Bullhorn
Berea Elks Lodge #1815
march 2025
greetings from the Exalted Ruler
Here it is, my final Exalted Ruler message, my final chance to impart my “pearls of wisdom.” Throughout this year, there have been about 20 Elks that have answered the call, dedicating more time and energy than one would expect. Their efforts have kept our Lodge moving forward and even made me look good. To them, I owe a sincere “Thank You.” Next year, with an influx of new members and officers, I hope their dedication will continue.
At the top of the list for March, on the fifth, we hold round two of nominations for next year’s officers. You might consider attending this meeting to cast your ballot. On Saturday, March 29th, the installation of the new officers takes place. Scheduled for 6:00 PM.
Other happenings for March include St. Patty’s Pre-Day party on the 15th and the NCAA March Madness takes place. High on the list is Nate & Pete’s Friday Fish Fries. Where you have a choice of meals, freshly prepared, not deep fried and served in a take-out box.
See you at the Lodge,
Bob Bickford, Exalted Ruler
Lodge Officers
Exalted Ruler - Bob Bickford
Esteemed Leading Knight - Deb Greenhill
Esteemed Loyal Knight - Hans Larsen
Esteemed Lecturing Knight - Dianna Threadgill
Secretary - Jeff Coyle, PER
Treasurer - Danielle Mahany, PER
Chaplain - John Masterson
Inner Guard - Dawn Larsen
Tiler - Eric Banks, PER
Esquire - Lenny Oliveri, PER
Lodge Trustees
5th Year - Jon Elias, Chairman
4th Year - Rich Ward
3rd Year - Pat Greenhill
2nd Year - Aric Pruitt-Humphreys
1st Year - Andy Tyler
UPCOMING EVENTS
March
Mar 1 - ENF Casino Night
Mar 5 - Lodge Meeting - Nominations & Voting
Mar 8 - 1815 Club Meeting
Mar 12 - Board of Directors Meeting
Mar 15 - St. Patrick’s Day “Pre-Game” Party
Mar 19 - Lodge Meeting
Mar 29 - Officer Installation and Celebration
Mar 31 - Dues Deadline for 2025-2026
April
Apr 2 - Lodge Meeting
Apr 5 - PER Basket Raffle
Apr 9 - Board of Directors Meeting
Apr 16 - Lodge Meeting
Apr 19 - Wrestlemania Night 1
Apr 20 - Wrestlemania Night 2
Apr 23 - Kitchen Deep Clean - Help Needed!
Apr 25-27 - Ohio Elks State Convention
Apr 30 - 5th Wednesday Top Golf
Tuesdays and Fridays
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT TRIVIA!
MARch
Mar 2 - Steven Hill
Mar 2 - Lisa Montalvo
Mar 4 - Bob Porter
Mar 8 - Mike Dalessando
Mar 10 - Mark Seme
Mar 10 - Wayne Spraggins
Mar 12 - Jack Topeka PER
Mar 16 - Ro Pruitt-Humphreys
Mar 19 - Joe Caracci
Mar 28 - Matt Jacko
Mar 29 - William Strippy
Mar 31 - Rob Showalter
Fish Fridays starting
March 7th!
2025-2026 Membership dues
Dues statements for the next fraternal year should have been received. If you have yet to receive your dues statement please contact me at BPOE1815@gmail.com or call (440) 234-1604. Payment will be able to be made in person at the Lounge, by mailing a check to the Lodge, or online at https://www.bereaelks.com/lodge-store/dues
Payment for 2025-2026 Dues must be turned in by March 31st to avoid delinquency. New membership cards will go out this month.
Berea Elks Legendary Fish Fridays Begin Friday March 7
Our legendary Fish Fridays are coming back! Starting Friday March 7th and running every Friday until April 18th our very own PER Nate Moore will be leading the kitchen team producing some of the best seafood entrees you'll find anywhere!
As in previous years, these special Fridays are only possible because of the many volunteers that help run the event. These are long, hard working nights, but so critical to our lodge's financial stability. We will need servers, bussers, dish washers, and runners for each night. A sign-up sheet will be available in the lodge.
No experience is necessary and any help is sincerely appreciated.
Membership Card Stickers
Membership Card Stickers are returning! A new batch has been acquired from an approved distributor. Members that pay before April 1st will receive any applicable stickers.
End of Year Donations
As we close out the Fraternal Year for 2024-2025 will be turning in the last checks for donations. If you happen to have an CP coin banks, ENF, Veterans, or Endowment donations please turn them into the Lodge by March 15th.
PER Basket Raffle
A classic PER Basket Raffle will take place Saturday April 5th at 6:30pm. Tickets can be pre-bought at the Lounge or during the event. This will be a throw back to the classic basket raffles of years past with a variety of great baskets available to win. More details will be available online and in the April Bullhorn.
Registration open for Ohio Elks State Convention
Registration is now open for the 126th Ohio Elks State Convention! The convention will take place April 25-27 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin Ohio. This event is always a great time to learn more about the Elks activities happening across Ohio and to meet your fellow Elks from Lodges all around the state.
This Convention will also be notable as our very own PER Danielle Mahany will be hosting her last event as Conventions, Reunions, and Hospitality Chairperson for the Northeast District. Danielle has held this position since Fall of 2016 and has coordinated 16 different hospitality rooms during that stretch. All of our Berea Elks should make an extra effort to come down and support Danielle one last time before she starts a well-earned break in the fall.
You can learn more about the Spring Convention and register here:
https://ohioelks.com/spring-convention