lewisburg lodge #1758 newsletter march 2018 · march 2018 lodge meetings: thursday april 12th @...
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LEWISBURG LODGE #1758NEWSLETTER
March 2018LODGE MEETINGS:Thursday April 12th @ 6:30pm – Installation of OfficersThursday May 8th @ 6:30pm
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE:Notices for 2018-2019 Lodge membership was sent out the first week of March.Please get your dues for the upcoming year paid as soon as possible.Please contact Patty Hylton with any questions regarding membership dues or payment.
2018-2019 Officers/Trustees will be installed by the Princeton Officers at the AprilLodge meeting. The lodge appreciates all the new officers/trustees (red) that are comingaboard, looking forward to a successful year!
Trustees:Exalted Ruler- Ronna Reed 5 Year- Phil ReedLeading Knight- Scott Powell 4 Year- James AlvisLoyal Knight – Mark Jarvis 3 Year- Wayne OrndorffLecturing Knight- Rick Ridgeway 2 Year- Dave FoxTreasurer- Karen Brothers 1 Year- Billy HooverSecretary- Patty HyltonEsquire- Jerry ClemensChaplain- Peggy CrowderInner Guard- Andrew Ianni
Lodge Recognition Awards 2017-2018
Elk of the Year – Teresa Aultz
Officer of the Year – Jerry Clemens
Citizen of the Year – Peggy Crowder
Teresa goes above and beyond to maintain theswimming pool for the community and our lodge.She spends countless hours preparing theswimming pool for the season. She can befound with waterproof boots and a powerwasher in her hands at the beginning of theseason.J She has collaborated with the cityto obtain grants to pay for repairs and a freeswim day for the community. She also savedthe last swim for our furry friends. I was veryproud to present this award and thank her forher dedication to the community and ourlodge.
Jerry, our Lodge Esquire consistently goes above andbeyond performing duties as an officer. Jerry devotesvolunteering extra time to truly become involved withcommunity events. He has volunteered to help withthe National DAP presentation at the local elementaryschool, the Hoop Shoot, supports the veterans, ENFauction, cooks in the pavilion for the State ElksTournament, gathers the PER, and is madman with ahedger during spring clean-up. I would like to thankJerry for his dedication to our lodge.
Peggy has been involved with the Impact grant forapproximately a year and half. She writes the grant andspend much time organizing the events to support thiscommunity based grant. This provides a monthly meal andan opportunity to have the community receive updates andinformation regarding community needs. These meetingsallows the Elks to be engaged with, informed, and hear fromthe community. This gathering also enables the communityto come together after the devastation of the June 2016flood and allows the Elks to be part of the long term recoveryof the area. Peggy is passionately involved in rebuilding thecommunity and wants to make the Rainelle area sustainablefor years to come. It was an honor to present this award toPeggy for making a difference in the community andfacilitating this effort through our lodge.
Veterans Volunteer of the Year- Archie Brackens
Exalted Ruler Recognition
Help Needed:We need members for Lodge Committees for the 2018-2019 year.Here are a list of the committees:Public Relations * Lodge Activities * Community Projects *Youth Activities * Drug Awareness * Fraternal * Veterans *Accident Prevention * Ritualistic * Soccer Shoot * Gov. RelationsState Major Project *Interested?? Contact [email protected] have a spot for you in the lodge!
Every month Archie rallies members to participate in travelingto Beckley, WV VA hospital to play bingo with the veterans.He helps with acquiring the snacks, drinks, and prizes for theveterans visit. It is 1 hour of travel time from Lewisburg toBeckley WV, totaling over 2 hours of time for each visit. Healso participates in the organization of the golf tournamentoutside of the hospital. Archie makes sure that every year theveterans have a special Christmas, by collecting clothes, giftcards, or whatever they request. This enables us to let theVeterans know that they are remembered and not forgotten.
I was presented this award by the lodge for myrole as Exalted Ruler. I appreciate all the members,Officers, and Trustees for their support during my2017-2018 term. The Lewisburg Elks has given methe opportunity to be part of a “bigger” family andhelp within the community. I have truly met somewonderful people that has developed into strongfriendships. Thanks to all!
VETERAN ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, Get InvolvedA group travels on the 1st-Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM,Elks carpool to Beckley Veterans Affairs Hospital to play BINGO-WITH-VETERANS who are patients in their extended carefacility. INTERESTED? Call Bernice 304-520-2121
Open Daily 3-9pm
WV STATE ELKS GOLF TOURNAMENTLewisburg will be hosting the state golf tournament for 2018.
Practice Round, Thursday June 14 th
Tournament, Friday & Saturday June 15 th-16th
Dinner: Friday night – Wood McCue RoomEntry Fee: $120.00 (1) Dinner
Guest $145 (2) Dinner’sRegistration form can be found on Elks.org/ News Tab
Hop into the Dutch Haus for your Easter Dinner!!Easter Special: Lamb Loin Chops
Includes potato, vegetable, bread and salad.Make your reservations now.
304-645-2723Mon- Fri: 11am -9pmSat- Sun: 8:30am -9pm
Elks Supporting Alicia McCormick HouseThe Beacon grant will be supporting events for the foster girls to participate within thecommunity. The girls participated an hour of exercise at Bodies in Motion studiodowntown Lewisburg. It included stretching and a Barre Class. After class, the lodgeinvited the girls to Blackwell’s for a pizza lunch. I believe this was the more favorable partof the day. Thanks for participation of Peggy Crowder, Karen Brothers, and Ronna Reed.The next event will be in April, the lodge will be sponsoring Dinner and Movie Night at thelocal cinema.
ENF Results:What does the ENF support?Community Investments Program—Which includes the Beacon,Gratitude, Promise and Impact grants—this allows LWB Lodge an opportunity to serve our community. ENF will also supportstate grants, scholarships, youth programs, and veteran services. These grants touchthe lives of our youths, veterans, disabled, and less fortunate within our community.
The Lodge had several events to raise money for the ENF….. Drumroll….. We did it!We met the requirement which was $4.75 per capita, the lodge achieved$9.87 per capita, this qualifies our lodge to serve the community with these grants.A BIG THANKS to all the members for their time and donations! Special thanksto the ENF committee: Willie and Patty Hylton, Teresa Aultz, Sheila Talbot,Jerry Clemons.
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The 3-26-18 rescheduled gathering will include updates and presentations surroundingwhat might become of the soon to be empty Rupert Elementary School. A communityconversation will follow the presentation. Please spread the word, attend yourself or
contact Peggy Crowder 330-280-7495 for more information.
Here are the highlights from the 2-5-18 Rainelle Community Gathering. Matt Ford,Meadow River Valley Association, led a community conversation with approximately 60people. Community outreach was also completed by delivering 20 meals to localfamilies.
The 4-9-18 MRV Community Gathering will highlight presentations from GreenbrierCounty Board of Education, educators from Greenbrier West High School and acommunity conversation led by the Meadow River Valley Association. Great efforts inthis region with the identification of the local workforce needs and matching thoseneeds with educational and workforce partners. Both GEHS and GWHS have great CTEprograms. Come join us for valuable information and participate in the communityconversation.
MISSION STATEMENTThe Lewisburg Elks Lodge exists to support the mission of the Benevolent and Protective Orderof Elks - Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity. The Lodge is supported by therecreational activities which we provide to t h e community. While providing many charitableservices to the community, we m us t ensure sufficient revenue t o sustain the Lodge.
LEWISBURG ELKS LODGE #1758
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKSP.O. Box 68, Lewisburg, WV 24901, 304-645-5718
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