Sunday Breakfast - courtesy of Marie Grime

Vintage Miami Lodge #948 Flag Day Program

In 1929 the officers of Miami Lodge #948 held the Flag Day ceremony at Bayfront Park with Exalted Ruler John Cavanagh presiding. The songs from the ceremony included Memories of the War, Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, The Boy are Marching, John Brown's Body, Carry Me Back to Old Virginia, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Our Flag is There, Marching Through Georgia, The Battle Cry of Freedom, Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground and The Arkansas Traveler.

Here is the original program I bought on Ebay. It starting to disintegrate and the staples rusted away but it's still readable. It will make an excellent addition to the lodge time capsule.

Front Cover -

Inside - pages 1 and 2

Pages 3 and 4 -

Pages 5 and 6 -

Back cover -

A Taste & Toast to America's Birthday !!!

The Lodge's annual 4th of July Holiday Party will have a new twist this year.

The sponsoring PER's are asking each family to bring a Covered Dish for everyone to enjoy. For example, potato or macaroni salad, cole slaw, chili, casseroles, appetizers etc etc.

The Lodge's Volunteers will be grilling Hamburgers & Hot Dogs (on our brand new outdoor grill), + Baked Beans, Corn on the Cobb & Watermelon will be provided. All for a nominal fee of $6.00 p/p.

DRAFT BEER specials too !!

4th of July Festivities start @4:00PM.

The Lounge will open @ 11:00AM. Close: ???

Scheduled holiday events:
Watermelon Eating Contest, Elkette Cake Auction (for Charity), Flag Burining Ceremony by Boy Scout Troop 22, Karaoke & many more.

Friday's Dining Room Menu will be served during regular Friday hours. (5:00 to 10:00 PM)

President's Visit to the South Southeast District

The Oakland Park lodge hosted Joe and Rita Ortiz for the State President's Visit on Saturday, June 21st at the Southwest Broward lodge. They served up prime rib and a treasure box cake and everyone enjoyed the evening.

Annual fund raiser for your club! Support Casino Night.

Updated! DD Visitation Schedule - South District 2008-2009

Here ya go - mark your calendars. These are the places to be to see your District Deputy and District Vice President.

July 19 - North Miami #1835

July 26 - South Miami/Coral Gables #1576

August 2 - DD Clinic at Miami 948

September 13 - Marathon #2139

October 4 - Miami #948

November 1 - Key West #551

November 23 - Florida Keys #1872

January 17 - DD Clinic at South Miami/Coral Gables #1576

April 11 - DD Clinic at Florida Keys #1872

State President's Visitation and Event Schedule

Since the current State President, Joe Ortiz, is from our district, it's important to show our support. Here's all the stuff that's happening over the next year. Click on the document to view it larger but if the print is still a little too small to read, you can also find this information on the Florida State Elks website, then click on 2008-09 State President's Schedule in the left column toward the bottom.

Joe's homecoming will be held at our lodge in February 21, 2009 and the organizing committee would welcome volunteers. Contact Milton Muller if you'd like to help out.

CHARITY - The Best Performer

The Talent & Variety Show held Saturday June 14th in The Lodge's Crystal Room was an overwhelming success !! Verified ticket counts indicate that over 240 were in attendance to witness performances that ranged from amateur to professional. Over 20 acts were introduced by Master of Ceremony Mike "The Mad Hatter" Myers.

From the crazy antics of The Chippendales to "Dancing with the Stars" type performances by The Tango & Flamenco Dancers, The Unknown Comic & his side kick Sad Sack, The Reversable Dolly & Kenny singing duet, Diana & The Supremes, the incredible voices of Walter (from Italy) & Walter Cordle (think Sinatra) plus many more added to an evening of surprises & standing ovations.

But it was Charity who was the best performer. Every dollar from every ticket sold was contributed to The Lodge's Charity Fund. An amount that will exceed $1100.00 ! A huge THANK YOU ! to those who attended.

All of this could not have happened without the hard work & dedication of the show's director Nivia Myers Chairman of the Activities Committee, & it's members & to all of the show's participants, another "Thank You !" is in order.

FLAG DAY CEREMONY at THE LODGE

The annual Flag Day Ceremony in The Lodge will be held this Saturday, June 14th starting at 4:00PM.

Come join us to witness a celebration devoted to the history of our country's flag with assistance by The Elk's sponsored Boy Scout Troop #22.

TALENT SHOW & DANCING + A.YC.E. Sat June 14th

With the price of gas going thru the roof & the cost of groceries increasing every day here at the lodge you can find bargin food & entertainment this Saturday night (the 14th)

FOOD:- ALL YOU CAN EAT cuban pork roast with rice & beans + plantains - JUST $8.00 per person !!!! (Drinks sold separately)

ENTERTAINMENT: - Following the stomach stuffing event for just $5.00 (pp) you will be admitted to the Crystal Room. Starting at 7:00 pm our own DJ Dion will be spinning the CDs as a prelude to our TALENT SHOW. You can't miss this event. Members & guests will be singing, line dancing, belly dancing, piano playing, plus magic & comedy. Also scheduled to appear Diana & The Supremes, Dolly & Kenny, The Chippendales, The Elketts, The Rhodes Brother & maybe Elvis.

So come on out this Saturday for some great food, dancing & entertainment.

YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE !

A.Y.C.E. serving times; 5:30 - 7:00PM
Talent Show starting time: 7:30PM (Crystal Room Dancing before & after the show)

Members our lodge has now started the process of establishing the weekly event of (weekly Bingo) to be held on Thursday's in our bar area. This will be done on a weekly basis as we continue to grow the activities offered to our members inside our lodge. We also have added and introduced "Pull Tabs" which is a machine that will allow members to play for different jackpot amounts with payoffs which is located adjacent to the popcorn machine. Members keep in mind that the revenue generated from both Bingo and the Pull Tabs by law must be given and used strictly for "Charity". I would like to comment that we will also be hosting our annual Casino Night on the 13th of September 2008 which is being Chaired by Pat Erice. The 14th of June will be an exciting time as the officers of Miami Lodge # 948 will perform the Flag Ritual Ceremony to be held pool side starting at 4:00 p.m. with the assistance of our sponsored Boy Scout Troop. Keep in mind that following that ceremony there will be dinner in the form of Cuban Food and then will be followed by our Talent Show which is being planned and hosted by our Activities Chairperson Nivia Myers.

Members please keep your eyes opened as we now plan and set our sights to the annual 4th of July Picnic and other activities that will be announced for the remainder of the Elk Year and a visit by our State President Joe Ortiz in the month of Febuary 2009.

Thanks again,

Milton Muller
Exalted Ruler
Miami Lodge # 948