Grand Rapids Elks Lodge #48 & Highlands Golf Course

CLICK HERE to VIEW the September, 2010 Lodge Bulletin

CLICK HERE to VIEW the August, 2010 Lodge Bulletin

The 2010 Elks Family Picnic was a big success. A good time was had by all.

To see a slide show of several more pictures, CLICK HERE.

Dear Brother and Sister Elks,
Where has the summer gone? I hope that every one has had a great summer. We had great weather to enjoy the beach, cottages, vacations, a round or two of golf and hopefully time spent with your family.
As we approach the fall and winter season, the Grand Rapids Elks hopes to offer you opportunities to become reacquainted with your Elk Family through numerous activities.

Take out your calendar and begin to mark down these dates:
September
Saturday September 11^th. Michigan vs Notre Dame Football. Starting at 3pm for the pregame. Drink and snack specials.

Sunday September 12^th. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears. Starting at 12:30pm for the pregame. Drink and snack specials.

Monday September 13^th. Taco night 5 – 7pm.

Friday September 17^th. The first Wii Game Night. Come out and challenge fellow members in a game or two of Wii golf or Wii bowling. 7pm

Saturday September 25^th. The first and not to be missed movie night. We will be showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show. A cult classic. Movie starts at 8pm

Monday September 27^th. Family dinner night 5 – 7pm.

Also in September, October and November:  Euchre every Monday at 7:30pm
Watch the newsletter, website, the King Pin Lounge and Facebook for details.
October

Monday October 11^th. Taco Night 5 – 7pm.

Saturday October 16^th. Movie night. Top Gun. Come prepared to enjoy a movie favorite. Movie starts at 8pm.

Monday October 25^th. Family Dinner 5 – 7pm.

Saturday October 30^th. Children’s Costume Party. Times and  Details will be in the October newsletter.

Saturday October 30^th. Adult Costume Party. Times and Details will be in the October newsletter.

College and Pro Football – Watch the newsletter, website, the King Pin Lounge and Facebook for details.

Wow - as you can see we want everyone to find the Grand Rapids Elks as a place to hang out and we hope to see you around the club.  As always, we are willing to listen to your suggestions on other activities.

Finally, on Sept. 11 there will be a parade starting on Leonard just West of Covell and ending on the front lawn of the Elks.  The parade starts at 11 am.  The purpose of parade and get together on the lawn afterwards is to promote the West side as the best place to live in Grand Rapids.  It will feature marching bands, a remembrance of 9/11, police honor guards, etc.  Hot dogs will be provided.  This is not an Elk sponsored event, however the sponsors are great supports of the Elks and have encouraged us to participate and use this opportunity to highlight our many charitable activities as well as promoting membership.  Hope to see you there!!

Fraternally yours, Steve Kosten, PER

VETERANS UPDATE:
On July 31 Bill Mesery, Dave Stratton, Shirley Cloud, Dave and Diane Dusendang were honored to help serve our Veterans and their families at the annual Veterans Family Picnic held at the Veterans Home.  For many years, Elks 48 has participated in this event, serving up ice cream for the rootbeer floats and this year was no exception!
The Veterans enjoyed food, games, entertainment, visiting and laughing on a beautiful sunny Saturday.
Our own Bill Mesery also hosted the kids from Re-Creation (a non-denominational singing group that travels across the country entertaining in Veterans Homes for a year) for pizza and bowling after the picnic in the Lodge.  Many thanks to Sue Murtland for her help in hosting duties.
If you ever have a chance to sign up for this event - or any event with Bill or the Veterans, please do so - you’ll be so glad you did!!

September at a glance:

September:  (do you have a pink bank to turn in?)

                 6 - Labor Day

          13 - Taco Night  5:00 - 7:00

          14 - Lodge Meeting - 6:00 pm

          27 - Lodge  Dinner  5:00 - 7:00
      (menu to be determined)

          28 - Lodge Meeting - 6:00 pm

      Board Mtg. - follows Lodge meeting

**** MONDAY NIGHTS - EUCHRE ****  7:30 PM

 **PLEASE WATCH THE KING PIN LOUNGE, EMAIL BLASTS, OUR WEBSITE AND FACE BOOK FOR ANY CHANGES IN DATES, EVENTS, ETC. THAT MAY OCCUR

FAMILY PICNIC RECAP:
Well another year, another picnic!  Thank you to all the many, terrific volunteers and members who came out to the picnic.  We were blessed with a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed great food, relays and games, a visit from the GR Fire Department, dunk tank, 50/50, the grand prize give-a-way of a boys and a girls bike, and so much more.
This free event is just another benefit of being an Elk - flat out fun and camaraderie with your fellow Elks.
My heartfelt thanks to those of you who took the time out of your busy schedules to help make this picnic a huge success, whether donating items, setting up, cleaning up, working, grill or just participating.
If you would like to help plan the 2011 Family Picnic - please let me know!  We’re always on the lookout for folks that want to have fun and who have great ideas!!
Diane Dusendang

MIXED BOWLING TOURNAMENT

 Attn. Bowlers!!  The Elks Mixed Bowling Tourney is just around the corner!  This year’s tournament is sponsored by Pontiac/Waterford Lodge and will be held on Oct. 16-17 & Nov. 6-7.  For those not familiar w/ the event it is for 2 days & you will bowl as a single (3 games) and as a 2-person team (3 games) on the 1st day and bowl 4 person team on 2nd day - a total of 9 games.  Their Lodge will host a buffet dinner on the Sat. of the tournament and it is a LOT of FUN!!  All bowlers must be 21 years of age and at least 2 members of each team must have a current Elks card from a MI, OH, or IN Lodge.
Contact Leslie Werkmeister at werks4me@att.net for an application for you team. 
Applications must be submitted by Sept. 27, 2010

DAISY CHAIN

The first meeting of Daisy Chain for the year 2010/2011 will be October 12^th at 6 pm in the King Pin Lounge.

The 2011 Entertainment Books will be available early to mid-August.  Mark your calendars and start using them immediately to get major benefit.  Cost remains low at $25. This is the only fundraiser for Daisy Chain.  Available in Lodge office.
Women’s Resource Center gladly accepts clothing, belts, jewelry, shoes, purses, hats, coats, boots, etc.  Drop all your merchandise off at the Lodge Office and we have donation forms available.  Do a good deed and lower your taxes.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Save for future reference)
No September Meeting
October 12^th 6 pm
Regular Meeting
King Pin Lounge
November 9^th, 2010
99 Year Anniversary
Memorial Service

SICK OR SHUT IN
(H= Home, RH= Retirement Home NH=Nursing Home, HL=Hospital)
Irma Hedgepeth (72) H
301 Woodside Drive N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

If anyone has any knowledge of a Daisy Chain member who is ill, hospitalized, convalescing or has passed away, PLEASE contact the Sunshine Committee:  Helen Puplis (95) 784-0574. Any Daisy Chain news for the Elks Newsletter or for Sick and Shut-in, contact Linda Way (89) 677-3178 or perfectway@charter.net

DAISY CHAIN

2011 Entertainment Books are here!!  They are available at the Lodge office during normal business hours or by contacting Linda Way.  Remember, the coupons and savings can be used immediately.  This is the only fundraiser for Daisy Chain so please help us out.

Final Chance - We are extending our Women’s Resource Center donation drive until the end of September.  Thank you for being so helpful.  This will be the last month so “get ‘er done” today.  Donation forms are available.  PLEASE HELP.

Women’s Resource Center gladly accepts clothing, belts, jewelry, shoes, purses, hats, coats, boots, etc.  Drop all your merchandise off at the Lodge office.  The Women’s Resource Center is located at 678 Front Street, Suite 180, Grand Rapids, MI  49504.

Our first meeting of the 2010/2011 year will be held in the King Pin Lounge at 6:00 p.m. on October 12.  We may move upstairs for dinner but will decide then.  Please mark you calendars.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 12th - 6 pm
Regular Meeting
King Pin Lounge

HIGHLANDS GOLF
We hope that you have had an opportunity to play golf in the spectacular summer weather. But, the season is not over! FALL GOLF IS SPECTACULAR. The long term forecast is for a warmer than usual Fall. Please take advantage of all of our membership, and golf discount programs. Purchase a 2011 Donald Ross Golf Membership and play the rest of 2010 FREE. Why not make a tee time reservation today?
2010 COUPLES EVENTS: Our couples events this year were very successful. The events are open to golf members or non-members, Elks or non-Elks. These fun nine hole events cost only $39.00 per couple, which includes golf and cart, event prizes, food, and a great evening of socializing and “ribbing” about each others golf games.
Our final couples event of the season is on September 24^th.  For more information please contact the golf shop.
         PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.HIGHLANDSGR.COM
We have posted valuable information about the golf course, golf instruction, coupons, and a great online store to make shopping more convenient for gift certificates, rounds of golf, and golf instruction. Why not give your special golfer a gift that they will enjoy the most – a gift of golf. Great for birthdays, special occasions, or just because.

The Grand Rapids Elks Lodge offers many social and fraternal opportunities for members. Go to the activities page (click here)  to to view pictures and information about several that have taken place. Read through this web site to learn about future events.