Saturday, April 25, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Congratulations, South Miami Team!
Dolores Leach and her team of officers were installed at South Miami last night. There was a very good turnout from our District to support our sister lodge. As the new ER, Dolores will be working closely with us to encourage interlodge events and we wish her and her team all the best as they embark on this new year. Watch this space for pictures - coming soon!
Friday, March 20, 2009
North Miami Officer Installation - 4/7/09
. Our neighbors to the north are installing new officers on Tuesday, April 7. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Florida Keys Officer Installation - Sunday, March 15
Last Sunday several 948 members attended the Florida Keys Lodge installation where Chip DeClue was installed as Exalted Ruler. You may remember him from the recent State President's visitation at the North Miami Lodge... he's the one sang When the Squirrel Went Beserk at karaoke night.
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After the ceremony we stuck around for a very filling dinner of fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, rolls, salad and chocolate fudge. (No, we did not count calories.)
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Note: the 948 Installation pictures will be up as soon as I get them from Glenn, our volunteer photographer.
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See you at the lodge,
Janis
Monday, March 16, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
Here they are... the PER All Stars
They all did a fine job, as we expected. Back row: Mary Rust, Glen Rust, Sheila Dowd, Marilee Mills. Front row: Bob Gill, Jeff Muehlfeld, Tommy Palma, George Moro, Del Butcher, Al Reker.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
State President Joe Ortiz - South District Visitation
Joe and Rita's Homecoming visit to the South District was a weekend extravaganza. Here are some pictures that Raleigh Whiteman, SWC District Chair of the Publicity & Public Relations Committee graciously provided.
Friday Night - dinner at North Miami Lodge 1835
State President Joe Ortiz, State Secretary Carl Seibert and Past State President David Lake
Joe and Rita Ortiz with Vice President Vince Como and his wife Lisa.
Joe and Rita with gifts presented by the North Miami Lodge.
North Miami Lodge ER Mario Catalano, Joe and Rita Ortiz, Nancy Frederick and Bob Rankin, South District Vice President and host of this event.
The Booze Brothers doing a fine job with karaoke. (We didn't get a picture of Keys Lodge ER Chip DeClue singing "The Squirrel Went Berserk" but it was another highlight.)
Friday Night - dinner at North Miami Lodge 1835
State President Joe Ortiz, State Secretary Carl Seibert and Past State President David Lake
Joe and Rita Ortiz with Vice President Vince Como and his wife Lisa.
Joe and Rita with gifts presented by the North Miami Lodge.
North Miami Lodge ER Mario Catalano, Joe and Rita Ortiz, Nancy Frederick and Bob Rankin, South District Vice President and host of this event.
The Booze Brothers doing a fine job with karaoke. (We didn't get a picture of Keys Lodge ER Chip DeClue singing "The Squirrel Went Berserk" but it was another highlight.)
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Saturday Night- dinner at Miami Lodge 948
Nancy Mays, PER from Joe's home lodge, North Miami 1835, pins his flower on, carefully.
This crystal elk head was was a gift to Joe from VPAL Vince Como.
Joe displays the gift from Vince.
A gift to Joe from Miami Lodge #948.
Nancy Mays presented Joe with a Proclamation from the mayor proclaiming February 23 "Joe Ortiz Day" in honor of his service to Elkdom.
Nancy Mays, PER from Joe's home lodge, North Miami 1835, pins his flower on, carefully.
This crystal elk head was was a gift to Joe from VPAL Vince Como.
Joe displays the gift from Vince.
A gift to Joe from Miami Lodge #948.
Nancy Mays presented Joe with a Proclamation from the mayor proclaiming February 23 "Joe Ortiz Day" in honor of his service to Elkdom. Monday, March 02, 2009
PER All Stars - right here at 948
Members all,
One of the most endearing events of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Break is the old timer’s game, where retired baseball greats have the opportunity to relive some of their past glory as standouts on the diamond in front of a crowd of cheering spectators.
The Lodge has the same sort of endearing event every year, only we call it PER night, where Past Exalted Rulers get the opportunity to run a meeting again. Like the old timers baseball team, we aren’t as polished as we used to be, but we’re every bit as enthusiastic about our performance on the field, better known as the Lodge room. And we’re all still proud to have been Exalted Rulers of Miami Lodge #948.
So come on out this Wednesday, March 4th, and see history in action as the PER’s of Miami Lodge #948 take the floor of the Lodge room once again to conduct what is sure to be a very interesting meeting.
Here’s the starting lineup:
Glen Rust – Pitcher (Exalted Ruler)
Mary Rust – Catcher (Esteemed Leading Knight)
Del Butcher – 3rd Base (Esteemed Loyal Knight)
Don Schwartz – 1st Base (Esteemed Lecturing Knight)
Al Reker – 2nd Base (Chaplain)
Jeff Muehlfeld – Shortstop (Esquire)
George Moro – Center Field (Inner Guard)
Marilee Mills – Left Field (Tiler)
Sheila Dowd – Right Field (Treasurer)
Bob Gill – Team Manager and Designated Hitter (dugout)
Tom Palma – Assistant Manager and Lodge Trustee (1st base line corporate box seat)
Nat Barone – GM and Lodge Sponsor (Owner’s luxury booth)
Other PER’s could not be here for the meeting but we hail them all and thank them for their service.
See you at the Lodge,
Jeffrey Muehlfeld, Proud PER of Miami Lodge #948
One of the most endearing events of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Break is the old timer’s game, where retired baseball greats have the opportunity to relive some of their past glory as standouts on the diamond in front of a crowd of cheering spectators.
The Lodge has the same sort of endearing event every year, only we call it PER night, where Past Exalted Rulers get the opportunity to run a meeting again. Like the old timers baseball team, we aren’t as polished as we used to be, but we’re every bit as enthusiastic about our performance on the field, better known as the Lodge room. And we’re all still proud to have been Exalted Rulers of Miami Lodge #948.
So come on out this Wednesday, March 4th, and see history in action as the PER’s of Miami Lodge #948 take the floor of the Lodge room once again to conduct what is sure to be a very interesting meeting.
Here’s the starting lineup:
Glen Rust – Pitcher (Exalted Ruler)
Mary Rust – Catcher (Esteemed Leading Knight)
Del Butcher – 3rd Base (Esteemed Loyal Knight)
Don Schwartz – 1st Base (Esteemed Lecturing Knight)
Al Reker – 2nd Base (Chaplain)
Jeff Muehlfeld – Shortstop (Esquire)
George Moro – Center Field (Inner Guard)
Marilee Mills – Left Field (Tiler)
Sheila Dowd – Right Field (Treasurer)
Bob Gill – Team Manager and Designated Hitter (dugout)
Tom Palma – Assistant Manager and Lodge Trustee (1st base line corporate box seat)
Nat Barone – GM and Lodge Sponsor (Owner’s luxury booth)
Other PER’s could not be here for the meeting but we hail them all and thank them for their service.
See you at the Lodge,
Jeffrey Muehlfeld, Proud PER of Miami Lodge #948
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ladies Luncheon at 948 - hats, make-up and vintage fashion
On Saturday, February 21, we entertained the ladies from the Presidential Party with a Ladies Luncheon at 948. We brought in the fabulous Frank Ricigliano to do make-up for Rita and Lisa (the First Lady and the Vice President's wife) and raffled off a third session with the proceeds going to the Harry Anna fund. Rose Lanza won that. All three ladies left looking glamorous and ready for the evening event.
After Frank made-up Rita and demonstrated his technique, lunch was served while he worked on Lisa. We had a salad trio of chicken, crab and tuna. As soon as lunch was over it was time for the vintage fashion show. Our young volunteers modeled six vintage outfits as Dolores Leach read a narrative that recreated what MIGHT have happened back in the late 60's when Rita and Joe met at Miami-Dade college, fell in love and made plans to get married. (We did include a disclaimer that our story did not in any way reflect actual events or the views of the Presidential Party - wink, wink.)
Frank finished up with Rose Lanza, our raffle winner and the ladies went home to rest a bit before the Carribean Flair dinner. Here are some pictures from the day.
After Frank made-up Rita and demonstrated his technique, lunch was served while he worked on Lisa. We had a salad trio of chicken, crab and tuna. As soon as lunch was over it was time for the vintage fashion show. Our young volunteers modeled six vintage outfits as Dolores Leach read a narrative that recreated what MIGHT have happened back in the late 60's when Rita and Joe met at Miami-Dade college, fell in love and made plans to get married. (We did include a disclaimer that our story did not in any way reflect actual events or the views of the Presidential Party - wink, wink.)
Frank finished up with Rose Lanza, our raffle winner and the ladies went home to rest a bit before the Carribean Flair dinner. Here are some pictures from the day.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Important announcements
There are a couple of changes to the usual routine at the lodge this month. The dining room is no longer serving dinner on meeting nights - in fact, the kitchen is closed so grab a bite before you come to the lodge if you're hungry. Also this month, initiation will be held next week - Wednesday, February 11.
Don't forget to do two important things before it's too late: buy your tickets for the Sweetheart Ball (the deadline is Wednesday, the 11th) and make your reservations for the State President's visit on the weekend of February 20. (The deadline is Thursday, the 12th.) Both events promise to be a good time.
Last night nominations were accepted for the 2009-2010 officer positions as follows:
Exalted Ruler: Bill Henderson
Leading Knight: Jack Lopez
Loyal Knight: Ron Simpson
Lecturing Knight: Louis DeSouza
Secretary: Ginger DiCristafaro
Treasurer: Sheila Dowd
Tiler: Art Rauch
5 Year Trustee: Milton Muller
We'll be announcing the details for the Inaugural Ball shortly - but mark your calendars for March 28 so you don't miss that gala celebration.
Don't forget to do two important things before it's too late: buy your tickets for the Sweetheart Ball (the deadline is Wednesday, the 11th) and make your reservations for the State President's visit on the weekend of February 20. (The deadline is Thursday, the 12th.) Both events promise to be a good time.
Last night nominations were accepted for the 2009-2010 officer positions as follows:
Exalted Ruler: Bill Henderson
Leading Knight: Jack Lopez
Loyal Knight: Ron Simpson
Lecturing Knight: Louis DeSouza
Secretary: Ginger DiCristafaro
Treasurer: Sheila Dowd
Tiler: Art Rauch
5 Year Trustee: Milton Muller
We'll be announcing the details for the Inaugural Ball shortly - but mark your calendars for March 28 so you don't miss that gala celebration.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Technology Committee meeting tonight
In case you didn't get the memo, the first meeting of the Technology Committee (chaired by Glenn Tekerman) will be at 7:00 PM tonight in the lounge. If you'd like to be involved with technology-related stuff at the lodge such as hardware and software reviews, purchase recommendations, and (eventually) user groups and classes, this is your chance to participate.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Check out this Video!
I am inviting you all to check out this video and tell me what you think!
http://www.bornagainamerican.org/
The one thing that compelled me to join the Elks was the incredible sense of patriotism that presides amongst the members. It humbles me and it inspires me. I am new here, and I know I need to pull my weight. I am starting with this blog and perhaps we can get to know eachother. In a short while I will share with you some ideas I have. They involve music, guitars, veterans, and some amazing members at the lodge who have really served our local and national community honorably. I hope you enjoy the music! The site encourages local musicians to write, record and film their own versions. I am working on that... should be fun.
- Jane Walker
http://www.bornagainamerican.org/
The one thing that compelled me to join the Elks was the incredible sense of patriotism that presides amongst the members. It humbles me and it inspires me. I am new here, and I know I need to pull my weight. I am starting with this blog and perhaps we can get to know eachother. In a short while I will share with you some ideas I have. They involve music, guitars, veterans, and some amazing members at the lodge who have really served our local and national community honorably. I hope you enjoy the music! The site encourages local musicians to write, record and film their own versions. I am working on that... should be fun.
- Jane Walker
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
One flyer, two versions
It doesn't matter who you root for (really) but come by the lodge and enjoy the game in living hi-def color on the four flat screen LCD tvs. The lounge opens at 4:00 and game time is at 6:00.
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Fun football quote for the day:
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If that had crossed the line it would have been a goal.
Fun football quote for the day:
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If that had crossed the line it would have been a goal.
Gary Bloom
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