Fellow members,
We’ve had another great and productive month, and once again, I’d like to thank the membership for their continued dedication and support.
On the business side, here are a few highlights from May:
1) We received our 2010-2011 liquor license, and it is now posted in the club.
2) The 2009-2010 annual audit report was submitted to Grand Lodge with no major findings.
3) The Trustees agreed to purchase three new air filtration units for the Lodge. We expect these new units to run much quieter and more effectively than the units we currently have. Plus, the filters are washable, so we will no longer have the recurring cost of filter replacement (which is expensive).
4) The Trustees agreed to purchase a new freezer for the kitchen. This will allow us to take advantage of sale prices on meats for our Payday Cafe and other meal services.
5) The Memorial Day service was hosted by the Knights of Columbus. I’d like to thank the officers and members who participated and helped out.
6) Our Flag Day service was another success. Again, I’d like to thank all of the officers and members who helped out with this event.
7) Trey Frasier agreed to become our new custodian.
8) Natalie Dimitruck agreed to join our ritual team as our ”candidate.”
Upcoming Events:
1) The Car Show will be held on July 17 at the Del Norte Credit Union.
2) The Golf Tournament will be on August 6.
3) Steak Dinner on July 9th: Steve Remde has agreed to organize a steak dinner to raise funds for Lodge Improvements. The cost is $13 per plate. Doors open at 6 p.m. Come on out and enjoy a great dinner, and support our much-needed maintenance and repair of our facility.
4) Pancake Breakfast July 18, 7 to 11 a.m. to raise funds for Lodge Improvements.
Vacancies:
We need a Tiler. The Tiler is typically responsible for setting up the Lodge room before Lodge meetings and monitoring the outside door during these meetings. No tux is required — no travel either. Plus, the Tiler can watch Monday Night Football on the big screen TV during meetings which are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Please contact me (rmkieltyka@earthlink.net) if interested.
Gaming Manager and Accountant: Without the ability to conduct raffles and tip boards, we’re really missing out on great opportunities to raise money for our charitable endeavors and our facility. I don”t believe the required duties will be particularly demanding, so please contact me at rmkieltyka@earthlink.net or 505-412-5059 if you’re interested.
Thanks again for all your support.
Yours in Elkdom,
Rich Kieltyka
Exalted Ruler
Pay Day Cafe -- July 1, 15, and 29
Elk's Charity Car Show (see ad below) -- July 17
Breakfast at the Lodge (see ad below) -- July 18 and August 1 from 7 to 11 a.m.
Annual Todd Kauppila Memorial Golf Tournament -- August 9
