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ASPEN ELKS LODGE #224

OFFICERSStacey Stuart

Exalted Ruler

Jay Parker Leading Knight

Mark MurPhy Loyal Knight

Sean clark Lecturing Knight

Diane SPicer Esquire

John Baker Tiler

Juleah MarkatoS Inner Guard

DeB Stein Chaplain

Mike haMan, Per Trustee

kevin hagerty, Per Trustee

rick heaD, Per Trustee

toM Moore Trustee

Peter kent Mcclain, Per Trustee

Beth hagerty Secretary

grant t. aMunDSon, Per Treasurer

Scott Martin Presiding Justice

BoB cook Elk of the Year

NEwSlEttER StaFFEditor:

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Photographers: arlene “FlaSh” nelSon

kelly Beal

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VoL XX, IssuE 16

DECEMBEr 2018/January 2019

www.aspenelks.com

The Veterans Day rededication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was a moving and touching event. From the laying of the wreath by World War II Veteran, Virgin Simon, to the Candle Lighting by Nancy Bosshard, all present felt the depth and meaning of the contributions of all individuals that have given so much to preserve the freedom that we are blessed with today.

Janine Barth was on hand to honor the Vietnam Veterans of the valley and presented them with a 50th Anniversary of the Viet-nam War pin and certificate. Janine contin-ues to serve our country by helping Veterans find resources and support throughout the valley and beyond.

Thank you to all who have served, who are currently active and those that will continue the legacy of protecting our country. We honor and thank you and your families for your dedication.

Please remember, when their service is over, ours begins.

veterans day 2018

veterans committee reportour veterans day was a huge success led by Donna Rowlands and our Exalted Ruler Stacey Stuart. Kelly Beal and her excellent staff served over 120 people.

Plans are well under way for the upcoming Winter Sports Clinic 2019.

Bob Cook and Shirley Tipton have been selected as Chair and Co-Chair for the Winter Sports Clinic.

Some wonderful — Continued on pg 3

Photos continued on page 3.

2 The aspen Leaf DECEMBEr 2018 /January 2019

Published bi-monthly by Aspen Elks Lodge #224

510 E. Hyman Ave. - Suite 300Aspen, CO 81611

Lodge: (970) 925-9071

Lodge Secretary Beth Hagerty: [email protected], 925-9074

Lodge Manager Kelly Beal:[email protected]

editors: [email protected]

LOdgE MEEtingS: dinner 6:20, Meeting 7:30

LOdgE HOurS: 3:00-10:00 p.m. Monday - thursday

3:00-11:00 p.m. Friday 3:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday

Stacey Stuart, Exalted Ruler

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a message from your exalted ruler by Stacey Stuart

i was fortunate to attend the Quarterly Meeting in Grand Junction. It is always such a pleasant and educational experience.

Our Lodge hosted The Mountain District hospitality room. As always our team goes over and above to host the best food out of all of the rooms. A big Thanks to George and Crew for making it a success again. There was great attendance from our Lodge and the consensus was that all of the sessions attended were well presented and very informative.

As the holidays are upon us, I just want to remind everyone that we will only have one meeting in December on the 12th. There will be no meeting on December 26th. We will have both of our scheduled meetings in January on the 9th and the 23rd.

I am looking forward to the tree decorating party and the New Year’s Eve celebration, two of my favorite events at the Lodge. Please see the sign up sheets in the Lodge.

I hope that in this new year we as a Lodge can embrace positivity, wellness, cohesion, and the feeling of good will to members and guests alike. I am always available to discuss Lodge issues and look forward to your input and feedback.

Wishing all a happy and healthy new year!

Submission Deadline

For the Aspen Leaf: January 1

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Our beloved Elk brethren

Please keep these fallen Brothers and their families in your

thoughts and prayers.

Gone but never forgotten, they live on in our memories

and hearts.

doris n. Peterson 8/11/18

John E. Thorpe 7/31/18

Bill Tuite 9/26/18

Thomas F. Schultze 10/17/18

Please join us in honoring these blessed brothers of our lodge.

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Stanford, John J 11/13/17Laursoo, Antti Lash 11/30/17Baker, Richard A 01/26/18Freeman Jr, Owen O 01/31/18Krumm, Donald P 02/16/18Devine, Syd 02/17/18Daniel, Edward 03/17/18Beattie, Bob 04/01/18Vagneur, Wayne 05/21/18Bleiler, Douglas W 06/02/18Dirkes, Richard S 06/10/18Thorpe, John E 07/31/18Peterson, Doris N 08/11/18Bigalow, Kent 08/19/18Hatfield Jr, John (Jack) 08/24/18Tuite, Bill 09/26/18Schultze, Thomas F 10/17/18

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veterans day 2018

Veterans Committee Report — improvements have taken place at the fishing venue.

There is a new paved bus unloading pad allowing multiple buses to unload passengers simultaneously. A new walkway out to the pond will give wheelchairs better, safer access to the fishing hole. Ground on both sides of the new walkway was leveled and sod installed, thanks to Jay Parker hauling multiple loads of topsoil. To store fishing tackle and related equipment, Alec, Mindy and the Parker clan have begun building a Bait Shop adjacent to the walkway.

Our thanks go out to Casey Concrete for donating the concrete. Thanks also to David Brown and crew for the excellent pouring and finishing of all things concrete. To the entire Parker family for helping to make the fishing and archery venues at the, “Ranch”, a special place for Veterans to enjoy fishing, food and fellowship.

A thank you also goes out to Tom Skutely, president of the Roaring Fork Valley Fly fishing Club, and some of the members for their volunte er efforts last year. Ten to twelve volunteers came out each day with rods and fly set-ups and taught the Veterans to fly fish. Tom and his group have generously volunteered to help again this year.

Veterans begin arriving Friday, March 29th, continuing through Saturday, March 30th. Sporting events begin on Monday, April 1st, through Thursday, April 4th. Competition and closing day is Friday, April 5th and all depart Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Our Annual Toy Drive for the Shining Stars Foundation is now underway. Please drop off unwrapped gifts for chil-dren and leave them in the Toy Cottage located in the entryway. You may donate toys, art supplies or craft projects, puzzles, dolls. All donations are appreciated.

Arlene The Elf would be happy to assist you!

shining stars toy drive

November Initiates – Please help them to feel welcome at the Lodge by introducing yourself. Susan Brockman, Marcia Poutous, Douglas Clayton, Roya Beklik and Audrey Ellis

DinnerDinner Rolls, Baked Potato Soup, Surf-N-Turf

Medallion Tenderloin & Lobster Tail, Mixed Vegetables

Dessert Cheesecake

VegeTaRiaN oPTioN iS aVaiLaBLe We appreciate any allergy concerns prior to preparation for the dinner.

Gary Quist all star Band 8:30pm - Midnight

Make a reservation and prepay $60 per person (includes appetizer, main course, bottle of champagne per table, band, tip & tax) at the bar for New Year’s dinner and

we’ll make sure your holiday is festively fun. dinner is served from 7pm-9pm. Whether you come at

7pm or 8pm your table will be reserved for the night. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Prepay deadline: thursday, december 20th

NeW YeaR’S eVe Dinner & Celebration


halloween at the lodge

Party will start at 5pm. Join us for food, fun

& music. Happy Hour as usual.

12/21/18Our lodge’s anniversary

party & Skip’s 90th

Birthday celebration


annual turkey roll

… the B.P.O.E. began a radio blitz aimed at safety on America’s highways. The program reduced fatalities by 27% during a thirteen week period.

fun facton november 1, 1937...

… the first Sunday of December was named as our Great Elks Memorial Day.

fun facton december 1, 1889...

...the call up of the Lodge was reduced from four raps to three. Three raps was previously used as a signal to remove the blindfold during initiation, a practice that was permanently removed in 1952.

fun factin 1963...


1 Engler, E James 1 Mielke, Sylvia 1 Oxenberg, Robert 2 Lacy, Lauren 2 Pisani, Mark 3 Conner, Michael Terry3 Mason, Curt 3 Oates, Cody 4 Blizzard, Vivian 4 Clemons, Mike 4 Denton, Claude 4 La Barbera, Nick 4 Mars, Dale F 5 Haynie, Eric A 5 Smalls, Raymond 6 Chi, Christopher G 6 Clark, Hal 6 McGovern, Teraissa 6 Thomas, Toney 7 Miller, Brent 8 Clapper, Anne Austin 8 Dillingham, Dale 8 Young, Dean 9 Faas, Michael 9 Smith, Lee T 10 Bruce, Robert 10 Herndon, Michael

10 Kaler, George Randall 10 Wade, Robert 11 Kindell, Terry V 11 Rowlands, Donna Kay 12 Gorton, Joel 12 Psaledakis, Steve 12 Robinson Jr, George O12 Rudd, Wayne 12 Werning, John 13 Crawford, Marjorie 14 Traudt, Robert P 15 Graber, Jesse 15 Hewitt, Justin 16 Pratt, James G 16 Smith, James D 17 Anderson, George 18 Kittle, Wyland L 18 Krumweide, David 19 Taylor, Don 20 Brunswold, Kirk W 21 Mc Cabe, Thomas J 21 Miely, Patricia A 21 St George, Dianne 22 Hatanaka, Keith 22 Morrow, Chris 22 Rubel, Thomas A 22 Siegel, Barry 23 Ela, Charles S 24 Hagerty, Elizabeth Baysinger 24 Hasselbring, Bruce

24 McCartney, Charles 24 Miely, Holly 24 Nicholson, Hod 24 Wieben, Walter 25 Stuart, Stacey 26 Adam, Karl 26 Owen, Randy 26 Ryerson, Loren H 27 Fautsko, Timothy F 27 Miller, Michael J 27 Nerbonne, Art 27 Pearson, Bruce C 27 Peshek, Chris 27 Ridings, Chris 27 Roberts, George W 27 Vagneur, Calvin 28 Houchin, Jeffrey Grover28 Swearingen, William F29 Czechowicz, Joseph J29 Dorais, Scott 29 Martin, Michael C 29 Smith, Lindsay 30 Augur, Harrison H 30 Dowley, Carmen 30 O’Callaghan, Daniel 31 Dover, R Bryson 31 Latousek, Michael 31 Nickerson, Michael G

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Annual Elks Memorial 9am

Taco Tuesday 5-8pm

Burger Night 5-8pm; Happy Hour 5-6:30pm

Taco Tuesday 5-8pm

Membership Dinner 6:20, Meeting 7:30

Prime Rib Night, 6-8pm

Tree Decorating; Burger Night 5-8pm; Happy Hour 5-6:30pm

Taco Tuesday 5-8pm


Lodge Anniversary Party, 5pm

Senior Luncheon with Santa, Noon

Christmas Eve, Broncos, 6:15

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Christmas Day, Lodge Closed

Member Meeting CANCELLED



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The Shining Stars Toy Drive will be in the Lodge until December 21st.

Sunday, December 2nd Annual Elks Memorial, 9am Broncos @ Bengals 11am

Sunday, December 9th Broncos @ San Francisco 2:05pm

Thursday, December 13th Prime Rib Night is Back! Orders may be made at the kitchen window from 6-8pm. Please bus your own tables.

Friday, December 14th is the annual Tree Decorating Party. Please volunteer to decorate the Lodge, sign up sheets in the lobby.

Saturday, December 15th Cleveland @ Broncos 6:20pm.

Friday, December 21st Our Lodge’s Anniversary Party and Skip’s 90th Birthday Celebration! Party will start at 5pm. Join us for food, fun and music. Happy Hour as usual.

Saturday, December 22nd Senior Luncheon with Santa at Noon. Please sign up to volunteer in the lobby.

Monday, December 24th Christmas Eve and the Broncos play at 6:15pm. Lodge may close early based on attendance.

Tuesday, December 25th Christmas Day. The Lodge will be CLOSED

Wednesday, December 26th Regular Lodge Meeting is cancelled.

Sunday, December 30th Chargers @ Broncos 2:25pm.

Monday, December 31st New Year’s Eve. See details in information box. Sign up required for dinner.

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Taco Tuesday 5-8pm




Winterskol Senior Brunch, Noon

Taco Tuesday 5-8pm



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Taco Tuesday 5-8pm


1 Cantrell, Wesley 1 Gadbaw, David R1 Huebinger Jr, John1 Perez, Richard A 1 Radakovich, George R2 Baxter-Nichols, Nancy2 Donahue, Beth2 Jewett, Tim3 Luckemeyer, Christa3 Rasmussen, Paul 3 Strong, John E4 Cote, Bo4 Huley, Marc J4 Jobe, William D4 Tipton, Shirley5 Saunders, Steve 6 Krumme, William M7 Weaver, James R8 Ferguson, Thomas8 Meyer, Mary Anne8 Reese, John W10 Viola, Alison L11 Boynton, Roland

11 Kindell, Hank11 Twohig, Paul13 LaCouter, Gary13 Mathias, Dwight D13 Nehasil, Doug14 Badon, Bridget14 Lamar, Stephen15 Moore, Thomas A15 Parada, Juan16 Gaylord, Charles Ritter16 Rupert, Thomas L17 Bartlett, Katy17 True, Vicki19 Babbie, Sheila19 Lund, Bill20 Ferrari, Nikkianne K21 Salan, Jim22 Markatos, George A22 Woertz, William 23 Ellis, James23 Foerster, James23 Pulliam, Christian23 Tobin, Maurice B24 Bayko, Lynn Marie24 Hunt, Janet24 Stone iV, Franz T

25 Blanke, Wayne B25 Jandegian, Jeff25 Meier, Bill26 Carter, Russell 26 Fyrwald, Ernie 26 Gile, Rob26 Shechter, Stanley27 Dietl, Bruno27 Farrell, Emily W27 Guy, Peter N27 Leach, William H27 Parada, Catalina 28 Boyd III, John L28 Wang, Lou29 Boineau, Bill29 O’Neill, Gary30 Davis, Thomas E 30 Potter, Michael J 30 Tribolet, Brian J31 Patterson, Charles Chip31 Williams, Dexter

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year’s Day Lodge CLOSED

Wednesday, January 9th Member Dinner 6:20pm. Regular Meeting 7:30pm.

Saturday, January 12th Winterskol Senior Brunch at Noon

Wednesday, January 23rd Member Dinner 6:20pm. Regular Meeting 7:30pm

dear Members-Please be respectful of our Lodge hours and Last Call notice, from our bartenders, at the end of every evening.

-Kelly Beal, Lodge Manager

lodge hoursMonday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday | 3-10pmFriday | 3-11pm

Aspen Elks Mid-America Soccer Shoot Champ, seven year old, Will Harrington. Will represented Colorado and competed against Kansas, Wyoming, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas! Way to go Will!


meaningful acts of Appreciation to Celebrate the Holidays of 2018-2019

As the Lodge Manager, I would like to recognize and appreciate the enormous contributions the individuals have given in their roles on the Board of Directors, Officers, Trustees, our Secretary, Committee Chairs, Newsletter Editor, Website coordinator and the volunteers by the members.

It is through these folks that we have successfully engaged in our efforts to provide value and quality to our community. It takes a village!

The Board of Directors executes the mission and vision of the Elks Lodge and smoothly runs the organization. I would like to personally say THANK YOU!

I would also like to extend my

appreciation for the excellent job of all the employees of the Lodge. Thanks to your leadership and dedication combined, we have a solid team. It is pleasure to work with every one of you.

as a friendly reminder… It is your Lodge!

Your Lodge…Most of you don’t realize that even the newest member has the same say in this Lodge as the oldest member. We run this Lodge as a voting democracy. If you want to change something, the Lodge meetings and Board meetings are the place to do it. NOT AT THE BAR, HEARSAY CAN DESTROY A LODGE’S MORALE. If you can’t bring it to a meeting or don’t want to be noticed then bring it to an officer, but be ready to back it up, stand

up for your Lodge and make it YOUR home away from home! The Lodge is a place for enjoyment and every member is responsible to keep the atmosphere light and welcoming.

Tipping EtiquetteTaking care of your bartenders and

kitchen staff is good karma…it is the fact of life. Tipping is a way of showing your appreciation for your bartender/kitchen staff. As I have stated before we have a great crew of employees. Bartenders make a majority of their income through tips and without tips it will be hard to retain our crew. It is important to remember our affordable pricing for food and beverages is a member benefit. Please be mindful of this when you are visiting our Lodge! Thank you!!!

From the lodge manager by Kelly Beal

HaPPy HOLIDayS TO yOu aLL!

The Drug Awareness Committee hosted their first event at the lodge on October 20th. It was a remarkable success with a panel of experts for the adults and activities for the kids. We had about 70 people attend. The panel of experts for the parents was a particular success. The panelist was varied, such as: Tom Kurt a medical toxicologist, Joe DiSalvo and Chip Seamans with law enforcement, Risa Turetsky with Pitkin County Health and Human Services spoke on vaping, Janelle Bauer with Youth Recovery Cen-ter at Valley View Hospital works with

kids in medical need, Nate with Youth Zone works with kids in the legal system, Angela and Brandon Marion with Drug Free World, and Native Roots. I learned so much about vaping and edibles. It was a very interesting experience.

We had marijuana and alcohol goggles that simulated the effects of varying levels of intoxication and using pot. I think the kids had a wonderful time, especially when they turned the tables on the police officers and the officers use the goggles!

We presented three awards at the meet-ing for the poster and essay contests. The

winners were: Genevieve Kertz 1st place, Poster Contest in 5th grade, Jude Hansen – 1st place, Essay Contest in 8th grade, and Lillian Huggard – 2nd place, Poster Contest in 8th grade. They all did an excellent job and we look forward to next year’s contests.

I would like to thank all of the volun-teers for their time and effort. Because of them the event was a success and we were able to support the youth and parents in our community. You are the best!

drug awareness committee by Linda Chi

Boucher, Kenneth MBruce, RobertBulicz, KeithClabaugh, NickCrowley, ElaineDenton, Claude

Eubank, DaleGarrow, JessicaGeiser, Michael IGerardi, Paul GHaas, John LHamill, Robert “Robin”

Heide, Alan FHoffner, William EJorgensen, James Loschiavo, JoeMcDonald, Rollo DMcNeilly, Alan

Morin, Jason Mullins, PatrickPresutti, TimRawers, Scott Richards Jr, E Alden Rickards, Tom

Schembri, Maryellen Seubert, Walter Shechter, Stanley Skoric, ivan Van Ness, John PVernier, Joe

Delinquent membersThank you to all those who have paid their dues in a timely fashion. If you, or someone you know, is on the delinquent list and

has recently changed their contact information or no longer wishes to be a member of the Aspen Elks Lodge, please contact the Lodge Secretary, Beth Hagerty ([email protected]) to update or change your status. Thank you for you assistance.

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