Founded in 1901
Exalted Ruler - Greg Prohaska, PER
Leading Knight - John (Bud) Jesih
Loyal Knight - John Orr
Lecturing Knight - Lisa Anuskiewicz
Secretary - Paul Stasko, PER
Treasurer - Debbie Checkeye
Esquire - Mary Ellen Rutkowski
Tiler - May Prohaska
Inner Guard - Stanley (Bucky) Lojak
Chaplain - Kim Cuneo
Three Year Trustee - Aaron Sasinoski
Two Year Trustee - Erik Checkeye
One Year Trustee - Rick Smith, PER
219 E 6th Street
Tarentum, PA 15084
Mailing Address:
Tarentum Elks No. 644
P.O. Box 6
Tarentum, PA 15084
Lodge Meetings:
2nd Monday of
each month at 7:30, please arrive
by 7:15.
New Lodge Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. **
Thursday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. **
Friday 5 p.m. to Midnight
Saturday 5 p.m. to Midnight
**Lodge will remain open past 10 p.m. if busy.
Hello Elks! I would like to start off by WELCOMING our NEW MEMBERS!! I am looking forward to seeing you all at the Lodge. I am extremely excited about this year and all the fresh ideas and enthusiasm our new officers will instill in the Lodge. Thank you for accepting your positions, and I believe we will all work great TOGETHER!
All of the departing officers deserve a huge THANK YOU from all of our members for the awesome work they have done and the commitment they made! I personally want to “thank you”, and I am looking forward to your continued support and advice.
On another note, we have provided 54 Welcome Home Kits for veterans since we have been involved with this amazing program. A “high-five” to all for the work we have done to make this a success.
We have several events, including a variety of entertainment, planned for this year so keep an eye on the newsletter and your emails. The “Light-Up” board on the far wall by the bar will continue to list all monthly events as well as important dates at a glance.
I am looking forward to a great year and hope all our members are as well!
-Greg Prohaska
REINSTATEMENTS
If you know anyone who has been dropped from the roles for non-payment of dues and would
like to return to the Lodge, our by-laws permit us to waive the re-instatement fee for the months
of January and February. Please let them know – we would love to see them back!
2024-25 DUES
Dues notices will be going out at the end of February. I just wanted to give you a heads-up that
our dues will be increasing for the next Lodge year due to assessments from the organization
that are outside of the Tarentum Lodge Control. The dues for the 2024-25 Lodge year will be
$59 for regular members and $39 for life members. It is still an honor to belong to such an
amazing organization!
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
If you have been a member of our Lodge for 30 consecutive years then you are eligible for life
membership. If this is you, please let the Lodge know by email to
elks644@elks644.comcastbize.net and we will address this for you.
Fraternally,
Paul W. Stasko, PER
Lodge ENF Chairman
04/06 – Shot O’ Soul Band 8-11pm - Members & Guests Welcome!
04/10 – AttaBoy’s Soup Order Pick-Up Between 5-8pm
04/13 – Member Appreciation Night 6-8pm
04/20 – Ca$h Ba$h 2-7pm (doors open at noon) Followed by Karaoke with Bucky-Okie 8-11pm
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!! There will be a sign-up sheet by the Daily Book.
04/27 – Donny Elroy Band 8-11pm
Starting in April, our one and only, Bucky-Okie will be in the house the 3rd Saturday of every month!!
05/04 – Up The River Band 8-11pm
05/09 – 1st Tarentum Night Market 5-8pm
05/12 – Mother’s Day Brunch 1-3pm Moms are free and all guests are $10 ea. Includes hot coffee/tea and pop Cash bar available
05/18 – Bucky-Okie Karaoke 8-11pm
We have some new and exciting things we are working on including Elks Clothing for purchase.
The Elks National Drug Awareness Program strives to teach all children and parents about the dangers of illegal drug use and prevent the abuse of legalized and prescription drugs. As the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, the program relies on state, district and Lodge volunteers to promote a drug-free lifestyle. By taking pride in America’s communities and youth, the program takes action against youth drug use through education and inspiration.
Please encourage your school aged children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. to participate.
Also, keep in mind that this is open to the public and you do not need to be a child of member to participate.
To learn more and download the forms, visit our Programs page.
Our monthly newsletter is back! Thanks Debbie Checkeye! Be sure to check out the goings on at our lodge for the month. Click on this link to view this month's Newsletter.
We would like information on our absent members for our website. If you are interested in sharing this, please contact Kathy Gaston at kath817@gmail.com
We are looking to grow our Elks! Do you know of any family, relatives and
friends who would enjoy our Lodge? Please invite them to attend an event with
you or bring them in for dinner and a beverage. Applications are available in the
entry hallway. All they will need is a $10 deposit along with a completed
application. When they are initiated, the $10 will be applied towards their dues. If
you have any membership questions, please contact Debbie Checkeye at
Attaboys Food Service is in our kitchen every Wednesday-Friday. They offer a wide variety of delicious foods on their menus. Visit our Elks Kitchen page to see Weekly/Monthly Specials, Lenten Menu and the 2024 Menu.
Dart League started last week and will play every Thursday at 6pm. Shelley has a full team, but if you would like to play or be on the list please contact her.
The first game of the season is at our lodge against SAC. Start time is 7 p.m.
Anyone interested in playing or would like more information, please contact Lou Prignon at 724-889-7277.
Do you or someone you know like to play cards, be a part of a team, enjoy a night out and have some fun with friends while enjoying dinner? – then this is for you!!
The Ladies’ Euchre League is looking for players. They meet every other Thursday at 5:30pm.
This is a non-travelling league and is held at the Elks Lodge.
All are welcome and this is open to the public.
For more information, please contact Terri Bowser at (724) 295-3253 or email at bpoetarentum644@gmail.com
Wednesday Night Bingo
Doors open at 5 p.m.