1. business and industrial
2. energy
3. oil
4. oil and gas prices

CELEBRATING 41 YEARS OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY 1974 - 2015
OCEANO/FIVE CITIES ELKS LODGE #2504
410 Air Park Drive – P. O. Box 476 – Oceano, CA. 93475-0476
Award Winning Bulletin Division V National 2010 & 2011 and State 2010 ,2011, 2012 & 2013
Our 2015-16 Officers surprise ER-Elect Mike
Balster, PER and show their funnier side.
Manuel Dias
2014-15
Officer of the Year
Ken Coxon
2014-15
Elk of the Year
Arleen Olson
2014-15
Liz Howland
2014-15
Volunteer of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Held at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo and Sponsored
by Oceano/ Five Cities Elks Lodge #2504 for over 30 Years.
Elroy sure was
busy on
April 4th.
Arroyo Grande High School
Teenagers of the Month
Nipomo High School
Teenagers of the Month
Teenagers of the Year winners
and PER’s Scholarship winner
OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF B.P.O.E. 2504
Office hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Monday thru Friday-(805) 489-2504Fax (805) 489-2501– e-mail - [email protected] Web Site - http://elkslodge2504.com/
Lodge Meets 1st, 3rd,and 4th Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM
Bar Opens 1:00 PM Mon– Thursday - Friday– Sunday at Noon , (Brunch Sunday’s at 9 AM)
Past Exalted Rulers
LODGE OFFICERS 2014-2015
Exalted Ruler
Leading Knight
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knight
Secretary
Treasurer
Tiler
Esquire
Chaplin
Inner Guard
Mike Balster, PER
Mike Leon
Dale Gregory
Mel Baker
John Molitoris
Kim Gregory
Manuel Dias
Kristi Dupler
Victoria Harrington
Joane Marshall
TRUSTEES
1 Year
Arleen Olson
2 Year
Jim Storton
3 Year
Jay Dupler, PER
4 Year
Margaret Walker, PER
5 Year
Scott Alguire
Elk Rest Area
805-305-7627
Rates
5/15– 9/15 $30 per night
9/16-5/14 $25 per night
Hookups–
Water, Electric(30 AMP) and
Dump Station on Site
Elks Members only
Catering Information
805-489-2504
[email protected]
Clam Tide Editor/Staff
Editor– Bill Jansen, PER
Design/Layout– Mari Black
*Deceased
Con Evans*
John Nichols*
Al Baughman*
Henry Mann*
Ed Rodgers PSVP *
Tom Flynn*
LeRoy Fortson*
Sid McClain*
Bill Jansen
Rich Crawford
Fred Roach
Terry Blackwell
Mike Rhoades
Homer Brown*
Oscar Mall Jr.*
Eric Jones
D. Donatelli
Ken Dukes*
Harry Voakes*
Ron Craghill*
Dick Kitsch*
John Guyler*
Dan Jones
Paul Bixler*
Jamie Ohler
Larry Bailes*
Jack Prince
Jack Prince
Jake DeTreville
Tony Ulibarri
Don Reese
Harold Byrd
Jesse Troll*
Murray Schmidt*
Hilton Macdonald
Barbara Kostowal
Michael Balster
Margaret Walker
Jay Dupler
Beryel White
Bob Cherry
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By Affiliation:
Bobbi Cherry
2004-05
Frank Mackie
1988-89
Kenneth Trew
2003-04
Ronald Kline
2009-10
*Jordan Martin *Oscar Urrutia
Committee Chairperson
Accident Prevention
Americanism
Flag Day Coordinator
Bequest & Living Trust
Auditing & Accounting
Bingo
Community Activities
Elks Training
ENF
Government Relations
Lodge Activities Co–Chair
Lodge Activities Co-Chair
Major Project/ Purple Pig
Membership
Jay Dupler, PER
Bill Jansen, PER
Wally Lewis
OPEN
Bill Jansen, PER
Cheryl Maples
OPEN
PER’s
Kristi Dupler
Rick Neufeld
Jenna Goetz and
Dana Pratt
Mike Leon, Leading
William Bolton
Investigation
Indoctrination
Lapsation
Memorial Day Service
Nat. Veterans Service
Youth Activities
Bill Jansen, PER
Jay Dupler, PER
OPEN
OPEN
Ken Coxon
Tony Ulibarri, PER
Hoop Shoot
Drug Awareness
Minors In Need
Scholarship
Scouting
Teenager of the Month
Golf Tournament
Visiting Committee
Mother’s Day
Public Relations
Event Photographer
Greeter & 50/50
Mel Baker
Margaret Walker, PER
Kristi Dupler
Kristi Dupler
Rick TerBorch
Kristi Dupler
Margaret Walker, PER
Cheryl Maples
Mike Balster, PER ER
Cheryl Maples
Jim Storton
Sharron Rogers
Volunteer Coordinator
Presiding Justice
Arleen Olson
J Johnson
Attorney at law
BBQ Coordinator
Scott Alguire
Clam Tide Submissions & Deadlines
Committee Reports Due:
All submissions due :
The Wednesday following
House Committee meeting, by 11am.
Articles preferred in word format,
PDF, or sent in an email.
Photos: Digital using 8 mega pixels or higher.
Send all Submissions to: [email protected]
Any questions please call the office.
Monthly:
Major Project, Membership/ Lapsation, ENF,
Public Relations, Lodge Activities, Americanism
and Veterans.
Quarterly:
Drug Awareness, Scouting and
Youth Activities.
Forms are in the office for you to fill out. If you
would like to have it emailed to you please
contact the office. Please turn into the office
by the 3rd of each month.
Thank you, John Molitoris, Secretary
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Message from Our
GRAND EXALTED RULER
John D. Amen
May brings flowers ... and a lot of ‘Elktivities’
It is May already and the flowers are here. This is a month
packed with “Elktivities”. The very first day of the month brings
with it the due date for the annual survey of charitable
programs and the per capita dues payment to Grand Lodge. For
the annual survey, CLMS will help with the task, but in this
paperless world there is still paper that needs to be mailed to
Chicago so do not delay.
Mother’s Day is up next and while it is no longer a mandatory
service, it is always a great time to dust off the old Ritual and
have a worthy Lodge event that recognizes Mother on Sunday,
May 10. It will also be a great day for the Lodge Club to hold a
brunch or luncheon. It will be packed with families on this great
family occasion.
Armed Services Day falls on Saturday, May 16 this year. It is
another good opportunity to recognize and honor servicemen
and women on active duty, and our Veterans. Just nine days
later comes Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. This special
day was born to memorialize all American Civil War servicemen
who had made the ultimate sacrifice. While it is still
appropriate to give special recognition to our Veterans who
have passed, the day has been broadened to remember all
who are no longer with us. My Lodge in Denver decorates all
those graves in the two Lodge “Elks Rests” with American flags,
and my family takes time out to meet up at the family plots in
the local cemeteries to renew our friendships.
It is also appropriate to review and adjust Lodge goals for the
year ahead. The time to be working on dues collections from
delinquent Members is now, not next February and March. The
earlier we start the more successful we will be. More than twothirds of our membership decline is from Members who fail to
pay their dues.
Last, one of the most disheartening tasks that I must perform
is to sign an Executive Order accepting the surrender of a
Lodge Charter. If your Lodge is among those thinking about
holding2796 a surrender vote, be sure to let your State
Association and Grand Lodge officials know. These people may
be able to help, but only if they have advance knowledge of the
situation. I have witnessed situations where the PGER State
Sponsor first learned of the situation only after the surrender
vote had been taken by the Lodge. That is tragic! Finally, our
warm spring weather has finally arrived. Here in Colorado it is
“Springtime in the Rockies” – the most beautiful season of all.
See you on the road.
MESSAGE FROM OUR
EXALTED RULER
Mike Balster, PER
Join me in making our lodge friendlier than ever
We as a lodge are striving to return to our most friendly lodge status
in our district. I feel we are well on our way and appreciate your
efforts. We believe that whenever we enter the lodge we are entering
a safe and friendly environment. This is true for the men entering our
lodge but not as true for some of the women. I recently learned, or
maybe realized, that women in general and especially single women
outside our lodge must be very careful. This makes sense and we all
understand the rationale and wish it was different. When women
enter our lodge, they believe it is a safer place but remain alert out of
habit or necessity. In the relaxed atmosphere in our lodge, men must
be extra vigilant to ensure that words or actions, even though they
are well meaning, do not trigger the alert of the women in our lodge.
This is very important to me, and the other officers share my concern.
While men will voice an objection to words or actions that annoy
them, women do not feel as free to voice an objection. My hope that
if an issue occurs, the woman will feel comfortable bringing it to one
of the officers knowing it will be taken seriously and handled
discretely. As women see and hear of our efforts, they will bring their
spouses back into the lodge. I believe it is the right thing to do; it
benefits members, and can increase attendance in our lodge. Join me
in making our lodge friendlier than ever.
From the Station of the ESTEEMED LEADNG KNIGHT
One natural consequence of having a bounty of terrific
members is an overflow of Charity – the cornerstone of
every Elk structure. With much appreciation, we thank
YOU for your many contributions and for your collaborative work with our staff and directors. Together, we have lived
our Elk creed thru our April Purple Pig Dinner when our lodge
hosted CHEA Therapist Becky Fahs and raised over $3000 for disabled children. Then again, during our regular lodge meeting,
when cash donations totaled more than $2000 for our First Annual
ENF Pledge Drive! YOUR acts of kindness give hope to so many!
Thank you and may we continue in our efforts during May events.
Keeping the Faith,
Minister Mike Leon, Leading Knight
From the Station of the ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT
We have a new year full of opportunities to advance the
works of this amazing organization to which we all belong. To our new members, there are so many things happening here at the lodge that there is sure to be something you’re interested in doing. Be sure to come to
lodge meetings on Tuesdays to hear about our upcoming events
and committees, I am sure you will find something you’d love to
get involved in, I have found that Elks becomes more rewarding as
you get more involved. I would also like to invite our long time
members to come down help the youngsters grow into excellent
representatives of our lodge.
Fraternally,
Dale Gregory, Loyal Knight
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
From the Secretary’s Desk
Our new year is starting on a positive note. We
have 15 candidates for initiation and
2 reinstatement and 1 Affiliation in April. We also
have 1 candidate being investigated for May.
The grace period has passed for payment of the 2015-16
dues. If you are delinquent you can no longer enjoy the lodge
until you pay your dues. Please contact the office if
you have not received your dues statement.
Thank you,
John Molitoris, Secretary
2015-16 Membership Dues are $133.50.
Please contact the office to make your
payment. If you write a check, make it
payable to Elks #2504 and please put your membership # on the
memo section. Make sure you mail all payments to our PO Box.
Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge #2504
PO Box 476
Oceano, CA 93475-0476
Starting Membership Count
Elks Initiated
Elks Affiliated (Transfer In)
Elks Reinstatements
Elks Dropped (Cancelled delinquent Membership)
Elks Transfer Dimit (Transfer Out)
Elks Absolute Dimit (Cancelled Current Membership)
Number of Elks Deceased
Membership (As of print date) TOTAL
Gain / Loss
Elks Delinquent
Lapsation Rate
Average Age
Membership Candidates
Membership Applications & Fees
All Membership Applications can be downloaded from our
website. www.elkslodge2504.com
Membership Fees: (* Pro-Rated Dues will be billed)
Initiation Fee: Age 26 and up $100*
Age 21-25 yrs. old $25*
Transfer Fee $36
Reinstatement Fee $36*
Associate Member $30 (Yearly Dues)
Sickness & Distress We Hope you all get well soon!
Please inform the office if you hear of an ill or deceased member.
Bill Andrade
Paul Bailey
Melvin Bieghler
Ellen Carl
Wilfred Deschenes
Marge Haskins
Ron Parrent
Donald Stern
Wayne Tompkins
The following Spouses and Widows are ill:
Elayne Hullette
Susie Morgan
Pat Reese
Marge Voakes
In Memorium
“To our Absent Members”
Marvin Carpenter #3680
5/22/1932 to 3/21/2015
The following Spouses and Widows have passed:
WIDOW/WIDOWER’S CARDS
If you are a widow of a Member of this Lodge and would like
to have a card, please call the Office. The requirement for
receiving a widow or widower's identification card is that
the Member must have been a Member in good standing
when he/she passed away and you have not remarried. The
widow's card allows you to come to Lodge social functions
but you may not go to Lodge Meetings or propose a new
member.
Remember to request your 2015-16 card
by returning your Widows statement.
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1216
0
+0
+2
0
-2
0
0
1216
0
227
18.67%
67.89
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Investigation
Ballot
Indoctrination
Initiation
Apr. 27
May 20
May 5
June 2
May 11
June 8
May 26
June 23
Proposers should accompany their candidates through each step.
Any questions, please call the office Mon-Fri 9 AM– 3 PM
NEW CANDIDATES PROPOSED
By Initiation
Proposed By
James Copsey
Daryl Vinnedge
Richard DeLeo
Mike Balster, PER ER
Sylvia Dodd
Margaret Walker, PER
Martha Moreno
Judy Schwarm
Jimmy Padilla
George Combs
Adrian Ramos
Terry Harbour
Vicki Groth
Bill Baker
By Affiliation
From Lodge/ #
Frank Middleton
Modesto #1282
Robert D. Brower
Needles, CA #1608
Bill Brubaker
Porterville, CA #1342
Gary Brennan
Glendale, CA #1289
Life Member Nominee
Nominated By
Ron Ritter
Don Reese, PER
House Committee Meeting
Minutes of the meeting held on Monday April 20, 2015
Chairman Mike Balster,PER ER called the meeting to order
at 7:30 PM. There was 18 members 2 PER 0 Visitors.
Calendar set for May 2015. Duty Officers Scheduled
Bar Report: Doing well, made a profit.
Kitchen Report: Attendance at meals is up.
Rest Area Report: Working on minor improvements.
Unfinished Business:
Bar Plaques on dining room side– Being Advertised 32 out of 90
spaces filled.
Oceano Airport Day– Supply food with net profits going to Lodge.
New Business:
Kentucky Derby– May 2nd 12-5 PM Shrimp Boil and Sport of Kings
- APPROVED
Sunday Karaoke– May 3rd and 17th 1-4 pm Elks Members onlyAPPROVED for May.
ENF Hearts Sale– May11th to July 4th– APPROVED
Tentive Event Dates APPROVED (see Coming Events on back page)
The meeting adjourned at 9:19 PM
California Hawaii Elks Association -Major Project
Balance as of 4/1/15: $17161.84 /1266 members =
Per Capita $ 13.55 Per Capita Goal $4.50 or higher
A SPECIAL THANKS FOR YOUR PURPLE PIGS
BINGO
Rick Neufeld
Bob Schrum, DDGER
Steve Seaman
Barbara Boyer
Ruth Ann Morris
Ronald Yettman
Jerry Ferguson
Don Patterson
Charles Roady
William Larsen
David Brassfield
David Kenitz
Thelma Love
Nicholas Martinez
52 Club
Bill Jansen, PER
Doyle Jansen
Bruce Hensley
Chris Kneel
Mark Kantor
Mike Balster, PER
Susie Morgan
Gary Hartig
Harold Johnson
Donn McKnight
Bill Couchman
Tom Lohse
Fred Zamundio
John C. Burke
Gary Bible
Leslee Spring
Robert Link
Bill Taylor
Ruth Ann Plumb
Mike Eden
Jaime Flores
James Pollard
Sherwin Wainscott
Shane Black
David Vaughn
George Ross
Terry Bennett
Beverly Baker
Mel Baker
Rodney Sullivan
Les Huddleston
Raylin Storton Castillo
Century Club
Mike Balster, PER
Fil Simas
Michael Leon
John Fielder
Barry Shortz x 4
Wheel Barrel WINNER
is LISA GARRISON, Congrats!
We raised over $2600 in ticket sales.
Keep Bringing in those Box Tops
Each Box Top is worth 10¢ to CHEMPI - and that adds up fast.
Please drop them off at the lodge or mail them to the lodge at
PO Box 476,
Oceano, CA 93475-0476
Box Tops ONLY not Campbell’s labels
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes of the meeting held on Monday April 20, 2015
Chairman Jay Dupler, PER called the meeting to order
at 9:26PM. There was 2 members 1 PER 0 Visitors.
Unfinished Business:
Chairs in Bar get fixed. –Ongoing.
South County Youth Activity Fair request -withdrawn
Girl Scout donation request withdrawn
Pismo Rotary Golf Tournament– Tabled
New Business:
Scouting Budget Request.
Veteran Committee– Budget requests.
Nipomo High School Renaissance– May 15th 350 students
The meeting adjourned at 10:03 PM
Elks National Foundation Donation Report
Balance as of 4/14/15: $2545.75 /1216 members =
Per Capita $ 2.09 Per Capita Goal $4.60 or higher
Jay Dupler, PER ENF District Chairman
presents Kristi Dupler, Lodge ENF Chair
and Mike Balster, PER Exalted Ruler with
an ENF Integrity $25,000 plaque for the
lodges donations.
We also collected over $2000.00 at the
meeting on April 21st. What a great start to the Elk year.
Donate $20 to ENF and $20 to Major Projects
to Join our Exclusive 20/20 Club
If you have not received your pin please come by the office.
Anderson, Ronald C.
Baker, Beverly
Baker, Mel
Balster, John
Balster, PER Mike
Bennett, Jim
Black, John
Black, Shane
Roach PER, Fred
Blackwell, PER, Terry
Blosat, Nadine
Bolton, William
Boyer, Barbara
Brooner, Chuck
Cameron, Thomas
Chamberlain, Dennis
Champion, Fred
Chapman, Daniel
Chandler, Craig
Conway, Kim
Coxon, Ken
Crouse, Jimmy
Daighton, PER, Phil
Dupler, PER Jay
Dupler, Kristi
Dominguez, Rojean
Felthousen, Peter
Ferrara, Tony
Fitzgerald, Pat H.
Forst, Marlena
Fritch, Peter
Forst, Forrest “Frosty”
Gordon, Thomas
Hanes, Margi
Hanna, Charlie
Hartig, Gary
Hendricks, Craig
Hensley, Bruce
Jansen, Doyle
Jansen, PER Bill
Kindell, Larry
Kingsbury, Sally
Lady, Michael
Larsen, William
Lebow, Everett
Lee, Jesse
Lee, King
Lee, Tacy
Lewis, Ritchie
Lewis, Wally
Love, Thelma
Maas, Dottie
MacKenzie, Chauncey
Mark, Walter
Martinez, Nicholas
McKindley, Elaine
Molitoris, John
Morgan, Susie
Morris, Ruth Ann
Myers, Pam
Neufeld, Rick
Patten, Sue
Petty, Jr. James
Prince, PER, Jack
Reese, PER, Don
Rittenhouse, Mike
Ritchie, Rodger
Roady, Charles
Storton, James
Swinehart, Gretchen
Swink, Walter
Taylor, Bill
Tellkamp, Lee
TerBorch, Rick
Ulibarri, PER Tony
Wallace, Larry R.
Weaver, Ben
Weirick, Clint
Wilbert, Christine
Wood, Connie
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Officer
of the Month
Elk
of the Month
Volunteer
of the Month
Dale Gregory
Loyal Knight
Bill Caldwell
Charter Member
Renate Sohner
Always willing and able to help,
capable and conscientious.
At the ready for any task, a real
asset to our lodge.
Help Support our Local Charities
Every Thursday (excluding holidays)
Doors open at 4:30pm
Games Start at 6pm - 9:30 p.m.
1st buy in $15 prices go from there.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED : Weekly or when available.
Work Floor Sales, Selling Pull tabs, Cash Register
or Calling Bingo Games.
Pub Menu available 4:30—7pm
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sides and Salads $9-$2.50
Tireless, smiling, and talented
with laughter and humor.
Greeters and other Volunteers needed
Please contact the office at 805-489-2504
and we will have Sharron Rogers contact you.
Kitchen Volunteers are needed.
Please contact Arleen Olson at (805) 264-2670
Sunday Brunch 9-11 AM
2 Scrambled Eggs,
Fried Potatoes, and Fruit.
With the Choice of :
Bacon or Sausage and
Biscuit & Gravy or Pancakes
$7.50 per person
Following Weekly Meals Tickets sold at the door. Dinner tickets on sale at 5PM
Dinner served from 6 PM to 7 PM
A different Main dish served each week. $8.50 Per Person
May Meals
6th
13th
20th
27th
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Fish Tacos
Vegetables, Salad & Garlic Bread
Baked Ziti
Vegetables, Salad & Garlic Bread
Beef Stroganoff over Noodles
Salad & Bread
Greek Lemon Chicken
Orzo, Vegetables, Salad & Bread
Don’t MISS Out on these Tasty Meals.
May 2015 Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge #2504 Activities
Mon-Fri 2PM—5PM Sat-Sun 3PM-6PM
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
April 29
Office Hours Mon– Fri 9 am-5 pm
Bar Hours Mon.– Thurs.
1pm —8 pm or last call
Friday– Saturday
12pm—8 pm or last call
Sunday 9 am– 8 pm or last call
Lodge 805 489-2504
Rest Area 805-305-7627
Email [email protected]
Website: www.elkslodge2504.com
Duty Officer:
Dale Gregory
3
Bar Opens 9am
Brunch
? Crew
9- 11 AM $7.50
Karaoke
1-4 PM
4
9:30-11:30 am
Pre-Sale Tickets
Available in the Office
Taco Basket
6 PM $8.00
Tickets at 5PM
Indoctrination
7:30 PM
Duty Officer:
Mike Leon
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Bar Opens 9am
Brunch
B.C’s Crew
Karaoke
1-4 PM
Duty Officer:
Mike Balster,PER
Brunch
Dr. Z’s Crew
9- 11 AM $7.50
Duty Officer:
Scott Alguire
31
AGHS TOP 10
Private Cater
No Lodge Meeting
19
25
Bar Opens
at 1 PM
PER’s Meeting 6:30 PM
Lodge Pin Sales
26
Kiwanis
Lunch Cater
Initiation
Chicken Fried Steak
Dinner 6pm $8
Tickets at 5PM
Bar Opens 9am
Brunch
Jenna’s Crew
9- 11 AM $7.50
2
4:30-7PM
Tickets at 5PM
Ritual Contest
Santa Barbara
7
Kentucky Derby
12-5 PM
Race 3PM
8
Pub Menu
4:30-7PM
Baby Back
Opens at 4 PM
Games at 6 PM
$12
6 - 7PM
Tickets at 5PM
Veterans Comm.
Meeting 5:30 PM
9
Oceano
Airport Day
&
Veteran’s
Committee
Car Show
Breakfast 8 am
Lunch 12 PM
CHEA State Convention May 6th-9th
13
Baked Ziti
Vegetables
Salad & Bread
6 -7 PM $8.50
14
LOE MEETING
12pm
15
Pub Menu
4:30-7PM
6 - 7PM
Tickets at 5PM
16
RAMS
Lunch Cater
Tickets at 5PM
4 PM
9 am Avila Pier
Opens at 4 PM
Games at 6 PM
20
21
22
23
Pub Menu
House Committee
Meeting 7:30 PM
Lodge Meeting (B)
Board of Directors
7:30 PM
Meeting to follow
Memorial Day
Office Closed
Tickets at 5PM
1
Ritual Contest
&
Awards Dinner
6 - 7PM Santa Barbara
6
Fish Tacos
Beans and Rice
6 -7 PM $8.50
Sat
April 30
Opens at 4 PM
Games at 6 PM
Minors In Need
Meeting 7pm
Kiwanis
Taco Basket Lunch Cater
6 PM $8.00
24
Bar Opens 9am
12
18
Tickets at 5PM
9- 11 AM $7.50
Tickets at 5PM
6 -7 PM $8.50
Kiwanis
Lunch Cater
Bar Opens 9am
Mother’s Day
Brunch
Polynesian
Chicken on rice
Vegetables
Salad & Bread
5
11
NO RAMS
Fri
Pub Menu
Kiwanis
Taco Basket Lunch Cater
Happy
6 PM $8.00
Cinco
de Mayo
Tickets at 5PM
Chips & Salsa
Lodge Meeting (B)
7:30 PM
Balloting
10
Duty Officer:
Margaret Walker,PER
Thu
Lodge Meeting
7:30 (TUX)
Beef Stroganoff 4:30-7PM
Vegetables
Salad & Bread
6 -7 PM $8.50
Opens at 4 PM
Tickets at 5PM
Clam Tide Articles
Due by 11 AM
Investigation
7:30 PM
Games at 6 PM
Veterans Comm.
Meeting 5:30 PM
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Greek Lemon
Chicken
Orzo,
Vegetables
Salad & Bread
6 -7 PM $8.50
Tickets at 5PM
Dinner 6 - 7PM
Pre-Sale $17
28
29
Pub Menu
4:30-7PM
4 PM
Opens at 4 PM
Games at 6 PM
Includes:
Cole Slaw, Fries
and Clam
Chowder
Sm (3 pcs) $ 10
Lg (5 pcs.) $ 13
6 - 7PM
Tickets at 5PM
30
From the Station of the ESTEEMED Lecturing KNIGHT
I have a question for Elks of 2504, how can we
show some Brotherly Love and make our lodge better? Please let one of the board members know if you have
any suggestions.
We need more lodge members to get involved with our activities. Find something you are interested in doing. Start
small, we need your help. If there is something you are interested in and we don't currently support that activity, talk
to one of the board members. Maybe we can start something in that area.
Fraternally,
Mel Baker, Lecturing Knight
From the Past Exalted Rulers
Greetings,
On April 14th at the Youth Awards dinner, the PER’s
awarded our first scholarship of $500 to Tiago Ribeiro Carrillo
from Lopez High School. If the name sounds familiar, he was
our dishwasher a few months back. We are very happy to help
him in making his future brighter.
We are currently starting to plan our events for the coming
year. Our Shrimp Peel, we have normally have in September.
We will have more information in the coming issues.
Also, in September we donate dictionaries to third graders at
St. Patrick’s School, Coastal Christian and Valley View Academy.
This is always a rewarding experience.
Fraternally,
Jay Dupler, PER
From your Tiler
The inaugural ball was a beautiful event. All officers
were installed. Bill, our cook, and his volunteer crew
did a wonderful job on the meal, chicken cordon bleu. A
special thanks to those who decorated the dining room. It was
beautiful. Several awards were presented to officers and volunteers. I was surprised to win the Officer of the Year award. It's nice
to be recognized.
The annual track meet at Cuesta had a large turnout. It is always a
popular event. Several records were broken. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out. And guess what? NO RAIN!
Tony Ulibarri and his crew3249 coordinated the Youth Awards
dinner serving spaghetti and meatballs last month. The food was
very good. It was nice to see these young adults receive their
awards. Jay and Kristi Dupler did a lot of work to prepare for this
event. Many thanks.
We still need volunteers for all kinds of things, and also an organ
player.
Fraternally, Manuel Dias, Tiler
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Thomas Gordon
William Hood
Lydia Hunt
Lawrence Juarez
Laurie Paz
Lloyd Rose
Hilton Macdonald, PER
Kay Stasinis
Dawn Natale
Neil Meyer
Ronald Nelson
E Rice
Orlando Villador
John Cunningham
Richard De Giovanni
George Moore
Judy Perdue
Kevin Murray
Warren Farrell
Gerald Kammel
Larry Kroger
Gregory Springer
William Harrison
Manny Silva
Peter Stonehewer
Louis Pera
Ronald Yettman
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Jon Cramer
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Everett Lebow
Sonia Rodriguez
Bruce Beaudoin
Terry Bennett
Troy Johnston
David Gandola
Steven Reid
Chris Kneel
Don Lake
Robert Liddell
Gerald Meyer
Jane Seward
Billy Vinnedge
Teresa Carsey
John Cunha
Thomas Drexhage
Joe McElroy
Ken Sorensen
Patricia Canaday
Al Augustine
Sheryl Geddes
Ed Mattiuz
William Pierce
James Vaughn
John Webb
Beryel White, PER
Doug Britton
William Caldwell
James Kyle
Paul Poulsen
Shirley Volpatti
Edward Angelo
David Kenitz
Robert Sturtevant
Marlene Uva-Christianson
Crying Towel
We have 3 pots for the Member Draw that are just waiting to be
won. Come to the meetings and increase your chances.
March 24
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Maynard Bentley
Marlena Forst
John C. Ayres
Michael Gillespie
Donald Silva
Judy McLean-Gaskill
George Wiley
Bill Nappier
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Youth Activities Programs
We are looking for more volunteers to help with
the many committees we have for Youth Activities. If you
are interested please contact an officer or the office.
Annual SLO CO. Track Meet
This year’s version of the County Track
Meet was a great success. All events went very
smoothly. The only hang-up was with the medal distribution.
We got that taken care of and all went well after that.
All of the Elk members who participated in the meet did a fantastic job. I thank everyone who participated, John Carter, Jay
Dupler, PER, Arleen Olson, Frank Misselhorn, Julie Webster,
Wally Lewis, Gene and Madison Leeks, Jerry Sanders, Bob
Cherry, PER, Bobbi Cherry, PER, Eileen Wagner, John Ziomek,
Paul Maule and Mike Balster, PER Exalted Ruler. Without all of
your help, this event would not have happened, Thank you all.
Jerry H. Phililpps,
SLOCO Track Meet Chairman
Minors In Need Committee
If you would like to continue supporting,
We will be holding our next
Minors In Need Committee meeting on
Wednesday May 6th at 7 pm
to discuss ways we can help these kids.
Please come join the committee. All are welcome!
National Veterans Service
On April 11th we held a fundraiser
dinner and collected over $800 in
donations alone. It was a sell out event
with over 104 in attendance. We
thank everyone that attended and
showed their support. We have been
collecting donations to purchase a
track chair for a veteran in need. Exalted Ruler, Mike Balster tested it out at the Veterans Committee meeting.
We will be selling breakfast at the Oceano Airport Day on Saturday May 9th. Please come check out this fun event. We will
also be having a car show at this event. For more information
on these events please contact Ken Coxon, Veterans Chairman.
Are you interested in joining the Veterans Committee?
If so please contact Ken Coxon or the office by phone (4894854) or simply come to a committee meeting, All are welcome
to attend.
Veterans’ Committee Meetings
Every 3rd Thursday @5:30 pm
in the Conference Room
CARE PACKAGES FOR OUR TROOPS
Available to our members the 3rd Tuesday of each Month
The cost to air mail one box is $15.90, a special rate.
For more information visit Si Tenenberg’s website at
TroopCarePacks.org .
Drug Awareness
Elroy was very busy on Saturday April 4th. He made
appearances at the Arroyo Grande Rec. Egg Hunt Celebration.
Then traveled to Cuesta College to be at our Annual Track
Meet.
We are looking forward to planning a exciting year . If you
are interested in3206 joining this committee please contact
the office by email or phone.
[email protected] or 805-489-2504
Elks Scholarships/ Teenagers of the Month
Our Youth Awards Night was held on Tuesday, April 14. Our
winners for Teenager of the Year were Gabriel Zachrich and
Amanda Ormonde from Arroyo Grande High School and Samuel Gillespie and Jenna Clift from Nipomo High School. The new
Past Exalted Rulers Association Teenager of the Year scholarship was awarded to Tiago Carrillo.
Liz Howland was presented with our Citizen of the Year award
for her major contribution to our community through her work
with the Five Cities Homeless Coalition.
Tony’s Spaghetti and Meatballs were a hit once again. Thanks
Tony! I would like to thank all of the officers and members
who helped and supported our Youth Award Night.
Fraternally,
Kristi Dupler, Scholarship Chairman.
Today’s Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders
So long as there are Veterans,
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
WILL NEVER FORGET THEM
Editors Corner…..A Flash of History
How many of you remember that an Elk on a
mountain is painted on a wall in the lodge?
Please, charter members and those who know,
don’t tell the new elks; Let them guess. The only
picture we found is incomplete in our Clam Tide library.
I hope to find the complete picture by the next issue. It was
painted by two of our members, Halsey Yarrington and one
other member. It would be nice if we could paint it on the
outside wall. We have one donation to have it done. If you
can help painting the Elk, we could use you.
Fraternally,
Bill Jansen, PER, Editor
Do you have a picture or story you would like to share?
If so please submit it to the office by email to
[email protected] or simply drop it off to Mari in the
office.
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News From the Bar
Spring in to the bar in May and try a new local
beer or Liberty School wines. Don't clam up! Tell
us you're ideas for fun lodge events this summer.
See you soon!
Cheers from the bar.
Tom Terrell, Bar Manager
White Rum, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice and grenadine.
Lodge Activities EVENTS
Happy May everyone! Your new event coordinators are very
excited to bring you news! Oceano/ five cities Elks have so much
going on this Summer/Fall, that there is an occasion for all!
First things first, on Saturday, May 2nd, we will be hosting
our annual Kentucky Derby party in the bar. Doors open
at noon, Cocktail hour will start at 1:30 pm, with mint julep specials and whatever else your bar manager Tom cooks up. Happy
hour pricing will begin at 1:30; the race will start at 3:00. We will
be doing prize raffles for horse racing memorabilia, best hat contest, and sport of kings, so get ready! Did we forget to mention the
shrimp boil? At 2pm in the bar there will be shrimp for all (if you
come early)! We would also appreciate potluck donations.
Served in a pint glass $5 with $1 going to ENF.
Last month's Trivia Question and Answer:
What is the gem stone associated with April?
Tom Riley correctly answered last month’s trivia "Diamond"
This month’s trivia :
What is the name of the local author who's stories depicted life in Oceano?
First person with the correct answer receives a drink!
NASCAR Sunday’s
Baseball & Basketball all week
Come root for your team and Support our Lodge!
On Tuesday May 5th we will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the
bar with Margarita and tequila specials, free chips and salsa, and a
great time! Festivities start as soon as the bar opens, so the early
bird gets the tequila worm!
There are many more events coming up this summer, like the Sock
hop, Mid Summer Night’s Dream, and the Comedy show, so stay
tuned!
Jenna & Dana
We will be playing Cribbage here at the Lodge on the
2nd & 4th Thursday’s at 4PM.
If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you.
Come join the fun!
Ladies of the Elks
Hello, this will be my first article for the Ladies of
the Elks.
At our last meeting April 9, 2015 we elected new
officers our current President Janet Chaney had to step
down. As the new president I had to step down as vicepresident. Cheryl Maples is our new Vice-President, thank
you Cheryl for stepping in.
We had 3 new members join the Ladies of the Elks.
Welcome Mari Black, Cheryl Maples and Barbara Cooper!
Our next big event will be Father's Day brunch. More
information to follow.
May birthdays: Lorraine Preston 5/13 Donna Weeks 5/4
Happy Birthday ladies!
Next meeting will be May 14th. at noon.
Come join in the fun!
Beverly Baker,
LOE President
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May 13, 2015
When:
Where:
9 am Avila Pier
Contact:
Frank Mackie, PER at [email protected]
40th Anniversary Items For Sale
40th Lapel Pin
Glass (Bucket)
$3
$5
Available in the
Bar & Office
In Bar
Limited Supply, get them while you can!
ATTENTION Committee Chairperson’s:
Would you like more help on your committee?
Try holding meetings and advertise them on the calendar.
Members can’t help if the information is not given to them.
Can you find your membership Number ? Embedded in this publication are 3 member numbers. Locate your
member number and bring it in to the Club Room and present it to the bartender on duty and receive a free drink.
$120 per Elk Year Pro-rated
Must be a paid up member.
Please Contact Mari Black
In the office
Mon– Friday 9am-3pm
Bar Plaques for Sale
You can have your name on the dining room side
of the bar counter. 1 line $50 2 lines $100.
All money collected will go to the Building Fund.
We have to fill the bar counter up before we can start
putting them on, 30 out of 92 spaces are filled.
Forms are available in the office
Help Save the Lodge $
If you would like to do your part and help to save the lodge
money, by having your Clam Tide emailed please email the
lodge at [email protected] and let us know to change
your status to email. Please make sure you include your
name, member number and email address.
Also, you can always view the Clam Tide on our website.
www.elkslodge2504.com
Check out our new website full of information and
updated bi-weekly www.elkslodge2504.com
Official Publication of:
Oceano/ Five Cities BPO Elks Lodge #2504
410 Air Park Drive
Post Office Box 476
Oceano, CA 93475-0476
If you know of someone who displays the flag 365 days
a year, that should be recognized for their efforts in
promoting Americanism. Please write a note
explaining why your nominee should be honored and
submit it to the office.
Tim Storton
Nominated by: Jim Storton
Jun. 12th Shelly Gonzalez, AVP Visitation-TBD
June 14th Flag Day-TBD
June 20th Sock Hop-TBD
June 21st– Father’s Day Brunch Sponsored by LOE-TBD
July 11th– Mid Summers Night’s Dream-TBD
Aug. ?
Luau– TBD
Aug. 22nd Comedy Night– TBD
Sept. 2nd– Beach Party– TBD
Oct. 3rd– Golf Tournament-TBD
Oct. 17th– LOE Fashion Show-TBD
Nov. 11th– Veterans Day Dinner– TBD
Nov. 17th DDGER– James Smitley Visitation-TBD
Dec. 12th LOE Children’s Christmas Party
More Information in coming issues, on the above tentive events.
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OCEANO, CA 93475
PERMIT NO. 3
Have you moved?
If so, please make sure the office has
your correct address,
phone number and email.
On Tuesday, March 31st, the Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge conducted its
annual Public Safety Recognition Dinner where the Lodge expresses its
appreciation to the public safety agencies which protect the Five Cities
Area. Over fifty one members from all eight public safety agencies serving the Five Cites attended the event.
These agencies included the San Luis County Sheriff's Office, Arroyo
Grande Police Department, Grover Beach Police Department, Pismo
Beach Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Five Cities Fire Authority, Cal Fire/Pismo Beach and California State Parks - Oceano Dunes.
The Lodge recognized a member selected by each agency who has demonstrated outstanding service to his/her community.
The honorees included Deputy Jeremy Flores form the Sheriff's Office,
Sergeant Shawn Cosgrove from AGPD, Senior Officer Nelida Aceves from
GBPD, Officer Chris Siglin from PBPD, Officer Amedee Irey from the CHP,
Mary Bassett from the Five Cities Fire Authority, Fire Captain Kirk Petrie
form Cal Fire/Pismo Beach, and Ranger Robyn Mendoza from State Parks
- Oceano Dunes. A citation was read by the Department director from
each agency or his representative, and Exalted Ruler Mike Balster presented each recipient with an award recognizing his/her achievement.
An complimentary prime rib dinner was served to those public safety
members attending the event. In addition to the public safety members,
nine members of the lodge volunteered to assist at the event and other
members attended the event to show their support for our public safety
agencies and their members. The members of the public safety agencies
who attended the event were very appreciative of the Lodge for recognizing them and they very much enjoyed the excellent dinner prepared
by our chef and kitchen crew.