Louisville, KY #8

MESSAGE FROM OUR EXALTED RULER: Some old business first. January what a start to the year. Record cold for the first twelve days. Hopefully that is behind us now. Our New Years Eve dance was a well-attended success, with the Perfect Alibi Band. If you missed this you missed a good time. Maybe we can have Perfect Alibi back in the spring. Our chicken dinners resumed in January. Look for one in Feb on the 21st.(see calendar for this). We held our Hoop Shoot on Jan 16th, however no one qualified for the state contest that was held on the 23rd. I attended the DD clinic on the weekend of the 23rd. A lot of good information was exchanged there. On Jan. 18th we initiated two more members, hopefully we can do more in March. .Nominations for officers for the year 2010/2011 will be held at the first meeting in Feb. I will not be running for another term. The State Convention will be held Feb 18th - 20th in Catlettsburg/Ashland. If you have never attended one of these conventions I urge you to attend this one. They are not only a lot of fun but they can give you an insight as to what The Elks are all about. The Highlanders will hold their Super Bowl Party on Feb 7th. Lodge members are welcome.

Fraternally Yours

Robert Ringenberg

Exulted Ruler

Late Dues Notice CLARIFICATION

The Lodge # 8 is the organization of Elks, membership is renewable annually and affords to members in good standing all of the rights and privileges of the Club ( which is the facilities and bar ). Dues are considered lapsed on April 1 of each calendar year. The Lodge has a one-year grace period for total lapsation but the Club only has 90 days. On July 1st all members not paid shall have all of their privileges suspended until such time that payment is made. This will include access to the facility, bar, and any jackpots. We cannot be more clear that this will be enforced and the days to settle an account are shrinking.

Bob Ringenberg, ER

House Committee

Board of Trustees

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Don't forget if you have any ideas for activities or events, let us know so that we can plan for the future.

SPECIAL NOTE:

We need non-perishable snacks and comfort items for our Iraq Care Packages. Please place in marked box at the front of the Lodge Room. Please note the great pictures and a short thank-you letter from CPL Daniel Stratman on the new bulletin board at the Lodge or click on the blue button on your left labeled Our Troops...

HALL RENTALS

As you all know, our back hall is available for rental. Please encourage your friends and families to use our facility for their wedding receptions, reunions, parties, meetings, etc. Sande Hager is in charge of the rentals for the Lodge and can be reached at either 502.727.5983 (cell) or 502.451.8530 (home).

House Committee

No chicken dinners this month due to the Holiday. Also, No Fish Fry on Friday November 27th.

John Doelker

FROM THE POOL

Even though we are in the "deep freeze" right now, it is never too soon to think of summer and our terrific Elks Lodge Pool By the time this letter comes to your home, the first deadline to receive the 20% discounted membership for returning members of 2009 will have passed. From January 16th - March 31st the 2010 membership fees are discounted 15% for all 2009 pool members.

We hope everyone will take advantage of the savings and join the fun at the pool in 2010. Applications were sent out to all pool members at the end of the 2009 season, but if you have misplaced yours, applications are available at the Lodge.

Looking forward to a fun and hot summer.

The Pool Committee

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Please send your articles and information to Terry Akin by the 15th of the month. You can leave it at the bar or the office or better yet e-mail it to terryakin@windstream.net

Please remember all our members and their families that we have lost during this year.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

It is our sad duty to announce the death of our member, Michael D. Azzara. Mike joined Lodge #8 in 1969 and has always been a true and upright member. Those of us who have had the pleasure to have known him will never forget his welcoming smile, his enthusiastic conversations and his zest for life that should be a trademark for us all.

Mike’s many good deeds are forever written on the tablets of love and memory and in the minds of those who knew him.

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It is our sad duty to announce the death of our member, Charles Von Bokern.. A member since 1982, he was known as Charlie Chips. He earned that nickname through running a business that supplied snacks to many of the local bars. Charlie ran our kitchen for many years and provided countless dinners and meals that were always looked forward to by our members. He was a fixture at our Lodge and could always be counted on to help out with our most important events. He is no longer with us, but he will never be forgotten.

********************************************************** Our thoughts and prayers will be with Sharon Stewart over the recent loss of her Mother and Jean Duncan after the loss of her Mother-in-law

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It is our sad duty to announce the death of our PER, Jack Anderson. His good name will be forever linked in the history of Lodge #8 as a leader, teacher, advisor, and officer, but most of all, a gentleman.

When it became impossible for us to stay at the Broadway home in 1967, Jack, then ER, found the property we are now at, designed the unique building we occupy and managed the move into it. Soon after he was an important part of the group who conceived , designed and built our pool. His was a major voice in the revitalization of it, just several years ago.

He served in nearly all offices the Lodge has and was the most impressive Esquire we have recollection of. Just a short time before he passed, Jack donated his beautiful Hammond organ to the Lodge. He was a true and upright Elk.

Any member who ever heard him recite “The Vacant Chair” can use that to reinforce their memories of him, for as the last lines state, “Now the golden cord is severed, He has passed to realms on high.”

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UP COMING EVENTS

Texas Holdem Tournament

Hoop Shoot Contest

The Frankfort Lodge will be conducting the STATE Hoop SHOOT on Feb 6th. For more details call: Jerry Eberhauser @ 456-2418 Or Bob Ringenberg, ER @ 231-9610

Please check at the bar or office for more information

ENF EVENTS

Will you consider joining the ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION? You can start a Pledge for as little as $10.00 per year for 10 years. The ENF donates about 12 million to our Youth, Elderly Veterans, Scholarships, Hoop Shoot and Soccer shoot each year. Last year our 18 Kentucky Lodges donated $55,143.64, and this year we will receive back a total of $82,340.00 for our programs. Louisville Lodge #8’s goal is $6540.00. As of now we have collected $2492.50. You can see we have a long way to go. All checks should be made payable to the Elks National Foundation or (ENF). All donations are tax deductible-------------------- Thanks for your help

Ed Black Lodge ENF Chairman.

Youth Activities

Veteran’s Affairs

Please take time to honor our Veteran’s whenever you can. We cannot do enough for our Heroes who have sacrificed so much for us.

FUN THINGS TO DO AT LODGE 8

Euchre League Kick-off

Mark your calendar! The euchre league will officially begin on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 7:00 pm, but we ask that you be there at 6:30 that evening for a short meeting before play begins to review the schedule, rules, attendance, etc…

There will be two practice sessions at the Lodge on Thursday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 29th beginning at 7 p.m. for those interested in learning to play or anyone needing a refresher course. Please sign up at the bar if you would like to participate in the practice sessions. We also need regular players to participate, so “all you regulars” please sign up for the practice session too so we’ll have enough players to “practice”.

There is also a sign-up sheet at the bar for the league so if you plan to participate in the league, please sign-up, if you don’t want to participate but can substitute on occasion, just write “sub” beside your name.

Play begins at 7 p.m., please be punctual, regular and timely attendance is vital in making this an enjoyable and successful endeavor. If you cannot attend on a regular basis, with the exception of emergencies, please sign-up as a substitute for the times when regular players cannot attend.

The schedule is as follows: Nov 5th Jan 28th Nov 19th Feb 11th Dec 3rd Feb 25th Dec 17th Mar 11th Jan 7th Mar 25th Jan 14th Apr 8th

If you have any questions, ask Ray Diaz, President Elks Euchre League.

DART LEAGUE

Wednesday Night Lodge Dart League will start on December 2nd at 7:30. The teams will consist of 3 people per team. You will find out who is on your team that night.

**LADIES' AUXILIARY**

I sure hope everyone has been warm. We do miss many members when it is this cold. Our January meeting had a low turn out, but it was a good meeting. We want to welcome our newest member Debbie Walters. It is great to have you aboard. Nancy Petito gave us the break down of the Craft Bazaar. Our profit this year is $959.47. That is fantastic! With Nancy leading the way and so many of our ladies volunteering this was truly a successful event. We will soon have the details of the raffle available. We are looking forward to the 108th annual convention of the Kentucky Elks Association, which will be February 18-21. It will be held at the Ashland Lodge #350. I look forward to seeing many of you there. On a sadder note we need to keep many of our members and Elks in our prayers. Louise Williams husband Ray lost his left leg above the knee but her son is doing better, Please keep in touch with Louise as she may need someone to lean on. Mary Hardin is doing better after hip surgery and hopes to soon be driving again. Susan Bunch is still recovering from knee surgery as is Anita Ryan, please keep them in your prayers. Lets keep my former dart partner Jimmy Smathers in our prayers as he begins his own battle with illness. Until next month please keep safe, keep warm and keep well. Lois Ridge Ladies Auxiliary President

Ladie Auxiliary Meetings 1st Tuesday of the Month.

****LODGE HOURS****

Monday through Thursday 1:00pm. until 11:00pm. Friday and Saturday Noon until 1:00am. Sunday 1:00pm. until 10pm.

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CORRECTION ON EMAIL ADDRESS If you had trouble emailing Kathy Haire to get the news letter emailed to you --- it is

kahairejr@bellsouth.net

NOTES FROM WEBMASTER

Have you gotten your elks.org password yet? It opens up many doors on the Elks website, copy and paste this link to register. Follow the instructions to register - it's that easy and free!

http://elks.org/members/MembersLogin.cfm

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Are you interested in going GREEN help save the trees -- one way is to get on our Lodge email list and your News Letter can be emailed to you. If you are interested in this please email

kahairejr@bellsouth.net

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Any questions contact the Lodge at 491-8335.

Our Lodge meetings are on the first & third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meeting Directions: 2824 Klondike Lane Louisville KY