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V o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 1M A N A S Q U A N E L K S L O D G E # 2 5 3 4 B P O E h t t p : / / w w w . e l k s . o r g /LODGE OFFICERS2010-2011Eric ChalakaniEXALTED RULERGregg OliveraESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHTMike SinneckESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHTJames Caruso, PERESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHTBarbara McCredieESQUIREScott Jansen, PERINNER GUARDKevin BuerckCHAPLAINBob PoffTILERTom TraceySECRETARYNoel BenkoilTREASURERTom Alexander, Esq.JUSTICE OF THE SUB FORUMGene Heisler, PER1 YEAR TRUSTEETed Tanke2 YEAR TRUSTEEColleen Smith3 YEAR TRUSTEEJim Reilly4 YEAR TRUSTEEDick Mercora5 YEAR TRUSTEELODGE MEETINGSFeb. 8, 2011Feb. 22, 20118:00 PMALL MEMBERS INVITEDMy fellow members,Have we all gone out to getchocolates and roses for our specialsomeone? Valentines Day isupon us!From the Exalted RulerI am sure that everyone is keepingto their New Year's resolutions..eat too much, drink too much andthe only exercise you will be doing is to getoff the couch to turn up the thermostat!!Ok.. enough with the jocularity. This is agreat time of year. Charity ball coming up.Miracle Plunge next month.. Go Gregg andBarb!Hopefully, one of your resolutions was togive a little more of your time to this greatorganization that does so much for our community.Not to mention the Special Childrenand our Veterans.Eric ChalakaniAs you are reading this, a newclass of members have been initiatedinto our lodge. I encourage allof you to, please, take the time toattend lodge meetings.As we are getting into NASCARseason, and in Pocono Racetrackspeak, we are rounding turn three inthe Elk year. Remember.. this carcan’t ride on fumes! We need yourhelp in keeping our lodge running .You arethe fuel that keeps Manasquan Elks one ofthe best, in your face and elite lodges inNew jersey.Happy Valentines day!See you all around the lodge...Fraternally,Eric Chalakani, ERATTENTION ALL MEMBERSEffective July 2011, the lodge will no longer be mailing the Hoofprints via the United StatesPostal Service to MOST of the membership. We ask that you consider the following alternativesbefore opting in to continue to receive the newsletter via the USPS:1. There will be plenty of copies available at the lodge. If you live locally, pleasestop into the lodge and pick up a copy towards the end of every month.2. All issues are always available on www.manasquanelkslodge.com. Please readonline or print a copy on your personal printer. You may also send your emailaddress to squanhp@yahoo.com to be notified as to when the Hoofprints becomesavailable online every month.3. Join the Manasquan Elks Facebook group and you will automatically receive anotification with a link to the newsletter. Please read online or print a copy onyour personal printer.If none of the above alternatives are convenient for you , please contact Beth Tracey by June2011 to continue to receive via USPS. Please call 732-947-8065 and leave a voice mail, oremail squanhp@yahoo.com, or send a letter to the lodge/ leave note in Hoofprints Mailbox.

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 2MANASQUAN ELKS LODGE 2534 DIRECTORYOffice Officer Phone E-Mail AddressExalted Ruler Eric Chalakani 908-692-0680 chalakani59@yahoo.comEst. Lead. Knight Gregg Olivera 732-223-8876 squangregg@yahoo.comEst. Loyal Knight Mike Sinneck 425-443-5718 sinneck@gmail.comEst. Lect. Knight James Caruso, PER 732-905-0702 caruso353@aol.comEsquire Barbara McCredie 732-513-9836, 732-223-4402 mcsquan59@msn.comInner Guard Scott Jansen, PER 732-223-2518 scottjansen@netscape.netChaplain Kevin Buerck 732-546-7234 kkbuerck@yahoo.comJustice/Sub. For. Tom Alexander,Esq 908-289-8181 talexanderlaw@yahoo.comTiler Bob Poff 732-859-0413 rpoff9@verizon.netSecretary Tom Tracey 732-746-3701 tomtrace59@yahoo.comTreasurer Noel Benkoil 732-859-6685 elks2534@yahoo.comTrustee 1 year Gene Heisler, PER 732-449-6741 rat1354@aol.comTrustee 2 year Ted Tanke 732-974-0495 ptslh@optonline.netTrustee 3 year Colleen Smith 732-580-3001 colleen@jfmurrayco.comTrustee 4 year Jimmy Reilly 732-673-0895 waterhazard47@aol.comTrustee 5 year Dick Mercora 732-449-2450 dickmerc@yahoo.comCommittee Chairperson Phone E-Mail AddressAccident Prevention Kevin Peacock 732-408-1474 kevin1141@aol.comAmericanismOPENArmy of Hope Comm. Mike Cole, PER 732-773-3006 jetty333@aol.comAuditor Comm. John Casagrande, PER 732-223-4388 casse28@verizon.netBldg & Grounds Dick Wright 732-899-5547 dwr1455@comcast.netBlood Drive Dave Glaser, PER, PVP 732-528-5848 mrelk2534@aol.comBoosters Beth Tracey 732-947-8065 Squanhp@yahoo.comBylaws Committee Robert Zoll, PER 732-458-6892 rfcz@hotmail.comComm. Activities Michael O’Boyle 732-528-7687 sandcastle60@optonline.netConvention Colleen Smith 732-580-3001 colleen@jfmurrayco.comDrug Awareness Christine Kremp 732-245-0192 becausenicematters2@gmail.comGovernment Rel. Mike Sinneck 425-443-5718 sinneck@gmail.comHoofprints Editor Beth Tracey 732-947-8065 Squanhp@yahoo.comHoop Shoot Ray Soehngen 732-528-8434 RaySoehngen@optonline.netHouse Committee Brian Fahey 732-539-4416 brianfahey77@yahoo.comIndoctrination Eric Chalakani 908-692-0680 chalakani59@yahoo.comInvestigation Gregg Olivera 732-223-8876 squangregg@yahoo.comLapsation Gregg Olivera 732-223-8876 squangregg@yahoo.comMembership Gregg Olivera 732-223-8876 squangregg@yahoo.comMR FATS Kevin Miles 732-974-1650 kmiles5@optonline.netNat.Veterans Svc. Joe Bigley 732-330-9998 lastsoldie@aol.comNat’l Foundation Mike Sinneck 425-443-5718 sinneck@gmail.comPhotography Christopher Kavan 732-539-3051 cksquan@gmail.comPublic Relations Bob Monaco, PER 908-770-0900 chcsbobm@aol.comRelief Eric Chalakani, ER 908-692-0680 chalakani59@yahoo.comScholarship Gene Heisler, PER 723-449-6741 rat1354@aol.comSickness/Distress Ellen Wright 732-899-5547 dwrl1455@comcast.netSoccer ShootOPENSpecial Children James Caruso, PER 732-905-0702 caruso353@aol.comWebmaster Ray Soehngen 732-528-8434 RaySoehngen@optonline.netYouth Activities Dave Glaser, PER, PVP 732-528-5848 mrelk2534@aol.comLodge Phone and email 732-223-2534 secretary2534@optonline.netLodge Fax 732-223-2535

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 3APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIPName Residence Occupation SponsorJohn P Walsh Manasquan Shirley SmithBPOE 2534NATIONAL SERVICE VETERANS COMMITEEWell, January has gone and let’s hope all of itsweather. Although I am still in Florida, I am intouch with many of the programs that we as Elksdo for Veterans.The local Elks that I have visited, especially theDelray lodge, are very impressed with all that wedo for the Veterans in our area.Here in Florida it seems that everyone is a Veteranand their most urgent need is transportationto the VA facilities or the hospital. To this endthey have joined forces with the Legion, VFW andthe Fraternal Order of Eagles to provide theneeded transportation for those that need it.On our own front, we will be gearing up for thegolf tournament in May. To this end I have e-mailed the home committee to check out someitems I would like to have completed by the end ofMarch.During the month of January I attended meetingswith the Elks and the other clubs and have beenwarmly received. I wish I had brought some of thepins with me to leave with some of their officersas gifts. Hindsight is a wonderful thing to havebut foresight is better.As always, “REMEMBER THE VET” and saythank you!Joe BigleyChairperson

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 4Butch PrescottNeed Elks attire? GolfDresses, Golf shirts,sweatshirts, sweatshirtswith zippers, sweatshirtswith hoods, sweatshirtswith hoods with zippers,long sleeve shirts, etc…Any color, any size, anyway you want it!Don’t forget your parade attire! Order yourKelly Green Elks Sweatshirts NOW!Call Lisa O – 908-377-7279From the Editor (Beth Tracey):The following image represents MikeO’Boyle and is hidden somewhere in the Hoofprints!Be the first person to contact me & tell me the locationof the Shamrock. You will receive a coupon fordinner for 2 at Sid’s Café!!! (Drinks are not included)Please help to support the Hoofprints by becoming aBooster! Only $10 a year! Make checks payable to theManasquan Elks (attn: Beth Tracey) & mail in or dropoff in the Hoofprints Box in the lobby.The MASSAGE CLUB of Wall, LLC“Voted Best Massage in Monmouth County”732-223-1990Try a 1 hour massage for $29www.MassageClubOfWall.com2204 Highway 35, #7 Sea Girt N.J. 08750John L. Little, D.D.S., P.A.John P. Little, D.M.D., J.D.Mary Caron-Russo, D.M.D.804 Highway 71, Sea Girt, NJ 08750Cosmetic, Family, and Implant DentistryTreatment of TMJ Disorders732-449-6564 732-449-8606 FAXwww.JohnLittleDDS.com

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 533rd AnnualCharity Ball Souvenir Ad JournalDear Friends of Special Children,On February 19, 2011, we will celebrate our 33rd Annual Charity Ball, our major fundraiser for thebenefit of special children. Our last Charity Ball was a great success and the Souvenir Ad Journalwas well received and a strong contributor to our results. Your support of our 33rd Charity Ball Journalwill be greatly appreciated. Please use the form below for yourself or anyone interested in placingan Ad or being a booster. Thank you from the Special Children’s Committee.32nd Annual Charity Ball Souvenir Ad JournalPlease insertpage Advertisement/Message in the 33rd Special Children’sCharity Ball Journal. In consideration, enclosed is the sum of $ .Advertisement/ Message RatesAd Sold To:Full Page $100 Name:Half Page $50 Address:Quarter Page $25Booster $15 Phone:Please circle your request and make all checks payable to Manasquan Elks. Early returnsgreatly appreciated. Checks will be deposited as received. For more informationcall: Carol @ 732-364-0491DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 8th!!Send returns to Carol Butti, 1645 Barrymor Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701PLEASE PRINT YOUR AD CLEARLY OR ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD**If you wouldlike to donatea gift for thegift auction atthe CharityBall, pleasecontact Helen@ 732-295-2471or Carol @ 732-364-0491.**Manasquan Lodge #2534Special Children’s Committeepresents theThirty Third Annual Charity Ball“Gone Hollywood”Saturday February 19th, 2011Dinner Catered by Chef Lisa SommaDancing to the pleasure of Special RequestsDonation $75.00 per personBlack Tie OptionalReservations: Mrs. Joanne Glaser732-528-5848Come out and enjoy the most elegant evening of the yearand support our Special Children*Note: The Charity Ball is nearly sold out, but we are accepting a waiting list. Contact Joanne Glaser for specifics.Payments must be received by February 1st or reservations will be forfeited to accommodate the waiting list!

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 6Allow Manasquan ElksTo give you a wedding that will lingerIn your hearts forever!Wedding packages to suit your needsAnd budget, no matter what the economy is.Only a few minutes away from the beautifulManasquan Inlet, the ultimate wedding photo!♦♦The Saturday ‘Clam Bar’ is beingmoved to the Saturday lunchmenu. Ask Chip about Shrimp &Clams!Sickness and Distress: JoanEggert will be covering for EllenWright through April. Pleasecontact Joan @ 732-451-1332for all plants, cards, etc...Blood DriveW h e n y o u g i v e o n ep i n t o f b l o o d ,y o u h e l p 3 p e o p l eMonday, February 7th5PM-9PMContact Dave Glaser, PER, PVP732-528-5848/ mrelk2534@aol.com

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 7Your Shore ConnectionFor Prompt and Courteous ServiceAirport Runs, Bachelor/Bachelorette PartiesPNC Arts CenterVans For All OccasionsOpen 24 HoursSuperBowlPartySunday,February 6, 20116: 00 PM$15 DONATION, CASH BARWINGS, CHILI, HOT DOGS &OTHER FOOTBALL FOODMANY DOOR PRIZES!GRAND PRIZE FLAT SCREEN TVStep off at noon!Any questions?Contact ..Mike O’Boyle at732-528-7687There will be Corned Beef &Cabbage at the Lodge followingthe Parade...DRAWING AT HALF TIMEMAKE RESERVATIONSWITH OURBARTENDERS!!

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 8If you pay your dues early/ on time (prior to 3/31), you willbe entered in a drawing to win a Flat Screen TV.Dues Notices are coming out mid-Feb – be on the look out!!!Manasquan Elks Champions Crowned inElks “Hoop Shoot®” CompetitionTwo champions are advancing to the State “HoopShoot®” to be held at South Plainfield High Schoolon Sunday, February 13th.M R F A T S C H O W D E R S A L EManhattan Clam ChowderPRE-ORDERS ONLY - $6 Per QuartSunday, March 139-11:30AMStop In For Our Sunday Breakfastand Pick Up Your Chowder!12-13 Girls: Gillian Black, Spring Lake HeightsElementary School12-13 Boys: Andrew Aprhamian, Sea Girt ElementarySchoolGood luck Gillian and Andrew!!!Call Tiny at 732-974-1650E-mail kmiles5@optonline.netOr Sign Up in the Lounge

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 9Our Esteemed Leading Knight, Gregg Olivera and ourEsquire, Barbara McCredie are:"Freezin' for a Reason"…To Benefit The Cooley's Anemia Foundation & Elks Camp MooreEvent Date: March 12, 20115th Ave and the Ocean, Belmar NJDONATE ONLINE TODAY!!!!!!!!http://www.firstgiving.com/greggoliveraAND/ ORhttp://www.firstgiving.com/barbaramccredieElks' Camp Moore’s MissionTucked away in the hills of the Ramapo Mountains, Elks Camp Moore offers a fun filled vacation away fromhome for children with special needs. A week at Elks Camp Moore is a remarkable experience not soon to beforgotten.The primary goal of the camp is to further develop the recreational and social skills of each child. In a relaxedand accepting atmosphere, each camper experiences new adventures, lasting friendships, and opportunitiesthat promote independence and greater self-confidence.At camp each child is challenged to try new things or to improve on what they already know. We encourageeach child to do as much as they can for themselves and by themselves. The guidance of a friendly and understandingcounselor is always near.Cooley’s Anemia Foundation’s Statement of PurposeThe Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, incorporated in 1954, is the only national, nonprofit health organizationdedicated to serving patients afflicted with various forms of thalassemia, most notably the major form of thisgenetic blood disease, Cooley’s anemia.Cooley’s Anemia Foundation’s Mission1. Advancing the treatment and cure for this fatal blood disease.2. Enhancing the quality of life of patients.3. Educating the medical profession, thalassemia trait carriers, and the public about thalassemia/Cooley’s anemia.

Join us!H O O F P R I N T SWildwood Convention 2011Join us at the Waikiki Inn for 2011New places, new faces! If you haven’t alreadyheard, we are excited to announce a new‘home’ for the 2011 Elks Wildwood Reunion.Check out the hotel and the rooms layoutsat: http://waikikiinn.comWe hope you will join us. We are offering 2types of rooms, and the hotel is located directlyon the BEACH!! There is a heated pool,oceanfront sundeck, rooftop restaurant, elevatorservice, free parking for one car (perroom), and guest laundromat. There is also atrolley stop at the hotel which can bring you tothe boardwalk-no need to drive!This year we will also have a payment plan, soBOOK NOW AND PAY LATER!Please be sure to mail theroom request form and depositcheck as soon as possibleto reserve your room(number of rooms are limited).Final payments will berequired by May 1, 2011THURSDAY JUNE 2-SUNDAY JUNE 5V o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 1 0We hope while you enjoy your stay thatyou can dedicate a little of your time tohelp out with such items as Thursday setup, 50/50 ticket sales, bartending(experience not required), picnic for theband and Sunday breakdown. We will postsign up sheets in the tap room.REMINDER: As an attendee you have no obligation toattend any meetings or participate in any formal activities.Your only obligation is to participate in theparade on Saturday. It is a privilege and an honor asa member to march in this paradeROOM RATES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCU-PANCY, PER NIGHT, AND A 14% TAX MUST BEADDED TO YOUR TOTAL. $10 KEY/LINEN DE-POSIT UPON CHECK-IN. ROOMS INCLUDE REFRIG-ERATOR AND MICROWAVE.EACH ADDITIONAL ADULT $25ppCHILDREN 18 AND UNDER $10ppROOM TYPE A RATE: $145 per nightOCEANVIEW 2-ROOM EFFICIENCY (LIMITED ROOMS)ROOM TYPE B RATE: $125 per nightOCEANVIEW 1 ROOM EFFICIENCYINCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES ARE A THURS-DAY EVENING BUFFET, SATURDAY PICNIC LUNCHAND OPEN BAR FROM 3PM TO 11PM EVERYNIGHT.If you would like to come down for the dayto MARCH on SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2011please be sure to contact us for your shirt.Information regarding the marching attirewill follow.

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H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 1 4Sam Cunninghame November 2020 Frank and Nancy Vario October 2011Bill and Patricia Maher July 2019 Jim and Edi McCaffrey October 2011Tiny and Kathy Miles January 2015 Peter and Mary Jo Donnelly October 2011Joe and Nancy Gilroy September 2014 Jim Coyle, PEOTY October 2011Rich and Elaine Tuite August 2014 Lillian Beebe October 2011John and Suzanne Toal May 2014 Enda and Ginny Lennon October 2011Thea and Carl LaSalle, Jr PEOTY November 2013 Christopher Kavan September 2011Don and Barbara Karwacky November 2013 Bill and Rosalie Schweickert September 2011Mary and Joe Bigley July 2013 Jim Howard September 2011Natalie and Paul Rifkin July 2013 Tom McHugh September 2011Chuck Eveland June 2013 John and Shirley Smith September 2011Alice and Tom Brady February 2013 Rick and Margaret Richter September 2011Michael and Eileen Sinneck February 2013 Richard Gardner August 2011Helen Triggiano February 2013 Jack Lord August 2011Mark and Joan Clarkin January 2013 Bob and Chris Smith August 2011Gerry and Betsy Dunn January 2013 Bob Poff August 2011Joseph and Ruth Zach January 2013 Rose and Dick Lennon August 2011Harry and Dorothy Myers December 2012 Tom and Kathleen O'Donnell August 2011JP and Liz Patten December 2012 Kevin and Deirdre McGuinness August 2011Arno and Jeanne Schwarz November 2012 Dan and Peggy Buckely August 2011Jim Weber November 2012 Mae Cumiskey August 2011Joe and Teresa Kelly October 2012 Rich and Lorraine Kohrmann June 2011John Gerow September 2012 Jim Mastrian, PER June 2011Linda Schofield Gerow September 2012 Bill Martin June 2011Majorie Ducey September 2012 William Fallace June 2011George and Tammi Stork September 2012 Fredric and Carol Hand July 2011James Coakley, Jr. September 2012 Gary and Joyce Woods July 2011Maureen and Michael Donahue August 2012 Jack Blue July 2011Frank Manuel July 2012 Ginger Webber May 2011Amy, Tim and Jackie Lyons June 2012 Bob McDonnell May 2011Eileen Nerlick June 2012 Hugh and Kathleen Flannery May 2011Bob Brennan June 2012 Kevin Keefe May 2011Tom and Margaret Fitzpatrick April 2012 Vince Gill May 2011Jerry and Martha Regina April 2012 Tom Morrow May 2011Patricia (Dana) Redman April 2012 Paul Hermann May 2011John and Michelle Brower March 2012 Beth Tracey May 2011Jim and Jerry Coburn March 2012 Kathy Ivey, PER May 2011Dick and Mary Mercora February 2012 Tim and Barbara McCredie May 2011Richard Burke February 2012 Robert Laird April 2011Jim and Helen Malcolm February 2012 Dan Kiner April 2011Jane Harrison and Kayta January 2012 Daniel and Mary Knier April 2011Gene Steger January 2012 John and Maureen Murray April 2011Roy and Sue Pickell January 2012 Rich and Ro Karasiewicz April 2011Peg and Ted Tanke January 2012 John and Diane Palmer April 2011Doris Joyce December 2011 John and Agnes Cooney April 2011Mr. Gleason December 2011 Edna Moore April 2011Phil and Carol Kissel December 2011 Dave and Jo-Anne Glaser, PER, PVP March 2011Kathleen Harrison December 2011 Bob and Margaret Anderson March 2011Tom and Helen Malloy November 2011 Ted and Patti Schumann March 2011Larry and Rity Olynick November 2011 Clete Hartman March 2011Donald Senft, PER November 2011 Norma Mulrain March 2011Suzanne Moore October 2011 Colleen and Bill Smith February 2011Dan, PER and Maria PP Moynihan October 2011BOOSTERS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 1 5Carolyn and Tom Tracey February 2011 Dennis and Michele Fitzgerald February 2011Jim and Maureen Larkin February 2011 Ed & Irene Wilczewski, PP February 2011

MANASQUAN LODGE 2534BENEVOLENT and PROTECTIVE ORDER of ELKSPOST OFFICE BOX 25617 STOCKTON LAKE BLVD.MANASQUAN, NJ 08736Lodge Telephone: 7 3 2 - 2 2 3 - 2 5 3 4February 2011H O O F P R I N T SV o l u m e X X X V I N o . 1 1 • P a g e 1 6NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT NO. 112Lakewood, NJ 08701Feb 6Feb 8Feb 13Feb 19Feb 22Feb 26Super Bowl PartyLodge MeetingBreakfastCharity BallLodge MeetingDisco NightAre you on Facebook? So are we...Write on our wall & upload photos!Search for Manasquan Elks and joinour group!♦♦♦Volunteers needed to assist theConvention Committee with HappyHours in February. Contact BethTracey: 732-947-8065Volunteers needed to assist theAmericanism Committee with aBlue and Gold Ceremony for thecub & boy scouts on Thursday, February24th. Contact Beth Tracey:732-947-8065Volunteers or Committee’s neededfor March Happy Hours. ContactBrian Fahey: 732-539-4416