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Our Elk of the Month for September is By The House Committee
You may not see him at the lodge daily but know when a large event is scheduled, he will be there. Fluke Tournament he was there the week before every day cleaning the equipment that was needed to run the event. On the day of the event, he is there working wherever he is needed. He did the same for Elkfest for the last few years and I am sure he will be there this year as well. He is another one of our members that knows what it means to be a true Elk. So when you see him working in the back yard stop and say hello and see if he needs help.
Please lets all congratulate Mike!! Well Deserved!!
ELK OF THE MONTH
Our Elk of the Month for August is By The House Committee
Hugh has been a member for many years. He does the things that no one realizes. Changing the Air Filters, Cleaning the Frier's in the Kitchen, Shops when necessary. Most recently he spent countless hours cleaning and preparing the equipment outside for our Fluke Tournament and Special Needs Picnic. On the day of the events, you will find him cooking or doing whatever else may be necessary. So, if you see him in the Grill Room smile and say Hi! He is someone we all can count on. He knows what it means to be an ELK! Please lets all congratulate Hugh!! Well Deserved!! He knows what it means to be an ELK!
Please lets all congratulate Hugh!! Well Deserved!!
July 2023 Our Elk of the Month for July is By The House Committee John Giglio, Jr
John has been a member for a short time but has already made a difference. Not only is he a member of the Motorcycle
Committee. You will
find him in the kitchen cooking for Pub Nights, Shuffleboard and
Friday Night dinners. Helped load the truck for Convention and he was not even able to attend. He is that guy, if you ask him for help, he will make sure he shows up. He knows what it means to be an ELK! Please lets all congratulate John!! Well
Deserved!!
John Giglio, Jr John has been a member for a short
time but has already made a difference. Not only is he a member of the
Motorcycle Committee.
You will find him in the kitchen cooking
for Pub Nights, Shuffleboard and Friday Night
dinners. Helped
load the truck for Convention and he was not even
able to attend.
He is that guy, if you ask him for help,
he will make sure he shows up. He knows what it means to be an ELK! Please lets all congratulate John!!
Well Deserved!!
ELK OF THE MONTH June 2023 Our Elk of the Month for June is By The House Committee Richard NorrisCongratulations to Richard Norris for being named our June 2023 Elk of the Month. Richard is one of our new members but he has jumped right in helping at Friday Night Dinners and Lodge clean ups. Richard is an active member of the House Committee and the Veterans’ Committee. Richard is always ready to lend a helping hand. Thank you, Richard, for your dedication to the Elks. Keep up the great work.
Please lets all congratulate Richard!! Well Deserved!!
Our Elk of the Month for May is By The House Committee Rita JacobyRita Jacoby We would like to acknowledge Rita for a job well done as our house committee chairperson for 2022-23 Elk year. Always consistent with our Friday night dinners. Packing the house with her famous chicken Parmesan. She was instrumental in getting new bar stools for the grill room with individualized name plates. Thank you for your commitment to OUR lodge. Congratulations on being May's Elk of the Month. Please lets all congratulate Rita!! Well Deserved!!
April 2023 Our Elk of the Month for April is By The House Committee Steve Flickinger (a/k/a Norton)
Steven has been working hard and spending many hours in the Lodge. He has updated all the boards with Officers names and Chair people. The glass cabinet where we are displaying items for sale, the bulletin board above it had not been updated for several years. The shelfs by the popcorn machine is thanks to him. He also has organized the pantry. There are so many other things he has accomplished in the last few weeks. You will notice the scrolling board is now operating and being updated weekly, thanks to Steve! He is always thinking of new projects that can enhance the lodge/grill room and property. Steve is always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it. Never be afraid to call on him for help for an Event or project that you may have in mind.Last but not least he is a returning Trustee after completing a 5-year term, he has stepped up to do it again. What else can you ask for from a Member/Friend. Thank you, Steve for all that you do and remembering what it means to be an Elk
Our Elk of the Month for March is By The House Committee John GartzJohn has been a vital member of the lodge for many years. He is the “Unpaid Maintenance Man”. If something breaks in the building, he is the person to call. If he can’t fix it himself, he has friends that will come and help him fix it for the lodge. In the spring/summer you will find him riding the tractor cutting the grass. In the winter you will find him snowplowing the lot. He is always willing to help anyone who needs it. His latest project was having the Shuffleboard table refinished. He stayed over night in the building while this work was completed. He personally purchases things that will help the lodge make money, and have events run smoother. His heart has and always will be for the best interest of the Lodge and its Charities. Please lets all congratulate John!!!! Well Deserved!!!
John has been a vital member of the
lodge for many years. He is the “Unpaid
Maintenance Man”. If something breaks in the
building, he is the person to call. If he can’t
fix it himself, he has friends that will come and
help him fix it for the lodge. In the
spring/summer you will find him riding the tractor
cutting the grass. In the winter you will find him
snowplowing the lot. He is always willing to help
anyone who needs it. His latest project was having
the Shuffleboard table refinished. He stayed over
night in the building while this work was
completed. He personally purchases things that
will help the lodge make money, and have events
run smoother. His heart has and always will be for
the best interest of the Lodge and its Charities.
Please lets all congratulate John!!!
Well Deserved!!
February 2023 Our Elk of the Month for February is By The House Committee Brain Coyle & Terry Feldman
Both Brian and Terry are very actively involved with our Lodge. Brian is a Trustee and Terry besides being our Bartender, he is our Banquet Manager. They are both always there to lend a helping hand, either arranging activities, cooking in the kitchen for Friday Night Dinners and donating baskets to raise money for the lodge. You can always count on either one of them or even both. Both Terry and Brian have both taken over cooking and serving our annual Thanksgiving Dinners for our Community and families in need of a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day. Thank you both for all you do in helping our lodge run smoothly.
Our Elk of the Month for January is By The House Committee Christine McLvor
Our Sunday Funday Bartender Christine
is a member and secretary of the House Committee. Always willing to help when needed
with a smile and conversation on both sides of the
bar. Christine organized and ran one of
our biggest fundraisers of the year. Designer Bag Bingo. The event was a
sell-out, with the attendees already asking about
next year. Please join us in Congratulating and
saying Thank You to Christine.
Our Sunday Funday Bartender Christine is a member and secretary of the House Committee. Always willing to help when needed with a smile and conversation on both sides of the bar. Christine organized and ran one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. Designer Bag Bingo. The event was a sell-out, with the attendees already asking about next year.
Please join us in Congratulating and saying Thank You to Christine.
Our Elk of the Month for December is By The House Committee Heather PACZKOWSKI Dettra
Heather is always volunteering her
help whenever needed. Heather who is a new member of our
lodge for awhile now has been a true asset. She
volunteers whenever help is needed. Always there
to lend a hand or 2. We truly appreciate Heather
and congratulate her on being Elk of the
Month Thank you Heather for all you do.
It’s truly appreciated Heather is always volunteering her help whenever needed. Heather who is a new member of our lodge has been a true asset She volunteers whenever needed. Always there to lend a hand or two. We truly appreciate Heather and congratulate her on being Elk of the Month Thank you Heather for all you do! Its truly appreciated.
Heather is always volunteering her
help whenever needed. Heather who is a new member of our
lodge for awhile now has been a true asset. She
volunteers whenever help is needed. Always there
to lend a hand or 2. We truly appreciate Heather
and congratulate her on being Elk of the
Month Thank you Heather for all you do.
It’s truly appreciated November 2022 Our Elk of the Month for November is By The House Committee CArolyn Vallani
Carolyn is always volunteering her help whenever needed. She is only just a phone call away. She never says no if you need her help. She had even gotten her friends and family to volunteer their help during events at the lodge and she is constantly coming up with fundraising ideas. She recently organized a fundraiser and made money for the lodge. Carolyn is getting ready to do another fundraiser in December so keep your eyes open. Thank you Carolyn for all you do. It’s truly appreciated
October 2022 Our Elk of the Month for October is By The House Committee Robert Laiing (Uncle Bob)
Uncle Bob is what everyone affectionately calls our Elk of the Month for October Uncle Bob has been a member of the Elks and is a very active member helping with any event that needs his help. All you have to do is mention that members are needed for help, and you can count on Uncle Bob being there. He will even bring in his family members to volunteer their help. He truly deserves this honor of being our Elk of the Month for October
Bob and is lovely wife Nancy have 3 beautiful children and 1 Grandchild.
Our Elk of the Month for September is By The House Committee Gary Laudisi
Gary is a mechanical genius, master
electrician, a refrigeration expert and master of
all. He
is a tremendous asset to the lodge. He is
literally my right-hand man. Gary has fixed the
air conditioning, the electric service, the
plumbing, the heat, almost all the bar equipment,
the kitchen equipment, and the outside and inside
lighting. You can’t say enough about the guy who
can fix it all Thank you so much Gary for all that
you do for Point Pleasant Lodge. You are always
looking out for the Lodge's best interests, and we
are proud to call you Brother. Congratulations on
your well-deserved honor of September Elk of the
Month
Gary is a mechanical genius, master electrician, a refrigeration expert and master of all. He is a
tremendous asset to the lodge. He is literally my right-hand
man. Gary has fixed the air conditioning, the electric
service,the plumbing, the heat, almost all the bar equipment,
the kitchen equipment, and the outside and inside lighting. You
can’t say enough about the guy who can fix it all
Thank you so much Gary for all that you do for Point Pleasant Lodge. You are always looking out for the Lodge's best interests, and we are proud to call you Brother. Congratulations on your well-deserved honor of September Elk of the Month
August 2022 Our Elk of the Month for August is By The House Committee Tom and Cindy Brandeisky
Tom and Cindy are new Members to our Lodge but have been extremely active in volunteering since they have joined. Tom and Cindy have cooked in the kitchen and have also volunteered and helped out working inside the kitchen a few times. They have also both volunteered their free time helping out with other things that needed to be done at the Lodge. As new Members we welcome all the help they have given and truly appreciate all that they have done. We would like to take this time to say Thank You to both of them July 2022
Our Elk of the Month for July is Mike and Jill Jarusiewicz By the House Committee
I would like to recognize Jill And
Mike Jarusiewicz for Elks of the Month. Jill &
Mike are newer members to the Lodge and have
jumped right in with working around the Lodge.
They come over on their own time to edge and weed
whack the property. They have also spent a lot of time in
the back area cleaning up all of the overgrowth
around the garage. Looks really good. They both
are also working on the Fluke Committee as
members. Jill has been working with Ellen on
mailings and local gifts sponsors. They also
volunteered to hang a Banner for their balcony at
their Condo. They are both true assets to have as
members of Point Pleasant # 1698. We would like to thank the both of them
for all that they have done to help our Lodge. Mike and Jill Jarusiewicz I would like to recognize Jill And
Mike Jarusiewicz for Elks of the Month. Jill &
Mike are newer members to the Lodge and have
jumped right in with working around the Lodge.
They come over on their own time to edge and weed
whack the property. They have also spent a lot of time in
the back area cleaning up all of the overgrowth
around the garage. Looks really good. They both
are also working on the Fluke Committee as
members. Jill has been working with Ellen on
mailings and local gifts sponsors. They also
volunteered to hang a Banner for their balcony at
their Condo. They are both true assets to have as
members of Point Pleasant # 1698. We would like to thank the both of them
for all that they have done to help our Lodge.
Mike and Jill Jarusiewicz I would like to recognize Jill And
Mike Jarusiewicz for Elks of the Month. Jill &
Mike are newer members to the Lodge and have
jumped right in with working around the Lodge.
They come over on their own time to edge and weed
whack the property. They have also spent a lot of time in
the back area cleaning up all of the overgrowth
around the garage. Looks really good. They both
are also working on the Fluke Committee as
members. Jill has been working with Ellen on
mailings and local gifts sponsors. They also
volunteered to hang a Banner for their balcony at
their Condo. They are both true assets to have as
members of Point Pleasant # 1698. We would like to thank the both of them
for all that they have done to help our Lodge. We would like to thank the both of them for all that they have done to help our Lodge.
June 2022
Our Elk of the Month for June is Ed Sholander By the House Committee
Thank you so much Ed for all that you do for Point
Pleasant Lodge. You are always looking out for the Lodge's best interests and we are proud to call you Brother. We are always here for you just as you have been for us. Congratulations on your well-deserved honor of June Elk of the Month
May 2022 Our Elk of the Month for May is Maryann DaSilva
Maryann always works
timelessly to do whatever she can to help the
lodge out with whatever is needed of her. You can find her in
the lodge kitchen helping out with Friday Night
Dinners where her famous homemade Rice Pudding
is truly a favorite. Her and her husband Alfredo
are always donating their time and personal
donations to our events which are greatly
appreciated. Maryann and her
husband are always just a phone call away to
lend a helping hand. They have a beautiful
family of 3 children and 6 Grandchildren
Maryann and her husband are always just a phone call away to lend a helping hand. They have a beautiful family of 3 children and 6 Grandchildren
Maryann DaSilva Maryann always works
timelessly to do whatever she can to help the
lodge out with whatever is needed of her. You can find her in
the lodge kitchen helping out with Friday Night
Dinners where her famous homemade Rice Pudding is
truly a favorite. Her and her husband Alfredo are
always donating their time and personal donations
to our events which are greatly appreciated. Maryann and her
husband are always just a phone call away to lend
a helping hand. They have a beautiful
family of 3 children and 6 Grandchildren
Maryann DaSilva Maryann always works
timelessly to do whatever she can to help the
lodge out with whatever is needed of her. You can find her in
the lodge kitchen helping out with Friday Night
Dinners where her famous homemade Rice Pudding is
truly a favorite. Her and her husband Alfredo are
always donating their time and personal donations
to our events which are greatly appreciated. Maryann and her
husband are always just a phone call away to lend
a helping hand. They have a beautiful
family of 3 children and 6 Grandchildren
Our Elk of the Month
for March is John Moffit
John
Moffit
John is a very active member of our
lodge and one of our Trustees.
He has brought back Thursday Night
Shuffleboard League which is doing very well and
making Thursday nights at the bar very busy. He has also run a very successful
Saint Patrick’s day event.
Food was awesome and we sold out!!!! You will also find him in the
backyard working all of our special events.
He is always willing to help in the
kitchen and you will also find him and his trusty
side-kick Arnold repairing multiple plumbing,
heating and air conditioning needs whenever our
lodge has one. John thank you for all you do! John is a very active member of our lodge and one of our Trustees. He has brought back Thursday Night Shuffleboard League which is doing very well and making Thursday nights at the bar very busy. He has also run a very successful Saint Patrick’s day event. Food was awesome and we sold out!!!! You will also find him in the backyard working all of our special events. He is always willing to help in the kitchen and you will also find him and his trusty side-kick Arnold repairing multiple plumbing, heating and air conditioning needs whenever our lodge has one. John thank you for all you do.
John Moffit John is a very active member of our
lodge and one of our Trustees.
He has brought back Thursday Night
Shuffleboard League which is doing very well and
making Thursday nights at the bar very busy. He has also run a very successful
Saint Patrick’s day event.
Food was awesome and we sold out!!!! You will also find him in the
backyard working all of our special events.
He is always willing to help in the
kitchen and you will also find him and his trusty
side-kick Arnold repairing multiple plumbing,
heating and air conditioning needs whenever our
lodge has one. John thank you for all you do!
March 2022 Our Elk of the Month
for March is Nick Masucci
Our Elk of the Month
for February is Rita Jacoby
Please join us in saying Thank You and Congratulations to Rita on being February’s EOTM
January 2022 Our Elk of the Month for January is Dave Francis By House Committee
Dave has been such a tremendous asset to our lodge. Dave is first to raise his hand to help at all of our events, Elkfest, Tailgate Party, Fluke tournament and out children's special needs events. Dave can be found in the grill room having his
favorite martinis, and watching the Giants. Please join us in
saying Thank you and congratulate Dave on being January's Elk of
the Month!
Our Elk of the Month for December is Donna Pesany By the House Committee
Donna has been such an asset to our lodge, making this Elk year a success to date. In the true spirit of Elkdom, she is always willing to help at our events/fundraisers. First with Elkfest and our family picnic, she then organized and was chairperson of two major fundraisers, our annual Tailgate/Special Children's Charity Ball and Elvis at the Elks. Both events were a big success! Donna can be found with her husband, Joe in the grill room. Please join us in saying Thank You and congratulate Donna on being December Elk of the Month
November 2021 Our Elk of the Month for November is Joe Pesany By the House Committee
Joe has been a tremendous asset to our lodge, especially over the past few months. Our Antler editor recently resigned and our Webmaster retired to Florida. Joe (an IT and computer geek:) stepped in without missing a beat to keep our operations running smoothly. Joe, along with his wife Donna,have both been active members of our house and Special Children's committees. Chairing our annual Tailgate Party. Even through wind and rain, it was again a successful fundraiser and day. While planning tailgate, they are also Chairing Elvis at the Elks which is scheduled for 11/6/21.
Please
join us in saying Thank You and Congratulating Joe on being
named our November Elk of the Month
October 2021 Our Elk of the Month
for October is Al
DaSilva, By
the House Committee Al once again worked tirelessly throughout the week leading up to Elkfest, and continued throughout our event. Always eager to lend a hand. Along with his wife, MaryAnn, their continued generosity to SCC and our lodge is truly appreciated. They recently donated a bicycle for raffle at Elkfest and MaryAnn treated us to her Famous rice pudding for FND! They can be found at most of our events and fundraisers, (when in Jersey:) With any event, their question is always " What do you need, what can we do?" Our Lodge is lucky and thankful to have them both. Please join us in congratulating Al on being October Elk of the Month
September 2021 Our Elk of the Month
for September is Amanda Wills Amanda
has been an active member since joining. An Officer multiple
times, including Exalted Ruler, Esquire, and has been our drug
awareness chairperson over the past few years. We can always
count on her when needed. She and her husband, Brian, often
visit other lodges throughout the district and State. She is a
great representative for Our lodge! She
has truly stepped up this year, in helping Our lodge with
fundraising, hosting our Flea Market and Yard Sale events. She
is first to volunteer a basket for raffle, (usually containing
fine wine:) Always greets new and visiting members with a smile
and Hello. Please
help us in congratulating Amanda on being our September Elk of
the Month Amanda
Wills August 2021 Our Elk of the Month
for August is John Veprek Please
join us in thanking John and his committee on another successful
Fluke tournament. In addition, at the Captains meeting, the
Elk for a Buck campaign brought in 10 potential new members. All
your time, hard work and dedication to this annual fundraiser is
truly appreciated. John (and Ellen) are always working behind
the scenes advocating and promoting Our Lodge! Thank You John for all you do. Congratulations on being August Elk of the Month John
Veprek July 2021 Our Elk of the Month for July is Terry La Du. Terry wears a lot of hats in
Our Lodge. He is the webmaster.
Does a wonderful job as the
scholarship chairperson, raising money with his Super 50/50.
He and his great crew have run
the annual Thanksgiving Day dinner for many years.
President of his Golf group
“The Dawn Patrol”, all of whom frequent the Grill Room and
donate generously to the Special Children's Committee
annually.
Terry can often be found in the
Grill Room with a glass of red in one hand and the TV remote
in the other watching Golf.
We All wish you the best on
your upcoming move to Florida. Enjoy your new adventure!
Congratulations on being July’s Elk of the Month! Terry La Du
June 2021 Our Elk of the Month for John Moffit . John
has been a very active member over the past year! He
was recently sworn in as a Trustee, John
is always there as a volunteer with all our events. Congratulations on being June’s Elk of the Month! John Moffit
May 2021 Our Elk of the Month
for May is Tommy Arnot. As a law enforcement
officer, Tommy knew exactly what to do, and did not hesitate
when a member
in the Grill Room began choking. He immediately responded and by performing the Heimlich Maneuver was able to clear their airway. We are extremely grateful and thankful he was there! He has participated with the Tandem Bike tour benefiting SCC. Always available to help out where needed. Tommy’s wife Jess is also holding our first fundraiser of 2021. Please look on our website for the Pampered Chef party and place your online order. All proceeds benefit Our Lodge. Congratulations on being May’s Elk of the Month! Tommy Arnot
April 2021 Our Elk of the Month
for April is Bruce
"Scooter" May. Please help me
congratulate Bruce on being our EOTM. He has continued to keep
our bar going,
Bruce "Scooter" Mayboth inside and out, through this challenging time. He has proposed some great new ideas for the Grill Room that we will be seeing in the upcoming months. Always entertaining with a travel story, and a pretty good cook! Like him on Facebook for his weather reports and videos :) Thank you Bruce for all you do. Congratulations on
being April’s Elk of the Month! March 2021 Our Elk of the Month
for March is Carolyn
Watters. Carolyn has been a
benefit to our Lodge for many years. She can be found helping
with every House meeting and event.
Carolyn Watters
She can also be found cooking, cleaning and taking care of the Lodge. Carolyn has been the Americanism Chair for years. She has made sure,even over this difficult year, that the annual Americanism Essay got done. Carolyn is also known for helping the Special Children Committee and being the wife of an Exalted Ruler 2.5 times! She will be a great First Lady again in the upcoming year. Congratulations on
being March’s Elk of the Month! February 2021 Our Elk of the Month for February is Linda Gartz. Linda
stepped up and became my right-hand woman when she became my
Esteemed Leading Knight. She exemplifies all the
characteristics of not just an Elk or as an officer but as a
human being.
Esteemed Leading Knight Linda GartzLinda can be found to be helping in every facet of the Lodge. She has been my continued confidant and sounding board for many decisions and ideas. Linda was instrumental at making the Big Top a great success in the months we were outside. She made sure all the supplies were available for use, cooked, cleaned, and voiced ideas on how to make it better. Linda, like John, spent many hours at the Lodge preparing it for success not just this year but every year. Congratulations on
being February’s Elk of the Month! January 2021 Our Elk of the Month for January is Rita Jacoby. Rita
deserve this honor for her hard work in the Lodge but for
being a nurse during this pandemic! She can usually be found
in the kitchen cooking amazing Friday Night Dinners and
decorating the Lodge for seasons/holidays.
Rita
JacobyRita is an active member of the House Committee but has supported every committee. Congratulations on
being January’s Elk of the Month! December 2020 Our Elk of the Month for December is Tommy Watters.
Congratulations to T-Rex Tommy Watter on being December’s Elk
of the Month! While Tommy is a newer member, he has been
around the Lodge his whole life. Tommy has dressed as an elf
for SCC Christmas parties, and a T-Rex for several events.
Tommy
WattersTommy also has assisted in many Lodge events and functions before he was even a member. Recently, he assisted Carolyn with bringing the tables and chairs from the tent to inside the Lodge in the rain. Tommy, thank you and congratulations again!! Congratulations on
being December’s Elk of the Month! November 2020 Our Elk of the Month for November is Chuck Ackerman
Congratulations Chuck on being November Elk of the Month!
Thanks to Chuck and his Tandem Bike Crew $2,600 was raised for
our Special Needs Children Committee. This is Chuck’s 26th
year running the Annual Tandem Bike Tour.
Chuck
AckermanGreat job Chuck and all the tandem bike riders. Congratulations on
being November’s Elk of the Month! October 2020 Our Elk of the Month for October is Ellen Veprek Ellen
has been the Elks National Foundation (aka ENF) chairperson
for the past few years. This year, she has raised $12,500 in
ENF grants for charity. Due to her diligence, relationships,
and attention to detail we have helped 9 expecting military
moms have a baby shower, 5 rehomed veterans received welcome
home kits, and donated $7,500 to local food
banks/organization. She has also headed and volunteered a food
and school supply drive. Ellen has also volunteered to assist
with Drug Awareness on the Peer Leadership side.
Ellen
VeprekCongratulations on
being October’s Elk of the Month! September 2020 Our Elk of the Month for September is John Flynn John
is a behind the scene man.
He has been beneficial to Lodge by being available when called into action. He helped to clean up the Big Top area after the storm. Congratulations on
being September’s Elk of the Month! John
Flynn
August 2020 Our Elk of the Month for August is Brian Wills Brian
is always cooking in the kitchen for our large events such as
Elkfest and Fluke Tournament. Brian also bakes delicious
desserts and makes wonderful appetizers for events!!
He is always willing to donate baked goods to Paddle Auction and Convention. Brian generously purchases any raffle ticket that comes his way! If that wasn’t enough to explain why he is Elk of the Month here’s another reason. He keeps the Exalted Ruler (aka his wife) going!! He helps me to destress and realize that even in the hardest moments it’s all for the good of the Lodge!! Congratulations on
being August’s Elk of the Month! Brian
Wills
July 2020 Our Elk of the Month for July is John Traversone John Traversone is a newer member to the Lodge but has become very active. Recently he has become the president of the Motorcycle Committee. Already under his lead new events are starting to take shape! When we were open John has assisted in the kitchen on several occasions. John and his family have also supported several events and Friday night dinners. John is friendly and always willing to lend a hand. He has taken on the challenge of being Lodge Esquire. Congratulations on
being July’s Elk of the Month! John
Traversone
June 2020 Our Elk of the Month for June is Tom Watters Tom Watters PER 2.5
Tom Watters, PER 2.5Tom is the man with the plan. He's always 10 steps ahead of you and you don't even know it! Tom has been working tirelessly scrubbing and sanitizing the Lodge. He's constantly thinking of ideas of how to allow social distancing for when we reopen. He is always present at Lodge events even if he does hide in the kitchen. While he might be the Special Children Committee chair he is willing to assist all committees and activities. Tom was also instrumental to getting the kitchen and upstairs repaired after last year's flood. Thank you for your continued support and dedication! Congratulations on being June’s Elk of the Month!! May 2020 Our Elk of the Month for May is John Gartz John Gartz is a
staple of the Lodge and the epitome of a great Elk. John can
always be found around the Lodge making repairs, mowing the
lawn, and just doing general check ins.
John GartzJohn is also the King of Logistics when it comes to our large events such as convention, Fluke Tournament, and Elkfest! He is always willing to lend a hand to any event and supports every event 100%. John also recently worked very hard to oversee the repairs in the upstairs meeting room and kitchen after the flood. As a trustee, he was part of the team instrumental in seeing that we received insurance monies to pay for the repairs. He’s the man who would give you the shirt off his back if it meant helping you out of a jam. John is an all round great man, and Elk. Congratulations on being May’s Elk of the Month!! April 2020 Our Elk of the Month for April is Stephanie Prezioso Stephanie is an active member of the House Committee and has been generously volunteering her time in the kitchen and serving for Friday Night Dinners and Sunday lunches for the past several months. She is always willing to lend a hand to help support all of our events. One of her specialties is with gift auctions and has helped tremendously with those at all of our Elk events! Stephanie always has a ‘can-do’ attitude and good sense of humor that is greatly appreciated when working with her. Whether it is our Elkfest, Fluke Tournament, Special Children’s Picnic or anything in between, Stephanie is always quick to volunteer and help in any way needed. Thank you for always stepping up and giving your time and energy for Point Pleasant Elks Lodge #1698. We appreciate you and congratulations on this well-deserved honor of Elk of the Month, Stephanie. Stephanie PreziosoMarch 2020 Our Elk of the Month for March is Eddie McDermott Eddie
has
been a member of our Lodge for 38 years. He is an active
member of the House Committee and always working behind the
scenes to lend a hand in the kitchen and at our many events. Febuary 2020 Our
Elk of the Month for Febuary is Ed Sholander Also known as “Quiet Ed”, he has a dry sense of humor and quick wit that keeps us laughing in the kitchen. He often shares stories about the Lodge from over the years. Ed’s daughter Carol was the first female Exalted Ruler at Point Pleasant Lodge and Ed was very active in our bowling teams back in the day. Ed is also known for his generous spirit. Not just with his time and energy but his wallet too. Ed has donated money to pay for Friday Night Dinner food (since he claims cooking is not one of his talents), towards the Grille Room TV’s and even for food for Super Bowl so that everyone can enjoy a free buffet that day. Ed, we are all proud to call you Brother and Friend. Thank you so much for all that you do for Point Pleasant Elks #1698 and for the smiles and laughs. You always put the Lodge's best interests first and we appreciate your support. Congratulations on a well-deserved Febuary Elk of the Month Ed Sholander January 2020 Our
Elk of the Month for January is Christine McIvor She is also a member of the House Committee and you can find her working the beer trucks at Elkfest and helping with and supporting our other Elk events throughout the year. She recently organized and ran Point Pleasant’s first Designer Bag Bingo which brought in much needed funds for our Lodge, thank you! The event was sold out and people are already talking about the sequel for next year! Christine, we appreciate the liveliness and smiles that you bring to the Grille Room and our Lodge events. Thank you for all that you do for Point Pleasant Elks and congratulations on a well-deserved January Elk of the Month Christine McIvor December 2019 Our
Elks of the Month for December are Joan & Harold "Hockey"
Schmidt Both are members of the House Committee and help out at all our big events such as the Fluke Tournament and Elkfest. Joan is usually shucking clams at the Fluke and helping recruit new members at Elkfest while Hockey is serving beer and helping out where needed. He is also part of our elite crew that cleans and maintains our grills and equipment that are needed for our big events. If these two aren’t behind the lines helping at a function, they are the first in line to support it and attend. Joan and Hockey are also regulars in the Grille Room and bring a sense of humor and good attitude to our Lodge and our missions as Elks. Both are very generous with their time and efforts in supporting our Lodge. As “Snow Birds” the Schmidt’s will be leaving us at the end of December for a few months and they are always missed until their return in the Spring. Please wish them congratulations on being Elks of the Month when you see them. Joan and Hockey, thank you for all that you do for Point Pleasant Elks and for being good friends and generous hearted people. Joan & Hockey Schmidt November 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for November is Hugh Hild Hugh is also a member of the House Committee who helps keep the kitchen well equipped by buying our supplies when needed. Hugh is on this House Chair's speed dial as my "On Star" contact when I have a question about equipment, a request for help with an is-sue at the Lodge or to meet with our Community Service workers. Hugh, thank you for all that you do for Point Pleasant Elks #1698, we appreciate all of your efforts Hugh Hild October 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for October is Karen Laudisi Karen also stepped up to make food for the Lodge's Bingo Night with what has now become Karen's Famous Pizzas! Karen is also in charge of our Antler newsletter, gathering information from committees, officers and members every month to keep the Lodge informed on all of our activities. She is a always around helping, Karen is a very hard worker who is always willing to support the Lodge. Karen is also a regular in the Grille Room and a member of the House Committee. So when you see her, please congratulate her on being our well deserved October Elk of the Month. Karen, thank you for all that you do for Point Pleasant Elks #1698, we appreciate all of your efforts Karen Laudisi September 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for September is Manny Regateiro Manny is always willing to lend a hand
around the Lodge and at our events. He and his wife Ann are
regulars in the Grille Room and provide the snacks for the
bar. Manny also recently made his debut as the guest host
for Wednesday Bar Bingo!
Manny volunteers his time at our events like Fluke Tournament, Special Needs Picnic and ElkFest and is always willing to assist with getting supplies and fixing things around the Lodge. And beyond all that he does for Point Pleasant Elks, Manny always has a smile and friendly attitude which is appreciated just as much as the help he gives. Thank you Manny for all that you do for Point Pleasant Elks #1698 and congratulations on a well deserved September Elk of the Month. Manny Regateiro August 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for August is Ellen Veprek Ellen has been very active at Point
Pleasant Elks Lodge, especially in her role as Elks National
Foundation Chair. The mission of ENF is to help Elks build
stronger communities by investing in those communities where Elks
live and work. Ellen has joined this mission with a lot of
enthusiasm and creativity on ways for our Lodge to raise that
money. Please save the date of Saturday Nov. 16th at
noon for the State Chili Cook-Off that Ellen is running at Point
Pleasant Elks Lodge.
She is also our Grant Writer and always looking for opportunities for our Lodge and Committees to make use of funds that may be available to us. Ellen is also very involved with one of our biggest fundraisers, the Fluke Tournament, along with her husband John. Ellen is always willing to help anywhere it is needed whether it be running a 50-50, helping in the kitchen, or offering to pitch in at any event or fundraiser. Ellen is a member of the House Committee and brings a lot of great ideas and good energy to those meetings. And besides all that Ellen does for our Lodge, she is just a very sweet and nice person who likes to help. Thank you Ellen for all that you do for Point Pleasant Elks #1698 and congratulations on a well deserved August Elk of the Month. Ellen Veprek July 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for July is Terry Feldman Terry has been a member for over 5
years and is always working behind the scenes to help. He can be
found serving beer and working at Elkfest, cooking amazing Friday
Night Dinners, mowing the Elks lawn, marching in parades or making
food for events that, because of his work schedule, he isn’t even
able to attend.
Terry is a regular in the Grille Room and always greets everyone with a smile, a hand shake, and a funny remark. Terry’s schedule keeps him very busy but he always finds a way to support our events. Many of his days off are spent in the kitchen cooking or helping with something for the Elks. He is also the official caterer of The Lido Deck at convention every year! Terry is a member of the House Committee and as the husband of the House Chair, he has been very involved for years in planning for the success of all House events, trips and parties, even before becoming an Elk. His focus is always that people have a good time so they keep coming back to the Lodge to continue the great work that Elks do. Thank you Terry for all that you do for the Point Pleasant Elks and congratulations on a well deserved July Elk of the Month! Terry Feldman June 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for June is Linda Gartz Linda is always behind the scenes
helping at all of our major Elk events. She organizes the bar for
our Fluke Tournament and Elksfest and is a major part of the
planning and success of both. Linda is also running convention
this year and it is sold out! She and her husband John recently
bought a trailer so that the Lodge doesn't have to rent one for
convention and our other events, giving our Lodge free use of that
equipment. Everyone knows that if Linda is in charge of an event,
it goes smoothly and is a lot of fun!
And when the Lodge needed members to step up and fill officer chairs, Linda was the first to put up her hand and take the position of Esteemed Lecturing Knight. Linda also paid for our bathrooms to be fixed out of her own money and held onto the bill until the Lodge had the money to pay for it. he always keeps the best interest of the Lodge in mind and is always willing to help support the Elks in any way. Linda is also an animal lover; especially dogs, cats and squirrels! Thank you Linda for all that you do for the Point Pleasant Elks and congratulations on a well deserved June Elk of the Month! Linda Gartz May 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for May is Donna Rotunno Donna is one of our very active members
who helps with all events at the Lodge and attends
all of our meetings and ceremonies. She is also one of our Facebook Admins who helps promote our Elk events online and has become one of our official flyer makers thanks to her creativity and fun graphics! As a member of the Fluke Tournament Committee and House Committee, Donna has lots of great ideas to help the Lodge and for our members to have fun. She is always willing to try new events and ideas to help our Lodge make money so we can continue to help our community. Donna is also married to our esteemed Leading Knight, Jerry, and they are both regular participants at Sunday Funday in the Grille Room. Donna is also a champion Wii Bowler and has recently become a Nascar fan! Always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need, she gives a lot of her time and support to the Point Pleasant Lodge. Donna, thank you for going above and beyond and always keeping the Lodge's best interest in everything you do. Congratulations Donna for a well deserved May Elk of the Month. Donna Rotunno
April 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for April is Nancy DeVito Nancy is our Veteran's Committee Chairperson and has been involved with the Elks for 30 years and with the Veterans for over 15 years. Nancy is an honorary commander in the Air Force and spends a lot of time at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix in Lakehurst supporting our veterans and active duty military. Nancy is also a past Ladies Auxiliary President and a former NJ State Elks Veteran Volunteer of the Year. Most recently, Nancy has also been volunteering her time and talents in the Elk's kitchen. Nancy and her helpers have cooked for several Friday Night Dinners, the Coast Guard Dinner, the Officer Installation/Elk of the Year Dinner and organized the repast for our beloved member, John Kaufman. Nancy also spends December touring as Mrs. Claus for all the military and base Christmas parties, always with joy and generosity. Nancy and her committee also cook at the base for troops and their families, visit veterans in nursing homes, take them on fishing trips and send care packages to our troops overseas in addition to many other events and support. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to Point Pleasant Elks #1698 and thank you for leading the way in honoring our veterans and military every day. Congratulations Nancy for a well deserved April Elk of the Month. Nancy DeVito
March 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for March is Carolyn Watters As everyone knows being the wife of an ER is a task in itself. Not only are there meetings-charity events and conventions. But Carolyn also volunteers for all of the fundraisers at our lodge. Makes baskets to raffle off for Special Needs Children—volunteers for Friday Night Dinners—donates food and time for all events. Carolyn also heads our Americanism Committee. And is on the House Committee Thanks for all you do Carolyn. It is truly appreciated by your fellow Committee members and our lodge members. Congratulations Carolyn for a well deserved March Elk of the Month. Carolyn Watters
February 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for February is Christine McIvor When our previous Sunday bartender was leaving for Florida we all thought Sunday’s would never be the same. In steps Christine, and Sunday Funday’s are better than ever! She has stepped up over this past year with the daily operations of the bar, keeping the Grill room open. Always cheerful and willing to help with bartending, Friday night dinners and all lodge functions. Your popcorn donations and drink specials are truly appreciated:) Congratulations Christine for a well deserved February Elk of the Month. Christine McIvor
January 2019 Our
Elk of the Month for January is Rita Jacoby As one of our newest members, Rita has stepped up in the true spirit of Elkdom. First by helping with preparations for our Thanksgiving feast the week prior and then being there to serve our guests. Recently cooked a Friday Night Dinner. Helped with banquets and dedicated extra time to help at Lodge events. You are an inspiration. We are thankful for members like you. Welcome and thank you Rita for your dedication to our lodge. Congratulations Rita for a well deserved January Elk of the Month. Rita JacobyDecember 2018 Our
Elk of the Month for December is John Toole A special thanks to the guy that sits in the corner, speaks little, sneaks in and out in a flash, the one who is always stepping up to be the local dj, bar back, dishwasher, event supporter and all around lodge historian. We love you and appreciate all you do!! Congratulations elk of the month. Thank you John for your dedication to our lodge. Congratulations John for a well deserved December Elk of the Month. John TooleNovember 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for November is Peter Glen Pete can always be found with the guys of the Grill Room. He is there supporting all Elks and School fundraisers. Recently the lodge was looking to purchase new bar stools. Pete took it upon himself to reach out to local businesses for donations. What he found was 75 bar stools free of charge. They look great in the grill room and hall. Thank you Pete for your dedication to our lodge. Congratulations Pete for a well deserved November Elk of the Month. Peter GlenOctober 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for October is Bill Hart Not sure how many of our members know that the owner of Bubbakoo’s, Bill Hart, became a member of our lodge a few months ago. Since he joined he has not let an event go by without asking if help was needed, from donating food for Cinco de Mayo and other events to coming on his day off from work to help with Elk Fest. Bill is a hands on member and has been an asset to our lodge and we are so happy that he joined. Thank you so much Bill from the bottom of my heart as Exalted Ruler, you truly are one of the few. You are not just about donations you are about working. It has been our pleasure and honor to have you as a member. Congratulations Bill for a well deserved October Elk of the Month. Bill HartSeptember 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for September is Terry La Du As it should come to no surprise September’s Elk of the Month is our Scholarship Committee Chairperson. The man works effortlessly on this committee each and every month. Not to mention the scholarship 50/50 fundraiser that he does quarterly. You may see him in the Grill Room sitting in a chair at a table while changing our LED sign every month so that all our membership and visitors can see what is going on during each month. He also finds time to run and fill the pull tab machine Terry is a hands on member who is willing to lend a hand whenever it is needed!!! He is very dedicated to the Scholarship committee and all that he does!! And lets not forget about the “Dawn Patrol”! This is group of members and non-members that meet in our Grill Room on a Sunday Morning once a month. At the end of each season they make a donation to the Special Needs Childrens Committee. We have Terry to thank for this wonderful group of guys!! He is also the coordinator of the Antler and steps in whenever we need help. So the next time you see Terry La Du sitting in the Grill Room relaxing with his glass of wine, take a moment to go over and say hello and thank you for all he does!! He truly takes every effort to put his heart and soul into the Point Pleasant Elks!!! Thank you Terry for always being there!! Congratulations Terry for a well deserved September Elk of the Month. Terry La DuAugust 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for August is Sharon Haugh Everyone who has been involved in any actiity or function at the lodge has seen Sharon always in the mix. The Fluke Tournament and Special Needs Picnic is especially true. Sharon took charge of the food outside AND when the events were cancelled due to bad storms, Sharon was who you called if you wanted to buy some of the unused food for yourself so that we could make some of our money back from the events. Sharon has also always been the one to turn to if we needed that certain person to be there when hall renters needed to come in early or even the day before to set up for their event. Thank you Sharon for always being there!! Congratulations Sharon for a well deserved August Elk of the Month. Sharon HaughJuly 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for July is Lester Hill What can I say about our Lester. Here I was outside one day, sweating to the point I could wring my tee shirt out and here comes Lester walking into the parking lot. Without even asking or being asked, he just joins in and starts working with me. This joint venture went on for days. Here is the best part that grabbed me, I am getting ready to go to Wildwood for convention, (which Lester also helped load the trailer for) this man comes up to me and says, "I want to see how much more I can get done before you guys get back." And he did... Also in case members do not know, Les comes in at least twice a week and waters all the flowers, both out front and in the Veterans Park. Need I say more. Congratulations Les for a well deserved July Elk of the Month. Lester HillJune 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for June is Georgianna Walsh As everyone knows, "G" is
around for just about every event we Congratulations Georgianna for a well deserved June Elk of the Month. Georgianna WalshMay 2018 Our Elk of the Month for
May is Karen Laudisi There is so much to say about
this dedicated lady. As everyone knows, Karen is at the lodge
just about everyday. Congratulations Karen for a well deserved May Elk of the Month. Karen Laudisi
April 2018 Our Elks of the Month for
April are Ron Panuska & Mike Travisano For those of you who know Ron
and Mike they have been our building and grounds chairmen for
many years and will be stepping down this year. As most of us
are on our way to work in the morning, these two guys are hard
at work at our lodge taking care of all sorts of miscellaneous
tasks that help keep our lodge in decent order. Whether it may
be an outside or inside “fixer upper”, without hesitation,
they jumped right in and took care of it. You will also see
them around the lodge working fundraisers and enjoying an
occasional Friday night dinner. Thank you Ron and Mike for your many years of dedicated service. Congratulations Ron and Mike for a well deserved April Elks of the Month. Ron Panuska & Mike Travisano March 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for March is Christine McIvor Christine, or as our members
refer to her, Moe, is always willing to help, whether its in
the kitchen, hall events and fund-raisers. A member of the
house committee, Christine can always be counted on if
needed. Always wearing a big smile and cracking a
joke, Sunday is truly FUN-day when she is
behind the bar. Thank you for all that you do. Congratulations Christine for a well deserved March Elk of the Month. Christine McIvorFebruary 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for February is Karen Laudisi Karen has worked tirelessly
all year to ensure our fund-raisers and events were
successful. Karen has a special knack for decorating and
organizing inside and outside the Lodge. She has been a
part of every event we've done starting with Fluke, SNC
picnic, Oktoberfest and Tailgate party. She singlehandedly
put together a beautiful float, and tribute to Our Lodge
Veterans for Wildwood convention, in which we won Peoples
Choice Award! She serves as a member of the House
Committee. Always there to lend a hand. Thank you for all that you do. Congratulations Karen for a well deserved February Elk of the Month. Karen LaudisiJanuary 2018 Our Elk of the Month
for January is Karen Towney (Navarro) Lovingly referred to as
Kartoon Karen for her constant smile, laughs and knowledge
of Snapchat! Karen usually enters the Lodge with a Hello
and her "single finger salute". Always willing to lend a
hand as server for Friday night dinners, banquets and all
events and fund-raisers. She has been such a tremendous
asset to Our Lodge serving as chairperson of Membership,
Editor of the Antler, member of House Committee and our
Banquet Manager! She also has started our new mid week
favorite Wednesdays Pizza! Pasta! Pool! Tournament. Thank you for all that you do. Congratulations Karen for a well deserved January Elk of the Month. Karen Towney (Navarro)December 2017 Our Elk of the Month
for December is Barbara Romano The minute our friend enters
the grill room she makes her presence known. As she "makes
her rounds" with a smile, a hello and usually a joke. As
many of you may know this will be the final appearance of
my wife of the month Mrs. Clause, Larry she's
all yours. Barbara has been volunteering to be Mrs. Claus
for over 25 years and I have had the privilege of sitting
besides her at the Christmas parties for the last 15, I
will miss you Mrs. Clause Thank you for your dedication to the SNCC. Congratulations Barbara for a well deserved December Elk of the Month. Barbara RomanoNovember 2017 Our Elks of the
Month for November are Al De Silva and Manny
Regateiro Al and Manny usually can be seen at the lodge as a pair, or partners in crime. These guys are always there to lend a hand. Working this year at our Fluke tournament, Special Children's picnic and Oktoberfest, while participating and attending most of our fundraisers and events.. Al and his wife MaryAnn generously donate a large supply of snacks and soft drinks to Camp Moore annually. While Manny and his wife Anne supply our Grill room with treats. Thank
you both for your enthusiasm and support of OUR Lodge.
Congratulations
All & Manny on a well deserved November Elks of the
Month. October 2017 Our Elk of the
Month for October is Gary Gaffney As some of you remember,
4 years ago we lost a great member and a great friend,
Jimmy Cusick. Jimmy and his company Industrial Welding
supply donated all the propane for not only the
Special Needs picnic, but more importantly, our
Octoberfest; which many of you know can be a great
expense. Every year since, Gary has stepped up and
made sure that the tradition keeps going; Gary has
been a member for years and is also a member of our
local Moose. With this partnership that we share
between Elks & Moose we manage to help our
community together. Say hello to Gary when you see
him. Congratulations
Gary on a well deserved October Elk of the Month. September 2017 Our Elk of the Month for September
is Bill Leinweber Sr. Congratulations Bill on a well deserved September Elk of the Month. Bill Leinweber Sr. August 2017 Our Elk of the Month for August
is John Flynn A long time
lodge member and new addition to the House Committee,
John has been very busy. Always willing to help. John
started with yard and leaf clean-up. Then began much
needed masonry work beginning with the front stairs and
walkway, pavers to sidewalk areas and filling a huge
hole in the yard with 32 bags of concrete!! John can be often spotted in our Grill Room, give him a wave and a thanks for all his hard work and efforts. Congratulations John on a well deserved August Elk of the Month. John Flynn July 2017 Our Elk of the Month for July
is Joe Macchi Always with a funny story and laughs in the Grill Room, Joe is an asset to our Lodge. Congratulations Joe on a well deserved July Elk of the Month. Joe Macchi June 2017 Our Elks of the Month for June
is the Special Children’s Committee This
month’s
selection is a little different. We are
acknowledging and honoring our Special
Children’s Committee. They are a group who may
not always be seen around the Lodge, but when
events as the Camp Moore Picnic, Tailgate Party
and Christmas parties come around they come out
in force. Not only bringing out committee
members but all Elks, from Point lodge and from
around the State. Reminding us, why we do what
we do. We want to say thank you to this
committee and also thank our Elks who continue
to have fundraisers and donate portions of
monies raised to help our Special Children. Congratulations, Special Children’s Committee, on being our June Elks of the Month! The Special Children’s Committee May 2017 Our Elk of the Month for
May is John Moffit John
as
been and Elk for 18 years. You
will see him behind the bar at
Oktoberfest and helping on the food line
for the Fluke Tournament. He was
very involved helpling with the repairs
of the building with the electric issue,
and our recent plumbing leak he was
there the next day and fixed it with his
partner. He is that one person you may not see every day, but everyone knows him. He will always greet you with a smile (and a glass of wine) and a helping hand if needed, or will just make you laugh with his jokes and personality. Now you will see him tending bar both upstairs for events and in the Grill room! Congratulations, John, on being our May Elk of the Month! John Moffit April 2017 Our Elk of the Month
for April is Barbara Lloyd
As
a new member, Barbara Lloyd has
jumped in head first! Not lonely has
become Lecturing Knight, she is also
the ENF Chairman. She ran the
Shamrock Fundraiser and currently
started the Easter Egg Sale with all
proceeds going to ENF. When you see
her at the lodge, she will always
greet you with a smile and a big
HELLO! Congratulations, Barbara, on being our April Elk of the Month! Barbara Lloyd March 2017 Our Elk of the
Month for March is Gary Laudisi
Gary
has been a positive energy
around the Lodge for years! He
lights up a room with his wit
and humor. Gary’s knowledge of
the Lodge and maintenance
history shows his spark of
loyalty to #1698. As we faced
our darkest hour with the power
failing he was our beacon of
hope! With an electrifying thank
you we cannot express enough how
grateful we are for you and all
your work!! Congratulations, Gary, on being our March Elk of the Month! Gary Laudisi February 2017 Our Elk of
the Month for February is
Terry La Du
Terry
is the master communicator
of the Lodge! He keeps our
website up to date, keeps
the schools posted on
scholarships, and keeps the
emails coming! Terry is also
the Scholarship Committee
chairperson. He also
organizes the Thanksgiving
feast for the community.
Terry is great at keeping
the fundraisers going for
scholarships and keeping the
Lodge informed of selection
processes. Terry is also a
member of the Dawn Patrol; a
golf group that uses our
Lodge for meetings. The Dawn
Patrol has donated $200 this
year to the Special Needs
Childrens Committee. Terry
thank you so much for all
your work and
congratulations!! Congratulations, Terry, on being our February Elk of the Month! Terry La Du January 2017 Our Elk
of the Month for January
is Donna Rotunno
For those that don’t
know Donna, she is
always around with a
smile on her face! She
has been at every
special ritual,
fundraiser, and event!
Whether she is there to
cook, clean, participate
or just support! Donna
also ran the Wonderland
Bus trip in December and
has many great ideas for
future events!! Donna is
also the lovely wife of
our Lodge Esquire Jerry
Rotunno and proud mother
of our Esteemed
Lecturing Knight Tyler
Rotunno
Congratulations, Donna, on being our January Elks of the Month! Donna Rotunno December 2016 Our Elks
of the Month for
December are John &
Linda Gartz
So much to say about
these two I don’t know
where to start! John and
Linda Gartz are always
working to improve the
Lodge. They were also
instrumental in putting
together Oktoberfest I
and II. John and Linda
can also be found
supporting the many
events the Lodge holds.
Thank you John and Linda
for all you do!!
Congratulations on being
December’s Elks of the
Month!!
Congratulations, John & Linda, on being our December Elks of the Month! John & Linda Gartz November 2016 Our Elk
of the Month for
November is Hockey
Schmidt
Hockey
can always be found
around the Lodge!
He was one of the
volunteers who put in
countless hours
cleaning, organizing,
and putting away
equipment after the
Fluke Tournament and
Oktoberfest. He
has also been seen
working solo to keep the
Lodge tidy! Hockey
also does a great job in
helping his lovely wife
Joanie organize the Doo
Wop Show (Saturday
November 12th) which is
sold out again!
Congratulations, Hockey, on being our November Elk of the Month! Hockey Schmidt October 2016 Our Elk
of the Month for October
is Lester "Les" Hill
Les
can always be found
working around the
Lodge. He helps to
maintain the
landscaping, set
up/break down Fluke
Tournament and
Oktoberfest. He’s also
been found working in
the kitchen! Thank you
Les for all your hard
work and congratulations
again!!
Congratulations, Les, on being our October Elk of the Month! Lester "Les" Hill September 2016 Our Elk of the Month for September is Karen Haycook Karen
has
been a member or a
little over a year and
had earned her antlers!!
Karen’s nickname should
be the Flash because of
all the running around
she did at the Fluke
Tournament! I barely got
to tell her thanks for
volunteering! She has
also volunteered to work
the last two Special
Children’s Picnic for
kids from Camp Moore.
Karen is a hard worker
and truly a great asset
to our Lodge!
Congratulations, Karen, on being our September Elk of the Month! Karen Haycook August 2016 Our Elk of the Month for August is Charlie Scanlan Charlie
has
been a member of the
Lodge for many years.
He is also the
Motorcycle Committee
Chairman and does and
excellent job
representing Point
Pleasant at may
motorcycle fund raisers
and events around not
only the district but
the state. He is
always cooking up
something good in the
kitchen; personally this
ER can't get enough of
the brisket.
Charlie is also
always willing to share
the blessings of the
motorcycle committee
such as extra toys with
other committees.
Just goes to show
that not all bikers are
tough but some are teddy
bears.
Congratulations, Charlie, on being our August Elk of the Month! Charlie Scanlan July 2016 Our Elk of the Month for July is Daniel “Danny” Navarro Dan
is a newer member of our
Lodge having just come
in last Fall! He can
always be found in the kitchen helping to cook, clean, serve whatever is needed! Dan is very active with the Motorcycle Committee as well. He can be found representing our Lodge at other Lodge’s Motorcycle events or just going for a ride! Congratulations, Danny, on being our July Elk of the Month! Daniel “Danny” Navarro June 2016 Our Elk of the Month for June is Christine McIvor Christine
is
a key person on House
Committee. She has
helped with decorating
the Lodge for various
occasions and holidays.
She has also waitressed
Friday Night dinner, and
helped with some Sunday
NFL lunches. You can
also find her at the
beer trucks during
Oktoberfest and
supporting all the Lodge
events.
Congratulations, Christine, on being our June Elk of the Month! Christine McIvor May 2016 Our Elk of the Month for May is Jack Secor For
the past eight years
Jack has been Inner
Guard here in Point
Pleasant. While the
Inner Guard sometimes
gets over looked you
can’t overlook Jack!
He’s the one giving
officers clues to the
next step when they need
guidance. He prepares
the room for ritualist
work; did you think the
stations prepared
themselves? He is also
early to meet new
candidates, make them
feel at home, and assist
the Esquire in leading
them through ritual.
Congratulations, Jack, on being our May Elk of the Month! Jack Secor April 2016 Our Elk of the Month for April is Karen Navarro Our
Elk of the Month for
April is Karen Navarro.
Karen is a newer member
of the Lodge
coming in in the fall of 2015! Since becoming a member she has been very active. She is involved with the House Committee. Karen’s husband, Dan is involved with the Motorcycle Committee. Karen is always willing to help for events around the Lodge. She has cooked a few Sunday NFL lunches with Dan and waitressed several Friday night dinners. There is great faith that she will do a fantastic job as the Membership Chairperson for 2016-2017. Congratulations, Karen, on being our April Elk of the Month! Karen Navarro March 2016 Our Elk of the Month for March is Susan Flickinger Sue
has
been a member for
several years and
quickly jumped into
Elkdom by joining the
House Committee.
She is one of the “go
to” people on the
committee and can always
be counted on to
help. Whether it
is working the kitchen
for NFL lunches,
waitressing for Friday
Night Dinners,
decorating for Christmas
or parties, kitchen
cleaning, reorganizing
the bulletin boards or
volunteering to work at
our numerous events and
activities, Sue is
always there supporting
our Lodge.
Sue is also our spiritual compass at our meetings in her role as the Lodge’s Chaplain, leading us in prayer. Thank you, Sue, for your generous spirit and kind heart and living by our motto of “Elks Care, Elks Share.” Your time and efforts in supporting our Lodge and helping to make all of our events successful is greatly appreciated. Congratulations, Susan, on being our March Elk of the Month! Susan Flickinger February
2016
Our Elks of the Month for February are Mike Travisano & Ron Panuska Mike
and
Ron are long time Elks
that are very active at
our Lodge. They
have chaired and been
members of numerous
committees over the
years; both recently
having served as
Trustees. This
past year they
co-chaired a new
committee, Buildings and
Grounds. They have
taken on the monumental
task of identifying and
prioritizing much needed
repairs and projects
around the Lodge,
finding contractors to
come in and bid on the
work and managing the
process every step of
the way. They and
their committee have had
a great partnership with
the House Committee this
year and we can’t thank
them enough for the
commitment of both time
and patience in taking
on these projects.
From painting of the front of the Lodge, sealing the front porch, painting and removing mold from the liquor storage room, installation of security cameras, a new drop ceiling in the bar area and entry hallway, to the realization (finally) of a brand new downstairs men’s room. These guys worked very hard to make it all happen. Of course, it takes a village and their committee and our Trustees and Exalted Ruler were there to support them also. Mike and Ron, thank you for your efforts in getting these much needed improvements completed this year and we know you are always looking ahead to what is next on the list. Your love of the Point Pleasant Lodge and your dedication to keeping the building and grounds to a standard we can all be proud of is greatly appreciated. Congratulations, Mike & Ron, on being our February Elks of the Month! Mike Travisano & Ron Panuska January 2016 Our Elk of the Month for January is Charlie Scanlan Charlie
has
been a member of the
Point Pleasant Lodge for
over 25 years.
During that time he has
served in many offices
and committees.
Charlie is currently the
Motorcycle Committee
Chairman and he has
helped build one of our
new committees into one
of our strongest in a
short time.
. Charlie and his committee support our Lodge through several events throughout the year. All of the funds raised by these events go directly to the Lodge for much needed improvements to our building and grounds. The Beach Party, Poker Run & Southern BBQ, and Toys for Kids Run are always a good time and successful fund raisers. The Toys for Kids Run in November also brings in a huge amount of toys for our Special Needs Children, children in our community, and, this year to the Children’s Specialized Hospital in Toms River that Charlie and the committee formed a partnership with. They even did a special motorcycle run to deliver the toys to the children at the hospital complete with police escorts and Santa along for the ride. Charlie and his committee have also been recognized for their outstanding participation in the Miracle Run each year. Charlie and his wife, Carol, support the many MC events around the state as well as our own Point Pleasant Lodge events and are regulars at the Convention in Wildwood each year, always pitching in to make it a good time for everyone; Charlie usually at the grills. Charlie is well known for his cooking skills and has also volunteered in our kitchen for Sunday NFL lunches a few times this year. Charlie, we appreciate your hard work in ensuring that Point Pleasant events are well attended and well organized. We are proud to call you brother and friend. Thank you for your dedication to the success of our Lodge. Congratulations, Charlie, on being our January Elk of the Month! Charlie Scanlan December 2015 Our Elk of the Month for December is Joe Leo If
you
don’t know who Joe Leo
is, you are missing
out. Joe joined
the Elks in May 2014 and
jumped right into
Elkdom. That
November was the first
Doo Wop Show which Joe
suggested. With
the help of his in-laws,
Joan and Hockey, it was
a great success and Joe
wanted to do it again
this year (and it looks
like next year
too). Joe and his
group, the Jukebox
Legends, generously
donated their time and
talent for those
performances.
Those 2 shows brought in
over $9,000. to the
Lodge Building
Improvement Fund!
. You can also find Joe volunteering at the beer truck for Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest and behind the grill for the Special Children’s Picnic. He always has a big smile to greet you at the Lodge. Joe is always more than happy to help with a project and many of us have benefitted from his good nature. He’s become our own “Ticketmaster,” printing tickets for other Lodge events like the Tailgate Party and the New Year’s Eve Party. Joe, thank you for the generosity, good-heartedness, and brotherhood that you share will all of us at the Point Pleasant Lodge. Congratulations, Joe, on being our December Elk of the Month! Joe Leo November 2015 Our Elk of the Month for November is Nancy DeVito Nancy
is
our Veterans Committee
Chairperson and her
committee is one of our
most active at the
Lodge. Nancy has
been involved with the
Elks for almost 30 years
and involved with the
Veterans for 15
years. Nancy is an
Honorary Commander in
the Air Force and spends
a lot of time at the
Joint Base McGuire-Dix
in Lakehurst supporting
our Veterans and active
duty military.
Nancy and her committee represent Point Pleasant Lodge #1698 proudly and do so much for Veterans and active military that it is too numerous to mention - From cooking at the base for troops and their families, to visiting Veterans in nursing homes and taking them on fishing trips, to sending care packages to our troops overseas. Nancy is also a past Ladies Auxiliary President and a former NJ State Elks Veteran Volunteer of the Year. Nancy, thank you for reminding us all what Elkdom is about in serving Veterans and military personnel that have served our country. You truly live by the motto: “So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks will never forget them.” We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication and thank you and your committee for honoring our Veterans and military in such an outstanding way. Congratulations, Nancy, on being our November Elk of the Month! Nancy DeVito October 2015 Our Elk of the Month for October is Hugh Hild Hugh
is
one of our most active
members around the
Lodge. Hugh is a
member of the House
Committee and Building
and Grounds Committee
but gives his help to
all committees. He
is vital to the set up
and break down for our
big events like Fluke
Tournament, Special
Children’s Picnic, and
Oktoberfest. Hugh
is also one of our group
of members that take
care of our grills and
equipment so that they
are maintained and ready
for use when needed.
Hugh also volunteers in the kitchen for Friday Night Dinners every week and is a regular in the Grill Room supporting all our Lodge events. He also picks up supplies for the Lodge to keep things running smoothly. As House Chairman, I rely on a lot of people for assistance and Hugh is one of those people that I could not do my job without his help. Hugh, we appreciate all of your hard work and time that you put into keeping our Lodge running and making our events successful. Congratulations, Hugh, on being our October Elk of the Month! Hugh Hild September 2015 Our Elk of the Month for September is Gus Schipani. Gus
aka
“Mr. 50-50” has been an
Elk for almost 40
years. He is an
active member of the
House, Veterans, and
Building & Grounds
Committees. Gus
continues to do an
amazing job at keeping
the outside of our Lodge
looking nice. From
mowing the lawn,
watering, weeding,
planting shrubs and
flowers, to cleaning and
painting our Elk statue,
Gus volunteers a lot of
time ensuring that the
outside of our Lodge
matches the pride that
we feel inside.
You’ll find Gus in the Grill Room every Friday selling 50-50’s to help raise money for our charities as well as making everyone laugh with the promise that their ticket is “the winning ticket.” Gus is famous for his hot dogs and you can see him at our major events like Fluke Tournament, Special Children’s Picnic, and Oktoberfest wearing a wild outfit and hat while working the grill. Gus was also one of the honorees at our recent Testimonial Dinner for his volunteerism and active participation as an Elk for the past 34+ years. Gus, for these and many more reasons, we are proud to name you Elk of the Month. Thank you for all your hard work and time that you give to the Congratulations on being the September Elk of the Month! Gus Schipani August 2015 Our Elk of the Month for August is Gary Laudisi. There’s
still a lot of hot
Summer left and we can
thank Gary for keeping
it cool inside the
Lodge. In addition to
fixing the air
conditioning, he was
also one of the members
who helped install our
new ovens. Gary has been
an Elk for a long time
and a former Elk of the
Year, who is always
generous with his time
and talents.
Gary is also a major part of the set up for and running of the Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest every year. He has also done an amazing job overseeing the pull tab machines and making them more profitable for our charities than ever. Gary is a regular in the Grill Room, supporting our many events and helping to fix things around the Lodge. There isn’t anything he can’t fix. He is one of those people that we can truly say the Lodge literally could not run without his help. Thank you, Gary, for all of your hard work around the Lodge. We appreciate your time and dedication to Point Pleasant #1698. Congratulations on being the August Elk of the Month! Gary Laudisi July 2015 Our Elk of the Month for July is Terry La Du. Terry
has been an active
member at our Lodge for
many years. He does an
amazing job as our
webmaster; keeping our
website up to date with
all of our information
including weekly Friday
Night Dinner Menus and
publishing the Antler
online. With the world
trying to move to a
paperless environment,
Terry’s job has become
increasingly demanding
and important so that
all of our members can
stay informed as to what
is going on at our
Lodge.
He also programs the electronic sign in the Grill Room with upcoming events and fun facts to keep our members and guests in the loop. Terry also sends out the Lodge’s weekly email with the Friday Night Dinner Menu and reminder of upcoming activities. Terry is a regular in the Grill Room supporting our many Lodge events. Also, after years of volunteering at BPOE 1698’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner, last year Terry took the lead as chairman and helped organize a great day for our community. Terry, thank you for your fast, efficient work as our webmaster and for all that you do to support the Point Pleasant Lodge. Congratulations on being the July Elk of the Month! Terry La Du June 2015 Our Elk of the Month for June is Joe Chickene. Joe
has
been a long time active
member at our
Lodge. He’s held
numerous offices and
committee chairs over
the years. Joe is
probably best known
lately as the Flag Day
Committee Chairman for
the past 8 years.
He leads his committee
and keeps the event
organized and running
smoothly every
year. Joe and his
committee along with the
Veterans Committee,
Officers, Military Color
Guard, Boy & Girl
Scouts, and other guests
make the Flag Day
Ceremony one of the most
anticipated and
emotional services of
the year.
Joe and his wife, Marianne, also support our many Lodge events and you will find them Friday nights enjoying dinner in the Grill Room. Joe, thank you for your positive attitude, team work, and all that you continue to do to strengthen the legacy of the Point Pleasant Lodge. Congratulations on being the June Elk of the Month! Joe Chickene May 2015 Our Elk of the Month for May is Dave Francis. Dave
has been a valuable
member of the House
Committee for several
years and is always
quick to offer to help
at Lodge functions. He
helps out at work
projects, kitchen
cleanups, and House
Committee Events, often
behind the scenes
working hard towards the
team effort.
Dave also volunteers at our annual Lodge events like the Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest. You can find Dave working non-stop on the front lines at those events making sure that guests are being helped, getting their food orders, and making sure things are running smoothly. Dave is also a regular in the Grill Room and supports all of those events too. Dave, thank you for embracing the true spirit of volunteerism and for your dependability and dedication to Point Pleasant Lodge! . Congratulations on being the May Elk of the Month! Dave Francis April 2015 Our Elk of the Month for April is Bob Scott. Bob
has been our Membership
Chairperson for the past
4 years and has done an
amazing job. He has
taken his dedication to
that role even further
by serving as the
Southeast District
Member and Member
Retention Chairperson.
You can always find Bob at the Lodge helping with all events, usually cooking up something good in the kitchen. Bob assists all the committees to ensure that our events are successful and everyone has a good time. He’s also known to be very lucky on the pull tab machine! Bob, thank you for all you do for Point Pleasant and the Southeast District and the laughter and brotherhood you bring to the Lodge. And, thank you for doing such great work as the Membership Chair. Congratulations on being the April Elk of the Month! Bob Scott March 2015 Our Elk of the Month for March is Joan Schmidt. Any
of
you that went to the Doo
Wop Night can appreciate
all the hard work that
Joan put into this event
to make it the great
success that it was.
Joan’s hard work and many hours made this event a huge success. The event was sold out! And, we are all looking forward to next year. Joan has already booked a date to hold another Doo Wop Night. Joan can also be seen shucking clams at Oktoberfest and working hard at all of our lodge events. Joan heads south for the winter but when she returns, Joan is always ready to help. Thank you, Joan, for all you do for our Lodge. Congratulations on being the March Elk of the Month! Joan Schmidt February 2015 Our Elk of the Month for February is John Toole. John Toole a/k/a Johnny Bones is our February Elk of the Month. John is a long time member. He can be seen helping at any event this lodge runs. John sets up for line dancing every Thursday among many other things. You can see him in the kitchen helping on Friday nights and helps whenever he is asked. John is the first one to run if you need anything, be it help or something from the store. I have never heard him say “no” to anyone. Although John seems shy, he is full of Elk knowledge. He remembers everything that has gone on in the past as well as the present. If you need any answer about our Elk Lodge, he is the “go to guy.” Congratulations and thank you, “Bones,” for all you do for this Lodge. You are a true Elk! Congratulations on being our February Elk of the Month! John Toole January 2015 Our Elks of the Month for January are Linda & John Gartz. As everyone knows, running the Oktoberfest is a monumental feat. It is all hands on deck and not just for the day of the event. For months prior to the event, you would see Linda and John at the lodge daily. Not only do they work constantly, they also had lots donated this year. And, John is always available to fix equipment. Linda and John are a big asset to the lodge. They not only get their friends to lend a hand but can be seen at all of the events at the lodge-before, during, and after the events take place. Neither Linda nor John hesitate when asked to help and are always willing to help members and friends at the drop of a dime. They exemplify the meaning of Elkdom. Thank you, Linda and John, for your constant support of our lodge. Congratulations on being our January Elks of the Month! Linda & John Gartz December 2014 Our Elk of the Month for December is Sean McGrath. Sean, aka Tile Head, is one of the funniest people around the Lodge. If you have come to his Bar Bingo, you know first hand that he makes us all laugh. When you look around at any event, you will see Sean flipping burgers as well as helping to set up or break down after events. Sean is on the House Committee and is always willing to volunteer and help out at anything the House is in charge of running. If you would like to see someone who truly believes in Elkdom, Sean is that person. Thanks for all your help, suggestions, and for making us laugh. Congratulations on being our December Elk of the Month! Sean McGrath November 2014 Our Elks of the Month for November are Donna Cappuccio and Joe Pesany. Anyone who attended the Tailgate Party saw how much time and effort was put into this event by Joe and Donna (aka Tarzan and Jane). There was an abundance of food. Joe was behind the grill and Donna was at the front tables for most of the day. With all their hard work, this event was a HUGE success! Over 100 tickets were sold. Everyone there had a great time. And, the weather held out, no rain. As true Elks, Joe and Donna are both there to support the Lodge for all the events. They are either cooking, attending, or donating. Thank you for all you do all year long. You are both a great asset to the lodge.. Congratulations on being our November Elks of the Month! Donna Cappuccio and Joe Pesany October 2014 Our Elk of the Month for October is Ed Kennedy. Ed has been a member for many years. Over that time he has continued to volunteer and help out at the lodge. Recently you have seen Ed at the Oktoberbest flipping burgers, at the Special Needs Picnic, and anywhere else he is asked to help. Ed has been helping the Special Needs Golf Outing with the sponsorship and anything else he can do. Of course, when you see Ed you see his wife, Alice, right alongside helping. Ed is a kind and caring person with a big heart. He truly is what Elkdom is about. Thanks for all you do and your support. Congratulations on being our October Elk of the Month! Ed Kennedy September 2014 Our Elk of the Month for September is Carolyn Watters. Being the wife of the Exalted Ruler is a big enough job but you will see Carolyn at every event the Lodge is running. Fluke, Oktoberfest, and, of course, the one that is dearest to her heart—The Special Needs Picnic. And, Carolyn is an active participant at both of the Lodge Christmas parties. Our children, Tommy and Alyssa, are involved as well. Carolyn is teaching them the meaning of being a true Elk. Aside from all of the things on her plate, Carolyn is always supporting the activities of the Lodge. Many can learn from the example Carolyn has shown. Congratulations on being our September Elk of the Month! Carolyn Watters August 2014 Our Elk of the Month for August is Gus Schipani. Gus Schipani is also known as “Mr. 50/50” and is one of the hardest working volunteers at Point Pleasant Lodge. Gus took it upon himself to do the landscaping around the Lodge. From the weeding of the islands in the parking lot to the make over around and in front of the building. Gus painted the bricks around the Elk statue and gave the statue itself a good cleaning. If you look close, you can see a renewed twinkle in the Elk’s eyes. Gus also replaced the sign over the back door. He is always there to help and I thank him for all the hard work. Congratulations on being our August Elk of the Month! Gus Schipani July 2014 Our Elk of the Month for July is Hugh Hild. Although Hugh (Double H) is co-housechair he is non-stop at the Elks. Hugh makes sure that he is there for every Friday night dinner. He helped at convention and was a great help for the clean-up. If equipment has be to cleaned, Hugh makes sure this is done. During clean-up, not only did he bring tools, but he worked hard all day. Hugh has been a hard working Elk since he joined the Lodge and continues on a daily basis to help wherever he can. Thanks for all you do. You are greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work.! Thank you for all you do, Hugh! Congratulations on being our July Elk of the Month! Hugh Hild June 2014 Our Elk of the Month for June is Phyllis Willever. You will see Phyllis at the lodge helping out all the time. Phyllis is not one to stand back and not participate. Phyllis is always pitching in, whether it be for Friday Night dinners, the Easter Egg Hunt, or anything else she is asked to do. And, most of the time, Phyllis will volunteer before being asked. Phyllis hosted the Paddle Auction this past January and has already set a date for another one later on this year. It was a very successful event and people are looking forward to the next one. She is also very active at Veterans events and the Motorcycle Committee events. Phyllis is a true Elk and a great asset to our Lodge! Thank you for all you do, Phyllis! Congratulations on being our June Elk of the Month! Phyllis Willever May 2014 Our Elk of the Month for May is Charlie Scanlan. Charlie (Chaz) has been an Elk for many years. He and his family are dedicated to the Elks. Charlie has formed the Motorcycle Committee for the lodge. He has put together a great group of people. His committee has already done a great job with their “Toys for Tots” benefit. They collected a virtual ton of toys. It was really amazing to see all the people come out for this event. The benefit of this event put smiles on the faces of a lot of children. Thanks for making this past Christmas special for them! Charlie has already picked a date to run this event again. He also did a Southern BBQ Buffet on April 27th and his committee has taken over the “Beach Party.” Please come out and support all of these events that Charlie and his committee are working on to benefit our lodge and others. Congratulations on being our May Elk of the Month! Charlie Scanlan April 2014 Our Elk of the Month for April is Chris Resotko. Upon joining our lodge last year, Chris immediately became involved, first serving as an officer and most recent as our banquet manager. With bookings up, he has already proven his importance. Our youngest member displayed wisdom beyond his years in a letter written by him that was read at our last lodge meeting. Thank you, Chris, for reminding us of the true spirit of Elkdom. Chris can always be found helping out at the lodge, whether it be a party, an event, or in the kitchen. I am proud to call Chris a fellow Elk and look forward to his future leadership and involvement in Our Lodge. Just a reminder, Chris, “stay away from the Machine.” Congratulations on being our April Elk of the Month! Chris Resotko March 2014 Our Elk of the Month for March is Susan Longo. Susan, also known as Susie or Sushi, has been a proud Elk for about 10 years. She always has a smile and a hug to greet her fellow Elks at the Lodge. Sushi has been an essential member of the House Committee this past year and very active around the Lodge helping out at all House sponsored events. She is also a regular in the Grill Room and at Convention and helps out every year at our big events like the Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest. She is one of our “go-to” people on the House Committee and has helped us achieve our goals this year by bringing more fun events to the members while raising funds for our Lodge. Susan also organized and ran our Elks Yard Sale in June to raise money for the Lodge and has helped decorate and set up for our many parties including being part of our amazing Christmas Decorating Crew for the past two years. She’s also volunteered her time as server upstairs for Lodge Benefits and has been part of our monthly kitchen cleanup crews. And, when Hurricane Sandy hit the area, Susan was part of the team of Elks to collect food and organize clothing to donate to those in need. Sushi is one of the kindest, friendliest, and most genuine people and truly embraces the principles of Elkdom. Thank you, Susan. We appreciate your great attitude and commitment to the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge. Congratulations on being our March Elk of the Month! Susan Longo February 2014 Our Elk of the Month for February is John Toole. John Toole, also known as Johnny Bones, spends a lot of time at the Elks Lodge and is always quick to offer a helping hand. John has been a member of the Point Pleasant Elks for over 25 years. He knows a lot about the history of our Lodge as well as the town of Point Pleasant Beach and other interesting facts. If you are ever on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, I would recommend having John as your “phone a friend!” “Bones” is a big help to the House Committee with his assistance in setting up and breaking down for Meetings, Line Dancing, and other events at the Lodge. John has also become a regular part of our amazing kitchen crew on Friday nights and we appreciate his time and hard work. John is one of the friendliest and most observant people you will find at our BPOE and he goes out of his way to help everyone at the Lodge: bartenders, kitchen crew, and Lodge Committees. Thank you, John. We appreciate your help and spirit of brotherhood at the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge. Congratulations on being our February Elk of the Month! John Toole January 2014 Our Elk of the Month for January is Brian Coyle, House Chairman. Brian, our House Chairman, has been an Elk for only a couple of years, but he has jumped right into Elkdom and surely impressed our membership. Brian has volunteered numerous amounts of hours to not only our lodge programs, but has also spearheaded many events. Brian embodies the ideal of fraternity and is always keeping our member’s plates full of activities. Since taking the house over in April, Brian has: executed the installation of officers, worked numerous amounts of Friday night dinners, organized periodic kitchen deep cleanings, ran two bus trips to Atlantic City, DJ’d convention, organized a yard sale, cleaned out the attic, held a TAM’s training, put together a crew for Flag Day food, held a yard clean up, threw a tailgate party, managed an appetizer party, mustered volunteers for Fluke, Oktoberfest, and Thanksgiving, held an Eggnog Party, planned a New Year’s Eve event, and in his “spare time” raised over $11,000 for the bathroom fund. Brian, my hat is off to you. The membership and myself could not ask for a better House Chair. Your fire inspires many, including myself, to be a better Elk each and every day. I am proud that I can consider you a great person, a fellow Elk, and, most importantly, a friend. Congratulations on being our January Elk of the Month! Brian Coyle December 2013 Our Elk of the Month for December is John Sportelli. John Sportelli, better known as “Johnny Unda,” spends a lot of time at the Elks Lodge. In addition to his duties as Lodge Custodian, you can always find Johnny in the kitchen. Johnny loves to cook and loves to see people happy and having a good time. Johnny draws a big crowd on Thursday when he bartends and serves up his famous Thursday Lunch Buffet! He is also donating his time for Friday Night Dinners for shopping, preparing, and cooking up delicious dinners. He has really stepped up the variety and quality of our Friday Night menu. Johnny is also a big supporter of house events and always puts the interests of the Lodge ahead of his own even when it takes him out of the kitchen at times. He does his best to make every event he cooks for us special and tries to ensure that everyone is enjoying themselves. He is one of the nicest and most generous hearted people that I have had the honor to work with this year at the Elks. He has a smile and a “Hi Sign” to greet everyone and tells you to eat or “Mangia! Mangia!” Thank you, Johnny. We appreciate your hard work, generosity, and spirit in all that you do to support the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge. Congratulations on being our December Elk of the Month! John Sportelli November 2013 Our Elk of the Month for November is Eddie McDermott. Eddie has been an Elk for a long time in Point Pleasant. He is an active member of the Lodge and of the House Committee. Eddie is a “behind the scenes” guy, always jumping in to help in the kitchen and at events. Most times you don’t even know that he has been there or done that, helping for the sake of supporting his fellow Elks, not for thanks or praise. Eddie is a vital part of our House Committee and helped with Kitchen Clean Up Projects as well as working in the kitchen for Friday Night Dinners. He’s a regular in the Grill Room and is always there to support House events. Eddie always has a smile and friendly greeting for everyone. Thank you, Eddie. We appreciate your great attitude in all that you do to support the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge. Congratulations on being our November Elk of the Month! Eddie McDermott October 2013 Our Elk of the Month for October is Gus Schipani. Gus has been an Elk for 37 years! He is an active member of both the House Committee and Veterans Committee. He always offers his help for cooking, his specialty being Hot Dogs, which is why you will find him at the Fluke Tournament, Special Needs Picnic, and Oktoberfest behind the grill wearing some kind of themed outfit or wild hat. Gus is a big help to Nancy DeVito and her Committee with their events and is requested by name at the Military Bases where he cooks for troops and Veterans. Gus recently helped raise over $500 for the Bathroom Fund with his Italian Hot Dog Night. Gus is “Mr. 50-50” and is our go to guy for selling tickets which he does a great job at...who can say no to him?! You can find him at the lodge every Friday Night selling 50-50 tickets to help raise money for the Elks and our charities. He’s also a regular at our Tuesday night Lodge meetings. Gus has also been a big help this year with keeping the outside of our Lodge looking beautiful. He was a leader in our Yard Clean Up Project in June as well as cutting the front lawn this summer and pruning the trees and shrubs around the Lodge. Gus takes great pride in our Lodge and in being an Elk. Thank you, Gus. We appreciate your time and efforts in all that you do to support and instill pride in the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge. Congratulations on being our October Elk of the Month! Gus Schipani September 2013 Our Elk of the Month for September is Harold "Hockey" Schmidt. Our Elk of the Month for September is Harold Schmidt but we all know him as “Hockey.” Hockey is very active at our lodge. He is a vital member of our House Committee and participates in many work projects and Lodge events. You can always find Hock at the Fluke Tournament, Special Needs Children’s Picnic, and Oktoberfest helping out anywhere he can, usually behind the grill. He was also Co-Chef for our Flag Day Services! He and his wife, Joan, attend all our Grill Room events including Friday Night Dinners. Many times Hockey is in the kitchen helping on the cooking line or washing pots and pans on Fridays. Hockey is very generous with his time and efforts at the lodge and is also a regular at our Tuesday night Lodge Meetings. Although he may be a “Snow Bird” for a few months in the Winter, Hock more than makes up for that time by helping at and supporting every event at the lodge the rest of the year. His great attitude and sense of humor are traits that make him such a likeable guy and valuable member of our organization. He is definitely one of our “go to” people on the House Committee for input and assistance. Thank you, Hockey. We appreciate all that you do to make Point Pleasant Elks the great Lodge that it is! Congratulations on being our September Elk of the Month! Harold "Hockey" Schmidt August 2013 Our Elks of the Month for August are Lorraine and Rosemary DiGiovanni. The DiGiovanni Sisters have been members of the Elks for almost 2 years and are always quick to offer help for Lodge events and activities. Although mostly behind the scenes, Lorraine and Rosemary have really come into their own this year as valuable members of the House Committee and regulars on the Kitchen Crew for Friday Night Dinners. You may have seen them washing pots and pans or working the dishwasher, reminiscent at times of an I Love Lucy episode. Both ladies have also given their time for Mother’s Day and Flag Day Services, Fluke Tournament, and Special Needs Children’s Picnic as well as many other Lodge and Grill Room events. Beyond their dedication to supporting the Elks, both Lorraine and Rosemary add so much joy and laughter to any event they participate in. They brought a lot of laughs to the Atlantic City Bus Trip too! Lorraine and Rosemary have a great sense of humor and a generous attitude that makes you smile when they are around. As newer members, their enthusiasm and ideas are greatly appreciated and set a fine example of getting new members involved. Both women offer their time and support and do it with a smile and a generous heart. Thank you, Lorraine and Rosemary. We appreciate your support and great attitude. Congratulations on being our August Elks of the Month! Congratulations on being our August Elks of the Month! Lorraine and Rosemary DiGiovanni July 2013 Our Elk of the Month for July is Steve Flickinger. Steve is one of our newest members who joined last fall and has volunteered to help at many events and projects at the Lodge since day one. Steve is a valuable member of the House Committee who has helped with cleaning projects in the kitchen and the yard as well as helping for Mother’s Day and Flag Day. Steve loves to grill and I am sure we will see him out there again with spatula in hand at the Oktoberfest and other upcoming Lodge Events. Steve and his wife, Sue, are also regulars around the Lodge supporting Friday Night Dinners and events in the Grill Room. Steve is a very generous guy and is always offering his assistance around the Lodge to help out. Thank you, Steve. Welcome to the Elks and we appreciate your support and great attitude. Congratulations on being our July Elk of the Month! Steve Flickinger June 2013 Our Elk of the Month is: Hugh Hild! Hugh has been an “official” member of our Lodge for about 3 years but had been volunteering and supporting Lodge Events even before he became a member. Hugh is part of our great kitchen crew that works tirelessly to support Friday Night Dinners at the Lodge. He’s also a fixture at our Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest contributing his time and talent to their success. Also, Hugh is always willing to help out with fixing things around the lodge. Hugh is a regular around the Lodge who supports our events in the Grill Room. He’s also an active member of the House Committee and is always lending a hand and volunteering for projects and events around the Lodge to help keep it clean, safe, and running smoothly. Thank you, Hugh. We appreciate your time and support of B.P.O.E. #1698. Congratulations on being our June Elk of the Month! Hugh Hild May 2013 Our Elk of the Month is: Gary Laudisi! Gary is what I call our “first responder.” Whenever something breaks down at the Lodge, he is always the first person on the scene to check it out and fix it. He can fix anything. Gary is a previous Elk of the Year and an active Elk for a long time. He keeps our Lodge running and is always working on something whether it be electrical, plumbing, broken equipment, and/or appliances. On April 1st, my first official day as House Chairman, our ice machine was leaking all over the back room. Gary was there as soon as he got the call and fixed it. He also recently repaired our dishwasher and is getting it running better than ever. Gary also supports all our Elk events and is vital to the success of our Convention weekend, Fluke Tournament, and Oktoberfest. Gary’s generosity with his time is not limited to inside the Lodge walls. When Hurricane Sandy hit, Gary was helping fellow Elks and neighbors to get their homes repaired to restore a sense of normalcy after that devastating storm. Gary is
also in charge of the
pull tab machine and
under his supervision
they have made more
money than ever before. Gary, thank you for your commitment to Point Pleasant Elks #1698. We appreciate your time and all your hard work. Congratulations on being Elk of the Month for May! Gary Laudisi April 2013 Our Elk of the Month is: Tim Jennings, but we all know him as “Spanky.”! Tim has been a proud Elk for about 3 years. Most recently, he has been behind the scenes helping at the Lodge and does it with a smile. “Spanky” has been a part of our great kitchen crew that has been working so hard for us all year. He has been helping with Friday night dinners, banquets, and special events. When not in the kitchen, you may find Spanky in the Grill Room with a friendly greeting for everyone. He is always willing to help to ensure everyone else has a good time. Tim, thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for the Lodge. Tim "Spanky" Jennings March 2013 Our Elk of the Month is: John Gartz! Maybe we saved the best for last… John has been a member for a good amount of years now. He is a must to have around for the Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest. All the equipment we have at the Elks is old, and somehow every year John keeps it working. And let’s not forget about Convention. John is instrumental in setting up for Convention and breaking down afterwards at the motel. And any time that John is fixing something at the Lodge, not far behind is his wife, Linda, pitching in and helping out too! Whenever something breaks at the Lodge, we always turn to John for his advice before we call someone in and spend money. I just can’t say enough about everything he does. If I had to list everything John did this past year, it would take up all the pages in the Antler! Thanks for all that you do, John, and CONGRATULATIONS on being our March Elk of the Month! John Gartz February 2013 Our Elk of the Month is: Charlie Cantalupe! ECharlie has been a member for quite a few years now and always shows up at all of our Lodge events ready to work. Our biggest events, the Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest, Charlie helps set up and clean up after each one. And then, spends his entire day at the events helping wherever needed! Charlie and his wife, Liz Smith, show up and support our Friday Nite Dinners every Friday night. No matter what event it is at the Lodge, you will always see him there supporting that event. And, whenever we have trouble with the locks, or when the locks need to be changed, Charlie is right there donating his time to help with that too. Thanks for all that you do, Charlie, and CONGRATULATIONS on being our February Elk of the Month! Charlie Cantalupe January 2013 Our Elk of the Month is: Ed “Quiet” Scholander! Ed has been a member of the Elks for a long time and belongs to the House Committee. His daughter, Carol, is a Past Exalted Ruler. Ed showed up at the Fluke Tournament and the Oktoberfest and asked what job he could do. For both events he stayed most of the day. Ed shows up every Friday night to help in the kitchen. We never have to call him, he just shows up to help. He does the job that no one else wants to do in the kitchen. He washes all the dishes and scrubs all the pots. He stays in the kitchen until the last pot is clean and everyone else is done. You have to tell him to go home!. Ed-thanks so much for all your help with everything and CONGRATULATIONS on being the Elk of the Month! Ed Scholander December 2012 Our Elk of the Month is: Bill Matthews...also known as “Wild Bill” Bill is a new member in his first year of Elkdom, and immediately after becoming a member he became involved and joined the Special Needs Children’s Committee. He has volunteered his time working at the Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest and at both events he was everywhere helping at doing anything that was needed. He was running around crazy, and this is how he became known as “Wild Bill”! He helps with every Special Needs Children’s breakfast and he is a big help assisting the Chairman Tom Watters with whatever is needed. One Sunday during football there was no one available to cook in the kitchen so “Wild Bill” called his friend and the two of them did it. Whenever any help is needed, you can let “Wild Bill” know and he will be there to help. “Wild Bill”- thanks so much for all the good works and CONGRATULATIONS on being the Elk of the Month! Bill Matthews November 2012 Our Elk of the Month is: Jim Brogan Jim has been a member of the Lodge for a good many years. At the beginning of the April 2012 Elk year, we found that the previous Oktoberfest Chairperson, through circumstances beyond his control, was unable to run the event this year. Although a great help in providing records of years’ past, he was able to provide help but would not be able to completely chair the event. When Jim found out that we needed a Chairperson for our biggest fundraising event of the year, he spoke with Exalted Ruler Dawn and volunteered to do it. He was getting ready to retire from the Post Office and in the past had run many large events for them. Since he was retiring, he would have time to form a Committee and get to work on all the various facets of running the event, ie, volunteers, food, drinks, rentals of space, tickets, licenses, etc., just to name a few. He did a lot of planning and put in a lot of his time regarding the overall running of the event. The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful...it turned out to be a nice day and people came out in droves. Luckily, we had many volunteers who helped and supported Jim and it turned out to be one of the best yet. Thanks, Jim, for volunteering and doing such a great job and for all the hard work you put into the Oktoberfest! And, not to mention, you can almost always find Jim around the Lodge, always willing to help with whatever work needs to be done. Thanks for all your help around the Lodge too! CONGRATULATIONS Jim on being the November Elk of the Month! Jim Brogan October 2012 Our Elk of the Month is: Harold Schmidt Our Elk of the Month is: Harold Schmidt...better known as “Hockey” Hockey is a great person to have around the Lodge. He is there every Thursday morning to help Bob Scott with the Thursday Breakfast Club. He has helped with our new ramp, our new fence, he volunteered his time for the Fluke Tournament, the Special Needs Children’s Picnic, and, most recently, Oktoberfest. He is willing to help with everything that goes on at the Lodge. When he shows up with his wife to eat at a Friday Night Dinner, he sometimes ends up in the kitchen doing dishes or washing pots or helping with anything else which needs to be done. And, you can always find Hockey at a Tuesday night Lodge Meeting. Hockey...thanks so much for all your time and all your hard work and CONGRATULATIONS on being our Elk of the month! Harold Schmidt September 2012 Our Elk
of the Month is: John
Sportelli! Our Elk of the Month is: John Sportelli...better known as “Johnny Unda” Johnny has been a pleasure to have around the Lodge. He helps Bob Scott, House Committee Co-Chair, do just about everything that needs to be done. Including, most recently, putting up the new fence on the side of the parking lot. He has brought new members into the Lodge and when he bartends on Thursday’s, he cooks food for everyone and pays for it from his own pocket. We now have a big crowd around the bar on Thursday. Some are old faces of friends, which we haven’t seen in a while. Johnny brings a lot of fun to our Lodge on Friday’s where you will find him volunteering his time to cook Friday Night Dinners. You can see the impact he has made on Friday’s by stopping in for dinner. Just trying to find a seat has become difficult! And, the bar is packed Johnny...thank you so much for all your hard work, and, CONGRATULATIONS on being our Elk of the Month for September! kitchen, the Lodge has made a nice profit on the Friday Night Dinners! John Sportelli August 2012 Our Elk of the Month is: Bob Scott! Bob has been retired from the railroad for 2 years and he has been putting in more hours at the Lodge than when he worked! He has been the Membership Chairperson for the past 2 years and has done a great job. Last year he had Point Pleasant at a plus for membership! He is continuing to work hard this year to do the same. He is also the Co-Chair of the House Committee. He is at the Lodge every day between 6:30 and 8:30 am checking on everything. He sometimes is at the Lodge 3 or 4 times a day. And you can’t miss that beautiful ramp on the side of the building. And, soon enough, our fence will be fixed too. Bob has also taken over the kitchen. On Thursday’s he cooks breakfast for about 15-20 business people. This has brought the Lodge some additional income. He drives all over checking prices and purchasing food for Friday Night dinners. This has made our members very happy having fresh food every Friday. And, Bob is also in the kitchen helping cook the dinners. Since taking over the kitchen, the Lodge has made a nice profit on the Friday Night Dinners! Bob, thank you for all your help and CONGRATULATIONS on being August’s Elk of the Month! Bob Scott July 2012 Our Elk of the Month is: Rosemary Tassie! Rosemary Tassie has spent many years and has been a very active member working on the Veterans Committee. Rosemary organized and ran a Lodge trip to the Battleship New Jersey and a bus trip to Atlantic City. Although she has attempted to run other trips and other events and had to cancel, she still keeps on trying. She volunteers to sell raffle tickets for the Veterans Committee and the Lodge raffles. Rosemary is always seen at the Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest in the ticket booth selling tickets. She joins the Veterans Committee with cooking and serving the military at their picnics. Anything you ask of Rosemary when help is needed, she is always there. Most recently, she organized and ran a very successful cruise to Bermuda as a fundraiser for the Lodge. Her efforts raised enough money for the Lodge to purchase (much needed) new tables for banquets upstairs. Rosemary, for all that you do for the good of the Lodge, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please keep up the good work always, and, “Congratulations” on being Elk of the Month for July! Rosemary Tassie June 2012 Our Elk of the Month is: Hugh Hild Hugh has been a member of our Lodge for the past 2 years. However, for many years he has always helped volunteer at the Fluke Tournament and Oktoberfest. Even before he was a member, Hugh was helping fix things around the Lodge. Most recently, he put in a lot of hours tearing down the ramp and building the new one. When the kitchen staff was let go, Hugh helped clean the kitchen, and assisted with cooking the Friday Night Dinner. He has a very good mechanical background and has said that whenever we need him, just give him a call and he’ll be there. Thank you, Hugh. It is nice to know we can depend on you whenever we need you. What a good addition to our Lodge! Good work, Hugh, our June Elk of the Month! Hugh Hild May 2012 Our May Elk of the Month is: Eddie Zaidel...or as we know him…”Eddie Z”! Eddie Z has been the owner of U.S. Subs for years, and, the Point Pleasant Elks have reaped the benefits of this! As a member of the Elks for the past 7 years, Eddie Z has donated delicious sandwiches and salads for Lodge events including the Special Needs Children’s Picnic; the Beach Party; and the Super Bowl Party, just to name a few. Tuesday Night Lodge Meetings are always a favorite when you get downstairs after the meeting and see all the delicious food! Eddie is always there; ready to help in a pinch when we forget to give him notice that we’ll be needing food for an event. And, as a member of the Police Department, Fire Department, First Aid, and the Elks, Eddie Z gives a deep discount when ordering from his store. Eddie is a true inspiration to our community. Thank you very much for the delicious food and all that you do to help the Elks and the community. Congratulations Eddie Z! Eddie Zaidel April 2012 The “50/50 man” as we know him; he works each and every Friday selling 50/50 tickets ...he even had his own apron made up advertising the prices! Gus is a long time member of the Point Pleasant Elks and he has given so much of his time to help with just about everything that goes on at the Lodge. As a member of the House Committee, whether it is an outside project, or a project inside the Lodge, you will always find Gus Schipani there ready to lend a helping hand. He is a member of the Veterans Committee and contributes a great deal of his time visiting with vets and cooking for them, playing games with them, and, of course, playing cards with them! As a member of the Convention Committee, Gus was in front of that grill, day and night, so all that attended had something delicious to eat. He has attended just about every fund-raising event the Lodge has had over the past years. It is difficult to stop in at the Lodge and not see Gus! Gus Schipani, mere words could never express my gratitude and thanks for all that you do and all that you give so unselfishly for the good of everyone around you. Thank you so very much and Congratulations Gus Schipani! Gus Schipani March 2012 March 2012 Elk of the Month goes to Rich Vanata. Rich and his talents have been a great asset to our Lodge. Rich has done remarkable handiwork on our front porch, kitchen, and many other projects that have been completed this year and last year. Thank you, Rich, for donating your time and unconditional commitment to Point Pleasant BPOE #1698! Please join me in congratulating Rich Vanata as our March Elk of the Month. Rich Vanata February 2012 February 2012 Elk of the Month goes to Phyllis Willever! Phyllis led our 2011 Casino Night Team to a very fun and successful event, Two Years Running!! And, we hope we can place another shore bet that she’ll lead the team again in 2012. You can always count on Phyllis to volunteer for as many events as she can and, Phyllis can always come up with some awesome donations for the gift auctions! Thank you, Phyllis, for donating your time and for your unconditional commitment to Point Pleasant BPOE #1698! You ROCK! Please join me in congratulating Phyllis Willever as our February Elk of the Month. Phyllis Willever January 2012 January 2012 Elk of the Month goes to Tim Haley! Tim is our 2011-2012 House Chairman. You and I have been privileged to have Tim as the House Chair. Tim has embraced this challenging, demanding, and thankless position with great enthusiasm and unconditional commitment. He has stepped up to the plate in countless situations and in wee hours of the morning and late at night. Tim, the Membership and I thank you for all your hard work, time, and great ideas to help make the Lodge fun, safe, and profitable! Please join me in congratulating Tim Haley as our January Elk of the Month. Tim Haley December 2011 December 2011 Elk of the Month is Greg Smith. Greg, Thank You again for running another Great Hoop Shoot! Greg has been Chairman of the Hoop Shoot for our Lodge since the beginning of our Hoop Shoot Program. Greg has also been the Southeast District Hoop Shoot Chairman. Every March you will see Greg FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON. Greg is a Brave Elk who plunges in the Atlantic Ocean every year for the New Jersey State Elks Miracle Plunge. Greg has not missed one Plunge! And, you can always see Greg volunteering for as many Lodge events as best he can!! Greg, Point Pleasant Lodge #1698, the children that you help through Hoop Shoot and Plungin’, and I Thank You for all your hard work and dedication! Please join me in congratulating Greg Smith as our December Elk of the Month. Greg Smith November 2011 I am honored to announce that the ELK of the Month for November 2011 is: Carolyn Watters. Carolyn has been volunteering and helping with the Lodge even before she became a member. She has taken the Gift Auction for the Special Needs Children’s Committee Golf Outings to a new level. Every year Carolyn gets more and more prizes and they are all AWESOME! Carolyn not only helps the SNCC, she is very active on the House Committee and she helps out with as many Lodge events as she can! I can honestly say that I am honored and proud to have Carolyn as a fellow Elk. Thank you, Carolyn, for all that you do! Please join me in congratulating Carolyn Watters as our November Elk of the Month. Carolyn Watters October 2011 BPOE #1698’S October 2011 Elk of the Month is Jim Cusick! We all need to thank Jim for donating his time and talents to fix and refurbish the back deck and stairs off our Banquet Hall. He was assisted by a fellow Elk: Pat Foley, and a neighboring Moose member: Jim Paone. Thank You, Gentlemen! Jim not only did a great job with the deck and stairs, he also fixed some needed repairs at the bar! Jay and the Bartenders are very grateful. Jim has a tall order now to defend his title at the next Golf Outing as: “Pin Seeker!” Jim won the “Closest to the Pin” at the 2011 Summer Golf Outing. Thank you, Jim, for all your hard work, time, and unconditional dedication! Please join me in congratulating Jim Cusack as our October Elk of the Month. Jim Cusick September 2011 This Month’s EOM is Eileen Miller! Eileen has done a FANTASTIC job with taking over the Antler! She has been very patient with everyone in getting their articles in on time, even ME! But, she still gets the Antler out in time! Eileen not only is our Antler Chairperson, she is a dedicated committee member with Special Needs Children and co-chairs the outstanding Charity Ball!!! She is very active with the Girl Scouts and can always be found lending a hand at all our events at the Lodge.! Eileen, thank you for keeping the Antler alive, and for your dedication! Please join me in congratulating Eileen Miller as our September Elk of the Month. Eileen Miller August 2011 August 2011 Elk of the Month is Jan Picarell. Jan has taken the Scholarship Committee to a new level. Jan ran a fun and successful Triple Crown Fundraiser that made over $1,500.00 for our Scholarship Fund! She helped run a Pot-O-Gold during the Haskell that went to the Special Needs Children’s Committee and is running another P.O.G. during the Travelers this month. Jan has been a huge help for all of the Golf outings for the past 4 years. She also brings in at least 10 sponsors per outing! And, Jan is always available to pinch hit for an Officer who cannot make a Lodge meeting!
Please
join me in
congratulating Jan
Picarell as our August
Elk of the Month.
Jan Picarell July 2011 July’s Elk of the Month is Bob “Scotty” Scott. Bob has been a constant instrumental part in all Lodge events since he has joined our Lodge. Scotty is our new Membership Chairman and has taken this responsibility with much heart and dedication. He has personally called every delinquent member and he is on pace to make this year a “plus one” or even more year! I and the Lodge thank you, Scotty, for all your hard work, unconditional dedication, and serving our Country as a Vietnam Veteran!
Please
join me in
congratulating Bob Scott
as our July Elk of the
Month.
Bob "Scotty" Scott June 2011 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored to announce that Geno Nigro is June’s Elk of the Month! Gino is a GREAT addition to our Membership from that little hole in the wall Lacey Lodge! Geno has volunteered to help renovate our downstairs Men’s restroom! He has made every member and guest’s visit to the “Loo” much more pleasurable, and, I mean visually and aesthetically, not literally, you silly Elks! And, I am personally thankful to Geno for improving my Second Office at the Lodge! The Members, guests, and I thank you very much for your time, talent, and dedication. You are a true ELK! P.S. If someone is parked in your EOM parking spot, it could be our Chaplain!
Please
join me in
congratulating Geno
Nigro as our June Elk of
the Month.
Geno Nigro May 2011 The Elk of the Month for May 2011 is Past Lodge #1698 Trustee, Gary Laudisi. Gary has literally put a new shining light on our Lodge. At the request of many Members, Gary has illuminated the front porch, fixed the lights of the BPOE on the front of our Lodge, and has made all of us even prouder to be an Elk and American Citizen by directing the Elk Statue’s stern light onto the American Flag in the front yard! Take a look at Gary’s amazing talent when you get a chance to see what our Lodge looks like after dusk. It looks like we are “open for business!” To my knowledge, this has not been done over the past 25 years! Gary has also made some important improvements to the lighting in the hallway upstairs and some important repairs to the breakers in the kitchen. Gary says there is more electric and lighting repairs and improvements to be done throughout our Lodge and property, and, he will take the time to make sure it is done properly and convenient to all!; So please, all Members, when you have a chance, thank Gary for his time and efforts!
Please
join me in
congratulating Gary
Laudisi as our May Elk
of the Month.
Gary Laudisi April 2011 Victor Castronova is no stranger to Elkdom and is a past recipient of the Elk of the Month honor. What makes Victor such a valued member of our lodge and our Order is that Victor truly embodies the spirit of Team Work. Victor’s pride comes from helping others run successful events. Victor can be found lending his support to events like our annual Beach and Halloween parties. Or, you may find Victor shucking clams, flipping burgers or tapping kegs at our lodge’s largest events like Fluke and Oktoberfest. And anyone who has run our annual State Convention in Wildwood knows how important it is to have Victor on your team. Victor is truly a team player! Victor also helps our lodge streamline costs by donating his time and talent as a printer to help us publicize and market our lodge events. Victor’s recent donations include signs and tickets for Officer of the Year, Installation and Convention as well as lodge manuals for our Officers. Elkdom is a family thing for the Castronova’s. Victor’s wife, Colleen, was our 2011 March Elk of the Month as well as Past Lodge Treasurer. Brother, Dino, is a Past Exalted Ruler and recent retiree of our Board of Trustees. On a personal note, good luck with the Yankees this year and I hope to see you in Philly!
Please
join me in
congratulating Victor
Castronova as our April
Elk of the Month.
Victor Castronova March 2011 Colleen Castronova is our March Elk of the Month. Colleen is no stranger to Elkdom she has been a member of our lodge and our Order for over ten years and is a past Lodge Treasurer. Currently, Colleen chairs some of our lodges most popular events like the ENF Beach Party and Halloween Party. Colleen is also launching an event to benefit ENF - our lodges first ever “Young Female Health and Fitness Expo” which will have mini classes of Zumba, Kickboxing and Yoga while partnering with Meridian Health and Walgreens to further promote good health for our youth. Colleen and her husband, Victor also design and print many of the signs, placards and tickets you see for a lot of our events…most recently, Elk/Officer/Citizen of the Year. And, I believe, that they haven’t missed a convention since they’ve become members! A great tradition indeed! Elkdom is a family thing for the Castronova’s, husband Victor and brother in-law, Dino are both proud members of our lodge.
Please
join me in
congratulating Colleen
Castronova as our March
Elk of the Month.
Colleen Castronova February 2011 Tim Haley is our February Elk of the Month. Tim has been very visible at our lodge this year. Tim is a member of our house committee and has been instrumental in helping the house achieve its goals for this year. This year Tim headed our first horseshoe challenge and didn’t let a little thing like weather stop him….when God gave him rain he threw darts at them by bringing our challenge inside and turning it into a dart tournament. We went head-to-head with members of the Moose – and although we didn’t win – a rematch will certainly be in the making. Tim has attended almost every fundraiser and has been a staple at lodge meetings helping to set-up and breakdown the room. Tim has been has been diligent about notifying the Officers and House Chair when things have been needed in the lodge and was an advocate in bringing a jukebox and ATM to our lodge. We are so thankful that he has gotten involved and have enjoyed working with him.
Please
join me in
congratulating Tim
Haley, our February Elk
of the Month
Tim Haley January 2011 Tim Haley is our February Elk of the Month. Tim has been very visible at our lodge this year. Tim is a member of our house committee and has been instrumental in helping the house achieve its goals for this year. This year Tim headed our first horseshoe challenge and didn’t let a little thing like weather stop him….when God gave him rain he threw darts at them by bringing our challenge inside and turning it into a dart tournament. We went head-to-head with members of the Moose – and although we didn’t win – a rematch will certainly be in the making. Tim has attended almost every fundraiser and has been a staple at lodge meetings helping to set-up and breakdown the room. Elkdom is a family thing for Georgianna. Husband Jack, sons John and Sean are both members and it won’t be long before her newly arrived grandson, Logan, is running around our lodge as an Elk! Finally, as many of you know, Georgianna was my sponsor and I thank her for allowing me to be involved with this great organization. .
Please
join me in
congratulating
Georgianna Walsh, our
January Elk of the
Month!
Georgianna Walsh November & December 2010 Both Phyllis and Melissa are new members of our lodge and have really embraced the spirit of Elkdom. Melissa was the Chairman of our highly successful Casino Night. Melissa gave this event her all and ran a well-planned, well-executed event. Melissa’s attention to detail combined with her committee’s desire to control costs and market their event well in advance of the date are some of the reasons they were so successful. Melissa comes from good ole Elk stock – her granddad is a PER of Belmar lodge. Phyllis, also a member of this committee did an outstanding job of soliciting donations from local and out of town vendors. The gift auction ranged in gift baskets from $25.00-200.00 in value and we had a variety of different gifts. Phyllis is a valuable member of any committee looking to run a gift auction.
Congratulations
Phyllis & Melissa!!!
Phyllis Willever (November) & Melissa Aker (December) October 2010 Our October Elk of the month is Eileen Miller. Eileen who has been a member of our lodge for many, many, years has come back this year in full force. Eileen serves on our Special Needs Children's committee and has been volunteer at both the Octoberfest and Fluke Tournament. Eileen has played and supported both golf outings hosted our lodge and, from what I am told, a very good golfer (for a girl!). Eileen and her husband, Joe, are big contributors to our pull tab profits! And, I am sure they will be VERY happy when the machine is soon up and running. Elkdom is a family thing for the Miller's. Joe is one our current Trustees and a Past Exalted Ruler; daughters Diane and Ellen have recently become Elks and their youngest daughter, Laura, is sure to follow in their footsteps. Many of you may remember the “Have a Heart for Jesse” benefit held at our lodge last year – Phyllis assisted in coordinating this very special event and we did our best to recruit her and bring her into the Elks fold. Phyllis often attends lodge meetings and helps out whenever need and whenever asked. Please join me in congratulating Phyllis and Melissa – our Elks of the Month for November and December.
Congratulations
Eileen!!
Eileen Miller September 2010 Please join me in congratulating Les Hill as our September Elk of the month. I have really gotten to know Les this year so when his name was suggested, I couldn't agree more. Tim Haley has such wonderful things to say that I asked him to write this months tribute. Here is what he had to say. Les is a long time Member of the Elks and an active member of the House, Veterans and Fluke Tournament Committees. Les works for the Point Pleasant Foodtown and he also Volunteers at a local food pantry. Les is always willing to help during any and all Elk events. He is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan as well as car racing. Les was instrumental in the recent repairing of the lodge’s grill room and could always be found helping in the kitchen with various crews. Les exemplifies all the good traits of being a member of the Elks and our lodge is fortunate to have him. Please join me in congratulating Les on being our September Elk of the Month
Congratulations
Les!!
Les Hill August 2010 Rob is one of our new members and has embraced Elkdom. Rob works as an attorney in Princeton, serves as our Presiding Justice for the lodge and hopefully we’ll never need to use his services! Rob generously donated his legal expertise and was instrumental in writing the Independent Contractor Agreement now being used for leasing of the kitchen. Rob has a love for Philadelphia sports – especially, Phillies baseball which makes my Leading Knight very happy….but the thing I like best is that every time you see Rob he has big smile on his face and he’s always willing to lend a hand when asked. You can see his son James’ artwork on display on one of the columns in the grill room. Rob lives in Point Pleasant with his wife Bridget and his children, Kathryn, James, Mary and Sara Please join me in congratulating Rob on being our August Elk of the Month
Congratulations
Rob!!
Rob Cook July 2010 Linda Muir has been a member of our lodge for many years. Linda began running convention back when Cus Dalik was ER (Wow!… did they have electricity then?). Two years ago, Linda very happily turned the job of committee chair over to the Leading Knights so that they could see first-hand what a job it is to put a convention together. Let me tell you it ain’t easy! Linda has always been there to answer a question or lend a hand. Linda is currently on our house committee and fills in as secretary for that committee. Linda volunteers for all our major events and you will often find her with a huge smile and contagious laugh at Fluke and Oktoberfest. Linda has two daughters, Heather and Erin and recently became a first-time grandmother to Dakota. Linda is also the proud mother of three pooches, Virgina, Bubba and Oscar!! Please join me in congratulating Linda for all her efforts and for being our July Elk of the Month.
Congratulations
Linda!!
Linda Muir June 2010 Jean has been a member of our lodge since 2002 and truly embodies Elkdom. Shortly after becoming a member, Jean joined the Veterans Committee. Jean was instrumental in forming a group to play cards at the Burnt Tavern Convalescent Center where they play cards every Frida |