BULLETIN April/May 2015 2015-2016 Officers Dear Membership, Exalted Ruler…………….Mark Coury I would like to formally introduce myself as the Leading Knight……...William Noonan incoming Exalted Ruler for the 2015-2016 term. Loyal Knight.....................Brian Keller I am originally from Michigan, but I have come to Lecturing Knight...Meagan Matthews find Hoboken a place of great admiration and op- Secretary….........Stephanie Schreiber portunity. I have made many new friends during Treasurer.........Michael Mastropasqua my time in New Jersey and will continue to sup- Chaplain......................James Dilworth port our city and in turn grow with this community. Esquire..........................Martin Nathan I have nothing but high hopes for the upcoming Justice.............................Walter Dirkin year. We will continue to improve upon our exist- Trustee........................Bart Reilly PER ing Elks programs while guiding new endeavors to Trustee..................Jason Alvarez PER secure our place for future generations. Trustee....................Nicholas De Trizio Trustee............Jude Fitzgibbons PER, I would like to take a moment to congratulate John Ryan on leading our organiza- tion to a fine year in 2014 with large increases in membership and donations. We PDDGER had many successful events including Monday Night Football Fundraisers, the Trustee..........Thomas Settembre PER Special Needs Children’s Christmas Party, our annual Pig Roast, and the Hobo- House Chairs..........Eddie Madigan & ken All Star Music Jam. Additionally, our facilities have seen a vast improve- Tom Foley ment in utilization which brings in donations, exposure, and serves the greater community while strengthening our organization. This feat would not have been Editor…….....……….Cristina Cushing possible without the unwavering effort of our House Committee led by Eddie Editorial Board: Madigan and Tom Foley. Along with the rest of our officers and trustees, I will try Mark Coury my best to maintain this upward momentum. Tracy Crinion William “Duke” Earle As we look to the future, there is much work to be done. I would be remiss if William Keller I did not mention that none of this could be possible without the support and Jason Maurer involvement of our local community. I implore our members to attend biweek- Yvonne Rosa ly meetings, join our events, and get involved in one of our many committees. Thomas Settembre Last month, we had great turnout for both our Irish Person of the Year Party and Officers’ Installation. Looking forward, we are hosting a spring chess program, Highlights In This Issue: marching in the Memorial Day Parade, and renting a booth at the Arts & Music Hoboken All Star Music Jam..............2 Festival in May. Please consider attending and supporting us during these times. 2015 Irish Man & Woman of the Year.2 Elks of the Year...................................3 Regards, Officer of the Year...............................3 Scholarships 2015..............................3 Super 50/50........................................3 Open Positions...................................4 Mark Coury Little League.......................................5 Exalted Ruler Hoboken Elks Lodge 74, 1005 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 www.hobokenelks.org GOOD OF THE ORDER HOBOKEN ALL STAR 2015 IRISH MAN & WOMAN MUSIC JAM OF THE YEAR On Saturday, March 14th, the Lodge was rocking to the The 2015 Irish Man & Woman of the Year awards were pre- first ever Hoboken All Star Music Jam. Five hundred tickets sented to William Noonan and Meagan Matthews on Sun- were sold out weeks before this epic event took place. The day, March 15. A traditional and delicious corned beef and Jam was dreamed up by Michael Taglieri and raised ap- cabbage lunch was served to the nearly 100 guests in the proximately $13,000 for the Special Needs Children’s Fund. main ballroom. Music was provided by DJ TastyCakes. Mr. Taglieri said, “We have musicians coming from all over the country, who were born and raised in Hoboken. This will be the reunion of all reunions.” An enormous stage was constructed in the main ballroom for the 45+ musicians to perform. The bands included Krys- tal, Pegasus, Attacker, Mad Dog Mary and Centerfold. The event also featured members of Calimax, Rachel, Pops Ma- min, Dorian Grey and Euphoria. As always Eddie Madigan William Noonan was recently inducted as Leading Knight and Tom Foley prepared a delicious buffet that was served and has previously held the positions of Loyal and Lecturing downstairs in the Grill Room. Knight. Bill is a long-time resident of Hoboken and proud member of the Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade Commit- The combination of great music as well as old friends united tee. “I am honored to be named the Hoboken Elks Irishman after many years apart created a magical atmosphere. Many of the Year. Being Irish is not just a one day a year event people had not seen each other in person for over 20 years! for me. I'm happy to work with Irish business organizations, charities and the Irish Arts Community to foster growth and On Thursday, April 2, Michael Taglieri was honored as the understanding of Irish heritage and culture. It is a time of Elks Musician of the Year, a token of our appreciation for all year to reflect on what it means to be of Irish heritage and his hard work and dedication. what is important - family, faith and traditions.” We are tremendously thankful to everyone who contributed Meagan Matthews was also recently inducted to her first on the Hoboken All Star Music Jam Committee and to our officer position as Lecturing Knight. Meagan has lived in very own Elks Eddie Madigan and Tom Foley for making Hoboken for 15 years and is owner of Hoboken's Corner- this night go off without a hitch. Also, thank you to the local stone Pets. “I'm honored to have been selected as Irish- sponsors whose generosity helped make this event hap- woman of the year, but my grandparents are even more pen. We hope this will be an annual event. excited than I am. I look forward to becoming more active in the lodge in my position as Lecturing Knight.” CAMP MOORE BROTHERLY LOVE Each year the Special Children’s Committee raises money so we can send a child from Hoboken to Camp Moore free Brotherly Love is a founding virtue of our order. So it is not of charge. If you know of anyone who might be interested in surprising that Lt. Michael De Trizio, a second generation attending this amazing camp, please contact our Leading Elk, and his partner acted swiftly to compassionately save Knight Bill Noonan. the life of a man whose clothes were engulfed in flames last month. Thanks for all that you do to keep us safe each and every day. Hoboken Elks Lodge 74, April/May 2015 Bulletin Page 2 GOOD OF THE ORDER ELKS OF THE YEAR OFFICER OF THE YEAR On Sunday, March 15, the Hoboken Elks Lodge 74 Man & Stephanie Schreiber was honored as Officer of the Year on Woman of the Year were announced as Jamie Matthews Sunday, March 15th. Stephanie stepped in as Lodge Secre- and Cristina Cushing. The honor goes to Elks who have tary in September 2014, when Rick Gerbhy stepped down. made outstanding contributions to the lodge in the past Since then Stephanie has worked tirelessly as Secretary year. managing everything from lodge communications, reporting and coordination with the Membership Committee. Cristina Cushing joined the Hoboken Elks in May 2014 and Stephanie grew up in Hoboken and has been an Elk for 14 was eager to make a contribution. Together with Jason years. She is not only a dedicated mom, but is one of our fa- Maurer and Stephanie Schreiber, she helped launch our vorite Elk bartendars and works full-time for the Jersey City lodge website www.hobokenelks.org which features online Fire Department. We are grateful for Stephanie’s dedicated dues payment in December 2014. Over the next coming service and her sense of humor. Congratulations! months, Cristina hopes to streamline communications for lodge events & activities as well as increase member en- gagement. SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 Jamie Matthews first became involved two years ago after The Scholarship Committee for Hoboken Elks Lodge #74 another Elk discussed having a pig roast to benefit a child met on February 12, 2015 to decide upon awards for those with cancer. Jamie had such a good time working with the who applied last December. In attendance were William Elks and helping other people, he signed right up. Since Keller (Chairman), Mike Mastropasqua (Treasurer), Tom then, he has helped turn the pig roast into an annual event Settembre, Bart Reilly and Tom Foley (who recused him- that benefits a different charity or person. Jamie enjoys self from decision making). Agreements to the awards were being an Elk who stays many nights to help with cleanup unanimous. Five applicants were eligible for such, all of who after events and actively goes to meetings. He believes it received monies. The awards are as follows: takes all, not just a few, to make a great community. Next on Jamie’s agenda is to bring back a kids haunted house $1,500 Christine Foley (Hudson Catholic) to Hoboken this October and starting an annual Halloween $1,500 Kristin Cunning (Hudson Catholic) party for adults. $1,000 Leanza Rodriguez (Hoboken High) $1,000 Destini Gidden (Hoboken High) SUPER 50/50 $1,000 Eimee Mendez (Hoboken High) Support our lodge and enter for a chance to win up to $10,000! On April 20th, we will begin selling $20 tickets for DUES ANNOUNCEMENTS our biggest 50/50 ever. The drawing will take place on Sep- Annual dues notices were sent out at the beginning of the tember 14th, 2015 during our kickoff Monday Night Football month. Kindly mail a check to the Lodge in the amount of fundraiser.