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Volume No. 17, Issue No. 8 - Augus EditionHours of OperationLODGE OFFICERSExalted RulerDave Bassette, PERMon.–Thur. 4 PM – 8 PMFriday 3 PM – 10 PMSaturday Noon – 9 PMSunday Noon – 7 PMLeading KnightLarry BowdenPermittee: Ken Mac Murtryglastonburyelks.orgLoyal KnightPeter GuidaLecturing KnightMark CurtinSecretaryDennis G. Claffey, PDDTreasurerMichael DudzinskiTilerCarol SurprenantEsquireStephen Del Rosso, PERChaplainCindy Coville, PERInner GuardDavid GiulianoBOARD OF TRUSTEESFive YearRobert V. Claffey, PDDFour YearChuck HouseThree YearJory PagliughiTwo YearGerry McDonaldOne YearDon CovilleJuly is behind us, andwe’re looking for a veryactive August; however,before I move on, I’d like totake this opportunity tothank Dennis Claffey, PDDfor the fantastic job he, andthe volunteers did for therecently held Steak and Lobster Dinner. The committeeserved some 150 dinners,with minimal issues.During this month, we’regoing to be needing a lot ofvolunteers. As I stated lastmonth, a volunteer is justnot physically helping theevent, but also attending theevents.Starting Thursday night,August 2nd, (after 5PM orso) we’ll be preparing for theannual Camp Sunrise Graduation event to be held atthe Senior Center on WellsSt. in Glastonbury. Then onFriday night the 3rd, we’llbe moving all the equipmentneeded down to the center,along with cooking for theChildren, their families, andguests attending the event.Each year we do in excess ofMike Dondi returns on Ausome 150 people (if notgust 25th, to host the annualmore!), hence volunteers are Pig Roast at the pavilion. AsNEEDED!you know from years past,this event is always a greatDon’t forget about the 2nd turnout, and packed withAnnual Food Truck Festival food, and merriment! Guesson the weekend of Augustwhat YES WE NEED4th and 5th. This is rain orVOLUNTEERS not justshine, and volunteers will be physical strength, but thisneeded either way!! You can event is one of our larger fundemail me if you’d like toraisers which helps supportvolunteer for this event atour charities.bassette81@gmail.com.ELK OF THE MONTHKeep in mind during thisweekend the range WILLSteven BrenzaBE CLOSED for the safetyof our guests.Steve (and his wife Janet)were one of the many unsungThe Lodge will be playing hero’s of the Steak & Lobsterour annual softball gamedinner, along with all the othagainst the Rotary on Auers members supporting varigust 13th at the pavilion.ous activities this past month.Prior to then, I’ll get a prac- Steve, we’ll save the spot fortice in, and an email blastyou to come down, and justwill be sent out with specific relax (only a few minutes, weinformation on it. Addition- may need you again!).ally, I would ask if you play,to plan on attending theirDave Bassette, PERdinner at the pavilion. This Exalted Ruleris our way of giving back tothem for all they do for us.The same email can be used(above) if you’re interested.
Sick & VisitingIf you know of any member who may not bedoing well, please contact the Lodge at (860)633-2651 or by email:Subject: Sick & VisitingHelp Wanted!None at this time.With recent changes in his personal life, it has become necessary for someone willing to work with the secretary forthe remainder of the year, and accept the duties beginningApril 1, 2019, if elected. Anyone interested should contacteither myself, or the secretary as soon as possible.Dennis G. Claffey, PDDSecretaryDave Bassette, PERExalted RulerGlastonbury Elks Charity GolfTournamentThe Elk’s Charity Golf Tournament will be held on September 10, 2018.As is needed each year, the committee is looking for HoleSponsors, and raffle items. Additionally, the flyer is at thebar, and will be posted to the website soon. The cost thisyear is 135, which includes the cart, round of golf, and asteak dinner back at the Lodge. Dinner only tickets areavailable for 25.Thomas HerzogGolf ChairSunday Trap ShootingAugust 26thIf you have your own shotgun, bring it! If you don'thave your own one will be available for you to borrow. Eye and ear protection are recommended, andcan be purchased on site.OPEN TO THE PUBLICOpen to all levels 4 per round (25 shots), starts at noon!The range is closed on Sunday’s during Trap Shooting.Bill Wolfe, PEREvent Chair
Manchester, CTCall Bill Wolfe for rates(860) 649-9340Leave a messageSteak & LobsterFirst and foremost, I would like to thank all the members (and their families) who came out to support theevent, and thankfully nothing came up we couldn’t fix onthe spot!As for all the volunteers who helped me, I couldn’thave done it without you. There are so many, and in respect of missing any, I will not attempt to publicly puteach name in the Upstart. I hope I told each and everyone of you sometime throughout the course of the event!Save the date for next year. Good willing I’m still onthis earth, I’ll run the event on July 20th!Dennis G. Claffey, PDDEvent Chair“In vain we call. They have passed into the light, which isbeyond the shadow of death. The places that know them shallknow them no more; but their virtues are written upon thetablets of love and memory.”The Elk’s Ritual service is a privilege of all members. Ifyou would like this Ritual service for your deceased Elkfamily member, please notify your Funeral Director orcontact the Lodge to make arrangements.Glastonbury Elks Food FestivalStick BustAttention pistol shooters! The annual stickbust competition has returned. Each Tuesday, at approximately 5:30PM.As in the past we invite you to bringany hand gun of any caliber and tryyour hand at "Picking Off" the sticks. Just learning to shoot,no problem we have plenty of experienced and responsiblecoaches to help you along.Come out and spend some fun time with like minded shooting enthusiasts. Hope To See You There!Don HoermanStick Bust ChairAre YOU one of our Friends on Face Book ?NO? Why not? When you become ourfriend on facebook you get to:Check out photos of lodge events; Getupdates to events being held at your lodge, and much, muchmore. So visit us at facebook.com/glastonburyelks2202.The Glastonbury Elks will be holding its “Food Festival”during the weekend of August 4th and 5th.There will be some 30 food trucks, along with 30 vendors, children rides, clowns, DJ playing music all day forboth days, and a full bar at the pavilion, all with free parking and admission.Come on down and support the Lodge, and don’t forget totell your neighbors!Schedule:August 4th 11AM-8PMAugust 5th 11AM-6PMRain or shine!Michael DudzinskiEvent Chair
August Birthday’sNameKathleen CollinsJohn Davis, Jr.Erik BusheyMaxine McCarthyThomas ProppJohn ConnorsVirginia WassellJeffrey BoiceWilliam CarlsonWilliam JohnsonJeffrey GirouxMilun MrazCurtis Strong, Jr.Michael CondonRobert DussaultChristopher FalkowskiPaul LabieniecBruce BeemRick DifazioWilliam WisienskVaughn Modeen, Jr.Steven WhiteBrian LaBellaAnthony SpencerGregory EnnisJohn McKeagRaymond SenechalKris KolaczenkoRichard BagleyKatherine SaimininkasBrian GuilmartinAdam VandermarkSteve WilderLance AbbottMorgan LeonardGordon RiceFrancis MoirMichael PandolfeJeffrey BrodersenMichael JonesSean KellyGianfranco MarcantonioPamela McCueJames WisnerGeorge GallyDean GozzoStephen HarringtonAmy MacintoshAndrea AdamJohn HodderMichael Prisco, Sr.Norman GrahamRobert MercaldiJan SchuckJohn SikorskiBrad GagnonBryan GudrianEdward RileySarah ChaffeeChristopher DelgadoSean McDonoughDonald BurrierJoey CyrMark SenerthDavid VolpeMario ZayerzChristopher BahadosinghEugene CahillDavid PoulinRichard RoyBradley CurtisKevin O'ConnorBryan JackowitzIsabel Santos-CasePaul MarchinettiNuno RebeloBryan ScibiliaFrank SenerthDonald Warner, Sr.House Committee 42424252525262727272728282828292930303131313131On Sunday August 26, Sherry once againwill be serving her famous Loaded BloodyMary’s for only 8. If the past few months areany indication of what is to come for August,we suggest you get here early. She only sellsthem until she runs out of the ingredients!Jory PagliughiHouse ChairPig RoastAugust 25, 2018Save the date! This year’s pig roast will be at the pavilion onSaturday, August 25th.Tickets are on sale now at the bar for only 20 per person, or 25 at the door.Door opens at 4PM with dinner being served at 5PMMike DondiEvent Chair
August 4Camp SunriseGraduationFood TruckFestival67-Stick bust5:30PM-House Comm.Meeting, 7PM Range Comm.Meeting, 7PM8910111314151617182122232425Stick bust5:30PMRegularly scheduled meeting 7PM2829Food TruckFestival12ThursdayStick bust5:30PM1926-Sherry’sMary’s!-Trap Shoot Last Sunday ofthe Month!2027Stick bust5:30PMPig Roast 4PM3031
Upcoming EventsThe official publication ofthe Glastonbury Lodge ofElks No. 2202Please have all materialfor this publication in thehands of the publisher nolater than the 15th of thepreceding month. Articlesmay be left with the Secretary at the Lodge, oremailed to:AugustSeptember2 - Prep for Camp Sunrise Graduation3 - Camp Sunrise Graduation4-5 - Food Truck Festival7 - House committee meeting - 7PM7 - Stick bust - 5:30PM7 - Range committee meeting - 7PM13 - Softball game against Rotary14 - Stick bust - 5:30PM21 - Stick bust - 5:30PM22 - Lodge meeting25 - Pig Roast26 - Sherry’s loaded bloody Mary’s26 - Trap - Last Sunday of the Month28 - Stick bust - 5:30PM3 - Labor Day!4 - Stick bust - 5:30PM10 - Charity Golf Tournament11 - Stick bust - 5:30PM11 - House committee meeting - 7PM11 - Range committee meeting - 7PM15 - Kid’s Touch a Truck Day - 1PM16 - Breakfast Begins! 8:00AM18 - Stick bust - 5:30PM22 - Lodge meeting - 7PM25 - Stick bust - 5:30PM26 - Last Sunday Trap26 - Sherry’s Mary’sinfo@glastonburyelks.orgGlastonbury Lodge No. 2202A Fraternal OrganizationPO Box 308South Glastonbury, CT 06073
Michael Prisco, Sr. 21 Norman Graham 22 Robert Mercaldi 22 Jan Schuck 23 John Sikorski 23 Brad Gagnon 24 Bryan Gudrian 24 Edward Riley 24 Sarah Chaffee 25 Christopher Delgado 25 Sean McDonough 25 Donald Burrier 26 Joey Cyr 27 Mark Senerth 27 David Volpe 27 Mario Zayerz 27 .
