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The “All American Lodge” Division 5
Garden Grove
1952
Elk Call
First Place “All American Lodge” Division 5 - 1986-1987, 1987-1988, 1989-1990, 1993-94, 1997-98
First Place in Grand Lodge “Community Image” Division 5 - 1987-1988, 1988-1989, 1989-1990, 1991-1992, 1993-94, 2000-01
Volume 58, No. 10 Elk Call - 1st Place Grand Lodge Division 5 - 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2002-03
January 2015
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!
Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952
11551 Trask Avenue, Garden Grove, California
Wishing you
a Happy,
Healthy and
Prosperous
2015
$30.00 Per Person
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Happy Hour at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad
Rib-Eye Steak or Salmon · Scalloped Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables · Dessert
Music & Dancing: 8:00 pm till Midnight
Entertainment by: The Belair’s
Tickets go on sale Monday, January 12, 2015
~ Pre-Event Sales Only ~
For More Information Contact Greg Silver
714-595-0530 or [email protected]
Make your Reservations while they last!
Note: There will not be a Mystery Auction this year.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION -- GARDEN GROVE ELKS LODGE NO. 1952
LODGE OFFICERS 2014-2015
2014-2015 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Exalted Ruler .............................. Randy Eldridge
Leading Knight ............................ Joe De La Luz
Loyal Knight ..................................... Karen Lewin
Lecturing Knight .......................... Mark Mahoney
Secretary ........................................ Jim Faulkner
Treasurer ............................... Eileen Rasmussen
Tiler ............................................... Michael Wight
Assistant Tilers .... Michael Smith, Larry Hudson,
Winfred Cobb, Willy White, Tony Lopez,
Tina Duarte, Doug De Roxas
Esquire ......................................... Sherrie Larson
Assistant Esquire .......................... Keith Mitchell
Ambassador of Goodwill ..... John Miller III, PER
Chaplain ....................................... Joe Justiniano
Assistant Chaplain .............................. Ron Yates
Inner Guard………………………….Pete LaCombe
Assistant Inner Guard ........... Christopher Merrill
Officer at Large .............................. Jack Hansen
Organist ......................................... Elmer Roldan
Assistant Organist ................ Bernadette Roldan
Chairman of the Board ......... Jim Anderson PER
2 Year Trustee ..................................... John Zahn
3 Year Trustee ...................... Paul Pantages PER
4 Year Trustee ............................. Gary Westmyer
5 Year Trustee ....................... John Miller IV PER
Americanism ...................................... Larry Hudson
Audit Committee ................................. Dave Maurer
Bequest & Living Trust ...................... Kevin Perkins
Bingo Chairman ................................... Bob Holliday
Building Committee ................................... Trustees
Bulletin ............................................... Nivek Snikrep
Business Practices .................. Paul Pantages PER
By Laws & House Rules ..................... Jim Faulkner
Canopies .................................................... The Club
Car Cruise .............................................. John Zahn
Car Show ............................................. Ernie Garcia
Card Room ............................................ Ron Danko
Ceiling Tiles ............................ Randy Barrows PER
Christmas Baskets ........................... Claudia Richie
Circle of Flags ............................... Doug Westmyer
Clowns .................................................. Jim Perkins
Community Service .................................. Bill Catlin
Computers ................................ Robert N. White Jr.
Darts ....................................................... Dave Beck
Dictionaries ............................................ Berry Kelly
Drug Awareness ............................... Jack Whitwam
Elk National Foundation ...................... Karen Lewin
Elk of the Month ............................. Randy Eldridge
Elk Enders ............................................. Ken Moody
Entertainment ........................................ Greg Silver
Fireworks ........................................... Larry Hudson
Flag Day ........................................... Joe De La Luz
Fun Night & Activities ........................ John Miller IV
Funeral & Memorial Service ........ Gerry McConnell
Golf ...................................................... John Douthit
Good of the Order ............................ Joe De La Luz
Government Relations ....................... Jim Faulkner
Grant Coordinator ................................ Karen Lewin
Greeters ... Connie Douthit, Carol Privett, Lee Allen,
Jean Redinger, Martha Jimenez,
Ricardo Jiminez, John Douthit, Bob Mills,
Sharon Violano, Diane Villareal, Scott Cardon
Hall Bulletin .................................... Sharon Violano
Ham Club .......................................... Tom McKernie
Historian ......................................... Neil Baker PER
Hoop Shoot ........................................ Keith Mitchell
Horseshoes .................................... Gary Westmyer
Investigation ............................................ Ron Yates
Jewelry ....................................... Bernadette Roldan
July 4th Picnic ....................................... Greg Silver
Labor Day ......................................... Joe De La Luz
Lapsation .......................................... Jack Whitwam
Lodge Activities ................................... Karen Lewin
Lodge Advisor .................. David Skelton PDDGER
Maintenance .............................................. Trustees
Major Project/Purple Pig .................. Joe De La Luz
Membership ..................................... Mark Mahoney
Memorials ..................................... Gerry McConnell
Memorial Sunday ........................ Joe Justiniano, Jr.
Memorial Board ...................... John & Shirley Ryan
Miss Garden Grove ......................... Stacy Margolin
Orientation .................................. Bill O’Hearn, PER
PER Association ..................... David Stamper, PER
Park ................................................. Tom McConnell
Parliamentarians .............. David Skelton PDDGER
Photographers ........ Myles Kowalcyk, Bruce Griffin
Presiding Justice ................ David Armstrong, PER
Public Relations ................................ Larry Hoffman
Lead Ritual Coach ................. David Skelton DDGER
Asst. Ritual Coaches .............. Jim Anderson, PER,
David Stamper, PER, Randy Barrows, PER
Rolling Billboard ..................... David Stamper, PER
Safety and Security ............................... Willy White
Saturday Bar B Q ........................... Sharon Violano
Scholarships ..................................... Jeremy Harris
Shuffle Board ............................. Eileen Rasmussen
Sickness and Distress ................ Jackie Lucas Rice
Social and Community Welfare ......... Nelson Burke
Soccer Shootout ................................ Keith Mitchell
Sound Booth .................................. Eric Rasmussen
Standing Relief ........................ Randy Eldridge, ER
Stray Elks ........................................... Jim Faulkner
Sunday Breakfasts ................................. Volunteers
Veterans Day ...................................... Jim Faulkner
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
Stanley D. Taeger ............................... P.D.D.G.E.R.
Edward Shozda (+) ............................ P.D.D.G.E.R.
David Skelton .................................... P.D.D.G.E.R.
PAST EXALTED RULERS
Richard Haster (+) ...................................... 1955-56
George Honold (+) ...................................... 1956-57
Ronald L. Tiday (+) ..................................... 1957-58
Elmer L. Mylar (+) ....................................... 1958-59
Ross S. Dick (+) .......................................... 1959-60
Garland Rice (+) ......................................... 1960-61
Norman E. Culver (+) ................................. 1961-62
John McKinley (+) ....................................... 1963-64
Will Tweedle (+) .......................................... 1964-65
Ken O’Reilly (+) .......................................... 1965-66
John B. McNamara PSVP (+) .................... 1966-67
Ernest E. Hamor (+) ................................... 1967-68
Dick Riordan (+) ......................................... 1968-69
Leco (Pete) Sexton (+) ............................... 1969-70
Ray Dewitt (+) ............................................. 1970-71
Dave Homewood PDDGER (*) ................... 1971-72
Miles Matthews (+) ..................................... 1972-73
Al Jansen (+) .............................................. 1973-74
Mike Julya (+) ............................................. 1974-75
Edward Shozda, PDDGER (+) ................... 1975-76
Jim Choate (+) ............................................ 1976-77
Bill Van Horn (+) ......................................... 1977-78
Waiter Frank Habiger (+) ............................ 1978-79
Frank Rizuto, PDDGER (+) ........................ 1979-80
Gay Hamilton .............................................. 1980-81
Harold Wall, PDDGER (+) .......................... 1981-82
Stan Taeger, PDDGER ............................... 1982-83
Ed Faulkner (+) ........................................... 1983-84
Joe Farquhar (+) ......................................... 1984-85
Darrell Nolen ............................................... 1985-86
Boyd Bogart (+) .......................................... 1986-87
Howard Simpson (+) ................................... 1987-88
Art Barnett (+) ............................................ 1988-89
Norris Wallace (+) ....................................... 1989-90
Rod Butler (+) ............................................. 1990-91
Neil Baker ................................................... 1991-92
Kevin O’Shaughnessey .............................. 1992-93
Robert Crist (+) .......................................... 1993-94
Lynn Johnston (+) ....................................... 1994-95
Dick Strong (+) ........................................... 1996-97
Myles Kowalcyk .......................................... 1997-98
Jim Hitt ........................................................ 1998-99
Nelson Burke .............................................. 1999-00
Ron Cooper ................................................ 2000-01
John Miller Ill ............................................... 2001-02
lrv Geller (+) ............................................... 2002-03
Ken Charity (+) ........................................... 2003-04
Dave Offhaus .............................................. 2004-05
David Skelton, PDDGER ............................ 2005-06
Gary Mueller ............................................... 2006-07
Randy Barrows ........................................... 2007-08
John Miller IV .............................................. 2008-09
Jim Anderson .............................................. 2009-10
Kevin Perkins .............................................. 2010-11
David Stamper ............................................ 2011-12
Rick Ross .................................................... 2012-13
Bill O’Hearn ................................................ 2013-14
PER’S BY DIMIT
Robert G. Robb, PSP-PDDGER (+) ................... 1952-53
Sam Stanley (+) .................................................. 1956-57
Charles J. Gibb (+) .............................................. 1958-59
Doyle E. Christian (+) .......................................... 1967-68
Bob Rhodes (+) ................................................... 1968-69
George Corbari (+) .............................................. 1979-80
Daniel Molinari (+) ............................................... 1986-87
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Bill Searcy (+) ...................................................... 1982-83
Lee Gatti (+) ........................................................ 1993-94
Ron Volman ......................................................... 1996-97
Paul Pantages ..................................................... 2000-01
David Hough ........................................................ 2004-05
(**) Transferred
(+) Deceased
Veterans Services ................................. Mike Wight
Visiting Sick ........................................ Hans Lamme
Visits Away ......................................... Jack Hansen
Wall Plaques ................................. Tsuki Tsukiyama
Youth Activities ................................. Jack Whitwam
PER’S BY ASSOCIATION
Carl Brewner(+), George Mountford, Lee Ferrell,
George Van de Langeryt,
Dave Bakke PDDGER, Jim Rutherford,
Todd Parris, Wayne Nowakowski,
Eugene DeAngelis PDDGER
STATISTICS
Membership as of:
April 1, 2014 ................. 1147
Gain by Initiation .............. 56
Gain by Transfer ................ 13
Gain by Reinstatement ........ 8
Total Gain ......................... 77
Loss by Dropped ................ 11
Loss by Transfer .................. 9
Loss by Absolute Dimit ...... 2
Loss by Death .................... 20
Total Loss .......................... 42
Membership as of:
November 30, 2014 ....... 1182
Remember . . .
Donate your
Aluminum cans to the
lodge for recycling!
Banquet Office
714-534-0226
Hours:
9:30 am-5:00 p.m.
Voice Mail Available
Lodge Office Hours:
Mon-Fri. 9:00-4:00 pm
(Closed 12-1 for Lunch)
Call:
534-1952 or 534-0226
Fax: 534-6194
Check Your Elk Call . . .
. . . for your Lodge
membership number.
It entitles you to a
FREE dinner.
See the Lodge Secretary
for your dinner ticket.
It is important that you notify the Lodge
office of any address changes or new phone
numbers. This will save the Lodge money
on returned mail and also eliminate any
interruption in your mail.
Thanks
JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
From the Station of Fidelity
My Brothers and Sisters,
Janice and I want to wish you a very “Happy New Year”. We hope that this year is the
best year of your life so far. We hope that it finds you in good health, with security, and
spending it with loving family members. We also hope that we will see you on a regular
basis participating as a member of our wonderful lodge. We hope that you will come and
join us for lunch, dinners, and special events because involved members are the life blood
of the lodge.
December is behind us but what a heartwarming month it was. All of the good things
that our Elks did to help families in need were so wonderful. Our “Needy Children’s Christmas
Party” was a huge success thanks to our Committee Chairman, Leading Knight Mark
Mahoney and his lovely wife Debbie, Mike and Bertha Smith, and the many other volunteers
Exalted Ruler
that showed up to help.
We also had our “Annual Christmas Basket Delivery” event again this year. This event
fed over 200 families that were in desperate need of help during the holidays. A special thank you goes out to my
Committee Chairperson Claudia Richie, who has chaired this event for several years, and all of the volunteers that
helped sort, pack, and deliver the boxes of food to all these families. She is so fantastic at organizing this event.
When you see her, please take a moment to thank her for her service.
I want to thank all of you that brought in toys and gift cards for both of these Christmas events. Your thoughtfulness
and kindness has helped so many families in need.
If you had the pleasure of attending our annual New Year’s Eve Party you know just how wonderful it was. The
food was terrific, the music was great, the service was excellent and the time spent with friends was spectacular. I
want to thank our Entertainment Committee Chairman, Greg Silver, and all of the members in his committee. If you
see them please make sure you thank him for a job well done.
I am looking forward to seeing a lot of our long time members at our “Old Timer’s Night” on Thursday, January
15th. Also, don’t forget that this month has five Thursdays which means that January 29th is “Fun Night”.
May God bless each of you and watch over you daily and God Bless America.
Randy Eldridge
Exalted Ruler
From the Station of Charity
My brothers and sisters, we’ve just ended another year of Charitable good works.
Our success is a direct result of our Emblem Club and the many volunteers who graciously
gave of their time and effort to helping the community and to making our numerous events
throughout the year successful.
A big thank you to Emblem Ladies #279 for making the Elks Memorial a sucessful
event.
The volunteers also deserve our gratitude for the annual food basket drive, as well as for
all the other events they support throughout the year. Because of their efforts many who are
less fortunate than ourselves had food on the table.
Members of Boy Scout Troop #111, students from local high schools and all the drivers
who delivered food to the families’ homes. All our volunteers gave of their time and effort
Esteemed
that these families would have food on the table, that otherwise would not.
But food was not the only thing our gracious volunteers provided. Some toys for small Leading Knight
children were also included in some food bags. Our volunteers provided more than their
efforts. Imagine the smile of a child as he or she unwraps a toy lovingly given by our volunteers.
And many high school students from Garden Grove School District volunteered their community service hours to
make this endeavor a successful one.
As we close out a charitable year of giving, I thank you all for your kindness of spirit. I know that we’ll be even
more successful as we move forward into 2015.
I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas and New Years in the company of loved ones and friends.
In Charity,
Esteemed Leading Knight
Joe De La Luz
#9292
Editor reserves the right to edit the submissions for Grammar, Punctuation, and Content as space allows.
JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
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From the Station of Justice
2015 Already! I hope you have a Happy and Healthy New Year. We are in the last
quarter of our Elk year. Please continue to support our Elks National Foundation (ENF)
fund.
As of November we have reached $10.19 per capita, two times the Grand Lodge goal of
$4.60. Our total collected to date is nearly two times that collected as of this time last year.
The District has sent a note congratulating the Lodge on a Great Job and thanking us for
helping those less fortunate.
At the beginning of the year District set a goal to have each of the lodges increase their
donation level by 5% and add 5 new members to the Fidelity Club. At this time Garden
Grove is on track to be well above the 5% increase and we have added 6 new recurring
donors to the Fidelity Club. Thank you all for your generosity. For lodges with members
Esteemed
over between 1100 and 1500 we are second in the State, with Orange Lodge having reached
Loyal Knight
a per capita of $14.93.
This year ENF will be giving back $587,620 to the state in State Charities Grant, $445,970
in Special Projects Grant, and $139,670 in Bonus Grant. These grants help fund the Major Project (Purple Pig) as
well as Drug Awareness, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot and educational programs. ENF will award seventy-one Most
Valuable Student scholarships to high school seniors plus 23 Legacy Awards totaling $376,000. For every dollar
donated to ENF the State receives $1.98 back in these programs.
You can be very proud of the work you’ve done so far this year, not only in donations, but in volunteer hours and
mileage. The Lodge is awesome in its dedication to our charities. If you haven’t found an activity that sparks your
interest yet, please try to attend the Entertainment Committee meeting on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM. This
group plans most of the activities throughout the year. It is a great way to find out about upcoming activities and is
open to Elks and family members.
Hope to see you in the Lodge soon.
Karen Lewin
Loyal Knight
Happy New Year From the Station of Brotherly Love
I hope you all had the merriest of Holidays!
The Needy Children’s Christmas Party at our Lodge was a great success thanks to all
who so generously donated to the effort. There was much merriment for all in attendance,
and of course the kids were excited when Santa arrived. The smiles on their faces were
beyond words. We had a large number of our members, who came and helped, as well as
Boy Scout Troop 111, and Miss Garden Grove and her court. Thank you again for your
participation and help!
As we embark on a new year, let us all commit to helping the good works of our Lodge.
Whether it be inside the Lodge or outside through one of our community programs, get
involved and make a difference.
Ever practice Brotherly Love!
Mark Mahoney
Lecturing Knight
Esteemed
Lecturing Knight
ELK OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY 2015
January 2015’s Elk of the Month has been a very helpful member in our Lodge. He has
always stepped up to help when asked. This Elk, along with his family members have taken on an
assignment that takes time, muscle, and dedication. This member has made sure that on every
patriotic and special holiday, our Lodge honors our country by placing numerous beautiful
American Flags along with flags honoring each military service branches, our serviceman, and our
veterans.
Most recently, he was called at the last minute to respond and decorate the front of the Lodge with all of these
flags during our annual Elks Memorial Service. He and one of his daughters responded within twenty minutes
and posted the flags to honor the veteran Elks who have passed to realms on high over this past year.
I’m proud to name Doug Westmyer, as our “Elk of the Month” for the month of January 2015.
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JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
Emblem Club
President’s Message
Happy New Year to You,
I hope you all had a wonderful
holiday season. It is such a busy
time. But, tucked in with all that
busy, and rushing around, I hope
you also found time to relax and
enjoy the peace and fellowship
that comes with this time of year. Emblem Club
The Emblem Club had a
President
wonderful December – our
convalescent home visit went very well thanks to Vice
President Ruthann German. She had quite a contingent of
Emblem ladies who came out to help serve cookies and
punch. And, also sang Christmas carols with the residents.
We were very happy to have been asked to provide
support and cookies (yes, mostly cookies) for the Elk’s
Children’s Party on December 14. Thanks to Louise
Johnston and her helpers for their participation that day.
Our Christmas party on December 17 was lots of fun
as well. Cindy DeCou was the chairperson for this event
and did a great job of organizing. This year the members
were asked to bring cans of coffee to donate to Mary’s
Kitchen. They keep their coffee pots going all day long and,
word is, they go through gallons and gallons of coffee every
day. Thanks to Shirley O’Hearn for the suggestion.
The Emblem Rock-A-Thon will be held on January 10.
Please come support our Emblem Club with sponsorship
of your favorite “rockers.”
In February, the annual Emblem Club President’s
Charity Event is being held February 15. This year I have
selected “Paws 4 Healing” as “My” charity and the
beneficiary of funds raised at this event. Paws 4 Healing
volunteer members and their registered pets provided
animal-assisted activities/therapy services at facilities in
local communities. Their volunteers visit facilities such as
hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, schools,
children’s centers, and battered women’s homes. This is a
wonderful organization that trains and certifies therapy
teams, and coordinates their therapy visit activities. The
cost to train and certify a therapy team is $100. And, funds
raised at our event will be used for this training. I am inviting
all of you to please join us that day. Social hour is 12 – 1,
lunch is at 1:00 p.m., and tickets are $15.00. Flyers will be
posted soon.
Here’s wishing health and happiness to you all in the
new year!
Gail Westmyer
President, Emblem Club #279
JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
The Rear View Mirror
Garden Grove Elks Ride the Dirt
to Feed the Purple Pig
A special thanks to Larry Hoffman
for creating this input.
The Garden Grove Elks again embarked on their
semi-annual “off-road” effort to raise money for their
major project “The Purple Pig,” which represents the
charity to financially aid families who have children with
medical expenses beyond their parent’s financial
capability.
Motorhomes and trailers full of off-road enthusiast
Elks, their families and friends, began arriving at the
California City campsite on Thursday and by Saturday
morning they numbered 37, plus other riders and
families that came just for the day.
They rode in the 10 mile long Poker-run, drawing a
card at each of the four checkpoints along the way and
the final fifth card at the finish line. The game was “High
Low-Poker,” with a winner for the three highest hands
and the two lowest hands. Riders were in all kinds of
vehicles such as little mini-dirt bikes, big bikes, golf
carts, dune buggies, quads, jeeps and others. It was
not a speed contest. Riders were encouraged to slow
down and enjoy the view and the ride. Safety came
first!
Seventy percent of the income went to the winners
and thirty percent to the Purple Pig. All in all, the Pig
was fed $440.00 because most of the winners, our
generous Elks, and friends, donated all or a substantial
part of their winnings back to the project.
A great time was had by all during the four days
which began on Thursday with riding the desert, playing
with their myriad of off-road toys, the huge bonfires
each night, as well as the hors d’oeuvres social on
Saturday after the Poker Run and the huge Do-itYourself BBQ that was set-up for all to use. It was fun
for all, kids through grandparents. This was open to all
Elks and their friends. Camping was free.
Heading-up this event twice each year was Mark
Mahoney and Joe Spychaj; they, with the help of other
Garden Grove Elks, have been leading this semi-annual
effort for many years. The next off-road poker run is
set for March 12 – 15th, 2015. More information about
coming GG Elk poker runs can be obtained by
contacting the Garden Grove Elk-Enders or our
coordinators Mark at [email protected] or Larry
Hoffman at [email protected].
Pizza Sunday
Sunday, January 25th
Starts at 2 pm
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The E. Raymond Shipp
Memorial
Volunteer Breakfast
December 15, 2014
Dear “Old-timer”
It’s that time again!! As a loyal member you are invited to attend
“Old-timer’s Night on Thursday, January 15, 2015.
During the regular meeting at 8:00 PM, pins will be presented in
five-year increments signifying your longevity in the Lodge.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Fraternally,
Randy Eldridge, Exalted Ruler
Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952
2303 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 619-224-3411 www.halfmooninn.com
EXALTED RULERS GET AWAY
February 6-8, 2015
Special Rate of $139 for
Run of House King or Double Queen Rooms
Special rate is offered pre and post to above date based on the
hotels occupancy.
Once the hotel reaches 80% in occupancy, this rate will no longer
be available.
Rate may be subject to a minimum stay requirement.
Upgrade requests are based on availability
$149 for a Tropical View room with 1 King Bed
$159 for a Tropical View room 2 Queen Beds or Partial Bay View King
room
$179 for Luxury Jr. Suite
$219/$239 for Garden View or Marina View Suite
$259 for Grand Marina Suite
RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED
DEADLINE TO MAKE SURE
YOU ARE INCLUDED IN THIS
FUN WEEKEND IS
JANUARY 15, 2015
Please call Sherrie
Larson for more info.
714-315-4598
To make reservations please call the Reservations
Department at 619-224-3411 or 800-542-7400, MondayFriday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please mention the Garden
Grove Elks Lodge to receive the special rates. Due to the
high volume of 12 noon departures on Friday, Saturdays and
Sundays, requests for early check-in are highly unlikely to be
met. Therefore, please plan accordingly.
Rates do not include tax.
Menu: Omelet Bar, Bacon, Sausage,
Potatoes, Eggs To Order, Johnny III’s
Famous Biscuits and Gravy!
#4919
If you plan to attend, please notify the office by January 5, 2015
at (714) 534-1952.
2nd Sunday of the Month
Only
$7.00!!!
Come on
Down!
House Committee Highlights –
12/6/14
The following items were discussed at
House Committee meeting.
The change of the Volunteer
Breakfast to the third Sunday will be
implemented in July 2015. Events are
already scheduled in the 2014-15 Elk
year which would be impacted by the
change
Bingo still needs volunteers,
especially for the later shifts.
Toys for the Needy Kids Christmas
party and Christmas Baskets. Dave
Maurer arranged for CMA (Commercial
Movers Association) donation of toys; we
have a lot of teens coming this year.
Gift Certificates are now available in
the office
Suggestion to have an outside firm
evaluate our property taxes
Camper’s bathroom needs sprucing
up
The By-Laws committee has started
its review for our five year required review
To go boxes
Check-in is at 4:00 pm and checkout is at 12:00 noon.
Overnight guest parking WAIVED for this Group.
Humphreys Passport - A $9.95 daily fee per room Wi-Fi access, plus over $200 in
discounts on dining, entertainment and activities.
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JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
THE QUICK VIEW PAGE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FAMILY DINNERS
$10.00 per person
January 7th
Fried Chicken
Halibut
January 14th
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Fried Steak
st
January 21
Salmon
Tips & Noodles
January 28th
Veal Cordon Bleu
Mexican Combo
Dinner served
5:00 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
NIGHT SPECIALS
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 2nd & 3rd
Lamb Shank
Chicken Parmesan
Garden Grove Elks Lodge 1952
SOUP AND
SALAD BAR
$7.00
This includes
mixed green
vegetables,
along with lots
of side dishes
and great toppings.
MONDAY-FRIDAY
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Create your own salad and
enjoy what you like!
Bluegrass
Saturdays
Featuring Jody Silver and Friends
First Saturday of every Month
Noon Until 3 pm
• Birthday Bingo • Color TV Monitors
• Pull Tabs $1 & 50¢
ELKS BINGO
Every Tuesday
Doors Open - 5:30 p.m.
Early Birds - 6:30 p.m.
Main Games Start at 7:00 p.m.
ALL GAMES
PAY $250
WITH MINIMUM
ATTENDANCE
(EXCEPT SPECIALS)
• Speedy Bingo
• Double Action
• 1199 Game
• 50/50 Bingo
• Cash Ball
• Door Prizes
$15 Buy-In
$30 2 EB / 2 REG / 2 SPEC.
DINNER FOR $2.00
Last Tuesday of the Month
• Excellent Parking •
• Snack Bar •
Free Pretzels & Coffee
Mexican Mondays
5:30-7 pm
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 9th & 10th
BBQ Ribs
Meatloaf
Tacos
Margaritas
Coronas
in the East Room!
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 16th & 17th
Hawaiian Chicken
Captains Platter
BAND STAND
JANUARY 2015
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 23rd & 24th
Calamari
Homemade Meatball Sandwich
Fri. Jan. 2
Sat. Jan. 3
Punch & Judy
Coyote Sunrise
Fri. Jan. 9
Sat. Jan. 10
Jerry Benton
Jusstuss
Fri. Jan. 16
Sat. Jan. 17
Generations Uno
Dave Ambrose
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 30th & 31st
Roast Pork
Fish & Chips
Every SATURDAY
BBQ !!!!
Dinner 6:00 p.m. • Music 8:00 p.m.
Hamburgers
& Hot Dogs
$3.00
Fri. Jan. 23
Sat. Jan. 24
Sun. Jan. 25
Cover Story
The Footnotes
Pizza Sunday
Back Home Band
11:00-2:30
Fri. Jan. 30
Sat. Jan. 31
Breakaway
The Silk Band
“Please understand we will make every
effort to accommodate your requests for
tables whenever possible, but we cannot
make guarantees. Only reservations will be
guaranteed, not necessarily tables. Thank
you in advance for your understanding.”
JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
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During September the following donated to ENF:
John Ryan
Shirley Ryan
Nick Shulick
Raul Martinez
Pan Corona
Emily Hsu
RECURRING DONORS
Bill O’Hearn, PER
David Skelton, DDGER
Joe Justiniano
John Ryan
Shirley Ryan
Karen Lewin
Randy Eldridge, ER
Robert Spenik
Tony Lopez
Ed Muscat
Doug De Roxas
Robert Burks
Special thanks to Gary Swinson who has reached Honorary
Founder ($1000.00 accumulative giving). Gary has moved to
LA, but continues to support Garden Grove Lodge and ENF.
NOTE: If you donated with your dues, on line or through
the office, THANK YOU!
This list is for only those who have donated through me.
Our participation has increased, but we are still below the
District Average of 21.99% with a 17.87% (205 out of 1147).
We need a few more first time donors. On the positive side, we
are ranked #3 on the Chairman’s Challenge (Orange is still
#1). To add to this score we need some of the members who
have not given in the last two years to add to their accounts.
Great Progress!
Thank You for all you have done this year!
Karen
Date: Sunday March 1, 2015
Time: 1:30 to 5:00 PM
Place: Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952
11551 Trask Avenue • Garden Grove, CA
Enjoy the many different wines from the
San Clemente Wine Company
All proceeds of this event go to the
Garden Grove Elks Christmas Basket Fund
Meat ~ Cheese ~ Crackers Hors D’oeuvres
$10.00 Donation
Complimentary 19 oz. Bordeaux Wine Glass
Silent Auction • Door Prizes
Purchase Wines by the Bottle or the Case
Cash, Check or Visa/MC
See the Lodge Office Staff or Greg Silver for Pre-Sale Tickets
For more information contact Greg Silver (714) 595-0530
Or email to: [email protected]
Join the
Garden Grove Elks
Angels/Mariners Baseball
Game
Wednesday Night May 6, 2015
Buy Tickets at a Discounted Price
For more Information
Sign in on the flyer in the
Hallway at the Lodge
Andy Benjock flying his flags 24/7
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Or Contact Greg Silver at
714-595-0530 or email to:
[email protected]
JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
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Telephone
(714) 637-8662
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Tel. (562) 423-5335
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JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU . . .
January 8
Carlson, Curtis
Reed, Todd
Schagrin, Dave
Smorick, Sean
Swearingen, Chuck
January 9
Appleton, Frank
Baele, Robert
Duffy, James
Palmquist, Marie
January 10
Guillen, Sal
McConnell, Gerald
January 11
Hemphill, MD, Donald
McNicholl, Carol
Thayer, Larry
Torres, Ronald
January 12
Anderson, James
Bunnell, John W
Johnson, Angel T
Khouri, Victor L
Slape, Stephen
January 13
Carpenter, Keith E
Russell, Kirk C
Tucker, Channing
January 14
Cairns, Marion
Valdez, Val
January 15
Brandt, Barbara Jean
Hayden, Jenny
Johnson, William
McNitt, Corley
Rampley, Ralph
January 16
Davis, William
Faulkner, James
January 17
Blanco, Seaton
Coombs, David
Lamkins, A Clarke
Malmberg, Michael W
Montgomery, Meredith
Ruiz, Darrel
Underwood, Robert
January 18
Burke, Nelson
Gregory, James L
January 19
Kersey, Jeffrey Paul
Reza, Rudy
Strecker, Judy
January 20
Hartzell, Roy L
Kennedy, Joseph
Sherwood, Hilda
January 21
Barry, Bobbie
Hatcher, Bill
January 23
Pitsch, Norman
January 24
Allen, Wanda L
January 25
Aldaco, Arthur
Duncan, James
Shear, Philip
White, Lewis
January 27
Beauchamp, Joseph
Counts, Clarence L
Medina, Jerry
January 28
Selvaggi, Gina
Villareal, Steven A
January 29
Krutsinger, Carolyn
January 30
Corona, Pan
DeValle, Charles N
January 31
Berry, Steven
Henning, George
Hoxworth, Mike
Long, Marilyn
Marre, Beatriz
Pacheco, Peter
#5968
January 1
Allen, James
Hebert, Denis
Morris, Everett
Swinson, Gary
January 3
Ochoa, George C
January 4
Caso, Anthony (Tom)
Collins, Vincent W
Payne, Robert L
Russell, Robert
Whiteside, Stephen
January 5
Saia Sr, William
Wuestehube, Carl
January 6
Goulet, Gerald
Kalac, Edward
Latimer, Nicholas
Naas, Richard E
January 7
Hewitt, Jesse Blain
Hurst, Sue
SICKNESS, DISTRESS & GOOD STUFF
Please call Jackie Lucas-Rice at 714-998-8570 or Hans Lamme at 714-775-4217 to report sickness, death or good news about your loved ones.
Karen Calkins – Physical therapy seems to be working.
George Crapia – feeling much better!
Francis Mayhort – was in the hospital for 2 weeks, at home
now but still having a lot of health issues.
Gary Westmyer – is still on IV antibiotics, and keeping his
foot elevated.
Tom Fairbanks – wife Sandy is feeling much better and her
eyesight is better.
Bertha Smith – had hip replacement and is resting
comfortably at home, and having physical therapy.
John Ryan – has started Radiation treatments in Los
Angeles, it is the only location that offers the exact treatment
he needs. They provide him with a 1 bedroom apartment
so he can rest after the treatments. He says his treatment
is going very well.
Sallie Dalton – suffering from back pain. Sonny is not well
either.
Jackie Rice – has agreed to continue with Sickness and
Distress with the help of Emily Hsu.
John Miller IV PER – Dad John Miller III PER fell on his
right side and has some pain.
Myles Kowalcyk PER – Patty’s Dr. has released her to drive.
Pan Corona – last CAT scan shows cancer is still growing
at stage 4.
George DaCorte – still has sores on both feet, healing slow
due to Diabetes.
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Randy Eldridge ER – reported that his brother had a
cancerous growth removed from his lung.
Off the sick list – Dave Offhaus
Purple Pigs for
Major Project
Howard Cole
John Grant
Dennis Noble
Walter Mahler
Karen Lewin
Table Tops
52 Club
52 Club
Freedom
is NOT
FREE
JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
KAMIKAZE KORNER
To Our Absent Members
The faults of our members we write upon the sand;
their virtues upon tablets of love and memory . . .
Richard Mobley #5362
Born: November 12, 1925
Initiated: October 6, 1983
Life Member: May 2, 2013
Passed: October 6, 2014
John Salinas #6518
Born: December 18, 1944
Initiated: September 21, 1989
Passed: November 7, 2014
Joe Malloy #8388
Born: March 28, 1942
Initiated: July 1, 1989
Passed: November 11, 2014
APPLICATIONS PENDING
Dennis Root
Benny Juarez
Eduardo Molina
Ramiro Valdivia Jr
Eric Skillman
Mitch Todd
Philip Washburn
Howard McNamara
Patrick Norton
Proposed by:
Proposed by:
Proposed by:
Proposed by:
Proposed by:
Proposed by:
Proposed by:
Proposed by:
Reinstatement
Jerry Kelperis
Esther Aceituno
Keith Jones
Chris Merrill
John Zahn
Roman Kuczinski
John Zahn
Tom Fairbanks
Nov. 6 Jackpot #1 $375.00
9072 – Michael Parker
7040 – David Beck
7930 – Robert Green
8567 – Earline Smith
NO WINNER
Nov. 13 Jackpot #1 $400.00
7708 – Winfred Cobb
5495 – Warren Rosenthal
3418 – Walter Donovan
8360 – Rudy Reza
WINNER
Nov. 20 Jackpot #1 $200.00
7553 – Phil Cresswell
7151 – Wade Heidner
4383 – Gerald Graham
7485 – David Woolley
NO WINNER
Nov. 27 Jackpot #1 $200.00
NO DRAWING
THANKSGIVING DAY
Remember, my Brothers,
It pays to attend lodge meetings!
Garden Grove Elks Calendar for FEBRUARY, 2015
SUNDAY
1
MONDAY
2
Super Bowl
Party
Patio-Club Bar
Patio Bar Open
8
3
Taco Night 5:30 pm
Bingo
Darts 6 pm
Member’s
Happy
Clowns 7 pm
Hour - 4-6 p.m.
Emblem Board Mtg
Ritual Practice
9
Sunday Brunch
9 am
Sunday Sports
Patio Bar Open
TUESDAY
10
Taco Night 5:30 pm
Darts 6 pm
Ritual Practice
Bingo
Member’s Happy
Hour - 4-6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
5
Family Night
Lodge Night
PER Dinner
Elk Enders 7:30 pm
Nominations:
Karaoke 7:00 pm
2015-2016 Officers
Host - TBA
11
12
Family Night
FRIDAY
6
Dinner - Dancing
Emblem President’s
Charity Event
Sunday Sports
Patio Bar Open
22
Pizza Sunday
Team #2
16
17
Happy Birthday
President’s Day
Elks
Bingo
Taco Night 5:30 pm
Member’s Happy
Darts 6 pm
Hour - 4-6 p.m.
Ritual Practice
23
24
Bingo
Taco Night 5:30 pm Member’s Happy
Hour - 4-6 p.m.
Darts 6 pm
Ritual Practice
18
Family Night
Karaoke 7:00 pm
25
Lodge Night
14
House/Trustee Mtg
Dinner - Dancing
Host - Lewin
Ham Club 10 am
Valentine’s Day
Sweetheart Dance
Host - Eldridge
20
21
27
28
Entertainment
Elections:
Dinner - Dancing
Comm. Mtg 10 am
2015-2016 Officers
Dinner - Dancing
Elk of the Year
Host - LaCombe
Host - Anderson
Announcement
Host - Rasmussen ELK-ENDERS LAKE ELSINORE 2/20-22
26
Emblem’s EmmieLodge Night
Gremmie Dinner PER Appreciation
Dinner
Family Night
Karaoke 7:00 pm
Host - Yates
Host - Lopez
Lodge Night
19
Blue Grass Jam
Dinner - Dancing
Host - Faulkner
15
7
ER GET AWAY FEBRUARY 6-8
13
Emblem Club 7:00 pm
Nominations:
2015-2016 Officers
Karaoke 7:00 pm
SATURDAY
Host - Hudson
Dinner - Dancing
Dinner - Dancing
Host - De La Luz
Host - Mahoney
#8909
JANUARY 2015 / ELK CALL
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Garden Grove Elks Calendar for JANUARY, 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
FRIDAY
2
New Year’s Day
* Lodge Dark *
Dinner - Dancing
Host - Anderson
4 Loyal Knight
Take Down
Christmas
Decorations
Sunday Sports
Patio Bar Open
11
Emblem Board Mtg
Ritual Practice
12
13
Sunday Brunch
9 am
Taco Night 5:30 pm
Sunday Sports
Patio Bar Open
Ritual Practice
Darts 6 pm
Bingo
Member’s Happy
Hour - 4-6 p.m.
7
8
Family Night
Elk Enders 7:30 pm
Karaoke 7:00 pm
14
9
Dinner - Dancing
Host - Zahn
Host - Larson
16
Family Night
Lodge Night
Emblem Club 7:00 pm
(Old Timer’s Night)
Karaoke 7:00 pm
Host - Pantages
18
Sunday Sports
Patio Bar Open
19
20
Bingo
Taco Night 5:30 pm
Member’s
Happy
Darts 6 pm
Hour - 4-6 p.m.
Ritual Practice
21
22
Lodge Night
Initiation
Karaoke 7:00 pm
(by PER’s)
Host - Eldridge
25
Pizza Sunday
Team #3
26
27
Bingo
Taco Night 5:30 pm
Member’s
Happy
Darts 6 pm
Hour - 4-6 p.m.
28
Dinner - Dancing
29
DDGER Clinic Newport Harbor
Emblem Club
Rock-a-Thon
Host - Westmyer
17Entertainment
Comm. Mtg 10 am
Orientation 5 pm
Dinner - Dancing
Host - Mahoney
23
Family Night
Host - Justiniano
10 Ham Club 10 am
Lodge Night
PER Dinner
Balloting
15
House/Trustee 9 am
Blue Grass Jam
Dinner - Dancing
Office Closed
5 Investigation 6
Taco Night 5:30 pm
Bingo
Darts 6 pm
Member’s
Happy
Clowns 7 pm
Hour - 4-6 p.m.
SATURDAY
3
Dinner - Dancing
Host - Wight
24
Dinner - Dancing
Host - De Roxas
Host - Smith
ELK-ENDERS WOODS VALLEY 1/23-25
30
31
Family Night
Lodge Night
Karaoke 7:00 pm
(Fun Nite)
Dinner - Dancing
Dinner - Dancing
Host - Eldridge
Host - Pantages
Host - Rasmussen
Ritual Practice