annual District Deputy visit was positive

We had our official DD visit and inspection last Thursday and we are pleased to report that all is well with Salisbury lodge. We have a few minor issues that need some tinkering with but for the most part, we are an above average lodge. Thanks to the few who work so hard to make it that way and the many who support this lodge by continuing to pay their dues. Without both, we would surely flounder.

Passing of Vickie Reavis

It is our sad duty to report that Vickie Reavis passed September 5th. She will be sorely missed and was a good Elk. ------------ SALISBURY - Vickie Lee Revis, 61, of Salisbury, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Vickie was born on Sept. 1, 1952, in Wayland, N.Y., a daughter of the late Forrest Erwin and Emma Mary Desmond. Vickie was a graduate of East High School in Rochester, N.Y. Vickie was a CNA, a member of Elks Lodge 699 in Salisbury and enjoyed watching mystery television, camping at the lake and volunteering at the Elks Lodge. Vickie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by a son, Scott Troy Desmond; and a brother, Leonard Paul Desmond. Vickie is survived by her husband, Steven Revis; son Sgt. Arthur Walter Desmond, U.S. Army, and wife Lisa of Fort Bragg; daughter Jenny Lynn Jackson of Lynchburg, Va.; brothers Herbert W. Desmond and wife Lori of Leesburg, Fla., and Forrest E. Desmond Jr. "Pete" and wife Marilynn of Ridgeway, S.C.; sisters Gail C. Sce and husband Robert of Salisbury and Susan R. Fields and husband Ted of Bloomington, Ind.; grandchildren Travis, Coty and Jacob Desmond, Jesse and Zachary Pitman, Samantha Williams, Miranda Desmond, Edwin Desmond, Charlotte Jackson and James Nash; and five great-grandchildren. Service: There will be a Memorial Service Sunday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. at Salisbury Elks Lodge 699 conducted by Rev. Harold Jordan, Hospice Chaplain. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Salisbury Elks Lodge 699, 508 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is assisting the Revis family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/salisburypost/obituary.aspx?n=vickie-revis&pid=166843438#fbLoggedOut

Second Annual Brotherhood Awards

We have been remiss in reporting our Lodges participation in the 2nd annual Brotherhood awards program. This presentation occurred in the middle of June and involved the expenditure of $2000 between the two lodges. (Seven Sons Masonic Lodge). Please see below for the article in the Post. http://www.salisburypost.com/article/20130627/SP01/130629749/0/SEARCH&slId=5

Brother John Whymark passed away March 18

John Edward Whymark, 70, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. 

John was born June 9, 1941, in Manhattan, N.Y., the son of the late John Edward Whymark, Sr., and Katherin Bianco Whymark. 

Educated in New York schools, John had worked for the City of New York, retiring with 23 years of service. 

John was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Salisbury, a member of Salisbury Elks Lodge 699 and Moose International. 

Survivors include wife Joan Guadagno Whymark, who he married Nov. 20, 1995; son Michael Whymark of New York; stepsons Anthony Napolitano and Robert Napolitano of New York and Lewis Napolitano of Las Vegas, Nev.; nine grandchildren; two god daughters, Sydney and Reese Miller; and John's extended family, Jim and Brenda Costantino, Jayme and Chris Miller and Dena and Tim Kimball and Charlie Beeker. 

Visitation: Thursday, March 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, March 23, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell.

Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday, March 23 at the Powles Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. William Ketchie, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Salisbury.

Burial will follow at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Salisbury.

Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Whymark family.
John Whymark Obituary: View John Whymark's Obituary by Salisbury Post

long time member James Stout passes away

James Stout Obituary: View James Stout's Obituary by Salisbury Post

Officer Installation April 5th

 While lightly attended, we did install new Officer's tonight. Officer's pictured left to right. Leading Knight David Doherty, Loyal Knight Archie Blythe, Trustee Mike Davis, Tiler Debi Davis, Lecturing Knight Mike Rattz, Inner Guard Ron Beale, ER Richard Penk, Trustee Buddy Henderson, Trustee Brett Summers, Sec. Mike Jones, Chaplain Gary Sebold & Esquire Brad Walworth. Taking the picture is PER Ray Paradowski. He and 6 others helped install the new Officer's. Missing are Bob and Gail Sce.

On  a sad note, a lodge of sorrow was held for John Waymark and Jim Stout who have recently passed away.
Other business is that an antlers (ages 12-20) lodge will be instituted on April 20th at 6:30. Should be lots of fun for the youth that join.

Old Timer's and PER's mtg.

The lodge first meeting of February is the annual Old Timer's and PER's meeting. We had a good attendance but a number of those who were there did not stay for the meeting and hence are not in the picture. Officer's were nominated and if memory serves me correct, we have
Richard Penk for ER
Lillie Marks and David Doherty for Leading Knight
Archie Blythe for Loyal Knight
Mike Rattz for Lecturing Knight
Sec-Mike Jones
Treasurer- Bob Sce
5 yr Trustee- Kevin Frey and Gail Sce
Tiler- Debbie Davis

The unopposed positions will be approved unamimously while the two contested positions will be decided by secret ballot.

Also, the roof is being replaced!!.

Editorial from the Elks Magazine 1938

Here's an editorial from a 1938 Elks Magazine lamenting a gallop poll which showed very few of the younger generation engaged in bible reading. Most seemed distracted by all the activities available, like riding an automobile, games and amusements of all kinds and listening to the radio!! Heaven forbid!!

13th Annual Nazareth Children's outing held

We had a grand time entertaining the kids and the counselors from Nazareth on the 25th of June. Lots of fish were caught, most painted there own shirts, all got to ride on a pontoon and a delicious lunch was served. Red bull racing donated a bunch of shirts, hats, flip flops and other items.

Old timer's and PER meeting results

The Lodge held it's annual Old Timer and PER meeting on Feb 3, 2011. Thanks to the house committee for a delicious turkey barbeque supper.

Nominations for officer's were received and a good time was had by all.

 

Memorial service

Here's one picture of the Memorial Service. hope someone took others. It was a good service and we had a nice crowd but only one or two that I knew of the departed Brother elks family. Congrats and thanks to the Officer's and house committee for setting up for the service.

This picture is of 6 members of the St John's Lutheran Center Celebration worship team. Jimmie Anderson on guitar, Ken Mowery on keyboard and singers Mark Ritchie,Mike Jones, Mary Wilson and Carolyn Mowery.

 

Elks memorial Service- Dec 5th 2 p.m.

The lodge will be holding a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on Sunday December the 5th. It will be held downstairs and refreshments will follow. Please come and join us as we celebrate the lives of our Brother Elks who have passed away in the last year.

J Spencer Bost, Dec 18, 2009
Al Boulus, Dec 8, 2009
Randy Burrows, April 4, 2010
Perry Goodman, Dec 29, 2009
Ed Hege, Nov 12, 2009
Paul Hinkle, Nov 26, 2009
C.V. Nance, Nov 1, 2009
Jack Safely, Oct 25, 2010
Richard Straub Jan 13, 2010
Bill Ward Jan 9, 2010
Dennis Wellmon, Nov 20, 2009
Mack Wood, Oct 18, 2010

This brief but poignant ceremony is open to the public. Music will be be provided by members of the St John's Lutheran center celebration team

Mack Herbert Wood Obituary:

Mack Herbert Wood

SALISBURY - Mr. Mack Herbert Wood, 89, passed away on Oct. 18, 2010, at the North Carolina Lutheran Home.

He was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Salisbury, the son of the late Thompson Brown Wood and Esther Miller Wood. He was a graduate of Richfield High School and married Carrie Mae Goodman Wood on June 12, 1942.

Most important to him were the times spent with his family and friends. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his many friends along life journeys. His home was the gathering place for family celebrations with the children and grandchildren.

Mack was the owner of Wood's Auto in Spencer, which he started in 1947 and closed in 1986.

Mack was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he was a past president of the James L. Fisher Sunday School Class, a Cub Scout leader and usher for many years. He was an active member of the Elks Club, Rowan Retired Peace Officers Club and Golden Opportunity Club.

Mack was a past member of Salisbury Merchants Association, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. He served as a Salisbury Police Reserve Officer from 1967-1986 and was director of the Police Reserves from 1981-1986. He was also a member of the Salisbury Bass Anglers Sportsman Society since 1969.

He is survived by wife Carrie Mae Goodman Wood; two sons: Tommie Wood and wife Sue and Gary Wood and wife Cathy; one daughter, Yonnie Holland and husband David; four grandchildren: T.J. Wood, Todd Wood, Jesse Holland and Carrie Sipe. Mack was the great-grandfather of Caleb and Taylor Sipe. He is also survived by his sister, Thelma Boulus.

Service and Visitation: A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday (Oct. 21) at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church. A private inurnment will precede the service at the St. John's Memorial Garden and Columbarium. The family will receive friends in the Church Library following the Memorial Service.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or the charity of the donor's choice.

Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mack Herbert Wood Obituary: View Mack Wood's Obituary by Salisbury Post

Jack Plummer Safley Obituary:

SALISBURY - Jack Plummer Safley, 81, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home.

Born July 4, 1929, he was the son of the late Flora Melinda Plummer Safley and David Frank Safley of Salisbury and was a lifelong resident of the city. On March 10, 1957, Mr. Safley married Barbara Ann Carter of Lincolnton.

Mr. Safley was a graduate of Boyden High School and was honored to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He spent most of his professional career in sales with City Motor Company of Salisbury.

A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Mr. Safley was also an active member of American Legion Post 342 and Salisbury Elks Lodge 699.

Mr. Safley was an avid sports fan and volunteered his services as general manager of the Salisbury American Legion baseball team for 15 years.

In addition to Barbara, his wife of 53 years, Mr. Safley is survived by daughter Anne Elizabeth Safley Bills and her husband, Andy Bills, of High Point; grandchildren Andrew Carter Bills of Charlotte, Elizabeth Asbury Bills and Mary Cullen Bills of High Point; sister Lois Mae Safley Miller of Statesville; and many nieces and nephews.

Service and Visitation: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at First United Methodist Church of Salisbury at 217 S. Church St. with the Rev. Stephen Haines officiating. Following the memorial service, the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be sent to the Building Fund at First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144-4953.

Jack Plummer Safley Obituary: View Jack Safley's Obituary by Salisbury Post

Sept 16th, Lodge meeting review

The lodge held it's regular meeting and welcomed the District Deputy Bob Malpass and his esquire Ron Dixon. We received a good report after their inspection of the lodge books and review of our operating procedures was completed.

We also initiated five new Elks members. Joe Combs, the father and son team of Sam and Hunter Nash and Sandra Moore who is Angela Moore's mother in law. In addition to those mentioned above, are most of the Officer's that were in attendance.

Many thanks to the House committee for the excellent meal they prepared.

Lodge meeting results. four new Elks

We had a busy meeting on the 20th of May.

Four new members were initiated. Gary Swindell, Matthew Vail, Kathleen Boggs and Kevin O'Mellan. Welcome to the lodge!!

Much business about upcoming events was discussed.

Two votes were held. One was on the river park increases for rentals which was approved. The other was a vote to fill Rob Stubbs Trustee position which he resigned from with two years remaining in his term. That was decided in a close election with Steve Vail being elected

Brother Randy Burrows passed away on April 13th

SALISBURY - Randall "Randy" Lee Burrows, 65, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at his residence.

Born Feb. 18, 1945, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Faye McCoy Yates and Willie Burrows. He was a graduate of Asheboro High School.

Mr. Burrows was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. A member of the Salisbury Elks Lodge, he retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company as a sales representative.

He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include Beckie Brown Burrows, whom he married in 1975; sister Debi Burrows Setzer (Tim) of Asheboro; niece Shea Setzer Grosch (Anthony), also of Asheboro; special angels Julie K. Laney and Travis Nicholas; and beloved cat Sweetie.

Visitation: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, April 16 at Bethel United Methodist Church.

Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Friday at Bethel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Julie McNeil, Dr. Harold Bales and the Rev. Thomas Conder will officiate. Burial will be at Salisbury National Cemetery, with military honors, at a later date.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 2380 Long Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Chris Agner and his staff for the 22 years of special care and kindness to Randy.

New members initiated and several awards presented

At the Lodge meeting on March 18th, John Salonen was presented with a special commendation award for his work with the Veteran's at the Salisbury VA. Also, Steve Vail was presented an award for his outstanding leadership as river park chair. Picture is not shown due to a camera malfunction.

Also that evening, seven brother Elks were initiated. From left to right Debi Davis, Scott DeForrest, Ken Harmer, Brent Hartman, Erin Vinson, Kirk Laps and Bebe Brittain.

Welcome all to the Elks! Please don't be a stranger. Come back to a meeting or two.

It was also the last meeting presided by outgoing ER Bob Sce who is going to be the new Treasurer this coming year. Also "retiring" is Vanessa Eanes as Secretary, Eddy Harwood as Loyal Knight, Jim Hill as Trustee, and Jeff Mills as Lecturing Knight. A hearty hoof clap in appreciation for your service to the Lodge this past year.

Elks Van is still a working

Back in 2004, NC State Elks Association donated this van to the NC Veterans Nursing home. It's still working and helping veterans get to appointments and activities. For more on this van and the dedication ceremonies held back then go to here. Or venture to www.salisburyelks.org and click on the civic activities.

PER & Old Timers' meeting. Feb 4

The weather appeared to keep many of the Old timers from attending but we still had 40 Elks on hand for this meeting. To the right is a picture of the PER's in attendance (Robert Wall was there but missing from the photo) and Bill and Bruce Brown who are life members.

The Lodge also received a Membership commendation from the Grand Lodge for inducting 12 new Brother Elks for the GER's October class.

Officer nominations were made as well.

For ER- Bill Brown
Leading Knight- Julie Caldwell
Loyal K- Mark Tomei
Lecturing K- Mike Mauney
Secretary- Mike Jones and Lilly Marks
Treasurer- Bob Sce
Tiler- Allison Holshouser
5 yr trustee- Bruce Brown and Kevin Frey
Alternate to Grand Lodge- Mike Jones

Assuming no one drops out after being nominated, the only contested elections will be for Secretary and 5 yr Trustee. All others should be approved at the next meeting on Feb 18 by acclimation.

All other postions like Chaplain, Inner Guard and Esquire are appointed by the incoming ER