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

Vol. 9 Issue 1

Lodge Membership

143

WEBSITE: www.tier.net/jcelks

A Message from the Exalted Ruler

Brothers and Sisters in Elkdom,

Once again we can be proud in knowing that "ELKS CARE - ELKS SHARE", at every level we are stepping forward to help. The total donations of Elkdom towards hurricane relief efforts has reached three quarters of a million dollars. The Elks National organization has agreed to extend our support to the victims of Wilma in South Florida and will be helping people throughout all the effected areas.

By request of New York State Elks Association President Tim Kelly, toys were collected in all 17 districts of our state. Hundreds of toys were delivered to those families whose lives were completely disrupted by the tragic storms.

December saw our lodge continue in our good works, we again hosted the HCA group home Christmas celebration, donated towards the Clear Channels Children's Christmas Party, sang Christmas carols at the Oxford Veteran's home and remembered our departed members on Memorial Sunday. How can one not be proud to be part of such a wonderful Order?

Have a Healthy and Joyous New Year

Fraternally, Jim Sicignano

Fraternally,

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

Table of Contents

Page

ER Message 1

Lodge Activities 1, 2, 3 & 6

Community Activities 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

January Calendar 2

Elk of the Month 3

District Activities 4, 5

Membership Corner 4

Veterans Corner 5

January Birthdays 5

Sickness & Distress 6

House Committee News 3

Secretary’s Corner 5

Officers and Committee Chairs 7

Scholarship Program 7

NEW TO THE LODGE – BEAT THE WINTER DOLDRUMS

Steve Flint will be opening our Lodge on Saturdays starting at 4:00 pm with closing to be determined ?. He will be organizing a different theme night each Saturday to instruct on how to play games of interest such as:

1. Pitch

2. Texas Holdem

3. Threezies, etc. (ask and you will receive)

Good times to be had by all….. so mark your calendars and come on down for some fun, fellowship, and learn some games of chance. A variety of crockpot foods and snacks will be available.

VOLUNTEERS FOR BARTENDING APPRECIATED! Contact Steve or Sharon Flint.

Members:

If you find your member number printed in this newsletter

(For Example *000*)

stop in the Lodge to pick up your “Free Dinner” coupon

January 2006 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS: HAPPY NEW YEAR

Lodge Hours: Wednesday & Thursday – Lodge Opens at 5 pm

Tuesday – Lodge Opens at 11 am

Friday & Saturday - Lodge Opens at 4 pm

Sunday determined by Events

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1^st New Year’s Day Lodge CLOSED	2^nd Lodge CLOSED Trustee Mtg. 7:00 pm	3^rd Lunch @ NOON “PITCH” 1pm Dinner 5:30 pm 100^th Lodge Mtg Celebration 7:00 pm - No Initiation “2821” Club Drawing 6:45pm	4^th “PITCH” League 7 pm	5^th Mystery Dinner 5 – 6:30 pm Member/Guest	6^th Roast Beef Dinner 5 – 7 pm Birthday Cake	7^th Lodge Open