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Volume 13 Issue 12
Brandon, Florida
Published monthly by Brandon Elks #2383
800 Centennial Lodge Dr., Brandon, FL 33510
ALL AMERICAN LODGE
Message from your
Exalted Ruler
It is March 2015 and we have a busy
month ahead, we have the BLOE Fashion Show, Reverse Raffle, BLOE Officers Installation, BPOE Officers Installation, First Responders'/Members Appreciation day, along with Veterans
Wednesday Night Dinner, Tuesday
Game night, Line Dancing and Bingo on
Thursday and our Friday Night Dinners,
Youth Breakfast and our BLOE Breakfast we are a busy group.
With all the above said, it shows what dedicated members and
Ladies we have in our lodge. It is because of each and every
one of you this lodge is a success .
As I look back on the year I couldn’t be more proud of the work
that has be done by everyone that jumped in and worked their
tails off to make the Friday night Dinners an enjoyable evening
at our lodge. We have averaged seventy (70) dinners for Friday
nights this year and that is awesome.. To all of the kitchen help
for the Friday night Dinners THANK YOU so very much you are
all rock stars!
March 2015
www.brandonelks.org
Phone: 685-6469 Fax: 643-5652
There is no way I could have made it through this year without
many of you, As with any position it takes a lot of hard work and
time to be successful. I do feel this year has been a successful
year and there is no way I could have made it without my bride
Kimberly. She is the rock I needed to keep on course. She had
her work cut out for her and she didn’t falter one step. To the
Hostess with the mostess, my bff, love of my life and the rock in
my life, I love you and thank you for standing by my side on this
journey. As this year ends a New Year begins. I asked that we
all continue to support our officers and lodge, because Brandon
Lodge 2383 is the best Lodge in the State of Florida
Please keep our active military and our veteran’s in your
thoughts and prayers.
Elks Facts: The "Jolly Corks," the beginning of the Elks, lasted
from Nov. 25, 1867, to Feb. 15, 1868, and included their founder, Charles Algernon, Sidney Vivian, E.M. Platt, F. Langhorne,
William Carleton, William Sheppard, Richard R. Steirly, John T.
Kent, H. Vandemark, H. Bosworth and M.G. Ashe.
Elks Care, Elks Share,
God Bless,
Larry Oliver, Exalted Ruler
We have had so many events this year it is hard to keep up with
them. With all of the events that were put on there was one thing
in common, they were all profitable and helped make operating
the lodge a lot easier. Thanks to all of you that worked an event
and helped make them fun.
I would like to thank each of the officers for their dedication and
support for the last year. As with any group of personalities, we
didn’t always see eye to eye, yet we worked through things and
made things happen for our lodge. I wish each of you continued
success in your duties.
As I close the year I want everyone to know how proud and
thankful I am with the overwhelming support so many members
of this lodge have shown Kim and I the past year. It has been
such a positive experience. Thank you from the bottom of my
heart.
Elk of the Month for February
Our Elk of the Month for February is a member that can
be seen at every regular lodge meeting, House committee
meeting, Veterans Dinner, representing the lodge at Brandon Chamber of Commerce and working on repairs and
cleanup behind the scenes. It’s my honor to recognize
Wayne Hutson as elk of the month. Thank you for all you
do!
BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383
THE BUGLE
FEBRUARY 2015
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Fax 813-684-1764
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Ph: 813-685-0792
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813) 671-3730 Fax
Linda Hinkle
Office Manager
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Director / Owner
BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383
THE BUGLE
MARCH 2015
B.L.O.E. BITS
Next Meetings—Monday March 2nd @ 7:30 PM
Hoping to See You There!
B.L.O.E.
Lady of Distinction
for February 2015
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members, who has supported me and has helped me
throughout the year. It has been a fantastic year. Again
Thank You From The Bottom Of My Heart.
Our valentine this
month goes to a lady
who is always there
when there is work to
be done. She can be
found in the kitchen at
dinners and other functions. Along with these she
held an office which made it necessary for her to be
available at most occasions and doing a great job of
it.
Don’t forget about the Fashion show March 14, 2015.
Tickets on sale with Julie Ebert and Lori Underberg.
Tickets are $20.00 each; bring your friends and
neighbors.
Please don’t forget about our Installation of Officers on
March 24, 2015.
Lori Underberg was our February Lady of Distinction.
Please congratulate her on the great job she has done.
So “Smile” please for our Lady of Distinction for February — Lori Underberg
Thank You,
GOD BLESS
Lady President of the B.L.O.E.
Nickie Wells
St Patricks Day Dinner
On March 18th for the ladies Wed. night dinner we
are doing a St. Patrick's day dinner. We will have a
choice of ham or corned beef, with potatoes, cabbage and carrots. There will be a jello salad to begin
with and probably some type of cake for dessert. We will be pre-selling tickets (with NONE at the
door) for $8.00.
Always keep Elkdom in our hearts.
Remember we all work together for the betterment of
our Lodge.
To the Brandon Ladies of Elks Thank you so much for
honoring me with Februarys Lady of Distinction Award! I
am truly grateful to be recognized for basically having
fun with, and enjoying the company of, exceptional and
remarkable women. I look forward to many years with
the BLOE, and our continued growth and success.
The Brandon Ladies of the Elks presents
our Tropical Fashion Show
THE WINNERS
CORNER!!
In partnership with
Julie’s Walk-in Closet
During the past weeks, we had no Winner.
Makeup by Mary Kay
The following names were called but they were not
signed up! : Pauline Brehio, James Holder, Kathy Beck,
Anne Figel, George Lux, Jeff Rountree, Jane Ethridge,
Dianne Ferrar, Carole Cornett, Terrie Rees, Robert
Baron, Edward Bejarno, Melvin Ray, David Zeittil Jr, &
Velma Glausier.
Don’t forget to Sign up anytime you are at the
Lodge.
When:
Time:
Where:
Cost:
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Saturday March 14th 2015
11:00am TO 3:00 PM
The Brandon Elks Lodge
$20.00 Donation
BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383
THE BUGLE
MARCH 2015
Attention Chefs
LODGE OFFICE HOURS
Orders for food and
kitchen items must be
submitted before
Wednesday of the day
they are needed. Please
check the Kitchen for existing Products before ordering.
The Lodge Office hours:
Monday,
10:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday
10:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday, Friday thru Sunday Closed
These are hours when the Lodge Office will be
staffed to assist members.
If you need access to the secretary or treasurer at
times other than those posted, call the lodge office
Shopping is performed early Wednesday
morning so get your orders placed by close of
business Tuesday.
For Late or emergency orders, please call JD
at 813-267-7606.
New Lodge Pin
Bugle Input:
Looking for the design of a new Brandon Elks
Lodge 2383 pin. Please put on your thinking cap
Input must be received by the 16th of the month to
ensure that your entry is in the Bugle.
Hoop Shoot Winner
from Brandon
Please send all articles and entries to:
Guy Wolf at
[email protected]
Congratulations to Ni Ni
Davenport, from (our
District) Brandon Lodge
for winning the Girls 8-9
year old Hoop Shoot Finals at the FSEA Youth Camp.
Sponsor a Camper Friend
Do you know that you, as an Elk, can sponsor your
friends or relatives who have campers or motor homes
to stay at the Brandon Elks campground? They do not
have to be Elks, but you can be their sponsor to stay or
store their camper in our storage facility. If you have
any questions, contact Jack Mineo @ 507-0173. We
need to try to keep our campground as full as possible
and we can do it with your help.
Our District & Regional winner from Winter Haven, Jacob McCullough, recently broke his
thumb, so was unable to compete.
Veterans Dinner
Come out and support our Veteran’s
From James A Haley Hospital and
Liberty Manor.
Say hello and “Thank You”! on the
first Wednesday of each month.
Your support is greatly appreciated by the
attending Veterans.
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BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383
THE BUGLE
MARCH 2015
Lodge Activities - March 2015
Lodge Hours: Office: Mon, Wed & Thurs: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Closed Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Lounge:Mon. 5 - 10:30 PM, Tues. - Thurs. 4 -10:30 p.m., Fri 4 - 12:30 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Sun, 1 - 7 p.m.
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
NASCAR
Atlanta
1:00 PM
BLOE
Meeting
7:30 PM
PER Meeting
7:30 PM
Boy Scout Meeting
7:00 PM
4 PM Pool in game
room
6:00 P.M.Cards in
Lounge
50 - 50 Drawing
Snack Bar
Wed
Thu
4Lodge Dinner
5
6 500 Club Drawing
6:30 - 7:30 PM
BINGO
Chicken & Yellow Rice
Starting at 6:30 P.M
With a Drumstick,
Salad, Dessert
Line Dance Lessons
$8.00
7:00 PM
Nancy Price & Friends
J.A. Haley VETS
NIGHT
Snack Bar
Interviews
8
9
8 - 11:00AM
BLOE Breakfast
Lodge Meeting
7:30 PM
10
Officer
Training In
Orlando
Balloting
NASCAR
Las Vegas
3:30 PM
Boy Scout Meeting
7:00 PM
4 PM Pool in game
room
6:00 P.M.Cards in
Lounge
50 - 50 Drawing
Snack Bar
Daylight Saving
Time Begins
15
NASCAR
Phoenix
3:30 PM
16
House
Committee
Meeting
7:00 P.M.
Board Meeting
to Follow
Ladies Night Out
BUNCO
6:30 PM
22
23
8 - 11:00 AM
Youth Activity
Breakfast
Lodge Meeting
7:30 PM
Initiation
BPOE
Installation of
Officers
2:00 PM
NASCAR
Fontana
3:30 PM
29
NASCAR
Martinsville
1:00 PM
30
17
Boy Scout Meeting
7:00 PM
4 PM Pool in game
room
6:00 P.M.Cards in
Lounge
50 - 50 Drawing
Snack Bar
24
Boy Scout Meeting
7:00 PM
4 PM Pool in game
room
6:00 P.M.Cards in
Lounge
50 - 50 Drawing
Snack Bar
BLOE Dinner &
Installation of
Officers
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Boy Scout Meeting
7:00 PM
4 PM Pool in game
room
6:00 P.M.Cards in
Lounge
50 - 50 Drawing
Snack Bar
11
12
Lodge Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Chicken Fried
Steak, Cole Slaw,
Potatoes, Dessert
$7.00
Guy Wolf &
Friends
18 Lodge Dinner
Fri
BINGO
Starting at 6:30 P.M
Line Dance Lessons
7:00 PM
Friday Night Dinner:
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Order Off Menu - Steak,
Pork Chop, Fish, Fried
Shrimp, Chicken Entertainment: George
Durham & Company
Door: Rick Weigand
Officer Training In
Orlando
13 500 Club Drawing
Friday Night Dinner:
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Order Off Menu - Steak,
Pork Chop, Fish, Fried
Shrimp, Chicken Cooked to Order and
Served
Snack Bar
19
20500 Club Drawing
Friday Night Dinner:
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Officer Training In
Orlando
14
BLOE Fashion
Show 11 AM - 3 PM
Indoctrination
Door: Tom Tennant
26
27500 Club Drawing
BINGO
Starting at 6:30 P.M
Line Dance Lessons
7:00 PM
Snack Bar
21
Reverse Raffle
Order Off Menu - Steak,
Pork Chop, Fish, Fried
Shrimp, Chicken Cooked to Order and
Served
Entertainment: Double
Density
Friday Night Dinner:
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Order Off Menu - Steak,
Pork Chop, Fish, Fried
Shrimp, Chicken Cooked to Order and
Served
Entertainment: Ella & JT
Guy Wolf & Friends
Door: Nicki Wells
Upcoming Events
** = Hall Rental
April 11 -12 State Golf Tournament At Sebring
April 18 - DD Clinic At Arcadia
April 24 - 25 State Softball Tournament At Deland
May 21 - 23 Florida State Elks Convention At Disney
July 5 - 9 Elks National Convention At Indianapolis
August 15 DD Clinic At Sebring
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**Messerschmidt**
Entertainment: Fever
Band
BLOE: Rick &
Grace Weigand
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Spaghetti, Angle
Hair with Red
Sauce, Salad,
Bread, Dessert
$7.00
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Door: Larry Harris
6:30 - 7:30 PM
BINGO
Corned Beef &
Starting at 6:30 P.M
Cabbage, Potatoes,
Line Dance Lessons
Carrots, Salad,
7:00 PM
Dessert
Snack Bar
$7.00
25 Lodge Dinner
Sat
28
Members & First
Responders
Appreciation
Dinner
BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383
THE BUGLE
MARCH 2015
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Reverse Draw March 21st 2015
2015-2016 “500 Club Pre-Pay”
The Reverse Draw is an annual and MAJOR
fund raiser for our Lodge and is important to
support the many different projects that
our Lodge is part of each and every year.
Members will be able to Pre-Pay for their entry into
the 500 Club for $52.00 + $52.00 for their Spouse
up to April 22 2015. This will have you signed up
for every Friday Night drawing through April 1st
2016.
Your ticket for the night of the draw (March
21st 2015) will include food, cash prizes and
other goodies that are too exciting to mention!
**************************************************
Tickets are $100 each, $20.00 for non-ticket
holders!! Tickets can be purchased with a
payment plan and or charged to a credit
card. We would hope for a sell-out of 250 tickets. Please see the bartenders or contact Ken
Waite @(813) 546-4043 after 6PM to get your
ticket today.
Submit This form with Payment
Member Name:
_____________________
Member Number: __________
Spouse Name:
______________________
Thanks for your support
$52.00 for Member + $52.00 for Spouse
Raffles are being held on Tuesday nights
for a chance to win a reverse draw ticket.
2015-2016 Member Dues
Dues are due by the 1st of April 2015
Sunday is Sports
Day at the Lodge
**********************************************************
Come join us for good food and a good time
We enjoy NASCAR Racing, Football, Baseball,
Golf or whatever is currently being televised.
Life Member
$ 39.00
Regular Member $119.00
Everybody brings a dish to share and eats
their fill.
Submit this form with Payment of Dues
Name: ________________________________
Member Number _________
Spouse’ Name ______ ____________________
Total Enclosed $_________ Date: _________
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BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383
THE BUGLE
MARCH 2015
Bunco
Ladies Night Out
Monday, March 16th
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$20.00
Teenager of Month
February 2015
Chelsea Baker a senior
at Durant High School
has been selected as
February 2015 Teenager
of the Month. Chelsea
plans to attend Florida
Atlantic University and
will major in Health and
plans to become an Orthodontist. What sets her
aside from other outstanding high school students is that she is the first female in Hillsborough County to play varsity high school baseball and has one of her baseball jerseys hanging in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in
Cooperstown, New York. Chelsea first attracted national attention when as a Little
Leaguer she pitched two perfect games in less
than a year. Chelsea is a good student, takes
honor classes, is involved in sports and clubs
and finds time to perform community service.
Please join me in congratulating Miss Chelsea
Baker!
($10 – prizes/$10 – Elks Programs)
Brandon Elks Lodge
Email [email protected] or
call 813-763-0341 to register.
Dinner will be provided for all ladies!
New Members January 2015
Richard Cheek, Mylissa Cartmill Shannon Foster,
Beth Filbrun, Judy Chavous, Kevin Sanders, and
Marie Daley
Member Appreciation and First Responder Dinner
Saturday 28 March 2015 1:00 to 6:00pm
Please plan to attend dinner at the Brandon Elks Lodge on Saturday 28 March 2015. Dinner is on the Elks
Lodge and all current members, widows, and their families are invited to attend.
This dinner is also being put on to honor the men and women of Hillsborough County that keep us safe and
respond to our emergency needs. Make sure you shake their hands and thank them!
Dinner will include pulled pork, chicken and all the fixings.
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BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383
THE BUGLE
MARCH 2015
Brandon Officers & Committees for 2014-2015
Exalted Ruler
Larry Oliver
767-0870
Leading Knight
Guy Wolf
966-3808
Loyal Knight
Delores Westfall
363-1562
Lecturing Knight
Bob Ippoliti
651-9612
Esquire
David Carter
361-4494
Chaplain
Gerry Westfall
363-1713
Tiler
Christine Vogel
230-2117
Inner Guard
Nickie Wells
716-8051
Secretary
Tom Tennant
727-8582
Treasurer
Larry Harris
685-6469
1 year Trustee
Rick Weigand
748-2678
2 year Trustee
Dennis Osborn
610-7099
3 year Trustee
George Thomas
685-7262
4 year Trustee
Bob Young
388-1118
5 year Trustee
Mary Lou Scribner
230-1943
COMMITTEE
CHAIR
Bugle Boosters
All donations will expire on 31 March 2015.
Anthony Cassella, Rosalie Cassella, Colin Cattley
Frank Craft, Lynda Craft, Diane Guerra
Rich Guerra, Bernie Hiskey, Patricia Hiskey,
Charlie Hutton, Ruth Hutton, Kim Martinez,
Barbara Matthews, John Miller, Irma Miller,
Dale Miller, Barbara Meyer, Dorothy Nicholas,
Ralph Pennywitt, Dick Pepper, Dorinda Rountree,
Donald Schreck, Mary Lou Schreck, Marjorie
Spencer, Corrine Stuart, William Stuart,
Tom Tennant, Lori Underberg, Berneice Vallad,
Joseph Zebrak Judy DeMask, Robert Morris,
Bill & Patsy Granger, Dennis & Vi Osborn,
Robert Morris, Jane Wright, Gerry Mann,
Jim & Billinda Borden, Carolyn & George Thomas,
George Haase, Ester & Ronnie Cantrell, Maria S
Sulecki, Henri Bullock, Peter & Doreen Conduit,
Henri Bullock, George & Delores Seaman,
Henriette M Edson, Tom & Ann Tomlin,
Nancy & Ray Schultz, Clint & Sheila Crabtree,
Josephine Shine
PHONE #
Interview
Gerry Westfall
685-7312
Orientation
Delores Westfall
685-7312
Veterans Service
William Parrish
Public Relations
Linda Reid
503-3204
R.V. Park Manager
Jack Mineo
681-2531
Lounge Manager
Kenny Waite
546-4043
Food Service Manager
John (JD) Diaz
477-7676
Kitchen Manager
Bob Young
388-1118
* Elks National Foundation
Christine Vogel
661-1852
Grant Coordinator
Christine Vogel
661-1852
* HARRY-ANNA
Christine Vogel
661-1852
* Youth Activity
Dorinda Rountree
763-0341
Drug Awareness
Don Cornett
917-9872
Entertainment Chair
Phil Hinkle
651-0823
Hall Rental
Don Schreck
810-3971
388-3643
Hooked on Fishing, not Drugs
Saturday, April 25th, 2015, will be
our 12th annual youth drug
awareness tournament, “Hooked
on Fishing not Drugs”, for children ages 3-13. This is not only the Brandon Elks
drug awareness program, but the largest single
event of its kind for the Elks. Please let me know if
you can help. The whole process on the event day
is about 4 hours. There are prizes in each age
category and a Grand prize for most fish and largest fish. We furnish the rods, reels, bait, tackle, and
food and drinks for all in attendance. Signup sheets
will go out for all the children the middle of March.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Make me a Bugle Booster
I (we) would like to become Bugle Booster. Please enter
my (our) names as follows:
Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day and let
me know if you can help.
______________________________
Donald Cornett,
Drug Awareness Chairman
(813) 917-9872
______________________________
Bring the above form with your donation of $5.00 per
person to the office or give it to a Lodge Officer.
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BRANDON ELKS LODGE #2383
THE BUGLE
MARCH 2015
R.V Park & Storage Area
Sponsor a Non-Elk
New
Summer Rates
May to Oct
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Contact
Jack Mineo @
813-507-0173
Tape Here
Tape Here
A Fraternal Organization
800 Centennial Lodge Drive
Brandon, FL 33510
'Change Service Requested'
Bottom of label on line
Sue Ann Curd, EA
Curd & Associates, Co.
*Tax Preparation: Individuals,
Businesses, Estates & Trusts
*Accounting & Payroll Services
*IRS Audit Representation
1208-A Bell Shoals Road
Brandon, Fl 33511
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LIVING WILL
POWER OF ATTORNEY
$250
Living Will
Durable Power of Attorney
Health Care Surrogate Designation
Smoke Free
Jackpot
William R. Mumbauer, Attorney
685-3133
205 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon
Flwillstrustsprobate.com
(813) 689-9360
BINGO
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 6:30 P.M.
Brandon Elks Lodge
800 Centennial Lodge Drive
Hwy. 60 East At Oakwood
then North to Centennial Lodge Drive
$50
$50
$50
SNACK BAR FOOD & DRINKS
10
$250
Jackpot