Ron Keenan December 2014 Congratulations to Ron Keenan for being chosen as Elk of the Month. Ron has put many hours in as Chairman of the Work Detail, and also as our Sunday morning food delivery person. Ron supports Meals on Wheels as our food sealer. Thank you Ron for all the work you do for our lodge. APPLICTION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP Grand Lodge Statute 14.260 provides that Life Membership may be conferred upon GARY WITENER who has paid the required annual dues for the period of not less than thirty (30) years preceding his election and not less than ten (10) years with the current Lodge and has attained the age of not less than sixty-five (65). GARY WHITENER, Member #1730, was initiated on November 19,1984, at Port Orange, Florida, Lodge #2723. This application will be published in the December, 2014 issue of the Orange Peal and will be acted upon at the January 6, 2015, regular Lodge meeting. Jeannette Artymovitch, Secretary Port Orange Lodge #2723 VETERAN’S CORNER The Elks, Elkhearts and Elk Riders were well represented at the Ponce Inlet Veterans Memorial Service. A wreath was placed at the site by Leading Knight, Larry Lewis and me. It was a very moving and impressive ceremony, as always. Thank you to all officers and members who attended. Later that afternoon, I visited the Emory Bennett Veterans Home in Daytona Beach and delivered floral bouquets to Lifetime Member John Wrono and Robert Fuller. I visited with Mr. Fuller, spoke about his service, and thanked him for his donation of the copper plaque that is currently hanging in the meeting room. After visiting with Mr. Fuller, I went to see Mr. Wrono. He was resting, but I left flowers in his room. I then followed up with a telephone call to his wife, Donna, later that evening to let her know that the Lodge was thinking of him that day. I would like to thank everyone who purchased Poppies and Tootsie Roll pops during November, Veterans Month. All proceeds from these sales benefit our Veterans Fund. Fraternally, Dan Theodore, Veterans Chairman Sickness and Distress Ken Steady is still receiving treatments for the leukemia and recuperating from a broken pelvis. Billy Heuslein is still recovering from surgery but back at work. Peggy Bertoli is still doing tests in preparation for surgery. Alberta Plumley had a bad all and has been discharged from the hospital and is now at Victoria Gardens. Michelle Davis Chaplain Elkhearts 14th Annual Chinese Auction and Luncheon “String of Pearls” Saturday, January 24, 2015 11 am-3 pm Get Your Party Together For More Information Please remember a tax deductible gift to Elks National Foundation this Christmas. Your generous gift will help all the wonderful programs that the Foundation provides. There are the Community Investment Programs, State Association Grants, Scholarships, Veterans Programs, the Hoop Shoot Contest and the Drug Awareness program. Many of you have started certificates and have a balance. Contact me for information on your certificate. Let's get them completed. The per capita goal is $ 4.60 per member. As of November 5th, we are only at a $ 1.84. We have some work ahead of us to complete this goal by year's end...March 31, 2015. Thanks for all you do! Pat Heller-Jackson, PDDGER Need a Christmas gift for the 'hard to find for' person? Here It Is!!!!! Buddy Holly Impersonator Show Ticket Saturday, January 10th 7pm Light hors d'oeuvres Cost: $ 20.00 per ticket For are a reserved table at $ 10.00 contact Pat Heller-Jackson 386-763-2010 Tickets available at the bar after December 1st All profits from this event will go to Elks National Foundation. The Harry-Anna Trust Fund was established in 1951. The trust fund derives it’s name from Harry Miller, an Elks member, and his wife, Anna. In 1931, Harry Miller donated his hotel building in Umatilla, Florida to the Florida Elks to be converted into the HarryAnna Crippled Children’s Home. The hospital eventually grew to become the Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services Program which now covers most of Florida’s 67 counties. December 2014 Sun Mon 1 Tue 2 House Committee Mtg-10am Wed 3 Elkheart Meeting-7PM Lodge OpenLodge Open Bar Bingo 4pm Dinner 4-7 PM 4 pm Trustee Mtg-5:00 Shuffleboard PER Mtg- 6pm Lodge Mtg-7:30 7 8 Breakfast 8AM-noon Elks Memorial Service 14 Breakfast 8AM-noon 21 Breakfast 8AM-noon 28 Breakfast 8AM-noon 9 Lodge Closed 15 16 22 10 Bar Bingo 6:15 Bid Euchre6PM Trustee Mtg5:00 17 Bar Bingo Dinner 4-7 PM Bar Bingo 6:15 Lodge Open 4 pm Shuffleboard Lodge Closed 29 30 Lodge Open 4 pm Shuffleboard Lodge Closed 24 BINGO 11:30 AM Dinner 5-8 pm Michael LeoneKaraoke 31 Dinner 5-8 PM Ernie OD-Paul Clary 12BINGO Dinner 5-8 pm Michael LeoneKaraoke 11:30 AM Dinner 5-8 PM Dave & Lorraine OD-Lou Greci 19 BINGO Dinner 5-8 pm Michael LeoneKaraoke 25 Christmas Eve EggNog Party 2-5 PM Fri 5 18 Bid Euchre6PM 23 4 11 Bar Bingo Dinner 4-7 PM Lodge Open 4 pm Shuffleboard Lodge Open 4 pm Shuffleboard Bar Bingo 6:15 Thu 11:30 AM Dinner 5-8 PM Peter J OD-George Brennan 26BINGO 11:30 AM Dinner 5-8 PM Debbie Owens & Tony T OD-Marion Bousquet Lodge Hours New Year’s Eve Ernie Mon Open 4 PM-Close Tues Closed except meeting nights Wed Open 2 PM-Close Thurs Open 2 PM-Close Fri Open 2 PM-Close Sat Open 2 PM-Close Sun Open 8AM-Noon Sat Elkhearts 6Christmas Party King of Hearts-7PM Dinner 5-8 PM Mike & Trish OD– Mack Higgins 13 King of Hearts-7PM Dinner 5-8 PM Juke Box OD– Lynn Lewis 20 King of Hearts-7PM Dinner 5-8 PM Memphis & Me OD– George Bertoli 27 King of Hearts-7PM Dinner 5-8 PM JJ Martin OD– Bill Perry Come Join Us! Port Orange Elks Lodge 2723 will have it's annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest Saturday, Dec. 13th from 12 noon till 3pm. Boys and girls ages 9 to 13 will shoot 25 free throws. Winners advance to the District Shoot that will be held at Deland High School on January 10th, 2015. The event is free of charge. Lunch and awards follow the event located at the Port Orange Recreation Center 4545 N. Clyde Morris Blvd in Port Orange. For additional information call Bob Frazier at the recreation center 386 506 5877. Christmas Eve Eggnog Party December 24th 2-5PM In Port Orange Meals on Wheels is handled by the Council of Aging. On holidays, however, the Council of Aging does not deliver meals, so the Elks pick up those days so that our seniors may have a nutritious meal on those special days. Our next times of service will be Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Meals On Wheels Association of America is the oldest and largest membership organization supporting the national network of more than 5,000 Senior Nutrition Programs that operate in all 50 states and U.S. territories. The tireless work of these programs – supported by a dedicated army of 2 million volunteers – delivers a nutritious meal, a warm smile and a safety check that helps keep 2.5 million seniors healthy, safe and living independently in their own homes each year. PORT ORANGE ELKHEARTS JOIN THE “600” CLUB KING OF HEARTS SATURDAY EVENINGS 50/50 RAFFLE TICKET SALES AT 5 PM DRAWING AT 7 PM Additional drawing at 8 PM for $50 (Must be present to win) Tickers available at the bar during the week. $20.00 - Good for one year December thru November Monthly Payout for Eleven Months $200, $100, $50 Twelfth and Final Payout: 1 @ $500 & 5@ $100 Drawing: The first Wednesday of every month Benefit: Elkhearts Charities NOT Limited to Members Only INFO: 763-9136