March 2016 - Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs-Estero
Elks Lodge #2753
The Beacon
God Bless America
&
Our Troops
Since 1990
Volume 26
Number 10
Exalted Ruler’s Message
Patriotism is such an integral part
of being an Elk. We are, as Elks,
passionate in helping people show
their pride in being American
citizens. We do this by presenting
flags, giving children a copy of the
Pledge of Allegiance, by posting calendars showing when
and how to fly our flag and by promoting Americanism
through essay contests with cash awards. Let’s all
display our flag proudly so we can teach our children and
grandchildren why it is so important to be a loyal
American.
March 2016
Finally, our Lodge has incurred an unplanned major
expense of $37,000.00. We are being required to close
our septic tanks and connect to the public sewer system.
As your humble beggar, I am asking the membership to
consider a $50.00 pledge to pay for this expense. This
will be purely voluntary and is not considered an
assessment.
Thank you all for your support. I am so very grateful to
provide leadership to the best Lodge in Florida. Our
members are second to none in following our principals of
Charity, Justice, Fidelity and Brotherly Love.
Fraternally Yours, Stephen 'Steve' Cicak, Exalted Ruler
Bonita Springs/Estero Elks Lodge # 2753
Donations from this project are used to sponsor local and
March is an important month for Elk charities.
LOTE. By the end of this month, we The S/SW meeting on March 17th will be held at Deep
will have a new slate of officers for Creek. Please call Gloria (239) 218-5377 for reservations.
our small but active group and they Remember, we do car pool, so you can always get a ride.
will be initiated Sunday, March 20th.
Membership notices were mailed in February. Please
Please support them by attending
return them before March 31st. Our new year begins April
this event.
1st.
Because there has been so much illness in our group the
This has been a very busy year for us. Maureen and I
past several weeks, we have decided to cancel the schedwould like to thank everyone who has helped to make it
uled March fashion show. We are sorry you will miss
successful. Because of members who could be counted
Draper’s & Damon’s new spring line of clothing. DO visit
on every time there was a need and Elks who have helped
them in their remodeled store on Neapolitan Way off 41 in
us along the way, the year went quickly. Thanks to you all!
Naples.
Enjoy your Easter Holiday!
We are nearing the end of our No-Bake Bake Sale. Please
do not forget to mail your contribution. It is not too late. Respectfully - Pat Sweeting, LOTE Co-President
The Ladies of the Elks
The faults of our Brothers we write upon the sand…
Their virtues upon the Tables of Love and Memory.
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS
2015-2016 LODGE OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler
Esteemed Leading Knight
Esteemed Loyal Knight
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
STEPHEN CICAK
DAN CROFT
JACK HART
DIANNE WILHELM
Secretary
CANDACE SELBY
Treasurer
TERRY HAYES
Esquire
Tiler
Inner Guard
Chaplain
Mediator
Organist
PAUL PERL, PER
PAULETTE COOKE
SPIRO ATTARD
PETE THOMPSON
REX SIMS, PER
MARY ELLEN LINDE
TRUSTEES
One Year
CARL HOKE, PER
Two Years
RAVIS PRUEITT, PER
Three Years
Four Years
Five Years
FRANK SCANDALE
WAYNE GODSAY
TRAVERS CAMBRA
Lodge 2753 - PAST EXALTED RULERS
Paul Perl
2014-2015
Pete Godshaw
2013-2014
Jeff Morse
2012-2013
Paul Carr
2011-2012
Ravis Prueitt
2010-2011
Maria Trapasso
2009-2010
Richard Cooke
2007-2009
Ronald Cumming
2006-2007
John Baumann **
2003-2005
Charles Prindle
2002-2003
Robert J Tuyls **
2001-2002
Eleanor Leoce
2000-2001
Roy Conrad **
1999-2000
Carl Hoke
1998-1999
Eleanor Leoce
1997-1998
James Douglas
1996-1997
Jimmie Sayger
1995-1996
James Douglas
1994-1995
Robert Distlecamp
1993-1994
Greg Grothe
1991-1993
E Brent Snodgrass
1990-1991
Rex Sims
1990– Interim
LADIES OF THE ELKS OFFICERS
President
Pat Sweeting & Maureen Nedved
Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Chaplain
Sergeant-at-Arms
Lee Conrad
Peggy Sims
Juanita Helm
Phyllis Friermood
Carole Lezell
Yes, I/We would like to become a
Bonita Springs Elks Beacon Booster
Enclosed is $10.00
Name:
Address:
City/St/
Zip:
Mail to:
Bonita Springs Elks Lodge
3231 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
ACTIVITIES COMMITEE
House Committee
Rose Cicak
Drug Awareness
Claire Paul
Hoop/Soccer Shoot/Youth Act.
David Paddick
Community Activities Program
Ray Bielicki
Lodge Activities Program
Rose Cicak
Youth Activities Program
Candace Selby
Bingo Committee
Travers Cambra
Public Relations / Photographer
Rick VonBrook
AUDITING & ACCOUNTING COMMITTEE
Auditing & Accounting
Chairperson
Jack Boyd
Cindi Fisher
FRATERNAL COMMITTEE
Patriotic Activities Program
Pete Thompson
Flag Day
Helen Ruocco
Membership
Candace Selby
Elk’s Memorial Day Program
Peter Thompson
Elk’s National Foundation Program
Steve Cicak
Elk’s National Veterans Service Program
Jack Walsh
BEACON NEWSLETTER
Looking for one or two people to take over gathering information
and following through with publication and distribution of the
Elk’s Lodge newsletter.
BANQUET FACILITY ASSISTANT
Qualifications
 Must be year round Florida resident
 Must be a positive person who likes to deal with people
 Strong communications skills are necessary
 Some office and/or waitressing background is helpful, but not
necessary
 Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some
mornings, evenings and weekends
Duties include
 Event setup (Linens, tableware, etc. - no heavy lifting
 Accept and make phone calls with clients
 Advise clients of date availability, quote rental rates and menu
options
 Normal event clean up
Benefits
 Fun job with flexible hours
 Great job for anyone who just needs a little something more to
do!
Contact Beverly at 570-205-4528 or shangrawb@yahoo.com
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BEACON BOOSTERS
March
Angel M. Kinsey
Fred A. Fiedler
Karen Bertrand
February
Barbara Stillwell
William F. Ribble, Jr.
Elaine McKinney
January
William Ribble, Jr
Barbara Stilwell
December
William Ribble, Jr
Barbara Stilwell
November
William Ribble, Jr
October
Elaine McKinney
Barbara Stilwell
Thomas & Lois Oliveri
September
Barbara Stillwel
William Ribble
July
Thomas & Lois Oliveri
June
William Ribble, Jr
May
William Ribble, Jr
Richard and Peggy Maynard
April
William Ribble, Jr
Charles Thomas
Hello Everyone - As my time comes close to an end as the Lodge
Secretary, I wanted to thank everyone who helped me with my Secretarial
duties and also wanted to thank all those who have volunteered their time,
monies, ideas, muscles and just good old fun to the many community
service projects we did this year. I hope that we can be just as active next
year if not more so!
I wanted to remind everyone that it is that time of year again to pay your
membership dues. If you have not received a statement make sure you call
Barbara in the Office and let her know and make sure we have your correct
mailing address. You can pay your dues in one of 4 ways – by mail, in the
office (Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm), at the bar (make sure your full
name is on the receipt) or at one of the 2 monthly meetings. Once you pay
your dues your card will be processed and mailed out. If you don’t want
your card mailed make sure we know that you want it held.
The book drive for the Children’s Advocacy Center was a huge success!
We collected over 300 books to donate. These books will mean a lot to
those who may be suffering.
August
Barbara Stillwell
Barbara Stillwell
William Ribble, Jr
Secretary’s Corner
William Ribble, Jr
Barbara Stillwell
Richard Maynard
Backpacks of Love is back on and I hope to see you out there. The
distribution is held 2 Fridays a month. We are now meeting from 2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm at the Bonita Springs Assistance Office located at 25300
Bernwood Drive, Bonita Springs, FL. The dates are as follows:
February 19 • March 4 and 18 • April 8 and 15 • May 6 and 20
*** Please note that the time has changed to 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Thank You for Everything, Candace Selby, Lodge Secretary
HEARD AROUND THE HOUSE.............................................
comments and suggestions and we will be working on these
in the coming weeks.
The Trash and Treasure Garage Sale, scheduled for
The following items are being discussed and addressed by the
February 13 was cancelled due to lack of interest...
House Committee: 1) Dress Code on Weekend evenings and at
Wear your green and come to the Lodge on Thursday, March
Special Events, 2) Officer of the Day, 3) Bingo signs,
17th for a St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage
4) Identifying items needed for Lodge i.e. door mats, cigarette/
dinner. Reservations are necessary.
trash receptacles, 5) maintenance person 6) Banquet
The Lodge also has a new menu on Friday and Saturday assistant, 7) Renewal of Haney catering contract, 8) Parking
nights. Remember reservations are necessary! The Lounge problems on weekends.
has been very crowded on Friday and Saturday evenings and
The House Committee is reviewing banquet room pricing and
without a reservation you will not be able to get a seat. We
needs.
don’t want to turn anyone away but we have had to do just
that on recent Friday nights, when some did not have Events planned for March include a Corned Beef and Cabbage
reservations and the lounge was at maximum capacity with dinner on March 17th, the volunteer dinner, and a Cahlua and
Cream event on March 31st.
reservations.
The Lodge Bar and Kitchen were inspected by the State in
January and February. No significant violations were cited.
The House Committee has ordered a new beer cooler which
will be delivered sometime in early March. The previous beer
cooler could not sustain a temperature adequate for our
needs.
Join your friends at the Lodge for lunch during the week. You
may order from the menu or choose the buffet lunch, which is
$12.00 and includes: soup, salads, sandwich, dessert, coffee,
ice tea, water or lemonade.
WE NEED A VOLUNTEER TO COORDINATE GREETERS ON
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS! PLEASE CONTACT ROSE
A comment/suggestion box was placed in the lounge in CICAK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT 513-460January. The only comments received were: 1) Food is much 5962 OR rcicak@fuse.net.
better, 2) Need longer rings for fan adjustment in banquet
room, 3) Need a coat rack. We thank everyone for their
Sincerely, The House Committee
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Tickets are on sale now. $100 per ticket
Includes a buffet dinner for 2 starts at 6:00 PM
Open bar from 5pm - 7pm
Ribeye Roast Raffle
16 LBS cut to order
Drawing March 11th
$5 per ticket
Drawing starts at 6:30 PM
(Do not have to be present to win.)
Saturday, March 5th
(Open bar includes well drinks, beer and wine only)
Only 300 Tickets will be sold!
GRAND PRIZE is
Donated by Pewter Mug
$10,000
Plus Additional Cash Prizes
Cahlua & Cream
THURSDAY
MARCH 31
7:00 PM
$15.00 P/P
THE BONITA SPRINGS/ESTERO
ELKS LODGE
THURSDAY, MARCH 17th
DINNER SERVED 5 P.M. – 8 P.M.
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
$13.00 PP
Reservations Recommended
Tickets Available in the Business office
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Or at the bar during lunch or evenings.
Dinner is separate from this event.
Call 239 947-8803 for more information.
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday
March
2016
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lounge Hours
Tuesday - Friday
11 am - 11 pm
Saturday
4 pm - 11 pm
Sunday & Monday
Closed
DINNER SERVED TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
6
7
Singles Dance
7:00pm
13
8
Lodge Closed
LODGE/LOTE
MEETING
7:00PM
14
Singles Dance
7:00pm
20
Lodge Closed
21
Lodge Closed
Singles Dance
7:00pm
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LODGE/LOTE
MEETING
7:00PM
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Lodge Closed
Singles Dance
7:00pm
LUNCH AT THE LODGE
Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke
W/ Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke
W/ Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
Tuesday through Friday
Featuring:
Great food from
Haney’s Catering
Have Fun & Bring a Friend
(full bar available too!)
LUNCH SERVED TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Wed
Thu
2
Pasta & Chef’s
Special Night
$9 Per Person
Cash Only
5:00 - 8:30 PM
BINGO 6:00 PM
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Pasta & Chef’s
Special Night
$9 Per Person
Cash Only
5:00 - 8:30 PM
BINGO 6:00 PM
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Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke W/
Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
Fri
Sat
4
Full Dinner Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
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Full Dinner Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Nevada Smith
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Nevada Smith
7:00 - 10:00 PM
10
Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke W/
Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
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Full Dinner Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Barbara Dexter
7:00 - 10:00 PM
12
Full Dinner Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
To Be
Announced
7:00 - 10:00 PM
15
Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke
W/ Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
16
Pasta & Chef’s
Special Night
$9 Per Person
Cash Only
5:00 - 8:30 PM
17
Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke
W/ Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
18
Full Dinner Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Jerry Dycke
7:00 - 10:00 PM
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Full Dinner Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Jerry Dycke
7:00 - 10:00 PM
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Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke
W/ Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
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Pasta & Chef’s
Special Night
$9 Per Person
Cash Only
5:00 - 8:30 PM
BINGO 6:00 PM
24
Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke
W/ Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
25
Full Dinner Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Joe Sassarini
7:00 - 10:00 PM
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Full Dinner Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Joe Sassarini
7:00 - 10:00 PM
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Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke
W/ Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
30
Pasta & Chef’s
Special Night
$9 Per Person
Cash Only
5:00 - 8:30 PM
BINGO 6:00 PM
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Pub Style Menu
5:00 - 8:30 PM
Karaoke
W/ Jack Walsh
5:30—8:30
Dinner Reservations
Please Call 239-947-2753
Note: Proper Attire Required
HANEY’S WEDNESDAY MENU

Pasta with Meatballs or Sausage
Chicken Alfredo

BANQUET ROOM FOR RENT
Weddings, Anniversaries, Parties,
Meetings, Lunches. Groups from 35 to 250
We want to work with you!!!
Beverly Shangraw: 570-205-4528
Office: 239.947-2753

Beef or Chicken Stir Fry

Chef’s Special
$9.00 Cash
www.bpoe2753.com
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Congratulations to
Congratulations to
Congratulations to
Eileen Curico
Peter Thompson
Candace Selby
Bonita Springs/Estero Elks
Lodge #2753
Bonita Springs /Estero Elks
Lodge #2753
Bonita Springs/Estero Elks
Lodge #2753
ELK
of the Year
2015
OFFICER
of the Year
2015
Distinguished
Citizenship Award
2015
Happy Hour
4:30 - 6:30
1/2 Price
Wells, Drafts &
House Wine
Early Bird Menu
5:00 - 6:00
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239-596-6844
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SINGLES DANCE
Every Sunday 7pm to 10pm
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Residential Cleaning
Call for a FREE Estimate!
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Cell: 239-253-5150
Email: biotecbill@msn.com
President - Philip Angelo
Vice President - T. Scandale
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239-633-2955
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Great Dance Music by ERICH
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Line Dances and Singles Mixers
COUPLES AND NON ELK CLUB
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Full liquor bar No Food available
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NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!!!
Bonita Springs-Estero
Elks Lodge #2753
3231 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
A Tax Deductible
Charitable Organization
#468012730291-7
Wi-Fi
Friendly
“Elks Pico”
Lodge Office open from 9:00am - 1:00pm (Mon-Fri)
Ofc: 239.947-2753 Fax: 239.949-1066
email: BPOE2753@comcast.net
Non-Profit Org
U.S. Postage Paid
Bonita Springs, FL
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