Kissimmee Elks Lodge #1873
The Antlers
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Message To The Members From Exalted Ruler
William Misczak
W ha t ’s Up !
I’m glad you asked. Before we talk about
all the great events planned for March
2015, let me tell you about all the events
that took place in February. I sure hope
that you had an opportunity to attend at
least one event.
On February 1, 2015 the Lodge hosted its
annual Super Bowl party. Although attendance wasn’t great, allegiance to Seattle
and New England was equally split among
those in attendance. Congratulations to
the New England Patriots who hung on to
win Super Bowl XLIX 28-24. We are now
open for lunch. Yes, we are now open at
11:30 am on Monday’s for lunch. If you
work in the area, and are looking for a
familiar place, give us a try. Karaoke is still
going strong on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
the month. Charlene Cohen, Kenneth
O’Brien, Randy Musser, Richard Hiemenz
and I all attended the Florida Elks Quarterly
in Umatilla, Florida. Increasing membership and maintaining sound financial practices were the main topics of discussion.
Also in attendance was Grand Exalted Ruler John Amen, who also talked about membership and lodge finances. On February 8,
2015 the Lodge hosted an all-you-can-eat
Tickets
$14.98
per person
(Includes tax)
pancake breakfast for Eagle Scout Jack
Boro, who will fulfill his Eagle Scout project
by building the Elks a gazebo. Jack raised
more than $550.00 on Sunday and along
with other donations has raised more than
$850.00. Jack will begin the gazebo project in March 2015. On February 10th, the
Past Exalted Rulers Association dinner was
attended by members who indicated interest in becoming a Lodge Officer. At the
Lodge meeting following the dinner, nominations for Lodge officers were accepted.
None of the Lodge positions were contested. Congratulations to William Misczak
(Exalted Ruler); Kenneth O’Brien (Leading
Knight); Vacant (Loyal Knight); and Suzanne Secrest (Lecturing Knight). For a
complete list of Lodge officers for 20152016 see page 6. It was wonderful seeing
Elk members and guests celebrating Valentine’s Day at our annual Dinner/Dance.
Mr. Breezz entertained all and dinner was
catered by “The Catering Couple”. On
February 19, 2015 the Veteran’s Committee amused Veterans housed at the Department of Veterans Affairs Community
Living Center. The Veterans enjoyed Bingo and treats provided by the Elks. On
February 21, 2015, the Lodge Trustees
and devoted workaholics gathered and
provided some tender loving care to the
interior and exterior of the Lodge. A special thank you goes out to Terry & Steve
Hebior, Jim & Jeannie Platt, Steve Leggiero, Bob DeGraff and Bob & Marianne
Tithof and all the members that helped in
cleaning the kitchen. It really looks great.
Thank You! The month ended with a Fish
Fry on Friday February 27, 2015 and
Steak night on Saturday February 28,
2015. We have several event planned for
March 2015. Tickets are on sale for our
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance on March
14, 2015. The Installation of Officer’s is
scheduled for Saturday March 28, 2015.
More information about these two events
and other’s can be found within this
Antler’s issue.
Fraternally,
William Misczak - ER
Join your fellow Elks and their Guests
at a Very Special Gala Event
On Saturday, March 28th
5pm Cocktails & Appetizers
6pm Ceremony
7pm Dinner & Dancing
Start the evening with appetizers and a complimentary glass of champagne. Your favorite cocktails are available for
purchase throughout the evening at our Cash Only Bar. Enjoy a night of great food as you visit the Made to Order Pasta
Station, Carving Station, Salad Station and the very popular…..Dessert Station while dancing the night away to the LIVE
MUSIC by ACT III.
Tickets are on Sale at the Bar until 3/26/2015. Tickets will not be available at the door.
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ELK OF THE MONTH—Charlene Cohen (CC)
Congratulations!!!
CC goes above and beyond holding the office of Lodge Secretary! She takes care of our lodge unselfishly and is the first to
reach out a helping hand to anyone in need. Recently, she was buried under boxes and boxes of stuff (don’t worry, she eventually found her way out) as they were being cleared out of the office after years and years and years of “saving”.
For all that you do, WE THANK YOU!!
WELCOME MEMBERS
TRANSFERS:
Jean-Marc Dessert
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Duane Fournier
(not pictured)
Michael Mahoney
Thanks to all
that helped
exceed our
GOAL!!
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(not pictured)
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J. Wayne Wright Stone
NEW MEMBERS:
Wayne Arnow
Bruce Almquist
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Joseph Zambelli
Denise Fitch
Mervin B Simpson
Gary Edward Came
Richard Quesnel
Frederick C Casler
Patrica Snyder
William T Webb
Elaine Amancio
Jerry R Mullins
Brenda R Terrell
Charlie F Horn
James T Platt
William Abel
Guy Decker
John Schaefer
Ernest J Ticknor
Bryant K Troville
Mary Ann Tumbleson
Nancy G Wanke
Douglas Gearity
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Thomas E Embrey
Joseph B Kafer
Joseph Bennage
Kenneth A Michels
Duane Fournier
Walter Detwiler
Edward S Crew
John E Kovach
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Kissimmee Elks Lodge #1873
Birthday Drink Coupon
This coupon entitles you to One
Free Drink of your choice any dinner
night of your birthday month.
One coupon per member
Coupon good for
MARCH 2015 Birthdays Only
Coupon Code 053115
BINGO WITH THE
VETS
Volunteer your time and play Bingo with
the VETS !! Join your fellow ELKS on
Thursday, April 16th
@ 5:30 p.m.
VA Medical Center's
Community Living Center
in Lake Nona at
13800 Veterans Way,
Orlando, FL 32827
Contact Jim Platt or the lodge secretary
if you would like more information.
Never forget
this is a
charitable
organization.
We are here to
work together
for our charities.
So roll up your sleeves
and let’s get to work!
SHARE YOUR TALENT
AND VOLUNTEER !
WITH THE VETS
V o l u n t e e r w i th t i m e b y he l p i n g
s e r v e m e a l s t o th e fa m i l i es
s t a y i n g a t th e v i l l a g e . B ob B a r r y i s th e or g an i z er o f th i s c o m m u n i t y o u tr e a ch p r og r a m a n d
a l l v o l un t e e rs m us t re g i s te r a t:
V o l u n t e e r @ gk t w . or g
D a t e s o f s e r v i c e w i l l b e an n o u n c e d th r ou gh o u t th e ye a r so
p l e a s e l e t B o b Ba r r y kn o w t h a t
y o u ar e i n te r e s t e d b y e m ai l i n g
h i m a t r b k is s @a o l . c o m a nd
do n ’ t fo r g e t t o r e g i s t er .
FREE WORKSHOP
For Kissimmee Elks Lodge Members
2:30—Monday March 30th, 2015
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St. Patrick’s Party
Saturday, March 14th
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New Members
Members &
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Enjoy Lunch with NEW Elk Members along with Jello-Shots, Music, Corn Hole and MORE…..come one…..come all !!
Time to Play??
How would you like to join a Wii BOWLING LEAGUE??
Maybe a DART LEAGUE is what you desire??
Oh, you would break for a POOL LEAGUE??
Deal up some PINNACLE ??
We have generous members that are willing
to donate their prized gaming equipment for
the benefit of OUR Lodge!
If you are interested in getting your favorite
league started, please call Terry Hebior
@407-927-9303 or attend our next House
Committee Meeting (see calendar)
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2015 COMING EVENTS
Stay tuned as your
NEW
House Committee
plans an
EXCITING YEAR !!
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2015 March RENTAL EVENTS
03/07- Main Hall—Boy Scouts
03/14– Lodge Event
03/21- No Rentals
03/28 –Lodge Event
03/28 –Annex Rented
Note: Items scheduled in the calendar may change after publication. To check on any Lodge item, please call the Office (407) 847-2913
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
CLOSED
Lounge Open
11 am - 8 pm
Lounge Open
4 pm - 9 pm*
Lounge Open
4 pm - 8 pm
Lounge Open
4 pm - 9 pm
Lounge Open
4 pm - 10 pm
Lounge Open
3 pm - 10 pm
Unless Noted Below
Unless Noted Below
Lunch Menu
11:30 am - 1 pm
Grill Menu
5 pm- 8 pm*
Taco Bar
5 pm - 7 pm
Burger Menu
5 pm - 8 pm
Friday Dinner
5 pm - 9 pm
Bingo Menu
4 pm - 7 pm
*closed during
lodge meetings
Kribbage Klub
12:15 pm
Auction— ANNEX
2 pm—late
Queen of ♥ Drawing
7:15 pm
Health Check
4 pm - 6 pm
Charity Bingo
6 pm—8pm
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OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:30
House Committee 7 pm
Kribbage Klub Noon
Burger Menu 5pm
Friday Night Dinner 5pm
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Travel Club 11am
Grill Menu 5pm
Taco Bar 5pm
Auction in the Annex
Featuring FISH FRY
Bingo Menu 4pm
Karaoke 5:30—8:30 pm
Officer Training Seminar
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OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:30
LODGE MEETING 7pm
Kribbage Klub Noon
Burger Menu 5pm
Friday Night Dinner 5pm
Travel Club 3pm
COME VOTE!!
Taco Bar 5pm
Auction in the Annex
Featuring FISH FRY
Bingo Menu 4pm
Grill Menu 5pm
St. Patty’s Dinner
& Dance
6pm Cocktails
7pm Dinner
See Pg. 4
German Club 7:30pm
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OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:30
Grill Menu 5pm
Kribbage Klub Noon
Burger Menu 5pm
Friday Night Dinner 5pm
Travel Club 11am
Karaoke 5:30—8:30 pm
Taco Bar 5pm
Auction in the Annex
Featuring FISH FRY
Volunteer @ Give
Kids the World
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OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:30
LODGE MEETING 7pm
Kribbage Klub Noon
Burger Menu 5pm
Bingo Menu 4pm
Grill Menu 5pm
Taco Bar 5pm
Auction in the Annex
Last Day to Buy Tickets for
the Gala Event—See Pg. 1
Friday Night Dinner 5pm
Featuring FISH FRY
5pm Cocktails
& Appetizers
6pm Ceremony
7pm Dinner &
Dancing See Pg. 1
Bingo Menu 4pm
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NOON—3
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New Members OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:30
Picnic—See pg. 4 WORKSHOP 2:30 See Pg. 3
See Pg. 3
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Bingo Menu 4pm
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www.KissimmeeElks.org
Prices listed do
not include Tax
Health Fact of the Month
Attention
ALL Members
Exalted Ruler, Secretary, Leading Knight & Treasurer
Also Encouraging Attendance By:
Secretary/Treasurer Office Assistants
Board of Director Members &
House Committeemen
Announcing the Ever Evolving 2015 Officer Training Seminar
– One Seminar Only –
Friday, March 6th thru Sunday, March 8th
Orlando – Florida Hotel & Conference Center
(aka The Florida Mall Hotel)
2015 –2016
Lodge Officers
Exalted Ruler
William Misczak PER
Leading Knight
Ken O’Brien
Loyal Knight
VACANT
Lecturing Knight Suzanne Secrest
Lodge Secretary
Charlene Cohen
Lodge Treasurer
Etta Jean Platt
Esquire
Richard Hiemenz PER
Tiler
Phyllis Kirchner
Chaplain
Robert Tithof
Inner Guard
Diane Kinner
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Antler’s
Booster Club
March 31, 2015
Elinor Moore (IMO) PDDGER Fred Moore
June 30, 2015
Debbie Sykes (IMO) Joseph Rager
September 31, 2015
Dot Johnston (IMO) Les Johnston
Marylou Buxton (IMO) Forest (Barney) Buxton
Delinquent Members
Barber, Dan
Barrett, John
Bracken, Kathy Anne
Bracken, Mr. Peter F
Brownell, Thomas G
Bryant, Mr. John
Carranza, Mr. Clement
Cartwright, Frank
Crant, Mr. Jesse James
Cropp, Mr. Richard
Dicken, David A
Fournier, Mr. Raymond
Fulton, John B
Gearity, Dr. Douglas
Gordon, Steve
Hunter, Mr. Richard
Liguori, Bernadette M
Murray, Tricia Lynn
Obermeyer, Raymond Carol
Phillips, Mrs. Charlene
Shannin, Mr. John J
Splan, Mr. Phillip
Toler, Mr. Troy
Untied, Mr. Thomas
Whatley, Mr. Claude K
Worley, Mr. Norman A
October 31, 2015
Bob Barry PDDGER(IMO) Past Elks
Randy Musser PDDGER (IMO) Jesse and Ina Musser
March 31, 2016
Jeannette Popelka (IMO) Jerry Popelka
July 31, 2016
Jim & Jeannie Platt (IMO) Merle F. Mountz
November 30, 2016
Merle Mountz (IMO) Toby Mountz
April 31, 2017
Bill and Mary Engelbrecht (IMO) Zora Street
May 31, 2017
Section 14.160 requires notification that if you are suspended for
non-payment of dues you can be reinstated only by a favorable vote
of the Lodge and compliance with other requirements of Section
14.180, Statues of the Order. This can be done during April, 2015,
with no penalty, but thereafter the other provisions of this section
must be complied with.
You are reminded that if you do not care to continue active membership, the laws of Order provide legal means of obtaining an in-active
non-paying status. This can be accomplished by payment of delinquent dues and your written request for an Absolute Dimit. We hope
that if your mind is made up to drop your membership, you will
choose this honorable method of retirement. It must be done, however, by the last Lodge meeting this year on March 31, 2015.
Zora Street (IMO) Eugene Street
Jackie Mikell (IMO) Bud Mikell
Please consider using this Antler Booster
Page to assist our Lodge with a personal contribution or to eulogize or memorialize someone near and dear to you. For $20 per year,
your name can appear here to acknowledge
that extra contribution.
Please contact the Lodge Secretary to make a
$20 Antlers Booster donation for yourself
and/or also make a donation In Memory Of
(IMO) a loved one or friend.
LODGE OF SORROW
John Hanechin
Born: October 4, 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA
Initiated into ELKDOM: February 17, 1943 in
Washington, DC Lodge #15
Passed Away: Not sure when he passed away.
We received notice of his passing on February
21, 2015.
*Tax Disclaimer: Kissimmee Elks Lodge #1873 is a
not-for-profit organization 501(c)8.
The Eleven O'clock Toast
"You have heard the tolling of 11 strokes. This is to impress
upon you that with us the hour of 11 has a tender significance. Wherever an Elk may roam, whatever their lot in life
may be, when this hour falls upon the dial of night, the great
heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. It is the golden hour of
recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the
mystic roll call of those who will come no more. Living or
dead, an Elk is never forgotten, never forsaken. Morning and
noon may pass them by, the light of day sink heedlessly in
the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the
chimes of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message,
LODGE OF SORROW
Elyse Walowit
Born: February 10, 1945
New York, New York
Initiated into ELKDOM: January 22, 2013
Passed Away: Not sure when she passed
away. We received notice of her passing on
January 30th, 2015.
CHAPLINS CORNER
Lord, as in the spirit of Elkdome, you have
shown us what is good. Enable us to do justice,
to love with kindness and to walk humbly with
you.
"To our absent members."
Bob Tithof
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Kissimmee Elks Lodge #1873
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LODGE MEETINGS
2nd and 4th TUESDAY (except July, August & December)
OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 pm
Members are encouraged to attend!
2014 –2015
Lodge Officers
Lodge Advisor
PDDGER
Lodge Attorney
ESQ.
Robert Barry
Addison Walker,
Exalted Ruler
William Misczak PER
Leading Knight
Bruce Simpson PER
Central District
PSP Charles
Loyal Knight
Ken O’Brien
Sponsor
Trinowski Jr.
Lecturing Knight VACANT
Lodge Secretary
Charlene Cohen
Lodge Treasurer
Etta Jean Platt
Esquire
Suzanne Secrest
Tiler
Nancy Wanke
Chaplain
Robert Tithof
Inner Guard
Diane Kinner
2014-2015
Board of Trustees
1-year Trustee
Ray Wanke
2-year Trustee
Brian Light
3-year Trustee
Jim Penn
4-year Trustee
James Platt PER
5-year Trustee
Robert Husband
Past Exalted Ruler
Association (PER)
President
James Platt PER
Vice President
Randy Musser PDD
Central District D.D.G.E.R.
PER Jody Richards—Orlando
Central District
Vice President
PER Richard Hiemenz—Kissimmee
District Deputy Visits
All visits have been completed for
the current year.
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Secretary/Treasurer
Wayne Sorrell PDD
2014-2015
House Committee
Chairperson
Terry Hebior
Secretary
Marianne Tithof
Member
Steve Leggiero
Member
Michal Lucas
Member
Bob DeGraff
Member
Ken O’Brien
Member
Suzanne Secrest
Member
Member
Barbara Seitz
Bob Tithof