News from Waterville Lodge 905
Exalted Ruler's Message
Dear Members of Waterville Lodge 905,
As I sit here on my front porch admiring the blue sky, the green grass and flowers, I realize that Fall is almost upon us. I don't know about you folks, but this summer has been “GREAT” - too short, but great.
You all know what Fall brings: hunting season. But just prior to that is our largest fund raiser of the year, “Super Buck Night”. This has been a really beneficial event for our Lodge over the years and allows us to put a little nest-egg aside to carry us through the winter months.
You should have received your tickets in the mail by now, so please be as generous as you can to our Lodge.
September 25 is the date starting at 6 p.m. (not 7 p.m.) Steve Thompson is running a 25-gun raffle with limited tickets to be drawn the same night. Visit the Lodge for tickets or call 873-4335.
This fall we really need to concentrate on re-shingling the south side of our Lodge roof. (The north side is done). As this letter goes to press we are discussing ways that we can manage our funds to pay the normal expenses, but also replace our roof. At the very least, we will have to stretch out the payments to whomever does the job. If you have any ideas or just feel in a extra generous mood, please let me know your thoughts and send us a check marked “For the Roof Project”.
August was a busy month even with less meetings. We did, however, have the Maine Elks Association state meeting in Bath. Besides the abundance of information we heard in regards to the state issues, we heard some great news for Waterville Lodge: Our very own Jim York, PER, announced his candidacy for 2nd vice president of the MEA. Both he and his wife Marge York, PER, our Treasurer, are two of the most dedicated, active and generous members we have. Jim is always ready to step into any situation that needs him, including Lodge Officers' chairs, Trustees, Committees, fundraising etc. In addition to our Lodge issues, he has been our MEA State Trustee for 5 years. Please wish him luck when you see him. The election won't be until next April at the State Convention, but time flies and he will need the support of all those allowed to vote. You will see much more on this topic in subsequent issues of the newsletter. I personally feel he would do a great job as 2nd vice president and the subsequent chairs to follow.
If you have been voted in already, but not initiated, our Secretary John Brown could issue you an honorary card for access to the Lodge. Our next initiation will be Sept. 17 after Friday Night Buffet with orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 14 after our spaghetti dinner.
Newly-proposed candidates for the September newsletter are: Dr. Alan Slack, Nancy Ann Ruf and Anthony Henderson and will be voted on at the first meeting in September.
In the last newsletter we put some “Basic Training” tips. Believe it or not only two members have replied. So this month, just to see if you are reading closely we have intentionally miss-spelled some words which create a word jumble that when straightened out will spell something to do with Elkdom.
"Commit, support and participate."
Sincerely and Fraternally Yours,
Dave Anderson
Exalted Ruler
Attention pool players
The Saturday pool tournaments will begin on September 11 at 10:30 a.m. The teams will be made by “luck of the draw”.
Any questions can be directed to the pool committee consisting of the following:
Brian Vick - Chairperson
Ron Gregoire, Marc Leclerc, Gil Leroche, Linwood Young, Ray Libold
Weekly fee is $6 - same as last year - with $2 going to table maintenance and the balance to the prize fund. The veterans committee will again be selling sandwiches.
Community barbecue Saturday, Sept. 18
The public is invited to a free community barbecue at the Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. sponsored by Waterville Elks Lodge #905 and Fairfield Pharmacies ~ Bud and Shane Savage.
Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad, beans, drinks, music and entertainment. Call 873-4335 for more information.
Texas Hold 'Em tournament Sept. 18
The next Texas Hold 'Em tournament for the Waterville Elks Lodge will be Saturday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. This game is a $55 buy-in and a $5 advance registration holds your seat. Sorry, no refunds. Food is available for purchase during the break. Future dates are Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. Sign up early as limited seats are available.
Membership Outing Sept. 19
The membership outing will be on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE to members only. The menu will be wings, hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, chili, pulled pork,
ribs, salads, rolls, desserts and more. Bottled soda and tap beer available at Pavilion for a fee and other drinks can be purchased from bar inside.
All members are welcome, so please come and enjoy. This is our way of saying thank you for all you do for our Lodge and thank you for being a member of Waterville Lodge 905.
Signed: Randy, Mike and Al.
Super Buck Night Saturday, Sept. 25
Join us for one of the biggest social events of the year with a new starting time of 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open all night, and we'll have beer specials, 50-50 drawings and several giveaways.
There are three raffle packages to choose from:
1. $500 gift certificate to Dick's
2. Super 50/50 raffle
3. $500 Hollywood Slots package
You pick the desired item. Tickets are $3 each or 4 for $10.
Door prizes
1st Prize - $1,000; 2nd Prize - $500; 3rd Prize - $250
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5
Plus we'll have guns, accessories, losers drawings, etc. You do not have to be present to win any prize.
Finally, don't forget the 25 gun raffle pre-sold before Buck Night. Tickets are $10 each, 6 for $50 or 13 for $100. Only 2,600 will be sold and all tickets will be included in all drawings.
Bulletin Board
Sept. 7: Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m.; PER Association, 7 p.m.
Sept. 9: Trustees, 6 p.m.; Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.
Sept. 11: Chicken BBQ, 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Sept. 15: Veterans' Committee, 6 p.m.
Sept. 16: House Committee, 6 p.m.
Sept. 17: Initiation, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 18: Community BBQ, 11:30 - 2 p.m.; Texas Hold 'Em, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Membership outing, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sept. 23: Trustees, 6 p.m., Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.
Sept. 25: Buck Night and State President's Visit
Mon-Tue: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Wed-Thu: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 9 a.m. - midnight; Sunday: 12-8 p.m.