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P.O. Box 71313 Albany, GA 31708-1313 229-436-4896

OF ALBANY
VOL. NO. 102 NO.104 THE GOOD LIFE CITY AUGUST 2012
MESSAGE
EXALTED RULER
JOHN YOST
August 1, 2012
The National Convention was a big success. 6500 in
attendance, over 1000 Exalted Rulers, and 236 District
Deputies. The Georgia Ritual team came in 3rd in the Eastern
Division. Two of the ladies received All American status and
one in the Lecturing Knight position received the Bill King
Award for having the highest score over all. Quite a large
surprise for this first time ritual person. She accomplished so
much. The Dalton team has done Georgia proud.
We have tried the rental of the swimming pool to help pay for
chemicals, but that is now a thing of the past. Our pool
members deserve the privacy for them and their families. The
support we have gotten from them is a blessing. So to you all,
Enjoy, and thanks for your support.
We must now include our new members into our mix, and
with their help, choose some of their music and the family
activities we do. However, we have to work together to
accomplish this.
Having our seasoned members, along with our newmembers,
is a good thing and we must grab hold and go with it. The
future lies with all of us, and I for one want these young people
to begin the process of preparing the Albany Lodge for a new
beginning. Its EXCITING!!!!
The Kitchen and Restaurant staff are doing a wonderful job.
Bring a friend and enjoy the evening. We have had a lot of our
members returning. The word is out. The best secret in town is
your lodge.
NOTE: Since 2010 your Elks National teamed up with the USO
to help our Veterans. We have raised $73 Million Dollars.
OF ALBANY
L O D G E 7 1 3
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Open to the Public! Format is Individual Play
Friday, August 17, 2012
Flint River Golf Course
Breakfast at golf course: 7:30 am
Tee Time: 8:00 am
Proceeds will go to Albany's local Autism Foundation,
Elks Aidmore Children Center, and Elks National Foundation.
Golf for one and dinner for two ........$65.00
Golf and dinner for one ......................$50.00
Golf only ................................................$35.00
Buffet Dinner for non-golfers: 7:00pm
$35.00 per couple $17.50 Single
Buffet and Awards Dinner is held at the
Albany Elks Lodge
3213 Gillionville Road at 7:00pm
Live Entertainment - Jon Smith
F I R S T A N N U A L E L K S P O O L
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Saturday August 18, 2012
$25.00 entry fee for each team
Deadline for sign-up is August 10
Food available after the contest at 6:00pm
$7.50 for Adults - KIDS EAT FREE
For more information: Jon DuMond - 449-0894
MEMBER CONCERNS
Al Jamison, Marvin Lorig, Fred Ward (Palmyra Nursing
Home), and George Bruederly (in Nursing Home).
SECRETARY
DUNCAN THOMPSON
"Hot August Nights", a live concert on August
9, 2009, by Neil Diamond. Songs from the
concert and album include, of course, "Cherry
Cherry", Cracklin Rosie, the most famous "Sweet Caroline", and
others. At all Florida State baseball games, the crowd sings Sweet
Caroline in the middle of the 7th inning. Its a tradition with many
tales about how it got started. Now, several other schools have
adopted the tradition, and sing other songs by Diamond, and other
artists. Maybe some day in the future we will hear a Phillip Phillips
(American Idol) song sung by students at a Georgia ball game.
Holy Moley! I have been busy with all the new applications
coming in almost daily. It certainly has been a fun summer to get
all these apps in, and all these new members onboard. On June 19th
we initiated fourteen new members, and now we have about that
many more to initiate on August 21st. Also, we have had three
reinstatements from former members, and the hits keep on coming.
All applications are open for review. New statutes preclude listing
them in the newsletter, but we must make them available to the
membership. All the applicant names and proposers will be posted
outside the lodge room for review by the membership.
We have had three events at the pool, which brought out numerous
members and families. It sure has been fun to see all those kids and
adults in the pool. Plans are to try to keep it open, weather
permitting, until some time in September if not all of September.
The house/pool committee is planning a Chicken Wing Challenge
on August 18th. Details are on the cover of this newsletter. Dean
Rosier, District Deputy SW, will conduct his DD Clinic at the
Albany lodge on August 18th at 10am. The ladies Auxiliary will
hold their annual "Denim and Diamonds event on September 22.
Details are one page over.
We do have the Fall Meeting of the Georgia Elks Association
coming up October 12-14th, and we want all the facilities to look
as good as possible. I am sure work parties will be going on
between now and then to spruce up the lodge and put on a good
convention. See me or Stan Jones if you can help or have an idea.
We need everyone working to make this event successful and
prosperous.
Come on out to a meeting and see your lodge at work. Bring in an
application and get your friends involved.
Fraternally,
DPT, Jr, Sec.
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
PETITE YOST
Ladies,
Time is flying when you have fun. The
National Convention in Austin, Texas was
well attended. Donna and Dean Rosier, Margie and Stan Jones,
and Petite and John Yost were there from the Albany Lodge.
The items for Lily Pad and Autism Center are filling up the
boxes in the Lobby, and we appreciate everyones donations.
Our Aidmore fundraiser will be on Saturday, September 22nd,
and of course it will be the Denim and Diamonds Dinner and
Dance with the jewelry surprise. Please come out, enjoy, and
have fun. Make plans for reservations early!
Now it is time to attend our meeting. We have many projects
to be completed, and the Fall State Meeting will be hosted by
the Albany Lodge and Auxiliary. Everybody knows what that
means: a lot of advanced planning and manpower to complete
the task. Dont wait to be called! Come out and volunteer.
Thank you!
On Saturday, August 4th, at 10:00am, Eula Rupert, State
Auxiliary President, will have a workshop for everyone to
attend. Ladies from other Georgia Auxiliaries will be present
to share their knowledge with us. A lunch will be served for
$5.00 per person. Please make reservations with Eula at
229-888-8966 or Petite at 229-432-9213.
See you at the lodge and our next meeting!
Petite
E L K S T R I V I A
This Elk awarded Army Chaplain Colonel James ONeill
the Bronze Star, when the conditions cleared, after his prayer for good
weather during the Battle of the Bulge.
Please let us know of someone who is sick so that
we can put them on our prayer list. Thank You.
Answer to last months question: This is the first month weve had trivia. This is where you will
find the previous months answer in the future.
Exalted Ruler - John Yost
Leading Knight - E. Dean Rosier
Loyal Knight - Bobby Hinman
Lecturing Knight - Jon DuMond
Secretary - Duncan P. Thompson, Jr.
Treasurer - Jeannene Powers
Tiler - E. Wayne Davis
Inner Guard - Pat Conard
Chaplain - Martha Myers
Trustees - Ken Smith
Danny Jones
Ken Rupert
President - Petite Yost
Vice President - Harriet Thompson
Secretary - Margie Jones
Treasurer - Eula Rupert
Parliamentarian - Marilyn Fowler
Chaplain - Elaine Lillis
LODGE OFFICERS 2012 - 2013
AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2012 - 2013
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AUGUST 2012
LOUNGE OPENS 4:00 PM RESTAURANT OPENS TUES - THURS 5:00 PM TO 7:30
FRIDAY 6:00 PM TO 10:00
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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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
Chefs Special
$8.00 Pool
Tournament
Regular Menu
Items
Specials &
Regular Menu
Silver Eagles Band
Ladies
Workshop
10:00 AM
Lunch
Lodge Auxiliary
Meeting 7:30
Reverse Raffle
Tickets Available
Buffett
Regular Menu
Items
Specials &
Regular Menu
No Band
Lounge Closed
Sandwiches &
Salad Specials
Regular Menu
Items
Elks Annual
Charity Golf
Tournament
Band Jon Smith
Lodge Auxiliary
Meeting 7:30
NEW MEMBER
INITIATION
Buffett
Specials &
Regular Menu
Band Bill Harrell
Lounge Closed
PER Meeting
7:00 PM
Sanwiches &
Salad Specials
Chefs Special
$8.00 Pool
Tournament
Regular Menu
Items
Specials &
Regular Menu
No Band
A U G U S T B I R T H D A Y S
A U G U S T B I R T H D A Y S
01 Albea, Joseph W
Dorminy, Mandell
Powell, Ronald Jack
Smith, C Kenneth
Ward, Michael T
10 Lake, Roseanne
13 Sparks, Wesley
14 Myers, Martha
15 Akridge, Kay
18 Fulmer, H R
Garcia, Michael John
Laney, Chris
21 Wilson, Brett
22 Moore, Jimmy
24 Neal, Rick
25 Yost, John
Items needed for
Autism Center and Lily Pad
Copy paper, Paper towels, Kleenex, wipes, Individual
Snacks, Cookies and Chips, Individual Juice Drinks (paper
carton), Coloring books and small package Crayons (5 or 6)
and Art supplies such as construction paper
German
Night
Specials
Chefs Special
$8.00 Pool
Tournament
Chefs Special
$8.00 Pool
Tournament
House Committee
Meet 6:00pm
Chefs Special
$8.00 Pool
Tournament
DD Clinic
9:30 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Meeting
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PICTURES from the PAST
T HE HI S TORY OF L ODGE 7 1 3
What's this place all about? With your
help, we can answer that question. By
providing any and all photographs from
the past, taken at our current or
previous lodge on the hill, our valued
history can be preserved for future
generations. If you have any photos to
contribute, please contact Richard
Adams at 229-886-6232 after 5PM, or email him at
atlantafalcon@yahoo.com, to arrange for your Elks pictures to
be scanned. They will be returned to you in the same condition,
and a high-resolution digital file of each image can be
conveniently emailed to you, or burned to a CD, at no charge.
Photos will be shared in future issues of our newsletter. Lets
not forget what has come before us. Help us celebrate what it
means to be where we are!
DENIM& Diamonds
September 22, 2012
Happy Hour 6:00 - 7:00PM
Complimentary beer, wine, and hors doeuvres
Dinner Buffet and Dance
$20.00 per person
Tickets and reservations contact:
Eula Rupert 888.8966 Donna Rosier 435.3984
Petite Yost 432.9213.
Wear your favorite jeans
with some bling-bling!
POOL OPEN
EVERY DAY
9:00AM - 9:00PM
The Elks would like to thank
Jeff Sikora and
The Abacus Group for
providing the printing for our
newsletter.
Be n e f i t s Yo u Ca n Co u n t On . 229-436-6032