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Officer Messages: ER Message Secretary Message Elkady Message Absent Members Visit the Flat Rock Elks Facebook page and hit the LIKE button: www.facebook.

We had a very busy January starting with the New Year s Party which was a HUGE success. I'm very proud of everyone who has made it happen and I look forward to the support in upcoming months.

I look forward to seeing you and hope you can find the time to participate in the upcoming functions or perhaps volunteer your time at one of the fundraisers or parties we are throwing.

I for one, thank you all, and ask that if you have an idea or a question please don't hesitate to bring it to us, the Officers, Trustees, or PER s.

1 Officer Messages: ER Message Secretary Message Elkady Message Absent Members Visit the Flat Rock Elks Facebook page and hit the LIKE button: and Twitter Flat Rock Elks Web Page can be found at Elks.org ER Message Moving into Feb is a good sign winter could be done soon. We had a very busy January starting with the New Year s Party which was a HUGE success. I'm very proud of everyone who has made it happen and I look forward to the support in upcoming months. January also brought in 9 new members and I would like to take this time to welcome them to our club. I look forward to seeing you and hope you can find the time to participate in the upcoming functions or perhaps volunteer your time at one of the fundraisers or parties we are throwing. It helps us as a club with participation in Thursday dinners, parties, and fundraisers. We do care and share as a club. I for one, thank you all, and ask that if you have an idea or a question please don't hesitate to bring it to us, the Officers, Trustees, or PER s. Be safe and remember we're turning another page together and with your support we can make it a great one. Exalted Ruler - Ken Cesta Secretary Message January was a busy month at the lodge. We held our Wild Game which is always a great success with the best food around. We held our initiation on January 18 th and welcomed 9 new members : Gwenevere Schaller, Robert Schaller, Andrew Schaller, Emily Schaller, David Hebeeb, Stephen Arbogast, Ronald Richardson, Terry Bale, and Chris Ciersczwski to our lodge. We also reinstated Rodney Roberts. If you know anyone who wants to join the best lodge in the state of Michigan bring them down and show them what we have to offer our members and family. There is still time for delinquent members to pay their dues before they are dropped. If you know anyone who is late remind them time is running out. February is here and its going to get busy at the lodge. There is a Fish Fry February 3rd serving the best fish in the area. Super Bowl party is February 5th. Get your tickets for good food and fun. If you have any changes in your information for the lodge contact me at or leave at the lodge behind the bar. New Dues notices will be sent out soon. Lodge Secretary Mike Wrobel

Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting

We helped welcome 9 new members to the Elks with a chili and soup meal. Thank you to Mike and Debbie Wrobel for their great food!

2 Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting 3/16 Third Thursday 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/28 VA Bingo Elkady Message The New Year has definitely started out busy for the Elkadys. We helped welcome 9 new members to the Elks with a chili and soup meal. Thank you to Mike and Debbie Wrobel for their great food!. We wrote a check and donated to the Major Project for $365 and purchased a new glass cleaner for the bar, which was badly needed. February is going to be super busy. On February 9 th we are sponsoring our Quarter Mania Night. Watch for upcoming fliers for all the details. On February 16 th we will be hosting the Thursday night dinner at the Elks. We will be serving Meat Loaf and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable and salad. February 19 th we have our annual Soup Cook-off. This started years ago and it is your chance to show off that favorite family recipe and taste MANY other family recipes. You may also take home the Soup Cook-off Trophy". Fliers will be posted at the bar for details. Finally, on February 26 th there is a "365 meeting" where we will be serving food. Anyone who wishes to attend the meeting to hear what 365 is all about is welcome and the Elkadys would welcome anyone who would like to help prepare food for after the meeting. I would like to remind everyone, every day is a good day, especially when you get to spend it with friends, so come and be a part of the Elkadys and make some new friends. ****************************************** Elk Members don t forget to check out our Flat Rock Elks Web Page for current and past information about our lodge. Check out pictures, videos, newsletters, calendars and links to additional Michigan Elk functions like Major Projects. Click on the link below:

To Our Absent Members Don McKay - PER Born January 8, 1923 Initiated June 21, 1974 Life Member February 5, 2003 PER-1979/1980 Officer of the year 1987 Elk of year 1980 Died December 20, 2016 Eleventh

Wherever Elks may roam, whatever their lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs.

3 To Our Absent Members Don McKay - PER Born January 8, 1923 Initiated June 21, 1974 Life Member February 5, 2003 PER-1979/1980 Officer of the year 1987 Elk of year 1980 Died December 20, 2016 Eleventh Hour Toast You have heard the tolling of 11 strokes. This is to remind us that with Elks, the hour of 11 has a tender significance. Wherever Elks may roam, whatever their lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. It is the golden hour of recollection, the homecoming of those who wander, the mystic roll call of those who will come no more. Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. Morning and noon may pass them by, the light of day sink heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message, "To our absent members." Richard Meyer Elk Member 39 Years Robert Painter Elk Life Member 48 Years Rory Mantecon Elk Member 24 Years Charles Kuderik Elk Life Member 53 Years Robert Behrendt Elk Member 3 Years

Sophie & Mrs. Claus Even though Christmas is behind us and we look forward to spring I want to thank everyone who helped me with the party.

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I was happy when Santa answered my call and said he would make a point to stop as he knew how many good kids we had that wanted to see him.

eat. Again, thank you everyone, and thank you again as I know some of you I called so many times who just jumped in to help, and others just

4 Sophie & Mrs. Claus Even though Christmas is behind us and we look forward to spring I want to thank everyone who helped me with the party. I don't want to call you out by name as I fear of missing someone, but so many of you helped, even in the littlest way please accept my sincere thank you. We could not do parties without all your help, all the donations, all the work set up, clean up, cooking, wrapping, and everything in between. Also, I need to thank Santa and Mrs. Claus for taking time out of the busiest week of their year to stop by and visit all the kids and folks at the Elks. I was happy when Santa answered my call and said he would make a point to stop as he knew how many good kids we had that wanted to see him. Santa also wanted to thank the Elks for taking care of his reindeer on the roof while he was visiting, and making sure they had plenty to eat. Again, thank you everyone, and thank you again as I know some of you I called so many times who just jumped in to help, and others just showed up to help. Also, thank you everyone for all your donations of items. Lecturing Knight - Scott Thornberry Sophie, being one of the youngest children attending the Christmas Party, was asking Mrs. Claus if she was on Santa s List yet. Children had lots of fun at the Christmas Party making Reindeer Ornaments and decorating Ice Cream Cone Chocolate coated Christmas Trees. (Yummy - Yummy)

Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15

Ticket Sellers, the Hall Set-up Crew and especially the 4 Lovely Ladies who sold the 50-50.

BPOE (Benevolent Protective Order of Elks) also stands for "The Best People on Earth".

5 Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting Our 21st Annual Wild Game Fundraiser was once again a "great success", only due to all who helped. "Special Thanks" to the Kitchen Crew, the Bartenders, the Front Door Ticket Takers, the Ticket Sellers, the Hall Set-up Crew and especially the 4 Lovely Ladies who sold the Also, anyone else I might have overlooked. BPOE (Benevolent Protective Order of Elks) also stands for "The Best People on Earth". Note from Bernie 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting Bernie s Angels Lily Cara Christy - Gay 3/16 Third Thursday 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/28 VA Bingo Everyone Loved Venison Sliders

Michigan Elks Major Project Commission has teamed up with Kroger to earn dollars for Major Project.

6 Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting 3/16 Third Thursday 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/28 VA Bingo Starting Today, Flat Rock Elk Members, Family & Friends can sign up with Kroger Community Rewards Program. Michigan Elks Major Project Commission has teamed up with Kroger to earn dollars for Major Project. This program, if you shop there and sign up using an Elk Non-Profit Organization number 34735, is a way to generate dollars for the Michigan Elks Association Major Project! The details are listed below: Elk Members, Family & Friends register online at: krogercommunityrewards.com Does not effect your regular Kroger Point Program. Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up. If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger. Click on Sign In/Register Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the New Customer? box. Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions You will then get a message to check your inbox and click on the link within the body of the . Click on My Account and use your address and password to proceed to the next step. Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number. Update or confirm your information. Enter the Major Project number or name of organization, select organization from list and click on confirm. To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization s name on the right side of your information page. REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s). Do you use your phone number at the register? Call to get your Kroger Plus card number. Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count. Michigan Elks Association Major Project Celebrating 60 YEARS of serving special needs children!

7 Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting 3/16 Third Thursday 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/28 VA Bingo

8 Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting 3/16 Third Thursday 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/28 VA Bingo Tom Harder won the auction for the 365 Tie. Tom s donation of $200 has brought the total donations from the beginning of this auction to $13, for these Special Needs Kids. Just a little history of this Tie. Made by Gerry Dicks for her husband Bob to auction at a Michigan Major Projects Dance when he was Chairman of that committee. The Tie has been auctioned every year since 1976 starting with the first bid of $27 and a highest bid bringing $2,000. This 365 Tie hangs proudly in the staircase between the Hall and Lounge at Michigan's Flat Rock Elks 1731.

9 Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting 3/16 Third Thursday 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/28 VA Bingo

10 Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting 3/16 Third Thursday 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/28 VA Bingo

11 Up Coming Events: 2/3 Fish Fry 2/5 Super Bowl Party 2/9 Quarter Mania 2/12 PER Muskrat 2/15 Elk Meeting 2/16 Third Thursday 2/19 Elkady Soup Cook-Off 3/1 Elk Meeting 3/3 Fish Fry 3/15 Elk Meeting 3/16 Third Thursday 3/17 St. Patrick s Day 3/28 VA Bingo

Jo-Brighton Carlson High School Basketball Games We have been putting our grant money

We were able to support the Carlson High School Basketball teams and Boosters with

The Carlson Student basketball teams square off with the basketball teams from Jo

The Flat Rock Elks cooked and handed out more than 250 Hot Dogs, Cookies and Chips to

Carlson High does this day up right with the Pep-Band playing musical pieces every

The band helped keep the upbeat tempo of the day going at all times.

12 Jo-Brighton Carlson High School Basketball Games We have been putting our grant money to very good use over the past few weeks. We were able to support the Carlson High School Basketball teams and Boosters with the support of their 3rd annual Shooting for the Stars event on January 15th. The Carlson Student basketball teams square off with the basketball teams from Jo Brighton School. The Flat Rock Elks cooked and handed out more than 250 Hot Dogs, Cookies and Chips to all the players and support staff. We estimate we fed more than 180 participants. Carlson High does this day up right with the Pep-Band playing musical pieces every time there was a break in the games. The band helped keep the upbeat tempo of the day going at all times. The Carlson Boosters also provide a game day T-Shirt to all the players. I ll tell you one thing Growing kids sure can eat I mean a lot! Fun was had by all. I heard no complaints, but I did hear a lot of the magic word Thank You used by everyone all day. Jeff Recker PER ENF Chairperson

Shooting with the Stars Thank you for helping make our 3 rd Annual Shooting with the Stars

By you providing lunch ( Hot Dogs, Chips, Water & Cookies) and preparing it for us, we were

This event is the only tournament that Jo-Brighton Athletes get to do in a Normal High School

We all feel that our Carlson Athletes get way more out of it then the Jo-Brighton Kids.

13 Shooting with the Stars Thank you for helping make our 3 rd Annual Shooting with the Stars such a Huge Success. By you providing lunch ( Hot Dogs, Chips, Water & Cookies) and preparing it for us, we were able to concentrate on the athletes. This event is the only tournament that Jo-Brighton Athletes get to do in a Normal High School and have all the perks and benefits our students get to have on a day to day basis. We all feel that our Carlson Athletes get way more out of it then the Jo-Brighton Kids. They learn the struggles some of these Kids face daily. Our goal is to treat them like a guest in our house and give them the best experience possible. So thank you again. Your help is truly appreciated. Theresa Camilleri Carlson High School

ARC / Woodhaven Warrior Games On January 21st we supported our 5th annual ARC/ Woodhaven High School Warrior Games with a full day of Basketball, Pizza, Cookies and Power-aid.

This set of games started at 11:00 am and went till 4:00 pm in the afternoon. We went through 38 large pizzas that day.

The day ended with the traditional mass floor dance with everyone that was left at the event. DJ Ted had everyone up and moving.

I want to thank all the Elks participants. We had a good group of Elk members on hand to assist in both events.

14 ARC / Woodhaven Warrior Games On January 21st we supported our 5th annual ARC/ Woodhaven High School Warrior Games with a full day of Basketball, Pizza, Cookies and Power-aid. This event now supports 8 basketball games and a set of skills competitions. Once again, the Warrior Students showed the best side of what being a Warrior means. This set of games started at 11:00 am and went till 4:00 pm in the afternoon. We went through 38 large pizzas that day. We fed more than 220 athletes, students, coaches and the staff of Zebras that kept the games under control. The Elks were given many kudos by the students, parents, athletes and coaches. The day ended with the traditional mass floor dance with everyone that was left at the event. DJ Ted had everyone up and moving. I was told by one of the referees that this is one of the best things he has ever been invited to participate in. I think we may even see a few new Elk members come out of this event. I want to thank all the Elks participants. We had a good group of Elk members on hand to assist in both events. I really hope that the Flat Rock Elks will help carry these 2 traditional events forward in the future. All day long all you see are huge smiles on everyone s faces at these events. Days like these show that the Elks stand behind the saying Elks Care, Elks Share. Please remember to support the ENF and all the events we participate in. We can always use a few more Elks at any of these events, even if you just come to watch and cheer at the games. Jeff Recker PER ENF Chairperson

Games at the Lodge Fish Fry Dates: Served: 4:00 to 7:30pm 3/3/2017 4/7/2017 4/14/2017 5/5/2017 Ring Just 4 Fish Fry s to go!

Special Thanks to all the workers and donators last year that helped make the Rummage Sales successful.

a Detroit Red Wing hockey game. Since this is considered gambling, all registered Scouts are prohibited from selling.

Support for this can be for the good of the order and can be reported as assisting in raising the funds for the Scouts.

15 Games at the Lodge Fish Fry Dates: Served: 4:00 to 7:30pm 3/3/2017 4/7/2017 4/14/2017 5/5/2017 Ring Just 4 Fish Fry s to go! Our Bell Third Thursday February 16 th Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable & Salad Thank you from the Rummage Sale Committee. Special Thanks to all the workers and donators last year that helped make the Rummage Sales successful. We were able to pay for the children's gifts and Christmas Party. We are planning a spring Rummage Sale in April. Accepting donations after Super Bowl. The Boy Scouts of America, Mahican District (Downriver), is in need of volunteers for March 26, 2017 to help sell 50/50 raffle tickets at a Detroit Red Wing hockey game. Since this is considered gambling, all registered Scouts are prohibited from selling. Average sales are $12,000 $15,000. All money raised stays Downriver to support local units. Support for this can be for the good of the order and can be reported as assisting in raising the funds for the Scouts. Game time is 12:30pm with a call time of 11:00am, and you would work the first two periods and can then watch the remainder of the game if you choose to. A total of 30 people are needed, however, I am just asking for 5-6. For any additional information contact your Chaplain Pat Strickland at Thank You, Pat Strickland Chaplain, Flat Rock Elks 1731 Scoutmaster, Troop 237, New Boston, MI

16 Lodge Information: Elks Lodge # Telegraph Rd. Flat Rock, MI Phone Number (734) Lodge Newsletter Hall Rentals Sue Robinson (734) Veteran Volunteers Call Karen Van Horn (734) or Bob Cousino (734) Flat Rock Lodge Officers for Exalted Ruler.. Ken Cesta Esteemed Leading Knight. Marv Phelps Esteemed Loyal Knight Robert Clements Esteemed Lecturing Knight.. Scott Thornberry Esquire Jennifer Click Secretary Michael Wrobel Chaplain. Harold Pat Strickland Tiler Barry Fawley Inner Guard.. Keith Pops Diedrich Treasurer Al Kowalewski 5 Year Trustee. Todd Estes 4 Year Trustee. Jeffery Click, PER 3 Year Trustee. Chad Marvaso 2 Year Trustee. Jim Elamon P.E.R 1 Year Trustee. Bob Cousino (Chairman), PER Elkady Lodge Officers for President. Kathy Cesta 1 st President.. Jill Cousino 2 nd President.. Melva Haglund Recording Secretary. Gay Elamon Corresponding Secretary.. Mickie Recker Chaplain. Marilyn Robinson Treasure. Corrie Hale Our Mission Committed to the members we have been duly sworn to serve, by upholding and maintaining the principles and goals of our Grand Lodge, State Association and District, while continuing to improve our community, the image of our Lodge and The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of USA Have you checked out Flat Rock Elks Web Page? Click on link: Note from the Editor If you have any news, projects, events, fundraisers, dinners or information you would like Elk Members to know about contact me at: FlatRockElks1731@comcast.net If you know of members that are not getting this Newsletter by send me their address. April Newsletter publication will be first week of April so send me your news worthy information. See ya Pops

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