December 2020 – January 2021
LODGE OFFICERS 2020-2021 EXALTED RULER Joe Carpio ESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT Carolyn Vallee ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT Adam T. Palermo ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT Bob Mancini SECRETARY Rocky Gillis TREASURER John Beatty ESQUIRE Glenn Vallee, PERCHAPLIN Jenny Jendrzewski INNER GUARD Laurie Davis TILER Marilou Clayton ORGANIST Vacant PRESIDING JUSTICE Kelly Martin TRUSTEES One Year Paul Uccello, PER
Two Year Rick Sheldon, PER, COB
Three Year Don Harger Four Year Kevin DeLoreto, PER
Five Year
Rex Clayton, PER Westbrook Elks # 1784
Where Everyone is Someone
A Message from your Exalter Ruler…
Greetings to all Members of the Westbrook Lodge #1784
I hope this letter finds you and your loved ones in good
health. At this time the Covid-19 epidemic is rapidly
increasing throughout the country. Westbrook is now in the
red for positive cases. Governor Lamont has rolled back
Phase 3 to Phase 2.1 and is considering going back to Phase
1. The Board of Directors and I have made the decision to
implement a new protocol of taking the temperature of anyone entering the
building and having them sign a contact tracing form. We felt it best for
everyone’s safety.
Our District Deputy has informed us that this year’s Memorial Service held
on the first Sunday in December will be done virtually, again for everyone’s
safety.
I would like to Thank our Veteran’s Committee for a beautiful Flag
Retirement Ceremony last month.
At this time we are still working to improve the Lodge, we are installing new
concrete steps to the front door for safer access to the facility.
We are still planning Dinner by the Sea for New Year’s Eve (reservations
required) and our annual Bloody Mary Lunch New Year’s Day.
I would like to take this time to wish all Members and their families a very
Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Please check our Facebook page for any further updates as things have been
changing on a daily basis.
Fraternally,
Joe Carpio
Exalted Ruler
Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784
LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Wednesday, 11:30am-3pm; Thursday, 11:30am-7pm
Friday & Saturday, 11:30am-9pm; Sunday, 11:30am-6pm Lodge Secretary’s Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 10:30am-5pm Permittee: Paul Champlin
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joe Carpio Paul Uccello, PER Carolyn Vallee Rick Sheldon, PER, COB Adam T. Palermo Don Harger
Bob Mancini Kevin DeLoreto, PER Rex Clayton, PER
New Candidates
Candidates Proposed By
GOVERNING BODYJoe Carpio, ER; Chairman Carolyn Vallee Rick Sheldon, PER Adam T. Palermo Don Harger
Bob Mancini
Kevin DeLoreto, PER Paul Uccello, PER Rex Clayton, PER
MEMBERS OF THE YEAR
Officer of the Year: Robert J. Mancini Elk of the Year: Gary J. Brooks
Irish Person of the Year: Catherine “Foxy” VanBlaricom
Italian Person of the Year: John Paolillo Citizen of the Year: Donna J. Valentino
The Antlergram
Is published monthly except for December/January
combined issue
Non-profit organization standard mail postage paid at Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475
Permit No. 415 Westbrook B.P.O.E. #1784 142 Seaside Avenue P.O. Box 384
Westbrook, CT 06498
ISSUE NO 11- 2020
Westbrook Elks # 1784 – Major Committee Chairs
Contact Chairs directly or
Chickie Harger, Coordinator @ 860-399-9191, Ext 9
Activities/ Gate - Joe Carpio
[email protected]
Auditing/Accounting - Paul Chanoine
[email protected]
Charitable/Bingo Gaming - Don Harger
[email protected]
Community Projects - Carolyn Vallee
[email protected]
Decorating Committee - Barbara DeLoreto
[email protected]
Drug Awareness/Americanism - Jim Madden 860-388-1815
ENF - Linda Nolf
[email protected]
Emblem Club - Fran Fellows
[email protected]
Fraternal Comm.- Kevin DeLoreto
[email protected]
Gate Keeper - Barbra and Mike White
[email protected]
Gov. Relations - Paul Uccello, PER
[email protected]
Hoop Shoot - Gary Brooks
[email protected]
Landscape Comm.- Sharon Ruzycki
[email protected]
Lodge Activities -
Kevin DeLoreto [email protected]Membership - Gary Brooks
[email protected]
Music Comm.- John Moniello [email protected]
Music Comm.- Gino Popolizio [email protected]
Public Relations - Dick Siedzik
[email protected]
Ritualistic - John Mayo
[email protected]
Soccer Shoot - Jerry Cox, PER
[email protected]
Veterans Comm. - Jenell Smith Janes
[email protected]
Veterans Comm. - Ivette Garcia-Linares
[email protected]
Youth Activities - Chet Bialicki
[email protected]
MEMBERS SOCIAL NIGHT HOSTS
January 18, 2021
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Call 1-800-733-2767
to schedule an appointment
CONNECTICUT
HAS
SHORTAGE OF BLOOD.
THE LODGE WILL HOLD
THIS BLOOD DRIVE AS
SCHEDULED.
IF YOU CAN, PLEASE
DONATE!!!
PLEASE BRING A MASK!!!!
Blood Drive
See our calendar for Dinner Specials
& Hours of Service!
December
TIP OF THE ANTLERS TO
Don Harger for working
with the town of Westbrook
to extend our pavilion’s usage,
allowing us to use it from May
1st-October 31st. Thanks, Don!
Heidi Anne Toussaint: Westbrook, CT., Occupational Therapist Jamie Corrone: Clinton, CT., UCONN Grad Student Elizabeth Breck: Madison, CT., Social Worker
William Paul Wethey: Bolton, CT., Retired Jreter Solak: Newington, CT., Sales Diane Eichler: Madison, CT., Retired Russell Francis: Madison, CT., Retired Ian Hotham: Clinton, CT., Chemist
Shirley R. Carroll: Hilton Head Island, S. C., Retired Thomas A. Sebastian: Clinton, CT., Retired
Rodrigo Perez-Zambrano: Westbrook, CT., Engineer; Eversource Stanley Drozd: Killingworth, CT., Retired
Charles P. Olsen: Old Saybrook, CT Manager U.S.C.G.A. Kathleen LeConche: Old Say Brook, CT
Daniel Grunwald: Ivoryton, CT
Victoria Ahern, Branford, CT, Administrative Assistant William Houde: Branford CT
Lisa Corrone Lisa Corrone Charles J Crawley Jr Charles J Crawley Charles J Crawley Jr Charles J Crawley Jr Robert Allison Randy Grounds Tony Palermo Robert Allison John R Giannini Al Quarti Al Fecteau Julie Haylon Transfer Demit Joseph M. Tierney Transfer Demit
Sickness & Distress
NONE
Lodge of Sorrows
David Kukta: Age71, Elk Years 37
Dorothy Moore: Age 91, Elk Years 12
In Memoriam 2020
Peter R. Knutson, PER ∙ Howard Bennett ∙ Richard Carroll ∙ James F. Castelli Peter Clark ∙ Thomas D’Antico ∙ Glen Dennison ∙ Stephen Donnelly Lyle F. Eastman, II ∙ Marguerite H. Foster ∙ Gerald Gedney ∙ Shirley P. Hall
William Hutchins, Jr.∙ Jack Kallinich ∙ Jean D. Kramer ∙ John T. McGrath Ronald C. Rockwood ∙ Leon P. Rudewicz ∙ Richard G. Sagen, Sr.∙ John Soehnlein
Robert Stapleton ∙ William C. Tooker ∙ Ernest A Yeske, Jr.
January
TIP OF THE ANTLERS T
The Veteran’s Committee
for conducting the Flag
Retirement Ceremony on November
14th. Pictures can be found in their
column! Many thanks to all!
Sunda y Monda y Tuesda y Wednesda y Thursda y Frida y Satur da y 11/29 11/30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1/1/2021 1/2/2021 Governing Body Mtg./ Board of Directors Mtg. 6 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 5 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 5 pm
Dinner By The Sea* 5 - 9 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Governing Body Mtg./ Board of Directors Mtg. 6 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Pub Menu 3 - 7 pm Dinner Special (3 - 7 pm) Chicken Parmigiana $10.00 Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Pub Menu 3 - 7 pm Dinner Special (3 - 7 pm) Pot Roast $12.00 Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Pub Menu 3 - 7 pm Dinner Special (3 - 7 pm) Fried Chicken $12.00 Lunch 11:30 am - 5 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Join us for Premium Bloody Mary’s & Lunch
11:00 am – 3:00 pm ( Food must be ordered to purchase Alcohol) New Year’s Day Lodge Hours 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5- 9 pm Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm
Lodge Closed
Christmas Eve
Lodge Hours
11:30 am-5:00
pm
Elk’s Virtual Memorial Service 2:00 P.M.New Year’s Eve Dinner by the Sea Offering a special Dinner by the Sea Menu
Seatings from 6:00– 9:00 pm Seating is Limited Reservations Required Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch
Sunda y M onda y Tuesda y Wednesda y Thursda y Frida y Satur da y 12/27/2020 12/28/2020 12/29/2020 12/30/2020 12/31/2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Governing Body Mtg./ Board of Directors Mtg. 6 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 5 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 5 pm
Dinner By The Sea* 5- 9 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Governing Body Mtg./ Board of Directors Mtg. 6 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Pub Menu 3 - 7 pm Dinner Special (3 - 7 pm) Chicken Parmigiana $10.00 Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Pub Menu 3 - 7 pm Dinner Special (3- 7 pm)
Baked Stuffed Shrimp $12.00
Lunch 11:30 am - 5 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 6 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm 31 Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm Food Available 11:30 am - 6 pm 11:30 am - 3 pm Lunch
New Year’s Eve Dinner by the Sea Offering a special Dinner
by the Sea Menu Seatings from 6:00– 9:00 pm Seating is Limited Reservations Required Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm Balloting Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Pub Menu 3 - 7 pm Dinner Special (3 - 7 pm) Steak $15.00 Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm Pub Menu 3 - 7 pm Dinner Special (3 - 7 pm)
Stuffed Chicken Breast $10.00
Lunch 11:30 am - 5 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Lunch 11:30 am - 5 pm Dinner By The Sea*
5 - 9 pm
Blood Drive
1:00 pm to
Please confirm all events at westbrookelks.com
Elks Memorial Service
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and out of
an abundance of caution, the December
6
thMemorial Service will be conducted
virtually.
A link will be posted on our website
(westbrookelks.com) & will be available
for download.
We apologize for the inconvenience and
hope that we resume normal activities
soon. Stay safe!
The faults of our Members we write upon the sand,
their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory.
ENF Per-Member-Giving Goal
Right now, our Lodge is averaging under a $1.00 per
member. Elks’ support makes the work of the ENF
possible, and every donation helps. To encourage
support, the National President announces a
per-member-giving goal ever year. This year, the goal is $4.80.
Lodges that reach the per-member-giving goal this year
are eligible for a Gratitude Grant next year.
If you have not donated this year, or if your donation was
under our Lodge’s goal,
your support is not only appreciated but needed. Anyone
who needs help donating online, feel free to reach out to
me or send your donation directly to our Lodge. Please
include “ENF donation” in the memo line.
Thank you,
Linda Nolf
ENF Chair
Remember the Elks motto: “Elks Care, Elks Share”.
ENF Corner
Veteran’s Corner
On November 14
th, in an intimate ceremony, our
Veteran’s Committee had the opportunity to
respectfully retire hundreds of worn and torn flags.
Thank you to Members who volunteered their time
and resources.
We also want to remember all the heroes who gave
their lives on December 7
th, 1941 at Pearl Harbor
,
Honolulu,
Hawaii, on the 79
thAnniversary.
Wreaths Across America Day: On Saturday,
December 19
thplease consider volunteering at a
wreath laying ceremony honoring veterans who have
passed by placing a wreath on their graves. There are
numerous participating cemeteries throughout the
State of Connecticut, please visit
wreathsacrossamerica.org to volunteer at a location
near you or to donate a wreath.
The Elks Veteran Committee is dedicated to serving
our veterans. We are hopeful the New Year will allow
for a resumption of group activities and celebrations.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season.
Respectfully submitted by,
Ivette Garcia-Linares
[email protected]
Lodge Hours
Monday-Wednesday, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday, 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Check our calendar for food service hours & specials!
Additional info can be found on the Lodge’s website
westbrookelks.com
& Facebook page.
Members are reminded to wear masks and observe
social distancing in all areas, including all restrooms.
To comply with the rules for Phase 2.1 (“Indoor/Outdoor Dining”) set forth by the Governor due to the Covid-19 virus, the following measures will take place to insure everyone’s safety:
1) There will be a limit to customer capacity 2) Table seatings will be placed “six feet” apart 3) Wait staff will be required to wear masks and gloves 4) Menus will be disposed of after each seating
5) Service taken for food inside the building & outdoor decks; liquor may only be purchased with food
6) Social distancing to be adhered to on the lawn as well as at the dining tables pursuant to the guidelines set by the Governor
7) Seating during peak periods will be limited to one hour We apologize for this inconvenience and hope we will be back to normal soon. Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784
Board of Directors
Veteran’s Collection Box:
The Westbrook Elks Lodge continues to collect gloves,
socks, hats & travel size toiletries
for our homeless Vets. Please
consider helping us by dropping off
your items in the box in the lobby.
We have had a great response and
hope that you will continue to
support this cause. Please feel free
to share with other Elks and
friends. You don't have to be a
member to make a donation! Thank
you!
Elks care, Elks share!
Dinner by The Sea
New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31
stOffering a special Dinner by The Sea
menu
Seatings from 5:00-9:00 pm
Seating is Limited & Reservations are
Required
Please call the Lodge Office at
860-399-9191, X1 by Friday, December
18
thto reserve
New Year’s Day
Join us for...
Premium Bloody Mary’s & Lunch
from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
New Year’s Day Lodge Hours
11:30am-3:00pm
(Food must be ordered to purchase
alcohol)
Ornaments are available for purchase at The Pink Sleigh, Julie’s Cup of Joe, the Westbrook Library or by contacting Dennis Allen (860-395-7790), Dee Collins (860-227-2856) or any Westbrook Boy Scout.
The Westbrook Elks Officers and Staff
would like to wish our Members and their
families a Happy, Healthy & Safe Holiday
Season!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 9, 2021: PER Lodge Meeting, Nomination of
Officers.
February 23, 2021: Lodge Meeting, Election of Officers
Live local, Shop local
Terry Plum’s
Guns and Ammo - Appraisals P.O. Box 502, 8 Pheasant Hill Lane
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Phone: 860-388-2083 Email: [email protected]
Fully Licensed
Holiday Hours
December 24th 11:30 am – 5:00 pm December 25th CLOSED December 31st 11:30 am – 9:00 pm January 1st 11:30 am – 3:00 pmLodge Hours
Monday – Wednesday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Limited indoor seating available.
Outdoor seating also available, as weather
conditions permit.
Pub/Lunch menu offered Monday through
Sunday; Dinner by the Sea Friday & Saturday.
Thursday Dinner Specials from 3-7 pm. Please
check the calendar for our weekly offerings or
updates.
Members are reminded to observe social
distancing and to wear masks in all indoor
areas, including all restrooms.
Should someone be in need of assistance or
have a question, please contact the Lodge via
e-mail: [email protected]
Lodge Contacts
Secretary’s Office………...………...860 399-9191 Ext. 1 Email……….………[email protected] Banquets………860 399-9191 Ext. 2 Bingo Information……...………..860-399-9191 Ext. 8 Fax………...……….860 399-3435 Website………..………..westbrookelks.com Exalted Ruler Joe Carpio………..…….860 399-9191 Ext. 6 Exalted Ruler Joe Carpio………[email protected] Antlergram email……….…[email protected] Volunteer Coordinator Chickie Harger…...…..860-399-9191 Ext. 9
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!
To Our Members….we need your
HELP!
Our Lodge is run primarily by volunteers and we don’t
have enough to cover all essential services.
Please consider signing up for one of the many available
volunteer opportunities. Any amount of time you can
give would be greatly appreciated!
Please contact Chickie Harger for more
Information at 860-399-9191, Ext. 9
DEADLINE for input in the Antlergram is the 10th!
Send your information via email to
Adam T. Palermo
[email protected]
#1784 Cottage Rental
Perfect for Weddings,
Reunions, Corporate Picnics
and Parties.
For availability and prices,
please contact the Banquet Manager
860-399-9191, Ext. 2
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Attention Veterans
The Veteran’s Committee & Lodge Office are compiling a
list of Members who are Veterans. Please fill this out and
drop it in the Veteran’s donation box.
Name_____________________________________ Phone_____________________________________ Email______________________________________ Branch ________________Dates of Service ___________
