New York Elks Lodge #1

Congratulations to our very own New York #1 member and Grand National Chaplain Fr. Michael T. Martine! Twenty-four years ago today, Father Michael T. Martine was Ordained a Catholic Priest. Happy Anniversary Father Mike! We are so proud to have you as a member of our Order and of our Lodge!

Don't forget to stop by and support this fantastic young man, his book and his cause (Long Island Sled Hockey). 2-4 pm at the lodge today.

Have your chance tonight at the lounge! While you are there...sign up for one of the many great events that are coming up....50s Diner Friday Night Dinner, Steak Pizzaiola Night, our Annual Fishing trip!

Reminder! Friday, May 14th we be live and streaming the Installation of the Endorsed Candidate for State President Barry Griffith of Lockport Elks Lodge #41 at appx. 8 p.m. We will also be recording for posting here on the NYSEA Facebook page and the state website. See everyone then!

What a great night at the lodge! We held a paint class for 28 people in our lounge, taught by our ER Lisa! Paint class came with a small dinner, Chicken Parmesan heros, cooked and served by Trustee Fred Vetter and PDD John Nuzzi while Trustee Joe Serafino took payment for admission. With the help of Past Doe President Jean Hunt, raffle tickets were sold for the chance to win one of 5 baskets! Those in the lounge who didn't paint helped by cheering everyone on, and they were also able to purchase the heros only for a small cost. All in all, not only did this paint party produce some great artwork, but it also made around $850 for lodge charities! Thank you to all who attended. Keep a lookout for the next painting extravaganza!

Today is V-E Day, a day to mark the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, May 8, 1945. Thank you to all who served. You will never be forgotten. Thank you to all who serve now. We owe you so much. "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them." #elkscareelksshare

Today we delivered 10 large boxes of food as well as over $100 to St Raymond's food pantry in East Rockaway thanks to our membership! #elkscareelksshare (PDD Peter Roach, PER and current Esquire Paul Schneller and PDDand Lodge Sponsor Ron Hansen)

Preceeding Red Ribbon Week, New York Lodge #1 visited Brooklyn Ave school to deliver 500 Red Ribbons. Set up by Scott Comis by request of Brian Steckler, SVP and NY#1 Drug Awareness Chairman, ribbons and Drug Awareness pamphlets and coloring books were given to children in grades K-6. Pictured along with some students are SVP Brian and District Drug Awareness Chair Anitra Butler, PST of NY#1.

Today we delivered 10 large boxes of food as well as over $100 to St Christopher's food pantry in Baldwin, thanks to our membership! There are 2 other food banks that will benefit from that same weekend's food drive we held not so long ago. #elkscareelksshare (Elks pictured: ER Lisa Moldovan, PDD John Nuzzi, SVP Brian Steckler and PDD Mark Stuparich. Photo credit: Past Doe President Pat Nuzzi)

Don't forget out big annual Vets Pancake / French Toast breakfast! To go orders available!!! Join us Sunday November 1st!!!

Are YOU rocking your red today?

"An Englishman by the name of Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian was born October 22, 1842. This son of a clergyman and successful comic singer and dancer in the music halls of London was the founder of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Many of the Elks philosophies and traditions can be traced as far back as the year 1010. Before coming to the United States Charles was a member of a fraternal organization in England called the Royal and Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. The Buffaloes started around 1010, and there is considerable evidence that Charles introduced many of their beliefs to the Elks including the 11 o'clock toast." Happy birthday Brother Vivian.

To our absent member.....

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Past State President Lawrence Contratti has passed away. We will share information when we receive it.

Join us at our Friday Night /Halloween Dinner! Top 3 costumes win, but costumes aren't mandatory. Also, A PRIZE FOR THE BEST FACE MASK!

Don't forget! There's a meeting tonight! 8pm. Join us!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our member, PDDGER Paul F Brown. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends. You will never be forgotten.

Today we presented our $2500 Gratitude Grant to Long Island Sled Hockey, a fantastic organization of amazingly special athletes. Thank you to all our members for making their donations to the Elks National Foundation. It is your donations that make it possible for us to give grants to such deserving organizations. In turn, LISH presented us with their championship banner so we can hang it in our lodge.