 New York Elks Lodge #1
Home of Grand Chaplain Rev. Michael Martine
Antlers Tale
57 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook, New York 11563
Volume 147
147th ANNIVERSARY
Exalted Rulers Message
It appears that winter is finally
gone. Even the snow in the rear
parking lot is also gone.
Frank T. Hunt, PSVP
Exalted Ruler
On April 15 we had 85 veterans
from 3 hospitals and they had a
great time. The variety show
was a real hit this year with some
very funny skits.
On Friday we had the veterans show for our
members and guests and everyone had a great
time. The food was prepared by Rob Anderson
and Jose and they were helped in the kitchen by
Brian Goodall, Jean Hunt, Ellen and servers
trustees Don Kolman, Fred Vetter, Joe Serafino,
Mike Boller SVP Elect and others who helped
out. The roast beef was so tender that a lot of
people complemented the chefs. A few people
also wanted to know what was the cut of meat
that was cooked. I want to thank all the members
who came to the show on Friday which is how
the money is obtained to do the veterans show for
the Veterans next April. I personally thank all of
you for supporting your lodge.
On May 20 we are hosting Police night. I need
volunteers to carry the trays for the Does.
I was speaking with Geppy who is chairing our
next fishing trip on Sunday June 28 and the trip is
already sold out. What a change from last year.
Also in June is the District Veterans Barbeque at
St Albans Veterans hospital on Saturday June 13.
1868-2015
Issue 2 - May 2015
It’s a great day to serve and mingle with the
Veterans.
On Sunday June 14 we are having Flag Day at the
lodge at 5 PM and is being chaired by Mike
Stuparich.
Rob Anderson and I were discussing the
possibility of having a Friday night dinner once a
month starting in July. Let us give him support
by signing up for the event as early as possible so
he knows how many to cook for.
Also in July on Saturday July 25 is Comedy
night. This is always a good night so again sign
up early so that you are not shut out. This
normally is a sellout.
Fraternally Yours,
Frank T Hunt PSVP
New York Elks Lodge #1
Officers - 2015-2016
Exalted Ruler
Frank T. Hunt, PSVP
Leading Knight
Anitra Butler, PER
Loyal Knight
Paul Schneller
Lecturing Knight
Carol Finnegan
Secretary
Louis Mohr
Treasurer
Sharon Columbo
Esquire
William Bock, PSVP
Chaplain
Peter Maffucci, PER
Inner Guard
TBD
Tiler
Richard Finnegan
Organist
Mark Stuparich, DDGER
Board of Trustees
1 Year
Chairman
2011 - Joseph Serafino - 2016
2 Year
2012 - Donald Kolman - 2017
3Year
2013 - Fred Vetter - 2018
4 Year
2014 - Robert Kerning - 2019
5 Year
2015 - Gary Galluzzo - 2020
Grand Lodge Chaplain
New York State Chaplain
Rev. Michael Martine
2014-2015
DDGER
Mark Stuparich
2014-2017
NY State Trustee
Brian Steckler
Southeast District Co-Sponsor
George Malekian
Past NY State President
Past Grand Lodge Committeeman
Southeast District Co-Sponsor
Lawrence Contratti
Past NY State President
Lodge Sponsor
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Past Exalted Rulers - (Active)
Joseph T. Annona, PDDGER
Hon. Xavier Riccobono, PDDGER
George Malekian, PSP
Walter J. Schilo
Howard Hurwitz, Jr.
John F. Dibble
Arthur Post, PDDGER
Alan Montella
Venerando Indelicato, PST
Robert L. Britton, PDDGER
Robert Grunow
Hon. Geoffrey O’Connell
Daniel Hueglin
Charles B. Di Pietro II
Russ J. Lobello
Lawrence Meyers
Stephen A. Palermo, Sr.
Frank Amore
Paul Rossi
Lawrence Contratti, PSP
Joseph Santopietro, PDDGER
Robert A. Bott
Arthur Wehrman, PSVP
William McKeon, PDDGER
Thomas Gambino
Charles T. Foley, Jr.
Roy A. Solace
Vito J. Letteriello
Paul F, Brown, PDDGER
Albert Hoffman, PDDGER
George L. Geller
Frank L. Hunt
Edward R. DeLucie, Jr.
Dennis Mescall, PDDGER
Francis X. Becker, Jr.
Frank T. Hunt, PSVP
Norman Alpren
William A. Bock, PSVP
Gary Hamilton, PDDGER
Frank R. Kohler, PSVP
Jerold E. Levine
William C. Pfeffer
John F. Neenan, PDDGER
Stephen J. Murray
John M. Nuzzi, Sr.
Ronald M. Hansen, PDDGER
Salvatore Intagliata
William Matheos, Sr.
Michael J. Boller
Mark E. Stuparich, DDGER
Noel J. Wangenstein
Dennis Hatton, Sr.
Anitra Butler
John Sagan
Peter Roach, PDDGER
Keith Friedman
Angela Kahn
Brian Steckler, ST
Peggy Pagan
Henry Coghlan
Peter Maffucci
Phil Neidecker
Amy Schneller
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, SICKNESS,
OR DEATH CONTACT EITHER:
The Lodge 516-599-1515
or
Frank Hunt, Exalted Ruler 516-825-0418
To All Members
In the event of an emergency, sickness or death, the
family should contact one of the above for proper
notification to all members, to extend or provide
funeral services, visits, aid or comfort requested.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
New York Elks Lodge #1
The Places that have know them shall know the Page 3
Secretary’s Corner
Due to a Secretarial Error the
original Dues Notices that were sent out
were over stated by .50 cents. Any
member that paid the $81 or $46 dues
payment instead of the $80.50 or $45.50
please see the secretary for the .50 cents
refund.
To Our Absent Members
The Places that have known them
shall know them no more, but their
virtues are written upon the tablets of
love and memory
The reason for the reduction is the
Grand Lodge per capita was reduced
by .50 cents. Any refunds not requested
by May 31st will be donated to the Elks
National Foundation.
New York Elks Lodge #1
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Veteran's Corner
May Birthday’s
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Robert Cipriano
Robert Denny
Jonathan J. Spandau
Roland Carron
William A. Craig
John DeLucca
Peter Geoghegan
Donald Maxwell
Frank J. Artusa
Timothy L. Mohr
Anna Loschiavo
Devendra Pauljawahiir
Joseph A. Errigo
Bruce Stegner
Peter K. Ledwith
Vincent Squillacioti
James Cannizzaro
Thomas Gambino, PER
Thomas Schoenberg
Jerold E. Levine, PER
Roy A. Solace, PER
William DiMaria
Charles Papa
Thomas Rauch
Patricia A. Kiel
Henry G. Schaaff
Nick Vuotto
Anthony Ciuffo
Amy Schneller, PER
Fiore J. Sorrentino
Albert Hoffman, PDDGER
Gary G. Galluzzo, Trustee
Dean Wegner
by Richard Muniak
I recently attended a VA/VS meeting at which we were
informed that Viet Nam Era Veterans constitute the
largest segment of the hospitalized Veterans in VA
facilities. This year the Federal Government is recognizing Viet Nam Era
Veterans with a nationwide awareness,”Viet Nam 50th Anniversary
Commemoration”. During the Viet Nam Era (August 5, 1964-May 7, 1975)
9,087,000 military personnel served on active duty which represented 9.7%
of their generation. A total of 2,709,918 Americans served in Viet Nam with
over 58,000 U.S. military fatal casualties there. Approximately 1/3 of all
U.S. Veterans who served in Viet Nam are estimated to be alive today.
You can visit the “Virtual Viet Nam Wall” at: http://www.virtualwall.org/
iStates.htm on your computer. First click on a state. When the link opens to a
city look at the names listed. Click on a name and it will give details of the
Veteran’s death, a picture or at least a biography and medals. I hope that
everyone who receives this appreciates what those who served in Viet Nam
sacrificed for our country in a turbulent time in our nation’s history. Pass this
link on to others, as many know some of the fallen whose names are listed.
On Memorial Day we as a nation pay tribute to all who have made the
“ultimate sacrifice” in past and present wars and conflicts. To all “Gold Star
Families”, you are the “Strong Survivors”. May God bless all of you.
Come join your fellow Elks brothers and sisters from Elks #1 Lodge and
participate in the Lynbrook Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th.
Participants are to meet at the Lodge at 8am. “Classic cars” will be driven by
Elk brethren with rides available for those who are unable to walk the parade
route. All participants are invite back to the Lodge for a collation.
EARLY NOTICE FOR JUNE EVENTS
The Lodges of the Southeast District will join together to host the SE
District’s annual BBQ/Picnic for the patients at St. Albans VA Hospital on
Saturday, June 13th.
The annual “Flag Day Service”, a tribute to “Old Glory” will be celebrated
at the Lodge on Sunday, June 14th, at 5pm. A ceremony which includes a
history of our nation’s flag will take place in the main banquet room. The
presentation will be followed by a light collation.
Richard Muniak
Veterans Chairman, NY #1 Lodge
SE District Veterans Committee Chairman
VA/VS Representative
“All gave some. Some gave all”. Remember our na4on’s POW/MIA’s in your prayers. Never forgoAen. Never forsaken.
New York Elks Lodge #1
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Future Happenings
by Louis H. Mohr Jr.
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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Monday, May25, 2015
Meet at Lodge
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8:00 AM
for Breakfast
Coffee, Donuts & Bagels
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June
8:00 PM .............................Elks Trustees Meeting
8:00 PM ...........Elks Regular Meeting & Election
8:00 PM..............................Elks Officers Meeting
....SE District Picnic @ St. Albans VA Hospital
Flag Day
5:00 PM............................Elks Flag Day Service
8:00 PM....................................Elks Indoctrination
8:00 PM ...........................Elks Initiation & Dinner
Fathers Day
7:30 AM....................................Elks Fishing Trip
July
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Independence Day
8:00 PM .............................Elks Trustees Meeting
8:00 PM..............................Elks Officers Meeting
8:00 PM ..............................Elks Regular Meeting
7:30 PM................................Elks Comedy Night
Secretary's Corner
by Lou Mohr, Secretary
Proposition for Membership
Light Lunch back at Lodge
after Parade
• John Atkin proposes George Irwin, 110 Pearsall
Avenue, Freeport, NY. Retired School Teacher
• Raymond Flaherty proposes Peter Guiheen, 130
Sherman Street, Lynbrook, NY. NY City Police
Officers.
• Raymond Flaherty proposes Raymond Schmitt, 55
Linmouth Road, Malverne, NY. Delta Airlines
employee.
• Joseph Serafino proposes William Walsh, 141 Central
Avenue, Lynbrook, NY. Retired Police Officer
Sickness & Distress
• Get Well Wishes to Phil Falzone who was in the
hospital.
• Get Well Wishes to Mike Wallace who is in rehab
at East Rockaway Nursing Home.
• Get Well Wishes to Debbie Kohler, daughter of
PSVP Frank Kohler who is in hospital with
congestive heart failure.
• Get Well Wishes to PSP George Malekian who is
in the Atria Assisted Living in Lynbrook.
New York Elks Lodge #1
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JULY 25, 2015 - DINNER 7:00 PM
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