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May 2020

LODGE OFFICERS

2020-2021

EXALTED RULER Joe Carpio

ESTEEMED

LEADING KNIGHT Carolyn Vallee

ESTEEMED

LOYAL KNIGHT Adam T. Palermo

ESTEEMED

LECTURING KNIGHT Bob Mancini

SECRETARY Rocky Gillis

TREASURER

John Beatty

ESQUIRE Glenn Vallee, PER

CHAPLIN

Jenny Jendrzewski

INNER GUARD Laurie Davis

TILER

Marilou Clayton

ORGANIST Vacant

PRESIDING JUSTICE

Kelly Martin

TRUSTEES

One Year Paul Uccello, PER

Two Year

Rick Sheldon, PER, COB

Three Year Don Harger

Four Year

Kevin DeLoreto, PER

Five Year Rex Clayton, PER

A Message from your Exalter Ruler…

Greetings to all Members of the Westbrook Lodge #1784

I hope this email finds you and your family healthy, safe and positive. The Westbrook Elks would like to take the time to let you know we are thinking about our valuable Members and community. This is certainly a very difficult time, as we navigate through this unimaginable health crisis. We know this time of hardship has left so many feeling nervous, hesitant and

potentially helpless. There has been added responsibility on most families while they practice social distancing and navigate through their "new normal." For 71 years, it has been our Organization’s mission to serve our Members in the safest way possible. While the Lodge has been closed, significant improvements have taken place. A new deck off the main hall has been installed and a new sidewalk has been poured from the front entrance to the parking lot. The Main Hall and the Captain's Lounge have been freshly painted, among other improvements. A big Thank You goes out to Chef Paul, his staff and the Members that have volunteered throughout these trying times!! Dues are still being accepted through the Secretary's Office. You may call the Office to pay with a credit card or mail a check to the Lodge. In closing, we would also like to give a special thanks to the First Responders, Healthcare Professionals and all other Essential Workers who are working tirelessly to save lives and keep goods and services available for all. May God Bless You and Our Lodge. Fraternally, Joe Carpio Exalted Ruler

Westbrook Elks # 1784 Where Everyone is Someone

LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION

Sunday – Thursday 11:00 AM-11:00 PM Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 AM

Lodge Secretary’s Office Hours Monday through Friday 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Permittee: Paul Champlin

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Carpio Paul Uccello, PER Carolyn Vallee Rick Sheldon, PER, COB Adam T. Palermo Don Harger Bob Mancini Kevin DeLoreto, PER Rex Clayton, PER

New Candidates See below for Investigation, Balloting, Orientation & Initiation Info/Dates Candidates Proposed By

Ronald Musumeci: Middletown, CT., PWA Ray Smith Robert O’Brien: Middletown, CT., Carpenter Ray Smith Kevin Carson: Westbrook, CT., Facilities Management Darlene Briggs Ronald James Briggs: Westbrook, CT., Paraprofessional JoAnn Cwikla Rose M Sortito: Clinton, CT Retired Cheryl K Fine Julia L Nash: Westbrook, CT., Retired Dennis Allen Bruce E J Nash: Westbrook, CT., Retired Dennis Allen Cynthia Rischall: Essex, CT., Retired Maxine Klein Eric C Peterson, Westbrook, CT., Account Manager Pat Marcarelli Peter R Sullivan: Clinton, CT., Self-Employed Catherine Goodale Janet Klinck: Deep River: CT., Director of Student Activities; MCC Karen Abercrombie Daniel Shine: Westbrook, CT., Accountant Thomas J Curley Theresa Riello: Madison, CT., Retired Cheryl Fine

The Lodge is in compliance with Governor Lamont's order and will be closed until further notice. There will not be investigations on May 6th. Once given the all clear to open, Investigations, Orientation and Initiations will be rescheduled. Going forward check the Lodge website, www.westbrookelks.com and the Lodge Facebook page for updates. Should someone be in need of assistance or have a question, please contact the lodge via e-mail: westbrook.elks@snet.net. Thank you!

GOVERNING BODY Joe Carpio, ER

Chairman

Carolyn Vallee Rick Sheldon, PER Adam T. Palermo Don Harger Bob Mancini Kevin DeLoreto, PER Paul Uccello, PER Rex Clayton, PER

MEMBERS OF THE YEAR Officer of the Year: Jerry Cox, PER Elk of the Year: Judy Attianese Irish Person of the Year: Catherine “Foxy” VanBlaricom Italian Person of the Year: John Paolillo

The Antlergram Is published monthly except for December/January

combined issue

Non-profit organization standard mail postage paid at

Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475 Permit No. 415

Westbrook B.P.O.E. #1784 142 Seaside Avenue P.O. Box 384

Westbrook, CT 06498 ISSUE NO 4 - 2020

Westbrook Elks # 1784 – Major Committee Chairs Contact Chairs directly or

Chickie Harger, Coordinator @ 860-399-9191, Ext 9

Activities/ Gate - Joe Carpio joecarpio@snet.net Auditing/Accounting - Paul Chanoine pjchanoine@gmail.com Charitable/Bingo Gaming - Don Harger wbbingo@westbrookelks.com Community Projects - Carolyn Vallee cvallee@comcast.net Decorating Committee - Barbara DeLoreto barbidee59@gmail.com Drug Awareness/Americanism - Jim Madden 860-388-1815 ENF - Linda Nolf nolfl@raveisre.com Emblem Club - Fran Fellows franfellows@sbcglobal.net Fraternal Comm.- Kevin DeLoreto Kdeloreto1951@gmail.com Gate Keeper - Barbra and Mike White Elksgatekeepers@gmail.com Gov. Relations - Paul Uccello, PER psuccello@aol.com Hoop Shoot - Gary Brooks brooksgj@sbcglobal.net Landscape Comm.- Sharon Ruzycki sruzycki@gmail.com Lodge Activities - Kevin DeLoreto Kdeloreto1951@gmail.com Membership - Gary Brooks brooksgj@sbcglobal.net Music Comm.- John Moniello jonmon127@gmail.com Music Comm.- Gino Popolizio ginopop@sbcglobal.net Public Relations - Dick Siedzik richard.siedzik@snet.net Ritualistic - John Mayo jmayo17466@yahoo.com Soccer Shoot - Jerry Cox, PER jcox1784@yahoo.com Veterans Comm. - Jenell Smith Janes jenell65@hotmail.com Veterans Comm. - Ivette Garcia-Linares ivettemg@live.com Youth Activities - Chet Bialicki cbialicki@comcast.net

MEMBERS SOCIAL NIGHT HOSTS

Sickness & Distress NONE

Lodge of Sorrows

William C Tooker: age 89; Elk Years 19 Ernest Yeske: age 88; Elk Years 37

TIP OF THE ANTLERS TO all the volunteers and staff for the great job on the cleaning and painting of the

Lodge and grounds in these trying times.

May 18, 2020 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment CONNECTICUT HAS

SHORTAGE OF BLOOD. THE LODGE WILL HOLD THIS BLOOD DRIVE AS

SCHEDULED. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE

DONATE!!! PLEASE BRING A MASK!!!!

Blood Drive

All Social Nights are Canceled

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We appreciate your patience during the State mandated closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is anticipated that the Westbrook Elks Lodge will be continue to be subject to social distancing and occu-pancy restrictions when we are allowed to re-open.

This is for our Staff and Members’ safety and we great-ly appreciate your understanding and compliance in this matter.

Thank you

MEMBER’S BAR LUNCHES

MON-THURS, 11:30 am-3:00 pm FRI & SAT, 11:30 am-9:00 pm SUNDAY, 11:30 am-6:00 pm

PUB MENU SERVED IN THE MEMBER’S BAR

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Daily Lunch Specials

By The Sea

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Serving Team 1

By The Sea

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Members Social Night

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Members Social Night

Members Social Night

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By The Sea

Members Social Night

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The Lodge is in compliance with Governor Lamont's order and will be closed until further notice. Going forward, check the Lodge’s website www.westbrookelks.com and Facebook page for meeting & event updates.

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Blood Drive 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Veteran’s Corner

Happy National Military Appreciation Month! May was declared as National Military Appreciation Month by Congress in 1999. During May, we recognize Loyalty Day, VE Day (the end of World War II in Europe), Armed Forces Day, Military Spouses Day, and Memorial Day. It’s a perfect time to keep our service men and women in our thoughts and show them our appreciation. We were quite saddened to have canceled our March Veterans appreciation lunch. Unfortunately, because of the current restrictions and health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summer Veteran Barbeque is being postponed. A future date for the Summer Veteran Barbeque will be determined in May. For now, please save the date for the Veteran’s Day Lunch and Flag Retirement Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 14th, 2020. The Westbrook Elks Lodge donated $500.00 to the Rocky Hill Veterans Home and Medical Facility in mid-April. The $500.00 donation was made in response to a call for assistance by the Rocky Hill Veterans medical and housing centers for snacks, coffee, and soap, while facilities are on lock-down and isolation. If you are committed to serving our veterans and would like additional committee information, please contact Jenell at Jenell65@hotmail.com or 860.301.9173. Respectfully submitted by,

Membership Cards!!

Please remember to bring your valid 2020-2021 Membership card with you every time you visit the Westbrook Lodge. You can only gain access to this Lodge with your card. If you do not have your card with you, you cannot be signed in by another member. Thank You!

We appreciate your generosity!

Our SPRING-CLEANING BOOK SALE will continue once the Lodge re-opens! Paperback Books 5 for a dollar Hard Cover Books 3 for a dollar

We are no longer accepting book donations because we have run out of storage room. Thanks for your support! Linda Nolf Linda.nolf@raveis.com 860-227-8028

ENF Corner

The Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries has been serving the shoreline since 1989.

If you or a loved one needs help, contact The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries at shorelinesoupkitch-ens.org/get-help or call them at 860.388.1988.

To donate via credit card on their secure website, go to https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/SSKP; checks made out to SSKP may be mailed to PO Box 804, Essex, CT 06426.

Board of Directors: Budget Update

The vote on the proposed Budget will be held on a date TBD when the Lodge is able to resume our meeting schedule and normal activities.

A copy of the proposed Budget is available for review in the Secretary’s Office.

AS THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE THE LODGE BY THE FRONT DOORS, IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT THE RECEPTACLES FOR CIGARETTE BUTTS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP BY THE PARKING LOT AND ON THE DECKS ARE NOT BEING UTILIZED. CONSEQUENTLY, CIGARETTE BUTTS ARE BEING STREWN ON THE GROUND COMING INTO THE LODGE AND THROWN OVER THE RAILINGS FROM THE DECK ONTO THE LAWN. WE REALIZE THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ALL SMOKERS, HOWEVER, THIS BEHAVIOR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO THE MEMBERS WHO GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO KEEP THEIR LODGE PRISTINE. WE DO SUGGEST THAT IF YOU SEE SOMEONE THROWING THEIR BUTTS ON THE GROUND TO CONFRONT THEM AND ASK THAT THEY USE THE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED. IF WE CANNOT CONTROL THIS SITUATION THE LODGE WILL HAVE NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO “BAN” SMOKING ON LODGE GROUNDS. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Please confirm all events at www.westbrookelks.com

Please confirm all events at www.westbrookelks.com The Secretary’s Office is open and is processing Member’s Dues payments. Members may pay their Dues with a credit card by calling the Office at 860-399-9191, X1 or by mailing payments to the Lodge. We are unable to accept walk-in payments at this time! Please remember when the Lodge is able to open for business, Member’s Dues must be current to enjoy the Lodge, including the beach/outdoor areas. If you have already paid your Member’s Dues, we thank you and look forward to seeing you soon!

We appreciate your patience during the State mandated closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that the Westbrook Elks Lodge will continue to be subject to social distancing and occupancy restrictions when we are allowed to re-open. This is for our Staff and Members’ safety. We greatly appreciate your understanding and compliance in this matter. Please stay safe! We miss you!

A special thanks to the crew that volun-teered their time to make this project hap-pen: Gary Aiken, John Rota and Bob Larsen.

A VERY special thanks to Gary Aiken for his perseverance, determination, hard work, stamina and creativity! Sharon Ruzycki Elks Landscape Committee Chairperson

SOME OF THE OUTDOOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LODGE DURING THE SHUTDOWN

New Deck Off The Main Hall

New Front Entrance Sidewalk Has Been Poured

Landscape Committee Project

Live local, Shop local

Terry Plum’s Guns and Ammo - Appraisals P.O. Box 502, 8 Pheasant Hill Lane

Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Phone: 860-388-2083

Email: terryplums@yahoo.com Fully Licensed

Bob Powitz - Owner

UPCOMING EVENTS The Lodge is in compliance with Governor Lamont's order and will be closed until we get the all clear to open. Going forward, check the Lodge’s website, www.westbrookelks.com and the Lodge’s Facebook page for updates. Should someone be in need of assistance or have a question please contact the lodge via e-mail: westbrook.elks@snet.net

Lodge Contacts

Secretary’s Office……………...……………...860 399-9191 Ext. 1 Email……………….…………………….westbrook.elks@snet.net Banquets………………………………………860 399-9191 Ext. 2 Bingo Information……...……………………..860-399-9191 Ext. 8 Fax……………………...…………………………….860 399-3435 Website………………………..………………..westbrookelks.com Exalted Ruler Joe Carpio………………..…….860 399-9191 Ext. 6 Exalted Ruler Joe Carpio……………………….joecarpio@snet.net Antlergram email……………….…adam.palermo.elks@gmail.com Volunteer Coordinator Chickie Harger…...…..860-399-9191 Ext. 9

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!

To Our Members….We need your HELP!

Our Lodge is run primarily by volunteers and we don’t have enough to cover all essential services.

Please consider signing up for one of the many available volunteer opportunities. Any amount of time you can give would be greatly appreciated!

Please contact Chickie Harger for more Information at 860-399-9191, Ext. 9

DEADLINE for input in the Antlergram is the 10th! Send your information via email to

Adam T. Palermo adam.palermo.elks@gmail.com

#1784 Cottage Rental

Perfect for Weddings, Reunions, Corporate Picnics

and Parties. For availability and prices,

please contact the Banquet Manager 860-399-9191, Ext. 2

Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage

P A I D Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Permit No. 415

#1784 at the Shore

Attention Veterans

The Veteran’s Committee & Lodge Office are compiling a list of Members who are Veterans. Please fill this out and drop it in the Veteran’s donation box.

Name_____________________________________

Phone_____________________________________

Email______________________________________

Branch ________________Dates of Service ___________

Thank you for your service!