Sand Springs Elks News

Sand Springs Elks Lodge #2553

Letter From the Exalted Ruler

Dear Fellow Elks,
Wow, it is already September. Where did the summer go? One good think about it is; football season is here and the nice
cooler weather is right around the corner. With the football season here, I would like to try something to raise a little money for Oklahoma State Major Projects. We always have our football squares; so, I think we could always utilize any proceeds to go towards this program. If you have any other ideas, please bring them up. This is something I would like us to
be more involved with. We really havent participated in this very much. Anything is better than what we have done in the
past. The OK State Major Projects help provide funds for programs like: Oklahoma Special Olympics, Cadet Lawman Academy, and the Skys the Limit Ranch.
I was just informed the other day of some good news for our Lodge and our local schools. We were awarded a Beacon Grant.
This grant is going to provide us with $2000 to go to a new, reoccurring project that we participate in annually. The members got together and decided that if we could get this grant, we would get involved with our local schools and provide school
supplies to the teachers and children in need. Year after year the schools budgets keep shrinking, making it hard for our
teachers to provide a good learning environment. Any help we can give will be greatly beneficial. This will be in addition to
our $2500 Gratitude Grant we get every year for our ENF contributions. Both of these grants are basically free money from
the Grand Lodge and are great examples on how our great organization gives back to the communities. Add this $4500 to
the other fundraisers we do and we are really making a difference. If all the lodges across the nation would take advantage
of just one grant; imagine the impact it would have.
Please remember these important dates that will be here before you know it. The Fall State Convention will be the weekend of September 9th at Sequoyah State Park. Last I heard, there were still some rooms available. So, come on out and
have some fun with us. We will be having our Annual Margaretville Party on September 24th. Please come out and enjoy
some good seafood and fellowship. It will be $20 per person. All you can eat. There will be special drink prices as well.
There will be another Paint Party on October 22nd. If you didnt get to come out and enjoy it last time, you wont want to
miss it. Everyone had a fantastic time. We are also having a craft show on Saturday October 29th. It will open at 9:00am
and registrations will begin at 6:45am. If you would like some booth space please contact the lodge.
As always, come out to a meeting to see what all is going on. There are good things happening. Come out and see us at the
lodge also. Bring a friend with you to show them what we are all about. Lets show people that we are way more than a
lounge. I truly believe if more people knew about all the good we do, the more members we will gain which will ultimately
make us a more successful Elks Lodge. I look forward to seeing you up there.
PS. We had to spend quite a bit of money getting one of our AC units fixed in August; so, if anyone would like to make a
donation or help with a fundraiser to help cover the expenses; it would be appreciated.
Your Exalted Ruler,
Braden Bush

Lodge Meetings:
Lodge Meeting
09/13 6:30 pm
Trustee Meeting
09/20 6:30 pm
House Committee Mtg. 09/20 7:00 pm
Lodge Meeting
09/27 7:00 pm

Volume 1, Issue 87 page 2

Be A Proposer
Sickness and Distress

Your Elk Friends are Thinking of You.

Nancy Daniel is recouping from surgery.
Sherri Frisbies grandmother is not doing good
and her mom was is in hospital.
Kimberlei Babbitt has breast cancer.
Nikki Marshalls grandma has liver cancer.

Pat Benton would like to

Thank everyone for all the
thoughts, prayers and gift card
while she was in the hospital
and at home recuperating from
her surgery on her broken
shoulder. She appreciates it
very much and is doing much
better. Shes ready to get back
to the lodge to see everyone!

DARLAS QUOTE OF THE MONTH

Always keep your head up, cause if
its down you wont be able to see
the blessings that have been placed
in your life.
.Author unknown

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Kim Camren
01
Scott Hitsman
01
Marvin Newell
01
John Marshall
04
Nancy Cartledge
06
Mike Connell
07
Harry Barnes, Jr
10
Volley Clark
11
Harold Douglas
14
Marty Gilliland
16
Traci Warwick
18
Chad Benton
20
Rich Goodale
23
Jerry Crow
25
Tony Stubblefield
25
Helen Allen
26

PITCH WINNERS
7/20
1st-Darla & Helen
2nd-Chrissie & Paul
7/27
Darla & Helen
2nd Paul & Dennis
8/3
1st Dennis- 2nd-Darla
8/10
1st Dennis & Chuck
2nd Duane & Shirley
8/17- 1st Chrissie
2nd Darla
Wednsday 7 pm
Potluck Dinner 6:30
Come Enjoy!

Volume 1, Issue 87 page 3

BUNKO
3rd Thursday of each month!
6:30 pm
July winners were:
Darla Ramsey-most Bunkos
Stacy Rice-Biggest Winner
Margaret Rice-Biggest Loser
Come have an evening of fun with us!
There was no Bunko in August.

UPCOMING EVENTS!
Mark your Calendars!
Raft RaceSeptember 5
Fall Convention September 9-11
Bunko- September 15
Margaritaville Party September 24
Painting Class October 22
Craft Fair October 29
Thirsty Thursday every Thursday-pizza $2 slice or buy a
pizza & get a free pitcher of beer!
Pitch Tournament & Potluck Dinner Every Wed 6:30. $7
Steak Night Every Friday 6:30-8pm $15
10 oz choice rib-eye, baked potato, Salad, bread and dessert.
Daily Food Menu & Fresh made Pizza daily til 10 pm.
Come out and enjoy a fun evening with friends anytime!

2016 FALL CRAFT FAIR

SAND SPRINGS ELKS LODGE #2553
Saturday, October 29th, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
BOOTH/SPACE APPLICATION
Exhibitor Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________________
Contact Phone #: ______________________ Email: __________________________________
Exhibit Description: _____________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Category: (circle all that apply)
Note: Firearms/weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
Baskets
Dolls
Photography
Candles/Potpourri/Soap
Floral
Woodcraft
Ceramics/ Pottery
Furniture
Other (please describe) ___________________
Clothing/ Fabric
Jewelry
___________________________________________
Display props such as pegboards, racks, backdrops, shelves, stools, card tables & chairs are to be provided by the exhibitor. Not responsible for accidents or lost/damaged items. Check in/booth set up will begin at 6:45 a.m., October
29th. All items must be removed between 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. on October 29th. Booth/spaces measure 8 X 10, are on
first come basis based on receipt of application/payment, electricity is not available, rates are as follows:
$25 per single space
$45 per double space
$20 per single space if you (or your spouse) are currently a member of the Elks
(copy of membership ID must accompany application & payment)
Applications and payments must be received at the address listed below, no later than Saturday October
8th. You will receive a return acknowledgement no later than October 15th.
Sand Springs Elks Lodge #2553
Attention: Craft Fair Space
546 W. Imperial Blvd
Sand Springs, OK 74063

PROCEEDS FROM BOOTH/SPACE RENTAL BENEFIT OUR UNITED STATES VETERANS. THANK YOU!

Thirsty Thursday
Pizza $2 a slice!
or buy a Pizza and get
a Pitcher of Beer FREE!

Sand Springs Elks Lodge Daily Menu

1/3 lb Cheeseburger
$4.00
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
7.50
Chicken Tenders
5.00
Onion Rings
4.00
Homemade Fries
4.00
Fried Mushrooms
4.00
Jalapeno Poppers
4.00
Mozzarella Sticks
4.00
Burritos (homemade)
4.00
Nachos (loaded)
4.00
Sampler Plate
10.00
16 Hand Made Pizza daily
$12-$18
Wednesday Nt Potluck Dinner 6:30 $7.00
Friday Steak Night 6:30-8 pm
$15.00

PUBLIC WELCOME

918-245-8088

No Orders After 10 pm
4 mi N on Prue Rd off hwy 412

HAPPY HOUR

4-7 PM

TUES-SAT

SEPTEMBER 2016
Sand Springs Elks Lodge #2553
TUESDAYTHURSDAY 4:00pm12:00am ?
FRIDAYSATURDAY 4:00pm2:00am ?
546 W Imperial Blvd. 245-8088
Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu
1
Thirsty Thursday

7
Food 6:30
Pitch Tournament
7:00

Closed

Closed
LABOR DAY

Open

11

12

13

15

Elks Meeting
7pm

14
Food 6:30
Pitch Tournament
7:00

Closed

Open

18
WORK DAY
Closed

19

20
Trustee Mtg 6:30
House Committee
7pm

21
Food 6:30
Pitch Tournament
7:00

22

25

26

27

29

Open

Elks Meeting
7pm

28
Food 6:30
Pitch Tournament
7:00

Closed

Open

Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Fri

Sat

2
3
Steak Night 6:30-8pm
Open
Lucky
Lady Night 7 pm

9
Steak Night 6:30-8pm
Lucky
Lady Night 7 pm
Fall Convention

10
Open
Fall Convention
Sequoyah State Park

16
17
Steak Night 6:30-8pm
Lucky
Open
Lady Night 7 pm
Hall rental

23
24
Steak Night 6:30-8pm Margaritaville Party
4 pm
Lucky
Karaoke
Lady Night 7 pm

30
Oct 1
Steak Night 6:30-8pm Open
Lucky
Lady Night 7 pm