Wow! It’s April already.Time for the new Elks year tostart at our Lodge. First Iwould like to thank Gary andhis officers for all their hardwork, determination andleadership during the pastyear. They did a great job. I would also like to thankthe co-chairs of our HouseCommittee, Lisa and JackTravis for all their creative

and innovative ideas. This dynamic duo isstepping down from the committee due to workcommitments. Thank you for a job well done!They will be missed. However, the good news isthat our new House Committee Chair is KellyBarber. You’ve already seen her at the Lodgehard at work. With her experience and knowledge,and “can do” attitude, she is definitely up to thechallenge of this position and I look forward toworking with her and her committee this year.

I would like to take a moment and introduce youto your Officers for 2017-2018Leading Knight Jack TravisLoyal Knight Tom ClougherLecturing Knight Robin HaaseEsquire OpenChaplain Mary Jane NeenanInner Guard Pat GuditusTiler Lynne BrownSecretary Becky HollingerTreasurer Karen PalmerTrustee (1 year) Michael Gilsenan

THE BEACONBenevolent and Protective Order of Elks

A Fraternal OrganizationCAPE HENLOPEN LODGE NO. 2540

The Beacon April 2017

EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE

“Elks - Enthusiasm and Effort Leads to Excellence”

Trustee (2 year) Richard JozwiakTrustee (3 year) Sam LesherTrustee (4 year) OpenTrustee (5 year) Paul Holton PER

Together, we make up Team ‘17

I mentioned our House Committee Chair is KellyBarber. The other members of the HouseCommittee for 2017 are: Greg Boyd, KarenBoyd, Barb Dutch, Robin Haase, Rodney Hance,Paul Holton, Pete Marino, Phyllis Patterson,Muriel Pfeiffer, and Sue Ruiz.

You will be hearing a lot about Team ’17 inthe coming months but I would be remiss if I didn’tmention the other committees that help run thisgreat Lodge of ours.

These Committees areCommittee ChairAudit Dave BrewerPublic Relations Mary Jane NeenanDrug Awareness Chick BestwickAmericanism Barb GilsenanENF Gale BrandMembership Joanne FryGrants Patricia NullVeterans Tom VolatileBingo Bob DixonAntlers Up Mary Jane NeenanHoop Shoot Bob Dixon

There is one other committee that rarely getsrecognition. It’s our Set Up Committee. PaulSmallwood is the Chair and his committeemembers are: Dave Brewer, Jan Bordash, TomClougher, Ben Grindle, Robin Haase, RodneyHance, Pete Marino, Dick Sanford, Dennis Taylor

Lynn ClougherExalted Ruler

The following applicants have been referred tothe Investigation committee:

Candidates:Herbert E Shek Jr, Milton

Proposer: Gary CunninghamJudith Antisdel, Lewes

Proposer: Becky HollingerRichard J Barrett, Lewes

Proposer: Tom VolatileGeorge B Giles, Rehoboth Beach

Proposer: William L Anderson Sr.Barry H Price, Lewes

Proposer: William OakesMichael R Werner, Milton

Proposer: Guy CunninghamDawn M Gentner, Lewes

Proposer: Elizabeth A HeslinMichael Sanchez, Lewes

Proposer: Rebecca A Hollinger

Transfers:John B. Korte - State College, PA #1600Jim Powell - Dover Lodge 1903James Pankowski - Wilmington Lodge 307

Any member who has factual knowledge orinformation that might tend to disqualify anapplicant is urged to contact a member of themembership committee.

Only members in good standing are entitled tothe privileges of the Lodge or its facility.Delinquent Elks are not permitted in the Lodgeeven as a guest of a member in good standing.Secretary, Becky Hollinger

SECRETARY’S CORNER

Installation of New OfficersSunday, April 2, 2017All members and their

guests are invited4:00 – 7:00pm in the HallPlease sign up at the Bar

Team ‘17

Please pay your dueson or before April 1stTHANK YOU! Becky

and, Jack Thorne. They are very hard working“early birds” (they set up the Hall and MeetingRoom at 6 in the morning). Often breaking downand setting up 4 or 5 times a week dependingon what activities are planned for the week. I can’tthank them enough.

There is one committee that is a ‘Committeeof One’ Joanne Mayer of Lewes Printing workstirelessly to do all the printing for our Lodge andis a great volunteer. Thank you Joanne!And of course, last but not least – our Membersand Volunteers. Together – we All make up aGreat Team. All of us working together make “Lodge 2540 the Best of the Best.”I look forward to working with everyone andcontinuing to see our Lodge grow and prosper.Respectfully and Fraternally,Lynn Clougher

E.R. MESSAGE CONT.

IN VAIN WE CALLThe places that have known them shallknow them no more, but their virtues arewritten on the tablets of love and memory.

Jim SprinkleWalter Lee Hamilton

Resolutions have been adopted andspread upon the Minutes expressing thelong to be remembered Members whosechairs are empty.

House Committee MeetingsApril 4th 5:30 P.M.

All are Welcome!!!

ELKS MEMBERSAPRIL

BIRTHDAYS01 – Gary W. Cooper02 – Charles H. Cluff III, Patricia L. Lewis-Jenkins,

Karen L Neelans03 – Robert J. Burns04 – Raymond P. Feret, Stephen P. Straneva05 – Peggy Ann Peake06 – Lawrence L. Deitrich, Walter L. Hamilton Jr.,

Joanne L. Mayer07 – Peter J. Barone, Patricia E. Baum,

Robert W. Bradley, Angelo J. Giordano,William J. Ketler, Douglas W. Leininger,Ellin D. Marsh, Kathryn P. Potts

08 – Timothy F. Price Jr.10 – Michael J. Desantis, Terrence L. Justin,

John L Marowski11 – Patricia M Manley, Carol E McDonald12 – William J Fitzgerald, Kenneth W Kraft,

Jerrold A. Price13 – Harry Gallagher14 – Jan W. Borbash, Galen W. Knode,

Sandra Kay Moore15 – Michael J. Roussell16 – Alan M. Hobbs17 – Wayne W. Hamilton, John E. Kearns,

Alan D. Lowe18 – Harvey T. Brandner, Agustin P. Govin,

Charles R. Litchford, Lynn O’Neil,Margaret M. Simpkins, Michael Varonka

19 – Erwin Bradford, Lawrence E Drain,Pat Romano, Burnley C Wilder

21 – Michael DeRose, Carol Johnston,Robert C. Ponton, Patricia A. Stumbers

22 – Robert E. Bender, Cathleen J. Butler,John A. Gerace, Scott A. Leibold,Ray W. Shaffer

23 – Raymond C. Richard24 – William Libkey26 – Donald J. Boyle, Louis Capano,

William S. Merza, Forrest S. Purdy,Cathleen Walpole

28 – Richard J. Loy29 – John W Poore, John J. Scheetz,

Howard Tranthum30 – Eckert S Erb, Janet Petuya

CHAPLAINS REPORTPlease keep the following members in your

prayers, as they continue to recover from serioussurgeries or illness:

Jack Huss. Charlie Sewell’s wife, Jayne, iscurrently in Beebe hospital.

Shirley Hutton and Muriel Pfeiffer are bothhome following cancer surgery and have nowstarted Chemo therapy.

Roni Kirshman is recuperating from foot surgery.Pat Brennan Manley is recuperating from a

complete knee replacement.Bob Freed, a long t ime member, is

recuperating from a broken shoulder.Michael Lento (Lisa), has just had a 7 way

heart bypass.Bob Sheppard is back in Beebe Hospital with

kidney and lung problems.Rita Gillin, sister-in-law of Jim passed away

on St. Patrick’s Day.Paul Holton’s Father-in-law had heart surgery

and received several stents.Please keep these folks in your thoughts and

prayers. Most of the treatments are no fun. A wordof cheer or a brief visit will go a long way to helpcheer and heal. If you wish to send a card,addresses can be obtained at the Lodge.

Our sincere sympathy goes out to the familiesof Aubrey (Chick) Marcus, Jim Sprinkle, and BettyDavis. May your loved ones rest in peace!

As always, please be sure to let me knowabout any sickness, accidents, etc. to members,or about the passing of a member. My answeringmachine is always turned on if I am away fromhome. Feel free to call and leave a message. 302-947-4641Prayers go out to all having health problems. Youare in our thoughts.Sincerely,Mary Jane Neenan (Chaplain)

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The 2017 - 2018 House Committee extendstheir “congratulations” to our Lodge’s new ExaltedRuler, Lynn Clougher and her Officers. We arelooking forward to being part of her “Team 17”.

We want to thank Gary Eckenrode, 2016-2017 Exalted Ruler, for all of his support andassistance throughout the year.

A very special thank you to Lisa and JackTravis for an amazing 8 months, as they co-chaired our House Committee. We will miss themon the Committee but know they will bevolunteering throughout the year.

Our House Committee members are busypreparing for a fun spring and summer schedule.April 1st, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Surf and Turf, withKaraoke by Shermanater.April 2nd, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Installation of 2017-2018 Officers.April 11th and 25th Cheesesteak night 5:30 pm -7:30 pm, with Karaoke by Shermanater.April 19th Wednesday night dinners return, 5:30pm - 7:00 pm, the menu will be Meatloaf with sides!Tickets will be going on sale April 5th for our May13th Bull Roast with entertainment by the GlassOnion!! Get your dancing shoes ready as you willbe dancing the night away!!

“Team 17” House Committee is excited aboutour year and always looking for volunteers. If youwould like to participate leave your name andnumber with the bartender and we will contact you.

Thank you to all for your support!!Kelly Barber

HOUSE COMMITTEE NEWS

Breakfast!2nd. Sunday of each month

8-11 AMCome enjoy a great breakfast

Several children, aged Kindergarten to fifthgrade from the McAleer School of Irish Dance,performed on Friday, March 17th for the 150+people who enjoyed the Irish Corned Beef andCabbage dinner at our Lodge. They weredelightful and showed much promise for the futureof Irish Dance in Lewes!!

2 leprechaunshaving fun at

ourMarch 17thfestivities.

TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS &ELECTION

The 4-year trustee position is vacantas announced at the March 21st lodgesession. This is also the official noticesent to all members by way of thenewsletter. Nominations will beaccepted under old business at theApril 2nd meeting. At the April 18th

meeting nominations will still be openand the election held.

Please be sure to welcome ournewest members,

initiated on March 18, 2017

Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge #2540

TURKEY SHOOTApril 8th 10:00 AM to ???

All Guns WelcomeRain or Shine

Come Join Us And See What AGood Time Can Be Had By All

Even If You Don’t Shoot$25.00 for 10 Rounds or

$2.50 per Shot5th & 10th Round is the

MONEY RoundScatter Shoot Cardis $1.00 per shot

COME ONE COME ALLDoes your Church have a Summer Vacation

Bible School for the children this summer?If so, the Drug Awareness Committee would

like to supply them with coloring books and crayonson the subject of staying away from drugs.

Please contact Chick Bestwick—302-645-4978 or Mary Jane Neenan—302-947-4641 andprovide us with the name of your church and acontact phone number. There is no charge forthese materials.Thank You!!

WANTED

L to R Front: Veronica Michalski, MargaretPalencar, Arline Simpson, Leslie Trischler,Darlene Baich - Back: ER Gary Eckenrode,Gregory Boyd, Robert Walewicz, David Cistone,Herman Acevedo, Martin Schreck, III, EsquireCharles Bestwick

Newsletter Deadline is the 15th.Please send your information or pictures to

capehenlopenelks@aol.com, orlewesprinting@aol.com

Lisa Travis, Gary Eckenrode, ER, Jack Travisand Paul Smallwood

Congratulations to our Year End Award Winners

Elk of the Year - Paul Smallwood, For dedicatedservice, above and beyond, to the Lodge.

Officer of the Year- John “Jack” Travis

Elk Citizen of the Year - Lisa Travis, Distinguishedservice to the community and the Lodge

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Rehoboth, DE 19971

PERMIT No. 68

Cape Henlopen ElksLodge # 2540P. O. Box #68

Nassau, DE 19969

Dated Material - Do Not Hold

Phone: (302) 645-7016

Fax: (302) 645-9588E-Mail CapeHenlopenElks@aol.com

2017 - 2018 OFFICERS

CAPE HENLOPEN LODGE NO. 2540Exalted Ruler Lynn ClougherLeading Knight Jack TravisLoyal Knight Tom ClougherLecturing Knight Robin HaaseEsquireChaplain Mary Jane NeenanInner Guard Pat GuditusTiler Lynne BrownSecretary Becky HollingerTreasurer Karen PalmerTrustee (1 Year) Michael GilsenanTrustee (2 Year) Richard JozwiakTrustee (3 Year) Sam LesherTrustee (4 Year)Trustee (5 Year) Paul Holton, PER

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