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Volume 9 ~ Issue 1
April ~ May 2015
An Official Publication of
Elks Lodge ~ 2679, Calabash, North Carolina
The Sandpiper
April - May 2015
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IF YOU GET & READ YOUR “SANDPIPER” ELECTRONICALLY - AND/OR - ARE ON THE
LIST FOR RECEIVING E-MAIL BLASTS FROM YOUR LODGE, THEN –
YOU NEED TO READ THIS AND TAKE ACTION NOW!
It has come to our attention that many of our members who currently receive electronic
communications such as the LINK for our “Sandpiper” Newsletter and our Weekly e-Mail Blasts are
increasingly finding they have either stopped receiving these communications, or - they are winding up
in their SPAM Folder.
Beginning April 1, 2015, coinciding with the beginning of our new Elks year, we will
be sending our Electronic Communications from a New & Different e-Mail Address:
[email protected]
To ensure you continue to receive all your lodge’s Electronic Communications to which you are entitled,
you need to put this e-Mail address in your Address Book or Contact List, AND – “WhiteList” this
address, especially if you have an ATMC e-Mail Account. These actions will ensure that e-Mail
Communications emanating from the [email protected] address are
successfully delivered to your In-Box without interruption.
Additionally, our local Internet and e-Mail Service Provider, ATMC, installed a New SPAM Filter Program
at their server level back on December 2, 2014 which has apparently compounded the problem for
many of you with an ATMC e-Mail address by placing our e-Mail Blasts in Quarantine.
You should contact ATMC’s Help Desk at 910-754-9506 if you need help in doing these things.
You only have to do this once to ensure you successfully continue to receive electronic communications
from your lodge.
Good Luck!
AN INTERVIEW WITH OUR NEW EXALTED RULER
The Staff of the ”Sandpiper” Newsletter recently sat down for an interview with Malcolm Jaggard, our
new Exalted Ruler, elected to serve for our 2015 – 2016 Elks Year. We wanted to get some personal
information about the man himself for you, our valued lodge members, as well as find out if there are
any specific items on his agenda he wishes to accomplish over the next year, and have him share those
items with us. Following are the results of that interview.
SANDPIPER: “Mr. Jaggard (Malcolm), - Congratulations on being elected Exalted Ruler of our lodge for
the 2014-2015 Elks year. Let’s start with your personal background to let our readers know a little
something about you. Tell us about yourself before you came to Calabash, NC, and how you got here?”
JAGGARD: “My wife, Sue, who is also an Elk, and I are originally from the South of England. We
originally came to the States in 1997 when we moved to Greenville, South Carolina by way of Germany.
At that time I worked for Merck, Inc. and the E.I. DuPont companies, in their healthcare divisions in
various sales, marketing, and planning positions. We came to this part of the country in retirement
because we love being close to the ocean. We bought a home in Little River, South Carolina where we
presently live.”
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The Sandpiper
April – May 2015
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AN INTERVIEW WITH OUR NEW EXALTED RULER
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Lounge Hours
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SANDPIPER: “So, - How long have you been an Elk?”
Monday –Friday
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. *
JAGGARD: I have been an Elk since 2011 and was sponsored
by Terry and Roger Gregorio.
Saturday
Noon – 9:00 p.m. *
SANDPIPER: “So you have been an Elk for 4 years, and have
risen to the position of Exalted Ruler of our lodge in a short
time – Well Done! Why did you become an Elk in the first
place?”
Sunday
Noon -7:00 p.m. *
JAGGARD: “I have been fortunate, in that I have been blessed
throughout my life with stable employment and family life. I
became an Elk because I felt it was time to give back. There
is no question that for me, the more time and effort one puts
into charitable endeavors and community service, the more
personal satisfaction one gets, and - I am sure many others
feel the same. Until I was introduced to the Elks, I had no idea
who they were, or for what they stood. I quickly realized that
the Elks contributions to our Veterans, Youth, and Local
Communities is a force with which to be reckoned. I have
discovered many members of this Lodge, in particular, are
more than willing to step up to help their fellow man.
SANDPIPER:
You have been Chairman of our Board of
Directors for over 2 years, giving us your reports at our
membership meetings. You have been instrumental in helping
us to get our lodge back on firm financial footing. With this in
mind, do you have any goals for this year, and if yes, can you
share those with us?
JAGGARD: My focus this year is to improve the Lodge in 3
main areas:
First, - financial stability. Our finances have been under
pressure for the past few years for a number of reasons. My
intention is not to dwell on the past, but more to ensure that
by the end of this year we rebuild our reserve fund to anticipate
future improvements needed in Lodge infrastructure. All
regular members will be paying extra dues this year in order
to help make that happen. That is only part of the picture, as
– many discretionary expenses have also been eliminated from
our budget for this coming year.
* Closing Times May Vary as Business
Warrants
Lounge Phone
910-579-4600
Lunch is Served
Monday thru Friday
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lodge Meetings
Lodge Meetings are held at 7:00
p.m. on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of each Month.
NOTICE
A
ceremony
commemorating
Mother’s Day will be held at the
Lodge on Sunday, May 10th at
12:00 Noon.
PLEASE NOTE: – The Lounge will be
CLOSED until the Ceremony, which
will take about 60 Minutes, has
concluded.
All Lodge Members are Cordially
Invited to attend our Mother’s Day
Ceremony.
Secretary’s Corner
Secondly, - membership. We have to do a better job of both
retaining and recruiting new members. As I mentioned during
the Officers installation in March, we now have a majority of
Officers who are women, and that, I believe, is good for our
Lodge and good for Elkdom in general. I challenge all spouses
to step up and become full participatory members.
Office Hours
Monday and Friday
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Phone: 910-575-8900
Cynthia Wilson
Secretary
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April - May 2015
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AN INTERVIEW WITH
OUR NEW EXALTED RULER
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Thirdly, - in order to both attract and retain
members we have to ensure that we foster a safe,
secure, and welcoming atmosphere in the Lodge.
There have been isolated instances in the past
when this did not happen. I want to make it clear
that this will be a priority of mine.
SANDPIPER: “Anything else you wish to share
with the “Sandpiper” readers?”
JAGGARD: “Yes, - let’s plan on a successful year
and please, let’s have some fun!
SANDPIPER: “Thank you for your time today
Malcolm. We all wish you, Sue, and your family
well as you go forward and do Good Things for us
at the Calabash Lodge and the Order of Elks.
JAGGARD: “Thank You!”
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Message from the
Lodge Secretary
Be it resolved that Calabash Elks #2679 confer
upon David S. Jenkins, Lawrence Mogielnicki
and Aniello D. Prota Life Membership in the
order. They have completed 30 years dues
paying, the last 10 in Calabash Lodge #2679
and has attained the age of 65, and has filed a
written request with the Lodge Secretary for
consideration of Life Membership. Balloting will
be at the May 13 2015 meeting in accordance
with Section 14-260 of the Grand Lodge
Annotated Statutes.
This is a reminder that as of April 1, 2015 your
dues for 2015-2016 were due. If for some
reason you do not have a notice from the Lodge
please contact me at 910-575-8900 and I will be
happy to put one in the mail to you. Also, as in
the past an Officer of the Lodge will be sitting at
the front door checking membership cards.
Remember your dues are very important to the
Lodge as this is one of the only sources of
income.
Also, with the start of the new Elk year, I am
hoping that each of you will sponsor a new
member. It has been a few years since we have
had a plus for membership in this Lodge. So
please invite a friend or neighbor to join.
Credits and Publication Guidelines
The “Sandpiper” is an Official Publication of
The Calabash Elks
B.P.O.E. Lodge ~ 2679, Calabash, North Carolina
Published Bi-Monthly 6 Times per Elks Year in
April, June, August, October, December, and February
Exalted Ruler ……..………………..……..….. Malcolm Jaggard
Editor ………………..…………..……. Michael “Mike” Trescak
Advertising …………….…………………. Gerald “Gerry” Ward
Staff Writers & Photographers ………….……………Vacancies
Cover Design, Layout, & Graphics………..……... Mike Trescak
Distribution ……….…Maggie & PER Richard “Dick” Morrisey,
…………………. Janet & Ronald “Ron” Luba, Alan “Al” Harm,
…………………. William “Bill” Tmay, Gerald “Jerry” Kimble,
………………..…. Terrence “Terry” O’Rourke, Agnes Norcia,
………………Mary Noorigian, Terri Gregorio, Ruby McMillen
Color Printing by ..…“The Printing Shoppe, Inc.”, Shallotte, NC
Send Electronic Items and Inquiries to the Editor at:
[email protected]
Cynthia Wilson
Lodge Secretary
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Ladies Auxiliary of the Calabash Elks
Dear Ladies,
Nominations were held for Executive
Board members for fiscal 20152016. The officers are:
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President - Tina Magas,
Vice President - Deb O’Brien,
Recording Secretary - Floss Smith,
Corresponding Secretary - Autumn Zurcher
Treasurer - Helen Tedesco,
Chaplain - Judy Harms,
Historian - Sheila Erghott, and Parliamentarian, Rose Henshaw.
Congratulations ladies. As this new board begins
its work, it is time for me to reflect on my two
years as President.
Message from the Exalted Ruler
As of April 1st, membership dues are to be paid to
enable one to gain access to the Lodge and its
facilities. In order to enter the Lodge on/after
April 1st, you will need to use your new
membership card OR to have cash or a check for
the full amount due at that time.
So that we can maintain our support of all our
charitable
activities
(Veterans,
Youth,
Community, and so forth . . .), please continue
your membership of this great organization.
A Note from the Editor: Part of our Mission is to
“Entertain” You, our readers.
As such, we
occasionally use “Humor” and “Satire” in certain
pieces of this newsletter. It is “Humor,” and – we
respectfully request you take it that way. Each
piece containing Humor or Satire is identified with
this Symbol - 
It has been a privilege to serve as President of the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Calabash Elks for the past
two years. I am proud to work with wonderful,
hardworking, and dedicated women.
An
organization and their success are defined by
strong leadership. I appreciate the leadership
and support of the Executive Board, - thank you
ladies. Your guidance, strength, and fellowship
are appreciated.
I have been most humbled by the extraordinary
work of the members of the Ladies Auxiliary over
the last two years. Dedication, hard work,
fellowship, and a genuine compassion for others
less fortunate were always central to our mission.
Thank you for who you are.
Remember we make a difference in the lives of so
many.
Fondly,
Peggy Haughey
Outgoing President of the Ladies Auxiliary
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Calabash Elks Officers for Elks Year 2015-2016
Malcolm Jaggard
Alan “Al” Harms
Jean D’Auria
Juanita Adams
Exalted Ruler
Esteemed Leading Knight
Esteemed Loyal Knight
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Frank Blue
George “Ken” Sexton
Kathy Toscani
Robert “Bob” Hunt
Jayne Dominie
5 Year Trustee
4th Year Trustee
3rd Year Trustee
2nd Year Trustee
1st Year Trustee
Cynthia “Cindy” Wilson
John McCreight
Secretary
Treasurer
Michael “Mike” Hartman
Ravella “BB” Hartman
Sigi Mayo
Mary Noorigian
Tiler
Inner Guard
Chaplain
Esquire
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BUY A PIN & HELP A KID
Our lodge’s Americanism Committee is currently Selling
American Flag Pins for $2.00 Each to raise Funds to
buy Plaques and Prizes for the Winners in our Lodge’s
“American Essay Contest” to be conducted in the Fall of
2015.
Each year the Grand Lodge sponsors
an Americanism Essay Contest for
Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. The theme for
each year’s contest is announced at
the Grand Lodge Session along with
the rules, criteria and suggested
dates for entry for Lodge, State, and
Grand Lodge judging.
Our Lodge will be participating in this Contest this year
by soliciting essays from our local school students.
Awards will be given to the Authors of the Winning
Essays from 2 Divisions: 5th & 6th Grades – and – 7th
& 8th Grades, but there are no funds in the budget for
prizes.
Buy a Pin – Help a local Kid learn more about America
and become a Good Citizen. Pins are available for $2.00
Each from the Bartender.
Look for our Flyers in and about the lodge. Contact Jean
D’Auria, Americanism Committee Chair, for additional
information.
We Fondly remember our Brothers
who left us during 2015.
David Avery
January 2015
Initiated January 2006
Martin Gilbert
January 2015
Initiated - March 2001
Bruce Kibblehouse
February 2015
Initiated – December 1987
George Griffin
February 2015
Initiated - April, 2000
Richard Whalen
February 2015
Initiated – January 2006
Charles Schneider
March 2015
Initiated – March 2008
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE ELKS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
This will be my last message for the Sandpiper as NCSEA President, as my term
ends at the conclusion of the Spring Convention on May 3, 2015.
Vickie and I have both been extremely proud and honored to have represented the
North Carolina State Elks throughout the 2014-2015 year. We have also been proud
to announce we are members of Calabash Lodge #2679.
As the State President, we have traveled over 5,000 miles visiting local lodges in
the state and attending out-of-state functions to honor and represent the Elks of
North Carolina. These trips included visiting the states of South Carolina, Virginia,
and Maryland. We have attended many special functions to support our veterans and youth programs.
I attended the state Hoop Shoot finals in Greensboro held on February 14th this year, and the Hoop
Shoot Regionals held in Fredrick, Maryland on March 14, 2015. By the end of my term, I will have
attended 9 of the 12 District Deputy Clinics held in the four districts of our state. I attended and
represented you at all State Trustee meetings, and worked hard to help keep our state budget in proper
perspective. I worked with the state communications team to produce a better state web site, and
instituted the electronic version of the online newsletter at www.NCElks.Org . I look forward to seeing
many of you at the Spring Convention being held in Wilmington, NC from April 30 to May 3, 2015 at
the Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel. You will have an opportunity to meet your new President, Ron
Dickson.
In closing I say “Thanks” to all of you for your support and for all you do for Elkdom. You have all
helped to support my motto of “Be the Elk you know you can be.” Keep living up to our virtues of
Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity.
Thank You and God Bless,
Teddy G. Acton
NCSEA President 2014-2015
Visit the NC State Elks Association’s Web Site at www.NCELKS.Org to read more about what they do
WANTED
Send us your Articles, - your Stories, - your
Announcements, - your Photos, - Whatever . . .
Your North Carolina State Elks Association
(NCSEA) has recently published its Spring 2015
Edition of their newsletter, in which Calabash Elks
Lodge ~ 2679 was featured in 7 different articles
and photos captured from the Press Releases our
Communications and Marketing Committee had
prepared about “Good Deeds” performed by
various lodge committees over the past few
months. A copy of this Newsletter is already on
our Web Site at www.CalabashElks.Org , but can
be accessed directly by “Clicking” on this LINK
http://calabashelks.org/uploads/3/4/0/5/3405979/
ncsea_newsletter_spring_2015.pdf Enjoy!
The Sandpiper Staff is always looking for items
with which to fill the pages of “Your” News-letter
consistent with our Mission to “Inform,”
“Entertain,” and “Educate” our readers. Share
your Stuff with your fellow Elks – It’s “Your”
Newsletter!
Send your Stuff to our NEW e-Mail Address
[email protected]
Michael Trescak, Editor
P.S. – We also gladly accept Cash – Just leave it
in the Sandpiper Mail Slot at the lodge, ATTN:
Editor - 
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YOU COULD WIN A CRUISE FOR TWO
The Calabash Elks Past Exalted Rulers are sponsoring a
fund raiser cruise to benefit our Lodge. The cruise will
be from December 7, 2015 to December 12, 2015, leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, - sailing to Cozumel,
Mexico and Key West, FL, - returning to Ft. Lauderdale.
The cruise line is Celebrity and the ship is the
Constellation (Pictured above).
Additionally, the PER Association is conducting a FundRaising Raffle in which one can WIN a Cruise for Two.
Tickets are on sale between now and July 15, 2015 for
$20.00 each. See the complete Flyer for this event on our
Web Page at www.CalabashElks.Org , or on the bulletin
boards in and about the lodge.
Call Frank Blue at 910-575-8188 for additional
information.
SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS
The “Sandpiper” and our Lodge have 40
Advertisers who have graciously paid to support
the production of this newsletter – Their Business
Cards being proudly displayed throughout the
pages of this Newsletter.
Calabash Elks
The next time you visit their place of business, be
sure to tell them you saw their ad in the Calabash
Elks “Sandpiper” Newsletter, and how much you
appreciate them for supporting our lodge.
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April - May 2015
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North Carolina State Elks Charitable Trust
The following is a small explanation of the NC Charitable Trust and the Gerald and Lea Coates Endowment
fund.
The Charitable Trust is a North Carolina State Elks Association corporation founded October 28, 1993, and
if you belong to an Elks Lodge in good standing in NC, then you are a member of the NC Charitable Trust.
Currently all lodges in NC are members.
The Trust was established to ensure that the Charitable and Benevolent Works of the Elks Lodges in North
Carolina will remain financially viable into the future. The Charitable Trust is governed by its By Laws-Article
I through Article XII.
North Carolina State Elks Charitable Trust funds make it possible for us to pursue a variety of valuable
endeavors for North Carolinian’s each year. When you contribute to the NC State Charitable Trust, Inc. you
are insuring that we will be able to continue our state major projects in the years to come. Trust funds are
dedicated solely to projects deemed important in NC by the NC Elks and the NC Elks State Charitable Trust
Inc. These projects include purchasing transportation vans, televisions, power wheel chairs, comfort items,
and sponsoring activities for NC State Veterans in Veterans nursing Homes and VA Centers as well as
supporting Camp Carefree, a camp for children with chronic illnesses.
The Gerald and Lea Coates Endowment Fund was established October 24, 1997 and is an entity for the
charities of the North Carolina State Elks Association Charitable Trust, Inc. A perpetual endowment fund set
aside for the sole purpose of preservation of the principle and the generation of income. When you contribute
to the NCSEA Charitable Trust endowment fund, your gift is permanently invested. The principle of the
endowment fund will never be spent; however the accumulated growth may be utilized as needed by NCSEA
Charitable Trust to insure the continuation of our programs that we value.
You can make your contribution a thoughtful gift. Your gift to the Gerald and Lea Coates Endowment Fund
for the Charities of the NCSEA can honor the memory of a deceased friend, relative or associate. It can also
be a gift in observance of someone’s birthday, anniversary, recovery from an illness, or other special
occasions. If you wish, you can give cash or check through your lodge to the fund. When your gift is received
a card will be sent in your name to the family of the deceased or to the person honored in observance of a
special occasion. The amount of the gift will not be indicated. You will receive an acknowledgment of your
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North Carolina State Elks Charitable Trust
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gift, which may be tax deductible. The NCSEACT is a, by law, Non-Profit Tax Exempted Organization as
described in IRA section 501 C(3).
Planned gifts include bequests, gifts of life insurance and retirement plans, and other contributions made
through a donor’s estate. Through a will, living trust, or retirement plan, individual can make gifts that are
larger than anything they could imagine in their lifetime. The process is very simple for most individuals.
You need only to include appropriate language in your will.
Gifts through wills, living trust, or retirement plans offer a number of advantages such as: They are revocable
by the donor if circumstances change. They realize the donor’s vision for the future in a tangible way without
an uncomfortable financial burden during his or her lifetime. Individuals may choose to designate their
support to any part of the Trust. For individuals who wish to support at the North Carolina State Elks
Association Charitable Trust Inc. levels that will produce an endowment in perpetuity, separate endowment
agreements can be created to spell out the donor’s wishes. They may reduce estate tax for the surviving
family members.
For more detailed information go to the direct link ncelkscharitibletrust.org The site offers much more
information on the trust Officers/Board of Directors, planned giving wording for a simple bequest, and how
to contact the leadership and who to forward your checks to if you decide to make a donation.
Article by Teddy G. Acton
NCSEA President 2014-2015
“Calabash Elks Lodge says ‘Be Mine’ on Valentine's Day”
All Residents of Waccamaw Home for Boys and Girls
Receive Valentines
In case you missed it . . .
The Heading, Color Photo,
and Caption you see here
appeared in the Thursday,
February 19, 2015 edition
of the Brunswick Beacon
newspaper.
Well Done Youth Activities
Committee!
Pictured here is a sample of the Chocolates
and Stuffed Animals delivered to every
resident of the Waccamaw Home for Boys &
Girls located in Lake Waccamaw, NC by the
Youth Activities Committee of the Calabash
Elks Lodge, just in time for Valentine’s Day
2015. Photo by Juanita Adams
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February - March 2015
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“So long as there are Veterans, - We shall never forget them!”
Continuing in their tradition of hard work and service to our Veterans, your VAC recently hosted a
luncheon at the lodge on March 5th for 21 Veteran Couples, of which one of the spouses was a Veteran
or Active Duty Military. In attendance were Veterans from WW II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
The luncheon was Free-of-Charge for the attendees, the purpose being to recognize and show our
appreciation for, not only the Veteran or Military person in the family, but the Spouse as well, who had
also sacrificed. Additionally, each Veteran/Military Member who attended the luncheon was awarded
one of our proprietary “VAC ~ 2679 Veteran’s Appreciation” Blankets.
The event was truly a “Team Effort” of many people from our Elks Family, and we Thank all of them,
including: Ricky Moore and Emily Beecher for their Help; Charlie Tetta for procuring and preparing the
food; the Ladies Auxiliary who provided desserts, and the many members of the VAC who set up,
served, provided camaradie to our guests, and cleaned up. A Good Day was had by all.
The VAC Remembers George Griffin
The members of the Veteran’s Affairs Committee (VAC)
fondly remember their Co-Chairman, George Griffin, who
passed away on the morning of Wednesday, February 25,
2015.
George Co-Chaired the VAC along with Austin Sammon.
Together, they assumed the reigns of the VAC from Bill
Fossum in 2007. As recounted by Austin, the deal was that
George (Army) would establish contacts for the VAC at Ft.
Bragg, and Austin (Marines) would do the same at Camp
LeJeune. So off they went, and over the past 7 years and
many successful Luncheons for Vets, Bar-B-Ques at the
Veteran’s Retirement Home, Vet-Days-at-the-Lodge,
Thanksgiving
Luncheons,
Flea
Markets,
Mini-Golf
Tournaments, Coffee & Donut Days at Assisted Living
Facilities, Care Packages mailed to the Troops Overseas,
and (literally) Thousands of Candy Bars later, the VAC has
garnered awards and the respect of all in the Elks and
Veteran’s Communities for all the “Good Deeds”
accomplished under the leadership of George Griffin and
Austin Sammon.
George was a native of Washington State, where he also
attended college and played basketball. George was Army
Airborne and served 2 tours in Vietnam where he was
wounded. He also worked for the Veteran’s Administration
for a while after leaving the military.
The members of the VAC are proud to have had George lead them in the activities of the committee. In
the Tradition of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, we offer an 11 O’clock toast to George, “ . . . To our absent members!”
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Your lodge needs your help!
Your House Committee and Lodge Manager have
been working hard to provide you, our valued
members, new and many different activities in
which you can participate, - have some fun and
camaraderie, and - support your Lodge at the
same time. These events include Monday Night
Dinning, - Dinner Dances, - monthly “Trivia
Challenge”, - Friday Night Comfort Food, Raffles, and other special events.
Come out and support YOUR LODGE!
At the same time your House Committee and
Lodge Manager cannot do all of this alone. They
Need your help! Please consider volunteering for
just a few hours a month in the kitchen. Contact
Chef Ricky Moore or Gerry Wetherell to get your
name on the schedule soon.
The local Chapter of the National Active and
Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE)
holds their monthly meeting and luncheon at our
lodge.
THANK YOU NARFE
Last Month, the NARFE Chapter Graciously
Donated $2000.00 to our lodge – Thank You
NARFE!
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February - March 2015
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ENF by the Numbers
With only 3 weeks remaining in our fiscal year,
PER Donald “Don” Walker, Chairman, ENF
Committee, reported the following numbers for
contributions made to the Fund by members of
our lodge during Elks Year 2014 – 2015 as of
March 11, 2015:
 Total Donations = $11,612.00
 Per Capita Rate = $14.16
 Participation Rate = 14% - 111 Members
Don proudly announced that the $11,612.00
figure is the 2nd Best Year for Donations in the
31-Year History of our lodge. Don also reported
that regular monthly donations made by credit
card(s) are on the increase.
Thank You Members of B.P.O.E. Lodge 2679!
Pictured above on the Left is Joyce Dorsa,
having received a Pin for her contributions to
the Elks National Foundation (ENF) at the $500
Level. Presenting the award was PER Donald
“Don” Walker, current Chairman of the lodge’s
ENF Committee. Congratulations Joyce!
Calabash Elks
Donate to ENF
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DINING AT YOUR LODGE
NEW & IMPROVED
MONDAY NITE SPECIAL DINING MENU
Is Coming Your Way Soon!
We don’t know all of the Details yet, but – Chef
Ricky Moore tells us he is working on new, lighter
and fresher menu selections for his Monday Nite
Menu for the Summer month, and – expects to
serve from his New Menu starting on Monday
Nite, April 6, 2015.
A Sneak Peek at the Menu showed us that Ricky
has added 4 different kinds of made-to-order Flat
Bread Pizzas, among other new items. Be sure to
stop by Your Lodge and check out the new menu
which will be served every Monday Nite starting
April 6, 2015.
We have also EXTENDED our Serving Hours
until 7:30 p.m., and will be serving for 3 hours
every Monday Nite from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30
p.m.
Our Menu is served in a Clean, Safe, and Friendly
atmosphere. Enjoy!
Sunday
Breakfast Buffet
At the Lodge
Sunday, April 19, 2015
8:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
and again on
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Same Time, -- Same Place!
There are a Variety of ways you can enjoy Dining at Your Lodge, - whether it’s our Monday Nite Dining
Specials, our Tuesday Nite BINGO Value Menu, on Friday Nites when we serve Comfort Food, or –
LUNCH! We have a very nice Lunch Menu, - served Monday thru Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00
p.m. Additionally, we have a Daily Special, and – Rickey’s Home-Made Soups are Wonderful, and a
different selection is available every day. Speaking of “Available,” we remind you, - All Menu Items
are available “TO GO!” Why not have “Lunch-at-Your-Lodge,” and – Take one home to your better
half. Or, better yet, - Be an Elk and practice Charity and Brotherly Love by taking a lunch home to
someone you know is a Shut-In, or recovering from a recent episode of distress, or – someone who
just may not be able to afford Lunch. Elks Care, - Elks Share! Let’s Do Lunch!
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Calabash Elks
WELCOME
ABOARD!
WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS
Class of March 11, 2015
Four (4) new members were initiated into our lodge in a Ceremony held on March
11, 2015. Our new members are pictured above. (Left to Right) Our current Exalted
Ruler, Thomas “Tom” O’Brien, - New Members Roy Johnson, John Pokojny, Fred
Bengis, and Robert “Bob” Kaelin, and - far right is our Leading Knight and Exalted
Ruler Elect for 2015 – 2016, Malcolm Jaggard. Welcome to our Order, and –
Welcome to our Lodge!
Business in our BINGO Parlor has picked up, and
- The BINGO Committee needs Help. Please
consider helping by Volunteering for just 1
Tuesday evening a month. Call Frank Blue @
910-575-8188 to sign up.
Recently, our Youth Activities Committee donated
$300 to the Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts
of America by sponsoring a table on behalf of our
lodge at a breakfast fundraiser held at the
Dockside Restaurant in Calabash on March 12,
2015. Eight (8) members of our lodge attended
the Breakfast, and – our table donated a total of
over $800.00 to the scouts.
LODGE FOOD
COLLECTION PROGRAM
There is a Wooden Box in the Lobby of our Lodge
designated for the Collection of Non-Perishable
Food Items.
This food is Donated to the
Brunswick Family Assistance Food Pantry
located in Shallotte, NC. Last year, our Lodge
donated over 700 Pounds of Food to this worthy
cause. Please consider Donating, so that we
may Exceed last year’s Donations. Questions or
requests for Additional Information may be
directed to George Scheidle @ 910-575-6922
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~ Calabash Elks ~ April 2015 ~
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
PER Meeting
6.30 p.m.
5 Easter
6
7 World Health Day
8
Officers Meeting NARFE Luncheon
4:00 p.m.
BINGO
Monday Nite
6:30 p.m.
Special Dining Kitchen Opens at
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
12
DD Clinic
New Bern Lodge
19
13
Monday Nite
Special Dining
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
20
Ladies Aux
Sunday Breakfast Officers Meeting
Buffet
7:30 p.m.
8:45 – 10:45 p.m.
Monday Nite
Special Dining
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
26
27
Monday Nite
Special Dining
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
14
Membership
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
28
BINGO
6:30 p.m.
Kitchen Opens at
5:15 p.m.
10
House Committee
Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Military
Appreciation
Dinner Dance
(See Event Flyer)
16
Ladies Aux
Membership
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
VAC
Veterans Day
at the Lodge
Administrative
Professionals’ Day
BINGO
6:30 p.m.
Kitchen Opens
at 5:15 p.m.
9
15 Tax Day (Taxes Due)
BINGO
6:30 p.m.
Kitchen Opens
at 5:15 p.m.
22
21
17
11
18
Comfort Food
Menu
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Trivia Challenge
7.00 p.m.
23
24 Arbor Day
Comfort Food
Menu
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Membership
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
29
Sat
4
No Food
Service Today
No Lunch
No Dinner
Lounge Open
Holiday Hours
11:00 a.m. until
6:00 p.m.
VAC Meeting
7:00 p.m.
BOD Meeting
2:00 p.m.
Fri
3 Good Friday
30
Notes:
N.C.S.E.A.
Convention
Wilmington
25
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~ Calabash Elks ~ May 2015 ~
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
4
N.C.S.E.A.
Convention
Wilmington
10
Mother's Day
Lodge Ceremony
12:00 p.m.
Lounge CLOSED
until after
ceremony
17
7 World Health Day
Monday Nite
Special Dining
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
11
Officers Meeting
4 p.m.
Monday Nite
Special Dining
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
18
6
7
BINGO
6:30 p.m.
Kitchen Opens
at 5:15 p.m.
21
14
Membership
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Monday Nite
BINGO
Sunday Breakfast Special Dining
6:30 p.m.
Buffet
4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Kitchen Opens at
8:45 – 10:45 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Ladies Aux
Officers Meeting
7:00 p.m.
24
25
Memorial Day
NO Monday Nite
Special Dining
31
Notes:
26
Sandpiper
“Folding” Party
9:00 a.m.
BINGO
6:30 p.m.
Kitchen Opens at
5:15 p.m.
Ladies Aux
Membership
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
27
Membership
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Comfort Food
Menu
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Ladies Aux
Derby Day
(See Event Flyer)
9
15
16 Armed Forces Day
House Committee Comfort Food
Meeting
Menu
4:00 p.m.
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
VAC Meeting
7:00 p.m.
15
N.C.S.E.A.
Convention
Wilmington
Comfort Food
Menu
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
PER Meeting
6.30 p.m.
BINGO
6:30 p.m.
Kitchen Opens
at 5:15 p.m.
14
8
N.C.S.E.A.
Convention
Wilmington
8
NARFE Luncheon
Sat
2
1
21
BOD Meeting
2:00 p.m.
28
Trivia Challenge
7:00 p.m.
22
23
Spring Fling
Dinner Dance
(See Event Flyer)
29
Comfort Food
Menu
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
30
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