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Berea Elks Lodge #1815
APRIL 2024
Bob Bickford, Exalted Ruler
Greetings From The Exalted RuleR
Spring has sprung, our lodge officers have been fully installed, and the lodge is as busy as ever in April. Our lodge kicks of our 74th year this month and is as strong as it ever has been. I look forward to see you all in the lodge
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesdays & Fridays
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ORDER ONLINE!
FRIDAY NIGHT TRIVIA!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
MARCH
March 28 - Matt Jacko
March 29 - William Strippy
March 31 - Robert Showalter
APRIL
April 2 - Richard Threadgill, PER
April 3 - Jeff Maloney
April 7 - Eric Banks, PER
April 15 - Doug Haney
April 16 - Bill Maloney, PER
April 17 - Dave Sekula
April 27 - Mitch Rivas
April 28 - Todd Eck
April 30 - Margie Puchalski
APRIL
April 3 - Lodge Meeting
April 7 - Wrestlemania! & Garage Sale Setup
April 10 - Board of Director’s Meeting
April 11 - Annual Garage Sale
April 15 - Federal Taxes Due Today
April 17 - Lodge Meeting
April 20 - 1815 Club
April 21 - Community Honors Banquet
April 26-28 - Ohio Elks State Convention
April 30 - Lodge Golf League Starts!
MAY
May 1 - Lodge Meeting
May 4 - Kentucky Derby & Night at the Races
May 8 - Board of Director’s Meeting
May 11 - Mother’s Day Wine Tasting
May 12 - Mother’s Day (Call your mother!)
May 15 - Lodge Meeting
May 18 - Harley Party (Lodge Closed)
May 25 - 1815 Club Meeting
May 29 - 5th Wednesday - Lakewood Lodge #1350 (Lodge Closed).
BEREA ELKS GOLF LEAGUE BEGINS APRIL 30th
Happy first full day of spring, the trees are budding, the birds are chirping and the snow is falling...Ah got to Love NE Ohio Weather! Hopefully it decides to be spring sometime soon, we are planning on starting Tuesday April 30th with the first two weeks planned as practice weeks.
Return of 11th Hour Grille
Fish fry season has come to a close. Many thanks to chefs Nate Moore, PER and Pete Weineke, PER for putting on another amazing fish fry season. Also, to the countless volunteers that worked those long Friday nights, thank you for your service to the lodge. You made a difference.
We now return to normal 11th Hour Grille operations, serving great food on Tuesdays and Fridays at the lodge. The latest menu will be posted on the website. New this year will be the ability to order dinner online and pick it up at the lodge. Click the link below to learn more.
CEREBRAL PALSY COIN BANKS
On Wednesday, April 10, we will empty the purple CP coin banks so that we can make our lodge donation at the Ohio Elks Convention. Please turn yours in before the 10th. We have more purple banks to start the new Elk’s year in the lounge.
LODGE GARAGE SALE
Our annual Lodge Garage Sale will be Thursday, April 11th in the upstairs hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations to the garage sale can be made anytime after April 5th and there will be a setup day on April 6th
Americansism Essay WINNERS!
I am proud to announce this year's Elks Americanism Essay winners sponsored by our Berea Elks Lodge! The theme was "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me". The top three essays were chosen for each grade in no particular order.
Pinball League Champions Announced
The Pinball League ended its season April 21st. First place, along with the title "Pinball Wizard" goes to Andy Tyler. Second place went to Bob Bickford and third place went to Devon Threadgill. The 2024 season will be starting up later this year. Thanks to all who played!
HARLEY PARTY!
Want to win a new Harley?! How about $5,000?! The Ashland Elks are hosting a “Harley Party” reverse raffle on Saturday, May 18th at the Ashland County Fairgrounds.
Tickets are $100 for one, or $150 for two with a maximum of 1,000 tickets being sold across the state. Numerous cash prizes will be awarded with a grand prize of a new Heritage Softail Classic (or cash equivalent) to the last ticket standing. All proceeds go to the FOG fund to help cover costs of the new Grand Exalted Ruler, Doug Schiefer from Bucyrus lodge! Tickets can be purchased in the lounge (cash or check only).
MACHO BINGO!
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
The inaugural “Macho Bingo” will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 with prizes centered around indoor and outdoor home improvement. The DIY weekend warrior will love these!
Northeast District Golf Outing
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024
The Berea Elks will be hosting the Northeast District Golf Outing at Royal Crest Golf Club on Saturday, June 1st. It will be an 18-hole scramble format with scheduled tee times beginning at 10:40 a.m. Event is limited to the first 18 teams that register
LODGE GOLF OUTING
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 will hold our 11th-Annual Lodge Golf Outing at a new venue! This year it will be at Briarwood Golf Club in Broadview Heights!
18-hole Scramble format. Lunch at the turn. Prizes and dinner afterwards at the course. Skins, closest-to-the-pin & longest-drive holes also.