NEWSLETTER EDITOR – Linda Bayliff-Koliander, LinBayliff@aol.com

Vol. 9 Issue 4

Lodge Membership

150

WEBSITE: www.tier.net/jcelks

A MESSAGE FROM THE EXALTED RULER

Brothers And Sisters In Elkdom,

As I prepare to assume the role as Johnson City's Lodge #2821 Exalted Ruler, I am humbled by the successes of our previous Exalted Ruler Team.   Barry Klipsch, Doug Neiss, Tom Karpinko, Kathleen Neiss and Jim Sicignano  have demonstrated strong leadership.  They have inspired, influenced and motivated our membership.   I am further humbled by our active, supportive membership.  As outgoing House Committee chairperson, I have seen up close and personal the dedication and drive our lodge possesses. I will continue to build upon the foundation set by all of you.  I make my commitment to you Faye, Richard, George, Bonnie, Bill, Dick, Chris, Leanna, Jason, Bill, Joe, Connie, John, Luther, Dino, Dave, Pat, Betty, Dan, Craig. Bob, Joe, Marlene, Scott, Mike, Richard, Bob, Joe, Shaun, Al, Margaret, Dave, Joyce, Christine, Sharon, Steve, Herb, Jill, Ron, Pat, Elinor, Dennis, John, Jack, Bob, Barry, Nancy, Brenda, George, Emily, Pam, Don, Lenore, Tim, Howard, Jane, George, Ed, Marsha, Tom, Mike, Paula, Elizabeth, Linda, Rosemary, Mike, Connie, Bob, Steve, Harry, Bob, Audrey, Perri, Charlotte, Joseph, Bill, Catherine, William, Jim, Marcene, Vince, Lena, Stephen, Doug, Kathy, John, Mary, Steve, Freda, Mark, Debra, Mike, Kim, Paul, Glenn, Matt, Michael, Ken, Walter, Russ, Marie, Charles, Jim, Helen, John, Sarah, Karen, Norma, Jessica, Matthew, Tim, Wendy, Deborah, Lori, Terry, Michael, Susan, Arlene, Lawrence, Nancy, that I will practice principle-centered leadership and uphold the principles of our order:  Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity.   I ask for your continued generous support to further the good name and charity of JC Elks within our community.   

Fraternally, Alicia Beck Exalted Ruler 2006-2007

Fraternally,

Kathy Neiss, Exalted Ruler – kneiss@stny.rr.com

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & DINNER/DANCE CELEBRATION

Saturday - APRIL 1^st - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Owego Elks Lodge

Cost: $15.00/person - Tickets available at our lodge

Menu: Steak and Shrimp Scampi, with garlic pasta, vegetable, salad, rolls/butter and dessert

Dinner Entertainment: Barbershop Quartet

Dancing Entertainment: DJ

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Table of Contents

Page

ER Message 1

Lodge Activities 1, 3, 4, 6

April Calendar 2

Elk of the Month 3

House Committee News 3

PER Association 3

Membership Corner 4

Veterans Corner 5

April Birthdays 5

Lodge Activities 3, 4, 5, 6

Community Activities 4, 5, 6

District Activities 3, 4, 5

Sickness & Distress 6

Major Projects 6

	5^TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Saturday - APRIL 22^nd Social Hour: 6:00 Dinner: 7:00 Cost: $15/person (Limited to 60) Menu: Beef Tenderloin/Baked Potato/Vegetable Medley/Dessert Entertainment: Fran-tastic DJ Tickets available at the Lodge as of April 1^st
Members: If you find your member number (on your membership card) printed in this newsletter (For Example *000*) Stop into the Lodge to pick up your “Free Dinner” coupon Your House Committee

APRIL 2006 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Lodge Hours: Tuesday – Open at 11:00 am Wednesday & Thursday – Open at 5:00 pm

Friday & Saturday - Open at 4:00 pm Sunday determined by Events

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
26^th LODGE CLOSED	27^th LODGE CLOSED House Mtg. 6pm	28^th Lunch @ NOON “PITCH” 1pm Law & Order and Youth Recognition 6:00 “2821” Club<