EDITOR - JOE PIKULA
Sep/Oct 2010
NEWSLETTER
YORKTOWN LODGE # 2324
MID HUDSON DISTRICT # 6180
EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE
Members All:
Hopefully you have all had a healthy and enjoyable summer.
Once again our golf outing was a huge success. Many thanks to our
Chairmen, Mike Littleton and Dave Yazzetti and all the volunteers.
A great time was had by all.
On August 16th, I attended the first DD Clinic of the 2010 – 2011
Elk year. Several district Chairmen mentioned Yorktown Lodge as
examples of a job well done. The work done by our Chairmen and
volunteers is what makes Elkdom the incredible organization that it
is. As E.R. of our lodge I could not be prouder.
At our August 18th regular meeting Joe Pikula gave a stellar
Bingo report. More important than the excellent financials was the
list he read of extensive volunteers. This degree of volunteerism,
and unified effort is what Elkdom is all about. Keep up the good
work.
Our 300 club drawing is going to be held Sunday October 24th at
1:00 PM. See me for tickets and please make an effort to participate.
Thanks again for all of your hard work. See you at the lodge.
Fraternally,
Andy Tumolo
NY State Elks Association President visited our Lodge on 8/28/10
IMPORTANT
DATES TO
REMEMBER
KUDOS KORNER
CHARITY GOLF
OUTING
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS
CELEBRATION
TIME
Sep 18
Sep 25
Nov 6
SPONSORS
DD AUDIT
OCT 18
DD VISIT &
INITIATION
0CT 20
CHARITY GOLF
OUTING DONORS
300 CLUB
DRAWING
OCT 24
LADIES AUXILIARY
ELECTION
DAY
NOV 2
VETERANSDAY
THURSDAY
NOV 11
VETERANS
LUNCH AT
THE LODGE
DTBA
Pictured L-R are Dave Lowe, Pat Walsh, Andy Tumolo, Mary DeSilva, Rich DeSilva, Liz Gentile, State President Mike Bloss, Wife
Pat Bloss, Scott Taylor, Daughter Kait Bloss and Johnathan Moyer
Our Lodge was also represented by: Mary Blackadder, Wayne
Gorski, Bill O’Reilly, Joe Pikula, Tony Venditti and Jim Vignola.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
BINGO
EVERY
THURSDAY
DOORS OPEN
1700 HRS.
2
3
3,4
5,6
6
MEMBERSHIP
52 CLUB
LODGE
SCHOLARSHIPS
7
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS

SICKNESS &
DISTRESS
SPECIAL MESSAGE
A very important part of the
year is upon us and we, as
citizens of this great country, should actively participate in the events which are
unfolding…..Back to School
for many of our children
who need our encouragement and support...Election
of our government officials,
who will lead us in the years
to come...and a time to
Honor Our Veterans, who
have given us the opportunity to enjoy our many freedoms... Don’t just sit back…
Reach Out and
Act Responsibly
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THANK YOU
THANK YOU
KUDOS KORNER
Thanks go to the Ladies Auxiliary for their donation of the new refrigerator for the upstairs kitchen….it has been especially useful to our Bingo kitchen work crew who help make “Bingo Night” a success…They are: Mary Blackadder,
Mary Brennan, Clara Cartelli, Liz Gentile, Jennie Grasso , Lori Moore, and Betsy Solow.
Thanks also go to Tony Venditti and Bobby Vijacki for getting the parts and repairing the entrance to the Lounge
and to Betsy Solow for her contribution to the Bar.
Congratulations to Mary DeSilva, our Lodge Secretary who earned the Grand Exalted Ruler’s Award Pin for
“Excellence in membership procurement” in our Lodge. GER James Nicholson, thanked her for her efforts in his letter of June 28, 2010
The Artie Hartel Memorial Golf Outing
The annual golf outing was held on Friday, August 13th at The Beekman Country Club. We had a very nice
day and the weather was perfect. Thanks to our Elk members and friends, we had 21 foursomes. This was a terrific
turnout and we moved nicely on the course. We played a scramble format and we had two foursomes that tied for
first place. Tony Masi, George Mann, Dominick Sciali and Bill Harbison’s foursome shot an impressive 10 under
par as well as Bob Froats, Val Farda, Chuck Cartelli and Mark Fanning’s foursome. Bob Froats had the longest
drive. Bob Marizzo, Anthony Venditti and Patrick Murphy won the closest to the pin on the par 3’s. Congratulations to these winners. Watch out for next year’s outing, The D’Andrea brothers are looking to take first place. They
shot 8 under par lead by Tommy D’Andrea, a star on the Yorktown High School golf team.
A special thank you goes out to Rich D’Andrea of Park Ford in Mahopac for providing the car and other
prizes for the hole in one contest. We also have to thank Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Company for providing the
gift bags and other prizes. We have several members that really do a great job of volunteering but Anthony Venditti
takes it to the next level. Anthony puts in a lot of time, effort and dedication to our lodge and the golf outing. We cannot thank him enough for all his hard work and support.
We had many Elk members and friends that collected hole sponsors and prizes. Dave Yazzetti, Joe Pikula,
Mike Littleton, Anthony Venditti, Rich D’Silva, and Tom Pavletich collected several sponsors. We want to thank
everyone that provided sponsors. The money raised will go to Cerebral Palsy, Youth Activities, Scholarships, Special
Olympics, Hoop Shoot and other Elk events.
We also had many volunteers that helped out on the course and at the lodge. These volunteers were: Bill
O’Reilly, Jack McCarthy, Joe Pikula, Chris Littleton, Charlie Scheld, Mike Adamovich, Wayne Gorski, Paul
Egan and our Italian connection: Rich D’Andrea, Tommy D’Andrea, Rich D’Silva, Anthony Venditti, Bob Falco,
Dom Simione, Sam Visconti, Ted Galgano, Skip Saliano, Fred Versaci, Mike Magnani, Andy Tumolo and Tony
Grasso. We could not have done it without you and thank you for your support.
Please read the list of sponsors who contributed to this years outing. A special way to thank the sponsors is
to use the services they provide. Thank you again for making this years outing a huge success.
Michael Littleton & David Yazzetti
Golf Chairmen
2010 GOLF OUTING
CO-CHAMPIONS
The Tony Masi
Group
The Bob Froats
Group
CONGRATULATIONS
CELEBRATION TIME
Sep/Oct 2010
September
MEMBERS
Paul Cavaluzzi
Barbara Leifels
Alfred DePrado
Kevin Martin
Edward Faughnan Frank Mastro
John Gembecki
Jack McCarthy
Jack Hassett Sr
Curt Trumbetta
Roxanne Innerfield Merrilee Wages
Ron Jordan
Fred Zapka
John Karagozian
SPOUSES
Mary Ellen Falco
Michelle Littleton
Lori Locke
Dorothy Marro
Lucy Occhipinti
Carol Ruocco
Stephanie Stebbins
October
Irving Breitbart
Martin Brennan
Paul Egan
Patrick Foley
Elizabeth Gentile
Phillip Grealy
John Hyler
James Malon
Herman Moeller
James Morrison
Vin Papasodero
Donald Peters
David Sepa
Vincent Scelsi
Robert Simmonds
George Taylor
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Mary Brennan
Ginny Cacciola
Eileen Gravanese Jr.
Frede Pikula
Patricia Plitnick
Kate Scheld
Jeanne Swick
Carol Yazzetti
Matt & Ann Arruda
Dennis & Marie Beers
Al & Gloria DePrado
Thomas & Rita Dunnings
Bill & Laurel Hopper
Jay & Suzanne Horgan
John & Lisa Hufnagel
Jim & Anne Morrison
Joe & Patrice Nelson
Bill & Ruby O’Reilly
Joe &Patricia Plitnick
Gene & GynnetteDeschenes Pullins
Andrew & Marie Ryder
Don & Flo Simione
Jesse & Tina Tiani
Tom & Susan Williams
Andrew & Carol Alimonti
Marty & Mary Brennan
Rich & Elaine Cariello
Rich & Mary De Silva
Bob & Mary Falco
Phil & Nancy Grealy
George &Lauren Lucciola
Frank & Marie Mastro
James & Kathleen O’Neil
Tom & Jay Savage
Tony & Joann Venditti
Fred & Doris Versaci
Dave & Carol Yazzetti
VETERANS
Day
Halowee
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Thanksgivin
Special
Olympic
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Back To Work
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Sep/Oct
2010
MEMBERSHIP
52 CLUB WINNERS
06/23 - Charlie Scheld
06/30 - Pete McKenna
07/07 - Clara Cartelli
07/14 - Mike Mullins Jr
07/21 - Vito Cilmi
07/28 - Pete McKenna
08/04 - John Hufnagel
08/11 - Danny Raiola
08/18 - Don Kenneally
08/25 - Neil Ruocco
The following candidates are in various stages for initiation into our Lodge:
CANDIDATE
SPONSOR
Brian Ahearn
Mike Littleton
Tom Collins
Tom Pavletich, PER
Frank D'Ambrosino
Matt Arruda
Antoinette De Bellis
Rich De Silva, PSVP
Douglas Dickan
Tom Pavletich, PER
Matthew Hager
Dave Yazzetti
Robert Krammer
Dan Raiola
Vincent Lemma
Andy Tumolo, ER
Lawrence McCarthy
Jack Mc Carthy
Matthew Moloney
Rob Del Balzo
The next initiation will be held on October 20, which will be our DD Visit.
Congratulations to all the
Lucky Winners
And Thanks to all who
As of this writing we have 18 members that still have not paid their dues. Notices
joined this year’s club
have been mailed. Please mail in your checks.
Rich DeSilva, Membership Chairman
Scholarship Report
The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.64 million in college scholarships each year through its
three scholarship programs. The application process and deadlines vary for each program. All applications
must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office. Applications will be
available on line beginning September 1, 2010
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
Most Valuable Student Scholarships 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $1,000 per year to
$15,000 per year, for graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership and scholarship.
Legacy Awards $4,000 ($1,000 year for four years) merit-based scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks who are members in good standing.
Emergency Educational Grants One-year educational grants available to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks.
Lodge Major Project - Special Olympics
The season for the Hudson Valley Region Special Olympics program is upon us once again, and we have
been asked to serve at the following events in the next few months. September 18 - Fall Games
September 25 - Regional Golf Competition, and on November 6 - Adaptive Games.
If you can help….please call the Lodge….all volunteers are welcome
LADIES AUXILIARY
September Birthdays
- Lori Locke , Mary Rossiter
Sickness or Distress as of 8/21/2010
Deceased
Owen Carragher
Patrick Foley
Arthur Kessler
1936 - 2010
1930 - 2009
1928 - 2010
Rest In Peace Or Brothers
We send our Prayers & Best Wishes to all who are ill and/or recuperating at home or in the hospital:
Ernie Altieri, Fred Beardsley, Mary Blackadder, Ben Colabattista, Pete Gubello,
John Hyler, Peter Mastropolo, Bill O’Reilly, John Paladino, Joe Rago,
If you know of anyone who is ill or needs help, please call the Lodge (914) 245 - 9839
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To:
ELKS CARE
ELKS SHARE
All Our Web Page Visitors
Thanks For Visiting Us
The Artie Hartel Charity Golf Outing 2010
We thank the following patrons who donated gifts
for the annual Golf Outing; those giving multiple
gifts show the number in parenthesis. Please support these generous people whenever possible
CAMPAGNA RESTAURANT
DOC JAMES CIGAR & GOLF
FINNEGAN’S GRILL
FRANKIE & AUGIE’Z ( 2 )
FRATELLIS II
HEIGHTS BAKERY
JV HOT BAGELS I ( 3 )
MOHEGAN FLORIST
MURHY’S RESTAURANT ( 2 )
914-526-8200
914-962-9388
914-962-7771
914-245-9241
845-628-6208
914-962-0190
914-962-0259
914-528-0044
914-962-1800
The Artie Hartel Charity Golf Outing 2010
Our Annual Charity Golf Outing was a success, due largely to the generosity of the following hole sponsors.
We sincerely appreciate their support and ask all our readers to please seek their services when needed.
Adrean Printing
914-636-0200
AJ’S Bar & Grill
914-737-5058
Allstate Insurance
914-962-1600
Amatuzzo ,Magnani & Assoc 914-747-5575
Atlantic Appliance Co.
914-962-2500
Briarcliff Market
914-941-1707
Cartridge World
914-245-8939
Clark Funeral Home
914-962-3333
Clemente Cleaners
914-962-4757
Colonial Terrace
914-737-0400
DML Mortgage Co.
914-245-0300
Donald Braun R.E. Attorney
914-962-5655
Girolamo Insurance
914-962-9777
Hartel’s Auto Body
914-962-5620
Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipes & Drums
Jefferson Valley Pharmacy
914-962-6553
Knights of Columbus
Liberty Title
845-642-5210
Maple Leaf Assoc.
914-621-3813
MJ Limousine Services
Murphy’s Restaurant
Nuttintoit Catering
Omni International
Park Ford & Lincoln Mercury
Pattison & Flannery, Att at Law
Reiss Family Chiropractic
Reliable Oil
RGI Properties
Seedorf & Scheld Att at Law
Steinmann Corner Deli
Total Care Pharmacy
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
White Plains Linens
Yorktown Beer & Soda
Yorktown Footcare Group
Yorktown Health & Wellness
Yorktown Pizza & Pasta
Yorktown Tire & Auto Care
914-962-1800
888-296-7654
203-791-0151
845-628-8800
914-220-0038
914-962-5413
914-962-4508
914-245-6200
914-242-0104
914-962-9217
914-245-3334
914-438-0332
917-737-2532
914-962-4659
914-245-7888
914-243-6707
914-962-0096
914-962-2223
The following Patrons have generously donated the funds necessary to bring you our Elktowner.
We ask all of our readers to support their businesses whenever possible :
GOLD AWARD PATRONS
Michael J. Magnani, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
Senior Financial Advisor
Amatuzzo & Magnani
A financial advisory practice of
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc
427 Bedford Road, Suite 310
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 747-5575
PARK FORD - LINCOLN MERCURY
276 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541
Rich D’Andrea
(845) 628 8800
SILVER AWARD PATRONS
LAW OFFICES OF SEEDORF & SCHELD
45 Main Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Charlie Scheld
Marc Seedorf
(914) 242 0104
DML MORTGAGE ENTERPRISES INC
334 Underhill Avenue
Yorktown heights, NY 10598
David Yazzetti
(914) 245 0300
Cell (914) 843 0843
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER—PUTNAM
PHYSICAL THERAPY P.C.
Maryann C Russo, M.S., P.T. & Associates
THE MAHOPAC NATIONAL BANK BUIDING
21 Peekskill Hollow Road Suite 201
PUTNAM Valley, NY 10579
(845) 528 3133
Fratelli
Italian Restaurant
(718) 547 - 2498
2507 Eastchester Rd.
Bronx, N.Y. 10469
JEFFERSON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
3535 Hill Boulevard Suite P
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962 2728
F
Fratelli II
Italian Restaurant
(845) 628 - 6208
376 Route 6.
Mahopac, N.Y. 10541
BRONZE AWARD PATRONS
CROTON MINI DELI - 10 MAPLE ST. CROTON ON HUDSON, NY
Don Kenneally
(914) 271 6970
MIELE AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTORS INC JOE METROVICH
Pearl River (914) 646 7651
Yonkers (914) 490 1611
YORKTOWN PASTRY SHOP - 16 TRIANGLE SHOPPING CTR.
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
(914) 245 6962
HIGHLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES - PUTNAM VALLEY, NY
Bob Kurtz
(845) 526 0449
MARCH CONSTRUCTION INC. - 17 LONGVUE TER. YONKERS, NY
Luis Delgado
(914) 469 1505
YORKTOWN BEER & SODA - 1893 COMMERCE ST.
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
(914) 962 4659
RELIABLE OIL CO., INC - 277 VETERANS RD.
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
(914) 962 4508
(914) 490 1611
AUTO MECHANICS WANTED
CALL JOE METROVICH
(914) 646 7651
RIDGE CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE
Route 6 MOHEGAN LAKE, NY
(914) 528 8849
MAPLE LEAF ASSOCIATES INC.
Andrew Tumolo
(845) 621 3813
CHASE MEDIA GROUP
9914) 962 3871
PRINT & ONLINE ADVERTISING
CHASEMULTIMEDIA.COM
MURPHY’S - RESTAURANT & BAR
355 KEAR ST. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
(914) 962 1800
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