Sebring, FL 1529

Sebring Elks #1529 had a great turn out for the 4th of July Celebration. Food was served at 5:30. Dancing and partying began afterwards and lasted until time for the fireworks display. Being on Lake Jackson, the view of the fireworks was great. Join us next year!

Sebring Elks Lodge #1529 is happy to welcome Robert Clark as a new member. He and his wife, Janet recently moved to Sebring from Paducah, Kentucky and look forward to making new friends through their association with the Elks.

Sebring Elks #1529 opened up their lakeside property for the public to view the 4th of July fireworks over Lake Jackson. Members and guests were invited for food, drinks, and music prior to the display.

Angie Green and Stormy Thompson are July Co-Elks of the month. Both work together and are an asset to our Lodge. Angie has been a member for 3 years (her husband an Elk in Maine.); Stormy has been a Sebring Elk for 21 years and 19 years in Indiana.

We have a new Bread Baker in Elk Town and his name is Karl Reich. Karl has joined our kitchen team and is always coming up with home made surprises for us to enjoy! Pictured here are 3 goodies he gave us last Wacky Wed. Home made Italian bread to go with the spaghetti – which was a great meal, by the way. Then he came around to the tables and had us sample his home made gnocci. To make the evening a total hit, home made cream puffs!!!!!!!!!! I love the man!

On June 14th members of the Sebring Elks #1529 enjoyed their weekly Bar Poker with a “Pajama Party”. Jim Mason won for “Most Comfortable P.J.’s” and Gypsy Sweda won “Most Cuddly”. Members and guests are invited Thursdays from 2 – 5 pm weekly & a lite lunch is available.

Our Veteran Committee, Chaired by Bert and Evelyn Marple, need your help. There is a collection box in the Lodge hall where items can be placed for either nursing home veterans or active military overseas. Note, no spray items can be sent out of country. Anyone with extra time on their hands, please contact them at 382-7680. Not only do they need items, they need help with transportation on Thursdays to the Nursing Homes. In the Kenilworth home they visit approximately 17 people and they go to each room. In the Palms, they bring approximately 23 residents to one main room and they visit each there. If anyone has a military contact who can provide them names and addresses of embarked military, please get the information to the Marples.

Sebring Elks #1529 would like to thank Alma Almeida for all that she does at the Lodge by appointing her “Elk of the Month for June”. Alma has been a member of the Sebring Elks for 8 years. She works Special Events, Bingo, Kitchen, and Dining Room, and is our Chaplain for 2012/2013. Alma is one who sees a need and takes care of it. Thank you, Alma.

Sebring Elks #1529 welcome Diana Iffert, Jack Biehle, and Joan McDowell as new members in April.

Sebring Elks #1529 enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day Breakfast, and each woman received a carnation. . Members of the Lodge volunteered as cooks, bakers of muffins, and servers. Pictured here is Deanna Lewis and her mother Edna Daniels. This is an annual event for the Lodge and is open to the public. Join us next year!!

Sebring Elks #1529 proudly accepted Ed Marino as a new member on May 17th.

Sebring Elks #1529 has selected Pam Button as “Volunteer of the Month for May”. Pam and her husband enjoy the winter months here in Sebring and the summer months in Findley, Ohio. Pam is not here to just get away from the cold weather, but to participate in the community. Whenever called upon, she is a greeter, calls bingo, and works on the decorating committee. The Sebring Elks appreciate both Pam and Don in their commitment to the Sebring Elks.

Wacky Wednesday is never dull. Here is an upcoming star. Newt Dickie’s Great Grandson, Josiah playing along with FrankE.

Sebring Elks #1529 enjoyed the Kentucky Derby. They had several races of their own prior to the main event. Pictured are the Elks Horses: Dianna Kuen (Too Slow), George Quel (Cracker), Heide Stover (Why Not), Darlene Quel (May Be), & Dick Stover (Whiner). Several of the women wore beautiful hats which added to the festivities.

Sebring Elks #1529 is a proud sponsor of the Highlands County STARS. Pictured here is the Elks Past Exalted Ruler, Heide Stover, throwing out the 1st pitch in the STARS annual softball tournament.

We are saddened to report the death of long time Sebring Elk Spouse, and Past President of the Ladies of the Sebring Elks, Lorraine Pulver. Lorraine has been very active over the years and continued doing what she could by each week wrapping silver ware for the dinning room. Due to health issues she was unable to continue volunteering last year. We will miss her!

Sebring Elks #1529 have set up a Scholarship fund at the South Florida Community College. Pictured here is ER Claude Howerton presenting a $1,000.00 check to CFRE Donald Appelquist from SFCC. The Sebring Elks are proud to state that this year we were able to present two $1,000.00 scholarships to a local girl and boy. Donald gave a very informative talk to our members regarding the back grounds of the two recipients and thanked the Elks for their generosity.

Sebring Elks #1529 are once again sponsoring youth baseball. Heide Stover PER presented a check in the amount of $525.00 to sponsor a 11- 12 yr baseball team. The team is pictured here at one of the early practices along with Head Coach Hector Rivera and Adam Greenslade, VP Dixie Youth Baseball in Sebring. They will play 12 games starting 4/16 thru 5/17. Including practices, this program runs approximately 8 weeks. The games will start at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Max Long Field. Come out and support the Elks Team!

Sebring Elks #1529 has named Anne Bruno Elk of the Month for April. Anne is not only our paid bartender, but she heads up the Lodge Activities Committee as well as give her time wherever need. Thank you, Anne.

Officers for 2012/2013. Pictured: Front l-r, Angie Green- Loyal Knight, Alma Almeida-Chaplain, Joan Roth-Treasurer, Dianna Kuen-Trustee, Heide Stover-Trustee, Dena Shaw-Organist. Back l-r, George Quel-Inner Guard, Joy Rink-Secretary, Claude Howerton-Exalted Ruler, Anne Bruno-Tiler, and Ronna Mason-Leading Knight. (missing are Ralph Young, Lecturing Knight and Ron Schilffarth-Esquire.