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 50 No. 2

1007 East Homberg Avenue

February 2016

Baltimore Maryland 21221

410-686-7797

February 2016
Well, its now February. I hope everyone made it through the snow storm
safe and sound.
Just a reminder - we will be having our election of officers at the second meeting of this month. At this time I would like to thank everyone for letting me and all the great officers have the privilege of serving our membership
and tending to their duties at our Great Lodge. Let's also remember there are a
lot functions this month: the BIG Game, Valentines Dinner, the "MS" fund
raiser Vicky and Chucks run ( lets help make this a great success .) We all
know someone who has a family member who has MS along with some of our
members who suffer from this awful disease. Plus I would like to invite everyone and anyone to the ER's party on March 26th. This will be a bull roast type
of affair. We will have some brief ceremonies and then some real Elks celebration: dancing and singing and just a lot of fun with a lot of good people. Just a
great time!
Please check the March bulletin for details. Also let's remember now
would be a good time to sponsor a new member and let's never forget our Veterans and Vets.
God Bless, Fraternally Michael Greaver Exalted Ruler

Election of our officers, second meeting Feb. 15th

Officers of THE
MONTH
Jack Freeland
Linda Vibbert

Elks of THE
MONTH
Geneil Dupack
Bob Hood

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO AT THE

ESSEX ELKS LODGE
The BIG Game Feb.7th

Senior Bingo Feb. 10th

Valentines Dinner Feb. 14th

MS Bull Roast Feb. 20th
7 PM BINGO
Every Tuesday
and Thursday

BAR BINGO
Every Saturday
Night

BLOOD DRIVE Feb. 20th

Breakfast Buffet Feb. 21st

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
Jack Freeland
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

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
House committee meeting February 10th

VOLUME 50 NO. 2

ANTLER ROOM MEALS

10am

Snow policy: all efforts will be made to have

and keep the lodge open during snow events. You can
call the lodge 410-686-7797 or Geneil 443-604-3109
to see if the Antler Room is open. The safety of our
members, guests, and volunteers is our primary
concern. Drive safely!
Geneil Dupack, House Chairperson

Dead line for the News Letter is

the Friday after the
second Regular meeting.
Send to: [email protected]

Tuesday Nights
Shrimp Night steamed, fried and
other specials

Wednesday Nights
3rd chicken steaks
10th shrimp salad & seafood- ash we'd.
17th corned beef
24th hot turkey and turkey clubs

Thursday Nights
Wing Night plus most of
the regular menu

Friday Nights Meals:

5th - ribs
12th , 19th , 26th
Lenten seafood specials

Ladies of the Essex Elks

The Ladies of the Essex Elks will hold our next meeting
on Feb. 22,2016 at the lodge at 7:00 pm. We will be
having our annual Spring luncheon bingo in April, more
news to follow next month. There will be a nomination
for new officers for the 2016 2017 Happy Valentine's
to all.
President, Millie Kraemer

Saturdays Bar Bingo 7 pm

Full menu available Possibly specials
Sundays, stop in, have a beverage, if you are hungry
we will be more than happy to fix you something to eat.

2nd
Annual

Bull Roast
Wheel Barrow of
Hope Raffle

DJ,

Feb. 20th 7 to 11 PM

Essex Elks Lodge 1866 1007 East Homberg Ave. Essex, MD 21221

Laydowns , Auctions + GREAT food by the 3 Phat Guys

Tickets available in the Antler Room

All proceeds to benefit the

Maryland Chapter of MS

The Maryland Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in Maryland and raise funds for critical MS
research. Join the movement toward a world free of MS.
For tickets and more information
See Genile, Vicki or Chuck Wolak

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ESSEX ELKS NEWS

Early Bird Party

Saturday, March 12th

1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

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Sickness and Distress

Est. Leading Knight Geneil Dupack
[email protected]

443-604-3109

Member Rose Kramers brother passed

Congratulation to

Bull with Oysters

Must have your 2016-2017
dues paid and show your new
card to get tickets.
$10.00 for members with
new card, $25.00 for guests

Member Bob Zengel, Jr. On the birth of twin

girls. Grand pop Bob Zengel, Sr is smiling ear to
ear. Welcome Zoey and Piper to our Elk family
If you know of any sickness or distress of our members
please report to Geneil Dupack, Thank You.

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ESSEX ELKS NEWS

VOLUME 50 NO. 2

Elks National Veterans

Service Commission
NATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS LOCH RAVEN VA BRECC
2015 2016 VETERANS SCHEDULE
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

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
2:00-3:30
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
ESSEX ELKS VETERANS SERVICE
COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2016 7PM 11 PM
TICKETS $20.00
THE NIGHT INCLUDES ONE POUND OF STEAMED SHRIMP
LIMITED OPEN BAR AND BUFFET

DJ - JIM KINARD

CHINESE AUCTION, LAY DOWNS,

COOLER OF CHEER, RAFFLE
FOR TICKETS or INFO CALL

H. LEE DAVIS

410-256-9691
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faster and before the 1st of the month?
If you know someone who is not getting it via the email let them know and or send in their
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Essex Elks Scholarship

A NEW LOCAL LODGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS
CHILDREN ~ LODGE MEMBERS EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Presented by: Essex Elks Lodge # 1866 Lodge
Phone: (410) 686-7797 Visit Lodge Website for More Info:
www.EssexElks.org Scholarship Page
A LOCAL LODGE CONTEST: 2 SCHOLARSHIPS / GRANTS of $500.00 for one year
APPLICATION must be picked up at the Lodge, February 2nd to the 29th,
All applications must be SUBMITED BEFORE DEADLINE, MARCH 10, 2016 to the Lodge.

PREREQUISITES:
Must be already Enrolled in a College (with at least one year College remaining), or a High School Senior
Must be a Lodge 1866 Members Child/Grandchild (Adopted/Step-Children are eligible). Member must have
at least one full year Membership in Lodge 1866
Deceased Members (in Good Standing when called to 'Realms on High') Child/Grandchild are Eligible
Recipient Not Eligible if already Received or Receiving any other Elks' Scholarships
(in same calendar year or continuous scholarship; including ENF-MVS)
Applications available at Lodge February 02-29 and accepted through... MARCH 10 by 9:00 pm
Follow Instructions on Application, include fully completed Application in Packet
Must include Parent/Grandparents (Member) Name & Membership Number
Submit Packet in a Folder by 9 pm on Deadline Date... DEADLINE DATE OF MARCH 10, 2016

PLEASE CHECK AT LODGE FOR YOUR COPY OF THIS YEAR'S LODGE

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION...
Joseph E. McGeeney, PER / PDDGER Lodge Chairman DAP
Cell: (443) 610-0935 Email: [email protected]

Senior Bingo
2nd Wednesday
Shrimp salad, lettuce, tomato,
roll,

coleslaw, chips 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

Saturday night bar special,

music and drink specials
immediately following
bar bingo.
Through forgiveness from
God, may we forgive others.
Marie Cavey , Chaplain

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ESSEX ELKS LODGE #1866

To: MEMBERS of ESSEX LODGE #1866;

February 1, 2016

Soon, our Lodge Drug Awareness Committee will be distributing our annual Grand Lodge Drug
Awareness Program Bookmarks (similar to the one on the bottom of this Page), to all Schools in Eastern
Baltimore County. This program will place [1,000] Drug Awareness Program (DAP) Bookmarks into
each of [42] Elementary Schools and [11] Middle Schools on the East side of Baltimore County. This is
part of our Annual Plan for further education to our youth, with an Anti-Drug & Alcohol Awareness message. We will need help delivering these Bookmarks, so if anyone is available to help please send me an
Email at [email protected] or call my cell: (443) 610.0935, with your availability. These schools are
located in the following Communities;
EAST COMMUNITIES- Essex, Rosedale, Back River, Golden Ring , Bowleys Qtrs., Overlea, Middle River, Chase, Seneca,
Oliver Beach
SOUTH EAST COMMUNITIES Dundalk, Edgemere, Eastpoint, Sparrows Point Colgate, Sollers Point
NORTH EAST COMMUNITIES- Perry Hall, Nottingham, Parkville, White Marsh, Carney, Kingsville, Fullerton, Putty

There is a need for [5] Members to help within these locations to help in delivering these Bookmarks, as I
will route these Communities into five areas to help conserve time and gas. Also, in these five areas will
include [7] Public Libraries that will receive [1,500] DAP Bookmarks. The total amount of Bookmarks
that will be distributed, when combining the schools and the public libraries will be [60,000]. This program
will reach over [60,000] homes in Eastern Baltimore County on behalf of our Lodge and the Elks Drug
Awareness Program. We need your help though, so send me an Email and give a few hours helping to deliver these Bookmarks.
Thank You to any Member that can assist with the distribution of these Bookmarks and our commitment
in continuing the message of our DAP; a Drug Free Life for our Youth!!
FRATERNALLY, Joseph E. McGeeney, PER / PDDGER Lodge Chairman DAP
Cell: (443) 610-0935 Email: [email protected]

ESSEX ELKS BLOOD DRIVE

Location: RED CROSS BLOOD
MOBILE on LODGE PARKING LOT

SAT., FEB. 20, 2016

9:00 AM 2:00 PM

A DONATION of a PINT of BLOOD IS APPRECIATED AND HELPS TO SAVE UP TO 3 LIVES!!!

~ CONTACT for APPOINTMENT or for MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Joe McGeeney, PDD - Cell: (443) 610-0935 / or Sign-up for an APPOINTMENT at

redcrossblood.org

1-800- RED CROSS

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Childrens Easter Party

Check the Antler Room for details

ALL YOU CAN EAT

BREAKFAST BUFFET

(No further info. was available at time of printing )

February 21st
8 am to 12 pm

1-5pm. In the Elks Hall

Weather permitting we will have an Easter egg
hunt. Watch for sign up dates in the Antler Room

Made to Order Omelets

Essex Elks Lodge #1866
1007 East Homberg

ER's party on March 26th.

This will be a bull roast type of affair.
We will have some brief ceremonies and
then some real Elks celebration:
dancing and singing and just a lot of fun
with a lot of good people.
Just a great time!

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$8.00 Adults,
$5.00 children 12 and under
Look for something special
For More Information call Geneil
Dupack, House Chairperson
[email protected]

443-604-3109

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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 February 22nd
Veterans Comm. SHRIMP ROAST March 5th
Early Bird Party March 12th
ER's party on March 26th.

1Sun

Mon
1

7 House

Tue
2 Shrimp Night

Wed
3

4 Wings

steamed, fried and

Regular
Meeting 7PM other specials
BINGO 7 PM

chicken
steaks

50C wing most of

the regular menu

BINGO 7 PM

8 Board

10 SENIOR

11 Wings

9 Shrimp Night

Comm 10 am Meeting 7PM steamed, fried and

other specials
BINGO 7 PM

Bingo 930AM

seafood

Valentine
Dinner

15 Regular 16 Shrimp Night 17

Meeting 7PM steamed, fried and
other specials corned
ELECTION
beef
BINGO 7 PM

21

22

14

Breakfast
Buffett
28

Thu

23 Shrimp Night 24

steamed, fried and

Ladies of the
hot turkey
other specials
Elks Meeting
and turkey
BINGO 7 PM clubs

Fri
5

12

Juke Box

Sat
6 Bar Bingo

Ribs

Full menu available

Possibly specials

Juke Box

13 Bar Bingo

BINGO 7 PM

seafood
specials

Full menu available

Possibly specials

18 Wings

19 Juke Box

20 Bar Bingo

seafood
specials

Full menu available

Possibly specials
MS Fund Raiser
Bull Roast

50C wing most of

the regular menu

50C wing most of

the regular menu

BINGO 7 PM

25 Wings
50C wing most of
the regular menu

BINGO 7 PM

26 Juke Box

seafood
specials

27

Bar Bingo

Full menu available

Possibly specials