Spring 2015 - Paramus Elks Lodge

Paramus Elks Lodge 2001 • Paramus, New Jersey 07652
September,
2013
SPRING 2015
The
Exalted
Ruler’s
Message
Published
Published
BiBi-Monthly
-monthly
Lodge recognizes youth essays
Debbie Kirkland, Exalted Ruler
Unity is strength - when there is teamwork
and collaboration, wonderful things can
be achieved. Mattie Stepanek
As I sat down to write my last article for 2014-2015 Elk year, the one word
that kept popping up was UNITY.
We all have worked hard this year
making it through many struggles and
together we came out being stronger and
more connected as brothers and sisters
than ever before. The pride in being a
Paramus Elk showed itself in the support
and work of both old and new members.
From the rebuilding and repairing of the
handicapped entrance to the running of
multiple successful events. The collaboration between committees was nothing
short of awesome. Many new changes
took place as we forged forward to make
future years even more successful. and
I have no doubt Paramus is on the upswing. As my year is coming to end it is
great to see the unity is continuing and
committees are really having positive
growth. Everyone is open to new ideas
and possibilities. Don’t worry. We are
still keeping some of the old favorites
like The Country Western Dance, The
Elegants, Irish Night, End of Summer Car
Show, Pasta Night, Pancake Breakfast,
Continued on page 2
See special Pull-Out section on Elk of
the Year 2015 honoring Chris Civello
Pages 5-8
photo by Jim Africano
Above: Rosa Rizollo (far left), chair of Americanism Committee, poses with
winners of this year’s essay contest, “What the American flag means to me”,
on Tuesday February 24th. Representing Eastbrook School were Kyle
Vanseiver, 5th grade, Caitlyn Alonzo, 6th grade, Sandi Singh, 7th Grade,
Joey Daniele, 8th grade. Representing Westbrook School were Nichole
Thomas, 5th grade, Ashley Hackel, 6th grade, Arna Choksi, 7th grade, and
Alice Ipekoi, 8th grade. Essays from Hackel, Singh, and Ipekoi are entered
in State Competition. Also in picture above are ER Debbie Kirkland and
Steven Sans, Iraq veteran who spoke of daily life in America compared to
living with the depravation of war. Refreshments and fellowship followed
the presentation.
Winter Special Children’s Ball successful...
photo by Kathy Kirkland
Above: Members of Paramus Lodge 2001 (ER Debbie Kirkland, Marianne
Nastasi, and Bert McTague) pose with others in recognition of the North
Northeast District Special Children’s Fundraiser Ball held on February 21st.
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and Tricky Tray. I am really looking forward to the
new ideas that have been discussed. I look forward to
working with and supporting our Exalted Ruler Elect,
Bernice Rahn, as we continue to grow PARAMUS
LODGE #2001. Thank you all for your support this
year. You all made me look awesome and I was proud
to serve you this year.
Fraternally,
Debbie Kirkland, ER
SPRING 2015
Northeast District Charity Ball
for the Special Children rated
a huge success....
Paramus #2001 Pasta Night
1st Friday of Each Month
Pasta Night
April 3rd
May 1st
Pancake
Exalted
Ruler from page 1 . . .
I!!
8:30
Breakfast-
am- 11:30 am.
Fraternally, John
breakfast on
March 15th
April 19th
May 17th
Serving includes Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs,
choice of Bacon or Sausage assorted pastries
and Juice, coffee or tea.
Pancake Breakfast receipts will be donated to the
various charities we support.
photo by Kathy Kirkland
Our very own ER Debbie Kirkland won a basket of cheer sharing her winning luck with Paramus Lodge new members, Pat
and Jim Phillips, winners of 50” Visio TV.
• Past Exalted Rulers Association •
*John V. Salek,pvp. . . . . . . .1956-57
*William W. Hay . . . . . . . . 1957-58
*Joseph J. Goggin . . . . . . . 1958-59
Martin G. Smith . . . . . . . . . 1959-60
*John G. Hurley . . . . . . . . . 1960-61
Alvin Moldenhauer . . . . . . . 1961-62
*Peter Endemann . . . . . . . .1962-63
*William Salmon . . . . . . . . . 1963-64
*Alfred J. Marsh, pddger . . . 1964-65
*Haico J. Noonburg . . . . . . 1965-66
*Fred G. Howard . . . . . . . . 1966-67
*Ralph D’Aiuto . . . . . . . . . . 1967-68
*Gene Del Grande . . . . . . . 1968-69
*Myron T. Holman . . . . . . . 1969-70
*Robert Verry . . . . . . . . . . . 1970-71
John R. Potter . . . . . . . . . . 1971-72
*Joseph M. Morabito . . . . . 1972-73
Jack Schwander, pddger . . 1973-74
*Rich J. Miko . . . . . . . . . . . 1974-75
Frank W. Gillert . . . . . . . . . 1975-76
*John J. Giumara . . . . . . . 1976-77
Edward J. Brennan, Jr. . . . .1977-78
*John Jutkiewicz . . . . . . . . .1978-79
*Walter Pauselius, Sr. . . . . 1979-80
Anthony Minotti . . . . . . . . . 1980-81
Frank Cintron, pvp . . . . . . . 1981-82
Milton Sayre . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982-83
*Haico J. Noonburg . . . . . . 1983-84
John Brudie, pddger . . . . . . 1984-85
Richard A. Marsh . . . . . . . . 1985-86
Les Wenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986-87
Wayne P. Wichart, pvp . . . 1987-88
Dr. John Pinto . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89
George Picart, pddger, pvp .1989-90
Albert DeChristofaro . . . . . 1990-91
John Napoli, pvp. . . . . . . . . 1991-92
Patrick DeLuca, pvp . . . . . . 1992-93
Edward D. Hill . . . . . . . . . . 1993-94
John J. Wynne . . . . . . . . . . 1994-95
Mark Soga . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995-96
Ken DeLuca . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996-97
*Walter D. Kramer . . . . . . . 1997-98
Edward J. Siepiola . . . . . . . 1998-99
*Robert E. Denlinger . . . . . 1999-00
*Joseph A. Maietta . . . . . . 2000-01
Richard Cimiluca . . . . . . . . 2001-02
Edward D. Hill . . . . . . . . . . 2002-03
Patrick DeLuca, pddger . . . 2003-04
Richard Cimiluca . . . . . . . . .2004-05
Barry Thomas . . . . . . . . . . 2005-06
Jack Judd . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006-07
Debbie Kirkland . . . . . . . . . .2007-08
Candy Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008-09
Glen Spaeth . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009-10
Candy Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010-11
Rick Marsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2011-12
Rick Marsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012-13
John Napoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013-14
*deceased
2014-2015 Lodge Officers &
Trustees & Board of Directors
Visit the National website: www.Elks.Org
• Elk of the Year . . . . John Heron •
• Officer of the Year . . . . . . . Nick Sans •
P.E.R. Association
Officers for the year 2014-2015
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Napoli, PER
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Siepola, PER
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Kirkland, PER
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John (Jack) Jutkiewicz, PER
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month
at 8:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.
*Debbie Kirkland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exalted Ruler
*
. . . . . . . Esteemed Leading Knight
*Kathy LeMay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Esteemed Loyal Knight
*Marianne Nastasi . . . . . . . . . . Esteemed Lecturing Knight
John A Jutkiewicz, PER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esquire
Chip Morgan, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain
Hugo Rahn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inner Guard
Nick Sans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tiler
Kathy Kirkland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
Pat O’Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
*Bernice Rahn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Year Trustee
*Virginia Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Year Trustee
*Steve Wekar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Third Year Trustee
*Rich Cimiluca, PER . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fourth Year Trustee
*Dawn Fowlie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fifth Year Trustee
Thomas Ziza, PSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Presiding Justice
*Denotes a member of the Board of Directors
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Wildwood Convention -
It's that time again-time to be thinking about
Sun, Surf and Fun at our June State Convention. This years festivities begin on Thursday,
June 4th with a free Cocktail Party at Convention Center complete with fireworks on the
beach!!! Of course, our Lodge will also have its usual fun, food, entertainment, horse racing, games etc. We will be staying at the Oceanview Motel. If you are planning on coming
down this year, please call Virginia Jacobs (201-916-7796). Room rates have
not gone up. Fees vary depending on the size of your room. The motel is on the beach.
Badges and T-shirts are extra. We want you to mark your calendar for a weekend of fun and
camaraderie with your friends and fellow Elks. Room Deposit due by March 31, 2015.
CONVENTION SIGN UPS
The beaches are beautiful - plan on attending our
New Jersey State Convention this year.
Sign up BEGINS on
Sunday March 15th during Pancake Breakfast and throughout the month of April.
Prices have not increased, but fun and frolic have!!!!
This year’s theme is “New Jersey Elks - Proud and Strong”.
Visit here for views of the motel: http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/oceanview-motel-wildwood-crest.
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Installation of Officers on April 4th at 2:00 pm
By rule, the Fraternal Organization of Elkdom introduces its new leadership for the calendar year
beginning April 1st. This year Paramus Lodge is proud to welcome Bernice Rahn as incoming Exalted
Ruler. Her committee experience within the Lodge and knowledge of Lodge traditions will be a great
asset to her leadership for the coming year.
Officers for 2015-2016 Announced
Exalted Ruler - Bernice Rahn
Leading Knight - Marianne Nastasi
Loyal Knight - Nick Sans
Lecturing Knight - Cathy Bentz
Secretary - Kathy Kirkland
Treasurer - Pat O’Shea
Inner Guard Tiler - Hugo Rahn
Board of Directors &
(Trustees)
1st year - Virginia Jacobs
2nd year - Steve Wekar
3rd year - Richard Cimiluca, PER
4th year - Dawn Fowlie
5th year - Debbie Kirkland, PER
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On
March 14, 2015 @ 8pm
The Paramus Elks
Presents
Irish Night
Listening to the Sounds of
DJ Nick
featuring
Chef Cim-O'-Luca’s
Corned Beef, Cabbage,
Potato, Salad, Desert & Coffee
Beer, Wine, & Soda
No Reservations
Donation: $20.00 per head
Full Bar Available
only 250 tickets : )
Need more info?
SPRING 2015
YOUR DUES ARE DUE!!!
Dues notices have been sent out.
Dues are due by April 1st, 2015.
Don’t become a delinquent member!!
If you haven’t sent in your dues,
please DO SO TODAY
House Committee
Saturday Hours 5 PM -11 PM
Every Friday from 4-6 PM
Munchies on the Bar!
All Friday’s of this Month
a celebration of the coming of spring!
Marianne Nastasi, Chair
201-410-8585
District Committee Meetings
This is a reminder that District Committee Meetings will be held on Monday, March 23rd at Bergenfield Lodge No. 1477 at 8:00 pm for the following Committees: Auditing, Drug Awareness,
Government Relations, Membership, National
Foundation, National Service, Public Relations.
Please be sure that your Lodge Committee Chairpersons are notified and be sure that there is coverage for each Committee if your Lodge Chairperson is unable to attend. It is important that the
information discussed at the District Committee
Meetings is shared at your Lodge Meetings.
Thank you and best regards,
Joanne T. Stolarz PER
Secretary
Northeast District
Vice President
Dawn M. Doherty
SPRING IS COMING!
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photos by Kathy Kirkland
Paramus Lodge 2001
Elk of the Year
Dinner - Dance
honoring
Chris Civello
March 7, 2015
7:00 P.M. - Midnight
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photos by Kathy Kirkland
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• Paramus Lodge 2001 •
Benolevent and Protective Order of Elks
Elk Of The Year Recipients
John Ploppert*
1958-1959
Robert Rychlicui*
1959-1960
Ralph D’Aluto*
1960-1961
Arthur Carey*
1961-1962
Hohn Hickey*
1962-1963
Edward L. Wolf*
1963-1964
John Stiblen*
1964-1965
William Bradbury*
1965-1966
Joseph Morabito*
1966-1967
Sam Garvin*
1967-1968
Gunther Stoeckel*
1968-1969
James Green
1969-1970
Arthur Barton
1970-1971
Edward Brennan, Jr.
1971-1972
Frank Jonas*
1972-1973
Jimmy Lutz
1973-1974
Frank LoPresti*
1974-1975
Robert Connelly*
1975-1976
Robert Zeller*
1976-1977
Mac Kushner
Robert Kelly*
1996-1997
1977-1978
Robert Mackey*
Hy Beitler*
1997-1998
1978-1979
Edward Hill, PER
Les Anderson*
1998-1999
1979-1980
Kenneth DeLuca, PER
Bud Melanson*
1999-2000
1980-1981
Edward Siepiola, PER
Nick Germano*
2000-2001
1981-1982
John Wynne, PER*
Henry Campbell*
2001-2002
1982-1983
John Mayo*
Don Macfie
2002-2002
1983-1984
Albert DeChristofaro, PER
Wayne Wichart
2002-2003
1984-1985
Robert Bradshaw
William Westdyke*
2004-2005
1985-1986
Marianne Nastasi
Richard LePera*
2005-2006
1986-1987
Richard Cimiluca, PER
Chip Morgan
2006-2007
1987-1988
Stan Apryasz
Bud Astegher*
2007-2008
1988-1989
Dianne Heron
Carl Minotti*
2008-2009
1989-1990
Debrah Kirkland, PER
Joseph Piazza*
2009-2010
1990-1991
Jim Africano
Jack Donnelly*
2010-2011
1991-1992
Jim Hill
George Picart, PER
2011-2012
1992-1993
Bert McTague
Louis Pujol
2012-2013
1993-1994
John Heron
Pat DeLuca, PER
2013-2014
1994-1995
Chris Civello
Robert E. Denlinger, PER*
2014-2015
1995-1996
*deceased
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Elks National Foundation..aka ENF
At the end of January we had
surpassed the Grand Exalted
Ruler’s goal of contributing
at least $4.60 per member
in a lodge by donating $4.88
from our 198 members to the Elks National Foundation. During the current lodge year we have contributed
$966.00 to the ENF. There are ten lodges in our district
and we are in eighth place. Five lodges have donated
more than $10.00 per member. The state has 115 lodges
and we are in 83rd place. For your information, the Bergenfield Lodge leads the state by donating $33.95 from
each of their 228 members.
PER George Picart came to our rescue in December with another nice donation. I should point our that
our editor, Jim Africano, as well as the Lodge made a nice
donation in December to put us over the top. The ENF
thanks any member who has taken part in this charity.
In many instances your donation may be matched
by your employer. Look into it if you have considered a
donation. Also, remember that your donation is tax deductible, The ENF sponsors the youth activities of the lodge,
donated grants to our community, and gives scholarships
to children and grandchildren of lodge members. It is a
good cause and the Elks own charity.
Finally, last month’s question: “Who was the first
female member of Paramus Lodge 2001? The answer is
Maryanne Nastasi.
One month to go in the Lodge year. Consider giving to ENF!
Walt Burke
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SPRING 2015
The Elegants and Paramus Elks...
a love affair - still going strong!
February 7, 2015
All photos by Kathy Kirkland
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April 2015 • Happy Easter!!
March 2015 • St. Patrick’s Day!
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Lodge Phone: 201-262-5533
Lodge Fax: 201-262-3307
Lodge Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Fridays: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hall and Facilities Available
call John Napoli - House Chair - 551-574-2703
• Paramus Elks Lodge 2001 •
Committee Chairs 2014-2015
AMERICANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chip Morgan
ARMY OF HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AUDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy LeMay
BETTER PARADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Jacobs
COMMUNITY WELFARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Heron
DRUG AWARENESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Napoli, PER
GAMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Heron
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Kirkland
HISTORICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lou Pujol
HOOP/SOCCER SHOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Rennar
HOUSE COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Napoli, PER
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter Burke
INDOCTRINATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PER Association
KITCHEN COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich Cimiluca, PER
LAPSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Kirkland
LODGE ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Kirkland
MEMBERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Jacobs
PUBLIC RELATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Civello
SCHOLARSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernice Rahn
SICKNESS & DISTRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Judd, PER
SPECIAL CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bert McTague
TRIPLETT EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Africano, EOY
TRIPLETT DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia Jacobs
VETERANS SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen (Sonny) Schuler
YOUTH ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Civello
DEADLINES FOR TRIPLETT ARTICLES
THIRD TUESDAY OF EVEN MONTH
LODGE TELEPHONE: 201-262-5533 • FAX: 201-262-3307
Paramus Elks Lodge #2001
200 Route 17 North
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Visit us on the web:
www.paramus-elks.com
ALL EVENT AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Don’t Forget:
SUMMER 2015 Triplett deadline:
TUESDAY MAY 18TH!
Jim Africano, Editor - Jafricano2a@gmail.com
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