Tallahassee Elks Lodge #937 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

ANTLERS

JUNE 2017

MESSAGE FROM THE EXALTED RULER

As our Order evolves, there have been members who focused on their own ideas of what the Order encompasses and oddly dismiss as superfluous other elements that have been a vital part of the Order since its inception. Let’s remind ourselves that Ritual is the hand that rocked our nascent cradle, not a diseased tonsil for which we no longer have use. Before suggesting doing away altogether with our Ritual, consider its history and whether this Order without a ritual is an order at all.

John Bozeman, Exalted Ruler

(The following is quoted from pages 50-52 of History of the Elks 1868-1988, Nicholson, et al.) [quote] Arthur C. Moreland, P.E.R., New York Lodge No. 1, and at one time Grand Secretary of the Order, had a great deal to do during a long period of years with the development of the Ritual of the Order. He was the owner, editor and publisher of the Elks-Antler. In the April 1912 issue of that publication there appeared the following interesting and enlightening article on the Elks Ritual:

The History of Our Ritual The Grand Exalted Ruler, in his Official Circular No. 2, called upon the members of the Order to assist the Committee on Work and Ritual in revising and amending the present Ritual, and while this writer does not feel that has either the ability or the time to offer the suggestions necessary to be of assistance, he can in a general article help the committee by narrating the history of the ritual of the Order of Elks from the time of its institution, and thus afford them an outline that can be used in the preparation of a ritual closely identified with the best thoughts of the past and present.

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FROM THE SECRETARY

There are new patron ads beginning this month. If you would like to be a patron again this year and donate $20 to help offset the cost of the Antlers printing and postage, send a check to the Lodge Secretary. The list of patrons will be updated monthly in the newsletter.

Upcoming festivities in June include Fathers Day, Flag Day, and the First Day of Summer. All are important annual events in our Lodge and they will be recognized and celebrated. For more details on these read the newsletter and keep up with Chat.

If you have any questions for the secretary, feel free to contact me.

Wayne Harrell, Secretary

IN MEMORIAM R. Bartow Rainey

Anthony Viola Mary D. Williams

PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

None this Month

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS

First Tuesday Lodge Meeting 7:00 p.m.

First Thursday Elkett Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Second Monday Membership Committee 5:45 p.m.

Second Tuesday House Committee & BOD 6:30 p.m.

Third Tuesday Lodge Meeting w/ Initiation 7:00 p.m.

Last Monday PER Meeting 6:00 p.m.

FFFRRRIIIDDDAAAYYY TTTHHHEEEMMMEEE NNNIIIGGGHHHTTT DINING ROOM VOLUNTEERS

First Friday Lou Langnehs & Tracey Austin

Second Friday Helen & Bryce Thornton Third Friday Tom Walden & Karla Jones Fourth Friday Sue Greeley & Carol Peck Fifth Friday Sue Greeley & Carol Peck

01 John Andrew Mathis 20 Broward Greene

01 Sharon Shelton 21 Sandra A Perkins

01 Bill Woolley 23 Denward W Campbell IV

05 Norman B Gross 23 Katherine Thomason

06 Ed Rodriguez HAPPY BIRTHDAY

14 Ronald Foltz 25 Jack O Hannon

19 Alan Heath 27 Robert Stovall

19 James R Kohler 29 Fred Ingley

TALLAHASSEE 937 ANTLERS PATRONS If you would like to be a patron and help offset the cost of

the newsletter, it is only $20.00 for the entire lodge year. New Year starts each April. Please see Wayne Harrell for patron donations.

* New Patrons, paid for Lodge Year 2017-18

Ben and Regina Balding Cathy Lannon Larry and Pam Henley Natalie Monteiro Charles and Annette Hurst Edith Perrella Charles and Wynona Johnson Larry and Shelia Wolfe Chuck Kingry Buzz and Lou Wright

UWISHING WELL DONATIONS

Wishing Well donations for the month of April were $426.00. Contributions to the Harry-Anna Trust Fund are always welcomed from our members and others. NEW MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT, May 16

L-R: Jeff Brown, Ricardo Scruggs, Sara Smith, Ed Rodriguez, Joni Diehl

I want to take this opportunity to thank all Monday night burger cooks and servers. There are many to thank but you know who you are. Also, a huge thanks to Brett and Chris for playing on third Monday - A really popular night. Karla Jones

From the Desk of the Exalted Ruler:

• I want to thank the many who have willingly and tirelessly supported the Lodge's efforts to Care and Share as Elks.

• Special thanks again to Carol, Julie, Karla, Margo, Sara, Debra (Sara’s mom) and Danny for making our Easter program successful this year.

• The Ballroom set up crew!

• The officers and Paul who helped clean the lodge room.

• The parking lot line-painters.

• The Troy Fain Park revivalists and breakfast participants.

• The Derby Day duo!

• The Cinco de Mayo enthusiasts. Special thanks to Walter for the homemade chips!

• The Mother's Day workers: Tom, Margo, and Chris (thanks for the food). Christy, Wayne, Carol, and Rico (thanks for set up and decorating), Jonathan and Tracey (thanks for the drinks), Ron (thanks for the reception) and Elk Families and Friends especially the ever-present ELKETTS for Sharing this very special day of Caring.

• For every lunch, dinner, and function we appreciate what Linda and Walter have been capable of doing in that kitchen!

UWELKOME NEW MEMBER

Rita Stevens with John Bozeman, ER Give her a warm welcome when you see her at

our lodge functions.

ELKETT CORNER

Happy June Birthday to these Elketts:

03 ........... Norma Salis 09 ........... Annette Lee 18 ........... Regina Balding

General Meeting, Thursday, June. 1, 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided; $8/person. Attendees get a chance to win a free dinner for the Sept meeting or a very nice door prize.

No Elkett Meeting in July or August

Submitted by: Carina Beaudoin-Tate, Secretary

GRILLIN’ IN THE PARK, JUNE 17TH

FOOD, FUN AND FRIENDS!

JOIN US FOR A GRILLIN’ GOOD TIME!!

Bring yer own Critter, Patties, Hot Dogs, or Veggies and

the HENLEY CREW will Grill it up to yer likin’!!

Bring a Dish to Share

5-8 p.m.

FATHER’S DAY, JUNE 18TH

Elketts are hosting Father's again this year. Always a Happy Event

Doors will open at 11:00 and will serve until 1:00. $10.00

Children $5.00 Elk Fathers are free.

Reservations are required. Call Carina at 877-7626 or email

yellowmbrose@hotmail.com with the number of guests no later than June 9.

Look forward to seeing you there.

FLAG DAY CEREMONY, JUNE 14TH

All Elks,

Families, and

Friends are invited to the

Flag Day ceremony at the

flag pole on

June 14th at 12 p.m.

ER Message Cont’d from Page 1“When the ‘Jolly Corks’ changed their name to theBenevolent and Protective Order of Elks onFebruary 16th, 1868, they were utterly without anyform of initiation beyond requiring the applicant foradmission pay his quota of the refreshments whichwere the sine qua non of that social gathering’sexistence. This state of affairs continued until May31st, 1868, when the Committee on Ritual,consisting of Brothers George W. Thompson,George F. McDonald, William Sheppard, ThomasG. Riggs, and William Lloyd Bowron, broughtbefore the body a ritual in two degrees, the firstutilizing some of the tricks played upon theunsuspecting initiate in the Corks, and the secondthe real ritual of the Order of Elks.

“The first degree, as it was called, was all that theCorks ever received, and of which they werealready possessors; the second degree was notconferred until four weeks of probationary conditionin the first degree had been completed. The ruptureby which the membership of the Order was reducedto just seven members on June 14th, 1868, gavethe opportunity to those who were left in the body toperfect the ritualistic work.

“The floor work, as it was called, of both degreeswas evolved by Brother Hugh P. O’Neil, and themajority of the lectures and explanation of thepurposes and objects of the Order were the work ofBrother George F. McDonald, with the assistanceand suggestion of the other members of thecommittee.

“This ritual, with two degrees and four weeks’probationary period was in existence and used asoriginally presented until 1881, when it wasamended by Past Exalted Grand Ruler Thomas E.Garrett, of St. Louis, by the addition of anotherofficer named as the Esquire, who took over a largeportion of the work of the Fourth Chair, then calledGrand Lecturer, but whose title was at the sametime changed to that of Esteemed Lecturing Knight.

“In 1884, Past Exalted Grand Ruler Edwin A. Perry,and the writer, revised, or, to use a betterexpression, edited this two-degree ritual, the onlysubstantial change in the form of the work being anamplification of the obligation practically in theshape of the present-day obligation. This ritualremained in force and effect until 1891, when, inaccordance with a resolution adopted at Clevelandin 1890, a new ritual presented, being acombination of the two degrees into one degree.

“In 1893 a new ritual was submitted to the Order,eliminating most of the work the old ritual and

substituting paraphernalia of various kinds,considerable rough-house and borrowing manyfeatures obsolete degrees of other fraternities.

“This remained in effect until 1895, when the lateBrother George W. Ryer, in conjunction with thewriter, prepared the ritual of 1895, returning most ofthe original thoughts beautified by poeticalexpressions from the pen of Brother Ryer. This notbeing entirely satisfactory, a sub-committee wasappointed by Past Grand Exalted Ruler Meade D.Detweiler in 1897, who reported in 1898 the ritualwhich continued in force until 1906. The committeeof 1898 was Brothers P.G.E.R. Charles E. Pickett;C. L. Bunting, of Bristol, Tenn.; George R. Perry, ofGrand Rapids; George A. Reynolds, of Saginaw,and the writer. The ritual of 1906 we are familiarwith, and it has been altered, changed andamended at nearly every subsequent Grand LodgeSession until the present time.

“The addenda of the ritual which have been mostvital were the introduction of the flag as thecovering of the altar at the suggestion of this writerin 1896, the instructions in secret work taken fromthe Loyal Knight to the Esquire, the elimination ofthe apron 1895, of the badge 1902, of the grip1904, and the test oath 1911, together with theabolition of all except the dignified and monitorycharacter of the present ritual. The rock upon whichmost ritual committees founder is the inability of thecommittee to grasp the thought that mere wordswithout suggestive action are of little avail. Wordsthemselves can be piled up like Ossa upon Pelion,but unless they contain the germ of thought andbeauty, are but weeds in the field of phraseology.The ritual committee that desires to bring awork to the Grand Lodge that will stand for alltime must also remember that the basicprinciple for any ritual of this Order is theblending of the thought that the animal whosename we bear can be, as it was by BrotherGeorge F. McDonald, made to assimilate, withhuman virtues, that without hyperbole,reverence, and devotion to patriotic thoughtcan be typified in the idealization of the flag,that it is the purpose of this fraternity toinculcate by moral education respect for itslaws and rights of our fellow men without thethreat of retributive punishment in case offailure, that the aim of the organization shouldbe able to make men better and to confirm in allthe lectures the impression that the candidateis worthy of the honor bestowed bymembership.” (emphasis added) [end quote]

BURGERS, BREWS, & BLUES JUNE 19TH

Join us in the lounge on Monday, June 19th, for the monthly Burgers, Brews and Blues Jam, hosted by Brett Wellman and Chris Balding. Brett and Chris will start

things off and then open the floor to other musicians. Do you play an instrument? Bring it! Don't be shy! Do you have a friend or relative who plays an instrument? Invite them to come have a burger and play some music! Introduce new folks to the fun of Elkdom!

Burgers will be served from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Music will be from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

TALLAHASSEE ELK HAPPENINGS

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND DANCING

Friday, June 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Music and Dancing from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

$10.00 per meal, take out available. Money raised will be used to support the Families

and Students of Gretchen Everhart School. Reservations required. Payment will

be taken at the door. Sign up in the lounge or call Carina Beaudoin-Tate at 877-7626 or email at yellowmbrose@hotmail.com by Wednesday, June 7 with the number of guests.

Menu Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

or Marinara Sauce

Green Salad French Bread

Cake with Icing

FRIDAY THEME NIGHT, JUNE 16TH

Tea

$12.50 Children 12 and under $8.00

Steaks to Order $16 Sign up Sheet in Lounge or

Call Carol or Jennifer at 877-1652 or Email at mgr937@tallahasseeelks.org

Deadline for Signup is June 14th

JUNE 16TH KARAOKE

Come out and enjoy some tunes with your friends at karaoke! This month we will set up for karaoke on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. The Dinner Theme for this evening will be Beach Party/Wear Your Flip-Flops! Also, the menu will include BBQ pork ribs. YUMMY! Please join us; you won't be disappointed because we ALWAYS have a great time!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The 2017 Grand Lodge Convention will be held in Reno, Nevada July 16-19, 2017. The Florida delegation hotel is the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino located at 407 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501.

All attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and all hotel reservations for the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino must be made directly with the hotel. You may do this by phone or online at our website, www.flelks.org. The room rate is $137.07 per night (includes taxes & resort fee).

For Reservations by Phone – (775) 325-7401 – Must mention Group Code ISELKF7 (the first letter is the letter i as in igloo)

The cutoff date for reservations is June 13, 2017 or when our 180 rooms are sold out.

Our hotel is located about six miles (a 12-minute drive) from the convention center; therefore, the

Grand Lodge will operate buses from our hotel.

For more information, visit: http://www.floridaelks.org/2017-grand-lodge-convention STATE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

“Blast Elkdom into the Future” April, 2017

Hello Florida Elks!

We are in the countdown of our Elk year. March was the month where we anticipated a membership increase in quite a long time. With all our Lodges pulling together, we will accomplish this goal.

I want to thank all members who stepped up in our state to be Exalted Rulers and officers. We are going to have a fantastic year next year. Endorsed State President Carl Gerace and Endorsed Frank Malatesta have some great ideas and we all need to back them as much or more as you did with me.

STATE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Cont’d

This year we tried to do some new things and some of them worked and some did not. We need to improve on the process and make changes to better our ideas. Last month we attended the Georgia state convention and also attended the Elks Regional Hoop Shoot contest in Valdosta, GA. The great state of Florida has four (4) winners. The most in a while. I also attended the Blue Star and Gold Star dedication held in West Palm Beach. Even had the opportunity to participate in the parade. All and all, this year was a great year and I thank all members for your support. April 1 starts off a brand new year. New Exalted Rulers, new officers and new committee people. You need to back your Lodge’s leadership. They took the position to help the Lodge go forward. Some of their ideas may not seem worthwhile to you, but it is the membership you are trying to please. Try all new ideas. We don’t want to get caught up in the EVOLUTION theory of “That’s the way we have always done it.” We need change, we need to go forward. Old school is great, but the latest generation sometimes don’t like the old school attitudes. We are trying to go forward, not stay where we are. Good luck to you all. One thing you may forget about, the Lodge membership runs the Lodge. In conclusion, Carl, Cathy, Frank, Sally and I thank you all. We have the best state in the country. Remember, your ideas will “Blast Elkdom into the Future.” Fraternally, John C. Harris, State President Florida State Elks Association

CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY, April 9 CINCO DE MAYO, May 5

VETERANS STAND DOWN, April 22Many thanks to the Elks who served breakfast and/or lunch at the North Florida Veterans Stand Down. I think everyone had a good time and their efforts were certainly appreciated by the multitude of veterans.

Ron BrownPictured L-R:Lou LangnehsWayne HarrellChristy Ervin John Heyn (non Elk)Carol DobsonSamantha HeynDon DobsonSara SmithKarla JonesBarbara LangnehsRon Brown

Not Pictured:Margo RosaBob Heck (non Elk)Richard McElveenPam Armstrong

June 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Lounge Hours: Monday – Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Happy Hour: Thursday & Friday: 8 – 10 p.m.

1

Fried Chicken Lunch Buffet & Salad Bar

11–1

Elkett General Mtg 6 p.m.

Pool Tournament

6 p.m.

2

NO DINNER

3

4

Closed

5

BURGERS in Lounge $5.00

5:30 – 7:00

($5.50 w Fries or

Onion Rings)

6

LODGE MEETING

7:00 p.m.

7

BINGO 5 p.m. Cooks: Kingry Crew

8

Fried Chicken Lunch Buffet & Salad Bar

11–1

Pool Tournament 6 p.m.

9

Spaghetti Dinner and

Dance Fundraiser 5:30-9:00

10

11

Closed

12

BURGERS in Lounge $5.00

5:30 – 7:00

13

BOD begins when HC Adjourns

14

BINGO 5 p.m. Cooks: McElroy

Crew

Ceremony

12 p.m.

15

Fried Chicken Lunch Buffet & Salad Bar

11–1

Pool Tournament

6 p.m.

16

Theme Night Beach Party

Wear your Flip Flops!

Orientation 7:00 p.m.

17

Grillin’ in Troy Fain Park

Bring Yer Own Critter

5-8 p.m.

18

Lunch 11-1

19

BURGERS in Lounge $5.00

5:30 – 7:00 Burgers, Brews & Blues Night

6:30 – 8:30

20

LODGE MEETING

w/ INITIATION 7:00 p.m.

21

BINGO 5 p.m. Cooks: Tully Crew

ANTLERS Article

DEADLINE NOON

22

Fried Chicken Lunch Buffet & Salad Bar

11–1

Pool Tournament

6 p.m.

23

NO DINNER

24

25

Closed

26

BURGERS in Lounge $5.00

5:30 – 7:00

27

28

BINGO 5 p.m. Cooks: Armstrong-

Harrell-Plazarin Team

29

Fried Chicken Lunch Buffet & Salad Bar

11–1

Pool Tournament

6 p.m.

30

NO DINNER

The Antlers is a Monthly Publication

of Tallahassee Elks Lodge 937

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VOLUME 19, NUMBER 6

Tallahassee Elks Lodge 937 Officers 2017-2018

Exalted Ruler John Bozeman 212-3881

Leading Knight Chris Hunt (813) 849-8748

Loyal Knight Jonathan Miller 345-5276

Lecturing Knight Anne Marie Hartsfield 363-6502

Esquire Ricardo Scruggs 294-5442

Chaplain Ron Brown 224-6756

Inner Guard Danny McElroy 251-6336

Tiler Earl Irvin 728-4658

Secretary Wayne Harrell 212-1684

Treasurer Christy Ervin 264-7331

Trustee (5-year) Samantha Heyn (863) 287-1372

Trustee (4-year) Joelle Peek 545-6718

Trustee (3-year) Jeff Jansen 877-3639

Trustee (2-year) Tracey Austin 556-0297

Trustee (1-year) Julia Jansen 274-6694

Lodge Advisor Larry Henley, PSP 422-3507

Lodge Mediator Robert Greenberg 385-7095

Presiding Justice Sam Lewis 222-8107

North District VP Julia Ferrell 509-6440

North District DDGER Barbara Hollingsworth (386) 365-5709

State President Carl Gerace www.floridaelks.org /

Lodge 937 Programs

Adopt-A-Road Tom Walden 877-9110 Antlers Newsletter Joni Diehl 345-6919

Submit newsletter articles to: jonid13@yahoo.com

Bingo John Bozeman 212-3881

By-Laws Ron Brown 224-6756

Larry Henley 422-3507

Carl Ledig 212-7397

Gretchen Everhart Coord. Ron Brown 224-6756

Harry Anna Trust Fund Ron Brown 224-6756

Lounge Activities Christy Ervin 264-7331

Relief Committee John Bozeman 212-3881

Ritual Tracey Austin 556-0297

Scouting Ron Brown 224-6756

Visitation (Inter-Lodge) Ron Brown 224-6756

Volunteer Coordinator Carol Dobson 877-1652

Elkett President Sheila Wolfe 294-0228

Club Managers Carol Dobson 877-1652

and Jennifer Rigdon 877-1652

RV Park Manager Jeff Jansen 877-3639

Dining Room 877-2723

FAX 878-6342

National Programs

Accident Prevention Chris Hunt (813) 849-8748

Activities Committees

Drug Awareness John Bozeman 212-3881

Hoop Shoot John Bozeman 212-3881

Public Relations Brett Wellman

Community Activities John Bozeman 212-3881

Auditing & Accounting Margo Rosa 656-3858

Committee Larry Wolfe

Carol Peck 545-9633

Warner Garrison 528-8666

PER Association Wayne Harrell 212-1684

Fraternal Committees John Bozeman 212-3881

Americanism Lou Langnehs 766-5741

Flag Day John Bozeman 212-3881

Orientation Jonathan Miller 345-5276

Investigation Ricardo Scruggs John Bozeman

Jonathan Miller A M Hartsfield

Membership A M Hartsfield 363-6502

Memorial Day Lou Langnehs 766-5741

Lodge Activities John Bozeman 212-3881

Elks Memorial Day Carol Dobson 228-3263

Elks National Foundation Wayne Harrell 212-1684

ENF Scholarships Jan Thorburn 878-5757

National Veterans Service Fred Ingley 510-8134