Rochester, NY #24

NY WEST CENTRAL District No. 6560

Guest Book

Ed Becker (biged.7837@verizon.net)

from Watertown, NY, Lodge #496

Greetings from ER Tim Griffith and Members of Watertown, NY Lodge 496

“Gate Way To The 1000 Islands”

Winter has just about left our neck of the woods, and the geese are heading back to the north country. Its warming up and maple sap is starting to run. Can’t wait to have some fresh New York State maple syrup!

Just stopped by to say hello and view your web page, maybe get some new ideas.

If your are in our area, why not stop by and say Hello! You can find directions to our Lodge on our web site under Links.

Thanks, Ed Becker, Lodge Webmaster

Posted 03/15/2009 at 6:56 AM

Debra J. Shuleski (debbuild34@hotmail.com)

from South Plainfield, NJ, Lodge #2298

WHAT IS THIS COUNTRY COMING TO ??????? I CHECKED IT ON SNOPES & IT SAYS: TRUE !

This should make your blood boil...it DOES mine!

ABC NEWS BANS FLAG LAPEL PINS!

YESTERDAY THE BRASS AT ABC NEWS ISSUED ORDERS FORBIDDING REPORTERS TO WEAR LAPEL PIN AMERICAN FLAGS OR OTHER PATRIOTIC INSIGNIA. THEIR REASONING WAS THAT ABC SHOULD REMAIN NEUTRAL ABOUT 'CAUSES'.

SINCE WHEN IS SUP P ORT FOR PREVENTING DEATH AND DESTRUCTION SOME SORT OF A 'CAUSE'? SINCE WHEN IS PATRIOTISM TO BE DISCOURAGED?

I URGE YOU TO BOYCOTT ABC AND ITS SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES. WE ARE SLOWLY LOSING EVERYTHING OUR COUNTRY STANDS FOR AND EVERYTHING OUR MEN AND WOMEN FOUGHT AND DIED TO PRESERVE!

PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO AS MANY AS YOU CAN. THIS HAS BEEN VERIFIED THROUGH: http://www.snopes.com/rumors/noflags.asp

Exalted Ruler Debra J. Shuleski

Posted 01/13/2009 at 7:35 AM

Nicholas Filonovich (Past Exalted Ruler) (nfilonovich@rochester.rr.com)

from Albion, NY, Lodge #1006

I would like to wish your Lodge (which I hope to get to soon) a very happy Holidays. Your Lodge has a nice website and hope that all is well in your Lodge.

Sincerely, Nick Filonovich PER Albion, 1006

Posted 11/29/2008 at 12:21 AM

JOE BARNELLO (jbarnello@rpsc.net)

from Syracuse, NY, Lodge #31

SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY FOR THE ROAST

Posted 10/02/2008 at 3:13 PM

Ralph Reid (rreid03@gmail.com)

from Raceway, AZ, Lodge #2852

Posted 09/11/2008 at 7:39 AM

Chuck Masselli (jinx46@hotmail.com)

from Lake Wales, FL, Lodge #1974

Nice site. We'll be in to see you with the motorhome on 22 or 23 June. Looking forward to it.

Posted 05/17/2008 at 5:58 PM

Jim Wallace (jimwallace43@netzero.net)

from Placerville, CA, Lodge #1712

I was raised in Rochester and attended West High back in the 60's. Just thought I'd look to see what lodges are near the old homestead for the next trip to the area. Thanks

Posted 03/20/2008 at 12:19 PM

Lana Lang (lana@yahoo.com)

Just browsing.

Posted 03/19/2008 at 8:15 AM

DOUGLAS W CONIBER (dconiber@yahoo.com)

from Raleigh, NC, Lodge #735

good afternoon,

i resided in rochester for approximately 58 years. retired from kodak during 1992.

in 1955 i moved to raleigh nc. i joined the raleigh elks about 5 years ago, lodge 735. i find i spend time in rochester as well as naples fl.

i would like to transfer my membership to my home town, rochester.

please advise me of the procedure.

Posted 03/07/2008 at 2:17 PM

Leonard Borucki (lenseven3@msn.com)

from Fort Collins, CO, Lodge #804

While visiting Fort Collins,Colorado I joined the Order of Elks and was initiated there. Now that I'm back in New York I'll investigate the Rochester Lodge #24. Looking forward to it.

Posted 02/22/2008 at 8:20 AM

Timothy E. Kelly, PSP (Elkpddtim@aol.com)

from Watertown, NY, Lodge #496

Outstanding job on Rochester's Web page. Hope to see you lall soon. Happy Holidays to all in #24

Posted 12/26/2007 at 11:06 AM

Joe Fletcher (jfletcher560@hotmail.com)

from Plymouth, NH, Lodge #2312

I belong to the Plymouth, NH Elks #2312, member #1073. Great website! I am going out to Rochester, NY for training the week of 11/12/2007 and plan to visit your lodge if I get the chance. Keep up the good work! Regards, Joe

Posted 11/08/2007 at 9:31 AM

Joan Thompson (joanthompson@hotmail.com)

from Telluride, CO, Lodge #692

Lodge 24 ~ Each of you was a joy to meet. Thank you so much for your hospitality last Wednesday. In Elkdom, **joan

Posted 07/28/2007 at 2:38 PM

Al Shemanski (alss@ptd.net)

from Hazleton, PA, Lodge #200

Hi I am looking for new ideas for our VHP and plan on visiting all the elks lodges VHP. Keep up the good work and please visit our VHP

Best Wishes Al

Posted 07/08/2007 at 7:38 AM

Ken Rodd (casihotrodd@aol.com)

from Concord, NH, Lodge #1210

Hello, Great looking Web Site and lodge. This place looks like a great site to have a "Chili Cookoff" to raise money for charity- which in this case would be the charity of your lodges choice.

Posted 07/02/2007 at 10:45 PM

DeWayne Jones (tracker_jones@yahoo.com)

from Pawhuska, OK, Lodge #2542

As Webmaster of our Lodge, I am visiting all VHP's for new and creative ideas. Please visit our site and sign our book. If I can help you in anyway with your site feel free to contact me.

Thank you!

Posted 03/15/2007 at 4:09 PM

Anne (athompsom@rochester.rr.com)

from Penn Yan, NY, Lodge #1722

Great job on the web site LOVE the halloween pictures

Posted 02/24/2007 at 6:57 PM

Robert D. Richardson (rdrichardson@frontiernet.net)

Posted 01/19/2007 at 9:49 AM

Norm Donovan, PER (per2510@pacbell.net)

from Los Banos, CA, Lodge #2510

You have a lot of information, but it would be nice if you had a short history of your lodge.

It would be very informative to those of us who are into the history of the Elks to know when your lodge was insituted.

Posted 01/11/2007 at 7:48 PM

Norm Donovan, PER (per2510@pacbell.net)

from Los Banos, CA, Lodge #2510

Posted 01/11/2007 at 7:48 PM

Mareshea Green (green_mareshea@yahoo.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Thank You for the scholarship opportunity.

Posted 12/13/2006 at 3:46 PM

Bob Gillis (bob.gillis@yahoo)

from Winthrop, MA, Lodge #1078

Greetings from Winthrop MA. Lodge #1078, If your ever in our area be sure and stop in. You can also click on over check out our web page and sign our guest book. Our Lodge is minutes from Boston, in 2007 we are celebrating 100 years of Elkdom Bob Gillis Lodge Historian

Posted 09/25/2006 at 7:54 AM

Cheryl Newell (cnewell@ummc.org)

from Batavia, NY, Lodge #950

Love to come too your lodge for great food and people

Posted 09/22/2006 at 8:22 AM

Bob Erwin (boberwin@yahoo.com)

from Bradenton, FL, Lodge #1511

Hey There - Just looking for info. Will be visiting family in Rochester/Canandaigua Aug 29-Sep 3. I am th Loyal Knight at Bradenton Fl #1511.

Posted 08/28/2006 at 8:51 AM

FRANK SEILER (C.P.ROCHESTER) (frankseiler@rochester.rr.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

DID A GREAT JOB AT YOUR 1ST MUSIC FESTIVAL. ON 7/23/06. LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR SEE YOU ALL SOON. MANY THANKS FRANK

Posted 07/26/2006 at 1:22 PM

Andy Wolke (Awolke1@optonline.net)

from Smithtown, NY, Lodge #2036

Greetings from Smithtown NY Lodge #2036 If your ever in our area be sure and stop in. You can also click on over check out our web page and sign our guest book.

Andy Wolke #2036 Web Master.

Posted 07/24/2006 at 8:21 PM

cliff lenox,pddger (deputy2487@MSN.COM)

from Edison, NJ, Lodge #2487

found your website by accident,now i can`t wait to go to your lodge, for such an hold lodge, you have a great mix of members. will get directions from map quest and stop by. you guys and ladies know how tp party and still get your work down in Elkdom,cliff

Posted 07/20/2006 at 11:47 AM

Susan McKeever (LadyER2067@hotmail.com)

Checked out your website because I'll be there for fall convention. Are you holding the Youth Golf Contest?

Thanks,

Susan

Posted 05/31/2006 at 10:56 AM

Merle Weiss (mweiss01@sbcglobal.net)

from Dallas, TX, Lodge #71

I just returned to Dallas, Texas after visiting in Rochester. While there I decided to stop in at a Lodge as see what was going on up there. I would like to say that I was welcomed and enjoyed my short visit. Thank you.

Posted 05/29/2006 at 10:20 PM

R. Patterson (Rpatterson103@aol.com)

from North Attleboro, MA, Lodge #1011

I belong to the North Attleboro Ma Emblems #264. And i am also the 2nd Vice President in the State Association. We bought a home at the Villages and would like to know were you meet. My husband is and Elk.

Posted 05/21/2006 at 4:42 PM

Roger Gaston (rgaston1@comcast.net)

from Pittsburgh, PA, Lodge #11

My wife and I will be in town friday the 28th and are woundering if the lodge will be open? What are the Lodge hours? Is there any entertainment this weekend? R Gaston

Posted 04/26/2006 at 7:43 PM

Timmy Turmoil of FULL TILT (sabrefreeeek@juno.com)

if anyone is interested pictures areposted from the saturday nite show on our yahoo group: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/fulltilt/

please feel free to check them out...also contact me if you'd like copies

Posted 01/25/2006 at 10:00 AM

Candy Sweet (candysweet321@hotmail.com)

Full Tilt and I had such a blast performing for y'all last night!! Let's hope that's not the last time we see each other :)

Thanks again for welcoming us with open arms!

Posted 01/22/2006 at 7:05 PM

Timmy Turmoil of FULL TILT (sabrefreeeek@juno.com)

Excellent website...thanx for the plugs

Posted 01/12/2006 at 10:19 AM

Carol Wilke (carol.wilke@kodak.com)

Posted 01/03/2006 at 11:13 AM

Carrole Corrigan (Carrole_Corrigan@Yahoo.com)

from Wilkinsburg, PA, Lodge #577

Hope to get in to see the Amundson's soon. It has been quite a while.

Posted 12/22/2005 at 7:02 PM

Bob Rathmann (robert.rathmann@xerox.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Just checked out the site. Looks good.

Posted 12/05/2005 at 9:28 AM

Sam (Plainssamuel@aol.com)

Looks cool!

Posted 11/18/2005 at 10:49 AM

helene perrotto (dyliasdrummer@yahoo.com)

hi APRYL!!!!!!

Posted 11/06/2005 at 10:26 AM

Will Frank (willfrank@bigpond.com.au)

Hi i have been serching your web site looking for some imformation on a founding farther of the ELKS. While on a fishing trip to Strahan i visited the loacl cemetery as i gave the best view of the bay, while there i found a grave with a plaque which had a lenghty inscription dedicated to a loacal theater manager. His Name is Thomas Gratton Giggs Born Buffalo NY 1835 Died at Strahan Tasmania Australia 1899 a plaque on his grave states that he was one of the four who founded the Benevolent and protective order of elks of the USA.

Posted 10/24/2005 at 3:38 PM

Kathy Erwin (kathleenerwin@hotmail.com)

from Webster-Fairport, NY, Lodge #2396

Just put my info on line hope to stop in and see your lodge

Posted 10/19/2005 at 2:46 PM

Don Fort (donfort@netzero.net)

from Mount Holly, NJ, Lodge #848

I'am goinging to be traveling thruogh looking for a lodge for lunch.

Posted 09/18/2005 at 4:09 PM

Tina Schrier (schriertina@hotmail.com)

hello, I saw the name of Steve Parmeter mentioned on your site. If this is the same Steve Parmeter that was attending Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1995 doing graduate work, then I am an old college friend who would love to hear from him again. I know its a long shot but thought I'd give it a try.

Thanks, Tina

Posted 09/07/2005 at 12:01 AM

Duncan Elks Lodge (elksdgcc@cableone.net)

from Duncan, OK, Lodge #1446

It’s great to see other Elks Lodges using the web. Our Lodge 1446 is also on the Elks page, please drop by and sign our guest book. We also have our own web page listed as: www.duncanelksclub.org. We have a 18 hole golf course, pro shop, ballroom, dining room, swimming pool, card room, lounge, and 19th hole. If you or any of your members are ever in Duncan, Oklahoma, please stop by and play a round of golf and have dinner. We would love to have other Elks come and see us.

Sam Amerson

Posted 07/25/2005 at 7:09 AM

Norma Jean Petote (petotenj@twcny.rr.com)

from Liverpool, NY, Lodge #2348

Hello, Just checking out your web site. Very cool. When in Rochester we will be visting your lodge.

We met a couple of members at the Spring Convention.

Liverpool Lodge # 2348 Norma Jean & Tony Petote

Posted 06/05/2005 at 8:45 AM

Stephen Lawton (mlynch@twcny/rr.com)

from Ogdensburg, NY, Lodge #772

Hello All, Just crusing the web and thought I'd say hi from up here in Ogdensburg.My e-mail address is imgaffer@yahoo.com Steve

Posted 05/08/2005 at 7:36 PM

Cheryl Watson (chertim@localnet.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Mark, As usual everything is awesome. Keep up the great work.

Posted 04/25/2005 at 7:56 PM

Don Picotte (picod@sprintmail.com)

from Wolcott, NY, Lodge #1763

Nice web site. Good luck to your new officers.

Don P.

Posted 03/25/2005 at 12:53 PM

victor (talk2mryluv@yahoo.com)

hi there

Posted 03/10/2005 at 5:44 PM

Jeff Hanson (jeff_hanson25@hotmail.com)

Bruce Hanson said he will bring the Genny Cream Ale to all of the events for the rest of the year. Break out the check book for your fellow Elks Dad.

Posted 03/10/2005 at 3:03 PM

Christine Ong (Cong9915@yahoo.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Just wanted to say hello !

Nice website -

Posted 01/15/2005 at 10:05 AM

Michael Stout (stout304cj@yahoo.com)

Hello, I recently recieved a box of old stuff from one om my aunts. One of the items was a gold medal over a purple ribon with B.P.O.E 24 at the top and the medal reads "New York Elks Convention*Rochester N.Y. june 1921" It has a raised elk in the center. I believe it belonged to my great grandfather Leo E Butler. Is there some way to find out more about Leo's involvement in the Elks. Thank You

Posted 12/29/2004 at 7:10 PM

Donna LeGault (Donna.LeGault@greece.k12.ny.us)

I'm a college coordinator at Odyssey Academy in Greece, NY. I have a senior applying for a scholarship. I will mail in out after the holiday break. Happy Holidays!

Posted 12/22/2004 at 10:35 AM

hank heinlein (elkof2823@aol.com)

from St. Lucie West, FL, Lodge #2823

hi from sunny florida

Posted 11/25/2004 at 11:35 AM

thomas maloney (tmaloney56@aol.com)

Bill and Pat Swisher It was great seeing you in Saratoga! Got your very nice note! Stay in touch. Tom and Susan

Posted 10/07/2004 at 7:54 PM

robert gregan (a595164@aol.com)

from Brick, NJ, Lodge #2151

hi i am the leading knight in the brick nj lodge 2151 and i saw your guest book and i liked to say hello i wil be exaulted ruler in apri 2005 robert gregan

Posted 09/28/2004 at 9:23 AM

Daniel LaPointe (lapointedr@mail.ports.navy.mil)

from Dover, NH, Lodge #184

Posted 08/04/2004 at 10:46 AM

Lorrie Ogborn (Dlogborn1@yahoo.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Posted 06/28/2004 at 2:11 PM

Cindy Bauer (events@greyhoundadopt.org)

We recently had our annual picnic of retired racing greyhounds at the lodge number 24 shelter - we had a wonderful time and thank lodge officer Mr. Laroy Burgess for making the day so enjoyable for all of us. We salute you on your support of our veterans and for the many other charitable things you do for our community. Thank You!

Posted 06/24/2004 at 7:31 PM

Ron Jasper (rejasper@hotmail.com)

from Seneca Falls, NY, Lodge #992

very well done website

Posted 06/10/2004 at 6:12 AM

Mary Ann and Laroy Burgess (burgess@netsync.net)

It's great that we get to see what Lodge #24 is doing throughout the year. Another great way to see all the pictures of the activities of our son and his family. The website is very interesting and thorough. A really fine job. Well done!!!

Posted 05/28/2004 at 12:25 PM

Gerry Singer (gnsbear@texhoma.net)

from Duncan, OK, Lodge #1446

Hi there Elks. I just wanted to welcome you from the Duncan Lodge #1446, home of Mr. James Beyl the Oklahoma Elks State President for 2004-2005. Stop by and see us for a round of golf and dinner. Check out our webpage at www.duncanelksclub.org.

Gerry Singer Esquire Duncan Lodge #1446

Posted 05/19/2004 at 9:56 PM

Deborah Willis (debwillis2@juno.com)

Always wanted to be part of the Elks my family have been members all my life.

Posted 05/08/2004 at 7:35 PM

Laura Elia (RomeElksLodge96@aol.com)

from Rome, NY, Lodge #96

Your site is terrific! I am checking out the sites as we are trying to get our Rome Lodge on one too and I am getting many ideas from visiting all of these. Thanks, it has been a pleasure! Good Luck and Great Job

Posted 04/21/2004 at 11:50 AM

Lori Rathgeber, Esquire (LoriR@BrickElks.org)

from Brick, NJ, Lodge #2151

You have a terific website, and a great Lodge! It's refreshing to see other Lodges on the Virtual website! Keep up the good work!

Posted 04/14/2004 at 10:11 PM

Ken Maul (KenLiz1623@wmconnect)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Just checked out the site for the first time, it's pretty awesome baby...keep up the good work and great effort. Ken & Liz

Posted 04/02/2004 at 10:35 AM

GEORGE BROCK (BROCKG101@AOL.COM)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

HI MARK YES ITS GEORGE.I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I BELONG TO THE MOOSE CLUB, THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE VFW POST 307 AND THE ELKS LODGE 24 AND THAT THE ELKS LODGE WEBSITE IS THE BEST OF ALL. GREAT JOB, REAL NICE, WEB-SITE-GREAT AND USER FRIENDLY.

THANKS AGAIN GEORGE

Posted 04/01/2004 at 1:09 PM

John O'Brien (jobr@thevillages.net)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Mark, Great job on the Flash As I haven't received a hardcopy since I moved in June (despite repeated attempts), your e-mail flash is my only contact. Hope to see you in May and shake your hand.

Posted 03/29/2004 at 3:52 PM

Kirk Gray (elkslodg@rochester.rr.com)

from Seneca Falls, NY, Lodge #992

Posted 03/27/2004 at 3:38 PM

Rock Anderson (rock@prescottelks.org)

from Prescott, AZ, Lodge #330

Greeting from You are invited you to visit our web site prescottelks.org We have a page listing all know Elks Lodge Websites: Elks Lodge Web Sites Across America Please let us know if you have a Elks Website and it is not listed listed.

Posted 03/27/2004 at 1:15 AM

Bruce Hanson (psr497@aol.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Mark, thanks again for help from Faye and me.We truly appreciate it. BAH

Posted 03/23/2004 at 10:21 AM

Lou Zicari (LPZicari@webtv,net)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Posted 03/10/2004 at 10:05 PM

Nancy Shea (sheanane@aol.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Jello Mark !!!!!! What a great job your doing on this website.

Posted 03/02/2004 at 9:24 PM

Tracey Malay (GINOS1GIRL@peoplepc.com)

hey mark bal how are ya?

c u soon

Posted 02/20/2004 at 6:40 PM

Lyn Smith

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Nice work, Mark

Posted 02/20/2004 at 4:09 PM

Apryl (adanko@teamdkb.com)

The cruise page looks great. It looks so good it makes me want to go. Can we?

Posted 02/19/2004 at 7:55 AM

Tammy Pfister (BONGOSGIRL@AOL.COM)

from Elkhart, IN, Lodge #425

I was searching for a pavilion to hold my daughters first birthday party at and came accross this site. My husband is currently the ER at the Elkhart, IN lodge. We travel to Rochester several times a year and have never been to the Rochester lodge. We will stop by next time we are in town.

Posted 02/16/2004 at 8:32 AM

Gary Kaminska (garykaminska@yahoo.com)

My brother, Don, is a member of the Elks in Florida. Thought I'd check out your website. Looks interesting.

Posted 02/15/2004 at 5:28 PM

Laroy Burgess (lburgess@rochester.rr.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Great job on the cruise page. The whole site is the best I've seen. Keep up the good work

Laroy

Posted 02/15/2004 at 8:43 AM

Dave Taney (David.Taney@celltechgroup.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Mark, The lodge website is awesome! Everything you need to know about any of our lodge activities is right here on this site. Keep up the good work!

Posted 02/13/2004 at 5:50 AM

RAYMOND R BUISSON JR PER (raybee@adelphia.net)

from Bellows Falls, VT, Lodge #1619

Posted 02/11/2004 at 1:14 AM

Norm Jones (njonesper@cox.net)

from Mission Viejo-Sddlbk Vlly, CA, Lodge #2444

Congratulations on a great site. Very informative and user friendly.

Posted 02/06/2004 at 2:12 PM

John Wolfe (bgbdwoof0203@aol.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Mark, Great job on the web site, because of your efforts which you should be highly commended, you bring our lodge to the pinnacle when it comes to imformation, being complete and up to date. keep up the outstanding work! John Wolfe

Posted 02/05/2004 at 9:14 PM

Dick Brock (dickb33@yahoo.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Not only is the Flash at its best, but this Web site says it all. Thanks

Posted 01/07/2004 at 9:56 AM

Dick Brock (dbrock33@yahoo.com)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Super job on the flash. Good info on past and future events. Thanks

Posted 01/07/2004 at 9:53 AM

DUANE AMUNDSON (amundson@frontiernet.net)

from Rochester, NY, Lodge #24

Mark great job on the wed site. thanks

Posted 01/04/2004 at 7:11 PM

Sybre (syberchicky@yahoo.com)

Nice site, great layout. Which html editor do you employ to create and maintain these pages???

Sybre...

Posted 11/14/2003 at 10:35 PM

Bob Binggeli (rjbin611@rochester.rr.com)

from Webster-Fairport, NY, Lodge #2396

Posted 11/10/2003 at 6:58 PM

Angie Wyatt (awyatt@cortland-co.org)

from Cortland, NY, Lodge #748

I am attending the NYS School Board Convention in Rochester (leaving in about 10 minutes). I will be there until Sunday so if I get a chance I will try to stop at your Lodge.

Posted 10/22/2003 at 12:54 PM