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Elks Are Hypocrites (none@msn.com)
September 5, 2004 the BPO Elks USA Web Site, Elks.Org, proclaimed “BPO Elks Pledges Aid to Florida Hurricane Victims” and yet the Elks here in Ocala, FL have not only neglected, but refused to help their own neighbors who suffered damages from their trees.
Sunday, September 5, 2004 Hurricane Frances came through Ocala, FL and knocked down several large trees from the Elks Lodge property located at 702 NE 25th Ave in Ocala, FL which fell onto our property and crushed 80’ feet of our fence. While neighbors all over the State of Florida took responsibility for damage cause by their tress to their neighbors property, this Elks Lodge has refused to remove their trees from our property and fix our fence damaged by their trees. They have not even taken the time to come here and look at the mess. My wife & I wrote numerous officials within the Elks organization, including a Mr. Sid Carter who is an official at the lodge in Ocala, their Exalted Ruler Mr Harold Floyd, Mr. Jack Jensen Grand Secretary of the Elks National in Chicago, Elks USA Grand Lodge Headquarters in Chicago, Mr. Frank Palladini Florida Elks State President, Mr. James M. McQuillan, the Grand Exalted Ruler and the President of the Elks. The response we received was a letter from their attorney, Mr. Daniel Hicks of Ocala who indicated that he represented the Elks Lodge and stated "The damages your complex suffered were a result of an act of God and your insurance policy should cover your damages". I was flabbergasted and outraged because he essentially told us the Elks Lodge has no intentions of doing anything about the damage caused by their trees. On December 5, 2006 I wrote the current Grand Exalted Ruler and the President of the Elks, Mr. Louis James Grillo about this matter and have received no reply. If average Joe good neighbors all over the state of Florida can accept responsibility for damage caused by trees to their neighbors property and repair the damage, the Elks who touts themselves as a philanthropic organization, should more than any neighbor in Florida do the right thing and remove their trees from our property and repair the damage to our fence. The Elks failure and refusal to do so is hypocrisy personified, and unless they have a change of heart, I feel that the world needs to be made aware of how we are being treated. This Elks Lodge's claim of an "Act of God" to avoid responsibly is an outrage.
At the top of their web elks.org site it says "The Benevolent and & Protective Order of the Elks". In their Motto and Creed, they state "Elks Care – Elks Share". In our case, the Elks has proved that they are NOT Benevolent and do NOT care!
Damage estimates are over $1,200. Our deductible is 1% which equals $1,370. out of pocket before the insurance pays one dime which means we will have to pay for all of the damages out of our own pocket.
I think this is an outrage which needs to be reported so people will know what hypocrites and bad neighbors this Elks Lodge at 702 NE 25th Ave in Ocala, FL has turned out to be.
As of this date, September 25, 2009 the damage still exists and the Elks has done nothing! It seems that the Elks loves doing good for others as long as they are getting good publicity and positive press.
Posted 09/26/2009 at 4:55 PM
AlexF (alexcarse@yahoo.com)
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Posted 08/24/2009 at 2:05 PM
AL SHEMANSKI (alss@ptd.net)
from Hazleton, PA, Lodge #200
Great Web site Hope to get out and see your lodge some day. Everyone welcome at lodge #200
Posted 05/24/2009 at 9:32 AM
riya (manna.riya@yahoo.in)
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Posted 05/15/2009 at 2:47 AM
Ed Becker (biged.7837@verizon.net)
from Watertown, NY, Lodge #496
Greetings from ER Tim Griffith and Members of Watertown, NY Lodge 496
“Gate Way To The 1000 Islands”
Winter has just about left our neck of the woods, and the geese are heading back to the north country. Its warming up and maple sap is starting to run. Can’t wait to have some fresh New York State maple syrup!
Just stopped by to say hello and view your web page, maybe get some new ideas.
If your are in our area, why not stop by and say Hello ! You can find directions to our Lodge on our web site under Links.
Thanks, Ed Becker, Lodge Webmaster
Posted 03/15/2009 at 2:50 AM
Jim Baratta (jimbarattas@hotmail.com)
from Glendale, CA, Lodge #1289
What up mi biatches!!!
Posted 01/10/2009 at 4:11 AM
Diana Harrison (dukedutch@earthlink.net)
from Eugene, OR, Lodge #357
Wanting to wish all Happy Holidays from our Lodge members to yours. If you are up this way to Eugene, Oregon please stop in and meet our great Lodge and facilities.
Posted 11/14/2008 at 9:23 AM
Nancy & John Dietrich (ANNUZIAT@MSN.COM)
from Ridgefield Park, NJ, Lodge #1506
WE WILL BE VISITING SAN FRANCISCO THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5 AND WILL STOP IN TO SAY "HELLO" WE ARE BOTH ELKS MEMBERS OF RIDGEFIELD PARK, NEW JERSEY 1506. JOHN IS AND HAS BEEN TREASURER FOR 12 YEARS AND HAS BEEN A POY (PAST OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 1999-2000) WE JUST RAN OUR 9TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS RAISING OVER $7,000. WE HAVE BEEN IN YOUR LODGE MANY TIMES AND ARE STAYING AT THE MARINE CORPS HOTEL ON SUTTER ST.
Posted 09/26/2008 at 8:43 PM
The Meikle Family (jmeikle@aol.com)
Jeff, Jane, Jonathon and Jamison Meikle would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rob Douglas. We are all very sorry for your loss and send our love and warmest regards to each of you.
The Meikle Family
Posted 09/26/2008 at 4:51 PM
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Posted 08/29/2008 at 7:38 AM
Greg Reddell (gregorybj@yahoo.com)
from Klamath Falls, OR, Lodge #1247
Thank you for your hospitality during my visit on July 2 and at noon lunch on July 3. Visiting Lodge #3 will be on my list of favorite places to visit in San Francisco.
Posted 07/15/2008 at 4:49 PM
Rich & Cindy Spickler (rdspickler@yahoo.com)
from Manchester, MO, Lodge #2058
Thank you to all the members that made us feel welcome to our recent visits to your lodge. Elkdom is alive and well in San Francisco. We hope to visit again soon.
Posted 06/11/2008 at 2:04 PM
Dan Gardner (dan-h-b@hotmail.com)
from Downey, CA, Lodge #2020
Hello from Downey California Lodge #2020
Posted 04/11/2008 at 2:15 PM
Robert Veach (billybobv@comcast.net)
from Millville, NJ, Lodge #580
JUST SAYING HELLO
Posted 01/08/2008 at 5:13 PM
Gordon Phil;pot (Philkittle2@aol.com)
from Richmond, KY, Lodge #581
I want to compliment Krintine Kimm for some great graphics work. While our page is decent, it doesn't come near this one. Keep up the good work and visit us!
Posted 07/25/2007 at 10:32 AM
Al Shemanski (alss@ptd.net)
from Hazleton, PA, Lodge #200
Hi I am looking for new ideas for our VHP and plan on visiting all the elks lodges VHP and I must say your is AWESOME !!!! Keep up the good work and please visit our VHP Best Wishes Al
Posted 07/05/2007 at 7:55 PM
Carolyn Farnan (bboop32645@hotmail.com)
from Lawrence, MA, Lodge #65
Greetings from Lawrence,Massachusetts.Just checking out different lodges on the web. If your ever in our neghborhood,please drop in for a drink,we would love to give you a tour of our beautiful lodge.
Posted 06/23/2007 at 9:44 PM
Art Delgadillo (artdel434@comcast.net)
from Vallejo, CA, Lodge #559
Checked your website tonight. Very nice and informative. I hope to visit your lodge soon!
Posted 05/14/2007 at 1:35 AM
emmy manga (emmy@yahoo.com)
i love this site keep it up is nice and good my guy keep it uppppppppppppp
Posted 04/25/2007 at 3:35 PM
DeWayne Jones (tracker_jones@yahoo.com)
from Pawhuska, OK, Lodge #2542
As Webmaster of our Lodge, I am visiting all VHP's for new and creative ideas. Please visit our site and sign our book. If I can help you in anyway with your site feel free to contact me.
Thank you!
Posted 03/15/2007 at 4:02 PM
Chris (regent8805@yahoo.com)
All the best to the Elks.
Posted 10/25/2006 at 9:08 PM
Robert F. Gillis (bob.gillis@yahoo.com)
Hi and nice to hear your lodge is 130 old our lodge NO. 1078 is celebrating its 100th year in 2007 and preparing a 100th year book and huge get togethers
Posted 09/22/2006 at 12:32 PM
Andy Wolke (Awolke1@optonline.net)
from Smithtown, NY, Lodge #2036
Greetings from Smithtown NY Lodge #2036 If your ever in our area be sure and stop in. You can also click on over check out our web page and sign our guest book.
Andy Wolke #2036 Web Master.
Posted 07/24/2006 at 8:23 PM
mugu (boysmugu@mumu.com)
nice place to be
Posted 06/22/2006 at 10:14 AM
JOEL JOERGENSEN (JMAN14845@YAHOO.COM)
from Fairview Heights, IL, Lodge #664
I AM CHECKING ALL LODGES WEBSITES TO IMPROVE MY LODGES. STOP BY LODGE 664 SITE AND SAY HELLO
Posted 05/02/2006 at 10:37 PM
Charles P Fox (cppfox@hotmail.com)
from San Clemente, CA, Lodge #2068
I just want to thank you for the hospatality extended to me on my recent trip to SF. If any of your roads lead to San Clemente, we will be at your service. See you again on my next visit. Charlie Fox, Leading Knight 2068
Posted 04/21/2006 at 8:32 PM
James M. Shaw (james.shaw@sacinvest.net)
from Visalia, CA, Lodge #1298
Hello everyone. I just stopped by to check out your lodge and thought I'd compliment you on your beautiful facilities. I look forward to stopping by the next time my wife and I are in the Bay area.
Take care.
Jim
Posted 04/18/2006 at 6:27 PM
Charles P Fox (cppfox@hotmail.com)
Posted 04/11/2006 at 3:14 PM
Ken MacDonald, ER (countrygardenslandscaping@comcast.net)
from Redwood City, CA, Lodge #1991
Congratulation to James Reyes,Exalted Ruler and your core of officers for 2006-2007. It was a pleasure to watch your instalation of officers and awards ceramony. We wish San Francisco Lodge #3 all the best in the future. ER Ken
Posted 04/06/2006 at 11:39 PM
Jay Kiefer (jakemont@excite.com)
from Livingston, MT, Lodge #246
I want to cogratulate your lodge getting younger members. How did you achieve this goal? The Today Show segment was fantastic
What advice would you give to smaller lodges ? Jay Kiefer Livingston Elks #246 ER
Posted 04/06/2006 at 10:17 PM
Tom Woods (tswoods@cox.net)
from Sun City, AZ, Lodge #2559
Visited your beautiful Lodge following the national convention in Reno. Really enjoyed our guided tour by Tiler, Peter Torp. Had a great lunch and bought some Lodge #3 glasses for a friend.
Tom Woods, Tiler, Sun City Lodge #2559 Sally Woods Auxiliary President
Posted 08/23/2005 at 11:44 PM
Frank Rossi (theresonator@earthlink.net)
from Allegheny, PA, Lodge #339
One of your Lodge Brothers visited our Lodge here in Pittsburgh, PA recently. We will be sure to visit your home next time we are in SFO.
Posted 08/04/2005 at 4:18 PM
George Bell (g.bell1@tiscali.co.uk)
Hi I am not an Elk,but I am a member of the Royal Antediluvian Order Of Buffaloes. My lodge is the Grindon Lodge No 9761,North Durham Provincial Grand Lodge,City of Sunderland,England. This is my first contact with another Order. Good luck to you and all of your members.
Posted 07/31/2005 at 9:09 AM
Marlin Gill (marlin@patgill.com)
from San Mateo, CA, Lodge #1112
Hi guys...greetings from Florida where my son is getting married this weekend. Please ask Bill Gay to send me the picture that he took with me and Jack Parker. You have my e-mail address. Many thanks. The old saying...having a wonderful time, wish you were here. Luv and kisses, Marlin
Posted 07/30/2005 at 1:02 PM
George Rice PDDGER (gdrice@parrett.net)
from St. Joseph, MI, Lodge #541
Just surfin around. nice site!
Posted 05/01/2005 at 12:43 PM
mugu (boysmugu@mumu.com)
from Westerly, RI, Lodge #678
nice place to be
Posted 04/28/2005 at 8:53 AM
Ned Garis Exalted Ruler (denshar@epix.net)
from Bangor, PA, Lodge #1106
Will be in San Framcisco july 1 to july 6 looking forward to visiting your lodge on way to national convention in Reno
Posted 04/13/2005 at 7:26 PM
Ned Garis Exalted Ruler (denshar@epix.net)
from Bangor, PA, Lodge #1106
Will be in San Framcisco july 1 to july 6 looking forward to visiting your lodge on way to national convention in Reno
Posted 04/13/2005 at 7:26 PM
Ted Talbot (tgt@thesupernet.com)
from Torrance, CA, Lodge #1948
I'm looking for some old elk art work please E-mail any information you may have to me. Thank you My Brothers Elks
Posted 04/12/2005 at 6:02 PM
Bob Baldwin (bobbaldwinjr@yahoo.com)
from Fayetteville, NC, Lodge #1081
Posted 04/12/2005 at 9:59 AM
Dr. William H. Stemper, Jnr. University of Oxford UK (mstemper@cfl.rr.com)
from New York, NY, Lodge #1
I am a fraternal historian - Ph. D. - from the University of Oxford seeking a history of your Lodge. Some years ago I visted you -what a winderful downtown facillity - I still have the matchbook. Prior to moving to UK c1988 I was a member of New York No. 1 then meeting at 16th Street NYC German Masonic Temple. Might you locate their present contact details and relay them to me? They moved out of Manhattan and I have lost touch. Thank you for any hardcopy of your lodge history for scholarly purposes to USA - 2260 Doster Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 -8579. I would be grateful to know of your present location if you have moved. Happy Eastertide,
/s/ Dr. William H. Stemper, Jnr. (Oxon) FRSA (London)
(Above to attention of ER/Secretary with thanks)
Posted 03/28/2005 at 4:50 AM
Dr. William H. Stemper, Jnr. University of Oxford UK (mstemper@cfl.rr.com)
from New York, NY, Lodge #1
Posted 03/28/2005 at 4:50 AM
Dr. William H. Stemper, Jnr. University of Oxford UK (mstemper@cfl.rr.com)
Posted 03/28/2005 at 4:50 AM
Doug Advey (adveyno13@sbcglobal.net)
from Painesville, OH, Lodge #549
We had an awsome visit. Everyone was friendly and the hospitality was incredible.
Posted 02/15/2005 at 8:28 PM
Bob Herrera (wndyhill@earthlink.net)
from Temecula Valley, CA, Lodge #2801
Will be up your way mid-April. What evenings do you have your meetings? We would like to stay at the Kensington Hotel. I am ER and my wife is Chaplain of Temecula Valley Lodge #2801.
Posted 01/25/2005 at 9:04 AM
Walt Nowosad (nowosad@charter.net)
from Minden/Douglas, NV, Lodge #2670
Looking forward to seeing your lodge.
Posted 01/07/2005 at 9:09 AM
Jeff & Johannah Foss (Xfoss@yahoo.com)
We had a delightful time during our visit last night. Thank you.
Posted 11/23/2004 at 1:07 PM
Ed and Lisa Carter (guildhouse@comcast.net)
from Burien, WA, Lodge #2143
We had a great visit when we were there and hope to come back again. Tell Mike Willoughby hello and that he owes us a visit.
We hope to see you again soon.
Posted 11/12/2004 at 2:42 PM
wally gleeson (wgleeson@parters.org)
from Boston, MA, Lodge #10
From the mother Lodge in boston we say hello, a couple of us plan on being in your area on 10/6/04 until 10/9/04 we hope to stop in and say hello...
Posted 09/10/2004 at 12:59 PM
Dennis Peck (fanman1@optonline.net)
from Mountainside, NJ, Lodge #1585
Hi Kurt and Gang:
Just wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet you all while visiting your Lodge. We appreciated the special tour and hope you can visit us some time soon here in New Jersey.
Fraternally, Dennis Peck, ER Mountainside Elks
and Alice Leonhardt Leading Knight
Posted 07/28/2004 at 9:44 AM
Tim Maday (tsmaday@hotmail.com)
Great website! Please visit my website for Vintage Fire Helmets, www.oldfirehat.com
Posted 07/07/2004 at 8:16 PM
Joe Orawczyk (bpoe1920@yahoo.com)
from Barstow, CA, Lodge #1920
There’s over 2,000 lodges throughout Elkdom, but only a handful are physically located on the Mother Road – Old Route 66. We've published a list of them on our lodge news page. If you know of any others, please advise.
Fraternally, Sibling Joe ;-)
Posted 06/22/2004 at 11:17 PM
Andrew Berry (andysberrys@yahoo.com)
from San Francisco, CA, Lodge #3
Posted 04/21/2004 at 6:33 AM
Gerry Singer (gnsbear@texhoma.net)
from Duncan, OK, Lodge #1446
Hello San Francisco Elks from Middle America at the Duncan Oklahoma Elks Lodge #1446. It is great to see other Lodges using the VHP. Please check ours out at www.duncanelksclub.org or on the Elks VHP.
Regards, Gerry Singer Esquire - Lodge #1446
Posted 04/16/2004 at 10:40 AM
Marie Linda Bolstad PER (marielinda@saber.net)
from Ukiah, CA, Lodge #1728
I have enjoyed the company of the Murphy's and look forward to seeing the lodge i hear so much about. Thank-you, Marie
Posted 04/16/2004 at 12:13 AM
Andrew Berry (andysberrys@yahoo.com)
from San Francisco, CA, Lodge #3
Hello Elks,
I am honored to report as a new member since 4/1/04.
A. Berry
Posted 04/02/2004 at 5:03 AM
Franklin E. Du Bell (Elkdomwhen@comcast.net)
from Edgewater Park, NJ, Lodge #2550
Posted 03/02/2004 at 2:42 PM
RAYMOND R BUISSON JR PER (raybee@adelphia.net)
from Bellows Falls, VT, Lodge #1619
Posted 01/18/2004 at 7:36 PM
RAYMOND R BUISSON JR PER (raybee@adelphia.net)
from Bellows Falls, VT, Lodge #1619
Posted 01/18/2004 at 7:36 PM
ALBERT THOMAS (DOTDASHAL@AOL.COM)
from Pryor, OK, Lodge #2320
i WOULD LIKE TO COME AND STAY WITH YOU ON 1/9/04AND 1/10/04. ALSO IT IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE MT DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW STAY THERE WITH US. AL THOMAS
Posted 12/21/2003 at 12:11 PM
Sam Amerson (samerson@texhoma.net)
from Duncan, OK, Lodge #1446
It’s great to see other Elks Lodges using the web. Our Lodge 1446 is also on the Elks page, please drop by and sign our guest book. We also have our own web page listed as: www.duncanelksclub.org. We have a 18 hole golf course, pro shop, ballroom, dining room, swimming pool, card room, lounge, and 19th hole. If you or any of your members are ever in Duncan, Oklahoma, please stop by and play a round of golf and have dinner. We would love to have other Elks come and see us. Sam Amerson Chairman – Board of Trustees Duncan, Oklahoma
Posted 10/03/2003 at 9:02 AM
John Trubey (true_bay@yahoo)
from Seattle, WA, Lodge #92
Hello- I was excited to hear about your lodge from Members here in Seattle. I will be visiting the Bay area occasionally as I have siblings there. It will be nice to see #3. - John
Posted 09/10/2003 at 10:30 AM
Ray Kellogg (RKellogg33@aol.com)
from San Pedro, CA, Lodge #966
Plan on visiting your lodge Sept 3rd or 4th for lunch. Will be at the Villa Florence Hotel for 3 nights aand looking foreward to visiting your lodge. Brother Ray Kellogg LM
Posted 08/24/2003 at 4:14 PM
tony godkin (tgodkin@california.com)
Greetings! I'm impressed with the longevity of your post!
A warm wish for another 126 years to you!
Tony
Posted 06/21/2003 at 5:47 PM
Don Lockwood (donlockwood@delphiforums.com)
from Washington, PA, Lodge #776
Hello, from "The Spirit Of 776", Washington, PA Don Lockwood, PER; Webmaster
Posted 05/24/2003 at 4:08 PM
Deirdre Sable (thesables2001@yahoo.com)
from Manasquan, NJ, Lodge #2534
GREETINGS FROM THE MANASQUAN NEW JERSEY LODGE.
Posted 05/06/2003 at 3:34 PM
Rock Anderson (rock@prescottelks.org)
from Prescott, AZ, Lodge #330
Greetings Elks of San Francisco, California Lodge #3 from Prescott, Arizona Lodge #330
Posted 04/30/2003 at 8:08 PM