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WILSON VOLUME 8 CLAWSON-TROY ELKS #2169 June 2017
UPCOMING EVENTS EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE
Members All,
Mother's Day was awesome, thank you to all who attended to make it a very special day.
There is a lot going on in the lodge this month.
We not only have a new Elks Awning in front, our Elks sign is fixed and it lights up the whole street! The parking lot has been fixed. That project was a full dona-tion from an anonymous donor! A Huge Thank You goes out to them for their kindness. We now need volunteers to help resurface and paint yellow lines, so please watch for that date!
Flags day is June 14! Hope to see you all out to attend! Every other Sunday is brunch at the lodge, proceeds go to Gold Key.
Joe Hopper is in need of volunteers to play Bingo at the Vets hospital on the Third Tuesday of every month starting in June!
I would like to Thank all the members that have put in many hours of volunteer time at the lodges to make our Great lodge a success. Please join us! Ask any officer what you can do to help.
Have a great Memorial weekend, hope to see ya at the Lodge soon.
Fraternally,
Sherlyn Wilson 2017-2018 Exalted Ruler
June 2 & 3 - L’Kettes Garage Sale
June 11 - Sunday Brunch
June 12 - Board / Trustee Meeting 7:30pm
June 13 - General Meeting 7:30pm
June 14 - Flag Day Ceremony 6pm
June 16 - Father’s Day BBQ Dinner
June 17 - Golf Scramble
June 25 - Sunday Brunch
June 27 - General Meeting 7:30pm
June 28 - L’Kettes Ice Cream Social
July 4 - Clawson Parade 8:30am
July 10 - Board Meeting 7:30pm
July 11 - General Meeting 7:30pm
July 22 - Movie Night
July 24 - General Meeting 7:30pm
July 28 - Steak out & Beach Party
July 30 - Tiger Game Bus Trip
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Our Hall is available for Weddings, Graduations, Baby &
Bridal Showers, Anniversary Parties, Class Reunions, Funeral
Luncheons and more!
Call the Lodge office at 248-588-6500 for booking!
Clip and bring in this coupon during the month of your birthday,
present your membership card and have a complimentary
birthday drink!!!
Clawson—Troy Elks
MEMBERS ONLY
(Not for spouses or widows)
Member Name & Number
Price
LODGE OFFICE
248-588-6500
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 5pm—8pm
Club Hours:
Sunday: Noon to Close
Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Saturday: 4pm to Close
Lunch served 11am to 2pm on Wednesday Only
Dinner served 5:30pm to 9pm
The “Lodge of Sorrow” is a 20 minute tribute to a
deceased member. It is performed at the funeral home
at the request of the family. We do request a 24 hour
notice so we have time to notify the Past Exalted Rulers
who will be performing the ceremony.
To request this service, please call the Lodge office at
248-588-6500.
Proceeds from these banks help
Special Needs Children. Pick up a
bank at the Lodge Office, fill it with
your spare change and return it when
filled!
Bob & Rose Destifano
Virginia Mertz
Thank you for your support!
Check out our brand new website at
www.clawsontroyelks.org and sign up for our
online newsletter and event alerts!
Join us on Facebook at Clawson Troy Elks 2169
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If you know of a member of our Lodge who is ill, in the
hospital, or recovering from an accident, please let one of the
officers know!
Wishing all of our Elks warm thoughts and best wishes!
Well Wishes to PER Chuck Green
“Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.“
~ Mitch Albom
L’KETTES for 2017—2018
President Nancy Burstein
Vice President Theresa Caggiano
Recording Sec. Jan Petrie 248-689-3923
Corress. Sec. Lynn Hunn 586-726-2917
Treasurer Diane Staudacher 248-722-2668
1-year Trustee Chris Adams 248-528-2266
2-year Trustee Barb Kuptz
3-year Trustee Virginia Mertz
Hon. Trustee Sue Shillair
ELK EYE PATRONS
Unity * Integrity * Humility * Dignity * Honesty
* Loyalty * Cooperation * Patriotism *
Friendship
L’KETTES CORNER
The Ladylarks will be going out for lunch on the 3rd Wednes-
day of each month. We invite all the ladies and any friends to
join us. To learn more about the Ladylarks gatherings, please
call
Virginia Mertz, 586-826- 8733 or email
The Lady larks next lunch is the 21st of June at Macy’s in Oak-
land Mall. Contact Virgina if you would like to attend.
We host a BUNCO DICE game on the 3rd Wednesday evening
at 6:30pm. This is an open event for both men and women
and you don’t need to be a member of the lodge or ladies’
group.
Now is the time to box-up unwanted items, place a price tag
on; and contact Chris Adams for the garage sale in June. Setup
is June 2nd, Sale June 3rd . Items are to be marked and clean;
and no clothes.
We’re looking forward to the Ice Cream Social on June 28th
Theresa Caggiano, Vice President, L’KETTES – 2017-2018.
Brian Hemker Robert Rourke Arthur Schaffer
Patrick Curley Diane Maluzhinsky Brian Hemker
Ronald Gandolfi Michael Gajewski Ronald Gandolphi
Karen Justin Harold Banashak Patrick Curly
Larry E Kinal Kenneth Wilson Ernest Reschke
Jerry Mc Corkle Walter Durak Karen Justin
Thomas Galka Marilyn S Hebel Ken Boback
Robert Pokowski Ernest Reschke Lucy Adams
Earl R Bosley Earl Moorhouse
John M O'riordan Sonee S Lapadot
Bob Brimm Dave Hummi
Diane Staudacher Richard Darbyshire
Jeffrey Hepburn Marvin Smolinski
4 THE ELK EYE June 2017
Member Spotlight
Member: Frank Nicholson
Years: 52 - Life Member
This proud father of 2 and local businessman can often be found
at the lodge enjoying a game of pool, chatting with friends and
family and watching the keno numbers come in.
Having been a member for over 52 years and now a life member,
Frank has volunteered his time for many, many different Elk
events, including Christmas and community events.
Frank enjoys the friendliness of the people at the Elks and the fact
that widows of members still have a place they can come and en-
joy the fun and friendly environment.
Next time you’re at the lodge stop and say hi to Frank and enjoy a
game of pool!
Thanks for being an awesome member Frank! Here’s to the next
50 years!
CTE Officers Represent at the 2017 State Spring Convention
On May 19 & 20, officers from the Clawson Troy Elks club attended the 2017 Michigan Elks Association State Conven-
tion in Sault Ste Marie.
The session focused on the annual changing of officers as new State and District officers where elected. Break out ses-
sions focused on member retention and recruitment of new members.
Attending the conference on behalf of the lodge were: Exalted Ruler - Sher Wilson, Esteemed Loyal Knight - Gerald Robbins,
Esteemed Lecturing Knight - Jennifer Robbins, Lodge Secretary - Sue Palmer, Lodge Treasurer - Diane Staudacher and Past State
President Jerry McCorkle.
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In and Around the Club...
Members enjoying a night of fun and fellowship!
Members enjoying a friendly game of pool
Shirley Frank assists Terry Harper during karaoke
night on her harmonica!
Baby Kaitlyn gets some attention from
ER Sher Wilson
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Welcome New Members!
The lodge welcomed a new member on Tuesday
May 23rd!
Welcome to Clawson Troy Elks!
Heather Zirotte!
All members are encouraged to bring your friends
and family to check out the lodge as prospective
members! We can’t grow if people don’t know!
Spread the word about your lodge and help us keep
our doors open!
New Officers Installed!
Tuesday, May 9th saw 2 new officers installed at the Lodge:
Mr. Bob Frank was installed as the 4 year Trustee and Robert
Obrinski was installed as the 5 year Trustee.
We look forward to having Bob and Rob join the officers and
helping us move into the future!
There are still Lodge Officer positions open:
Chaplin
1 Year Trustee
Tiler
Esquire
If you are interested in becoming a lodge officer or what one
of these positions do, see ER Sher Wilson or another current
officer.
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Elk Eye Subscriptions Offered!
In an effort to defray costs, we have stopped mailing the Elk
Eye to every club member. Instead, the Elk Eye is emailed and
posted on the club website at
http://www.clawsontroyelks.org.
We understand that some members may not utilize the inter-
net or email and would like to have the Elk Eye mailed. In or-
der to accommodate this request, the Board of Directors has
authorized a subscription service for the Elk Eye of $25 for a
full year. This will cover the cost of printing and postage and
allow us to accommodate the requests of our members.
In order to subscribe to the Elk Eye, fill out the form below
and bring it to the lodge or call the lodge at 248-588-6500 .
Subscriptions will start with the July issue and end with the
March 2018 issue. The price will be prorated for this year to
$18.90 for the remainder of the 2017 Lodge year.
Name: __________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________
City: ____________________________________________
State: ___________________________________________
Zip Code: ________________________________________
Mail to:
Elk Eye Subscription
2549 Elliott
Troy MI 48083
Lawn & Grounds Help Needed!!
Do you like being outside and love the smell of fresh cut
grass? The Lodge is always looking for people to help with
mowing, trimming and weeding, even volunteers to help plant
flowers and help our patio look awesome. If you have a green
thumb or even just a desire to help out, please see one of
your officers or trustees to sign up!
Detroit Tigers Bus Trip!
On July 30th we will be taking a bus trip to see the
Detroit Tigers vs the Huston Astros at Comerica Park!
Tickets are $45 each and include the bus ride! Space is
limited and tickets are on a first come basis. See ER Sher
Wilson for Tickets!
Join us for Sunday Brunch
June 11th & 25th
11am to 2pm
Any Style Eggs - $5.25
2 Eggs any style
2 Sausage links
2 Strips of bacon
Hash browns
Bar Drinks - $3.00
Bloody Mary
Mimosa
Irish Coffee
Spiked Sweet Tea
French Toast - $5.25
2 Sausage links
2 Strips of bacon
Hash browns
Standard Drinks - $1.00
Coffee
Tea
Orange juice
8 THE ELK EYE June 2017
The Story of the Friendly Elk…
Courtesy of Sue Palmer: Lodge Secretary
Firefighter Is Battling A Wildfire When An Elk Walks Up Behind Him… But Watch What
Happens!
All animals need a community — a group of fellow creatures to hunt with, travel with,
and make life a little less lonely. For some wild animals, losing their birth family means
they need to find their own community in other ways.
In Kittitas County, Washington, locals knew about an elk who would wander onto near-
by farms after being abandoned by her family. The elk was known to approach cows and
goats, but her search of companionship hasn’t stopped with friends of the four-legged
variety… as one group of first responders recently learned firsthand!
One day, a group of hard-working firefighters responded to a blaze in the woods of
Kittitas County, Washington. While on a break at one of their command posts, they got
a welcome surprise after a hard day’s work: a friendly elk walked up to say hello!
The elk, named Buttons, is a fixture in the community, and many locals have seen her
hanging around their ranches and farms. Buttons was abandoned by her family at a young age, so she started hanging around
with groups of cows and goats on a nearby hillside.
She’s been a part of the Kittitas County community ever since, and she’s even become something of a local celebrity. While most
elk keep a safe distance from humans, Buttons has no hesitations about saying hi up close. Sometimes she even shows her affec-
tion in the form of a nuzzle or a sloppy kiss!
Several elk herds have come through the area, but Buttons seems to prefer
hanging out with her new friends — animals and humans alike. The fire-
fighters reported that during her visit to their post, this sweet elk made sure
to make the rounds and give kisses to every officer there.
With so much love to go around, it’s safe to say that Buttons the elk will
never be lonely again!
Remember, as Elks our actions define not only us, but the organization and
morals we stand for…
Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love & Fidelity…
Wherever you may roam in life… Always be a friendly Elk….
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Messages from the GER Meeting the needs of veterans and military members
Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler
MICHAEL F. ZELLEN
The Elks National Veterans Service Commission was established in 1946, immediately after World War II, with the sole mission of
“Serving Our Nations Veterans.” Though much has changed since then, the Elks’ dedication to serve our veterans and military
members in need has never changed.
Recently, I traveled to Washington, D.C., the epicenter of the military and veterans’ affairs government agencies. Joined by Past
Grand Exalted Ruler Paul Helsel and Government Relations team members Shawn Bullard and Jennifer Naaden, we met with top
military and veteran officials. In these meetings, I received resounding gratitude and admiration for the Elks’ service to the military
and veterans.
The leaders asked the Elks to join them in addressing two challenges. First, numerous veterans are struggling to find employment.
Frequently employers misunderstand a veteran’s skill set and how to utilize it. This confusion has led to an increase of homeless
veterans.
Second, there is a lack of awareness among the National Guard Bureau of the Elks’ programs available for their members, veterans
and their families.
How can your Lodge alleviate these problems? The answer will vary Lodge to Lodge, but here are some ideas. Your Lodge could
facilitate career fairs, host workshops for business leaders on translating a veteran’s skills into success, and provide veterans with
professional skills training. Additionally, your Lodge could provide scholarships for veterans to further their education.
Since the onset of the War on Terror, National Guard members have been called to serve at an unprecedented rate. This has creat-
ed difficulties for soldiers and their families. Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau Lieutenant General Hokanson asked for great-
er collaboration between National Guard units and Local Lodges.
Hokanson has shared information on the Elks’ programs, encouraging his Adjutant Generals to form relationships with Local Lodg-
es. I ask every Lodge to reach out to your local National Guard unit and engage it on how to best support the soldiers and their
families.
Look for more details of my D.C. trip in the July/ August edition of The Elks Magazine for more about the new partnerships with
congressional, administration and military leaders.
May God bless our veterans and the men and women who serve in the military worldwide, and may God bless America. They will
all be in the line of duty, and some of them may give their lives in that duty.
Thank you for Caring and Sharing and for continuing to demonstrate that, “Elks are Leading the Way.”
– Follow our travels at https://travelsofgermikezellen.wordpress.com/
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ENF in Your State! Each year, the Elks National Foundation aims to grant more money back to your state than it received from your state in donations. These grants help fund the state Elks associations’ major charitable projects, which include aid for people with disabilities, cancer research, children’s hospitals, youth camps, and safe havens for abused fami-lies. One beneficiary is, the Games Uniting Mind and Body Or-ganization. The program was created by the Louisiana Elks Association. GUMBO is a track and field competition designed for school-aged students with physical or visual disabilities. GUMBO presents an opportunity for the stu-dents to earn the positive characteristics of participating in sports, such as, self-confidence, testing one’s physical abilities, and setting goals that lead to success. Learn about other state major projects here: enf.elks.org/StateGrants. In 2017-18, the Elks National Foundation granted $9.35 million to state Elks associations through State Charities Grants, Special Project Grants and Bonus Grants. These grants help fund each state’s major charitable projects. To find out how the ENF is helping your state, visit enf.elks.org/YourState
LODGE OFFICERS for 2017—2018
Exalter Ruler Sherlyn Wilson
Esteemed Leading Knight Tim Cooley
Esteemed Loyal Knight Gerald Robbins
Esteemed Lecturing Knight Jennifer Robbins
Secretary Sue Palmer
Treasurer Diane Staudacher
Chaplin Open
Inner Guard Wendy Lynn Ujcich
Esquire Open
Tiler Open
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1-year Trustee Open
2-year Trustee Raymond LePage
3-year Trustee Bernard LePage
4-year Trustee Robert Frank
5-year Trustee Robert Obrinski
Lifetime Members Approved
At the May 9th General meeting the membership vote on
granting the following members lifetime member status.
Congratulations to all!
Eugene Burke
Micheal Gajewski
Terrance Harper
Joseph Hopper
Harold Marshall
Martin McSwain
Charles Redlin
Wolfgang Uhrig
Daniel White
Honorary Life Member
Sherlyn Wilson
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CLAWSON TROY LODGE NO. 2169
PAST EXALTED RULERS ASSOCIATION
1960—61 Lewis Kline* 1980—81 Al Festa 1997—98 Walter Durak
1961—62 Llewelyn Evans* 1981—82 Jay Embry* 1998—99 Ken Sundberg
1962—63 Burdette Gibbs* 1982—83 Jerry McCorkle 1999—00 Ron Sauger
1963—64 Chester Simpson 1983—84 Ole Clippert* 2000—01 Ken Wilson
1964—65 Dewey Bennett* 1984—85 Jim Eller* 2001—02 David Fulton
1965—66 Robert Patterson* 1985—86 Ken Rothenstine 2002—03 Joe Steimel
1966—67 Dudley Richerson* 1986—87 Doug Elliott* 2003—04 John Davidson
1967—68 William Smith* 1986—87 Dan Bouchuk (Ferndale) 2004—05 Richard Petrie*
1968—69 James Spence* 1987—88 Jim Fasse 2005—06 Jerry Setnicky
1969—70 Emmit Alley* 1988—89 Bob Brimm 2006—07 Tracy Setnicky
1970—71 Gerald Whiting* 1989—90 Rob Berger 2007—08 Ron Gandolfi
1971—72 Bruce Thornton* 1990—91 Jim Back 2008—09 Jerry McCorkle
1972—73 Gerald Whiting* 1991—92 Charles Green 2009—10 Joe Sclafani
1973—74 Oliver Chayle* 1991—92 Donald Kothe (Southfield) 2010—11 Diane Staudacher
1974—75 Charles Beema Sr.* 1992—93 Larry Kinal 2011—12 Sharon Malendowski
1975—76 George Schwarz 1993—94 Ron Malendowski 2012—13 Diane Maluzhinsky
1976—77 Colonel Rowland* 1994—95 Jack Hunn 2013—14 Jack Hunn
1977—78 Edward Wilson* 1995 Lynwood Roe* 2014—15 Laura McGeorge
1978—79 Thomas Dadswell* 1996 Charles Green 2015—16 Tim Cooley
1979—80 Walter Jensen* 1996—97 Gerald Brown 2016—17 Sherlyn Wilson
* Deceased
Veteran Services
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Elks National Veteran Services Troy VFW Post 4037
www.elks.org/vets/programs.cfm 2375 East Maple Road
email: [email protected] Troy, MI 48083
773.755.4736 248-689-7289
Oakland County Veterans Counselor Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Agent 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 26 E 1151 Crooks Road Pontiac, MI 48341 Troy, MI 48084 248-858-0785 248-655-1265 [email protected] 1151 Crooks Road Troy, MI 48084 248-655-1250 [email protected]
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