Franklin Notes

  • President Dave Bregenzer hopes that everyone had a wonderful summer and is ready to get into the fall season and involved with the activities that the club will present. Along with the special events, we will be having entertainment on several Saturday nights. So come out and dine and dance with us.
  • Dave also wishes to make everyone aware that downstairs is always a smoking area. The upstairs ballroom is non smoking if non members are present for any activity taking place. If the activity is for members only then smoking is allowed.
  • We would like to remember the following members who are no longer with us, Norbert Kacvsynski, Glenn Madensky, Steve Szep, Joseph Ferraro, Helen Ruditis and Dottie Bloss.
  • Lottery calendars for 2010 are now  available. They may be purchased from Orrin Rabenold or any officer. If you have purchased calendars in the past, you may still obtain the same number unless someone else has purchased it. As of January 1, 2010 any numbers not purchase will be sold to the first person requesting that number. The price is still $30 for the year. They make great Christmas presents.
  • For our members convenience the kitchen is open and we have a great assortment of appetizers, sandwiches and platters. Kitchen hours are Wed. & Thurs. 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5:00 p.m. to Midnight, Sun. 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The basic menu can be found below. Daily specials are posted at the club.
  • Stop by and check out our four LCD HD TVs over the bar and our 50" and 60" Plasma TVs by the pool table and shuffleboard. Watch your favorite show, movie or sports event seven days a week. Baseball playoffs are here along with NFL Football.
  • Come celebrate on Wednesday November 26th with our Pre Thanksgiving Party. Bingo at 7:00 p.m. & music from 9:00 p.m. to ??. Kitchen specials available.
  • After a short rain shower, our family picnic at the Catasauqua Playground was a great success, due to the outstanding work of Stan and Marilee Ruditis and their committee. Plenty of good food, refreshments, swimming and games for all.
  • Congratulations to Kay Dietrich and Jim Weber who won the summer shuffleboard league championship and tournament. The Ruditis's placed second in the league and the Mann's Came in second in the tournament. Everybody had a good time at the Hollywood Casino as their reward for a successful season. We heard Big Al likes the ponies.
  • The newsletter recently mailed to all members contained three tickets for our annual turkey drawing to be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Many new items  like refrigerators, freezer, new side roof, repairs on equipment and other incidentals have been paid for by the profits made from these ticket sales. So please buy these tickets to help defray costs and keep our bar prices low. Drawing will be at 10:00 p. m. with cost of the tickets being $2 each or 3 for $5. Money will be given away along with 15 turkeys. SHEP will play from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. If you sell twenty five (25) tickets, you will receive a free turkey.
  • With the death of Steve Szep, there wasn't as much enthusiasm in the Franklin golf league this year.
  • Our annual Bill Urich memorial golf tournament was a big success. Everyone received a day of golf, food, refreshments and prizes. The winners of the scramble were Jim Mustacchia, Rich Demko, Chris Gessler and Ron Koch. We thank Jim Dietrich from Brown Daub for their donation of a new car if you had a hole in one. Also we thank the many hole sponsors and the committee heads Kay Dietrich, Mike Ross and Scott Loring, and all the volunteers who helped out. Money realized from the tournament ($1250.00) and the club's match of $1250.00 was donated to the Cancer Society in Bill's honor With the death of Steve Szep, there wasn't as much enthusiasm in the Franklin golf league this year.
  • Mike Heck stated the Franklin Red Sox Senior baseball team is headed for Florida for a national tournament.
  • Ron Rapee stated that the bowlers fared well in the state tournament with Jon Walters the big winner.
  • The last bean bag tourney held was a big hit with Gail Moyet and Jim Weber winning the trophy. Check at club for next tournament date.
  • The Club with help from the auxiliary are going to run Sunday Bar Bingo once a month. October 25, 2009 will be the first one. It will be run similar to the week day bingo with a few changes. Most prizes will be for money but some could be a variety of items. Cost will be $1.00 per game and $1.00 per card for the jackpot. Starting time will be 1 p.m. Kitchen will be open.
  • The second floor ballroom is available to members for parties. For details on hall rental, rules and regulations in our ballroom call Tim at he club at 610-435-3613.

    • IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS

    As a private club, only members and their guests are allowed entry. If someone you do not know attempts entry along with you, DO NOT ALLOW THEM. If they are members, they will understand the reason you are not letting them in. They can use their own key fob to enter after you close the door or ring the buzzer for the bartender. If you are bringing in a guest, make sure you know who the person is. It is not recommended that you invite someone whom you have just met at another bar to come in as your guest. You just never know who some people are!

    DATES TO REMEMBER

    • MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - Every Monday Night - NFL on Big Screen HD Television

    • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 - Nomination of Officers and Trustees at General Meeting 9:00 p.m.

    • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 - Halloween Party - Prizes for Best Costumes - Music by SHEP 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

    • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - Turkey Social - Drawing 10 p.m. - Tickets $2 or 3 for $5 - Music by SHEP from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

    • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - Election of Officers and Trustees - Times to be posted at the club

    • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - Pre-Thanksgiving Party - Lots of Fun & Entertainment - Bingo at 7:00 p.m. - Music from 9:00 p.m. to ???

    • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Eve Party - Food from Noon till 4:00 p.m. - (Club opens at 12:00 p.m. closes at 5:00 p.m.)

    • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 - New Years Eve Party (Open House) - Music 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. - Hats - Noisemakers - Food - Toast at Midnight - (Bring Covered Dish)

    • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 -  Super Bowl Party & Meat Drawing - Starts at 4:00 p.m. Discounts and Food (Bring Covered Dish)

    • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 -  Anniversary Dinner Dance - Scottish Rite Banquet Hall - Limited Tickets

     AUXILIARY DATES TO REMEMBER

    • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - Decorate Hall for Christmas Party - 7 p.m.

    • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 - Wrap Kids Christmas Gifts - 7 p.m.

    • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 - Breakfast with Santa - 8 to 11:30 - Ages 0 through 8 - Register at the Bar, Deadline is November 20

    • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 - Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party - $5.00 Exchange Gift - Covered Dish - Entertainment

    • FRIDAY, MARCH 26 - Annual Banquet - Look for Details Later

    ACTIVITIES  

    • FRANKLIN ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
      The next breakfast will be on  Sunday, November 1.  As usual, the breakfast crew  will be serving from 8am to 11:00am. Eggs, Omelets, Pancakes, French Toast, Creamed Chipped Beef, Coffee, Tomato and Orange Juice.  All you can eat still a bargain at $6.00.
    • BAR BINGO
      Wednesdays - 7:00 p.m. Jackpots Start at $100 -- Washline Starts at $20 and Rolls Over -- Lots of Fun!!! 

            

    WHILE IN CLUB CHECK BULLETIN BOARDS AND COMPUTER SIGNS FOR MORE INFORMATION

    THE FRANKLIN GRILLE

    Standard Menu Items (Subject to change - always check the menus and boards at the club for the latest )

    Appetizers
    Sandwiches
    Fresh Cut Freedom Fries Burgers
    Franklin Wings (12 Pcs) California Burger
    Corn Puffs Steak
    Mozzarella Sticks Chicken Breast
    Jalapeno Poppers Chicken Steak
    Combos from Above Grilled Chicken
      Sausage
    Pierogies (3) Deep Fried or Sautéed Breaded Haddock
    Chicken Fingers BLT's

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    Platters
    Menu Changes During Week

    All Sandwiches Can Add Cheese, Tomato or Lettuce
    Homemade Soups - Daily
    Daily Specials are posted at the Club Wednesdays through Sundays

    The above menu is subject to change and additions. Be sure to check the current menu out at the club.

    Come in and check them out!!!!

    Kitchen Hours: Wed. & Thurs 5 till 11:00p.m. -- Fri. & Sat. 5 till Midnight -- Sun. 1 till 9:00 p.m.  

    ALL FOOD PRICED REASONABLY -- CALL IN FOR TAKE-OUT--610-435-3613  

    Come In and Say Hello to our Chef  John and the Kitchen Staff


    MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

    Membership renewal is $10.00 if paid by January 31. If paid between February 1 to March 31, the cost is $10.00 plus a $5.00 Penalty!! If not renewed by March 31, it will cost $25.00 to rejoin.  

    Important Note on Dues Payment

    If you haven't paid your 2009 membership by now and haven't tried to get into the club then you wouldn't have noticed that your electronic key doesn't work. With the new access system all non honorary members will lose access to the club at 8 A. M. on January 1st of the new year unless they have paid their dues for the upcoming year. You must pay your dues before January 1 in order to update your access key. Failure to pay your dues by this deadline will result in your access key being disabled. As a result, you will have to ring the buzzer to enter the club.   

    MEETINGS

    • GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS--THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH-- 8 P.M.
    • LADIES AUXILIARY MEETINGS --FOURTH FRIDAY OF MONTH 7 P.M. (Bingo After Meeting)


    GENERAL INFORMATION

    Stop by and say hello to our bartenders: Tim, John, Barry, Sue, Kenny, Cory and Big Al

    CLUB CLOSED ON EASTER, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS

     Franklin Home Association is a member of  The Pennsylvania Federation OF Fraternal and Social Organizations

    
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