THETHE UPSTARTUPSTART Volume No. 15, Issue No. 5 - May Edition

Hours of Operation

LODGE OFFICERS Mon.–Thur. 4 PM – 8 PM Exalted Ruler Friday 4 PM – 10 PM Cindy Coville Saturday Noon – 9 PM

Sunday Noon – 7 PM Leading Knight Permittee: Mark Hudak Dave Bassette

Loyal Knight glastonburyelks.org Greg Crucitti

Lecturing Knight Exalted Ruler’s Message Michael Savage pril was spent primari- up sheet will be at the bar. coordinating the effort and to the

ly working on budgets. following volunteers for assist- Secretary A The Trustees and The annual Early Bird Dinner ing: Amy, Mike, Dylan and Dennis G. Claffey, PDD House Committee members was held on April 11th with Hope Bassette, Jeannine Draghi, expended many hours to devel- some 40 members and 33 non- Chuck House, Aaron Lajoie, Treasurer op the budget presented to members attending. Thanks to Hugh Meadows, Jory Pagliughi, Scott Tackus members and accepted at the Tom Harkins for chairing the Joe Schlosser and Dan Vallier. rd April 23 meeting. Thank you committee and making his Tiler to all of you for your dedica- homemade sauce for this event. I look forward to seeing you at Dan Vallier tion and effort: Trustees: Doug A special thanks to everyone the Lodge.

Beeghly, PER, Don Coville, who helped him: Louise Bee- Esquire Gerry McDonald, Mike Perle- ghly, Caroline Connors, Jean- Elk of the Month oni, PER, Tom Underwood; nine Draghi, Al and Vinnie Tom Wieleba House Committee: Dennis Gordon, Doug Kehl, Hughie Tom Harkins

Claffey, PDD, Chairperson, Meadows, Angie Meyers, Dave Chaplain Tom stepped up to the Ear- Del Cyr, Don Cyr, Caroline and Diane Oliveira, Dave Pou- ly Bird dinner for us this year. Kenneth MacMurtry Connors, Jim Sponzo, Dave lin, Mike Roberts, Judy Alton This is no easy task as the Oliveira, and Tom Wieleba. (Mike’s cousin), and George Lodge truly never knows how Inner Guard Souliotis. many to prepare for; however, Jeannine Draghi I attended the Deputy Dis- he really came through with his trict meeting with Dennis The spring grounds cleanup signature pasta sauce, and meat BOARD OF TRUSTEES Claffey, PDD and Dave Bas- was held on Saturday, April he served! Thank you again Five Year sette, Leading Knight. It was 28th. Thank you to Boy Scout Tom and please park in the great to meet State representa- Troop #540 and their 12 scouts, Gerald McDonald place of honor! tives as well as Elks from other and 6 adult volunteers who

Four Year lodges and learn about the Elk participated. Additionally, Cindy Coville Don Coville programs at the State level. thanks to Dave Bassette for Exalted Ruler We will be participating in Three Year hosting our District Hospitality Room at the State Convention Doug Beeghly, PER th on Friday, June 5 at the Sher- Two Year aton in Rocky Hill. Let’s make Glastonbury Lodge 2202 a We now have an Tom Underwood presence at the convention - ATM on the premises! join me on the 5th. If you’re One Year interested in attending, a sign- Michael Perleoni, PER Volunteers are not worthless, they’re PRICELESS!

House Committee Breakfast Committee I would like to begin by stressing the HOT TOPIC - There is a breakfast this House Committee has not stopped the weekend - May 3rd. This is due to Mother’s Friday night dinners. We would love for day being on the 10th, which would have someone to step up to cook a dinner. If been our regularly scheduled date. Addition- you need assistance, do not hesitate to ally, the committee will be doing three in ask, we’d be glad to help! May, 3rd, 17th, and 31st. As for the annual “Mother’s Day” breakfast where mom’s eat free, I am not sure if it Additionally the committee will be starting to have food will be the 17th, or last one on the 31st. Typically it is the available for purchase from the bartenders, such as Pizza. last one of the year, so I’m leaning to the 31st! We’re still discussing some of the other items, but don’t wait to see something you like! Come on down! Thanks to the committee once again: Doug and Louise Finally please review the rest of the Upstart as there are Beeghly, Dave and Jodi Poulin, Sherry Perleoni, Mark Curtin, Stewart Sylvia and Dave Volpe. other activities planned for next month beginning on May 2nd with the running of the Kentucky Derby! $8.00 for all persons over 10, $4.00 for those ages 5-10, Free all kids under 5 Beer of the Month Rebel Rouser IPA - $4.50 Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Breakfast Committee Chair Memorial Day Weekend Hours* Friday 4:00PM-9:00PM Do you have something to sell? Saturday: 12:00PM-8:00PM Looking for something specific to buy? The cost is only $10 per item Sunday: 12:00PM-7:00PM until sold! Monday: 11:00AM-7:00PM * - Depending on the number of patrons. 1. Trailmaster Cargo Travel Trailer to attach to M/C or Car. Bought with chrome trim pkg, new and not in- “Accentuate the Positives, Disregard the Negatives!” stalled. Full spare tire. Used only once. Lots of options, easy to paint to match your ride, NIB luggage rack incl. Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Retail over $2400. Asking $1100. Photos on request. House Committee Chair Selling to finance wheelchair van. Call Tony (860)-543- 1895 2. 1. 77 Camaro, runs & drives, 44k original miles, all new Stick Bust suspension & tires, contact mark 860-428-9207 3. 2. 350 Chevy motor, 4 bolt main, recently rebuilt, has Attention pistol shooters! The annual stick only 10k on engine, contact mark 860-428-9207 bust competition will begin on Tuesday, May 26th at 5:30PM. Dennis G. Claffey, PDD

Come on down and take a chance on Secretary knocking some sticks down!

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As of this writing, 24 horses are listed as possible entries. Come on down on May 5th for some Mexican food and Race time appears to be sometime after 6:30PM; howev- $4.00 Margarita’s! Although the start time says 6PM, we er, why not show up for some burgers and dogs ahead of hope to be ready earlier! time. Maybe even a “mint julip!”

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Dennis G. Claffey, PDD House Committee Chair House Committee Chair

Propositions For Membership The Secretary’s Office has received an application on the following individuals, read their names on the floor of our Lodge. Any member knowing why any of these candidates should not be duly elected to membership, should notify a member of the Investigation Committee or one of the Lodge Officers. Each will be balloted on during a regularly scheduled Lodge meeting.

Name Proposer Residence Occupation Christopher Trovarelli John Gawlak Newington, CT Firefighter Lawrence A. Bowden John Gawlak Glastonbury, CT Firefighter/EMT John S. Wicklund John Eshoo Kensington, CT Carpenter Carol Surprenant Cindy Coville Glastonbury, CT Retired Matthew Bister Christopher J. Dec Wethersfield, CT Asst. Service Linda Wieleba Tom Wieleba Glastonbury, CT Commercial Lender George L. Davis Tom Molloy East Hartford, CT Retired Terrence Kitchen James Otis East Hartford, CT Investment Finance Norman J. Cavanagh David B. Peterson Glastonbury, CT Surgeon

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Secretary ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVES, DISREGARD THE NEGATIVES! May Birthday’s Tip of the Antlers Name Date ...Jory Pagliughi for repairing the canopy structure Shirley Edwards-Schlosser 1 on the deck! Scott Talboom 3 Daniel J. Tinter 3 ...Dave and Jodi Poulin, Dennis Claffey, PDD and Guy V. LaBella 4 Dave Bassette for cooking (and cleaning the kitch- Kyle A. Greer 5 en) for the State PER meeting. Wilfredo Ortiz 5 William G. Zimmer 5 Cindy Coville John Gawlak 6 Exalted Ruler Cynthia M. Tower 6 Stephen Anderson 7 Dustin Kerr 7 Scott E. Livingston 7 Sick & Visiting Michael K. Roberts 7 If you know of any member who may not be Rafael Lora Jr. 9 doing well, please contact the Lodge at (860) George J. Lefebvre 10 633-2651 or by email: Peter Gambardella 11 Subject: Sick & Visiting Clinton H. Canning 12 William Lawlor 12 Heather Hess 14 William Scamuzzi 14 Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Fred Bushey Jr. 15 Secretary Timothy Fournier 16 Ryan Messier 16 David Chaput 17 Ginger Crowe 17 Golf Tournament David Stebbins 17 Believe it or not, it is that time of year Justin Dutton 18 again to begin planning for the Third Mary-Jane House 19 Annual Golf tournament to be held Valerie Traynor 19 again at Glastonbury Hills Country Michael O. Davis 20 Patrick J. Moynihan 21 Club. Blaine Gagnon Jr. 22 Kirk Owen 22 Registration forms will be available Jack Verravas 22 soon at the Lodge, and if you’re inter- Joseph M. Amato 23 ested in sponsoring a hole, or tee, don’t John Karas 23 hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Daniel P. Stanley 23 Philip J. Villone III 24 Date to be announced soon! Paul Bowler 25 Caroline A. Connors 25 David Giuliano 25 Thomas Herzog Laurel Giuliano 26 Golf Chair Paul F. Lepine 27 Albert Rizzo 27 John J. Gally 29 Mark Kulig 29 Michael J. Girard 31 C h a r i t y – J u s t i c e – Brotherly Love – F i d e l i t y May 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Investigation of Lodge meeting Candidates - 7PM - Balloting 6:30PM

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24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Stick Bust Lodge meeting begins! - 7PM - Initiation 5:30PM

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"As Long As There Are Veterans, The Elks Will Never Forget Them" Elks Merchandise for Sale Are you interested in either a zip up (with hood) or a crew type sweatshirt? If so, contact the bartender to order yours. Colors include: blue, black, gray and purple. Sizes from me- dium to 3XL.

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Secretary

Committee Corner Memorial Day Parade For those of you interested in sup- porting any of the events listed with- in this months Upstart, here is a list of contacts, and the best way to get a hold of them.

Golf Tournament: Tom Herzog - [email protected] Dennis Claffey, PDD – [email protected] We’ll be supporting the town again this year with food and drink after the parade. Volunteers are needed, and can sign House Committee up at the bar! Dennis Claffey, PDD - [email protected] Speaking of the parade, how about meeting us in the morn- Finally, don’t forget you can always call and leave a mes- ing to walk (or ride) with us this year. sage at the Lodge (860) 633-2651, or email Dennis G. Claffey, PDD [email protected]. Secretary

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Get your Elevator Speech Ready By ASHLEY BUCKWELL, Fraternal Committee Member

Imagine this scenario: You are at the hospital visiting a brother or sister Elk in distress. You are standing in the lobby wait- ing for the elevator. You get on the elevator along with another gentleman. As you press the button for the 10th floor, you turn and ask the gentleman to what floor he is going? He responds, “ninth floor, please.” He notices the Elks emblem on your shirt and asks, “What’s an Elk?” You have the time it takes for the doors to close and the elevator to travel nine floors to answer his question before he leaves and you never see him again. What do you say? Well-prepared Elks would give their “Elks elevator speech,” a one-minute, rehearsed sales pitch to “sell” a product or service. For example, I could tell my fellow elevator rider: “The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a national fraternal or- ganization dedicated to serving the community through its charitable works. The Elks have been around since 1868. We have more than 800,000 Members and nearly 2,000 Lodges nationwide. Our emphasis is on conducting Youth Programs, serving our veterans, and doing charitable work in the community in which we live and work. “We also provide social opportunities for our Members to enjoy food, drink and camaraderie, while raising funds to per- form our good deeds. Here’s my card, give me a call. I’ll buy you lunch at our Lodge, and we can talk more about how you can become an Elk.” This prepared speech takes only 38 seconds to deliver. Build your own Elks elevator speech, or use this one. Memorize your pitch and practice it in front of a mirror until you have it down pat. So, the next time you are asked, “What’s an Elk?” you are prepared to sell Elkdom and help grow our Order and your Lodge. Remember, membership is the lifeblood of Elkdom.

Are YOU one of our Friends on Face Book ? From the Secretary’s Desk NO? Why not? When you become our I’ve been asked if a spouse who chooses to friend on facebook you get to: take an Absolute Dimit, or has been dropped for non-payment, may enter and Check photos of lodge events; Get stay in the Lodge. Yes, if he or she con- updates to events being held at your forms to Section 14.190 Opinion 03 of the lodge, and much, much more. So visit us at facebook.com/ 2014 Statutes Annotated, which states: glastonburyelks2202. “The exception permitting visitation of a Lodge by a non- suspended spouse, or a delinquent Member spouse, means that the non-suspended or unaffiliated spouse is treated as if he or she were never a Member.” Initiation May 27, 2015 Our next initiation will take place during Additionally this time of year, I receive the question on re- our regularly scheduled meeting of May quirements for Life Membership. You need to be 65 years of 27, 2015. If you are a sponsor of a candi- age, have 30 years as an Elk, and the last ten of those 30 date it is IMPERATIVE you make your- must have been with Glastonbury Elks No. 2202. Don’t hes- self available for the full meeting as well. itate to ask me any questions. If I don’t know, I will find out for you!

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Secretary Secretary “NEVER CRITICIZE A VOLUNTEER” Upcoming Events May June

2 - Kentucky Derby at the Lodge 2 - Stick bust - 5:30PM 3 - Breakfast 9 - Stick bust - 5:30PM 5 - Cinco de Mayo 10 - Lodge meeting The official publication of 10 - Happy Mother’s Day! 16 - Stick bust - 5:30PM the Glastonbury Lodge of 12 - Investigation of new members 23 - Stick bust - 5:30PM Elks No. 2202 13 - Lodge meeting - Balloting 24 - Lodge meeting Please have all material 17 - Breakfast for this publication in the 19 - House committee meeting* hands of the publisher no 26 - Stick bust begins - 5:30PM later than the 15th of the 27 - Lodge meeting - Initiation preceding month. Articles 31 - Breakfast may be left with the Sec- retary at the Lodge, or * - tentatively set due to Cinco de Mayo and emailed to: investigation.

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