The Update APRIL 2023

Kent Island Elks Lodge #2576 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE Thank you, members, for electing me as your Exalter Ruler for a 3rd term. I am very grateful to everyone who supported me and turned out to vote. It was an exciting night! I will do my best not to let you down. We have a ton of things planned for our members and their guests this year. Annual favorites like Cash Bash, Luau, Elk-a-Rita-ville, and Crab Feast will continue, and Saturday night bands will rock the pavilion from May through October. You may also see 'Elvis' enter the building and 'AC/DC' cause some High Voltage. There are other events in the planning stages, but I want to hear from you. What would you like to see and do? How would you like to help? You may have noticed some construction work around the Lodge. We are expanding the pavilion bar area and working to get some additional parking.

position of State President-Elect. Congratulations to both of you for the well-deserved achievements. I would like to thank Ron Kunz. He will be stepping down from the Esquire position, which he has held for many years. He always had his lines memorized and was dedicated to the position. He is not going anywhere though, as he will move to the position of

Like everything else, our dues have increased a bit, but in reality, a membership adds up to only $8.00 a month and we still have the cheapest food and adult beverages around. At our Installation of Officers, outgoing ER, Ray Wilson recognized Jerry Maisel as the Elk of the Year, Sharon Sweeney as the Citizen of the Year, and Donna Haggerty as the Officer of the Year. Their photos are on page 4. Congratulations!

42 new members were initiated in March! With all these new members and the great events being planned, we will need extra parking.

Thank you, Ray Wilson, for a successful year as Exalted Ruler. You seamlessly stepped into the position, and you are appreciated for all your hard work.

Our BPOE State Association has selected Rick Frere as the District Deputy to the Grand Exalted Ruler. He is the 3rd District Deputy from our Lodge. Congratulations also to Angela Meyer, who has been elected to the

For the month of April, I've selected Mark Torre as our Elk of the Month for all the work he does all around the Lodge. He jumps right in whether we ask him to or not. When you see Mark, tell him Thank You.

Jimmy Cox Exalted Ruler

Elk of The Month: Mark Torre Elk of the Year: Jerry Maisel Officer of the Year: Donna Hagerty Citizen of the Year: Sharon Sweeney Inside this issue: ENF | FRIDAY DINNERS

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CALENDAR AND LODGE HOURS

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CHARITY | ST. PAT’S PARTY

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CHARITY | PHOTOS FROM INSTALLATION

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EVENTS

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COMMITTEES | OFFICERS

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PAST ERS | DONATE LIFE

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Elks National Foundation By Rachael Whiting, Committee Chair

April 21, 2023 6:00-8:00 pm

DINERS CHOICE Served with baked beans & macaroni and cheese

Friday Night April 14 @ 6-8:00 pm

FIDELITY CLUB

LOYALTY CLUB

(Regular Scheduled Donations)

(5+ years of consecutive donations)

Brian K. Cummings Nance Dominick Donna M. Hagerty Angela Meyer Mr. John Meyer Jane Swigert Barbara J. Tomardy

Mark A. Anderson John A. Buzgierski Thomas C. Gulledge Laura Mattes Edward N. McCullough John L. Meyer Angela Meyer Bill J. Simmonds Leo A Sincavage Jr. Barbara J. Tomardy

Carl D. Williams

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*FND with Bobby CASH BASH making Pork 2—6:00 Medallions 6-8 Queen of Hearts 9:00 Shotgun Bingo 7:30 (Kitchen Closed)

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Lodge Open

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Final Turkey Shoot of the season Noon sign up, 1:00 shoot

WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR THE LATEST • August 4—High Voltage Concert to benefit the Scholarship Fund

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Kitchen Open

*FND Fish Fry 6-8 Queen of Hearts 9:00

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*FND TBD Kitchen Open Queen of Hearts 9:00 Shotgun Bingo 7:30

SICKNESS & DISTRESS Contact Weezie Ephraim with Information 443-249-0679 [email protected]

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Sunday: Lounge 12 noon—9:00 pm Monday: Lounge 3:00—10:00 pm Tuesday: Lounge 3:00—10 :00 pm Wednesday: Lounge 3:00—10:00 pm Thursday: Lounge 3:00—10:00pm Friday: Lounge 3:00—Midnight Saturday: Lounge 12 noon—Midnight Phone 410.643.2221 No one under 15 years of age permitted after 10:00

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Your 2023-2024 Lodge Officers and Board of Directors

Left to right: Ron Kunz, John Meyer, Doug Bishop, Cleveland Sweeney, Bert Maisel, Rusty Steele, Rick Frere, Rachael Whiting, Ray Wilson, Leo Sincavage, Joe Vitek, Mike Benson, Mike Kelley Center Front: Jimmy Cox and Morgan Whiting

Elk of the Year, Gerald Maisel

Ray Wilson presented Donna Hagerty with the Officer of the Year Award

3 r d S U N D AY B R E A K FA S T B U F F E T

Ray Wilson presented Sharon Sweeney with the Distinguished Citizen Award

SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH 8—11:00 AM ADULTS $10.00 KIDS $5.00 (12 & Under)

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CHARITY, A CORNERSTONE OF ELKDOM

FUN AT THE LODGE ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY TO BENEFIT ENF

Patty and Ron Kunz looking festive

Our organizers, Rachael and Morgan Whiting shown with the DJ Steve Moody

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PERMIT NO. 14 STEVENSVILLE, MD 21666

PAST EXALTED RULERS

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*FRANCIS R. HAUER *FRANCIS R. HAUER *WILLIAM O’NEAL ARTHUR GOEHRING *WILLIAM E. KELLY JR. *ROBERT D. EAKLE *FRANCIS R. HAUER *CRAIG PACKARD PUTT WILLETT GERALD LAIRD JOSEPH P. VITEK L. DAVID GRANT *JOHN WISNIEWSKI T. LEE ROSS

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CHARLES H. KROLL JOSEPH McGEENEY *HOWARD ROSKOSKY *E. PAUL WILSON EDWARD G. COX. JR. ARNOLD SLAGLE RAYMOND L. STOKES, JR. *FRANK STAMM, JR. DAVID D. MACDONALD RAYMOND L. STOKES, JR EDWARD G. COX. JR. RAYMOND L STOKES, JR *BERNARD TOMARDY BENJAMIN STONE BENJAMIN STONE S. DARLENE WOODHURST

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