Woo hoo! The Friday night specials!

Tonight in the dining room, take your choice of these delectable entrees:

Fillet Mignon - 19.00
Dolphin Almondine - 14.75
Churrasco - 15.00
Shrimp with marinara - 13.95
Half Chicken - 11.25
Liver and onions - 9.95
Hawaiian Ham - 8.95
Picadillo - 7.95

Pictures

Here are some more pictures of the South District vist by State President David Lake and his wife Kathy. How many friends can you spot?

PER Appreciation Dance

Everyone had a great time Saturday night at the PER Appreciation dance. Bob Estelle's five piece band kept the crowd jumping and they even took requests for the last set. If anyone has other pictures to share, please post them.

Thanks to 948 Miami Lodge

Many thanks go out to Miami Lodge 948 for their outstanding effort in putting together the D.D. Clinic on Saturday August 11. The breakfast was fabulous - thank you Ed. As always you did a great job and you have a top notch crew! The groups were informative and I was proud to be there. Our Officers were equally impressed and we thank you all for your hospitality. We all agreed that togetherness and supporting each other's Lodges and their events is the best way to go and of course without a doubt, come on guys recuit new members! Joe Ortiz, our Florida State Vice President (VPAL) will be our State President next year (2008) and folks, we are the South District and it is up to us to represent well one of our own! Joe needs helps in hosting committees and campaigning. If you can lend a hand go see your Exalted Ruler because the Ruler will lead you to the right person. If you need Joe's email please email me at echo1676@yahoo.com and I will pass it on. We are Elks we take care of our own and Joe is one of our own. Lets rock and roll my friends!

- Dolores

Weekend Update

Friday

TGIF! There's something NEW happening with the dinner specials tonight so stop by and check them out. Don't forget to sample a selection from our newly expanded wine list while you're at it. Gonzo will be live in the lounge.

Saturday

The DD Clinic kicks off with breakfast at 10:00 AM. Besides the officers and committee chairs who must attend, any member who wants to learn more about the lodge is welcome.

At 8:00 PM, have a laugh with the improv group "They Improv". Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Sunday

It's MAGIC in the Crystal Room at 5:00 PM, featuring a family friendly buffet and table-top magic during dinner followed by a big show with three illusionists. $20 for adults, $15 for children under 11.

The horses have been put out to pasture

Better late than never... here are the results from the last Horse Race brought to us by the fabulous Harry Deveaux. The LCD TVs are paid off and the mortgage burning ceremony was held after the last drawing. (Did anyone get pictures?) We all owe Harry a huge debt of gratitude for all the work he did on this project.
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Buongiorno! It's going to be an Italian evening!

Nick Lamis hosted the second committee meeting for the 53rd Annual Charity Ball last night. We decided the theme will be (insert fanfare here: ta da!) - A Night in Venice. I'm chairing the Journal committee, Oscar Erice is in charge of Advertising and Mickey Rauch will head up the Decorating committee. Glenn Tekerman is getting quotes on the printing to find us the best deal possible and he's also going to take photographs of anyone who would like a picture to use in their personal ad.

Nick welcomes anyone who wants to help out with the Ball. This is a huge event and it will take a lot of effort to make it successful. If you couldn't attend the meeting and want to assist, email him at majornl@aol.com. The Decorating committee will meet on August 28 at 7:00 in the North Ballroom and other subcommittee meetings will be announced as they are scheduled. New members - this is a great chance for you to get involved with the lodge. It's fun to work on the party plans and you'll meet lots of friendly Elks in the process.

- Janis