NOVEMBER 2020 • #158 ELK-O-GRAM • Volume 42, Issue 8

Members all,

November starts with losing an hour of daylight and the be-ginning of the holiday season. As most of you know, the ENF grant program was very im-portant to my dad. In 2014, he volunteered to write grants that would bring in funds to help homeless veterans, foster children, people with disabilities & local military groups in harms way. Our lodge has received $53,500 that has helped so many people. Fraternally yours, Adam Church, Exalted Ruler As a reminder, we are still in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis. During these times we are taking extra steps to maintain the health and safety of our employees and members. We are taking extra precau-tions in sanitizing the lodge. In addition, our employees are required

to wear masks while on duty, this includes bartenders, servers, and cooks. We would also like to remind you that social distancing is still in place in the Lodge and on the grounds. We are requesting that our members wear proper PPE if a safe distance cannot be main-

tained while at the lodge. While the lodge is open at half capacity, we want members to be aware that there are still risks despite the extra steps we are taking to ensure the lodge is clean and safe. If you are feeling ill or have been around someone that has tested

positive for Covid-19, please stay home. In addition to this, new guidelines will be enforced per the Governor, that masks will be required any time you come in contact with a server or bartender.

Phase 4 Guidelines: https://dceocovid19resources.com/restore-illinois/restore-illinois-phase-4/

UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS

Sun, Nov 1 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Pasta, 4-6 PM

Wed, Nov 4 Lodge Meeting, 7 PM (Masks Required)

Thur, Nov 5 Ladies Meeting, 6:30 PM (Masks Required)

Sun, Nov 8 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Mexican, 4-6 PM

Mon, Nov 9 House Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM

Tue, Nov 10 Board of Directors Meeting, 6 PM

Sun, Nov 15 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Appetizers/Desserts, 4-6 PM

Wed, Nov 18 Orientation/Initiation, 6 PM (Masks required)

Sun, Nov 22 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Thanksgiving, 4-6 PM

Sun, Nov 29 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Breakfast, 4-6 PM

RECURRING EVENTS EACH MONTH

Mondays Wing Night Special, 5—9 PM

Fridays $1000 Drawing—$20 Weekly Drawing

Sundays Membership BIG 10 & 50/50 Drawings @ 6 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed, Dec 2 Lodge Meeting, 7 PM

Sun, Dec 6 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Bacon Fest, 4-6 PM

Sun, Dec 13 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Comfort Food, 4-6 PM

Wed, Dec 16 Orientation/Initiation, 6 PM

MESSAGE FROM THE

EXALTED RULER

The Elk-o-Gram newsletter is a free monthly publication to members of the Springfield Elks Lodge #158, 409 East Lake Drive, Springfield, IL. 62712

Remember to check your email for updates throughout the month.

Dane Shaffer,

representing

Sangamon

County Veterans

Assistance Com-

mission, receiv-

ing $4,000 in gift

cards from ER

Adam Church,

that will go to-

wards purchas-

ing items needed

to help homeless veterans when they find a place to live.

Adam Church Exalted Ruler

PER OFFICERS

PER Terry Ooms - President

PER John N. Begue’ Jr. - Vice-President

PER Jeff Rodier - Secretary/Treasurer

ELKS LADIES #158

ELK OF THE YEAR

BOBBY EDWARDS

ELK OFFICER OF THE YEAR SANDRA S. BEGUÉ

ELK LADY OF THE YEAR

ERICA HASSELBRING-THOMPSON

ELK FAMILY OF THE YEAR BENSKO FAMILY

ELK CITIZEN OF THE YEAR ALICE BECK

ELK RECOGNITION AWARD WILLIAM BECK

MIKE DUNCAN

ELK-O-GRAM EDITOR

Bailey Koebler

Email: bpoe158news@yahoo.com

WEB SITES:

National Elks: www.elks.org

Elks Lodge 158: www.elks158.org

Facebook:

Springfield Elks Lodge #158

LODGE OFFICE Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

(217) 529-0158 HALL RENTALS

217-529-0158

WALNUT ROOM HOURS: MONDAY—FRIDAY: 11:00AM—CLOSE

SATURDAY: 4:00PM—CLOSE SUNDAY: 3:00 PM TO CLOSE

KITCHEN HOURS: Tuesday - Friday (except 1st Wed.)

11AM– 2PM, 5 PM - 8 PM Monday 11AM-2PM, 5 PM - 9 PM

Saturday & Sunday: Kitchen Closed (The bartender reserves the right to close

earlier if no customers are present.)

Ali Mikels Est. Leading Knight Jan Cimarossa Est. Lecturing Knight Malinda Church Treasurer Matt Willis Esquire

Sandra S. Begué Est. Loyal Knight

Stephanie Parnell, PER Secretary Erica Thompson Chaplain Mitch Connolly Tiler

HOUSE COMMITTEE

Bobby Edwards, Chairman Eric Judy, PER Maxine Johnson SandraBegué(Cont)

Malinda Church

TRUSTEES

Dave Cassens, Chairman of the Board Ray Bensko

Maxine Johnson

President

Carolyn Randall

Secretary

Diann Harbour

Vice President

Carolyn Chambers

Treasurer

BENEVOLENT AND

PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS

SPRINGFIELD LODGE #158

Jim Florent Inner Guard

On December 5th, the Lodge will be holding the Annual Memorial Service for absent mem-bers. Please keep the families in your thoughts and prayers. The following absent members will be remembered: DOB INIT DOD John Brownback 02/23/1940 01/19/1966 02/27/2020 Ralph S. Chambers 06/06/1936 05/15/1968 02/29/2020 Linden Kern 02/26/1926 01/18/1961 02/29/2020 George Standefer 03/19/1942 10/21/1998 03/09/2020 Keith A Sandvoss 08/13/1940 05/18/2011 04/27/2020 Ron Tucker 09/01/1943 01/20/1982 04/30/2020 Michael Bensko 08/30/1952 05/15/2019 05/02/2020 Randall Austiff 10/13/1936 01/21/1976 05/03/2020 John Livingstone 08/25/1963 06/04/1986 07/16/2020 Frederick S Frank 09/02/1927 11/21/1956 08/03/2020 John Peet 01/17/1954 03/16/2016 07/30/2020 Robert Church 03/30/1944 06/02/1965 08/18/2020 Robert Schaaf 10/25/1935 05/15/1968 08/22/2020 Joseph Rieger 04/19/1980 02/20/2019 10/03/2020 Regardless of the paths their lives may have taken, they are never forgotten, never forsak-en. The Lodge is still growing its membership. Please wELKome Becky Hays, Michelle Larson, Christopher Long, Alan Palazzolo and Mindy Weller. Note: If you have moved, please contact the Lodge or myself. It is very important to keep our records updated to ensure you are receiving important Elk #158 information. The Lodge phone number is 1-217-529-0158. My email address is steph.schwab2@gmail.com.

Century Club Winners for October 2020 October 7th - Clifford Buscher

October 14th - Phil Grussenmeyer October 21st - Ron Wiggins October 28th - Frank Sugent

September 30th - Patty Broers

Elks National Foundation (ENF) Helps Elks build stronger communi-ties through programs that support youth, we serve our veteran’s and to meet the needs in our area. Your donations help fund these programs. Fraternally yours, ENF Chairman 2020

SECRETARY’S CORNER

by Stephanie Schwab-Parnell, PER

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

If you know of an Elk member in the hospital or suffering from an illness, please contact the Lodge Office at 529-0158. Your information will enable us to contact members needing comfort and assistance.

CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK!

Visit our Facebook page to check out the latest happenings at the Elks #158! Spring-field Elks Lodge #158 or Elks Lodge 158 Public Page

LODGE OF SORROW

“The faults of our members we write upon the sand,

their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory.”

PER ASSOCIATION. The next meeting of the PER Association will take place on Monday, November 16, beginning with a cocktail hour in the Walnut Room at 6:00 pm. Dinner will follow around 6:30 pm with the meeting beginning around 7:00 pm. Among the topics for discus-sion will include plans for the PER Christmas Party and fund raising ide-as for the Lodge. Any PER wishing to attend should contact Secretary Jeff Rodier to RSVP.

You Have the Power to Donate Life. Register as an Organ,

Eye and Tissue Donor Today: http://donatelife.net/

Lodge of Sorrow: DOB INIT DOD Robert E Schaaf 10/25/1935 05/15/1968 08/22/2020 Joseph Rieger 04/19/1980 02/20/2019 10/03/2020

ELKS LADIES #158

By Maxine Johnson, President

Our next meeting is Nov 5th. Come and have a drink on the Ladies.

I am sure you have received your letter from Carolyn Chambers for the Bakeless Bake Sale. This money will not go into our Treasury but will be donated to the Lodge to help finance the Eddy Fisher Christmas Bas-kets. We all know with COVID-19 there will be more need to help oth-ers this year. Thank you to Carol and Martin Fisher for your letter and donation. Make check payable to: Elks Ladies #158, and give by Dec. 1. Mail to Carolyn Chambers, 3306 Telford Drive, Springfield, IL 62711. There is an envelope in the Walnut Room for donations as well.

Diann Harbour will have the Mercy Tree set up in the Walnut Room on November 3rd. Please take an ornament that has the name, age and several ideas for gifts of a child or mom. Put your wrapped gifts in plas-tic or in a gift bag, tie the ornament around the bag and return to the Lodge by December 15th. Please sign the posted sheet with your name opposite of the name you took.

The Four Dementia Quartet will be our entertainment for our Decem-ber 3rd meeting. They will perform at 7:00 p.m. following a short meet-ing at 6:30 p.m. After the performance we will enjoy appetizers and sweets. Please bring your favorite appetizer or sweet for the food table.

At our January 7th meeting we will have a Pound Auction. Bring your beautifully decorated wrapped gift weighing a pound to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Items we have had in the past were candy, wine, nails, crackers, hand lotion and a head of cabbage. It is always a fun night with Bill Beck auctioneering. Have a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving.

Children’s Care Corporation Clinic Schedule for November 2020

Joliet Clinic November 3rd at Hinsdale Orthopedics: 4:00 to 5:30 PM Pontiac Clinic November 6th at Cortese Foot & Ankle Clinic: 1:00 to 2:00 PM Galesburg Clinic November 10th at Galesburg Hospital OFS Clinic: 8:00 to 9:30 AM Mt. Vernon Clinic November 12th at Neuromuscular Orthopedic Institute: 3:00 to 5:00 PM Elgin Clinic November 16th at Sherman Hospital: 2:00 to 5:00 PM Rock Island Clinic November 17th at ORA Orthopedics: 2:30 to 4:30 PM Flora Clinic November 18th at Clay County Flora Medical Clinic 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM South District @ DuQuoin November 20th at Marshall Browning Hospital: 2:00 to 4:00 PM

2019-2020 ANNUAL AWARDS presented by PER John N.

Begue’, Jr.

I want to thank all the members of the lodge who stepped up and

continue to step up and help the lodge and our community with

whatever is needed. The announcement and presentation of these

awards should have been done in late March 2020 coinciding with

the ER Roast, however due to COVID we were unable to hold the Roast, and

our presentation was delayed inevitably. Since we started holding our

monthly meetings again, I thought it best to make the announcement of my

selections at the October 2020 Membership Meeting. I was able to present

some of those awards to the members who attended that meeting, but I have

a few left to present. Recipients will see their names on page 2 of the EOG,

and I am proud of all of you and thank you for all you do...well-deserved! I

have selected the following members to receive these awards for their ef-

forts: Elk of the Year is Bobby Edwards, Elk Officer of the Year is Sandra S.

Begue’ , Elk Lady of the Year is Erica Thompson, Elk Family of the Year is

the Bensko Family (Mike and Ray), Citizen of the Year is Alice Beck for her

continued efforts for our Military Personnel through Springfield Cares Sol-

diers’ Mailing; and finally, the Grand Exalted Ruler Recognition Awards go

to Bill Beck for his work on the Memorial Brick Project and Mike Duncan

for his work in installing, maintaining, & trouble-shooting our WiFi sys-

tems—”Mr. IT”. Elks Care—Elks Share!

SPRINGFIELD CARES SOLDIER MAILING

Alice Beck, representing Springfield Cares

Soldier Mailing, receiving $1,500 in gift

cards from ER Adam Church, that will go

towards purchasing much needed items

that will be sent to local soldiers in harms

way.

If you would like to help with the Spring-

field Cares Soldier Mailing, please contact Alice Beck at al-

icef819@aol.com

Members all, if you have not yet purchased a brick with your name or

a memorial brick for a past Elk, now would be a great time to do so.

The “patio” space in front of the flagpole wall and our statues is com-

plete. Later this fall the board will consider extending a brick wall

from the portico to the patio. This dedication patio is in place to rec-

ognize and honor you all, please consider participating with the pur-

chase of a brick Contact Bill Beck at 217-836-7003 or spring-

fieldelkslodge158@gmail.com for any questions regarding the brick

memorial/dedication.

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MONTH. / Email content to: bpoe158news@yahoo.com

If you know of any member who is not receiving the ELK-O-GRAM, please have them contact the lodge office: at 529-0158 or email:

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Springfield Elks Lodge #158 Memorial/Dedication Brick Order Form

Paving the Way

Personalized memorial/dedication bricks are a great way to create a lasting legacy for your Elk and their Spouse in good standing. Each sponsored brick will be a permanent part of the outdoor memorial at the entrance to our lodge.

Engraving Information:

• Bricks are 4” by 8” in size

• Cost per Brick is $100.00

• 16 characters per line (this includes spaces and punctuation)

• Text will be automatically centered

• We cannot accept logos or non-text symbols

• Commercial sponsorship and/or displays are not allowed

• Please print clearly

• Please make certain all information is spelled correctly

One Brick per Order Form

1st Line (16 Characters) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

2nd Line (16 Characters) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3rd Line (16 Characters) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Your Information

Name ________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________

City __________________________________ State___________

Phone ________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________

Forms with payment need to be returned to the Lodge office @ 409 E. Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712. Make checks pay-able to the “Elks 158 PER Association/Brick Fund.”

EDDY FISHER MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS

BASKETS

Please help your Elks Lodge support our community this Christmas

by making a much needed voluntary contribution to fund our annual

Christmas Basket program. Due to COVID-19 our lodge is facing

many fraternal challenges, but those challenges will not stop us from

supporting those truly in need in our community. All of the funds

raised here will be utilized to provide food for our neighbors most in

need this holiday season.

Consider supporting the good work Springfield Elks Lodge 158 does

by donating or sharing with others who'd like to help.

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FOOTBALL SUNDAY COOK-OFF!

Starting this Sunday and continuing throughout the sea-

son, we will be having our own little cook-off challenge.

We are encouraging everyone to participate. Each Sun-

day there will be a theme. All members are invited to

cook something up in that theme, or just cook whatever.

You bring in enough to share. People will pay $5 to taste

everyone's different foods. Each person will have a con-

tainer for donations by their food. The person who raises

the most donations is the winner for the day--bragging

rights. We will keep track of the donations each person

brings in. The person who brings in the most donations

for the month will win a free pool membership. We will

give away memberships for October, November, Decem-

ber, and January. The Grand Prize for the person who

brings in the most donations overall will win their Elks

Dues paid for one year and a pool membership.

November 1—Pasta

November 8—Mexican

November 15—Appetizers/Desserts

November 22—Thanksgiving

November 29—Breakfast

December 6—Bacon Fest (Recipe must have bacon)

December 13—Comfort Food (Chicken/Beef & Noodles)

December 20—Red/Green Christmas Colored Food

December 27—Member’s Choice

ANOTHER $1000 DRAWING

We had such an overwhelm-ing response to the first and second drawings, with many people trying to get tickets after we sold out, we have decided to do a third draw-ing. The rules are the same. Each ticket will be $20. The

drawing will be held after the 100th ticket has been sold. You do not need to be present to win, and the winner does not have to be a member. There will be a drawing every Friday night until the last ticket is sold. For that drawing, the winner must be present to win, and the ticket drawn will win $20 or an additional ticket put in the drawing. You can come into the Lodge to purchase your tickets or contact Glenda Cassens through Face-book or phone at 217-971-8598. This is an easy fund-raiser, and no one has to volunteer to work!!! Let's try to make this one as successful.

Elks Ladies Christmas Party

When: Thursday, December 3rd Time: 6:00 p.m. Cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres Entertainment: 7:00 p.m. by “4th De-mentia” quartet The event is open to Elks Ladies, Elks Members, and their guests. For more information, contact Maxine Johnson at 217-503-3550 or Diann Harbour at 217-494-6136 Come, enjoy the festivities, and support the Ladies or-ganization who continually supports the needs of our Lodge.

At the August 6th Elks Ladies Meeting,

Brenda Ooms presented checks totaling

$700 to Bill Block for the Children's Care

Corporation. Donations were collected as

a result of the Ladies desire to purchase

a memorial brick in the name of Judy Mattson at a cost of $100.

Brenda Ooms took on the task of collecting money and came back

with an additional $350. The Ladies added $150 to the amount

which then boosted the total $500. The Ladies then voted to donate

an additional amount of $200 in honor of the Deceased Elks Ladies.

This generous effort raised a total of $700 from lodge and ladies'

members. Thanks to everyone who helped us raise the needed

funds to purchase bricks and the extra money to donate to our state

charity - CCC.

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NOVEMBER 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wing Night 5-9PM

$1000 Drawing

$1000 Drawing

.

Kitchen Closed

Walnut Room Pizzas Availa-

ble

6 PM 50/50 & Membership BIG 10 Drawing

Wing Night Special

5-9PM

Wing Night 5-9PM

LODGE MEETING @ 7

PM

Masks Required

$1000 Drawing Kitchen Closed

Wing Night Special

5-9 pm

ORIENTATION/

INITIATION MEETING

@ 6 PM

Masks Required

Kitchen Closed

Walnut Room Pizzas

Available

$1000 Drawing

Wing Night Special

5-9PM

LADIES MEETING @

6:30 PM

Masks Required

Walnut Room opens @ 3PM

(Kitchen Closed)

SUNDAY COOK-OFF—

MEXICAN, 4-6PM

LADIES CHRISTMAS

PARTY@ 6 PM

Masks Required

$1000 Drawing

6:00 PM - Springfield Cares

Soldier Mailing @ TRN

Club

Kitchen Closed

Walnut Room Pizzas

Available

HOUSE COMMITTEE

MEETING @ 6:30 PM

(TENTATIVE)

Walnut Room opens @

3PM (Kitchen Closed)

SUNDAY COOK-OFF—

PASTA, 4-6PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING @ 6

PM

Kitchen Closed

Walnut Room Pizzas Availa-

ble

Walnut Room opens @

3PM(Kitchen Closed)

SUNDAY COOK-OFF—

BREAKFAST, 4-6PM

Walnut Room opens @ 3PM

(Kitchen Closed)

SUNDAY COOK-OFF—T-

GIVING, 4-6PM

Walnut Room opens @

3PM (Kitchen Closed)

SUNDAY COOK-OFF—

APPS/DESSERT, 4-6PM

6 PM 50/50 & Membership BIG 10 Drawing

6 PM 50/50 & Membership BIG 10 Drawing

6 PM 50/50 & Membership BIG 10 Drawing

6 PM 50/50 & Membership BIG 10 Drawing

Walnut Room Pizzas

Available

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UPCOMING NOVEMBER 2020 EVENTS EOG Contributors

Alice & Bill Beck

John & Sandy Begué

Bill Block

Adam Church

Dave & Glenda Cassens

Bobby Edwards

Diane Holler

Maxine Johnson

(continued)

Joy List

Ali Mikels

Terry Ooms

Bobby Orr

Stephanie Schwab-Parnell

Jeff Rodier

LODGE OFFICE: Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.- (217) 529-0158

HALL RENTALS: 217-529-0158

WALNUT ROOM HOURS: WALNUT ROOM HOURS:

MONDAY—FRIDAY: 11:00AM—CLOSE SATURDAY: 4:00PM—CLOSE SUNDAY: 3:00 PM TO CLOSE

KITCHEN HOURS: Tuesday - Friday (except 1st Wed.) 11 AM-2PM, 5 PM - 8 PM

Monday 11 AM-2PM, 5 PM - 9 PM Saturday & Sunday: Kitchen Closed

(The bartender reserves the right to close Earlier if no customers are present.)

ELK-O-GRAM EDITOR

Bailey Koebler

Email: bpoe158news@yahoo.com

WEB SITES:

National Elks: www.elks.org

Elks Lodge 158: www.elks158.org

Facebook: Springfield Elks Lodge #158

Sun, Nov 1 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Pasta, 4-6 PM

Wed, Nov 4 Lodge Meeting, 7 PM (Masks Required)

Thur, Nov 5 Ladies Meeting, 6:30 PM (Masks Required)

Sun, Nov 8 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Mexican, 4-6 PM

Mon, Nov 9 House Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM

Tue, Nov 10 Board of Directors Meeting, 6 PM

Sun, Nov 15 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Appetizers/Desserts, 4-6 PM

Wed, Nov 18 Orientation/Initiation, 6 PM (Masks required)

Sun, Nov 22 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Thanksgiving, 4-6 PM

Sun, Nov 29 Sunday Football Cook-Off—Breakfast, 4-6 PM

RECURRING EVENTS EACH MONTH

Mondays Wing Night Special, 5—9 PM

Fridays $1000 Drawing—$20 Weekly Drawing

Sundays Membership BIG 10 & 50/50 Drawings @ 6 PM