47th
Year
THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
Volume XLVII No. 1,
April 2015
A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION
711 N.E. 100TH Ave. Portland, Oregon 97220
(503) 255-6535
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Gateway Elks Lodge #2411
16321 SE Stark St
Join the crew every Saturday morning from 9:00am to 10:30 to check out the progress on our new
Lodge.
Then stick around for some good old fashioned WORK.
Wear your grubbies, work shoes and gloves and pitch in.
GATEWAY OFFICERS 2013-2014
EXALTED RULER .................. Bruce Beattie
Est. Leading Knight ...................... Mike Finch
Est. Loyal Knight .............................................
Est. Lecturing Knight ............... Dennis Freitas
Secretary ..................................... Judy Veazey
Treasurer….…………………… Jan Cooper
Tiler .................................... Chuck Dangerfield
Asst. Tiler……………………...
1 Year Trustee ........................... Dave Roberts
2 Year Trustee ........................... Randy Spikes
3 Year Trustee ................................. Ed Schuldt
4 Year Trustee ................................... Jim Gast
5 Year Trustee ......................... George Haston
Esquire ......................................... David Manu
Assistant Esquire………...... Richard Holmes
Chaplain .................................... Marsha Sharpe
Asst. Chaplin………………………Mary Gast
Inner Guard .......................... Keith Torgrimson
Asst. Inner Guard………......….Chuck Gallop
Justice Subordinate .................Donald Molnar
Electrician . ................................ Leo McIntyre
PAST ELKS OF THE YEAR
Elk of the Year ................ Denice Schuermyer
Club Manager ................... Steering Committee
1970-1971 .................................... .John Goche
1971-1972 ...................................... Bill Snyder
1972-1973 ................................. * Don Massey
1973-1974 ............................... * Dick Rodgers
1974-1975 ................................. * Jim Samuels
1975-1976 ........................................ Bob Uetz
1976-1977 ................................... * Jake Vaden
1977-1978 ................................. * Ernie Nutter
1978-1979 ..................................... Dave Miller
1979-1980 ................................. * Mel Hastings
1980-1981 ................................... * Bud Traver
1981-1982 ............................. Larry Pemberton
1982-1983 ................................ * Pete McLean
1983-1984 ................................ George Haston
1984-1985 ...................................... * Al Albert
1985-1986 ............................... * Ralph Norrish
1986-1987 ........................... * John Ceglia, Sr.
1987-1988 ..........................................Jim Miles
1988-1989 ............................ * Dick Pemberton
1989-1990 ............................... *Karl Williams
1990-1991 ......................... * Bob Ollerenshaw
1991-1992 .................................... * John Alden
1992-1993 .................................. Glenn Walker
1993-1994 ................................... Lyle Wescott
1994-1995 ................................... * Gil Gilbert
1995-1996 ...................................... * John Hall
1996-1997 .................................... Vern Larvick
1997-1998 ........................................ Ed Schuldt
1998-1999 ...................................... Don Littrell
1999-2000 ...................................... *Bill Parker
2000-2001 ..................................... Chuck Dunn
2001-2002 ............................... *Gene Jaramillo
2002-2003 ................................. *Wesley Clark
2003-2004 ....................................... Gene Spina
2004-2005 .................................... Jim Richards
2005-2006 ..................................... *Ron Brown
2006-2007……………………Walt Winterlich
2007-2008………………...…..*Bill Hornbeck
2008-2009 ……………………..Bob Kennedy
2009-2010…………………….*Gene Mizner
2010-2011…………………....Jim Schuermyer
2011-2012………………………..Jim Hanson
2012-2013…………………….
.Ed Parmer
2013-2014…………………Shirley Stambaugh
2014-2015……………………..Kellie Shearer
Exalted Ruler’s Message
It is all so new! A new month, a new set of officers and
a new Lodge in the making. I am truly excited about the
new Lodge and I’m not the only one. In the first week of
remodel our members put in over 250 hours of hard work.
Repurposing a former restaurant into a first rate Elks
Lodge is no easy task but we are up to the challenge. I am
going to ask for your patience as this can’t be done
overnight. There are permits to be gotten, inspections to
pass and Fire Marshals to satisfy. Our target date to move
in is June 1, 2015. If all goes as planned, by then we will
have all the floors at the same elevation and most of the
partition walls framed. We will be a construction zone for
months to come. Again, patience. Remember, the architect who looked at the
building was going to have crews of full time professional workers on the job and
would take until the end of the year to be done. That was also going to cost three
times our budget. When we are done I believe we will have a Lodge of which we
can be very proud. I want Gateway to be pointed to as a Lodge that has done downsizing right. I hope you will stop by on any Saturday morning, 9 till 10:30 to check
out our progress. The building committee has worked very hard to find our new
location and deserves a friendly pat on the back. I am grateful for all their hard
work, much of which was behind the scenes. This process began early last fall.
When I took the Obligation eight years ago, I had no idea that my path would
lead to a leadership role. Now that it has, I only hope I can be judged worthy of
your trust. It will be a great honor to take my place alongside of all the past Exalted
Rulers of the Lodge. I will work hard to earn this honor. I have received help and
guidance along the way from too many members to name here. With your help we
can continue to make Gateway a jewel in the Metro district and in Oregon.
Fraternally, Bruce Beattie
Exalted Ruler, Gateway Lodge 2411
The Betty Hise Knitting and Crocheting Social
Here we are at the beginning of March. With all the excitement around us our
social has managed to make at this point almost 900 hats. In some aspects I am
very very excited about this, in others not so much. Have you ever tried to find
space for 900 hats? But I am so proud of everyone, giving their time, their energy,
and their talents. A few of us have branched out a little bit and are making small
blankets for babies. These blankets are 18” x 18”. They are going to be used for
preemie babies and stillborn babies.
If you would like to join us we are in the Lodge every Monday at 2 PM. We
would love to have your help, or your yarn donations. If you would like to contact
me my telephone number is 503-708-7066.
Gatepost Staff
Ed Schuldt
(Editor IC)
Shirley Wicker
(Editor)
Denice Schuermyer (Graphics)
Jim Hanson
(Production)
Richard Holmes
(Production)
Rick Delaney
(Production)
Dave Ott
(Delivery)
Guidelines for the Gatepost.
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3.
Please type or email all submissions
to [email protected] or
[email protected]
Submit artwork as a JPEG
Deadline is the 10th of each month
prior to publication.
Knitting chairman, Mary Gast
503-708-7066
Attention All Golfers!
The Tuesday afternoon golf league starts on April 7, 2015 at 2 PM at Glendoveer
golf course. This is open to all golfers who are Elks. We play every Tuesday
afternoon all the way to September. The rules remain the same as last year. Prizes
are awarded weekly by flight. The first week there are no starting times. You do
not have to have a foursome to play. Singles are always welcome. This is a great
way to meet new golfers and Elks. If you are a golfer but not an Elk come on out
and we will be happy to get you an application. There is a season ending 18-hole
tournament and awards banquet. There are at least 40 golfers that come out each
week rain or shine. There were only two rainouts last year. Come on out.
Widows
What a wonderful March so
far. This year is going to be an
exciting year once we can get
into a new place. It will be sad
to leave all the old memories,
but it will be fun to make new
ones. Thank you to all the
ladies that helped with the
sorting and packing of the
things in our room. We have
appointed our officers:
President, Sue Callison:
Vice President; Maxine King:
Secretary; Rosemary Hopkins:
Treasure;
Norma
Jones:
Chaplain;
Betty
Hansen:
Sargent at Arms; Eleanor
St.Helen: Parliamentarian; Pat
Mattsen:
Friendship
&
Visitation;
Mary
Blake:
Historian; Carol McFarlane:
Socials; Darlene Heath, Carol
Hansen, Sheri Abernathy: Call
list; Margie Szmania.
Thank you Sue Callison
Lodge Hours
Monday thru Friday
10 am to close
Saturday 4pm to 10pm
Sunday 1pm to 6pm
Club Hours
Sunday
1pm to 6pm
Monday
4pm to 9pm
Tuesday
4pm to 10pm
Wednesday 2pm to 11pm
Thursday 2pm to 11pm
Friday
4pm to 12am
Saturday 4pm to 10pm
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
10am to 4pm
HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
AFTER MARCH 15TH
Elkettes
Greetings and Salutations
Let me introduce myself, I am Marsha Sharpe,
President elect for the 2015-2016 year of the Elkettes.
I heard years ago that when the Lord closed a door, he
always leaves a window or two open. With the new
year starting there are many windows of opportunity
opening for all.
The Gateway Elkettes held the installation of new
officers on March 17, 2015. For the coming 2015 2016 year please welcome the new Officers: Vice
President April Freitas, Recording Secretary Jean
Friend, Membership Secretary Judy O’Dell, Treasurer
Jan Cooper, Tyler Ginger Moffett, Chaplain Shirley
Stambaugh, Rib Editor Sheryl Heiden and
Parliamentarian Mary Gast. I know we will take this
time to step up to our new responsibilities to help
insure a smooth and successful transition into our new
home.
On March 10, 2015 we had the Elkette Banquet.
Members, family, friends and Lodge Elk Members
attended our social. We gratefully recognize and
thank last year’s officers for all they have done, many
returning this year to keep the flame burning and
assisting the new officers in their role. Also, all the
Elkette members who supported our many
committee’s by volunteering and helping out where
ever needed.
I would like to give our new Exalted Ruler, Bruce
Beattie, our congratulations and the support from the
Elkettes in the upcoming year.
We have voted on the ways and means for the
events in the upcoming year.
The Spring Elkette Bazaar will be held on the
weekend of April 18th – 19th. Visit the Sweet Shop
Café, we will have food available, homemade Taco
Soup, sandwiches, fruit cups and an array of fresh
baked items for sale.
Looking ahead:
May 2nd District Ritual Contest (held at Gateway Elks
Lodge)
May 10th Mother’s Day
May 25th Memorial Day Lodge and Office closed
A closing thought to reflect on:
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been”
Our next business meeting is: May 3, 2015 7:00pm
Respectfully yours,
Marsha Sharpe
Elk of the Year
Our Elk of the Year is
Denice Schuermyer. She was
born February 1st
She was born in Oregon
City and graduated from
Gladstone High School. While
attending high school she was
Teenager of the month for
Oregon City Elks. She
attended
Clackamas
Community
College
and
received her Associates degree
in Criminal Justice. Her father
is an Elk and so is her hubby,
Jim, who was Exalted Ruler in
2007-08.
Prior to joining the Lodge
18 years ago, Denice was
active in the Entertainment
Committee. She joined in
January 1998. Since joining
she has been very active.
Denice can be found doing
many things for the Lodge and
the Community as well. She
has worked on various
committee’s such as the
Entertainment, Band, and CPR
to name a few. She is also the
Public Relations Chairman for
our Lodge and has gotten
Gateway
in
the
Elks
NATIONAL Magazine. She
has worked hard getting ENF
Grants and putting on events
for the National Guard here at
the Lodge and also getting
Gateway recognition at a
couple of Trailblazer games.
Denice has been an officer
of the Lodge, serving as Inner
Guard and Chaplain. In her
spare time she enjoys singing,
reading, camping and hanging
out with friends and family.
Congratulations to Denice,
Gateway’s Elk of the Year.
Citizen of the Year
Golden arches, the Big Mac and Ronald McDonald are well-known icons of the most popular fast food chain in the world. Less
familiar to the masses is Ollie Lund, one of the founders of the first McDonald's in the Pacific Northwest which opened February
26th 1960 at the corner of 122nd and Glisan.
Oliver has been an owner/operator for more than 50 years in the Portland area. He has served more than 43 million customers,
employed over 14,000 people and served more than 14 million Big Macs.
Oliver proudly served in the Navy for 20 years. He enlisted in the 40’s as a Publicity Recruit. He stayed with that area while
enlisted and retired as one of two
Master Chief’s in Journalism. He was
on the West Coast and the other was
on the East Coast.
He is one of nine sailor’s that had
the idea of opening a McDonald’s
restaurant. They went to the bank to
get a loan and the Bank officer said
‘you want to borrow $50,000 to sell
15 cent hamburgers?’ They must have
been very persuasive since he loaned
them the money. He currently owns
three McDonalds.
Oliver is active in the Portland
Rotary Club, who work with local
youths in various activities and also
on a worldwide level providing
assistance and medical needs to those
less fortunate.
I am proud to present Oliver Lund
as Gateway Elk’s Citizen of the Year
for 2015-2016.
Fraternally submitted,
Tom Frazey
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The Nations First and Largest
Classroom refresher for motorists 50 and older
55 ALIVE DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
Learn how to avoid driving hazards
Minimal Course Fees
NO Tests!!
Classes held at Gateway Elks Lodge Call Lodge office to Register.
Class fees Payable at first class.
Next Classes ?????
11:00 in the Morning class start time
Membership Drawing
February 19, 2015
#15413, #659, #15529, #15675
#15239*, #7845**
February 5, 2015
#6334, #15581, #11552, #5869,
#14340*, #15526**
Winner #15575 Randy Spikes
Donated to Help the Lodge
March, 5 2015
#14418, #11877, #15325,
#15575, #7256*, #13159**
* & **, Special Drawings sponsored by
BINGO, $75.00 and Cronies, $24.11
You Must be present at the drawing to WIN.
Lower Level Closure
As we prepare to move to our new home it may be necessary to restrict or close
portions of our current facility. Starting March 15th the lower level of the lodge will not
be open for general use. The showers and Saunas will be closed and the water turned off.
The workout room wil remain open, but equipment will be removed soon. Bingo will
continue on Wednesday nights but may be moved upstairs soon.
Funding The Remodel
I move, $500,000 be allocated and transferred to the Reserve Fund
for remodeling costs as detailed below;
Replace roof, estimated $85,000
Replace HVAC, estimated $125,000
Build new restrooms and supply fixtures, estimated $50,000
Build out Bar, Game Room and Lounge including lighting, floor
covering and dance floor, estimated $80,000
Build and equip mini-kitchen, estimated $30,000
Build and furnish Office, estimated $30,000
Remodel Lodge room including floor, estimated $30,000
Build out Dining room, estimated $20,000
Build out large kitchen, move scullery, refurbish equipment,
estimated $30,000
Exterior landscaping, clean-up and security upgrades, estimated
$20,000
All estimates include contingency amount. All expenditures will be
subject to Lodge voucher controls and additional Building committee
protocols and steering committee approval (as required).
Balloting for this motion will be at a regular session of the Lodge
on April 16, 2015
Motion read on Lodge floor March 26, 2015
Submitted by Ed Schuldt, Chairman BOD
Absent
Members
Dale Stockton Jr.
#4777 Life #448
June 14, 1935
March 3, 2015
Antonio Lopez
#10723 Life #463
September 2, 1933
March 8, 2015
John Lillestrand
#15089
December 5, 1943
March 14, 2015
Elks are Never
Forgotten
Never Forsaken
Scholarship
We have selected 2 applicants for our
scholarships for the year 2014-2015 and
we are proud to be able to give $1000 to
each of the applicants. With the move we
are not going to bring them to the Lodge
for dinner however if you know these
young people be sure and give them your
congratulations.
They are: Reid Rubsman and Mary Vu.
Congratulations to them both and may
their future be bright.
Lynn Powell
Scholarship Chairman
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