
Lodge is built on this trait, which is shown in everything we do within the Lodge, or the Community. If you have a few minutes,
hours, days or whatever, and would like to help out, come on down, there is always room for you, and it is a great way to make
friends, or reacquaint with old ones. Many of our members donate to the Lodge and the programs thru other means, and they
are not to be discounted, as their contributions are a vital part of our existence. So when you are talking to a fellow Elk, we are all
doing our best to support the Lodge and all the programs that we support.
January has several events scheduled. Old Timers Night, on Sunday the 8th, and International Night on Tuesday the 10th, as
well as other events. Please check the calendar, and come on down, and don't forget to look for your membership number, there
are two more hidden somewhere in this bulletin.
Till next month.
Fraternally,
John Glenowicz, PER
Exalted Ruler, 997
Secretaries Message:
Happy New Year!!! The rush is over and now it is time to settle in for the winter. I hope everyone had a happy holiday season.
To date we have 45 members delinquent! I have posted the names of delinquent members on the bulletin board. If you know
any of these members please ask them to pay their dues.
I will be trying something a little different this year. I will be sending the dues notices out in the next bulletin envelope style.
This way you will have the envelope to fill out, put your check in and drop in the mail! Easy! I was hoping to get it into this bulletin
but couldn’t get them back from the printers in time.
Please support your lodge by coming to International Night or one of our very popular Friday Night Dinners.
Fraternally,
Sylvia Zakrzewski
(3089)
MASSACHUSETTS CHARITY RAFFLE TICKETS:
This year the charity raffle tickets you are use to getting sent
to you in the mail by the Mass. State Association will not be
sent out to you in this manner. They have decided to send
the tickets to each individual lodges who will sell them at the
lodge. The prizes are $20,000.00 1st prize, $3,000.00 2nd
prize, $2,000.00 3rd prize and five $1,000.00 prizes. Tickets
are available on the bulletin board at the lodge. They are
$5.00 each and the drawing is at the state convention on
Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Hyannis. Please deposit your ticket
stub and money in the box provided at the lodge.
Children’s Christmas Party:
The party was held on December 17th to the delight of many
children and their families. We would like to thank all who
came and helped make the day such a fun success. And on
behalf of those families, we would like to thank Fran Sweeney
and all of his elves for their hard work. Fran has organized this
event for many years and he and his team always do a great
job and find new, fun ways to entertain the kids and make this
such a wonderful day for many! Thank you to all who
contributed!
Sickness & Distress
Charlie Paquette Bud Duseau Peter Turban, PER
Bob Cahillane, PER Elanine McClellan
Bill Kaparis, PER Bill Connors
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PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
Proposed Proposer
Ryan Kokoski Joseph Kozash
PROPOSITIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT
Thomas Pease
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Winners of the Christmas Charity Raffle Are:
Basket of cheer ~ Mike Kolemba
1 Turkey, 1 Ham ~ Bob Hewes
2 Cases of Beer ~ Sylvia Zakrzewski
Thank you to everyone who participated!!!
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Annual Chili Cook-off:
Just a reminder to polish those chili pots and double check
your recipes! More information will come in the February
bulletin regarding this fairly new but very popular event! Come
down with your best batch of chili or come on in and be a
judge!
Nationality Night:
International Night is coming! Tuesday January 10th @ 6:00
pm, please join us for a little taste of many nationalities. The
evening will begin with Hors D’Oeuvres of different nationalities
followed by wonderful meal featuring baked ham, scalloped
potatoes and a veggie. There will be raffles and games of
chance. Tickets are just $12 per person and are available at
the lodge in the members lounge area. Bring family and
friends, the more the merrier!
Items for Monthly Bulletin:
Now that the holidays and the kids school breaks are over, we
will be able to return to a normal schedule. Items for the
February bulletin will be due by 26th, at the latest. Thank you
all for your continued contributions and updates!
Jane Patenaude, Bulletin Editor
2011-LODGE OFFICERS-2012
John Glenowicz PER Exalted Ruler
Dick Bart, PER E. Leading Knight
David Lebeau E. Loyal Knight
Susan Farrell E. Lecturing Knight
Sylvia Zakrzewski Secretary
Michael O’Brien Treasurer
Alan Scott Tiler
Raymond Capers, PER Esquire
Michael Kolemba Inner Guard
Louise Glenowicz Chaplain
Trustees
Sam Lococo Jane Kabat
Edward Cooper Robert Hewes
John Cotton, PER
(3259)
January 2012 Calendar of Events
Monday, January 1st-New Years Day! Open at 12:00pm
Tuesday January 3th~Regular Meeting~7:00 pm
Friday January 6th~Dinner in the Lounge~5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Sunday, January 8th~Old Timers Dinner~12:00 pm
Tuesday, January 10th~International Night~5:30pm
Friday January 13th~Dinner in the Lounge~5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Monday January 16th~House Committee Meeting~5:30 pm
Tuesday January 17th~Trustees Meeting~6:00 pm
Tuesday January 17th~Regular Meeting~7:00 pm
Friday January 20th~Dinner in the Lounge~5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Friday January 27th~Dinner in the Lounge~5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Every Wednesday Night ~ BINGO
BINGO HELP NEEDED ANY WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
STOP AND CHECK OUT WHAT IS GOING ON, THERE IS A
PLACE FOR EVERYONE!
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We now have an ATM Machine in the Hall
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