ElksNewsletter_June15

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AMARILLO

E L K S

Lodge Newsletter

JUNE 2015 ISSUE

2014-2015 OFFICERS: Exalted Ruler: Chris Weems Leading Knight: Janis Ingland Loyal Knight: Tim White Lecturing Knight: Rob Weems Secretary: Becky Amos Treasurer: Karen Cozart Trustee- One Year: Curtis Sarah Trustee- Two Years: Chuck Jacobson Trustee- Three Years: Jimmy Shelton Trustee- Four Years: David Thomas Trustee- Five Years: Kent Fletcher Esquire: David Martinez Chaplain: Bill Kenner Inner Guard: Mike Wilson -1-

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America A Fraternal Organization.

L E T T E R From Your Exalted Ruler

Dear Elks Family

SUPPORT YOUR LODGE

Summer is almost here. So much is going on around the lodge. Our pool has been prepared and painted and will be opening the last week-end of May. The childrens playset has been set up thanks to our Pantex volunteers who worked all night and came out to set the playset up. Our children will now have a safe place to play this summer. Please help keep our pool area clean and free of food and drinks when you are finished to keep our ant population down.

Rob and I will be attending the State Elks Convention in Addison June 4-6. I am so proud to represent our lodge. On June 6, there will be a fundraiser in honor of Randy Ingland. Come out for lots

Get Your Elks Lodge #923 Pin only $3.00

of fun and fellowship. On June 14th we will be celebrating Flag Day at 2:00. Bring a pot luck dish to share after the ceremony. On June 5th we will be playing Bingo with the Vets and all are welcome to come out and support our VETS. We have two big fundraisers in July and you need to get your teams together. On July 11th we are having our 5th annual Mud Volleyball Tournament. Proceeds go to the ENF and the Sweetheart Fund. On July 19th the annual Golf Tournament will take place. The proceeds will go to a local scholarship program. Come join us and have fun.

Fill The Red Pig For Children With Special Needs

As I look at the Elk in front of our building, I reflect on Randy Ingland. He was the inspiration for starting the plan to get this Elk. He was a true Elk and he will be missed. Elks are never forgotten never forsaken. Rest in peace Randy.

Peace and Blessings,

Purchase Your Personalized Brick To Be Laid Around Our Elk Statue 6x12 $100, 12x12 $150

Chris Weems Exalted Ruler 678-8499 -2-

Memorial Day V E T

L U N C H

Brand New

P L A Y S E T

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Thank you SO much to the guys that came out and put our new playset together!

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the Pool Is...

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AMARILLO ELKS SWIMMING POOL RULES (Updated May, 2015)

1. Dues/fees: Annual dues-$50 per family (includes immediate family members, under the age of 21, who live in your household) and single members: $30. You may also pay each time you swim: $3 per person. Fees are for ages 6 years and up; 5 years and under are free.

2. Pool hours are Monday through Friday 3-10PM, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon-10PM. 3. ALL Swimmers MUST sign in at the bar (EVEN IF YOU HAVE PAID ANNUAL DUES).

4. Annual lodge membership dues must be paid before swimming.

5. No one under the age of 13 will be allowed at the pool without parent or adult supervision. If parents/adults leave the pool area, children must exit the pool until parent/adult returns to poolside. Unless acquiring sodas or snacks, children are not allowed in the social quarters or the kids’ room without a parent or guardian inside the lodge or the social quarters. (Note: no food or drinks in the kids’ room).

6. Parents, your CHILDREN ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. WATCH THEM!!!!! You are responsible for their behavior and any damages that may occur in the pool area or restrooms.

7. Pool equipment is to be used by authorized personnel only.

8. No running or horse play will be permitted (concrete is dangerous when wet!)

9. No glass containers or chewing gum are allowed in the pool area. No eating in the pool.

10. Pool maintenance personnel, pool committee members, and any lodge officer have the authority to enforce these rules.

11. Contact a lodge officer to discuss any disagreement, problem, or suggestion.

12. Alcohol MUST be purchased from the bartender. No beverages may be brought in from outside of the lodge.

13. Pets are not allowed at the lodge or in the pool area unless they are service animals.

14. Swimsuits MUST be covered before entering the lodge and/or the social quarters. No wet swimsuits are allowed inside the lodge.

15. If you cook outside, clean up your mess. Place trash in containers and collect cooking utensils and other personal belongings.

16. Please clean up your area before leaving. Place trash in trash cans, etc.

17. Inappropriate conduct WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

FAILURE TO ABIDE BY POOL RULES MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF POOL PRIVILEGES. Thank You, the Pool Committee -5-

AMARILLO ELKS #923

H A P P E N I N G S

for June LODGE HOURS:

THE BAR:

Monday-Friday 3:00pm-12:00am Saturday 12:00pm-1:00am Sunday Noon-12:00pm

Draft Beer:

Coors Light, Bud Light and Ultra Michelob 16 oz. Draft Beer .....................................$1.75 Domestic Bottles/Cans ..........................$2.00

Drink Specials:

Crown ......................................................$2.75 Canadian Club (until gone) .....................$2.75 Red Label Scotch (until gone) .................$2.00 Last Call is 15 Minutes Prior to Closing

Thoughts & Prayers

The deadline for the Monthly Newsletter is the 20th of each month Please email any information, events, thougthts, prayers, congratulations, etc. to:

To All Who Are Ill or Have Lost a Loved One Chuck Hardin lost his sister, Ruth Thomas.

Stephanie Phommyvong lost her dad and we lost our brother Elk Randy Ingland.

cristi@suddenlink.net

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I wanted to express my deepest appreciation to all of my fellow Elk friends and family for their love and support during the passing of my dad Randy. You all mean the world to me as you did to my dad. Much Love!!

Stephanie Phommyvong and Family!

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Randy Ingland Benefit

June Birthdays...

June 6th • 4pm

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JD Pavillard Gerald Frigo Ronald Berry Dana Velebil Everett Hill Elton Davis Frank Danielsen Roman Lee Perez Lindsey Stanley Becky Amos Andy Brice Kennith Merritt Benjamin Prewett Andrew Cortez Patricia Davis Dennis Reed Gregg Brown Ronnie Williams Roger Nickerson

Annual Golf Classic

PALO DURO CREEK • CANYON, TX SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015

4 Person Scramble

12:00pm Registration • 1:00pm Shotgun

$75per person

Raffle Prizes • Competition Holes Hole In One Prizes

Awards Dinner & Reception at Elks Lodge Immediately Following

4 Person Scramble For More Information Contact Roger Remlinger

All proceeds will benfit the Elks Scholorship Fund

Call 678-5479 remlingerroger@gmail.com -7-

We are looking for items for a silent auctions Horse Racing Theme Hat Contest, Pig Races, 50/50 Drawing & Other Fun Activities BBQ Chicken and Sausage Please bring side dish or dessert Also Raffling off Kindle Fire to be Given Away June 27th 1 for $5 or 5 for $20

Mark Your Calendars 5th Annual

Mud Volleyball Tournament July 11th

Registration 8am Games Begin 9am

Bring Money for breakfast burritos, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, drinks and shirts!

Benefits Sweetheart Fund and Elks National Fund

Check Board In Social Room For Additional Specials and Events

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tuesday

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Board of Directors 6:30pm

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Randy Ingland Benefit 4:00pm

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wednesday

Every Wednesday

Kickshiker Dance 7:00-10:00pm

Governing Body 7:00pm

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$5 per person Cash Bar

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PER Meeting 6:30pm

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26 Lodge Meeting 7:00pm Initiation of New Members

Lodge Meeting 7:00pm

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25 Indoctrination of New Members 7:00pm

Bike Run Meeting 7:00pm

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Flag Day Ceremony 2:00pm

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