Elk of the Year
Paul
Denza
Join us in celebration
Feb. 20, 2010
Sign up in Main Bar

Thanks to all 
who helped a 
kid's holiday 
wish come true! 
Because of your 
generosity, 86 
Torrington 
children received 
gifts from our 
Giving Tree!

Main Bar
Sign-in Rules
The Connecticut Elks organization has asked
us to remind members of the Connecticut state
laws regarding who must sign the guest book in the Main Bar.
• Only card-carrying members in good standing can sign in a guest of their Lodge.
• A spouse of a member cannot sign in a guest, unless the spouse is also a member.
• Spouses, as a courtesy, do not have to sign the guest book.
• The spouse of a deceased member must sign the guest book.
• The name and address of each guest must be entered into the guest book.
• No employee on duty during his or her working hours can sign in a guest.
• Visiting members of another Lodge are required to sign in as guests.
Thank you for your help in abiding by these rules! Also remember, any member who has to be buzzed in because they are not carrying their card must sign the guest book and pay a $2 donation to the scholarship fund!

A Great Midweek Deal!
Wednesday Soup and Sandwich Lunch. Fresh soup and great sandwiches
Every Wednesday from Noon to 2 p.m. in the Main Bar
Only $5.95!

Happy Hour!
Same great day! Same great food!
Now offering different drink specials each week!
Every Friday in the Main Bar 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Sunday Sandwich Shop
Sunday, Jan. 10: Pastrami Reuben sandwiches are back!
Food served from 1 - 6 p.m.
Reuben sandwich with french fries, cole slaw & pickle - $6 each
Prepared by Eggy and Melissa Eggleston and
George and Maria Norton
 

Saturday Entertainment - 8:00 p.m. to Midnight...
January
9th: Kevin and Pete
16th: Brian Mattiello
23rd: The All In Band
(The All In Band is a cover band that plays popular rock tunes from yesterday and today.
Stop by the Main Bar to check them out!)
30th: Horse racing starting at 7 p.m.
(Feed bag specials include Triple Crown Burger, Funny Cide “Philly” Steak Sandwich, Clydesdale Fries, Kentucky Calamari, Preakness Poppers and Pegasus Wings)

February
6th - DJ Taco
13th - Martini Night/Valentine’s Dance (Main Bar), Music by Sapphire
(Check the Main Bar for additional details.)
20th - Gregory Allen
27th - Cold Sweat

Enter to win the Wheelbarrow Raffle!!
The Wheelbarrow Raffle is back!
Buy your tickets in the Main Bar to win a wheelbarrow full of fun gifts!
All proceeds to benefit the Pond Plank Fund.

Sunnyside Night at the Elks

Scotch Bowling Returns
Scotch bowling will take place Saturday, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13,
Apr. 10 and May 8 at 7:30 p.m. and be offered on the second Saturday of each month.
(No Scotch Bowling in December, June, July and August)
Bowling talent not needed! Bring your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend or simply a friend as your guest and enjoy a few hours of great bowling.
Names are drawn so you never know who your partner will be!

Family-style Dinner

Clams, PEI Mussels & Oysters
Available on select Wednesdays
Jan. 6 and 20
Feb. 3 and 17
Call to reserve or until gone!
Call for more details and to reserve or until gone!

Scholarships available from the Elks National Foundation
Scholarship applications for the Legacy Awards for children and grandchildren of Elks in good standing are now available. Applicants must be high-school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university next fall.
For more information about the Legacy Awards, visit
www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm.

Our Most Valuable Student contest, which is open to any high-school senior, is also under way. For complete contest details, visit
www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm.

For more information about the scholarships awarded by the Elks, please visit
www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm.

Elks Youth Basketball
Sign-ups and start dates to be announced soon!
Information about sign-ups will be announced in the Journal as well as in
local newspapers coaches and assistant coaches needed to help with
practices and games.
Team sponsorships available for just $100
For information, call Ed McCann at 482-3403 or Paul Denza at 496-0238

Please Be Seated Bridal Affair
Sunday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
in the Main Ballroom
Free admission - More than 25 wedding vendors
Featuring LA Bridal Fashions
WZBG will broadcast live from the event from Noon - 2 p.m.
Free wedding planning guide for every bride
Vendor tables available.
For information, call Anne Marie at 485-3738

THS Band Fundraiser
Proudly co-sponsored by the Torrington Elks
Saturday, Jan. 30 - 6 p.m. to Midnight
Pasta buffet dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
Dancing to music by Night Moves
Cash bar -- Casual attire
Bring hors d’oeuvre for your table
Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door
For information, call Joan O’Neil at 496-1662 or Cindy Lenz at 309-3383

9-5 Tournament
Sunday, Jan. 31 at the Winsted Elks
Sunday, March 7 at the Torrington Elks
Registration & payment starts at 11 a.m.
Play begins at 11:30 a.m.
Registration limited to the first 60 players
Prizes will be based on the number of players
$20 entry per person, payable on event day
A pizza buffet will be provided to all players
(50 cents per set goes toward food)
Sign up in the Main Bar
For more information, call Carl Foster at 480-4488 or Paul Ferry at 480-2184

Super Bowl Party 
Sunday, Feb. 7 
Dinner at 5:30 p.m. 
Kickoff at 6:28 p.m. 
Only $25! 
Menu: Buffalo wings, chili, nachos, hot dogs, chowder, BBQ chicken and 
ribs, sliced steak sandwiches, chips and dip, and assorted salads 
Free draft beer and wine during the game. Cash bar. Drink specials available 
Sign up in the Main Bar 

Nomination and Election of Lodge Officers 
Nomination of Officers for the 2010-2011 Lodge year, will 
take place during the Lodge meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. 
Positions open for nominations are: Exalted Ruler, 
Esteemed Leading Knight, Esteemed Loyal Knight, 
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee (5 
years), and Alternate Delegate to Grand Lodge Convention. 
Any member may nominate any other member, provided 
that they are both in good standing. No second is required. 
The election shall be held at the second Lodge meeting 
of the month, set for Tuesday, Feb. 23. Nominations cannot 
be made at this meeting unless no one was nominated for 
that office at the first meeting, or if a candidate previously 
nominated for a particular office has declined or withdrawn. 
Elections are held under the order of new business. 
Elections are conducted by written ballot. 
The Exalted Ruler may admit and excuse members during balloting. 
Election is by simple majority. 
Ties are broken by successive ballots of the Lodge. 
These are your Officers for the coming year! 
Participate in this important Lodge function by voting!! 

Valentine’s Dance in the Ballroom
Saturday, Feb. 13
Entertainment by the Governor’s Second Company Foot Guard Band
$35 per couple. No worker’s credits
Cocktail hour at 5 p.m., Dinner at 6 p.m.
Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu
Sign up in the Main Bar.
Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society-s Relay For Life

Valentine’s Dance & Martini Night in the Main Bar
Saturday, Feb. 13
Music by Sapphire
See next month’s journal for more details!

Elks DARE poster and essay contests 
The local judging will take place Saturday, Feb. 20 and
ALL posters and essays need to be returned to the Elks Lodge
by February 14, 2010.

The National Elks DARE poster and essay contests 
paperwork will be in Torrington schools in January. 
The poster contest is open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. 
The essay contest is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. 
 
Winning posters and essays will be forwarded to regional 
and state competitions. 

Judges needed for essay contest 
Judges will be needed for the upcoming Drug Awareness 
essay contest on Saturday, Feb. 20. 
Interested? Call Cindy Jerram at 489-4324 or 
Cindy Szabo at 489-1455 or 
email elks372journal@sbcglobal.net 

Elk of the Year Dinner Dance Honoring Paul Denza 
Saturday, Feb. 20 
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvre at 5:30 p.m., 
Dinner at 6:30 p.m. 
Entertainment TBA 
Filet, chicken picatta or salmon with roasted potatoes and vegetable 
Only $25 per person or $9 with 8 worker's credits. 
Sign up in the Main Bar 

Smoke-free Saturdays in the Main Bar 
Saturday, Feb. 20 
Saturday, March 20 
Saturday, April 17 
Smoking will not be allowed in the Main Bar on these Saturdays!

Comedy Night
Friday, Feb. 26
Only $50 per couple (or 25 worker’s credits)
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner at 7 p.m. - Comedy at 9 p.m.
Menu: N.Y. strip steak with caramelized onions
or chicken parmesan
Performances by Gary Ewing, who recently performed
at the Borgata in Atlantic City, and Eric
McMahon, who recently appeared on Comedy
Central and NBC’s Friday Night Videos
265 attended our last Comedy Night - don’t miss out on the laughs!
Sign up starting in January
Chairmen: Rich Slevinsky, Scott Carlson and Carl Foster

Arizona Maid 
Saturday, March 13 
Special menu available including 
chicken wings, fries, calamari, nachos and onion rings

Bus trip to Boston 
for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade 
Sunday, March 14 
Only $39 per person! 
Leave at 7:45 a.m., 
Estimated return at 11 p.m. 
May include an Elks Lodge supper stop 
Sign up in the Main Bar 
No refunds unless your seat can be resold. 
No worker’s credits. 

Lenny Day’s Famous Corn Beef 
In honor of Lenny Day 
Sunday, March 14th 
Food served 1 - 6 p.m. 
Corn Beef or Reuben sandwich with fries, slaw & pickle - $6 each 

Fifth Annual Game Dinner 
Saturday, March 27 
You heard it was good last year, and it’ll be better this year! 
Sign up in the Main Bar 
See next month’s journal for menus and more details 
Chairmen: Andy Greene - 283-0414 & Randy Vincent - 379-0376 

Spring Turkey Shoots at the Pond 
Watch your Journal for next Spring’s dates!
Proceeds of the Turkey Shoot benefit the Children's Fishing Derby at the Pond 
Chairmen: Dick & Marc Oakley 
For more information, call Marc Oakley at 693-9102

Wedding, corporate and private party catering available at the Torrington Elks!