B. P. O. E.Ithaca Lodge No. 636, Inc.

February 2021 Antler Copy Deadline: Noon, January 21, 2021

LODGE OFFICERS:Exalted Ruler Patrick Neff

Esteemed Leading Knight Scott A. Rougeau

Esteemed Loyal Knight Vacant

Esteemed Lecturing Knight VacantSecretary

Timothy J. KesslerTreasurer

Judith R. WoodEsquire

Maureen VastbinderChaplin

Philip L. HutchingsInner Guard

Tammy LongabaughTiler

David Longabaugh

TrusteesEdward J. SneddonE. Thomas Morgan

Mike LungerMatthew Cicchetti

June Gee

SOUTHERN TIER DISTRICTNew York State Elks Association

DDGER Jamie Sisson

State Vice President Steven M. Crozier

OUR MOTTO“The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand; their virtues upon the

tablets of love and memory.”

Volume 93, No.10 January 2021 Membership: 301 (Delinquent 17)

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONEHAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE2021 is here! I would like to start by asking eve-

ryone to take a moment and reflect on the past year. While there have been some bumps in the road this year, we have weathered the storm better than most. With the progress we have made this year, with all the shutdowns and limitations, image if we were able to operate at full pace.

We started December with our annual Elks Me-morial Service which was exceptionally well done. Thank You to Tim Kessler for making everything run smoothly. The Savage Club prerecorded music (along with video) was fabulous. Thank You June Gee who prepared all the food (and Leanne Field for passing around the food). Thank You John Perko who did his usual wonderful job on the eulogies. The Lodge looks beautiful with all the holiday decora-tions. THANK YOU, Rita Carlson and Deb Nor-man, for all you do to put our best face forward.

April is getting closer and we still have a couple open Officer positions. Anyone interested should contact myself or Lodge Secretary, Tim Kessler for more information. Remember that we go back to (2) meetings per month in Feb, March & April. We will be nominating officers at the first meeting in Febru-ary and voting on those nominations at the second meeting in February.

We had a response from a veteran who received one of our welcome home baskets. He called the Lodge to thank us for all the things he received and to explain how much it meant to him. I want to thank Gary Carlson again for getting this grant approved

in record time. It really touches the heart to hear how much something so small meant to someone who is starting out with nothing. It should be a reminder to all of us that no matter how small the act of kindness is we can all make a difference to someone who is in need.

We have received many positive responses to our programs this year. They are posted on the bulletin board so take a moment to read them. The diction-aries have all been distributed, our Veterans baskets delivered, local food pantry’s have received several grants and we are just getting started. There are still a few hats for sale, available at the bar. THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed Lodge pins for our Lodge pin cabinet located near the bar.

We have been initiating many new members the last few months and plan on initiating (8) new members in January. It has been wonderful to see so many new faces in the Lodge regularly and to see them interact-ing with the older members.

Our donations to Elks National Foundation have been nearly double the per capita, with the grants we have received this year we have gotten nearly $4 dol-lars in grants for every $1 dollar contributed.

In closing, I would like to say that while there is light at the end of the tunnel in 2020, we are not out of the woods yet, so keep up the good work with masks and social distancing. THANK YOU ALL for every-thing you do to make us who we are.

Fraternally, Patrick L. Neff, Exalted Ruler

January 1New Year’s Day

Lodge OpenQueen of Hearts 4 PM

Raffle Draw 5 PM

January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Jeff’s Lunch Noon-3 PM

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Jeff’s Hotdogs 3-8 PM

January 8, 15, 22, 29Friday Food 6-8 PM

Queen of Hearts 7 PM

January 13Initiation Dinner 6 PMLodge Meeting 7 PM

PER Meeting

January 20Board Meeting 6 PM

If you know of a member who is having a medical situation or any other problem and may appreciate a card, call or visit, please let our secretary, Tim Kessler, know at 273-3172 or email to secretary@ ithacaelks.org.

Our Members On The Mend

At HomeGeorge FeigelDiane Sweet

Outside Care Facilities:Ronald GladstoneCharles Tallman

What’s Hot At The Elks Lodge #636

Exalted Ruler’s Message…

DUES NOTICEFull Years Dues $100.00 April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 $ ____________Half Years Dues 60.00 April 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020 $ ____________Semi Annual Dues 40.00 October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 $ ____________Life Member Dues 50.00 April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 $ ____________

Note: All the above dues include the “mandatory” Grand Lodge & State Association Fees, Dues and Assessments.

Building Fund ($25.00 suggestion) $ ______________

National Foundation $10.00 per year for 10 years $ ______________

Major Projects Fund ($8.00 minimum) $ ______________

TOTAL $ _____________Note: Our goal this year is to wipe out as much of the expense of the Antler (Approximately $5,000.00 per year.) To do this we must send as many Antlers as we can by email. If you wish to receive the Antler by email, please send your address with this dues card.

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Birthdays for the month of JANUARY

Don’t forget to stop in for your Birthday drink on the club!

02 – Schug, Robert J

06 – Gombas, Cheryl

08 – Schug, Peter N Siany, Lawrence W

09 – Digiacomo, Angelo R

10 – Stazi, Mike A

11 – Haag II, Mark W

15 – Slaght, Stephen R

16 – Ward, William F

17 – David, Joseph M

18 – Moran, Richard M

20 – Amici, Carmen A

22 – Fabi, Louis

23 – Nazer, David J

24 – Rich, Gerald L

26 – Reeves, P Kennedy

27 – Clines, Kevin W Dietershagen, John H

27 – Whittaker, Jack K

28 – Yaple, Arthur G

30 – Jager, Peter H

Planned Initiations (For 1/13/2021)n Joshua Gerner Proposed by Hank Tarrn Giulio Ciaschi Proposed by Dom Cicchettin Leon Anderson, Jr. Proposed by Tim Kessler

n Mary Ciaschi Proposed by Judy Woodn Wendy Paterniti Proposed by June Geen John Reeves Proposed by Hank Tarrn Peter Strizack Proposed by Ed Sneddon

From The Secretary’s Corner If you have not yet paid your dues for 2020-2021, please do so soon. There are still 17 Members with

delinquent dues. Though our Lodge was closed for a period of time due to COVID-19, we still have bills and insurances to pay. Your dues payments will help out greatly with meeting our obligations.

Have a friend worthy of Elkdom? Get them an application & Propose them today!

Board of Governors Meeting…Wednesday, December 16, 2020

(Virtual Meeting via Email due to Weather & Lodge Closure) Attend-ees: Pat Neff, Tim Kessler, Judy Wood, June Gee, Ed Sneddon, Tom Morgan, Mike Lunger, Scott Rougeau & Matt Cicchetti

Discussed Personnel Issues.

Apartment Update: The lease for the 2021-2022 School Year has been signed by the current tenants. Instead of the normal 11-month lease, this will be a 12-month lease, so an extra month of revenue for the lodge.

New Year’s Day: Angela has requested New Year’s Day off, so Tim will be tending bar from noon to 8pm. We will have some sort of food that day; will advertise via email when confirmed.

Initiations: Gary Bordoni will be cooking the Initiation Dinner on January 13th.

Coffee Maker: Discussion about purchasing a Keurig for those mem-bers that just want 1-2 cups of coffee so that we’re not wasting a full pot.

Discussed the Calendar from Jan-AprilRespectfully submitted,

June Gee, Trustee

Up-To-Date Building InformationUp-to-date information regarding our Lodge is distributed via mass email transmissions. Be sure that you are signed up to receive the Lodge emails like the monthly calendar emails. You can sign up on our website at: www.ithacaelks.org, or by emailing info@ithacaelks.org

Thank You, Chip Wood, And Co. For The 33 Club Get Together!

You know, sometimes good things just happen. Well, when Chip Wood is in charge, you know good times are the usual. And that ain’t bad!

Thanks Chip for your usual leadership of a hard-working band. Special thanks to Tony Joseph in the kitchen, the grinning greeter Lou Fabi and the game organizer, Coach John McNally.

And of course, Mr. Jeff was hard at work behind the bar. It’s amazing how Jeff survives a week-end with the extra work he has to perform with his lunches on Saturday. He now has to personally serve you instead of the buffet. That $3 ante doesn’t make it with the work Mr. Jeff puts out each Saturday. A $5 spot would do nicely.

The Editor

Thank You To The Folks For Their Special Efforts On The Dec. Antler

Once again, we kept with the tradition of printing the December Antler in festive holiday colors. Thank you to Maria Bise, who designs our monthly publication, for her hard work from way out in California.

Also, many thanks to Lisa at The Mailbox for printing the December issue in color at no extra cost. Both of your efforts were certainly recognized by many of our members.

DICTIONARY PROJECTWe have reached our 2020/2021 Dictionary Goal! Help us start saving for next year’s 3rd Graders! Mark the Amount you wish to give:$72.00 Buys 24 Student Dictionaries. Please consider a Gift to the Tompkins County 3rd graders

Mark the Amount you wish to give:

_____$40 ____$80 ____$120 _____$ Other

Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

Please make checks payable to the Ithaca Elks Lodge #636 with “Dictionary Project” as a memo.

PHOENIX AUTO OF ITHACA

119 Auburn RoadLansing, NY 14882

607-533-4433

10% Discount to all Paid Up Elks Members

Patrick Neff James Neff

118 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850Ph: 607.257.6035 | Fax: 888.339.8337

Sally A. HoytVice President

W. David BanfieldSr. Vice President

Turn Your Bottles & Cans Into Cash For The Lodge!

We have registered an account with K&H Redemption Center

They will give 6¢ for every bottle/can and donate the funds directly to the ithaca elks lodge #636.

Simply drop off your bottles & cans to K&H located at:

900 West state street, ithaca ny 14850 And tell them you want donated to the ithaca elks ldoge

Congrats Brother ChaseCongratulations to Brother Elk, Josh Chase, on winning the Tompkins

Trust Company’s “Raymond Van Houtte Teacher Award”.“Josh Chase was recognized by the Tompkins Trust Company and the

Legacy Foundation with a certificate and monetary award for his out-standing efforts to improve education in the Ithaca City School District.” In true Elk fashion, Josh donated his monetary award to help needy kids in the community during the holidays.

Congratulations & Well-Done Josh!

Certificate to Celebrate Businesses that Fly the Flag

The Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee continues its newest Ameri-canism program, the “Certificate of Honor for Properly Flying the Unit-ed States Flag”. The purpose of the program is for Elks Lodges to inter-act with and honor local businesses for properly displaying and flying the United States flag during the day and night with proper illumination.

Calling All MembersThe Ithaca Elks Lodge is looking for nominations from our current

membership to recognize those businesses that properly Fly the Flag as stated above. Send your nominations to Lodge Secretary, Tim Kessler at secretary@ithacaelks.org or by leaving message at the lodge, 607-273-3172. Officers appointed by the Exalted Ruler will then visit those busi-nesses and if worthy, will issue a Framed Certificate of Honor to that local business.

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www.ithacaelks.org JANUARY 2021 Lodge Phone: 273-3172Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2NEW YEAR’S DAY

LODGE CLOSED

Queen of Hearts 4:00 PM

Raffle Draw 5:00 PM

Jeff’s LunchNoon - 3:00 PM

3 4 5 6 7 8 9Jeff’s Hot Dogs3:00 -8:00 PM

LODGE CLOSED LODGE CLOSEDFriday Food

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Queen of Hearts7:00 PM

Jeff’s LunchNoon - 3:00 PM

10 11 12 13 14 15 16Jeff’s Hot Dogs3:00 -8:00 PM

LODGE CLOSED LODGE CLOSEDInitiation Dinner

6:00 PMLodge Meeting

7:00 PM PEO Meeting

Friday Food5:00 - 8:00 PM

Queen of Hearts7:00 PM

Jeff’s LunchNoon - 3:00 PM

17 18 19 20 21 22 23Jeff’s Hot Dogs3:00 -8:00 PM

LODGE CLOSED LODGE CLOSED Board Meeting6:00 PM

Antler Deadline Noon

Friday Food5:00 - 8:00 PM

Queen of Hearts7:00 PM

Jeff’s LunchNoon - 3:00 PM

24 25 26 27 28 29 30Jeff’s Hot Dogs3:00 -8:00 PM

LODGE CLOSED LODGE CLOSEDFriday Food

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Queen of Hearts7:00 PM

Jeff’s LunchNoon - 3:00 PM

31Jeff’s Hot Dogs3:00 -8:00 PM