Author: Barbara

Word from the Chairman
To all the men and women of Hollywood West:
This is a thank you to all of you that made this event possible.
We would like to dedicate this 45th Anniversary to our 1st Exalted Ruler, Bernard Dolan. His dedication to Elkdom is to be honored.
Over 2300 members through the years have worked very hard to make “2365” the “Hospitality Lodge.”
With continued work we will always be a success in the future.
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A Word from the Chairman
To all the men and women of Hollywood West:
This is a thank you to all of you that made this event possible.
We would like to dedicate this 45th Anniversary to our 1st Exalted Ruler, Bernard Dolan. His dedication to Elkdom is to be honored.
Over 2300 members through the years have worked very hard to make “2365” the “Hospitality Lodge.”
With continued work will always be a success in the future.
Many thanks to all,
Barbara Henry, PER
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Hollywood West Elks
Lodge 2365
1967—2012
It all began in September of 1966 when Al Ryll, State Chairman of New Lodges held organizational meetings in the cafeteria of McArthur High School The interest was high and the seed was planted for the creation of a new Elks Lodge in the western area of Hollywood, FL.
By November 1966, regular meetings were being held and the location changed from the high school to the fire station on 72nd Avenue in Pembroke Pines, FL. The fellowship was great and plans progressed, but it was evident that a move was imminent as the meetings were DRY!
On January 23, 1967 the Grand Exalted Ruler Raymond Dobson, granted dispensation for the creation of a new Elks Lodge to be known as Hollywood West Bernard Dolan Elks Lodge 2365. It also signaled the move 1967-1968 to the Miramar Fire Hall where meetings District Deputy and social affairs were held on a regular basis 1972-1973 The immediately noticeable difference was the addition of libations under the stewardship of Brother Joe Goldstein. Our first bar was his Ballentine in a tub with a cigar box cash register.

The official Charter was granted on March 31, 1967 and the following Brothers were shown as officers.:
Exalted Ruler………………………..Bernard Dolan Est.Leading Knight ………………...Jim Flannery Est. Loyal Knight………………….….John Conklin Est. Lecturing Knight……….………Russ Leonard Secretary…………………………...…..Forrest Miller Treasurer…………………………..…...Ken Vathauer Esquire……………………………..William DeFeo Jr Tiler……………………………………...….Art Wagner Chaplain…………………………….…..Steve Fazekas Inner Guard…………………………….....Lewis Cote Organist…………………………………...….Ed Dwyer One-Year Trustee……………………...Frank Smith Two -Year Trustee………………………....Art Cooke Three-Year Trustee……………………...Alex Cullen Four-Year Trustee…….……....William DeFeo Jr. Five-Year Trustee……………….....Mike Mohnach
In the fall of 1967 it was time to find full time quarters and we moved to Dawson Street. The building was originally a small which needed many modifications. The work was done by the men in the lodge and many will never forget Lew Cote, Buck Cote, and Jim Flannery building the bar using only the light from a car’s headlights parked outside.
Under the guidance of Exalted Ruler, Dolan, we into our new quarters as a bottle club until we were able to obtain a liquor license.
James Flannery Our second E.R. Jim Flannery , was 1968-1969 instrumental in creating the “Western Good Guys “ image of white cowboy hats when he was Leading Knight .

During Frank Boffi’s year as our third ER many first begun, including the origination of our bowling league and entry into the district ritual contest.
In Lewis Cote’s year as our Frank Boffi fourth ER, we purchased the 1969-1970 Davie Property for the future lodge.. During his year our ritual team won their first district title This was also the year we started our Caribbean Cruises under the direction of Frank Boffi.
Lewis Cote 1970-1971 In Charles Deshler's year, our ritual team entered the State Ritual contest for the first time. This was the year we had the first member of our lodge become District Vice President, when Bernie Dolen was accorded the honor. This is also the year we started attending Miami Dolphins football games. The bus ride was always fun and we never ran out of “fuel.”
David Hogg was ER in Charles Deshler 1972-1973 . Brother Bernie 1971-1972 Dolan became our first DDGER and was accorded an Honorary Life Membership by the lodge. In it’s sixth year , our Blood Bank continued to grow and the lodge adopted a resolution to name it after its founder, Joe Goldstein. The officers took on a new look as gray lodge jackets displaying the Elk emblem and office were worn for the first time.

O Our seventh ER was Dick Gardner. During this year, we won a first place award for our Flag Day Ceremony , under the direction of Brother Harold Young. The big event of ‘72 ‘73 was the creation of the “Westettes”.
Richard Gardner
1973-1974
Reba Retter served as the first President, from November 1973 through April 1975.
Reba Retter Robert Thomas Sr. 1 1973-1975 1974-1975
Bob Thomas was our eighth Exalted Ruler. Crews continued working on the Davie Property . Fill was added, the pump house built and a well drilled. Many good times were held there….picnics (planned and impromptu) and Thanksgiving dinners were most memorable. Tragedy struck in the fall of 1974 when we had a fire in the lodge. The brothers pulled together and the bar was cleaned and redecorated. True to the spirit of Hollywood West, we never lost a day of business. During this year the Westettes presented new officer jewels to the lodge.

In 1975-76 Gene Wallace was ER. This year the state convention came to Hollywood and we made many new friends in for days of fun.In preparation for the convention, we carpeted the lodge room, purchased new chairs and painted the building. It also gave fame to our pancake brunch, which has thrived ever since. We marched in the city of Hollywood’s Bicentennial parade, carrying a huge thirteen star flag. We also remodeled the lodge room and built a new bar.
Gene Wallace Helen Gardner
1975-1976 1975-1976
Helen Gardner was president of the Westettes, and the ladies presented the lodge with an electronic organ, new tables and bar stools.
Alfred Beauregard Sophie Rennie 1 1976-1977 1976-1977

Our tenth Exalted Ruler was Fred Beauregard . Lodge modifications continued as the kitchen was expanded. A pool table and shuffleboard were added to the lounge. The fall was highlighted by the third annual golf tournament.
Sophie Rennie was President of the Westettes and the support received from the ladies included assistance in remodeling the kitchen.
Dick Ferguson Dolores Burns
1977-1978 1977-1978
DDGER ’93-’94
Dick Ferguson was our eleventh ER in 1977-78. It was the beginning of regular steak night dinners, the continuation of successful brunches, and we roasted a pig all night before the Super Bowl and raffled off a live turkey. Monday night football was watched on a big screen TV in the lounge. Ric Riccardelli made his first Friday night appearance as we enjoyed inter-lodge softball games and picnics on Sunday afternoons.
Delores Burns served as the fourth President of the Westettes. The ladies began their afternoon card parties and, as was the custom, continued to support the lodge.

Ken Gilstrap was our twelfth ER. Kenny instituted the theme “79 is Building Time” and launched a bond drive with permission from Grand Lodge. This was the year our “rat pack” was born. Members of the rat pack wore appropriately adorned orange-yellow tee-shirts as they encouraged members to become involved in lodge activities.

Kenneth Gilstrap
1978-1979

Sue Ferguson
Sue Ferguson was the Westette President, and the ladies kicked off the building fund campaign with a $1,000.00 donation.

Frank Bayne was ER in 1979-1980. This lodge year we were honored in having PER Lewis Cote installed as District Vice President. The men of Hollywood West took on a new look in 1979 as the orange lodges

Frank Bayne Genny Beauregard jackets replaced the gray. 1979-1980 1979-1980 Soon our color became the official color for all of the State officers, only to prove once again that Hollywood West was a pace setter.
Genny Beauregard was President of the Westettes and the ladies presented a $2,000.00 check.

Chuck Kelley was our fourteenth ER in 1980-81 and Brother Lewis Cote was installed as the second District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. Membership might was a new program instated by Chuck to improve membership and these efforts paid off as we were recognized by the Grand Lodge with an award for our net growth. The Davie Property was sold providing the seed money for the new land.

Chuck Kelley Rae Dombrowski 1980-1981
1980-1981 DDGER
1988-1989

Rae Dombrowski was the President of the Westettes. This year the ladies presented the lodge with two checks of $1000 each and had the organ repaired

Our fifteenth ER was Charles “Scotty” Lovell. Youth activities and the building fund drew major emphasis during Scotty’s year. This year we hosted the District Hoop Shoot Contest and sent several youngsters on to receive state awards.
Marnie Bayer served as President of the Westettes and the ladies presented ER Scotty with $2500 for the building fund.
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Vincent Marge Saredy Lombardo 1982-1983

In 1982 Vincent Lombardo became our sixteenth ER. It was during Vinnie’s year that our present property was purchased. On Sunday, March 6, 1983, the official ground -breaking ceremony was held at the site of our new lodge. Officially presiding over the ceremony was Past State President George Nichols.

Marge Saredy was President of the Westettes in 1982-1983. The ladies continued to hold numerous functions which were designed to raise money as the prospect of a new building became a reality.

George Audette became our seventeenth ER in 1983. While George’s year was filled with many accomplishments, he also faced adversity. Our new building had reached a standstill while the old facility had been sold and we were forced out. The final three months of the lodge year were spent with meetings being held at the Hollywood 1732 and the installation for 1984-85 took place at Plantation Lodge. This was to be the year that the “lodge without a home” took “All District” honors for every officer at Ritual Contest. The traveling bowling team won the state championship and the Hollywood West Clown Abounds were formed.

George Audette
1983-1984
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Trudy Gomez was Westette President and the ladies continued to work diligently in support of the lodge.
The best kept secret of the year was at the last function in the “old Lodge” when the ladies presented us with $5000 to purchase a bond.

Trudy Gomez
1983-1984
Our eighteenth ER was David Felt. Dave began his year homeless, but that didn’t last for long. On May 11, 1984 Hollywood /west opened its doors at 7190 Davie Road Ext. On June 16, 1984, the Grand Opening on our new lodge was held, and on October 7, 1984 the official dedication took place with the ribbon cutting being done by Past Grand Exalted Ruler Robert Grafton . The ceremony marked the culmination of the efforts of hundreds of men and women of Hollywood West #2365.
Westette President was Carolyn Audette. The ladies, as always, were a great help as we moved into our new home. In addition to all of their help, they also presented the lodge with a new three tab beer cooler, a commercial deep fryer and a $500 donation to the ritual team.

David Felt
1984-1985

Carolyn Audette
1984-1985

Frank Gomez
1985-1986
Sandy Smith became the twelfth President of the Westettes and the ladies continued to provide much needed equipment for the Sandy Smith lodge. Smoke Eaters, a TV door monitoring 1985-1986 and locking system, a PA system and a Kitchen-Aid Machine were just a few of their significant gifts.
Charles Curtin was our twentieth ER in 1986 found Hollywood West prospering in its new home, which already had received a new addition of a game room to test the members sporting talents. The Dinty Moore Christmas Party was the largest held and in excess of 200 children were with a visit from Santa who was assisted by the Clown Arounds.
Charles Curtin
1986-1987 Maggie Craig assumed the presidency of the Westettes in 1986 and along with ER Charlie, continued to work for the progress of Hollywood West.
Maggie Craig

Frank Gomez became the first Exalted Ruler to be installed in the new lodge in 1985. Our new facility brought a membership gain that had not been seen in the previous nineteen years, and the lodge was honored by Grand Lodge for its membership gain. The ritual team was again winners at this years contest.

B.J. Smith was Exalted Ruler in 1987-1988. Hollywood West was again honored when Chuck Kelly became our third District Vice President. The ritual team brought more honors to our lodge from the district ritual contest. Our blood bank continued to grow as did our steak dinners and Sunday brunch. We continued our ever popular Children's Easter Egg Hunt and family Thanksgiving dinner. Our pig roast was changes from Supper Bowl Sunday to the fourth of July.
Ginny McLoughlin was the Westettes president and the ladies continued their support of the lodge with their time and gifts. One of these gifts was a new set of officers jewels which were worn for the first time when they participated in the ritual contest. A fund to help with repairs to the building was started, and the first repairs were to the outside of the building. This fund is still in existence today.

BJ Smith
1987-1988

Ginny McLoughlin

Wendell Hibdon became our twenty-first ER in 1988, and Chuck Kelly was installed as DDGER. Courtney Warrenfeltz became drug awareness chairman and invited the ladies to join the committee. This year we held our “Elks 1st Annual Benefit” with the grand prize of $18,000 cash plus many other prizes. Colonel Newman hosted a “Womanless Wedding” our Super Bowl Sunday party, and Drug Wendell Hibon Awareness spaghetti dinner/ essay contest awards 1988-1989 program were cost successful, as our rousing Irish Feast for St Patrick's Day.

Ken Caldwell was installed as our twenty third Exalted Ruler in 1989. Our year started off with a birthday party for a special neighborhood boy who was battling cancer. The lodge held a raffle and along with the Westettes donated money toward his medical expenses. We were saddened to hear that on November 12,1989 his battle was lost. Under Kenny’s leadership we continued with past functions, added some new ones and ended up with a most successful year. Ken Caldwell

Mary Grace Felt, 1988-1989, was President of the Westettes. The ladies added to the fund for repairs and improvements plus donating another $1500 to the lodge.

Eileen Leroy was Westettes President in 1989-1990. Contributions from the ladies this year included a beer cooler, tile for the back porch, a coffee pot, ceiling tiles for the entire lodge plus money contributions of $3000.

Eileen Leroy
1989-1990

1990-91 saw John Fink as our twenty fourth ER. He too held many successful functions, a few of which were our first drug awareness walk –a-thon to help the “Starting Place” and our first Stray Elk program. Our new lodge was starting repairs and with the installation of the new ceiling tiles we decided that it was time to replace the carpet in the lounge. New wallpaper was hung in the lodge room, the back bar was renovated and new equipment was added to the kitchen.

Gloria DeVita was the Westette President and continued in the way they had done in the past with contributions of their time, talent, and money. The draperies in the lodge room were donated by the ladies in 1990-1991.

Courtney Warrenfeltz was our twenty fifth Exalted Ruler. Many successful functions were held starting with the 25th Anniversary Ball which was enjoyed by all. With the cooperation of the Westettes, a computerized cash register, four smoke eaters for the lodge room, a set of china, new carpet and a new dance floor were purchased.

With the loss of Westettes President Sandy Smith and Vice President Eleanor Klyberg, Past President Trudy Gomez took over as President of the Westettes. A barbecue grill and satellite dish were purchased for the lodge.
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Sandy Smith 1991-1992

Ted Dominick was the 26th Exalted Ruler in 1992-1993. Under his guidance we had many successful functions, A major effort by the lodge was started to pay off building fund bonds. Dick Ferguson was installed as District Vice President.

Ted Dominick 1992-1993

Dolores Monahan 1992-1993

With the leadership of the Westettes President Dolores Monahan new silverware was purchased along with donating $9000 the building fund bonds.

Jack Cahill 1993-1994

Diane Torra 1993-1994

In 1993-1994 Jack Cahill became our twenty seventh ER. Diane Torra was President of the Westettes. With joint cooperation, many new improvements were made in the lounge area, some of which were two smoke esters, a new cash register for the back bar, a second word processor for the office and storm shutters for the front doors. The lodge also purchased a new ice machine. Dick Ferguson was installed as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler.

Our 28th Exalted Ruler was Larry Eaton. Much to the lodges sorrow, Larry was our firsr ER to pass away in office. PER Wendell Hibdon was elected and installed to fulfill the duties of ER for the remainder of the year., during which the lodge purchased new lawn equipment and carpet.

Larry Eaton 1994-1995

PER
Wendell Hibdon

Liz Hartman, as President of the Westettes, presented the lodge with numerous gifts including new ceiling tiles.

Liz Hartman 1994-1995

1995-1996 saw Michael Leroy as our 29th ER with Phyllis Bauer as Westettes President. During this year, the Westettes put in a sound system plus numer

Michael Leroy 1995-1996

Phyllis Bauer 1995-1996

tem plus numerous other donations, one of which was a check for $2900 presented at the men's installation. The lodge replaced the roof of the building, and a pool tournament was started with Plantation Elks Lodge. Games were played alternately in each lodge

Jackie Smyth 1996*1997

J.J. Stanton became our 30th ER for the year 1996-1997. Due to personal problems, J.J. resigned his office and Marty DeVita assumed the position. New furniture was purchased by the Westette also a new freezer and walk in cooler.

Marty DeVita 1996-1997

In 1997-1998 we saw Marty DeVita become our Exalted Ruler with Alice Elwert as Westettes President. In May of 1997 we held our 30th Anniversary Celebration which included the Grand Lodge Mortgage Burning Ritual. Women were installed as Elk members. Marty passed away during his year and PER Red Elwart was installed to complete his term in office.

Marty DeVita 1997-1998

Alice Elwert 1997-1998

Gerhart “Red” Elwert

Michael Torra 1998-1999

In 1998-1999 Michael Torra served as Exalted Ruler with Gloria DeVita as Westettes President. With joint operations were made at the lodge some of which was new tile in the pool room and resurfacing and paint to our parking lot.

Gloria DeVita 1998-1999

Maurice “Moe” Boutin was elected ER for the year 1999-2000 as our 33rd Exalted Ruler. During that year the outside of the building was painted.

Joan Smith server as President of the Westettes.

Many functions were held to provide financial stability with the cooperation of many members and Westettes. Unfortunately the westettes voted to desolve at the end of the year and the remainder of their finances were presented to the Exalted Ruler.

Davie Moose Lodge joined us for their meetings and functions due to a fire that destroyed their lodge

Dave Lawton became our Exalted Ruler to serve in 2000-2001. With membership increasing, there were many successful fun activities going on. One major improvement made was redecorating of our men’s and ladies rooms. Tuesday night dinners were added and proved to be welcome by all.

Under the leadership of Fred Herrero during the 2001-2002 year many improvements were made to the lodge. New carpet was installed as well as painting the lodge. The addition of all round tables in our meeting room was a welcome. Wednesday night spaghetti dinners were added and proved very successful.

In 2002-2003, Art Hill became our 37th Exalted Ruler. During his year, the parking lot was resurfaced. New beer coolers were installed in the Social Quarters. Our by-laws were also revised

Bill Ferguson became our 38th Exalted Ruler to serve in 2003-2004. Major improvements in the lodge were new ceiling tiles, floor tiles, and carpeting. With many volunteers a beautiful new bar was installed in the lodge room to accommodate functions.

Our 39th Exalted Ruler in 2004-2004, was Art Hill. A very busy year with new bar stools and round tables in the Social Quarters were purchased. The lobby was redecorated with new furniture. Crawlers were installed to announce upcoming events.

Under the leadership of Brad Lewis in 2005-2006 year many improvements were made in the lodge. Security cameras, triple door refrigerators, new outside sign were all major improvements. Bar Bingo was rejuvenated and very successful.

The Plantation Elks Lodge #2273 joined us for meetings and functions while their new lodge was built.

Our 41stth Exalted Ruler in the 2006-2007 year is Jeanne Coffey . She was our first female Exalted Ruler. Many improvements were made in the lodge. Our lodge room was redone with new drywall and paint. A new air conditioner was also installed along with lights for the flag pole. The outside of the building was painted and new sign installed.

Walter Chohrek was our 42nd Exalted Ruler for 2007-2008. He started the 20/20 Raffle for new kitchen equipment, Rib Night, and the American Idol. He died during his term.

Sal Grilli, stepped in to finish the 2007-2008 as the 43rd Exalted Ruler. He laid the pavers for our patio, took over the Halloween party, and was the “Official Pooper Scooper” for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Jesse Clemence, was our Exalted Ruler for the years 2008-2009, 2009-2010. Funds was raised to extend the patio and install the “Tiki Bar.

Terry “Radar” Pinkerton, was our 45th Exalted Ruler for the year 2010-2011. ER Terry Pinkerton was in charge of the Blood Drive .
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Barbara Henry, was our 46th Exalted Ruler for the year 2011-2012. April 1st started with a fundraiser for the building fund. Through the year the Lodge had many functions, building our reserves and building funds but cutting back on expenses. Members have stepped forward with cleaning of the kitchen, lodge room, club, and painting of the front foyer and parking lot. The Memorial Butterfly garden was added and new palms planted in the parking lot. Hollywood West Elks will end our year with its 45th Anniversary Celebration.

Hollywood West Elks Lodge # 2365
Lodge Officers 2011-2012
Exalted Ruler …………..Barbara Henry, PER
Leading Knight…………….…….....Debbi Snell
Loyal Knight……………….………..Paul Houser
Lecturing Knight……….…..Richard Freeman
Secretary……………..…....Jeanne Coffey, PER
Treasurer………………………....Duane Schultz
Esquire……………….….Terry Pinkerton, PER
Chaplain…………………………..George Caffrey
Inner Guard……………………… .Larry Ulrich
Tiler………………………………...Jim Davidson
Five Year Trustee………….Michele Eufemia
Four Year Trustee…...Jesse Clemence, PER
Three Year Trustee………………...Ed Scanlon
Two Year Trustee……………...Jim Blanchard
One Year Trustee……………….…….Jim Slade
Presiding Justice…..Chuck Kelly, PDDGER

Eleventh Hour Toast Performed by PER’s

Right To Left:
PDDGER Chuck Kelly Brad Lewis Art Hill Jeanne Coffey Bill Ferguson Fred Herrero Jesse Clemons Frank Gomez Red Elbert

Best Wishes for the 45 Anniversary

2011-2012
“Lodge Crawl Gang “
Let’s do it again for another 45 years
Debbi Snell Barbara Henry PER

Congratulations Hollywood West Elks
Fred & Colleen Herrero

Lots of Luck in the Future Love Frank and Trudy Gomez

“Happy 45th Anniversary Hollywood West” Best Wishes Jim Whyte & Joan

“CONGRATULATIONS” SUNSHINE TABS, INC Brad Vogt bvogt@cloudnet.com

“Congratulations” Sunday Morning Golf & Breakfast Club

“Dino Fund” Helping families in need in the Hollywood area

“Congratulations” South Southeast District PER Association

“Congratulation” from your “Brunch Bunch” & “House Committee” Vickie Crosby, Chairman Donna Powers Frank Eufemia Frank Gomez, PER Terry “Radar” Pinkerton, PER

“Congratulations” to Hollywood West Elks Lodge 2365
Dick and Deloris Burns

“Congratulations”
Lee Vending

Congratulations!
Hollywood West Lodge #2365 On your 45th Anniversary!
From the Officers and Members of
Pompano Beach Elks Lodge 1898

SEMINOLE PARK
Barbara Pullen Manager
3301 North State Road 7 Hollywood, FL 33021
Office: 954-987-6961 Toll Free: 877-987-6961 seminolepark@aol.com

“Continued Success” George & Marie Caffrey 5 Grand Children: Krista, CJ, Nick, Patrick, & Casey

In Loving Memory For Gary Pullen (1440) Love - Barbara

Erik.Krauss.L9AG@statefarm.com

Best Wishes The Eufemia’s Frank, Barbara, Frankie, & Michele

“Congratulations Hollywood West Elks Lodge Show your Membership Card, Get a discount

“Congratulations to Hollywood West Elks #2365 for a job well done for 45 years Donna & Charlie

May the luck of the Irish always be with you
Chuck and Margaret

Best Wishes Jesse C & Jeanne C

“Moe” Genovese & Family Congratulations' on your 45th

“2011—2012” Hollywood
West
Elks
Lodge
2365
PER’S

Debbi Snell’s
“Little Angels”
My son Cody with grandson Chase & baby Kyleigh “May she rest in Peace “

Best Wishes Jack Kelly & Barbara Henry, PER

Don’t forget the “Doggie Bag”
Foxy & Mojo

Thank you for years of dedicated service to “Santa & his Helpers”

Santa & Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue