ALL AMERICAN LODGE 2003,04,08,09,10,11,12,13 BPO ELKS 2399 WAPITI WIND April 2015 EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE. I thank you for your confidence in electing me as your Exalted Rul- er. As we start another year of Elkdom, it is my goal to work with all of you to continue to present a lodge we are all proud of. I also want to take my hat off to our mem- bers, staff and volunteers who sup- ported our lodge during the past year. Okay, let’s get down to busi- ness… I would like to announce that with the resignation of Kevin Brown that the House Committee has made some changes in our social quarters management. It is the goal of the House Committee to provide for a pleasant dining and social experience to our members. To accomplish this the position of Club Manager has been divided into two positions – Banquet/Bar Manager and Executive Chef. Kathy Wright has been appointed “Banquet/Bar Manager” and will be overseeing the bar, dining area and banquet events and staff. Most of you already know Kathy as she has been a longtime employee and member of the lodge. Adam Sweetow has been appointed as “Executive Chef” and hails from the San Diego area. Adam will be overseeing the kitchen and staff and brings vast experience with his im- pressive resume. Look for some very exciting menu items to come our way. Please join me in congratulating and support- ing Kathy and Adam! During the coming lodge year, I will be focusing on two very important items: Volunteering and our Obligation as Elks. Volunteer! Volunteering is crucial to the success of our lodge. It does sadden me that with over 3.800 members and widows/widowers, on average less than one percent volunteer for lodge committees and functions. The Spaghetti Night Crew, Burger Crew and Bingo Crew are dangerously short of volunteers. One of my first actions is appointing Jim Travis as Activities Chairperson. It will be Jim’s responsibility to build and maintain a database of members that want to volun- teer for the lodge events, committees or become an Officer in the Lodge. This will assist our Committee Chairpersons when they are in need of volunteers. Contact information for the Activities Chairperson will be posted monthly in the Wapiti Wind. Any amount of time volunteering is greatly appreciat- ed. Our Obligation! I will save a small portion of my monthly newsletter column to remind all members of our obligation as Elks. As time runs on we sometimes forget our obligation to ourselves and each other. The reminders will be short with excerpts from our obligation or from one of the stations in the lodge. It is my hope these reminders will stimulate a more productive and harmonious lodge. From the station of the Lecturing Knight: “As we have opportunity, let us do good unto others, for we pass this way but once. We cannot retrace our steps nor call back the days that are gone; but the passing moment is ours long enough to grasp the hand in friendship, to lighten each other’s burdens, to bring rest to the weary, and to comfort those who mourn. This is Brotherly Love.” I look forward to working with all of you and predict that the coming year will be very exciting for everyone! Fraternally, Gary Parsons Exalted Ruler 928-486-8980 “B” is for Benevolence! HOUSE RULE NO. 11 “Loud boisterous, vulgar or obscene language oe con- duct unbecoming of an Elk will not be tolerated from members or their guests, at the jeopardy of their Club privileges.” Please enjoy the Lodge but remember, the use of foul language anywhere in the Lodge is a violation of this house rule. OPEN AIR PATIO The latest news on the Open Air patio is that work is progressing nicely. The project has been approved and funded by the Board of Trustees. Currently the working plans are being finalized by the architect and will be submitted to the city for approval and the issu- ance of the building permits, then the physical con- struction will begin. Debbie Horton Planning Commit- tee Chair. VOLUNTEERS Want to volunteer for Lodge committees or events? Contact Jim Travis @ 928-412-6492 [email protected].
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ALL AMERICAN LODGE 2003,04,08,09,10,11,12,13 BPO ELKS 2399
WAPITI WIND April 2015
EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE.
I thank you for your confidence in electing me as your Exalted Rul-er. As we start another year of Elkdom, it is my goal to work with all of you to continue to present a lodge we are all proud of. I also want to take my hat off to our mem-bers, staff and volunteers who sup-ported our lodge during the past year. Okay, let’s get down to busi-ness…
I would like to announce that with the resignation of Kevin Brown that the House Committee
has made some changes in our social quarters management. It is the goal of the House Committee to provide for a pleasant dining and social experience to our members. To accomplish this the position of Club Manager has been divided into two positions – Banquet/Bar Manager and Executive Chef.
Kathy Wright has been appointed “Banquet/Bar Manager” and will be overseeing the bar, dining area and banquet events and staff. Most of you already know Kathy as she has been a longtime employee and member of the lodge.
Adam Sweetow has been appointed as “Executive Chef” and hails from the San Diego area. Adam will be overseeing the kitchen and staff and brings vast experience with his im-pressive resume. Look for some very exciting menu items to come our way. Please join me in congratulating and support-ing Kathy and Adam!
During the coming lodge year, I will be focusing on two very important items: Volunteering and our Obligation as Elks.
Volunteer! Volunteering is crucial to the success of our lodge. It does sadden me that with over 3.800 members and widows/widowers, on average less than one percent volunteer for lodge committees and functions. The Spaghetti Night Crew, Burger Crew and Bingo Crew are dangerously short of volunteers. One of my first actions is appointing Jim Travis as Activities Chairperson. It will be Jim’s responsibility to build and maintain a database of members that want to volun-teer for the lodge events, committees or become an Officer in the Lodge. This will assist our Committee Chairpersons when they are in need of volunteers. Contact information for the Activities Chairperson will be posted monthly in the Wapiti Wind. Any amount of time volunteering is greatly appreciat-ed.
Our Obligation! I will save a small portion of my monthly newsletter column to remind all members of our obligation as Elks. As time runs on we sometimes forget our obligation to ourselves and each other. The reminders will be short with excerpts from our obligation or from one of the stations in the lodge. It is my hope these reminders will stimulate a more productive and harmonious lodge.
From the station of the Lecturing Knight: “As we have opportunity, let us do good unto others, for we pass this way but once. We cannot retrace our steps nor call back the days that are gone; but the passing moment is ours long enough to grasp the hand in friendship, to lighten each other’s burdens, to bring rest to the weary, and to comfort those who mourn. This is Brotherly Love.”
I look forward to working with all of you and predict that the coming year will be very exciting for everyone!
Fraternally, Gary Parsons Exalted Ruler
928-486-8980 “B” is for Benevolence!
HOUSE RULE NO. 11 “Loud boisterous, vulgar or obscene language oe con-duct unbecoming of an Elk will not be tolerated from members or their guests, at the jeopardy of their Club privileges.” Please enjoy the Lodge but remember, the use of foul language anywhere in the Lodge is a violation of this house rule.
OPEN AIR PATIO The latest news on the Open Air patio is that work is progressing nicely. The project has been approved and funded by the Board of Trustees. Currently the working plans are being finalized by the architect and will be submitted to the city for approval and the issu-ance of the building permits, then the physical con-struction will begin. Debbie Horton Planning Commit-tee Chair.
VOLUNTEERS Want to volunteer for Lodge committees or events?
OFFICERS LAKE HAVASU CITY LODGE 2399 OF THE BENEVOLENT AND
PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
EXALTED RULER Gary Parsons
LEADING KNIGHT Mike Vail
LOYAL KNIGHT Larry Westerfield
LECTURING KNIGHT Bill Horton ESQUIRE
Steve Stockett CHAPLAIN
Lester J Barton INNER GUARD
Jane Sahno TILER
Barbara Volk SECRETARY
Jerry Gillen TREASURER Debbie Horton TRUSTEES Ed Wdowiak Rick Stilson
Tom Bradford Deborah Vail
Jim Travis ORGANIST/MUSICIAN
Wapiti Wind
The Wapiti Wind is published by BPOE 2399 to communicate with members of the lodge. The Wapiti Wind is published at the
discretion of the lodge, normally 10 times per year. Deadline for submitting material is
the 10th of the month prior to publication. Material should be typed.
Lodge No. 2399 3532 McCulloch Blvd.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 928-855-2800 928-453-3557
OFFICE PERSONNEL Carolyn Dieter Karen Turpin
BANQUET/BAR MGR.
Kathy Wright EXECUTIVE CHEF
Adam Sweetow
Auditing & Acct. Chairman Audit/Acct. Burnell Dacus Inventory Wayne Adler Activities Committee Chairman Jim Travis Bingo June Coppola Blood Drive Jackie Turcotte/Paulette Nainteau Bowling Jim Goodine Christmas Baskets Ed Wdowiak Clothe-A-Child Debbie Hurd Community Activities Ace Johnson Country Dancers Julie Cameron Dart League Drop In Decorating Committee Rick & Lisa Stilson Drug Awareness Mike Arlowe Elks Jr Golf Don Sage Fishing Club Jerry Boyce Golf League Jim Lammes Hamburger Night Hi-Way Cleanup Bill Fitzgerald Hoop Shoot HR Radtke Hot Dogs Larry Westerfield Information Technology Tim Fairbank Lodge Activities Mario Perez PER President Denny dunkirk Public Relations Ace Johnson Queen of Hearts Debbie Vail PER President Denny Dunkirk RV Club (Vagabonds) Don Underwood RV Parking Royce Morris
Scholarships Rick/Lisa Stilson Scouts Richard Chinn Soccer Shoot HR Radtke Special Olympics Jackie Turcotte Yacht Club Commodore Julie Talbert Youth Activities HR Radtke Fraternal Committee Chairman All American Lodge/Training Dennis Dunkirk Americanism Mike Arlowe Constitution & By-Laws Richard Conway Elks National Foundation Jerry Gillen Flag Day Mike Vail Government Relations Gary Parsons Drug Awareness Mike arlowe Guest Monitoring Sue Thomas Interview Committee Marti Johnson Orientation Gary Parsons Lodge Inspection/Accident Debbie Vail Long Range Planning Debbie Horton Major Projects Gary Parsons Major Projects (Purple Pig) Donnell Cook Mediator Richard Conway Membership/Lapsation Wanda Parsons Memorial Service Mike Vail Presiding Justice Randy Bartlett Protocol Dennis Dunkirk Visiting Committee Wapiti Wind Ace Johnson
Attend Meetings Lodge business is conducted during the official Lodge Meetings and not at the end of the bar. Squelch rumors by getting the facts during a Lodge Meeting, House Committee Meet-ing, or Trustee Meeting. Check the calendar for meeting times.
Elk of The Year Wanda Parsons
Citizen of TheYear Debbie Hurd
Ritual Coach Jim Joubert
Ritual Coach Jacquie Turcotte
Officer Of The Year Floyd Davis
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BINGO FOR HOSPICE The Lodge held a special bingo session with the proceeds of $3,600.00 going to Hospice. Jim Veary, Kelly Parks, June Coppla.
Dancers Support Meals on Wheels. The Lake Havasu Country Dancers donated $300.00 to assist the LHC Meals on Wheels Program Pic: Julie Cameron, Carl Karl, Nancy Reynolds.
LIFE SAVING EFFORT Lodge bus boy Sean Wilson effectively ap-plies the Heimlick maneuver and saved the life of a lodge member who had choked on a piece of meat. Sean’s procedure was recog-nized by the members with a certificate of appreciation.
SHOES FOR OLYMPIANS The Elks Youth Activities Committee do-nated shoes to the LHC Special Olympic basketball team. Wayne Miles and HR Radtke.
The Lake Havasu Elks Senior Bowlers donated $250.00 to the LHC young bowlers association. Pic: Ryan Salas, Holland Stoker, Mathew Martin, Haven Vanden Hruvei, Jerry Gillen, Rhodanne Abbot, Don Schreoengost
HELP FOR SPECIAL OLYMPIC BOWLERS The Elks Senior Bowlers donated $250.00 to the Special Olympic Bowlers. Pic: Art Fleishman, Angle Sweater, Candi Puocett, Roki Rahnfield, Ron Allen, Jerry Gillen.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Hot Dogs
11-2 pm
DINNER MENU 4-8 PM MUSIC- Fritz
2
Yacht Club Opening Boat Parade 8am ~ 1 pm
3 Hot Dogs
11-2 pm Spaghetti Nite 4~7 pm Queen of Hearts 6:30 pm Country Dance 7:30 pm ~ 9:30 pm
29 Hot Dogs 11-2 pm DINNER MENU 4-8 PM MUSIC- Dick Marshall
April 2017 WELCOME THE NEW LODGE YEAR 2017/2018
Try greeting the new Lodge year by attending meetings, supporting your new officers, and
becoming an integral part of the Lodge!! Volunteer
Enjoy your Lodge bar, kitchen, parties and all other Lodge events.
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Another Elkette year has come and gone and I must say it was a whirlwind year, especially since October. Our many events have been a great suc-cess and participation in Family picnics and PER horse races have kept us very busy. I would be remiss in not acknowl-edging Kim Semmens and Rosalie Smith and all the volunteers for the success of
our recent “Crazy Auction” in March. Now that I’ve gotten my feet wet, so to speak, I hope we can continue with that kind of success as I embark on my 2nd year as Elkette President along with the Executive Board of V.P. Eva Fox, 2nd V.P. Kay
Wdowiak, Treasurer Lisa Burchard, and Secretary Maridee Dunkirk. I know they are as anxious as I am to get started. I want to thank all Elkettes and Elks who have contin-ually volunteered to make all our events so successful. You are deeply appreciated. I wish I could list you all. A special Thank You and Congratulations to Betty Kennedy, Elkette of the Year, Lynn Hall, Outstanding Elkette, and our Honorary Elkette, Denny Dunkirk. Respectfully submitted, Paulette Nainteau, Elkette President Paulette Nainteau, President (928)680-1654
ELKETTE OFFICERS 2017/2018
Elkette Of The Year
Betty Kennedy Honorary Elkette Denny Dunkirk
Lisa Burchard, Eva Fox, President Paulettee Nainteau, Kay Wdowiak, Marilee Dunkirk, Carolyn Melendez
ELK OF THE MONTH April, 2016 Rick & Lisa Stilson May, Jan Kahle June, Wayne Adler July, Craig Willson August, Dianne Bridge September, Jim Travis October, Denny Dunkirk November, Donnell Cook December, Don Carter January 2017 Steve Stockett February, Jackie Turcotte March, William Fitzgerald
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Donations February 2017 From Youth Activities: LHC Scorpions Baseball 300.00 LHHS Boosters 100.00 Special Olympics (Shoes) 194.00 LHHS Poster 125.00 From Bingo to Hospice 3,500.00 From Elkettes: Western AZ Humane Society 700.00 Havasu Community Health 800.00 From Yacht Club (HAVEN) 500.00 Total $6,539.00 Total YTD $57, 925.00
April Elks Yacht Club News
Wow! The Yacht Club just had their Lobster Luau and it was a fabulous event! Everyone arrived in fashionable Hawaiian attire. We feasted on lobster tails, shrimp, clam chowder, cole slaw and Hawaiian rolls. There was a Mai Tai bar fundraiser for the bar-
becue which was a big hit. We raised over $500! Kevin Jaxson and Midnight Sun played and we were dancing fools. During one of the breaks there was a Hula and Hula hoop “demo”. The weather cooperated and the rodeo grounds were all decorat-ed for the event. Thanks to Glenn and Julie Talbert for the fine job organizing, Debbie and Rod Herd for decorating, and to all the other wonderful volun-teers. You are very much appreciated! By the time you are reading this there is a new Commodore, Julie Talbert. She is eagerly awaiting the task of running our great club. Opening Day Boat Parade will take place in the Channel on Sun-day, April 2nd at Cabana 5. Full details will be emailed to you. Please decorate you boats and join the fun! Lisa Stilson
Yacht Club Donates to HAVEN The proceeds of $500.00 from the Yacht Club Pentathlon was donated to HAVEN
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Lodge is in desperate need of volunteers for the Tuesday Night Hamburger Crew. If we have to use paid help to cook then price increase may be needed. Also, I am looking for a chairperson to lead the Hamburger Crew. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Jim Travis @[email protected], or (928-412-6492 If you have any questions you can also contact Exalted Ruler Gary Parsons @ 928-486-8980.
Elks Golf Helps HAVEN The Elks Golf League donated $250.00 to HA-VEN of Havasu. Pictured: Jerry Savilla Club President, HAVEN, Jim Lammes
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LODGE CLUB NEWS.
Fishing Club Report: Dates for the April Derby’s: Wednesday, April 5th and Wednesday April 19th from 6:00AM to 11:00AM. Weigh-in Windsor Beach South with scales open from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Lunch will be served at the lodge following the fish cleaning. The Club’s Board of Director's meeting will be held Monday, April 3rd at 11:00AM at the Lodge. The Club’s General meeting will be held Saturday April 8th at 1:00PM. The fish cooking contest held during our pot luck in March was won by Bill (CeCe) Griffith. Runner up was Jerry Kozochenko. Congratulations to both. The March Derby was won by Bill Walden and Tom Novac with 8 stripers weighing 16.87lbs. Sec-ond place winners was the team of Jerry Boyce and John Burns with 4 stripers weighing 8.8lbs. Third
place went to Roy Grot and Wally Thornton with 3 stripers weighing 5.61lbs. Big fish of the Derby was taken with a tie between Jerry Boyce and Jack Williams with a striper weighing 3.45lbs. Want to join the Elks Fishing Club?
Applications are located on the fishing club Bulletin board in the back of the room next to the bar. After filling out form place it in the blue box. Any ques-tions, call Jerry Boyce @ 928-208-1073
VAGABONDS NEWS April 1 is the beginning of our new year with a new slate of officers. We look forward to another successful and fun year with monthly RV trips. Our last trip was to the Avi with 31 rigs. Friday night we had dinner at the Bullhead Elks and Sat-urday night we had grills set up at the campground
for dinner and everyone brought a side dish. Fun was had by all. The date of the Avi cam-pout was scheduled several months ago. As a result, it conflicted with the Lodge of Sorrow for one of our very
loved members, Sandy MacNevin. In her honor we did the 11th Hour Toast on Saturday, which was the day of the service for her. She will be greatly missed. Before we go dark in June, July and August we have two trips planned. The next one is our Tri-State rally in Anthony, Texas. Dates for that are April 19th through the 22nd. The one in May is Wickenburg and those dates are May 18th through the 20th. Our trips are always a lot of fun and an opportunity to get to know new members. We’re always looking for new places to visit so if you have any suggestions, don’t hesitate to let us know. Welcome to our new members William and Lillian Meehan. We look forward to getting to know you. If you are interested in joining our club, you can contact the office, or just come to a meeting. Our meetings are always the second Wednesday of the month, except June, July and August, when we go dark. Even though we don’t have formal meetings during those three months, we meet for lunch at the Lodge at noon, so feel free to join us. Our next meeting is April 11th at 1:00. Get there early if you want to have lunch and don’t forget to buy your Queen of Hearts tickets. The pot continues to build each month. Remember BPOE – Best People on Earth. Marti Johnson, Secretary
Golf Club News: Greetings golfers,
Our new club champion, Steve Oswensby, was crowned from the “A” flight this year. Nice work Steve. The “B” flight champion was Sonny Wisniewski good playing Sonny. Our March away tournament was held Blythe on March 20th. The next away
trip will be in Tucson, for a two day golf outing. Check the board for the sign up sheet. The weather should be perfect so plan to come and enjoy. There is still a hole in one fund available to any club member to enter. How lucky do you feel? Larry Quackenboss was lucky Feb. 28th, with an ace on hole #2 at the Refuge golf course, which had a tough pin position that day. Great shot, Larry. Just come and see me with your entry fee to enter. Make sure to check the board for upcoming events. All signup sheets, as always, will be located on the club board at the lodge or every Tuesday at the Refuge Golf Course. See you guys at the golf course. Jerry Savilla, golf club president.
HIGHWAY CLEANUP VOLUNTEER’S NEEDED
Wednesday April 5, 2017 @ 7:30AM at Dairy Queen Sign-up sheets in members quarters, come one, come
all, many hands make light work. To RSVP or if you have any questions contact Fitz @
413-522-9016. Thanks for your help!
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ELKS CARE ELKS SHARE
BPO Elks A Fraternal Organization
3532 N McCulloch Blvd Lake Havasu City Arizona 86406
To Our Absent Members Robert H Belliveau
Robert Scholl John Heekins Joe E. Mullins
Edmund James Patry Worthie Rausher
Until the Hour of Eleven Regularly Returns
IN GOD WE TRUST
Yacht Club Officers Tom Bradford, Lisa Stilson, Julie Talbert,
Elks National Foundation (ENF) Our thanks all members, who upon re-newing their dues notice, made a donation to the Elks National Foundation. The many supports, provided by the Foundation have been listed numerous times before, but it is never redundant to repeat the contributions made by this charitable wing of the Elks. The return to the Lodge is large and is nev-er taken from the ENF general fund, only the accumulated interest. Scholarship grants only exceed those of the Federal Government. Drug awareness programs and other youth activities such as the States Major projects are large and contin-ue. I have a special thanks for Mike Cas-
torina for reaching the Bronze Circle of giving a cumulative total of $5,000.00. Also to the following for their donations: Thomas Warren $200.00, Jane Sahno $110.00, and Floyd Ferguson, Garth Goetz, James Sims, William Philo, James Casto for their $100.00 and to Ivan Kor-neychuk for his $50.00 donation, and Ora Short, Charles and Charles Cunlife for $30.00. The above mentioned members reflect only donations received up to 02/24/17. Remember, your current card is only valid until 03/31/17 and you will not be able to gain admission on or after 04/01/17 without your new dues card. Jerry Gillen Lodge Secretary and ENF
Donation to DAV The Elks Senior Bowlers donated $1,500.00 to the Chapter 27 of the DAV To assist in their veterans support pro-gram. Jerry Gillen, Bud Watts Com-mander local DAV
Elks Donation Recognized. The Lake Havasu City Police de-partment recognized the Elks $2,300.00 donation to their NOVA Drug awareness program. The do-nation was from proceeds of the Pearl Harbor Golf Tournament. Ac-cepting the award is Dick Sullivan and Mike Arlowe.
