Making Membership Work

ANTLERS

V O L U M E C X I X I S S U E

Officers:

Richard Hovis, PER

Exalted Ruler

Ruth Collins-Shaw,

Est. Leading Knight

Jim Mills,

Est. Loyal Knight

Randy Sharps,

Est. Lecturing Knight

Nina A. Garrett,

Secretary

Terry Reiber,

Treasurer

David McJonathan, PER,

Tiler

Kelvin Newby,

Esquire

Stacy Webb

Inner Guard

Arthur Schneider,

Presiding Justice

Joseph Beach, PER

Chaplin

Trustees:

Gregory Taylor

Joseph Wishard

Frank Clopper, PER

Charles Koeneke, PER

G Gerald Morrow, PER

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Hagerstown Elks Lodge #378 Chartered July 7, 1897

Bingo Every Thursday Night in the Ballroom, Games Start 6:30 PM!

$100 Payouts for each Game! $1000 Jackpot and much more!

Volunteer workers are needed !

August/September 2016

What does a fast flying flock of

geese have to do with the

membership strength of our

Lodge? Consider that a goose

flaps its wings to create uplift for

the birds that follow and you’ll see

a connection.

Membership growth and retention

is all about teamwork. By flying in

a ”V” formation your Lodge “flock”

will have far greater success.

Working in a tight formation

shares the load of keeping

membership strong among all

members. One or two cannot

save your Lodge; a dedication of

members can.

Recruiting even just one worthy

member and checking to see why

a friend has not renewed their

membership can help the Lodge

reach 100% and grow by a few

new worthy members each year.

Remember, geese honk to

encourage those up front to keep

up their speed. So, let’s get in

formation and encourage each

other to have the speed and

stamina needed for membership

growth. Further, let us remember

that “the strength of a chain is

judged by its weakest link, so is

the strength of a Lodge judged”.

Additionally, have you paid your

dues yet? If so, THANK YOU; if

not, PLEASE DO! Your dues

have already been by your Lodge

as required by the Grand Lodge

statutes. We currently have 150

delinquent members that the

Lodge had to pay their dues for

them. Now we must send out a

delinquent mailing which will cost

another $72.00 There is no fat in

our budget and the members are

getting a great deal for their

annual dues.

Now—-jus’ n case ya all forgot—-

during a Lodge meeting when you

wish to speak, you will always first

rise, address the chair by saying

“Exalted Ruler”. When recognized

by the chair, you may then speak.

When you wish to enter or leave

the Lodge when it is in session,

you will approach the alter, give

the hailing sign by bringing the

hands in one circular movement to

a position over your head, palms

to the front. When recognized by

the Exalted Ruler you may leave

the Lodge or be seated.

And finally, continue to patronize

the lodge dining room and

welcome our new waitress

“Jackie”.

It is my privilege to serve as your

Exalted Ruler.

Richard L. Hovis, PER

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Lester J Powlen Born: August 23, 1928 Initiated: December 29, 1949 Died: April 11, 2016 Morris S Roberts Born: June 18, 1933 Initiated: February 5, 1985 Died: April 12, 2016 Harlis H Davis Born: May 18, 1930 Initiated: March 29, 1977 Died: April 14, 2016 Mary Blickenstaff Born: May 10, 1922 Initiated: September 26, 2000 Died: April 27, 2016

Larry R Wink Born: October 26, 1939 Initiated: February 13, 2001 Died: May 3, 2016 William M Delauder Born: October 10, 1926 Initiated: November 26, 1985 Died: May 24, 2016 Jerry E Hart Born: May 15, 1940 Initiated: May 20, 1975 Died: May 30, 2016 Douglas S Brewer Born: April 7, 1961 Initiated: May 15, 1991 Died: May 30, 2016

Anton Widmark Born: March 21, 1932 Initiated: April 27, 2004 Died: May 3, 2016 James E Booth Born; March 12,1933 Initiated: November 20, 1962 Died: June 11, 2016

Irwin F. Hoffman 1956-57 H

Ronald L. Miller 1960-61 H

Charles L. Mobley, Jr. 1964-65 H

C. Richard Miller 1966-67 H

Terry L. Chrisman 1974-75 H

John A. Werking 1976-77 H

Terry J. Sullivan, II 1976-77 W

Laurin E. Potter, Jr. 1979-80 H

Kenny Maynard 1980-81 H

Jay R. Hefner 1980-81 W

Mark F. Pryor, Jr. 1983-84 H

Francis P. Clopper 1984-85 H

Terry R. Grossnickle 1985-86 H

David B. Shrader 1986-87 H

Richard L. Hovis 1987-88 W

George W. Hamilton 1987-89 H

Walter R. Miller, Jr. 1990-91 H

Gregory A. Wilkes 1992-93 H

Joseph Beach 1993-94 H

W. Lester Bishop 1993-94 F

Charles Koeneke, Jr. 1994-95 H

Waler L. Shepherd, Sr 1996-97 H

Joseph B. Bradley, Jr 1996-97 W

James G. Ensminger 1998-99 H

Joseph H. Shaw 1999-2000 H

Barbara J. Fox 1999-2000 W

Robert B. O’Kane 2000-01 H

Joseph Jenkins 2000-01 W

David L. Kauffman 2001-02 H

Mathew Donegan 2002-03 H

Michael E. Barnes 2003-04 H

G. Gerald Morrow 2004-05 H

Scott A. Wishard 2005-06 H

Joseph A. Barresi, Jr. 2006-07 H

James Burroughs 2007-08 H

Bryan Kenworthy 2008-09 H

David McJonathan 2008-09 W

Waler L. Shepherd, Sr 2009-10 H

Melita E. Wishard 2010-11 H

William A. Bachtell 2011-12 H

Eric Burnette 2012-13 H

G. Scott Davis 2013-14 H

David L. Kauffman 2014-16 H

Living Past

Exalted Rulers

Articles for the next Antlers need to be sent to nina.garrett@myactv.net by Sept. 5, 2016.

Please be advised that if you are at the Lodge or attend a function of the Lodge your photo

may be published in the Antlers or on our webpage and/or facebook.

Published by Hagerstown Elks #378, ER Richard Hovis, PER.

Nina A. Garrett, Editor

LODGE OF SORROW May We Never Forget

Lodge Hours

Sunday 12-5 Mon & Tues 1—11

Wed—Thur 11-11 Fri & Sat 11—12

Secretary’s Office Hours

Tuesdays 3 - 7 PM and Thursdays 11 - 4 PM

Activities Committee Events Mark your Calendar for these Fun Happenings!

August 19th – Prize Night - Quarter wheel, 50/50, raffles August 20— Live music by Lynn Routzhan in the Social Quarters 7:30—10:30 September 14th – Girls Night Out – see flyer in Antlers September 16th – Prize Night - Quarter wheel, 50/50, raffles September 18th – Bingo Bonanza benefits Community Free Clinic & the Elks– see flyer in Antlers October 21st - Prize Night - Quarter wheel, 50/50, raffles

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE UPCOMING DANCES!

Christmas Dinner Dance Saturday, December 17, 2016 Band: Spectrum Look for more information in the October/November Antlers

New Year's Eve Dance Saturday, December 31, 2016 Band: The Holders Look for more information in the October/November Antlers

CRAB FEEDS ARE BACK !

Saturday, August 20th’

Friday, September 9th

CRAB SOUP

CRABS ! CRABS ! CRABS !

CHICKEN, CORN ON THE COB, COLESLAW

DRAFT BEER AND GUN SODA

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30

FOOD AT 6:00

CRABS AT 6:30

$ 35.00 PER PERSON

MUST HAVE TICKET THE TUESDAY BEFORE THE FEED !

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ELKS BINGO

BONANZA

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 BENEFITS COMMUNITY FREE CLINIC AND THE ELKS

Doors open - 11:00am Dinner - 12:00-1:00 Bingo Begins - 1:30 Hagerstown Elks Lodge #378 11063 Robinwood Drive Hagerstown, MD 301-739-0844

ADVANCE TICKETS $45.00 available at :

The Elks Lodge 11063

Robinwood Dr Hagerstown MD

301-739-0844

or

Cathy Vaughn CPA

180 Eastern Blvd N

Hagerstown MD

301-739-8733

$50.00 At the door

TICKETS INCLUDE: 12 Cards & Dinner!

Early Bird and Quickies Sold

Separately

PAYOUTS: 18 Games at $150

3 Games at $500

2 Games at $1,000

GUARANTEED

FEATURNG: Tip Jars, 50/50 and door prizes

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NEW AT THE LODGE! August, September and October

In the Dining Room and Bar

The 1st Thursday of the month

(August 4th, September 1st, October 6th)

will be

Steamed Shrimp Night….. One pound of steamed shrimp

and coleslaw with a glass of beer or soda

For $ 12.00 per person

MUST HAVE TICKET IN ADVANCE…

NO OTHER MENU THIS NIGHT !

The LAST Thursday of the month

(August 25th, September 29nd, October 27th)

STEAK NIGHT IS BACK!

New York Strip Steak, Bake Potato and House Salad

$10.00 person

MUST HAVE TICKET IN ADVANCE… NO OTHER MENU THIS NIGHT!

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“Bring a prospective

member with a

completed

membership

application and

check for the

initiation fee and the

member bringing the

guest and his/her

guest eat pizza free

compliments of the

PER Association.”

PER PIZZA NIGHTS!

Ladies of the Elks & Associates

Sept. 12th l Oct. 3

rd l Nov. 7

th l Dec. 5

th

Prices:

$6.00 per person (9 years and up)

$3.00 per child (4 years to 8 years)

Free for children under 4 years old.

Cheese and Pepperoni pizza all you can eat on the premises (NO TAKE

OUTS) between 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Price includes draft beer and gun

sodas. Everyone must have a ticket purchased at the door.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Bring a prospective member with a completed membership application

and a check for the $50 initiation fee and the member bringing the guest

and his/her guest shall eat pizza free compliments of the PER

Association. Reservations are welcomed by calling the Lodge office (301-

739-0844).

Pizza Nights are sponsored by the PER Association in support of the PER

Association's charitable works.

Chuck Koeneke, PER

A N T L E R S

Officers:

Nina Garrett, President

Vacant, Vice President

Nancy Newkirk, Secretary

Jack Newkirk, Treasurer

Vacant, Asst. Secretary

Bill Griemsmann, Asst. Treasurer

Vacant, Chaplin

Tammi Itnyre, Hospitality

It’s the middle of the

summer already and the

heat is unbearable and my

asthma is giving me fits. I

hope each and every one of

you are taking good care of

yourselves with this heat.

September is approaching

rapidly. We have our back

from the summer dinner on

September 12th. We would

like an idea of how many are

coming so please give

Nancy Newkirk a call to

make a reservation (301-739

-0144).

Our Money Bonanza is on

October 9th. We are selling

tickets now, the meal will be

Roast beef, scrod and

lasagna with the trimmings.

One ticket will get two

people in and you have a

chance to win up to $3,000.

Help your organization out

by volunteering to sell jars,

50/50 tickets or chances on

the number 1 ticket. We

really need your help!

Christmas Bazaar

applications have been sent

to past vendors so if you

know someone or have a

family member who makes

or sells crafts get them an

application from me. Call

and give me their address

and I will respond quickly.

Just a reminder that if you

signed up for making a

Raffle Basket for the bazaar

at our last meeting, thank

you. We need them starting

in November.

I hope you have an

enjoyable summer.

Nina Garrett, President

301-733-9509

Nina.garrett@myactv.net

P.O. Box 525

Smithsburg, MD 21783

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August 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

Bingo 6:30

Shrimp Feed

5 6

7 8 9

Bd Mtg 5:30

Lodge Mtg 7:30

10 11

Bingo 6:30

12 13

14 15 16 17

Birthday Dinner

18

Bingo 6:30

19

Prize Night

20

Crab Feed

Live Music in

Dining Room

21 22 23 24 25

Bingo 6:30

Steak Feed

26 27

28 29 30 31 Soup/Salad Bar Options

AYCE: $7.25 Add to Meal: $3.95

Desserts—You Pay

Coffee— Our Treat

Salmon Cakes

Roast Beef & Dressing

NY Strip/Popcorn Shrimp Combo

Stuffed Pork Chop

Shrimp & Scallop Combo

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Crab Imperial/Country Ham Combo

Shrimp Scampi

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September 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Bingo 6:30

Shrimp Feed

2 3

4 5 Labor Day

6 7 8 Bingo 6:30

9 Crab Feed

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11 12 LOTEA Dinner

PER Pizza Night

13 Bd Mtg 5:30

Lodge Mtg 7:30

14 Girls Night Out

15 Bingo 6:30

16 Prize Night

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18 Bingo Bonanza

19 20 21 Birthday Dinner

22 Bingo 6:30

23 24

25 26 27 Bd Mtg 5:30

Lodge Mtg 7:30

28 29 Bingo 6:30

Steak Feed

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Stuffed Haddock

Lasagna

Crab Cake/Shrimp Combo

12 oz. Delmonico

Stuffed Trout

Liver/Onions/Bacon/Gravy

Tilapia

Turkey & Dressing

Haddock/Crab Cake Combo

Meatloaf

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Ronald D Baker

Wayne J Barron

Dawn M Grimm

Glenn E Gross

John E Harrell

Wayne Paugh

William G Pitzer

John F Ecker

Roger L Smith

Gary J Stallings

Carol Brunner

Charles W Clopper

Lisa A Ernharth

Albert H Hamby

Eric D Horst

Douglas M Mills

Paul W Rohrback

Warren D Spigler

Donald M Stuller

Willis E Weikert

Jack B Grier

Daryl L Gunder

C Paige Mullendore

Domenick A Palmer

Laurence H Gerber

Ron S Humbel

Greg L Stottlemyer

Bryan A Tingle

Albert H Bingman

Michelle R Deppen

William J Howell

J Scott Shank

James V Burdett

Robert Chamberlin

Ricky W Reese

Gregory R Gentry

Robert L Lawrence

Charles L Mozingo

Rodney N Ridgley

John A Smith

William H Fridinger

James C Manuel

Nelson L Spessard

Benton H Witt

John W Barkow

Donald L Faith

Joel B Mundey

Douglas N Connelly

Miriam Dobson

Frank W Nield

Ronald A Wolak

Robert Brull

Francis R Figel

David L Kauffman

Robert R Walker

Nancy J Newkirk

Gregory E stahl

Stanley E Stouffer

Steven C Tracey

Troy L Bragunier

Garry Kline

William E Donaldson

Gary A Naugle

Francis C Carbaugh

Melanie K Devilbiss

James C Failor

Jack E Haines

David F Jones

Lee E Stine

Richard S Bushey

Warren H Cash

Ralph G Henderson

Charles E Keedy

Jack B Welch

R Joseph Mosteller

Mark S Weber

Larry B Gorman

Ralph D Brown

Dan Horst

D Blaine Weaver

Bernard Brusko

Robert B Donley

Jeffery W Nadeau

Donald Carpenter

Cynthia O Dodson

Patrick G Smith

Scott P Smith

Gerald A Cump

Robert F Dooley

W Jan Poole

Julie Ruzbacki

Charles

Wolfensberger

Patricia F Gross

Dallas W Hamilton

William W Humm

Barry A O’Neill

Mark S Brezler

Margaret Curry-

Kraus

Nina A Garrett

Willie R Miller

Timothy K Wiley

Donald W Ebersole

Ehab Shalaby

Elizabeth L Wishard

James L Jones

Larry R Messer

Heather R Mullen

Edward R Beachley

Terry R Hovermale

Robert H Meyers

Allen D Beard

John E Cook

Harry T Devine

Timothy P McCoy

Stanley H Bond II

Harold E Spickler

Grady M Grimm

Samuel R Keller

Frederick R Metcalf

Charles R Stewart

Richard A Strock

Mike Hess

Glenn P Marshall

James W Staley

William C Forbes

Llyod W Hanlin

John L New

Thomas D Singer

Ernest W Barnhart

Salvatore Dimercurio

Jerzy S Kornilow

Ralph B Martin

Christopher S Pixler

Dane E Brewer

James S Hebb

Barry I Warrenfeltz

Willard J Byram

David Lookabaugh

Donald R Palmer

Celestine W

Shannon

Donald R Toms

Edwin D Hillegas

Fred L Huntzberry

Tracy Smith Luther

Charles E Blake

Michael H Browning

David R Brumbelow

Stanley A Miller

Fred L Shinbur

Darwin W Ashburn

Kenneth W Bohrer

Donald Donaldson

Maurice Eigenbrode

James R Kerns

Ronald L McNamee

Waler L Shepherd

Dolores J Balliet

Michael L Davis

Robert A Leisinger

Bruce E Martin

Shirley L Crist

Omar M Dagenhart

Kevin L Poole

Eugene Armstrong

Peggy A Henderson

Roy W Queen

Robert Sensenbaugh

Dean F Hamburg

Paul L Romsburg

Ray E Foltz

Richard E Lohman

Raymond W Roof

Jarrod C Seiss

John G Burdette

Herbert B Callaham

Charles W High

John E Martin

James R Rienks

Gary L Face

Jacqueline Hatcher

Ralph E Manon

Bruce McLaughlin

Carl P Weaver

David T Yohman

Ronald L Comer

Mitchell B Gearhart

Larry A Powell

Bobby R Rhoe

Douglas W Rummel

Herbert A Sprecher

Richard A Strohl

Steven M Weaver

Ronald A Yeakle

Richard J Dobson

Markwin Gangestad

Bradley K Gee

Joseph A Lesko

Bernard P Lesky

Philip E Metz

Warren S Frusher

Robert B Gery

Stephen P Heagy

John T Hoover

Michael Huyert

Gene T Martin

Benny L Pierson

Ronald D Zello

Michael K Bitner

Betty Mumma

Gerald W Saum

Ralph Stottlemyer

Francis R Ford

Kristy A Humm

John M Peddicord

Edward W Brewer

Basil E Harne

Eldon L Hawbaker

Stoyan l Russell

James R Fleming

John E Showman

Ryan M Berger

Roland G Funk

Mark B Hartle

Carl A Johnson

Tod F Kline

Lillian M Ecton

Mark P Evans

George Hamilton

Edward W Putnam

Sidney S Seale

Gene F Bussard

W Preston Fouke

Samuel J Murray

Glenn M Snyder

Keith Wattenschaidt

Jamr F Binau

William K Johnson

Greg Puffenberger

Rose M Rich

William H Staley

August Birthdays

August 17th Chicken, Salisbury Steak

Potato, Vegetable Amish Macaroni Salad

Cupcake, Ice Cream

September 21st Chicken, Pork w/Sauerkraut

Potato, Vegetable Applesauce

Cupcake, Ice Cream

October 19th Chicken, Scrod

Potato, Vegetable Coleslaw

Cupcake, Ice Cream

September Birthdays

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Same Family Serving Same Community Since 1889

Robert B. Rankin, Manager

415 E. Wilson Boulevard Hagerstown, Maryland

Phone 301-739-6800 www.minnichfh.com

Scott M. Minnich Owner

KLINE TOURS Call to Book a trip (717-59-5997)

Or contact us at klinetourshsd@earthlink.net

COME JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING!

Thursday nights are a great night to VOLUNTEER or PLAY at the Hagerstown Elks! The Bingo games

fundraisers are a BIG help to do all the wonderful things our organization does. So we are currently looking

for help on Thursdays around 6:30. In addition you get a FREE $6 MEAL TICKET and $2.50 Beverage

Ticket to use. If your able to help please call Randy Sharps, Est. Lecturing Knight at 301-606-1223.

If working the floor is not for you..... bring friends and PLAY! Doors open at 5:30, Bingo Starts at 6:30

Regular games pay a $100, Final game $300! Special games with lots of fun!

Food and drinks available! See you Thursday!

Randy Sharps

Est. Lecturing Knight

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Hagerstown Lodge No. 378

B.P.O. Elks

11063 Robinwood Drive

Hagerstown, MD 21742-6794

Phone: 301-739-0844

Fax: 301-739-2451

Web Site: www.hagerstownelks378.com

Halloween Dance

Friday, October 28, 2016 8:00PM-11:00PM

Band: Jay and the Jingoes

Price: $5.00 per person for members and guests

Tickets go on sale on October 1, 2016 in the Lodge Office

Prizes for Best Costumes (Gift Certificates to the Social Quarters)

Table reservations suggested

NON-PROFIT

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

Hagerstown, MD

Permit #424

Change Service Requested