THE 916 BULLETIN
Monthly Newsletter of the BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS Lodge #916
Vol. 15, No. 12
925 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 862-1342
The Exalted Ruler’s Message
I would like to start out my December message wishing ALL
a good holiday season. This year has gone by really quickly.
One of our biggest events of December is the Memorial
Service on Sunday December 6th. The lodge dinner dance will be
December 12th. We will be having a party for the kids on
Saturday the 19th of December. We will also bring in 2016 on
December 31st. Please check the bulletin for those event details.
The Lodge hosted 27 veterans for lunch. Sally and I were in
attendance. I was able to visit with all that attended. Our Lodge
has over 250 veterans. These individuals are very special. Please
say thanks to those men and woman for their service.
We had a great group of people on Saturday November 6 th for the outside lighting
decorations. They were also back on Sunday to finish the decorating. I would like to give
a special thank you to Steve & Gail Whitehouse, Jason & Karen Beaudoin, Gary &
Denise Russ, their daughter Meagan and Bryan Norris. This effort was about eight hours
over the two days.
If you volunteer for any event please sign up for the monthly drawing for all
volunteers. We are drawing for a $25 visa card. Every time you would do an event sign
up for a chance in the drawing. The volunteer book is at the back bar.
I finally caught up for the year. The winners are as listed.
August – Candy Bartlett
September –Linda DeLaricheliere
October – Denise Russ
We always need volunteers for all the events at the Lodge. Please sign up on the
bulletin board in the members bar. Please also try to attend some of the events that we
have going on in December.
One last announcement, Moe DeCelles, PER, was nominated, voted on and installed
as Secretary at the November 19th membership meeting due to the resignation of our
current Secretary, David Blankemeyer. Thank you, David, for your dedicated service!
Have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season!
Regards,
December 2015
Lodge Notices/Contacting Lodge .............. 2
New Member Candidates........................... 2
Lunch Specials ............................................ 3
Bar Bingo .................................................... 3
250 Club ...................................................... 3
Trivia Nights ............................................... 3
Elks Memorial Service ............................... 4
Scholarship Update .................................... 4
Board of Directors News ............................ 4
Lodge Christmas Party .............................. 5
Silver Towers 50/50 Raffle ......................... 5
Kids Christmas Party ................................. 5
Calling all Snowflakes ................................ 5
Interlodge Activities ................................... 6
Feed The Community Dinner .................... 6
New Year’s Party........................................ 6
Friday Dinner Menu .................................. 7
December Birthdays ................................... 7
Volunteer of Month & Calendar ............... 8
December Lodge Events
Dinner at the Lodge
Every Friday Night/ Pub Menu Tuesday Night
Meeting Night
Thursday, December 3rd
Bar Bingo
Saturday, December 5th
250 Club Dinner
Thursday, December 10th
Lodge Christmas Party
Saturday, December 12th
Kids Christmas Party - Saturday, Dec. 19th
Trivia Nights
Tuesday, December 15th
Exalted Ruler, B.P.O.E. #916
Lodge New Year’s Party
Thursday, December 31st
 The regular membership meetings will be held on the FIRST and THIRD Thursdays of the month at 7pm every month except in the
months of July and August when the regular membership meeting will be held on the THIRD Thursday of the month. The December
meeting is held on the FIRST Thursday only and will be reflected in a by-law change voted on by the membership.
 The Lodge Applications Committee meets the FIRST Tuesday of every month at 7pm when there are members proposed.
 Members are welcome to the Board of Directors meeting on the SECOND Tuesday of month at 7 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP, REINSTATEMENT OR TRANSFER TO BE BALLOTED ON
AT THE JANUARY 7TH MEMBERSHIP MEETING PENDING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
Jonathan Stevens
Retired
Dan Frye
John St. Peters
Barrett Trucking
Jason Beaudoin
Bert Silva
Baker/Dunkin Donuts
Fred Dusablon
Robert Hawke
Retired Police Officer
Charles Schifilliti
Barbara Boyden
UVM Medical Center
Wes Blair
Michelle Martin
Director/Sterling College
Moe Paquette
Todd McCabe
Retired Police Officer
Lynn Sayyeau
David Schifilliti
Property Management
Steve Shifilliti
Jeff Temer
COO BBS Gaming
Wes Blair
Chad Blake
Center Store Clerk/Hannaford
Jim Procopio
Lawrence Gagne
Flooring Contractor/LCG Construction
Jeff Davis
Sean Ploof
Lieutenant/Fire Fighter/Burlington
Gary Francis II
David Usher
Manager/Consultant/Usher Assoc LLC
Jim Procopio
Randall Culver
Reconditioning/Shop Manager
Gary Francis Sr.
THE 916 BULLETIN
LODGE OFFICERS 2015-2016
Exalted Ruler: Wesley Blair
Esteemed Leading Knight: Gary Bartlett
Esteemed Loyal Knight: Dan Frye
Esteemed Lecturing Knight: Randall Corey, PER, DDGER
Secretary: Moe DeCelles, PER, State Tiler
Treasurer: Jim Procopio, PER
Inner Guard: Steve Schifilliti
Esquire: Gary Francis, II
Tiler: Gary Francis Sr.
Chaplain: Hank Metevier
State Trustee: Randall Corey, PER, DDGER
LODGE TRUSTEES
Trustee (exp. 3/2016):
Trustee (exp. 3/2017):
Trustee (exp. 3/2018):
Trustee (exp. 3/2019):
Trustee (exp. 3/2020:
Dorothy Lahue
Michael Evarts
John Fitzpatrick
Michael Devine
John Cannizzaro
HOW TO CONTACT THE LODGE
General Information .................................... [email protected]
Exalted Ruler ........................................... [email protected]
Lodge Secretary ............................ [email protected]
Lodge Treasurer ............................ [email protected]
Trustees ............................................ [email protected]
Event Bookings ................................. [email protected]
Bulletin Editor ................................. [email protected]
Monthly Newsletter of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #916
925 North Avenue - Burlington, VT 05408
Published monthly and mailed to all current Lodge Members and
select others, by standard mail at Burlington, VT. The bulletin is
also emailed to members who provide the Lodge Secretary with a
valid email address. The content can also be viewed at the Lodge’s
Website, www.bpoe916.com
Relevant information for inclusion is welcomed and should be
submitted by the 15th of the month preceding the publication by:
 Emailing to [email protected]
We do our best to include all pertinent information that our
members would find interesting, however if the materials are not
received by the Editor on or before the 15th of the month, there
is a chance that they may not be included in the next issue due to
the time needed to produce, print and mail the Bulletin. Our goal is
to have it delivered to our members by the 1st of the following
month.
We reserve the right to edit submitted items for brevity and
appropriateness. The Exalted Ruler has the final responsibility for
the Bulletin content.
Bulletin Editor - Mary Paule Hill, PER
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B.P.O.E. #916
“250” Club
Schedule
Join us Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 - 1:30
Date
Burgers
Sandwiches
Salads
Homemade Soup
Tim’s Seafood Chowder offered daily!
Daily Lunch Specials
Monday
Soup & Sandwich (only) available Mondays now!
$6.50
Tuesday
Open faced slow roasted prime rib sandwich
$9.00
Wednesday
Homemade chicken ‘n biscuits with
mashed potato and gravy and veggies
$9.00
Thursday
“House Specialty” Meatloaf with mashed potato
and gravy and veggies
$9.75
Friday
Deep Fried clam roll platter with potato
and side salad
$9.00
12/10
Ham Steak
1/14
Ribs & Baked Beans
2/11
Ziti & Meatballs
3/10
Petit Filet
(Note: March is for ticket holders only)
You must make reservations for 250 Club dinners at least TWO
DAYS in advance. Bring a dessert to share with a fellow member!
Volunteers are needed for setup, ticket sales, serving and cleanup.
Only ONE (1) dinner per ticket
Only ONE (1) guest dinner per ticket
Gary Bartlett, 250 Club Chairman
[email protected] or 316-7350
Tuesday
December 15th
6 - 8 PM
There will be prizes for every round and a grand prize for the winning
team! We will have the pub style menu available for food. Get your
teams ready for an exciting night of trivia!
We will be spreading Holiday Cheer
by singing Christmas Carols at Starr
Farm & Birchwood Nursing Homes.
Saturday
December 5th
Wednesday
December 16th - 5:30 PM
Game starts at 6:00 PM
Member only event
Meet at the Lodge in the
member lounge at 5 PM
“One Family Serving All Families”
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South Chapel
261 Shelburne Road
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Phone: (802) 862-0991
Menu
Mountain View Chapel
68 Pinecrest Drive
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: (802) 879-9477
Fax: 802-861-2109
www.readyfuneral.com
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Elks Memorial Service
Sunday, December 6th, 1:00 pm
The first Sunday in December is dedicated to the memory of our departed Elks Members. In keeping with this
beautiful tradition, we will hold our annual Elks Memorial Day Service on Sunday, December 6th at 1 pm.
The families of our departed members will be attending as we memorialize their loved ones by lighting individual candles in their memory, and calling out their names.
It is fitting that we as Elks, in the brotherhood of Elkdom, honor those gone before us as “Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken”. Exalted Ruler, Wes Blair and the Lodge Officers will be conducting a special ceremony along with the Green Mt. Chorus, and representatives from the 158 Fighter Wing (USAF) as we remember, each in our own way, the warm smile, the reassuring look, and the comfortable touch of those we
held dear. This service is open to the public and all members and guests are encouraged to attend. A complimentary buffet luncheon will follow the ceremony. Please join us as we honor our deceased Elks brothers and
sisters.
Mary Paule Hill, PER, Chairperson
“The faults of our Members we write upon the
sand, their virtues upon
the tablets of love and
memory.”
A Message to the . . . .
Parents & Grand Parents of
Seniors Graduating June 2016
There will be four Scholarship contests this year starting with:
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The Most Valuable Student Award, a national contest open to all high school Seniors graduating in 2016. For information go
to [email protected]. Information will also be available at High School Student Services or Guidance offices. Applications
are submitted online and a copy to Scholarship Committee at Burlington Lodge #916.
The Elks Legacy Scholarship Foundation Awards Contest open to all High School Seniors who are children or grandchildren
of living Elks in good standing. For information go to [email protected]. Information also available at Student Services/Guidance Offices at local High Schools. Applications are submitted online only, National will notify the
Lodge.
The 916 Scholarship Award Contest open only to children and grandchildren of members of BPOE 916. Applications are
available at High School Guidance Offices and at Burlington Lodge #916.
The Roger Sheridan Award Contest open to seniors intending to pursue Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Athletic Trainer Certified or Sports Medicine with emphasis on treatment and prevention of Sports Injuries. Applications are available at High
School Guidance Offices and at Burlington Lodge #916.
All scholarship information will be in High School Guidance and Student Services Offices starting September 2015.
The Scholarship Committee
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From your: Board of Directors
Your Board welcomes members at our regular Board of Directors meetings (2nd Tuesday of the month in the upstairs
conference room) and at all member meetings (1st and 3rd Thursdays in the main hall). Let us hear from you!
Here are some notes on happenings at Burlington Lodge #916:
1.
The Lodge pool tables have been re-covered in preparation for the Inter-lodge competition in January. The Board is looking forward to having good numbers for the 916 team participation. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Member Lounge.
2.
The Board is pleased to inform the Membership that three new taps have been installed in the Member Bar which should give us
wider beverage choices and increase efficiency in that area.
3.
The Board has decided that The Lodge will have a live band for the New Year's Eve Celebration (Full Circle, featuring vintage
Rock and Roll). Come on down and enjoy the party!!!
4.
By way of improving safety for all, the Lodge has installed updated Fire Sirens and increased the number of Emergency Strobe
Lights to assist immediate evacuation should the need arise. Many thanks to Inside Trustee Mike Devine for getting this very
important job done!!
5.
The Storm Cats jazz band will be performing on Friday Jan. 8, 2016 for the Friday Night Dinner.
Lodge
Christmas Party!
Saturday, December 12th
6:00 pm - Cocktails
7:00 pm - Dinner
$18.00 per person
Saturday, December 19th
11:00 am-2 pm
Choice of:
Baked McKenzie Ham
- or Broiled Haddock with Lemon Crumb
Mashed Potato, Fresh Veggies, Tossed
Garden Salad
with House Dressing and Rolls
Dessert Bar - Homemade Bread Pudding
and Assorted Desserts
Santa will arrive at noon and will handing out gifts for member’s
children and grandchildren (ages 12 and under).
Please call the lodge to sign up by December 13th with the member’s name, number of children, age, gender and the number of
adults attending. Must have a minimum of 20 kids for the party.
Music donated by DJ’s Wes & Sally Blair
Entertainment: DJ’s Wes & Sally
***Bring a $10 or less unisex gift for gift exchange game
at Christmas dinner/dance
Silver Tower 50/50 Raffle
Members of the lodge can buy 1 ($1.00) ticket per day at the old
“Queen of Hearts” box. Fill out a ticket with your name and phone
number and place in box with your dollar. Members can enter once
a day - every day. Drawings will be held the 1st Tuesday of the
month. 50% to winner/50% to Silver Towers. See Dan Frye with
any questions. 802-363-4177.
Calling all “Snowflakes”
Wednesday, December 9th - 6 PM
It’s the time to spread some Christmas cheer and
have lots of fun designing and decorating your
very own, one of a kind, glittery, sparkly snowflake! Here’s your chance to dazzle your fellow members
and give them something to enjoy and admire through the
holidays! Bring a snack to share. Christmas cookies provided as a reward for your completed creation!
Jeanne Welch
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Interlodge Activities Update
Another reminder, if you would like to participate in the events please sign up. Sign up sheets will be in the members bar shortly.
To form our own lodge teams in the event we have more members signed up than required to fill the teams, we will have a playoff competition. Tentative playoff date will be Sunday Jan. 17, 2016 at 10 AM at our lodge. This will be confirmed in the January bulletin.
Anyone who wishes to play but has difficulty in getting to the lodge to sign up, send your name and the event you wish to participate in to
me at my e-mail address: [email protected]
We only ask that you please do not sign up unless you are serious about participating.
Don Trombley
Chairman, Interlodge Activities
Ring in
The New Year at
The Elks!
Thursday, December 31st
Cocktails - 6:00pm
Dinner - 7:00pm
7th Annual
Feed The Families Free
Holiday Dinner
Entertainment by: “Full Circle” Band
Hors D'Oeuvres:
Friday, December 25th
Noon—3 p.m.
Burlington Elks Lodge
925 North Ave
Burlington, VT
If you would like to volunteer at this event, even for
just a couple of hours, call Michelle, 802-310-7769 or
sign up on the member bulletin board.
Italian Meatballs, Swedish Meatballs, Veggie Platter,
Cheese/Crackers
Buffett Menu:
Carved Prime Rib au Jus
Baked Stuffed Haddock/Shrimp & Crab Stuffing with Seafood
Newburg Sauce on side, Oven Roasted Red
Potatoes, Ratatouille, Pasta Salad, Green Beans Almondine,
Rolls, Soup (Vt. Cheddar Ale),
Salad Bar with Tossed and Caesar Salad, rolls/bread
& Dessert Bar (something for everyone!)
$35.00 per person
(includes price of entrée, dessert, all taxes,
gratuities, champagne toast and entertainment)
Rides to and from the lodge may be available. Information will be posted on the member bulletin board
prior to the event.
Champagne Toast at Midnight!
Aaron’s
TREE SERVICE
802-598-7670
BILL WETHERBEE
(802) 878-3743
(800) 954-6102
Reasonable  Responsible  Reliable
467 Depot Road
Colchester, VT 05446
www.wetherbeescatering.com
70 Bay Rd., Colchester, VT
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Friday Dinner Menu
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Great Food, Great Prices & Great People!
Menus Items Feature:
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Soup, Appetizers &
Dessert Available!
Prime Rib with Au Jus
New York Strip Steak
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Spaghetti with Sausage
Bacon Cheddar Burgers
Baked Haddock w/Lemon Crumb
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Reservations Encouraged!
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Deep Fried Clam Roll
Chicken Caesar Salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad
& Much More!
Is it your Birthday this month?
Bring your driver’s license to Steak Night and get $5 off your meal!
If you come into the Members lounge and show proof that it is indeed your birthday, you’ll get an “adult” gift from the lodge!
1 Hubert McCormick
Mary McMahon
2 Robert Brennan
James McGovern
Dominic Musumeci
4 Cheryl Benjamin
Rolland Benson
Hazen Cross
Arthur Merchant
Stephen Schifilliti
5 Edward Poirier
6 Robert Brunet
7 Russ Charron
8 Gerald Gage
Samuel Mazza
Anthony Schifilliti
9 Harold Moran
10 Harold Benoit
William Lacroix
David Smail
11 Raymond Allaire
Michael Boucher
Wesley Carroll
Don Dalton, Sr., PER
Robert Steele
Mark Wahl
12 Barry Deliduka
William Boisvine
13 Brad Gardner
Maurice Germain
Michael Stein
14 A. David Horne
Paul McCarthy
15 Joseph Maietta
16 Dean King
17 Danny Iler
18 John Plant
19 Timothy Hunt
Andre Thibault
20 Donald Couture
Joseph Germani, Jr.
Randall Guyette
Tim Vachereau
21 Bridget Devine
Guy Hauck, Jr.
Ronald Jackson
Sam Tatro
22 Lawrence Duffy
23 Douglas Fisher
24 Robert Fonseca
25 John Brownell
Nancy Leclair
Gary Poirier, PER
Patrick Sullivan
26 Albert Gherardi, Jr.
Gaetan Marchessault
Donald Sutton
Fred Sylvia
27 Gerald Bean
Emily Hennessey
Oliver Howard
William Ramus
Bruce Wilkinson
28 James Strouse
John Bryant
Brady Corrigan
Adam Francis
30 Moe Decelles, PER
31 Roger Hazen, PER
Bruce Webster, PER
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(Thank you for all you do for this Lodge! )
December Activity Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
7pm - Membership
Meeting
4
4:30 -7:30 pm
Dinner Served
5
6 pm - Bar Bingo
(Members only!)
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7
1 pm - Elks
6 pm - BINGO
Memorial Service &
Luncheon
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7 pm - Applications
Committee
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
(Tues Pub Menu )
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6 pm - Snowflake
Making with
Jeanne in the
Member Bar!
10
6 pm - 250 Club
Dinner
11
4:30 -7:30 pm
Dinner Served
12
6 pm - Lodge
Christmas Party
with Wes & Sally
DJ’s
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15
7 pm - Board of
Directors Meeting
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
(Tues Pub Menu )
Trivia Night!
16
17
18
4:30 -7:30 pm
Dinner Served
19
22
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
(Tues Pub Menu )
23
26
29
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
(Tues Pub Menu )
30
25
Noon - 3 pm “Feed The
Community
Dinner”
January 1
Member Bar open
4 pm - 8 pm
Christmas Day!
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6 pm - BINGO
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21
6 pm - BINGO
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28
6 pm - BINGO
5:30 pm - Caroling No Membership
at Starr Farm &
Meeting!
Birchwood
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Christmas Eve
Lodge closes
at 5pm
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6 pm - Lodge New
Years Party with
“Full Circle” Band
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New Year’s Day
Open at 11am
11 - 2 p.m. - Kids
Christmas Party
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