February 2015 Newsletter
Lodge Meetings
1st & 3rd Thursdays
At 7 PM
Lodge Meetings Are
Open to All Members
2014-2015
Lodge Officers
Chris Hatcher
Exalted Ruler
Ron Buxton
Leading Knight
Brad Peyton
Loyal Knight
Chris Flannery
Lecturing Knight
Stephanie Flannery
Secretary
Vicky Perry
Treasurer
Diana Hill
Inner Guard
Debbie Hatcher
Esquire
Kyle Lewis
Tiler
Alice Deer
Chaplain
Lebanon Elk’s Lodge #422
Newsletter
From The Exalted Ruler...
Happy February All!
We are one more month closer to spring and I know everyone
is looking forward to warmer days with a little sun!
We have had a busy January with several activities at your
Lodge. I want to thank Brad and Heidi Peyton for organizing
the Bourbon Tasting that we held on January 24th. This was a
great event held by Stillwright Distillery from Fairborn, OH. It
was very interesting to hear the Stillwright story and taste the many samples on
hand. We are now carrying their product at the Lodge if you care to taste and
missed the event. One of the owners of Stillwrights, Brad Measel is also a new
member of our Lodge.
Our Cornhole tournament had a good turnout with $100 being split for first place
by Ron McGrew and Joe Mack! Great throwing guys! Special thanks to all that
helped put this event together and brought bags and boards.
This month we will have our nomination and election of Officers for the upcoming
year. We are always looking for members who wish to participate more deeply
within the Lodge. If you desire more information or want to hold an office in your
Lodge, please contact me. Our meetings this month will be on 2/5 and 2/19 at our
normal time of 7 pm.
We have had a tremendous amount of repair and maintenance cost on our building
and infrastructure this past year. In March’s newsletter, I will list all that we have
done to either repair or improve your Lodge. You will be surprised at the time, effort and cost that this involved. Many great members work behind the scenes
regularly to make sure that our facilities are top notch!
Chris Hatcher
Lodge Exalted Ruler
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Around the Lodge...
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Board Meetings
2nd & 4th Mondays
At 7 PM
2014-2015
Trustees
Brad Peyton
Board Chairman
Heidi Peyton
Trustee—One Year
Board Secretary
Jeff Dillon
Trustee—Two Year
Joe Mack
Trustee—Three Year
This ongoing feature is to keep members up to date on various issues related to our
lodge facilities and our use of funds as trustees. As some may remember we had to
replace the club room ice maker earlier this year as it had reached the end of its
usefulness and was no longer serviceable. This month the large club room storage
cooler quit working. Upon inspection it was determined that a new compressor was
needed. In this case it was deemed serviceable so a new compressor was installed
saving funds rather than replacing the entire unit. In both cases these units had
between twenty to thirty years of lodge use.
The lodge passed it’s biannual health department inspection of our kitchen
facilities. Several members came in on the Sunday preceding the inspection to
clean and empty out of date items from the refrigerator. We ask that all members
utilizing the lodges kitchen treat it as their own. Please clean and store all items
after they are used. That means placing cooking utensils back into the proper drawers and cabinets. If items are brought down from the second floor please return
after usage. Too often items are being left on the counters, floors and in the card
room. Please dispose of any leftovers and garbage properly. It is not the trustees
responsibility to return items to storage or clean after members use the facilities.
Last month the club room heaters required service after it was reported that they
were not maintaining the set temperature. After they were serviced they returned
to normal operation. We ask that members don’t adjust the thermostats above
normally accepted settings. Being an older under insulated building heating and
cooling is a major lodge expenditure. Last week the club room thermostat was set
to 74 degrees. Your comfort is important but responsible usage will help keep our
utility bills far more manageable.
2014-2015
Auxiliary Officers
I would like to again extend thanks to Joe & Carolyn Mack for their willingness
meet and get the service folks access to the lodge for the needed repairs.
Robin McGrew
President
Auxiliary News
Pat Salada
Vice President
Connie Darmour
Secretary
Darlene Dunn
Treasurer
Judy Michael
Connie Darmour
Bitha George
Trustees
There is no meeting in February, but still a lot to think about. Auxiliary member of
the year nomination and election of new officers. Any Auxiliary member interested
in holding an office please come to the March meeting.
Have a Happy Valentine’s Day, C-H-O-C-O-L-A-T-E is a 9 letter word for love!
Our next meeting is March 4th at 7:00 pm.
February Birthdays:
Cathy Passmore
Mandy Flannery
Joan Amburgy
2/1
2/11
2/19
Thanks,
Robin McGrew
Auxiliary President
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Lodge Events...
It’s been a busy month at the lodge starting with the National College Championship Football game.
Despite being a Monday late evening game we had a dedicated turnout to watch The Ohio State
Buckeyes win the first of hopefully many national titles.
The few of us that remained by the game’s end celebrated with a fitting champagne toast!
Thanks to Kenny Butterworth our Monday night volunteer bartender (and Ohio State Fan) for
staying extra late and taking the victory photo...
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February Events
In January the lodge held a cornhole tournament. We had a good event turnout and
a very competitive field. Congratulations to the first place tourney winners Ron
McGrew & Joe Mack. The runners up were the team of Fred Travis & Greg Smith.
Thursday,
February 5th 7 PM
Lodge Meeting
Friday, February 6th
6:30 PM
Lodge Friday Dinner
Saturday,
February 7th 7 PM
Steak Shoot
Monday,
February 9th 7PM
Board Meeting
Thursday,
February 12th 6 PM
Burger Thursday
Friday,
February 13th
6:30 PM
Valentine’s Day
Dinner
Thursday,
February 19th 7PM
Lodge Meeting
Monday,
February 23rd 7PM
Board Meeting
The lodge also hosted a bourbon tasting event by Brad & Jodi Measel (Brad became
a lodge member last month) of Stillwrights an Ohio based distillery located in
Fairborn. Brad’s family founded and operates the company. They shared samples of
their products and stories related to the start-up of the distillery. It was an
interesting window in to what it takes to create the products and navigate all of the
regulations associated with producing an alcoholic product. The lodge purchased
their various offerings of bourbon, rum & flavored moonshine for sale in the clubroom. So if you were unable to attend the event you still have an opportunity to try
their beverages.
Last evening we held an outstanding Super Bowl Party. Thanks to everyone for
providing a great selection of game time food & desserts!
As you can see there are many varied activities happening at the lodge. We have
several planned in February & March including the Steak Shoot, Valentine’s Dinner,
Election & Installation of Officers, Founders Day & the Stag Event. Please check your
e-mails and website for updates and details as new events & dinners are added.
Your attendance in these events help to fund our ongoing operating expenses and
charitable cause donations — thanks to all who work and attended these functions...
Welcome the Lodges Newest Members…
Joesph Zuber
Greg Kaiser
Brad Measel
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In Our Thoughts and Prayers…
Our sincere condolences to family and friends, on the passing of our fellow lodge member
John Robert Kibbey. At the request of John and his family an Elk’s Memorial Service was held at the
lodge on January 20th.
Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken.
Please let us know if there members who need our thoughts and prayers. Send your news to Brad
Peyton: [email protected]
A Letter of Thanks
As the son of John Robert Kibbey I would like to offer “Thanks” to the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks Lebanon Lodge #422 members, auxiliary, friends and family for a beautiful memorial
service, held for Dad on Tuesday, January 20th.
Thanks to Stine/Kilburn Funeral Home for providing the American Flag and other support for the
service. The lodge officer’s tribute was sincere and truly touched my heart.
Jan Kaufman, her helpers, including the auxiliary, provided an assortment of fine appetizers &
desserts. Thanks also to Jan Kaufman, Stephanie Flannery & Brad Peyton for their help with the
picture presentation of dad’s life. I will treasure them always. This all represented much planning
and effort - “Thank You All”.
Alice Deer provided my transportation to and from the airport – “Thank You” Alice for your
friendship.
Dad had a lengthy illness and many people helped to make his life easier. Among those are Ron
McGrew, Mike Young and his neighbors Bill & Mary Miniard – Thanks to each of you for going the
extra miles.
The Elk’s were a second home to Dad and he made many memories and lifelong friendships. To all
that donated to the memorial fund, I am not sure how we could have done this without your help.
Now I understand the Elk’s motto: Elks Care - Elks Share.
Sincerely,
John Anthony Kibbey
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Bar & Club Room Hours
Monday thru Thursday 5 – 10 PM
Friday - 5 PM – 1 AM
Saturday - 5 PM - 1 AM
Closed Sunday & Holidays
Lodge Drawings & Books
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Quarter Books Daily
Friday night $1.00 and Saturday night $5.00 books.
You must be a current Elk’s or Auxiliary member to register
You must sign up for yourself - please don’t sign up for others.
You must be present at the time of the drawing at 9:00 PM to win the entire pot.
If you are registered but not present, you will receive half of the total pot.
Winning funds will be available within one week of your name being drawn.
Lodge Banquet Room Rental
Anyone interested in renting the 2nd floor for family gatherings or private parties/receptions,
should contact Jerry Michael at 932-7111. Rental is available to the public.
Burger Thursdays
Jerry Michael & Debbie Hatcher are alternating to cover the “Burger Thursday” dinners, so make
your plans now. Burger Thursdays are being held on the non meeting nights—the second & fourth
Thursdays of the month.
It’s a great excuse to let someone else do the cooking!
Please Check the Weekly
E-Mails & Website for
Burger Thursday &
Friday Dinner Updates
Contact or Visit Us
Lodge Website www.lebanonelks422.com
E-Mail the Lodge [email protected]
Phone 513-932-1951
Elk’s Lodge #422
29 East Mulberry St.
Lebanon Oh, 45036
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February 2015, Lodge #422 Events
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
Wed
4
Super Bowl
Party
4 PM
8
15
10
11
Board
Meeting
7 PM
16
17
18
12
19
Sat
7
Friday
Dinner
6:30 PM
13
Steak Shoot
Game
7 PM
14
Valentines
Dinner
6:30 PM
20
21
27
28
Lodge
Meeting
7 PM
23
Lodge
Closed
Fri
6
Burger
Thursday
6 PM
Lodge
Closed
22
5
Lodge
Meeting
7 PM
9
Lodge
Closed
Thu
Board
Meeting
7 PM
24
25
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Support our Lodge Sponsors
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