Raleigh Elks 735

11/04/2023

SUNDAY-DOES BAKE SALE- 1 PM



MONDAY- BINGO



TUESDAY-MEETING NIGHT



SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11TH- Bowling outing. There are 6 spots left for 2 hours free bowling including shoes



SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19TH-VETERANS LUNCHEON- There are 2 sign-up sheets in the lounge, one for veterans and spouse to sign up for dining, and a sign-up sheet for volunteers. It looks like some folks signed up on the volunteer sheet by accident, so please read the sign up sheets carefully.

As Elks, November is Veterans Remembrance Month and we have been hosting a Veterans luncheon for a number of years. This year the luncheon will be on Sunday, November 19th from noon until 3pm. I will have a sign up sheet for any members that are veterans (veteran and spouse) in the social quarters or you can RSVP by email to me or Penny Long at the following addresses: Angie Edwards - [email protected] or Penny Long - [email protected]. You can also call me at 919-357-0994. Please RSVP by Sunday November 12th so that we can firm up our numbers for the lunch.



I will also be putting up a sign up sheet for volunteers. We will need help with set-up, serving, runners/bussers, dish room and clean up.





UPDATE ON ARMY OF HOPE- THE gift cards need to be turned in at the lodge no later than November 16th-Our Army of Hope National Guard is hoping our Elks Lodge members can help feed some of the families that are not in the Raleigh area and cannot pick up the meals we pack for them. If you're able to help, they are looking for Visa gift cards to send to these families. Any denomination would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact me at 919-971-1394 or [email protected]
Thanks,
Becky Hiller.



MEALS COMING UP THIS WEEK:

TUESDAY MEETING NIGHT MEAL- Chicken Cassoulet, Roasted Potatoes, Cheesy Bread and Dessert $10.00 by the Does. Sign up sheet in the lounge.



WEDNESDAY $5.00 MEAL- Lance’s Meatloaf by the ENF crew



FRIDAY DINNER- Smoked Pork Butts, Mac and Cheese, Cole Slaw, Rolls and Chocolate Cobbler with Ice Cream. $15.00 by the Does. There is a sign-up sheet in the lounge.

11/02/2023

Hi All,

As Elks, November is Veterans Remembrance Month and we have been hosting a Veterans luncheon for a number of years. This year the luncheon will be on Sunday, November 19th from noon until 3pm. I will have a sign up sheet for any members that are veterans (veteran and spouse) in the social quarters or you can RSVP by email to me or Penny Long at the following addresses: Angie Edwards - [email protected] or Penny Long - [email protected]. You can also call me at 919-357-0994. Please RSVP by Sunday November 12th so that we can firm up our numbers for the lunch.



I will also be putting up a sign up sheet for volunteers. We will need help with set-up, serving, runners/bussers, dish room and clean up.



I will put these up on Wednesday, November 1st.



This is an AWESOME event that reaches out to our veterans in the community as well as our Elk veterans.



Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Angie

11/02/2023

LAST CALL FOR FRIDAY DINNER- Please sign up or call in or respond to this email by TONIGHT to make sure we have enough signed up to make dinner and how much we need to shop for. FRIDAY DINNER- BBQ Pork Tenderloin, Mac and Cheese, Veggie, Roll and Dessert for $13.00 by the House Committee.



SUNDAY-DOES BAKE SALE- 1 PM



TUESDAY MEETING NIGHT MEAL-Chicken Cassoulet, Roasted Potatoes, Cheesy Bread and Dessert $10.00 by the Does. There is a sign up sheet in the lounge.



A NOTE FOR KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS- Before you shop for ingredients, check in the walk in on the left side or in dry storage, we have abundant sauces, dressings, canned goods that can be used. Also, make sure volunteers clean up kitchen before leaving.



ARMY OF HOPE-Our Army of Hope National Guard is hoping our Elks Lodge members can help feed some of the families that are not in the Raleigh area and cannot pick up the meals we pack for them. If you're able to help, they are looking for Visa gift cards to send to these families. Any denomination would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact me at 919-971-1394 or [email protected]
Thanks,
Becky Hiller.



FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE NEW- Every year we get turkeys and uncooked Thanksgiving food and we package them up for well deserving National Guard families, Becky Hiller has taken over the Army of Hope/National Guard duties from Jim Pendergast, so let’s try to help her as much as possible!!

11/01/2023

Bingo at the Raleigh Elks Lodge, corner of Leadmine and Millbrook Roads, this coming Monday evening, November 6th! Doors open at 5:30 pm and the first game begins at 6:30pm. There is a concession area with drinks and snacks for sale. Come join the fun!

11/01/2023

WEDNESDAY $5.00 MEAL- Taco Bowl by Troop 104 Scouts. Please come out and support our scouts fundraiser!!

FRIDAY DINNER- BBQ Pork Tenderloin, Mac and Cheese, Veggie, Roll and Dessert for $13.00 by the House Committee.
TUESDAY MEETING NIGHT MEAL-Chicken Cassoulet, Roasted Potatoes, Cheesy Bread and Dessert $10.00 by the Does.



ANNUAL VETERAN’S LUNCHEON-Hi All,

As Elks, November is Veterans Remembrance Month and we have been hosting a Veterans luncheon for a number of years. This year the luncheon will be on Sunday, November 19th from noon until 3pm. I will have a sign up sheet for any members that are veterans (veteran and spouse) in the social quarters or you can RSVP by email to me or Penny Long at the following addresses: Angie Edwards - [email protected] or Penny Long - [email protected]. You can also call me at 919-357-0994.



I will also be putting up a sign up sheet for volunteers. We will need help with set-up, serving, runners/bussers, dish room and clean up.



I will put these up on Wednesday, November



This is an AWESOME event that reaches out to our veterans in the community as well as our Elk veterans.



Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Angie



Elks golf shirts for sale-We have a limited amount of red Elks logo Golf shirts for sale. The shirts are red, so it is a great time to get one for Red Shirt Fridays. Women’s shirts $35.00 there are 3 med, 1 large, 2 xxl, and 3 ###l shirts left. Men’s shirts- 3 large, 5 xl’s, 5 xxls, $40.00 each.

To purchase, please see Robin Miller or email [email protected].



BOWLING OUTING- November 11th for a $10.00 donation you get 2 hours of bowling and shoes included. There are only 7 spots left, you can sign up and give your donation to the bartender.

10/26/2023

Wish a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our ER, Gary Bush!!!

10/26/2023

Thank you to the Witches of Elkwick for a great Pre-Halloween dinner!!!

10/24/2023

The October Golf Tournament was a total success, complete with 2 Wounded Warrior teams and many veterans attending. The weather cooperated on a day where the chance was 90%! We raised $1200 for the Wounded Warrior Program! Thank you to all who volunteered and supported this event. Stay tuned for the next one!

10/23/2023

WEDNESDAY $5.00 MEAL- Tongue of Frog in a Creamy Worm Sauce, Hemlock Salad, Toasted Zombie Flesh Roll and Bloody Brownies by the Witches of Elkwick. (Early Halloween- Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread and Brownies)



FRIDAY DINNER- Ribeye Steak, Salad, Baked Potato, Green Beans and Dessert $20.00 by Bryant and the Happy Crew. There is a sign-up sheet in the lounge. Please have your sign-ups in by Thursday Night so they know how many meals to cook since some people will be at a wedding and at the state Elks Convention.

10/23/2023

Wouldn't it be more fun to tee off with a gun than a club? For a $20 donation to The Wounded Warrior Foundation you could do just that! Thank you to all who donated $1200.00 to this cause!

10/18/2023

GOLF TOURNAMENT- A couple of teams had to drop, so there is a spot for two more teams, first come first served. Contact Billy at 919-671-4886

Or at buckslayer1229@gmail

POOL IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON- If you have any pool toys at the pool you want to keep, please come get them or they will be tossed at the end of this month.

10/18/2023

We initiated 7 new members at our October 17 meeting!

from left: Matthew Taylor, George Allison, Shane Ogilvie, Nancy Cox (the other one!), Nancy Garriss
back row: Philip Sloate, Gary Bush, ER, John Garriss

wELKome to all! We look forward to working with you!

10/17/2023

Wednesdays Meal:

Oktobertfest!
Brats with caramelized onions
Dean Shaeffer's FAMOUS German potato salad
German green beans
German Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake)

By Penny, Dean, and Van

10/17/2023

TONIGHT MEETING NIGHT- MEAL WIIL BE- Chicken Casserole, Corn Pudding, Carrots, Bread and Dessert. $10.00 by the Does.

WEDNESDAY $5.00 MEAL- OCTOBERFEST!!- Bratwurst by Penny Long and Dean Schaeffer’s famous German Potato Salad.



FRIDAY DINNER CANCELLED- Most all of the cooking crew will be at the golf tournament



FRIDAY- Charity golf tournament at Old Liberty. All golfing spots are full. Well it's that time again for the annual fall elk golf tournament. We will be honoring wounded warriors and retiring a veteran and this event and look forward to all the fun and fellowship will have together as usual. Dave is making his world famous chili and we've talked to him into 10 lb this year cuz it's so popular. Ricky Layton has stepped up when we needed a hand and is going to cook the vittles for us for our supper. It's going to be an awesome event. I'm proud to be involved in this with my wonderful committee. You'll see us out there in bright red shirts. Thank those who made this possible.... Lastly, I'm going to go ahead and just put the signs that people normally purchase out on the golf course. This event will be pay if you can. And don't worry if you can't, we support you cuz you've supported us. Thanks for everybody's help. All my love, Billy

10/16/2023

What a great Sunday at the Raleigh Elks Lodge 735 as we adopted a local national guard group. We fed them. We did face painting. We had bouncy house and I believe they had wonderful family fun! What a great event!

10/15/2023

.TUESDAY MEETING NIGHT MEAL-Chicken Casserole, Corn Pudding, Carrots, Bread and Dessert. $10.00 by the Does.

10/13/2023

The Lodge event on 9/30 was a great success thanks to Billy Carrington-Smith for his enthusiastic planning that brought it all together and to Robin Miller for efficiently handling all the paperwork, the 100 tickets sold for the event, and for keeping us all moving in the right directions. And a special 'shout out' to Ricky Layton who prepared and served the pig, the 'fixins', and his now world famous banana pudding! Music performed by Electric Carnival was outstanding and based on all the feedback, we'll have to do it again!



The engraved bricks have arrived and, along with all of the 'blank' ones that will fill out the rest of our new sidewalk, we'll need some volunteers laying them in place. Dean Schaeffer has graciously agreed to prepare the site and direct and supervise the project to ensure a quality outcome. Please let me know if you would like to join the project because 'many hands make light work'!



We still need volunteers to join our Bingo team. This is an important fundraiser that has contributed to upgrades in the Annex and to Elk's charities and we need you to be part of the success!



Thanks,

Gary

10/11/2023

Lots and Lots of Family Food boxes were filled at our October visit to The Food Hub in Durham! This and 2 more pallets done!

10/10/2023

Merle is planning a special Bowling event that will raise funds for the ENF! He's asking for 30 folks (friends and family are welcome) to donate $10 each which will go to the ENF. You will receive 2 hours of bowling including shoes and a ball. That's quite a deal for $10 especially when it goes for such a great cause!

The event is planned for Saturday, November 11th, at 1pm, same location as in the past (off of Glenwood). There will be a signup sheet in the Social Quarters and you can pay Merle in advance please (we'll place a pouch with the bartender in case you miss Merle). If you have any questions, please see Merle or contact him at [email protected].



Sign up, come out, have a great time with your fellow members and support the ENF!

10/10/2023

WEDNESDAY $5.00 MEAL- Chicken Tetrazzini by the ENF crew.

FRIDAY DINNER OCTOBER 13TH- Marinated Flank Steak, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Bread and Dessert $15.00 by Chris Kelley. THERE ARE ONLY 20 MEALS LEFT, SO SIGN UP EARLY TO GUARANTEE A DINNER!!!



FAMILY FUN DAY FOR NATIONAL GUARD OCTOBER 15TH- for the family fun days we're only going to be feeding the national guard troops and their children. All are welcome to attend and help but the food will be for the troops and their families. Event 10 am to 2 pm.


GOLF BASKETS- The bartender now has tickets to sell for the gift basket raffle to be drawn at the golf tournament next Friday.

10/10/2023

This Thursday, October 12th, at 6pm is the seminar that was mentioned in an email a few weeks ago. We have a representative from the State Office of Health Insurance Assistance coming to speak for about 1/2 hour and then answer your questions. With the Medicare open enrollment coming up beginning October 15th, this is a timely and important topic. I've talked to the guest speaker, Rhonda Narron, and she's very knowledgeable and helpful.



So, if you are on Medicare, have questions or are considering Advantage plans, or will become eligible in the future, or are assisting a family member or friend in this area, this seminar should prove very useful. She will also discuss available assistance.



The seminar will be in the Annex and you are welcome to bring a guest(s).



Thanks,

Gary

10/06/2023

A little BBQ happened on a random Thursday afternoon for the recent recipients of Welcome Home Kits. More than 25 veterans have been helped by Raleigh Elks #735 to date! If you have some time to help schlep items to these veterans please contact Billy Carrington-Smith at [email protected]

10/06/2023

WEDNESDAY $5.00 MEAL- Chicken Tetrazzini by the ENF crew.





FRIDAY DINNER OCTOBER 13TH- Marinated Flank Steak, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus, Bread and Dessert $15.00 by Chris Kelley. THERE ARE ONLY GOING TO BE 40 MEALS AVAILABLE, SO SIGN UP EARLY TO GUARANTEE A DINNER!!!

10/06/2023

FRIDAY DINNER CANCELLED



A MESSAGE FROM BILLY - I'd like to invite any and all elks who'd like to come on October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00, we will be entertaining and feeding a local national guard troop that's based at the RDU airport. They're helicopter pilots. They're hoping to bring a helicopter and some other military gear or not sure of all the plans yet on their end, but we are planning on feeding them, honoring them and having a good time if you'd like to come Make yourself welcome.



On Sunday 10/15 from 10-2, we will be hosting 80 adults and 45 children who represent the active National Guard stationed locally at the airport.

This will be a family fun day, complete with hamburgers and hot dogs at the pool. We plan to have helicopters flying over as well!

10/05/2023

LAST CALL FRIDAY DINNER- Taco Bar by the House Committee, $12.00. Please sign up tonight or respond to this email tonight to make sure we have enough sign-ups to have a meal.



A CALL TO YARD CREW!!- We are have 2 events next weekend 10/14 and 10/15 that will be using our yard space out front on Saturday and the lower level and behind the pool on Sunday. We could really use some help with w**d eating around the property to be done next week, Wednesday Thursday or Friday. The regular grass is being taken care of, and you don’t have to be on the yard crew to help, if you have a w**d eater and can help, we would appreciate it.

10/01/2023

Bingo at the Raleigh Elks Lodge, this coming Monday evening, October 2nd! Doors open at 5:30 pm and the first game begins at 6:30pm. There is a concession area with drinks and snacks for sale. Come join the fun!

10/01/2023

Our End of Summer celebration took place on 9/30. 100 tickets were sold for a Pig Pickin, and more members arrived just to enjoy the music by Electric Carnival! Thank you to all who were involved in another successful Raleigh Elks event!

09/29/2023

PIG PICKING FOOD TICKETS SOLD OUT- You can still come out and bring guests(signed in as normal) and enjoy the band. Pool passes still $5.00 per guest to use the pool.





Hey! fall is here and we're coming up on the Friday, October 20th golf tournament it's going to be a load of fun and I can't wait to see everyone there this year. We're doing the signs again. We're only going to do about 40 signs. Several of you have already signed up for them, but this year we're just asking you to get a form from behind the bar fill them in and bring them back. We appreciate it. I love all my repeat sign customers. If you've done a sign in the past, thank you so much and we appreciate it so very much. Thank you for supporting our lodge

09/27/2023

On 9/21 Bryant and Yvonne Tucker delivered 5 Welcome Home kits! 23 projects have been completed to date!
Donations include beds, couches, TVs, chairs, and lamps!

Let's keep this going! If you have home items you are no longer needing, please donate to the Welcome Home Project!
Contact Billy Carrington-Smith with any questions at [email protected].

09/27/2023

POOL TEMPORARILY CLOSED- I vacuumed out the pool and have added massive amounts of chlorine to kill any algae and it will take a few days for the chlorine level to get to safe levels, as I am trying to make the pool ready for this Saturday. I am hoping to have it open on Friday, I will send an email, otherwise it will be open for the Pig Picking on Saturday.

PIG PICKIN NOTES- The Pig Pickin dinner starts serving at 5:30 pm, the band will be from 2 to 5. The dinner will be served outside in our new Cabana Shelter, brick patio and some tables will be set up in the grass. We don’t have outdoor chairs that work well in the grass, so you might want to bring a outdoor/camping chair for the grass tables or to watch the band in the grass.

OTHER UPDATES:

MONDAY- BINGO

TUESDAY-MEETING NIGHT- Menu -Baked Sausage and Peppers over noodles, Salad, Bread and Dessert by the Does. "All that food for $10.00" as Jim would say! Sign up sheet will be in the lounge.

09/26/2023

WEDNESDAY $5.00 MEAL-Gourmet Chicken Salad on a butter Croissant, Southern Cucumber Salad by Grumpy Grubb and Carlito

FRIDAY DINNER- NO DINNER due to the Pig Pickin on Saturday.

PIG PICKIN’ SEPTEMBER 30TH- Last chance to buy your pre-paid BBQ Dinner ticket before it sells out! Members Appreciation Pig Pickin’ and pool party. Live Music by Electric Carnival on the back porch from 2 to 5pm. $10.00 pre-paid tickets are for the food, the bartenders have the tickets for sale. The food will include BBQ, Billy’s Famous Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Bread and Banana Pudding. You do not have to buy a food ticket to enjoy the party and band!

09/23/2023

Having a great time at our 50th High School reunion! The last time we got together they joined us at our Lodge. They're still talking about the shuffle board games with Danny!

09/22/2023

09/20/2023

PAINT AND SIP PARTY- September 23rd 1:00 pm in downstairs room. $25.00 per person. There is a sign-up sheet in the lounge.

PIG PICKIN’ SEPTEMBER 30TH- Members Appreciation Pig Pickin’ and pool party. Live Music by Electric Carnival on the back porch from 2 to 5pm. $10.00 pre-paid tickets are for the food, the bartenders have the tickets for sale. The food will include BBQ, Billy’s Famous Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Bread and Banana Pudding. You do not have to buy a food ticket to enjoy the party and the band!! But you want to buy your tickets early so they know how much food to prepare.

FRIDAY DINNER-STEAK NIGHT BY THE HAPPY CREW- Ribeye Steak, Salad, Green Beans, Baked Potato, Garlic Bread and Dessert $20.00. There is a sign-up sheet in the lounge, for the new members, this is a popular meal so you want to sign up early (by Thursday night) before they sell out.

09/20/2023

8 new members were initiated at our lodge meeting on September 19.

From Left: Gregory Feldman, Gary Bush, ER, Keith Wilson, Noel Flanary, Miles Davis
Row 2: Jose Santiago, James Ploscyca, Jayson (Griff) Griffin, and Darla Canzoneri

We look forward to working with you! wELKome to all!

09/19/2023

IN SEARCH OF SOMEONE TO DONATE: a pair of tickets to any Duke Sporting Event AND a pair of tickets to any ECU Sporting Event

These will be used as raffle items for our Golf Tournament....ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Thank you!!!!

09/19/2023

Paint and sip Party next Saturday in the lower room 1 pm. $25.00 per person, there is a sign-up sheet in the lounge. Proceeds to go to the ENF Fund and the Does.



TUESDAY meeting night meal- Chicken and Dumplings, Veggie, Salad, Corn Bread and Dessert- $10.00 by the Does.



FRIDAY DINNER-STEAK NIGHT BY THE HAPPY CREW- Ribeye Steak, Salad, Green Beans, Baked Potato, Garlic Bread and Dessert $20.00. There will be a sign-up sheet in the lounge.



ELKS FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Our next meeting will be held Monday, 9/18, at 6:30p at the Lodge. We need ALL volunteers to be at this meeting. If you can't make it but plan to volunteer, please contact Joy Young via text at (856) 906-3326 or [email protected]. All volunteers will get an Elks Lodge red golf shirt so we need a count!!

ALSO....We are putting out a call for volunteers to help with cooking for this tournament. We will be doing half chickens, veggies, rolls and dessert. We need prep help on Thursday at the Lodge and day-of help on Friday at the event. Please let us know if you can help!!



Thanks Bill.

09/14/2023

Another Buddy day in the books! Welcome to Dana Kahn! Hope to see you again!
Thank you to all our volunteers!

09/13/2023

Can’t say enough for this handful of diehard lodge volunteers. Becky Wells Hiller, Liz Mitchell, Gary Bush, Robert McAlister , Dave LeGoullon , Bill Goodwin. With crappy weather (I mean torrential rainfall) we still accomplished getting the pool covered, summer yard ornaments and furniture stowed. We can’t thank you enough, it was a tremendous burden off our minds to get this accomplished.
Thank you for stepping up!
-Jim Pendergast