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SPRING CONVENTION ISSUE 2009

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Spring Convention 2009

Published Quarterly by the

WISCONSIN ELKS ASSOCIATION

STATE OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Tom Widzinski (920) 235-3682

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Ken Bruckner (920) 458-6258

VICE-PRESIDENT—NORTHWEST

Charles Notham (715) 834-7481

VICE-PRESIDENT—NORTHEAST

Joseph Rossley (715) 732-2967

VICE-PRESIDENT—CENTRAL

Myron Keding (715) 659-4595

VICE-PRESIDENT—EAST CENTRAL

Bob Bohnsack (920) 923-4284

VICE-PRESIDENT—SOUTHWEST

Kaye Fulton (608) 752-9638

VICE-PRESIDENT—SOUTHEAST

Lisa Kromraj (414) 704-6488

SECRETARY / BUGLE EDITOR

Ken Johnson (715) 355-0758

TREASURER

Jeffrey Langton (262) 968-9535

CHAPLAIN

Rev. Michael Hackbarth (920) 948-9500

TILER

Dale Heitmann (715) 842-5316

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

Donald Golembiewski (715) 359-4136

INNER GUARD

Dianne Kennedy (920) 925-8500

PHOTOGRAPHER

Patrick Buck (920) 731-7692

TRUSTEES

(3 YEAR TERMS)

Chairman

Todd Kostuck (2009) (608) 348-4377

Secretary

Glenn Friedl (2009) (920) 261-1452

John Bennett (2010) (715) 373-2783

Joseph Klumb (2010) (715) 735-3842

Pat Buck (2011) (920) 731-7692

Mike Rebhahn (2011) (715) 675-7248

Earle Sievwright (Trustee Emeritus)

GRAND LODGE CONVENTIONS

2009 . . . . . . July 5–9 . . . . . . . . . . Portland, OR

2010 . . . . . . July 4–8 . . . . . . . . . . . Orlando, FL

2011 . . . . . . July 17-21. . . . . . . . . . Phoenix, AZ

2012 . . . . . . July 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin, TX

2013 . . . . . . July 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reno, NV

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Advisory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Bertrand

Auditing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Al Hamele

Credentials & Elections . . . . . . . Don Golembiewski

Resolutions & Laws .. . . . . . . . . . . Charles Hoornstra

Membership & Lapsation . . . . . . . . . . Bob Bohnsack

Lodge Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Robarge

Business Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Shoemaker

Publicity & Public Relations . . . . . . . . . Cindy Duffy

Conf. & Conv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Haffner

Lodge Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Crary

Officer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dianne Kennedy

ER/Leading Knight Advisory. . . . . . . . Jack Madson

Drug Awareness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale Heitmann

Ritualistic Exemplification . . . . . . . . . Ben Godlewski

Grand Lodge Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . James Meyer

Elks National Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Kohlbeck

Americanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myron Keding

Elks National Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . Lance Pliml

Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Widzinski

Government Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Gaffney

Hoop Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Voulgaris

National Foundation Scholarships . . . Andy Olander

Committee for the Disabled . . . . . . . . . Greg Taleck

Youth Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Knuese

U.S. Constitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffrey Julka

Elks Major Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Assmann

Recreation at State Convention . . . .Douglas Vavricka

Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..David Lang

Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kieran “Joe” Purcell

Curling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Bingham

Legalized Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Rowland

Accident Prevention . . . . . . . . . Marion “Bud” Flood

Benevolent Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Heitmann

Wisconsin Elks Benevolent Fund . . . . . .John Bennett

Secretary Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Friedl

Trustee Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Madson

Elks National Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Meyer

Conf. / Conv. Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey J. Gygi

STATE MEETINGS

State Conv . . . . Fond du Lac, April 30-May 3, 2009

Fall Conf . . . . . . . . . . Sheboygan, Sept. 17-20, 2009

2010 Mid Winter Conf. . . St. Point, Feb. 4 – 7, 2010

2010 State Conv . . . . Wausau, April 29-May 2, 2010

2010 Fall Conf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 16–19, 2010

WISCONSIN ELKS WEBSITE:

www.wielks.com

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The Bugle is published quarterly by the Wisconsin

Elks Association and is edited by Ken Johnson, State

Secretary/Editor of the WEA, 1602 FootHill Avenue,

Schofield, WI 54476. Fax and Phone (715) 355-

0758. E-mail: [email protected].

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STATE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As I sit with my fingers on the keyboard of my computer contemplating

what to say and composing this, my final message as your State President, I find

myself at a loss for words. Now I know that many of you are smiling and

laughing with that statement, as I have been perceived as being someone who has

never been at a loss for words. Yet, as I reflect and look back over what has

transpired over these past 11 months, I have feelings that conflict with one

another. As our journey draws to an end, the happy times we have shared are

mixed with the sadness that the end is in sight.

I think of all of the times that Yvonne and I packed our suitcases and

loaded the car and headed down the highway in search of one of the Lodges

within our State Association. That in itself has been a very rewarding

accomplishment! How many of you can actually say that you’ve visited all of the

Lodges of our Association at one point or another? I’ll admit that up until the

time that I decided to run for this office, I didn’t have a clue as to where some of them were. Up until 3 years ago,

you and I quite possibly had never met. I’m saddened by the fact that we have missed out on sharing so many

“good times” together prior to that time. When Yvonne and I returned from this year's Mid-Winter Conference, I

felt really proud. I remarked to her that as you came forward with your donations for the Exalted Ruler’s March, I

told Ray Dabler who you were so that he could announce your name with your Lodge’s pledge. As you came

forward, without hesitation, I told him every name. Just a few years ago, you might have been a face that I’d seen

before, but I couldn’t remember where you were from. Sometimes, those 3 years that have passed seem like a long

time ago while in reality they have flown by like they were just yesterday.

This year you have welcomed us into your homes and treated us, not like friends, but more like family:

Elks family. For that I am forever grateful. You have given us much more than what we could have ever done for

you. Your friendship, hospitality, camaraderie and dedication have etched memories in our hearts that will last for

the rest of our lives. All of the many gifts and Christmas ornaments that you have given us will serve as reminders

of the times that we have shared together. Faces automatically appear in my mind as if I am viewing a slide-show.

Smiles, laughter and precious moments of the past, spin through my mind non-stop in what seems to be an endless

recap of this most recent year. I only hope that you have enjoyed our time together as much as Yvonne and I have.

This year has been much more than I could ever have hoped for. I started out with a plan to recognize you and

thank you for what you have done as you “LEND A HAND” to those around you. But instead, I have received

rewards more than I ever could have imagined. I am forever in your debt for what you have accomplished.

To all of the Past State Presidents, State Vice-Presidents, State Officers and Committee Chairs, I sincerely

thank you for your service. Your dedication and service are an inspiration to all of our members and you have set a

standard for those who will follow. To all of you who have given words of encouragement; I also say thank you. I

know that I can count on all of you for your support as we begin this process all over again. Yvonne and I have

gotten to know Ken and Rogene a lot better since that first day together last May. I am confident that our

Association will be in “good hands” in the year ahead as they take over as your State President and State 1st

Lady in

May. Yvonne and I wish to say “thank you”, Ken and Rogene, for the times that we have spent together and for

your support and company throughout this past year. We look forward to seeing you at some of your stops as you

travel those same roads one more time.

In closing, let me simply say “thank you”. I’m not sure that I can express my feelings any better than that.

You have made this the best year of my life.

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Thomas J. Widzinski, State President

Wisconsin Elks Association

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR FIRST LADY

What a year this has been! When Tom and I talked 3 years

ago as he stated that he wished to pursue running for office, I

envisioned coming along with him as he went around the state

visiting the Lodges and their members. I would sit by his side as I

had done so many times in the past and listen intently to

everything that was said. Little did I realize that I would be called

upon to do any speaking on my own. I have always been by Tom's

side at the various gatherings and events of the past and enjoyed

those experiences with him, although they always seemed to be

more his experiences than my experiences. That 1st year was quite

an adjustment. I found that I had to come out of my shell and

began to find new meaning to those visitations of his. By the time

the 2nd year as President-Elect was upon us, I started to feel more

comfortable in the Lodges and with the members as I found

familiar faces that I had seen and talked with before. I actually

found myself establishing my own friendships and enjoyed the company of many of you as my

own friends.

As our year as State President and State 1st Lady approached I began to feel some

pressure as I would be asked to choose a fundraiser of my own and then be called upon to

speak about it at the visitations and ask for your help in order to make this a success.

Talking to you in the back of the room was one thing, but standing in front of you at a podium

is quite another. Those first few presentations were a little bit scary and I sensed that you

were very gracious in your comments afterwards and I thank you for that. With time I began

to feel more comfortable and relaxed. I’m not volunteering to be the guest speaker at any

gatherings, but I am glad that I had the opportunity to speak to you from my heart. Through

this whole experience, I have become more familiar with what Elks are about and how

dedicated you all are to the work of your Order.

As our year winds down I want to thank each and every one of you for the generosity,

warmth and understanding that you have shown me during our time in office. You can all be

proud of what you do. I also want to thank you for your support with regards to my

fundraiser this year. You’ll be pleasantly surprised as we announce at the Convention what

we have accomplished together. I hope that you have enjoyed your ties and I want to thank

each of you for the lovely presents that you have given us. Christmas will now take on a little

different meaning as we sit and reflect on each of the ornaments and what they stand for. Our

tree will become a “memory” that we can relive each year at a time when the earth is at peace,

white fresh snow covers the ground, family and friends bring special meaning to life and there

is love in our hearts.

Thank you all so much for the greatest gift anyone could possibly have given us: the

gift of oneself.

All my love,

läÉÇÇx

Yvonne M. Widzinski, 1st Lady




STATE PRESIDENT-ELECT’S MESSAGE

Dear Members and Friends,

It is amazing to sit back to review just

how fast the time has passed by this year, and

in looking back it has been truly rewarding

and memorable. Rogene and I thank everyone

for the memories provided through the

opportunity to share our time with many of

you at the State and National Conventions,

the Conferences, and during our visit to your

Lodge with State President Tom and First-

Lady Yvonne. Congratulations to all the State

Officers and Lodge Officers for a job well done

this past year.

When we meet for this Convention, all the Lodges will have new Officers

installed for the 2009-2010 Lodge year. Congratulations to all of you for

accepting the responsibility to dutifully fulfill your obligation to the Benevolent

and Protective Order of Elks and your fellow Lodge members. Please remember to

seek support and direction when needed from the PERs of your Lodge. These

individuals will provide support; you only need to ask them for input to permit

you to make sound decisions for the betterment of your Lodge and its members.

At the conclusion of this Convention when I am installed as your

President and Rogene as First-Lady of the Wisconsin Elks Association, we ask

all of you for your support. We will be dedicated to our responsibilities of

representing all Wisconsin Elks as we travel within the State and to Portland,

OR for the National Convention in July.

I have chosen as my slogan for the coming year: “Moving Forward-

Through Family Involvement”.

As we all know the upcoming year will be exceedingly challenging for all of

us. From the state level down to each individual Lodge we, as a family of Elks, all

need to work together to generate positive results. Communicate with others,

review and evaluate the various programs in your Lodge, and make the necessary

changes to improve, if required, to be successful. We, as a family of Elks, need to

reach out into our communities to make known to non-members just exactly

what we do and what we stand for. Invite non-member families as your guests to

some of your social functions at your Lodge so they can experience first hand for

themselves what it means to be an “ELK”. Let them observe for themselves that

we all work hard to generate positive results but at the same time we have fun at

the tasks we commit to, to generate success.

In closing, we are looking forward to seeing many of you at the Convention

in Fond du Lac. Enjoy yourselves and as you travel to and from have a safe

journey.

Fraternally yours,

Ken

Ken Bruckner, President-Elect


2009-2010 STATE PRESIDENT’S VISITATION SCHEDULE

DATE DAY LODGE ACTIVITY

April 30-May 3, 2009 Thursday-Sunday Fond du Lac WEA State Convention

May 14-17, 2009 Thursday-Sunday Springfield, IL IEA State Convention

June 13, 2009 Saturday Appleton Appleton Flag Day Parade

June 13, 2009 Saturday Appleton Lodge Visitation

June 19, 2009 Friday Eau Claire Lodge Visitation

June 20, 2009 Saturday Chippewa Falls Lodge Visitation

June 22, 2009 Monday Marshfield State Golf Tournament

June 27, 2009 Saturday Portage Lodge Visitation

July 5-9, 2009 Sunday-Thursday Portland, OR Grand Lodge Convention

July 18, 2009 Saturday Madison Lodge Visitation

July 25, 2009 Saturday Two Rivers Lodge Visitation

August 1, 2009 Saturday Ashland Lodge Visitation

August 7, 2009 Friday Janesville Lodge Visitation

August 8, 2009 Saturday Walworth-Lakeland Lodge Visitation

August 9, 2009 Sunday Beloit Lodge Visitation

August 15, 2009 Saturday Manitowoc Lodge Visitation

August 21, 2009 Friday Watertown Lodge Visitation

September 11, 2009 Friday Racine Lodge Visitation

September 17-20, 2009 Thursday-Sunday Sheboygan WEA Fall Conference

September 26, 2009 Saturday Wisconsin Rapids “Harvey’s Ride”

October 16, 2009 Friday Neenah-Menasha Lodge Visitation

October 17, 2009 Saturday Waukesha Lodge Visitation

October 23, 2009 Friday Superior Lodge Visitation

October 24, 2009 Saturday Rice Lake Lodge Visitation

October 31, 2009 Saturday Oshkosh Lodge Visitation

November 6, 2009 Friday Kaukauna Lodge Visitation

December 4, 2009 Friday Green Bay Lodge Visitation

December 5, 2009 Saturday Oconto Lodge Visitation

January 9, 2010 Saturday Marinette Lodge Visitation

January 16, 2010 Saturday Milwaukee Lodge Visitation

January 23, 2010 Saturday Baraboo Lodge Visitation

January 30, 2010 Saturday Fond du Lac Lodge Visitation

February 4-7, 2010 Thursday-Sunday Stevens Point WEA Mid-Winter Conference

February 13, 2010 Saturday Wausau State Hoop Shoot Contest

February 13, 2010 Saturday Wausau Lodge Visitation

February 20, 2010 Saturday Antigo State Bowling Tournament

February 20, 2010 Saturday Antigo Lodge Visitation

February 27, 2010 Saturday Beaver Dam Lodge Visitation

March 6, 2010 Saturday Sheboygan Lodge Visitation

March 11-14, 2010 Thursday-Sunday Iowa City, IA Regional Hoop Shoot Contest

March 20, 2010 Saturday Stevens Point Lodge Visitation

March 27, 2010 Saturday Marshfield Lodge Visitation

April 10, 2010 Saturday Platteville Lodge Visitation

April 17, 2010 Saturday Wisconsin Rapids Lodge Visitation

April 22-25, 2010 Thursday-Sunday Springfield, MA National Hoop Shoot Contest

April 29-May 2, 2010 Thursday-Sunday Wausau WEA State Convention

“Moving Forward-Through Family Involvement”


MESSAGE FROM YOUR STATE SPONSOR

Welcome to Fond du Lac and to the

May 2009 Wisconsin Elks Spring Convention!

Beth and I look forward to being with you

again. This gathering brings with it the

traditional “changing of the guard” and I

would like to thank and congratulate Tom and

Yvonne Widzinski on an outstanding year.

They have served Wisconsin well as your State

President and First Lady and I know you all

join me in wishing them the best along with a

much needed rest!

I extend my heartfelt good wishes to our President-Elect Ken Bruckner and his

wife Rogene. I am confident that together they will serve this Association with

distinction during this coming fraternal year and will make all of us proud.

Congratulations also to all of the newly installed Exalted Rulers and their

officers whom we welcome to this Convention. You are all wished a successful year as

the leaders in your respective Lodges.

In the many years I’ve been an Elk, I’ve always been impressed and amazed at

the generosity of our members. Now, during these tough and trying economic times,

we are even more challenged to continue to keep in the forefront our commitment to

our State Major Project, Camp Wawbeek, and to the Elks National Foundation. Thank

you, in advance, for all of your efforts towards this end.

Finally, I would like to tell you again how pleased and honored I am to be given

the opportunity to serve the Wisconsin Elks as your Sponsor. You are a great group of

dedicated, hardworking Elks, and Beth and I look forward to being with you for many

years.

Enjoy the Convention!

Fraternally,

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F. Louis Sulsberger

Past Grand Exalted Ruler

Wisconsin State Sponsor



STATE CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE

Live right and you will eat from the life-giving tree. If you act wisely, others will follow.

Proverbs 11:30 CEV

Many people seem to think that

leadership is primarily a function of action. I

believe that leadership is much more than

that. Leadership is more of a function of who

you are, not just something that you do. I

believe that this is the reason that people

follow strong “magnetic” personalities; it is

because of who they are.

Even though leaders desire results,

their being precedes their doing. To achieve

higher goals, the leader must be a more

effective leader. To attract better people, the

leader must be a better person. To achieve

greater results, one must be a person of great

character.

Problems occur when a leader’s real identity and their desired results do

not match. Yet when leaders display consistency of character, competence,

and purpose, it makes a powerful statement to the people around them and it

draws those people closer to them.

If you desire to do great things in your life, then seek to become a better

person and a better leader. Nothing great can be achieved alone, as any task

worth doing requires the help of others.

I ask you to reflect on yourself, your Llodge and others in your Lodges

that are holding leadership positions. If we want to attract good people, we

must become better people. If we are willing to make the changes to become

better, then we can leave the results to God.

Blessings,

Reverend Michael

Reverend Michael Hackbarth

State Chaplain


VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORTS

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

KAYE FULTON, V.P.

As the snow is slowly melting

away, the days are getting longer

and the temperatures are going up.

All these signs are letting us know

Spring is around the corner,

bringing the end of another Elk

Year. Endings are oftentimes sad;

mine in fact that my duty’s as Vice

President of the Southwest District

will be over.

Our district lodges will be

installing a new Exalted Ruler and

other officers. By excepting these

position, you all will have a chance

to refresh your commitment to

ELKDOM. There will be many

challenges ahead but I know you

will all succeed no matter what the

task is. Don’t forget to attend the

District Deputy Clinic. The clinic

will be held at Portage Lodge #675

on Sat. April 4 at 9:00 a.m. See

you all there.

The upcoming State

Convention in Fond du Lac April 31

through May 3 will bring on election

of a new State President, State

President Elect, Vice Presidents and

other State Officers. To take on the

duties of an office is no easy task

but your devotion to Elkdom will

make you all very successful.

As Vice President of the

Southwest District it would be

remiss of me not to mention our

State President Tomas Widzinski

and our First Lady Yvonne. They

have represented Wisconsin and the

Elks Association with great

devotion. The outstanding job they

accomplished this past year

deserves much praise. Tom’s

recognition to the Veterans, making

all of us realize the sacrifice these

service people have done and are

doing so we can enjoy our Freedom.

Tom has done a great job getting the

word out. His theme “LEND A

HAND” definitely defines what Elks

are about. I have enjoyed being

with Tom & Yvonne during our visits

for State Presidents Night. Also, it

gave me the opportunity to get too

know so many of you & the work

your lodges are doing to promote all

we stand for as Elks.

Our President Elect Ken

Bruckner and his wife Rogene will

make a great couple this next year

representing all of us. I’m sure you

will enjoy their enthusiasm and

positive attitude.

My last two lodges to visit also

were impressive. They have both

embraced our State Presidents

Theme “lend a hand”. Baraboo

Lodge #688 is strongly involved in

Veterans Programs. Larry Luedtke

serves as Veterans Service

Chairman. Larry and his committee

go out of their way to make the

program successful. In Aug. they

invite Tomah Veterans to a day at

Circus World Museum. After the

show the veterans are invited back

to the lodge for lunch. Culvers

Restaurant graciously provides a

meal to all vets, staff & Elk

members at no cost. In addition the

lodge donates $210 to Tomah

Veterans Hospital. Also, the women

from the Senior Center provide

several hand made lap quilts, plus

many other items.

In November the lodge invites

all Veterans from Sauk County to

come too their lodge for a free

spaghetti dinner. Also in November

a very unique gift was presented to

veterans at North Ridge Assisted

Living & St. Claire Meadows Care

Center. Eleven framed American

Flags were presented to vets to

honor their military service.

Baraboo Lodge is dedicated to our

veterans. They will never forget the



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honor, dignity & duty they have

given to our country.

Besides the veterans program,

the lodge is involved with Hoop

Shoot, Dictionary Program (which

they now have the Amish

Community Involved) & are in four

different Parades promoting Drug

Awareness. All the officers and

members work very hard and

should be proud of all your

accomplishments. Your doing a

great job.

WOW!!! Platteville #1460 is my

last Vice Presidents visit. As many

of lodges are loosing members,

Platteville has reach down deep and

gave its all to bring in 30 new

members which makes their lodge at

a plus 30.

They have dedicated themselves to

bring in younger members to ensure

that Elkdom can grow and continue

to keep their lodge healthy and

viable. Platteville definitely did not

let the slow down in the economy

stop them. I challenge you all to

think outside the BOX and see what

you can do to keep your present

members and bring in new one’s.

Platteville is also strong in the

Scholarship Program. 40 to 50

students apply every year. $500,

$1,000 and $4,000 are paid out to

students. Their lodge has been one

of the most successful lodges in the

state in receiving money for

students. Every year they have a

banquet for all the kids, parents, &

guidance counselor at no cost to

them.

Platteville is also involved in

Hoop Shoot, has breakfast with

Santa and much, much more. Your

dedicated officers & members are

hard working and is making your

lodge very successful. Good Job!!!

On a final note but one of

importance, one person I must

acknowledge is my husband, Dale. I

truly appreciate and thank him for

being there for me. I could not

undertake any office without his

support and understanding. Thank

you all for your hospitality during

my visits to your lodges. It has truly

been a pleasure serving as Vice

President of the Southwest District.

Let’s keep forging ahead in unity,

the spirit of our Order and with

confidence adapt to the changes

that are needed. This in turn will

make every Lodge Stronger. God

Bless all of you.

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT

LISA KROMRAJ, V.P.

distributed highlighting our

programs with information on who

to contact and how. This even

fostered a greater relationship

between WEA and the Dictionary

Project, as they donated 500

dictionaries for us to promote our

giving and enthusiasm. Thanks to

Shirley and Fred Bittorff and Tom

and Yvonne Widzinski, recipients

know the Wisconsin Elks

Association provided sample books

to remind teachers we really do

care.

Where does charity begin?

Some might say at home. Others

would say for those who are unable

to help themselves. I say it begins

in the WEA Southeast District.

At the Association Luncheon

at Mid-Winter, Dave Assmann

requested that ERs return to their

Lodges and ask to send $200 to

Elks Major Project for a special

generator for Camp Wawbeek. The

generator is needed for emergency

situations, especially weather

related. Before Dave completed his



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request, ER Arlyn Clarksen of

Waukesha Lodge #400 was, without

hesitation, on his feet committing

funds. Needless to say, a sea of

commitments followed and a large

portion of needed monies were

raised. Every Lodge present pledged

at least $200.00 for this essential

piece of equipment. Thank you,

Arlyn for inciting the spontaneous

eruption of support, demonstrating

once again that Elks in the

Southeast District are leaders.

A few months ago, I made the

bold statement that the Southeast

District is a leader of the State. I

am planning a second year as Vice-

President of the Southeast District

in order to finalize the progress we

made this year in creating

Wisconsin’s first District

Association. The Ad-Hoc committee

minutes were approved at our

January meeting, and we were sent

back to create By-Laws that are

compatible with our State

Association Constitution and By-

Laws. How exciting!

Our work lies before us, and

a difficult task may be at hand, but

through faith and diligence we will

prevail in creating a template for the

other districts in our State.

Through development of strong,

active District Associations, we are

not planning any sort of secession,

just a means for developing more

knowledgeable and experienced

leadership based on proven working

formulas, which will ultimately

result in a stronger and more

vibrant State Association. This

goal has the active support of our

current State Sponsor as well as his

immediate predecessor.

The Southeast District is truly

moving to a position advocated by

many before us, and envisioned 12

years ago by many of the Past State

Presidents as a goal worth

achieving. Let’s keep moving

forward.

EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT

BOB BOHNSACK, V.P.

Here we are at the end of

another Lodge year. The officer

ranks are changing. New ER’s are

being (or have been) installed.

Another exciting time of change in

our Lodges is upon us. However,

our charitable work continues on

behalf of our Veterans, our Youth,

our State Major Project, our

Wisconsin Benevolent Fund, and the

ENF, not to mention all of our local

projects.

Recently, I had the

opportunity to attend the State

Hoop Shoot contest in Wausau.

WOW! What an exciting event. It is

truly heartwarming to see a program

such as this touch the lives of so

many of our youth. As I mentioned

in my previous article, “NOW” is the

time to spread the word about such

programs as this, not to reap

applause for ourselves, rather to

rekindle the fire within our current

members. Let them know about all

the great projects that go on in your

Lodges. Invite them to join in one of

the activities. Show them that

charity truly does begin at home by

involving them in the things that

your Lodge cares about and show

them how your Lodge shares. Do

this and your membership will grow,

first from within, and then from

those who want to be involved in

your efforts.

A thought occurred to me at

our State Presidents visit to my

home Lodge of Fond du Lac. We, as

an organization, are not unlike the

Disney organization. I was



EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT (con’t)

reminded of something Walt Disney

once said when talking about

Disney World. Walt reminisced

about the fact that “it all began with

a mouse”. Likewise, remember all

the good things that happen in the

Elks’ organization all began (and

begin) with a Lodge. Likewise, it all

begins at your Lodge! Without you

and your charitable work, there

would be no Wisconsin Elks

Association and, likewise, no BPOE.

Let us never lose site of the fact that

we can and do make a difference in

people’s lives. Elks do care, and

Elks do share!

As we move into the State

Convention in May, I want to thank

each of you for allowing me to

represent you, the members of the

East Central District. It has been

my honor and privilege to serve you.

Thank You!

CENTRAL DISTRICT

MYRON KEDING, V.P.

As I write my final report for

the Central District I need to thank

each and every Exalted Ruler from

the Central District. The dedication

that you have shown has really paid

off. This year I’ve heard so many

stories of how the Lodges are

prospering and growing and it’s all

because of the commitment you’ve

shown and the way you’ve led your

core of officer’s. Great JOB!

From the show of all the

Leading Knights in attendance at

the Leading Knight training meeting

at Mid-Winter, the upcoming year

will be another great year. In leading

this training class I was very pleased

to see each of our Lodges

represented! Central District Rocks!

At the beginning of the year,

our State President asked each of us

to Lend A Hand. I’ve been proud to

keep Tom informed of the great way

each Lodge has done this. From all

of the local charities you’ve helped,

the youth that have benefited from

your projects, the Grand Lodge

programs you’ve supported you

continue to prove Elks are the Best

People on Earth!

We’ve lost several great Elks

over the past year. One very close to

me was Jim Gnacinski of Antigo.

Jim was the DDGER for 2008-09

and an inspiration to any Elk who

knew him. Let’s remember him and

all other Elks lost this year – in their

memory continue to do the works

they loved!

PLEASE NOTE

Due to family illness, I

apologize for any errors or omissions

that may have occurred in this issue

of the Bugle.

Ken Johnson, Bugle Editor

2009-2010 DIRECTORY

PICTURES REQUESTED

In preparation for putting

together the 2009-2010 and all

future directories, we are

requesting new pictures of each of

the Lodges.

We would prefer all photos

to be high-quality digital pictures

in color. The photos can be e-

mailed to Ken Johnson at

[email protected].

If you are unable to obtain a

high-quality digital photo, please

mail us a high-quality regular

photograph.

Ken Johnson, State Secretary


DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORTS

NORTHEAST DISTRICT

CARL MORSE, D.D.G.E.R.

Hopefully by the time you

read this letter the warm weather

will be here.

I send my thanks to my two

partners who traveled with me...Joe

Rossley who is my Auditor and also

VP-Northeast District; and Jim

Burmeister who is holding down two

positions, one as ER of Marinette

Lodge #1313 and the other as my

Esquire. He will be taking over

when my position is over in July.

My year has gone very well

and any problems have been dealt

with, and so far successfully.

Thank you to all involved, keep up

the good work. All my Lodges are on

CLMS; thank you to all. I know it

took a lot of effort in getting it

running. It looks like all the chairs

are covered for this next year in

the Northeast District. All the

reports which I have asked for have

been turned in early. thank you

very much, I appreciate it. This

makes my job easier.

I hope everyone gives Jim

Burmeister and his partners as

much help, respect and cooperation

as has been given to me.

. The way the economics are at

this time, retention is going to be a

challenge. I wish all the Lodges a lot

of luck in this department as we are

going to need everyone working with

us to grow and spread the word.....

ELKS CARE, ELKS SHARE .

EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT

KATHY BRIEN, D.D.G.E.R.

It’s hard to believe that my

year as District Deputy is winding

down. It’s been a great learning

experience. I would like to thank all

the Lodges in my district so being so

cooperative and so hospitable. They

are a great group of Elks.

The East Central Lodges are

doing a wonderful job of serving

their communities. We have so

many projects to offer. Many are

taking dictionaries to the schools,

working with the Vets, Hoop shoot,

distributing drug awareness

materials and Christmas baskets, to

name a few of the projects they are

working on. Keep up the good work!

To the new Exalted Rulers –

good luck in your upcoming year.

Look at the example set by the

previous ER and ask for advice from

them when you need it. They have

much wisdom to offer.

Our next District Deputy

Clinic is Saturday, April 18 at the

Mariner in Kaukauna at 9:00 a.m. I

would like all Exalted Rulers,

Leading Knights, Secretaries and

Chairmen of the Trustees to attend.

All Elks are welcome.

Thank you East Central

Lodges for all you do for your

communities.

A NOTE OF THANKS…

I would like to thank all of my friends in the Wisconsin Elks for their thoughts and prayers, calls

and flowers during my recent illness. I am now at home, and recovery is slow but sure. Words cannot

express how much I have appreciated hearing from all of you.

Nan Johnson


WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME!

FOND DU LAC CITY MANAGER

WELCOMES ELKS TO FOND DU LAC

Your destination for the Elks State

Convention in May is the #1 adventure town in

Wisconsin - that AS determined by National

Geographic Adventure magazine in its selections of

the top adventure town in each state. Las Vegas in

Nevada, and Fond du Lac in Wisconsin! No, we're

not changing our motto to "What Happens in

Fondy, Stays in Fondy." We think "First on the

Lake" is just fine, thank you. But, we know that

during your stay you'll enjoy a festive, thriving

atmosphere in what is consistently ranked as one

of our nation's safest cities. On the shores of Lake

Winnebago, Fond du Lac is easy to get to from all

directions. It won't be your ordinary convention.

Join us in May for what we promise will be a

memorable experience.

Tom Herre

Fond du Lac City Manager

FOND DU LAC COUNTY EXECUTIVE SAYS

WELCOME TO FOND DU LAC!

I am pleased to welcome you to Fond

du Lac County. We will do our best to make

your stay pleasant and even memorable.

Our communities have a lot to offer to

visitors. There are an abundance of

recreational, dining and cultural opportunities

in Fond du Lac County. We hope that you will

take advantage of some of those during your

stay. Best wishes for a very successful

convention

Allen Buechel

Fond du Lac County Executive


WELCOME TO FOND DU LAC #57!

Greetings & Welcome

I am honored to have you as our guests

for the 2009 State Convention. Many of our

members have worked hard to return our

Lodge to the grace and elegance of when it was

built in 1903. You will be hosted in the oldest

Elks Lodge building that was built as an Elks

Lodge in the United States.

We are also home to the oldest

sanctioned bowling lanes in the United States.

Many other Lodges have moved or relocated

into newer buildings. There have been times

when I wish we were one of them, however, nothing can compare to the old

world beauty of a Queen Ann Victorian style building. We love our Lodge and

hope you do as well.

We also extend a special welcome our State Sponsor PGER F. Louis

Sulsberger and his wife Beth; State President Tom Widzinski and First Lady

Yvonne; President-Elect, Ken Bruckner and First Lady-Elect Rogene.

My wife, Lee Ann, (also our Lodge Esquire) and I cordially invite you into

our “Home away from Home”. If you have any questions or comments, or are in

need of anything, please let us know. We are committed to making your visit a

memorable one.

Fraternally,

Brian Lorrigan

Brian Lorrigan, Exalted Ruler

Fond du Lac Elks Lodge #57

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL CANDIDATES

FOR OFFICE IN THE


TO ALL CANDIDATES: PLEASE REMEMBER to bring your black

tuxedo to the Convention for Installation during the Sunday morning

program.

TO ALL SPOUSES/GUESTS OF THE CANDIDATES: Please bring

along proper attire as you will be part of the Installation program.



WISCONSIN ELKS ASSOCIATION2009 Spring Convention

Schedule of Committee MeetingsNOTE: Meetings are at the Covenant United Methodist Church or the Elks Lodge

"Thursday, April 30"5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Registration Elks Lodge5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Party on the Porch - Soup & Sandwiches Elks Lodge

" Brats, Burgers, Steaks, Chicken, Pork Chop, Hot Dogs, Special French Dip"

"Friday, May 1"8:30 AM State Trustees "Lodge, Fond du Lac Room"

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Benevolent Fund "Lodge, Fond du Lac Room"12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Registration "Lodge, Governors Suite"

1:00 PM PSP Advisory "Lodge, Fond du Lac Room"3:00 PM "State Trustees, if required" "Lodge, Fond du Lac Room"5:00 PM - 9:00 Dinning at the Lodge Lodge7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Entertainment Lodge

"Saturday, May 2"7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Registration "Lodge, Governors Suite"7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Executive Committee Covenant Church Room E2057:40 AM - 8:00 AM Resolutions & Laws Committee Covenant Church Room E2068:00 AM - 12:00 PM "CLMS, All Secretary's Please Attend" Covenant Church Fellowship Hall8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Accident Prevention Covenant Church Room E2068:00 AM - 9:00 AM Americanism Covenant Church Room E3068:00 AM - 9:00 AM Ritualistic Exemplification Covenant Church Room E3048:00 AM - 9:00 AM Grand Lodge Attendance Covenant Chuuch Room E3078:00 AM - 9:00 AM Business Practices Covenant Church Room E3088:00 AM - 9:00 AM Hoop Shoot Covenant Church Music Room8:00 AM - Noon Recreation at State Convention "Lodge, Fond du Lac Room"8:30 AM - 10:30 AM "State Sponsor, DDGER, Esquire,VP, Advisors" Covenant Church Room E2059:00 AM - 11:00 AM Drug Awareness "Covenant Church So, Santuary"9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Elks National Service Covenant Church Room E3069:00 AM - 12:00 PM Elks Major Project Covenant Church Room E3089:00 AM - 10:00 AM Committee for the Disabled Covenant Church Room E2089:00 AM - 10:00 AM Lodge Development Covenant Church Room E3059:00 AM - 10:00 AM Golf Covenant Church Room E3079:00 AM - 10:00 AM ER/Leading Knight Advisory Covenant Church Room E3049:00 AM - 10:00 AM U.S. Constitution Contest Covenant Church Music Room9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Youth Activities Covenant Church Room E206

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Benevolent Fund Raising Covenant Church Room E20810:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bowling Covenant Church Room E30510:00 AM - 12:00 AM Conferences & Convention Covenant Church Room E30710:00 AM - 11:00 AM Elks National Foundation Scholarships Covenant Church Music Room10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Legalized Gaming Covenant Church Room E20310:00 AM - 12:00 AM Membership & Lapsation Covenant Church Room E30410:00 AM - 11:00 AM Officer Training Covenant Church Room E20611:00 AM - 12:00 AM Elks National Foundation Covenant Church Music Room11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Auditing Covenant Church Room E20511:00 AM - 12:00 AM Curling Covenant Church Room E20811:00 AM - 12:00 AM Lodge Activities Covenant Church Room E30511:00 AM - 12:00 AM Lodge Trustee Training Covenant Church Room E30611:00 AM - 12:00 AM Publicity & Public Relations Covenant Church Room E206


WISCONSIN ELKS ASSOCIATION2009 Spring Convention

Schedule of Committee MeetingsNOTE: Meetings are at the Covenant United Methodist Church or the Elks Lodge

"Saturday, May 2"11:30 AM Ladies Luncheon (cocktails at 10:30 AM) "Ramada, Hotel Ballroom"12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Association Luncheon "Lodge, Ballroom"1:30 PM General Session Covenant Church4:00 PM Evening Prayer Service With Rev Michael Hackbarth St. Paul's Cathedral6:00 PM Cocktail's Lodge7:00 PM Banquet "Lodge, Ballroom"

"Sunday, May 3"8:30 AM General Session "Lodge, Ballroom"8:30 AM Ladies Advisory "Lodge, Fond du Lac Room"

Immediately Following the General Session;

Memorial Service "Lodge, Ballroom"Installation of Officers "Lodge, Ballroom"

Critique "Lodge, Fond du Lac Room"

2009 STATE CONVENTION

EVENTS AND MENUS

FOND DU LAC LODGE #57

MENUS

FRIDAY EVENING

LIMITED MENU

INCLUDING SOUP AND SALAD BAR

5:00 - 8:30pm

FRIDAY EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

“COOKIE”

ELKS ASSOCIATION LUNCH &

LADIES LUNCHEON

PRESOLD

SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET

PRESOLD

SATURDAY EVENING

ENTERTAINMENT

“TWO OF US”

“PARTY ON THE PORCH”

THURSDAY, APRIL 30th

Hamburger $4.75

Cheeseburger $5.00

Chicken Breast $5.50

Pork Chop $5.75

Jumbo Hot Dog $4.00

FRIDAY, MAY 1st

SAME MENU

SERVED 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 2nd

SAME MENU

SERVED 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

WISCONSIN ELKS LADIES ADVISORY TO MEET

The Wisconsin Elks Ladies Advisory will meet on Sunday morning, May 3rd at the

State Convention at 8:30 am during the Association's General Session at the FDL Lodge.

All ladies are invited to attend an informal meeting to exchange ideas. I would also like

to invite all ladies attending the Convention to a TOUR of our well known St. Paul's

National Catheral on Sat. afternoon at 2:00 pm following the Ladies Luncheon. The

Cathedral is located two blocks west of the Ramada Hotel Headquarters, on West

Division St., the tour will be hosted by Debbie Hackbarth, wife of our State Chaplain.

Rev. Hackbarth is a Deacon at the Cathedral. Also as a reminder, May 3rd is

" Kentucky Derby Day" so ladies spread the word in your Lodges to wear a HAT to the

luncheon. It should be fun!!

Please join us on Sunday a.m. We welcome new faces and ideas. Any questions,

contact me at 920-922-5962.

Judie Behnke, PFL

President , Ladies Advisory


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The Eau Claire Elks Lodge #402 wishes

to announce the candidacy of Chad Bormann

for the office of Vice-President of the

Northwest District.

Chad has been a member of the Eau

Claire Lodge since 2008. This year he will be

serving as the Lodge Chair of the Publicity and

Public Relations and Drug Awareness

committees. Prior to joining the Eau Claire

Lodge, he was a member of Wisconsin Rapids

Lodge #693, where he served as Exalted Ruler

from 2005-2006.

On the state level, Chad has been a member of the Publicity and Public

Relations Committee for five years and he also served as the chair of the ER/Leading

Knight Advisory Committee in 2007-2008.

Please join the members of Eau Claire Lodge #402 and help elect Chad as Vice-

President of the Northwest District.

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Wausau #248

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Lisa D. Kromraj – Southeast District

Pursuant to action taken by the P.E.R. Association and members of Lodge at

its’ regular meeting held on January 19, 2009, Milwaukee Elks Lodge #46 is

pleased to once again endorse the candidacy of Past Exalted Ruler, Lisa

Kromraj for re–election to the office of Vice President Southeast District of the

Wisconsin Elks Association for the 2009 – 2010 year.

Lisa was active in our Lodge even before she became a member assisting her

father, George Fessenbecker in coordinating events for our Blood Donor

Committee as well as working on the Youth Activities Committee and assisting

with the planning and operation of our annual family – charity picnic, an event

with which she is still involved.

Lisa joined Milwaukee Elks Lodge #46 in 2000 and immediately became active

as a member of the Bingo, Blood Donor, Food Service and Youth Activities

Committees. She subsequently served as chairman of the Elks National

Foundation Committee and has been active in the planning and operation of

the State and National Elks Bowling Tournaments.

Lisa is doing a tremendous job in her first term as Vice President, guiding the

district meetings toward the formation of a cohesive and vital District

Association. This goal has been advocated by Grand Lodge since the inception

of district meetings in 1997. It’s been a long time coming but we’re getting

there.

Lisa, in addition to serving as V.P.S.E. is also Vice Chair of the State

Association Youth Activities Committee, Recording Secretary to the District

Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and took time to spearhead the effort to have an

information booth at the Wisconsin State Teacher’s Convention. For the first

time the Elks of Wisconsin have an unobstructed path to get information about

youth programs such as; Drug Abuse Awareness, Scholarships, Hoop Shoot,



Soccer Shoot, and the Dictionary Project directly into the hands of the people

on the front line of educating our children. Lisa is an outstanding Ritual

competitor, an accomplished public speaker, a published author, a well

organized administrator and an inspiring, decisive leader.

Aside from her tireless commitment to the Elks, Lisa has an impressive list of

accomplishments and activities dating back to her early teens as a youth

minister. More recently she has been a Girl Scout leader and has been a

dynamic member of the board at St. Francis Children’s Center. An

accomplished angler, she is also a member and a youth instructor for the

Lakeshore Fisherman’s Sports Club Ltd.

Lisa, a lifelong believer in Benjamin Franklin’s philosophy that “the future of

our nation’s prosperity lies in the proper education of our youth”; holds a

Masters of Education degree from Cambridge College and is currently teaching

at The Alliance School of Milwaukee. She is also the school’s Transition

Coordinator. Lisa’s daughter Anastasia is a student at Cardinal Stritch

University.

The P.E.R.s and members of Milwaukee Elks Lodge #46 invite our Brothers and

Sisters in the Southeast to join us in supporting Lisa’s re-election.

HATS IN THE RING FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT

Candidate for the Office of

PRESIDENT-ELECT


DAVE ASSMANN

Waukesha #400


PRESIDENT-ELECT


BOB BOHNSACK

Fond du Lac #57


HATS IN THE RING

HATS IN THE RING

FOR VICE-PRESIDENT


VICE-PRESIDENT EAST CENTRAL


TONY VOULGARIS

Oshkosh #292

HATS IN THE RING

FOR STATE TRUSTEE


STATE TRUSTEE


TODD KOSTUCK

Platteville #1460

HATS IN THE RING FOR

STATE INNER GUARD


STATE INNER GUARD


DIANNE KENNEDY

Watertown #666

HATS IN THE RING

FOR STATE TRUSTEE


STATE TRUSTEE


GLENN FRIEDL

Watertown #666

HATS IN THE RING

HATS IN THE RING

FOR STATE CHAPLAIN


STATE CHAPLAIN


REV. MICHAEL HACKBARTH

Fond du Lac #400

HATS IN THE RING

FOR STATE SECRETARY


STATE SECRETARY


KEN JOHNSON

Wausau #248

HATS IN THE RING FOR

STATE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS


STATE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS


DONALD GOLEMBIEWSKI

Wausau #248

HATS IN THE RING

FOR STATE TILER


STATE TILER


DALE HEITMANN

Wausau #248



145th Elks Grand Lodge

CONVENTIONJuly 5-6-7-8-9, 2009

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TWO RIVERS REPRESENTATIVE WINS U.S. CONSTITUTION CONTEST

Miss Jesse Dirkman has advanced to

represent the Two Rivers Elks Lodge

#1380 at the state competition of the

Wisconsin Elks Association U.S.

Constitution Contest in Green Bay on

March 29, 2009. The purpose of the

competition is to promote knowledge

and understanding of the United States

Constitution by providing scholarship

awards to high school seniors based on

a written exam. Participants at the state level have the opportunity to earn

scholarships ranging from $700.00 to $2,500.00.

Miss Dirkman is the daughter of Robert and Anne Dirkman (Francis

Creek) and a senior at Mishicot High School. Currently she is considering

attending Marquette University, Milwaukee. Jesse’s high school activities have

included participating in or being a member of winter/fall dance team, high

school musicals and plays, Student Senate, solo/ensemble and swing/jazz

Competitions, SoundWave, swing choir mentor, Future Business Leaders of

America, 4-H, WORD (waiting and resisting drugs organization), Badger Girls,

office aide, Teen Advisory Board and Battle of the Books for the Lester Public

Library, Wisconsin Leadership Seminar, National FFA Organization, National

Honor Society and volunteering at Holy Family Memorial Hospital.

Students from Mishicot High School, Roncalli High School and Kewaunee

High School participated in the Two Rivers Elks Lodge #1380 local U.S.

Constitution Scholarship Contest. One student from each Elks jurisdiction

advances to the state level competition. Scholarship awards will be announced

in the spring.

“WHAT FREEDOM MEANS TO ME” CONTEST WINNERS

Representatives from the Two Rivers Elks

Lodge #1380 recently visited St. John

Lutheran School, Two Rivers to announce that

two students had placed in the top six of the

Elks Americanism Essay “What Freedom

Means To Me” contest.

Earning 1st Place in Division 1 (5th or 6th

grade) and receiving a certificate of Honor, a

$50.00 savings bond and an American Flag

was sixth grade student Meghan Strutz,

daughter of Russell and Karen Strutz. Placing 3rd, also in Division 1 and

receiving a Certificate of Honor, a gift of money and an American Flag was 5th

grade student, Brandon Dillon, son of Allen and Rebecca Dillon.

Pictured above are (left-right) Joann Mitchell-Fleck, Exalted Ruler,

Meghan Strutz, Brandon Dillon and Elk Genie Hackl.



2009 STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT

HOSTED BY

MARSHFIELD ELKS LODGE #665

WHEN: Monday, June 22, 2009

WHERE: Riveredge Golf Course

10191 County Road B

Marshfield, WI

TWO SHOTGUN STARTING TIMES

7:00-7:45 AM Registration – 8:00 AM Shot Gun Start

12:00-12:45 PM Registration – 1:00 PM Shot Gun Start

$65.00 per person

First paid - First choice of tee time

INCLUDES:

18 holes of golf with cart

Free range balls

Hole prizes on course

Buffet lunch or dinner at Elks Lodge #665 (Serving starting at 1:30 pm

and 6:30 pm)

SEND RESERVATIONS TO

Marshfield Elks #665

P.O. Box 87

Marshfield, WI 54449

(make checks payable to Marshfield Elks #665)

Any questions call Don Creola at (H) 715-384-4073 or (W) 715-884-2999



PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 14, 2009

(after deadline register on site)

FALL CONFERENCE - SEPTEMBER 17 - 20, 2009

SHEBOYGAN ELKS LODGE #299

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM FOR W.E.A. FALL CONFERENCE

(REGISTRATION INFORMATION – PLEASE PRINT)

(ONE FORM PER MEMBER, PLEASE)

FIRST NAME:________________________________ LAST NAME: __________________________________

(AS YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR ON YOUR BADGE)

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________________

LODGE NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________

SPOUSE/GUEST -- IF BADGE IS NEEDED _____________________________________________________

(FIRST AND LAST NAME)

NO. TICKETS COST

PRE-REGISTRATION FEE 1 @ $10.00 $ 10.00

REGISTRATION AFTER AUGUST 14, 2009 _____ $15.00 $_________

LADIES LUNCHEON (At City Streets Riverside, Sheboygan)

Chicken Salad Croissant _____$16.00 $__________

ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON (At the Lodge)

Hamburger & Brat Buffet _____$10.00 $__________

SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET (At the Lodge)

FAMILY STYLE

Baked Chicken & Roast Beef . _____$19.00 $_________

ALL MEALS INCLUDE TAX & TIP INCLUDED

TOTAL $ ______

Make CHECKS payable to WEA and send to: Ken Johnson, State Sec. WEA, 1602 Foothill Ave, Schofield, WI 54476

LADIES LUNCHEON:

Chicken Salad Croissant, Beef Vegetable Soup, Dessert and Beverage (coffee, tea and milk)

ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON:

Hamburgers, Brats, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Chips, Dessert and Beverage (coffee and milk)

SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET MENU:

Family Style – Baked Chicken, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Riviera Blend Vegetables, Rolls, Plated Salad

(w/choice of three dressings), Dessert, Coffee or Milk

AFTER THE DEADLINE, PLEASE REGISTER ON SITE


WISCONSIN ELKS ASSOCIATION FALL CONFERENCE 2009

Sept. 17-20, 2009

Hosted by Sheboygan Elks Lodge #299

Americinn & Suites (Headquarters Hotel) 50 rooms available

3664 S. Taylor Dr. All rooms - $99.00

Sheboygan, WI Block will be held until Aug.16, 2009

(920-208-8130)

LaQuinta Inn (Baymont) 90 rooms available

2932 Kohler Memorial Dr. Single - $79.00

Sheboygan, WI Double - $79.00

(920-457-2321) Block will be held until Aug. 17, 2009

America’s Best Value Inn (Super 8) 10 rooms available

3402 Wilgus Ave. Single - $76.00



Harbor Winds 18 rooms available

905 S. 8th

Street Single - $99.00



Holiday Inn Express 20 rooms available

3823 Germaine Ave. Single - $129.00


(920-451-8700) Block will be held until July 17, 2009

Comfort Inn 15 rooms available

4332 N. 40th

St. Single - $99.00



(920-457-7725)

Blue Harbor 12 King Suite Courtyard rooms available $139.00

725 Blue Harbor Drive 8 Family Suite Courtyard rooms available $139.00

Sheboygan, WI Note: Water park passes included with room rate.


GrandStay Suites 10 One Bedroom Suites $130.00

708 Niagara Ave Block will be held until Aug. 17, 2009

Sheboygan, WI

(877-388-7829)

All reservations will be on a first-come basis. Please contact the hotels/motels directly for all of your

reservations. Rooms will be held as noted by the hotel listing (reason for early release of rooms is that

weekend also has bike races). (State & local taxes are not included in the room cost)If there are any

problems with your reservations prior or after you arrive, you may contact the Sheboygan Lodge at (920-

452-9911), or Dave Madson, Housing Chairman, at 920-457-3759.


Editor, , 1602 Foothill Ave., Schofield, WI 54476

Name ________________________________________________________Lodge #__________

New Address __________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________State__________Zip_______________

New phone number, etc. ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

THE BUGLECOPY DEADLINES

FALL CONFERENCEAugust 1

MID-WINTER CONFERENCEDecember 1

CONVENTION ISSUEMarch 1

SUMMER ISSUEJune 1

Mail all news articles and photosto Editor Ken Johnson, 1602Foothill Ave., Schofield, WI54476. Photos will not bereturned unless requested. Usecoupon printed at right to makechanges in address, lodge or tele-phone number. Your cooperationwill help us keep our address listcurrent and save the Associationaddress correction fees made bythe Postal Service.

WISCONSIN ASSOCIATIONa fraternal organization1602 FOOTHILL AVE.SCHOFIELD, WI 54476

Wisconsin Elks Association WEBPAGE: www.wielks.org

NONPROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGE

PA I DMARSHFIELD, WI

PERMIT NO. 1

ELK PINS DISPLAYED

As Lodge members traveled throughout the United States and to other

Lodges within the state, Lodge pins were collecting in dresser drawers.

Madison #410 Elk member and Ladies Auxiliary President, Myra

Josephson, began collecting those pins from members. She then designed and

made the mounting boards shown. Pins from far away as Hawaii are proudly

displayed.

Guests to the Lodge stand looking at the elk and are amazed when they

see their Lodge pin on display.

If you haven’t already done so and plan on visiting the Madison Lodge,

bring along your Lodge pin to be added to the display.

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