This page was last modified on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 12:26:39 PM
2010 Dues notices are in the mail, please return as promptly as possible so new membership cards can be sent out promptly and you will have access on April 1st.
March-April newsletters have been e mailed to all on our webmaster list. If you have not received a newsletter by e mail just send an e mail to webmaster and one will be sent. We are looking to increase the use of e mail to reduce postal expenses.
Elk of the Year and Awards Banquet April 10th, 2010, dinner and open bar, more details to follow.
2010 Parade Date June 5, 2010. Details in the March Newsletter
Exalted Ruler March 2010 Message under"ER Message" tab.
Embroidered Black Jackets with Elks Emblem Patch are available in male style only for a cost of $52.Add $2 for size 2xl . Please place your order by e mailing to allendorfd@comcast.net include size. If you desire to add your name to jacket, there will be an additional cost of $10. Checks should be made payable to "Elks1896" and mailed to T Allendorf, 324 W Walnut, N WildWood NJ 08260. Photos of jacket can be found on our Photo Gallery tab.
On Nov 9, 2009 Our Lodge donated a brand new Popcorn Machine to the Cape May County Special Services School District for children with special needs.Photos can be found under Photo Gallery Tab.
Ten Week Drawings
All winners are posted under the 10 Week Winners tab. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all who participated. All proceeds go to our Lodge Charties. Special Thanks to chairperson, Joann McDevitt, who handled the obtaining of permits, mailing of tickets and running the drawings and notifying winners.
Free Computer Classes at Lodge:Classes will resume in early March 2010 and will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays,(except holidays) members with any level experience are welcome. This year we will be also be covering the new Windows System 7.
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Join are list of 1300+ members who are saving the Lodge publishing and mailing expense. January/February 2010 newsletter will be e mailed as soon as received from newsletter editor.
Our Lodge was Number 1 in the USA for contributions to the Elks National Foundation for Elks Year 2008-2009. A real tribute. Our new Elk year started April 1, 2009.AS of Jan 30th we are in first place again for contributions for 2009-2020. Be sure to fullfill any outstanding pledges when notified by National Foundation. Check out the Plaque given to the Lodge by the State Elks Organization.
Recent Departed Members names are listed under the Dec Memorial Services Tab.
Our Past Exalted Ruler Committee has been reconstitued:
On 4/1/09, after the Installation of the officers for the year 2009-2010, the Past Exalted Rulers of the Lodge convened and formed a current Past Exalted Rulers Association for this Lodge. The Purpose of the Association, organized under the authority of the Grand Lodge, shall be to ready at all times to give counsel, advice and aid to this Lodge and it's Officers, to maintain the high standards of the Lodge and to nourish the spirit of good fellowship among the Officers and members. All Past Exalted Rulers of the Lodge in Good Standing are members of this Association. The Association elected the following officers at the meeting:
President- Gordon Jones, PER
V-President- John Paulsen, PER
Secretary/Treasurer- Gerald E. Boyle, PER
Prescription Drug Discount Cards which are free are available from an organization named FamilyWize. The program is a discount program, not insurance, and offers discounts at participating pharmacies. The program covers medicine not covered by insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or other health plans. Information may be obtained by visiting www.familywize.org. Another program for NJ residents is available for generic drugs and can be found at www.newjerseydrugcard.com. These programs may help if someone is "in the gap" on individual prescription plans. This notice is information only and does not infer any endorsment of these programs.