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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.
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 5:11 PM
Shawn Waycupp (shawnwaycupp@yahoo.com)
My Grandpa used to be an Elk and lived in St. Louis. Herbert Waycupp. Anyone remember him?
Posted 05/09/2009 at 6:53 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 3:06 AM
Garrett (garrett.hester@gmail.com)
Nice site
Posted 02/26/2009 at 9:46 AM
John H. (hayduke215@yahoo.com)
from Wichita, KS, Lodge #427
Very nice job on the webpage, it looks great. I hope everyone is fine and that you all have a great holiday season. Take care, John
Posted 11/20/2008 at 11:21 PM
Larry Flowers (x-stlouispd@aol.com)
from St. Louis, MO, Lodge #9
Howard and Randy
You two have made a web site that is second to none. Keep up the good work.
Posted 05/12/2008 at 5:05 PM
Pete Stromberg (stromberg@laywer.com)
Elkish greetings from Appleton, WI. Keep up your great work! stromberg@laywer.com
Posted 03/17/2008 at 11:17 PM
Rhea (rhea.gonna@gmail.com)
Thanks, from a daughter of an elk!
Posted 03/16/2008 at 5:28 PM
Milo (milodropit@gmail.com)
Hey nice site keep up the good work
Milo
Posted 03/14/2008 at 7:27 PM
frank (myghtywhyty@hotmail.com)
what would we do without this place.
Posted 03/14/2008 at 4:38 PM
jacqueline hyde (jacquelinehyde1982@googlemail.com)
great site keep up the good work
Posted 03/12/2008 at 2:00 PM
dR PETE (dr.p@mail2web.com)
NICE
Posted 02/29/2008 at 10:04 AM
Adam Smith (adam.henry.smith@googlemail.com)
from St. Louis, MO, Lodge #9
Nice work. You must be very proud of yourself ;)
Posted 02/17/2008 at 9:45 AM
peter m (poiuy@dcemail.com)
super site, love elks go elks for life
Posted 02/07/2008 at 12:52 PM
Simon (tripledot@walla.com)
Very nice website and useful info. Good work!
Posted 01/14/2008 at 1:53 PM
Robert Veach (billybobv@comcast.net)
from Millville, NJ, Lodge #580
JUST SAYING HELLO.
Posted 01/08/2008 at 5:17 PM
Mark DeArriba (mdearriba@sbcglobal.net)
from Oakville, MO, Lodge #2726
Good Job. Have a great new year
Posted 01/07/2008 at 8:10 PM
Anita (anitapecker@gmail.com)
Nice site.. I love St. Louis!! Anita
Posted 12/14/2007 at 11:29 PM
MAGA MUGU (MAGA@MUGU.COM)
NICE SITE
Posted 08/03/2007 at 3:43 PM
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. Keep up the good work and please visit our VHP Best Wishes Al
Posted 07/08/2007 at 7:25 AM
sam j. jackson (samjackson2@embarqmail.com)
from Saranac Lake, NY, Lodge #1508
just looking today, thanks
Posted 05/20/2007 at 6:15 PM
Tom & Kathy Cravven (vlassiccar@hotmail.com)
from Cynthiana, KY, Lodge #438
We will be visiting St. Louis soon. Hope to stop by your lodge for a visit! We are from Cynthiana KY Lodge 438. Tome went to SLU and Wash U.(Our son now attends SLU).
Posted 05/03/2007 at 11:02 PM
Beth Morley (bmorley_@hotmail.com)
from Orlando, FL, Lodge #1079
I found your address on the website but probably won't get a chance to visit until next week. I corrected my email.
Posted 04/10/2007 at 3:46 PM
Sylvia Williamson (msbear70@aol.com)
from Orlando, FL, Lodge #1079
I am Sylvia Williamson, TRUSTEE OF ORLANDO ELKS LODGE 1079,in Orlando,Fl.I was checking out your Web Site and to find out the location of your Lodge. I have a really good Friend that has just move to your area and I was trying to find out some information about the lodge that she will be moving to. My Friends name is,Beth Morley and she was transferred from ATT Phone Company here in Orlando. Beth was our INNER GUARD last year. Her e-mail is bmorley@att.com. Please Welcome her and she would be a Great Officer for you.Thanking you in advance for your attention in this matter.
Posted 04/10/2007 at 3:08 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 4:06 PM
Chris Payne (www.payne_78745@yahoo.com)
from Austin, TX, Lodge #201
Hoping to visit the lodge Saturday 12/16/06 to watch some football.
Posted 12/14/2006 at 1:29 PM
Bob Gillis (bob.gillis@yahoo.com)
from Winthrop, MA, Lodge #1078
Greetings from Winthrop MA. Lodge #1078, 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. Our Lodge is minutes from Boston, in 2007 we are celebrating 100 years of Elkdom Bob Gillis Lodge Historian
Posted 09/25/2006 at 7:40 AM
Maga T.Mugu (mmuguguy@maga.com)
MEN I LOVE THIS SITE PLEASE KEEP IT UP OK!!!
I AM FROM TOGO,GUY'S TRY TO UNDERSTAND OK!!!
THANKS.
Posted 09/07/2006 at 3:32 PM
Melvin Rayman (menachenmendel@charter.net)
from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, Lodge #109
I am a member of the Scranton -Wilkes-Barre Lodge in Pennsylvania I have now moved to Mo. 10317 Bilston Court Apt #4. St. Louis,Mo. 63146 (in Creve Couer. We live at Oxford Hills Apartment Complex. I Have been Active in the Elks and served as a Deputy for Volunteer Services in the local VA.Hospital in Pa. I am anxious to know about your Lodge and know how to get there. Melvin Rayman
Posted 09/01/2006 at 6:22 PM
Kristie Gaynor (Kgaynor0970@aol.com)
from Bristol, PA, Lodge #970
Greetings from Bristol Elks Lodge #970. Your website is nice. Go check out my website. Keyword search 970 and please take a moment to sign my guest book for my Lodge.
Posted 08/24/2006 at 10:26 AM
Tom Craig (tcraig@snet.net)
from Milford, CT, Lodge #1589
Will be in St Louis August 23-28, hoping to stop by and have a drink and maybe a swim.
Posted 08/21/2006 at 9:35 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 8:22 PM
Carroll L. Schleeter SP (schleetcm@hotmail.com)
from Columbia, MO, Lodge #594
I was wandering in the web and locked on your site good job we need more lodges on line Thanks for having the Officers updated it makes it easier for everybody to get acquainted.I enjoy seeing what other lodges are doing. Carroll
Posted 05/16/2006 at 10:05 AM
JOEL JOERGENSEN LEADING KNIGHT (JMAN14845@YAHOO.COM)
from Fairview Heights, IL, Lodge #664
HI NEIGHBOR. I AM ACROSS THE RIVER. HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT YEAR.
Posted 05/02/2006 at 10:44 PM
Bob Mertz (bob.mertz@agedwards.com)
from Affton, MO, Lodge #2635
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all Elks and families. Hope 2006 is a great year.
Posted 12/28/2005 at 3:51 PM
Andrew Vissicchio (andyv2350@earthlink.net)
Dear Sir,
My father was a Life Member of Elks Lodge #878 in Queensss, N.Y.
I am trying to get in touch with them; can you send me their address and the name of a senior person for contact.
Thank you.
Andrew Vissicchio, Jr.
Posted 07/09/2005 at 2:35 PM
Ericha Gilchrist (erichagilchrist@yahoo.com)
My father was PER at the Overland lodge so many years ago and I was just surfing the web looking at things and ran accross this web site. Thanks for having the links where you can get to the scholarships. i am a student at Le cole culinaire a culinary school in ladue. Thanks so much.
Posted 05/01/2005 at 9:21 AM
Mick Conley (mjconley@msn.com)
from St. Louis, MO, Lodge #9
Howard:
You certainly have done our lodge proud.
Posted 04/20/2005 at 12:49 PM
Bob Baldwin (bobbaldwinjr@yahoo.com)
from Fayetteville, NC, Lodge #1081
Posted 04/12/2005 at 10:00 AM
Ramona Johnson (cookie5910@cs.com)
Hello I was surfing the web and ran across your web site I think it is wondeful. I to belong to a great organization The IBPOW of The World here in Missouri. Great web page interesting reading. I think it is great.
Posted 01/27/2005 at 10:51 PM
Tim Maday (tsmaday@hotmail.com)
Great website! Please visit my website for Vintage Fire Helmets, www.oldfirehat.com
Posted 07/07/2004 at 8:18 PM
Gerry Singer (gnsbear@texhoma.net)
from Duncan, OK, Lodge #1446
Hello St. Louis 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 06/24/2004 at 2:43 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 11:22 PM
Sam Amerson (samerson@texhoma.net)
from Duncan, OK, Lodge #1446
The Duncan Elks are proud to be the first to sign your Guest Book! 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.
We are the proud home Lodge of Mr. James Beyl, Oklahoma Elks State President for 2004-2005.
Sam Amerson
Posted 06/20/2004 at 6:42 PM