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1 Volume 50, Issue 12 March 2016 Monthly Publication of Woodbridge Elks Lodge 2355 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks LODGE OFFICERS EXALTED RULER Michael Haman EXALTED RULER S MESSAGE Hello Elk family and here is March, the month of maybes (weather wise), Congratulations to the Officers' Elect, Appointees and Incumbents who will be leading our Lodge in the new Elk year. Once again our Lodge will have a strong leadership team that is among the best. Esteemed Leading Knight Ken Smart will accept the Jewels of Office and the Gavel of the Exalted Ruler at the Officer Installation dinner on April 9th. Along with Ken, Lodge Esquire Lillian Garland will step into the role of Esteemed Leading Knight, and Inner Guard Karen Smart will move into the Esteemed Loyal Knight position. Beth Martinez will become our Treasurer, Muriel Costa will be the Inner Guard and Mary Louise Mawn, PER will be the 5-year Trustee. Ken Catterton, Sherri Stramel, Susan McDaniel and Bob Kane will retain their positions as Lodge Secretary, Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Tiler and Lodge Chaplain respectively, and the Trustees will all move down by 1 year. Though I am stepping down to spend more time with my family, finish my career and spend time in my train room, I'm actually just stepping aside for a while. I will still serve in the Elkdom as a Past Exalted Ruler (PER), reprise my role as your Lodge Esquire (the Antlers-don't leave the Altar without 'em!), offer to serve on a committee or two, and of course volunteer in my Lodge as time allows. I'm even thinking of writing a column in our newsletter maybe every quarter or so on general thoughts on the Lodge, but I'm still undecided about this. LEADING KNIGHT Ken Smart LOYAL KNIGHT Domingo Gonzales LECTURING KNIGHT - Sherri Stramel ESQUIRE Lilian Garland CHAPLAIN Robert Kane SECRETARY - Ken Catterton TREASURER John Elliott INNER GUARD Karen Smart TILER Susan McDaniel 5 YEAR TRUSTEE Michael Singleton 4 YEAR TRUSTEE - 3 YEAR TRUSTEE As our Exalted Ruler Elect begins to form his committees for the upcoming year, I encourage and recommend that you consider serving on one (or more) and make your talents and ideas known for the betterment of your Lodge and the greater Continued... Michael Soler, PER 2 YEAR TRUSTEE Tim Early, PER 1 YEAR TRUSTEE Mary Louise Mawn, PER

2 Elkdom. Participating in community activities and/or volunteering in your Lodge are not as difficult or inconvenient as you might think. In fact, it's a satisfying and fulfilling experience, knowing you've made a difference for someone in our community or in your Lodge. There are so many activities and committees to participate in...from helping our brave veterans, assisting in providing suppers for our senior citizens or the good people at the ARC, becoming involved with our Hoop Shoot program, performing building repairs, to washing dishes and everything in between. Without a doubt, there's always something going on in your Lodge-be a part of it, not apart from it! I'll close by congratulating PDDGER Roger Highfield on being our Elk of the Month for March. Roger organizes and participates in many activities in our Lodge, acts as a mentor of sorts for me during my tenure as your Exalted Ruler, and is a good friend. Congratulations Roger! Stay warm and safe everybody, and see you at the Lodge! Fraternally, Michael Haman Exalted Ruler A Reminder From the Lodge Secretary Lodge Dues notices for the Elk Year were mailed out in late January and are due by March 31st Welcome to Woodbridge Lodge Manassas Elks Lodge 2512 merged with Woodbridge Elks Lodge 2355 on July 23, The Lodge will celebrate this merger with a dinner to mark the occasion on Saturday March 12th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to meet and welcome our Elk Brothers and Sisters from Manassas. Come join the celebration and welcome our new members. Dinner menu is as follows: Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Vegetable, Rolls and Salad

3 NEW MEMBERS INITIATED IN FEBRUARY Name Proposed By Robin Allen Sherry Harrell Amy Bernewitz-Wright Mark Duda Stacy Woods Ken Eggers Mary Louise Mawn Scott Jackson Shane Moulton Stacy Woods Tammy Redman Paula Hatch Judy Rogers Betty Woods William Secor Tim Early Patrick Sisson Beth Martinez Lauren Smith Paula Hatch Pamela Smith Paula Hatch Brenda Warren Sherry Harrell Karen Wilkinson Harold Wise Howard Cann Robert Young Hope Zellars Congratulations and welcome to Woodbridge Lodge #2355!! BALLOTED FOR MEMBERSHIP Name Proposed By Amy Von Bernewitz-Wright Justin Mawn-Hawkins Mary Louise Mawn Judy Rogers Betty Woods Harold Wise Howard Cann Hope Zellars

4 Name Mike Burnett Chuck Boling Jason Bullock Kelly Burger Nicole Conti Anthony DiCola Steven Lloyd Douglas Madison Anthony Ricks PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP Proposed By Sherri Stramel David Morales Mary Louise Mawn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You ve Got to Know When to Hold Them Know When to Fold Them!!! Texas Holdem card game is held at the Lodge on Fridays at 7pm. Come early to be sure to get a seat at the table. GOOD LUCK! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UPCOMING DATES March 2 Lodge Meeting, 7:30pm March 5 VEA Officer Training; Charlottesville Lodge March 9 Trustee Meeting; 7:00pm March 12 Manassas Lodge Welcome Aboard Dinner; pm March 16 Lodge Meeting, 7:30pm March 17 St. Patrick s Day April 6 Lodge Meeting, 7:30pm April 9 Installation of Officers Dinner / Dance April 10 DD Clinic, Arlington-Fairfax Lodge 2188 April 13 Trustee Meeting; 7:00pm April 20 Lodge Meeting, 7:30pm

5 INSTALLATION DINNER/DANCE The Installation Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 5:00 P.M. Come out and enjoy the lodge festivity. Offer your support to your newly elected officers and extend your congratulations to them. In addition, it is a time to show your appreciation to the officers whose term has come to a close. As ELKS we thank all the men and women who volunteered their time and talent during this past year. In addition a big thank you goes to those who will carry forth in the coming year. We wish them all the very best. This event is open to all ELK Members and their Spouse, Friends and Relatives. (Please no children). Use this event to bring in friends. i. e. potential members, and show them your lodge, what we represent and everything the ELKs have to offer. Remember all out going officers, incoming officers plus installing officers their spouse, or companion are free. All others must pay $12 per person. At a cost of $12 per person where else can you enjoy a Dinner, Dancing, free drinks and the company of fellow ELKS. Please pay the bartender when signing up. Payment at the door will be $15, so please sign up before 4 April. This gives us time to organize the seating plus order the proper amounts of food and drinks. If there are SIX or more in your party a table can be reserved for your group. The dress for this occasion is casual except for the Installers and the Officers being installed. Their dress will be the ELKS Uniform. The installation ceremony will begin at P.M. followed by refreshments provided by outgoing ER Michael Haman. A Buffet Dinner will be served at 7:15 P.M. followed by dancing until 11:00 P.M. A signup sheet will be posted on the bulletin board in the Antler Room. Roger C. Highfield, P.D.D.G.E.R. Installation Chairman DRAWINGS Name Donated To February 03rd Lodge Meeting Mary Louise Mawn HVAC February 10th Lodge Meeting Paula Hatch

6 HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS March 1 Chris Patterson March 3 Robert Davies March 5 Richard Hetrick Mark Smyth March 6 Johnny Farrell March 7 Christen Barbato Sean Eagan March 8 Victoria Lynn Johnson March 11 Troy DeBerry Tim Juran March 12 Truman Bond Ralph Daley Alan El Tagi March 14 Gar Margheim March 17 Patrick McKeown March 21 Paul Huffman March 24 Robert Alfeiri Carlos Morris March 25 Spencer Williams March 26 Tony Sollars March 27 William Bruce Darrell Faint March 28 Galen Freeze Frank Piwowarski March 29 Billy Eller March 30 Jeffrey Ferlazzo Brian Warfel March 31 Art Russell

7 SICKNESS AND DISTRESS PGER Lester C. (Ted) Hess, our lodge state sponsor, is scheduled for open heart surgery. The date of surgery is not known at this time. Our very best to Ted during this difficult time and we wish him the best with the surgery and recovery. Ralph Hinkle will undergo hip replacement surgery soon. No date for surgery is know at this time. Debbie Howell, our Jazzercise Instructor, is recovering from a severe case of the flu. Finally, after several doctor visits and an assortment of medication, Debbie is beginning to feel better. Take it easy Debbie and hope you continue to feel better and able to teach class again real soon. s grandson JJ had surgery to repair a broken clavicle (collarbone) in a recent sledding mishap. Take care JJ and hope your surgery was a success. Paula Hatch is having surgery on Monday February 29 th to finish her reconstruction. Paula s spirit, determination and drive is an inspiration to us all. The Lodge and your host of friends wish you only the very best in life! You go Paula!!! Arlene Schadle, wife of Warren Schadle is scheduled to have tests and a procedure on Tuesday March 1s for a medical issue. We wish Arlene the very best during this difficult time. Lodge s Thursday Night Menu March 3 - Hamburg on the grill, with either Cheese or Bacon Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and a Pickle Spear with French Fries March 10 Steak Night, Baked Potato, Green Beans and a Roll St. Patty s Day - Erin Go Bragh March 17 Corned Beef and Cabbage March 24 Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes and Veggie

8 March 2016 Lodge Phone Number (703) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Lodge Mexican Madness Meeting 7:30 Wings Chef s Choice 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Texas Holdem at 7 p.m. Seafood Night Members weekly and daily book Trustee s book Lodge Open book Mexican Madness Meeting 7:00 Wings Chef s Choice 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Texas Holdem at 7 p.m. Seafood Night Members weekly and daily book Lodge book Lodge Open book Mexican Madness Meeting 7:30 Wings St. Patrick s Day! Chef s Choice 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Texas Holdem at 7 p.m. Seafood Night Members weekly and daily book book Lodge Open book Mexican Madness Wings Chef s Choice 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Good Friday Texas Holdem at 7 p.m. Seafood Night Members weekly and daily book Happy Easter! Lodge Open Mexican Madness Chef s Choice 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. book book Wings

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11 Woodbridge Elks Lodge Book Drive Starting you Spring Cleaning bring your gently used books to the Lodge by 30 April 2016 Books will be sorted and taken to: McGuire VAMC Soldiers & Sailors Relief Home in Washington DC Ronald McDonald House Fisher House at Ft. Belvoir Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter ARC of Prince William Shelter