Howell Lodge #2515 12th Edition 2017 Howell Lodge #2515 6th Edition 2019 - Howell Elks

Howell Lodge #2515 12th Edition 2017

                           Howell Lodge #2515 6th Edition 2019

                      A Message From the Exalted Ruler

                            Dear Members:
                          The month of May has been a great one for
                          the Lodge. On May 27, Memorial Day, the
                          lodge participated with the Ramtown Fire
                          company in a Memorial Day service, in
                          which to honor those who have given their
                          lives for us. Thank you to Mike Pasnick, PER in helping to present a wreath. We
                          then marched in the Farmingdale parade with members, Antlers and Grand Children.
                          Special thanks to Sal Da Paola, PER for organizing the parade. All marchers were
                          treated to a BBQ back at the lodge after the parade. Special thanks to Greg Scarlato,
and Mike & Laurie Pasnick, for cooking.
  On Saturday June 1st, I had the privilege to attend the Scout ceremony for Carlos who achieved the rank of
eagle scout.
   The New Jersey State Elks held the annual convention in Wildwood. I attended the meeting in which the
lodge received a 3rd place plaque in the All-American contest. We marched in the parade on Saturday. A
special thanks to Peggy Berry, PDD, parade chairperson. Special thanks to Toni Crispino- Gusk ,Greg Gusk,
Anne and Ed LeSchack, and Carol and Pete Borucki for all their hard work in making the convention a
success.
  On Friday June 14, at 6:30pm we had our Flag day ceremony. Once again, we were joined by members from
Lakewood & Jackson Elks. Special thanks to all the officers, members and guests for attending. Thank you to
the Ramtown fire company for displaying the American flag during the ceremony. Many thanks to PERs, Mike
Pasnick, Greg Scarlato, Pete & Carol Borucki, and Dan Haupt for cooking the hamburgers & hotdogs. Also, at
8:00pm that night, the winner of the super 50/50 was called and congratulations to member Tom S for winning
the prize which was $1942.50.
   We held out Batter Up Saturday June 22, and I would like to thank Nick Tsoukalis for all his hard work.
 On Sunday June 23rd I along with the PER ASSOCATION did a Funeral service for PER, Ronald J Van
Alstyne (Sarge) Special thanks to PDDs Peggy and Ryland Berry for making it a special service for the family.

Finally, I would like to thank the members for allowing me to represent our lodge as your Exalted Ruler during
the Grand Lodge Convention in St. Louis.

Thank You
Jim Cantwell Exalted Ruler
Telephone number: 732- 615- 8236
 Email: shamus167@yahoo.com

                                           Secretary’s Message
   Hello Everyone,
It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Past Exalted Ruler, Ron Van Alstyne, known to everyone as
SARGE. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. “To Our Absent Member”

Thank you to everyone who has submitted their dues. At this time, we still have 28 delinquent members. Please
remit your dues as soon as possible, so that you do not miss any upcoming events at the lodge.

Reminder:
Lodge meetings for the summer months are as follows: July 18 & August 15.
If you are currently receiving the Howler by mail and would like it emailed (we are trying to cut down on cost
of printing and postage) please contact me. Thank you to those members who have contacted me.

When filling out membership applications, PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION IS FILLED IN
AND PRINTED CLEARLY. I can’t process your applications if I can’t read them. Also, the APPLICATION
FEE IS $40. This must be submitted with the application in order for it to be processed.
If you have not signed up for an Elks.org account, please do so. There is so much

 Please visit the Lodge website, the address is: www.howellelks.com. There is a lot of information posted and
updated daily with all upcoming events. Please make an effort to come out and support them
If you have recently moved, please contact me by email, this is my new email:
(HowellSecretary@gmail.com ), phone (732-259-9666) or fill out the form below. I need to update your
information with Grand Lodge.

Thank you again fraternally,
Connie Cantwell, PER

                                     Special Children’s Committee

                                            SAVE THE DATES:

   -   HOWELL CHARITY BALL OCTOBER 5 (THEME WILL BE BLACK & WHITE) more details to
       follow

   -   HOWELL PADDLE AUCTION NOVEMBER 15 (IT WILL BE ADVERTISED AS LIMITED
       TICKETS TO BE SOLD… Reservations will be accepted starting September 1st.

   -   ARC DANCE – NOVEMBER 10

-   KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 7

                                    UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTS:

   -   AUGUST 18 POAC EVENT (this is a similar event like the carnival of fun that we do in Long Branch)
       PIRATES & PRINCESSES. WINDWARD BEACH in Brick (contact me if you would like to help)

   -   SED TRIP TO CAMP MOORE July 22. Please contact me before July 8th, if you would like to attend.
       All attendees are needed in serving lunch to campers and staff as well as clean up afterwards.

                         The next committee meeting is Tuesday, July 30th at 7:30

Connie Cantwell, PER Secretary/SCC Chairperson 732-259-9666
cantwellconnie@yahoo.com HowellSecretary@gmail.com

                                          Sickness and Distress

  Hello Members,
If you happen to know of any Howell Elks member who is sick or has passed away, please give me a call and
leave a message to that effect.
It would be appreciated, “An Elk is never forgotten, never forsaken”.

Thank You
Juan A. Flores Sickness and Distress\
732-751-1463

                                             Drug Awareness

As many of you already know, the Walk Out on Drugs was held May 5th at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk.
Despite the pouring rain, many Elks turned out in support of the event. I would like to thank everyone who
purchased a sneaker and donated to the Walk. Along with the rain, there was a downpour of donations from the
entire Southeast District. Our total for the 2019 Walk Out was $11,780.00! Doing our part as a district, helps
keep the cost of Peer Leadership down to affordable levels.

Also, in May, the Howell Drug Awareness Committee held a "31 Gifts" party. Thank you to the committee for
their help in setting up and preparing food. Once again, Howell members came out to support the party. The
profits raised will go toward to Peer Leadership.

Just an update on the upcoming Linda Shields Show. Were close to a sellout. There are approximately 20 seats
left. If you have reserved a seat and have not paid, please do so as soon possible. The doors will open at 6 pm
and Linda will begin at 7 pm. I look forward to a successful evening! Thank you to all who have supported the

fund raiser! All profits will go toward sending students to Path and Peer Leadership. Educating our youth helps
to ensure a brighter future for us all!

Save the date - Red Ribbon Dinner will be held on Friday, November 1. Details to come!

If you would like to join the Drug Awareness Committee, please let me know. We look forward to a very
active year!

Fraternally,
Mary Ellen Lawrence
Drug Awareness Chairperson

                                            To All of Our Members Born in July!

      Cantwell, James          Pierce, Donald              Quinn, James              Hood, Charles
      Crawford, Kyle R         Morrone, Angelo             Steinbacher, Thomas       Calabrese, Chris
      Lipton, Monica           Marino, Thomas              Boe, Stephen D            Tsoukalis, Suzanne E
      Masone, Frank            Sosa, Anthony               De Paola, Patricia        Heater, Robert
      Blakeney, Jeffrey D      Palmer, Mark                Sarullo, Ben              Zastocki, Ken

                                                  Howler

  If you enjoy the monthly editions of the Howler and would like to join our list of boosters for
the Howler or post a person in the “In Memory Of section”: Please send $12.00 for a 12-month
booster or in memory of to:
  Howell Elks 84 Ramtown Greenville Road Howell, NJ 07731 (when sending in for a memory
booster please include the person’s name and the name of the submitter)
  Make checks payable to Howell Elks 2515
Or pay online at www.howellelks.com click on fundraisers
  If you find yourself not on the booster list it is because your 1-year booster has expired.
Thank you for your support.
 If you would like to renew your booster for another year follow the above instructions.

Boosters
Tommy Bowe 4/18 *3yrs              Janice Wood 5/19
John Grogan 4/18 *2yrs             Juan Flores 4/19
Larry Kohler 9/18                  George Adams 12/18
Bob Jani 2/19                      Jerry DeToro 4/19
Connie Cantwell 4/19
Jim Cantwell 4/19

                     In Memory Of

          Diane Dilzell                 Martin J. Tusing
          submitted by:                 submitted by:
          Janice Wood 5/19              Al Tusing 07/15 *5 yrs

          Ron Van Alstyne “Sarge”
          submitted by:
          Jim & Connie Cantwell 7/19

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4/19

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Howell Elks Lodge #2515
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
84 Ramtown-Greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 458-2515

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