OFFICE MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM LOUNGE TUESDAY - FRIDAY 4:00 TO CLOSE. Message from the Exalted Ruler Lori Moore LODGE 385 TUCSON, ARIZONA NOVEMBER 2015 ELKS TALE Exalted Ruler Lori Moore 318-1744 Leading Knight John Aceves 909-0301 Loyal Knight Geoff Miller Lecturing Knight Jim Miller Esquire John Thayer Chaplain Matilda Lopez Inner Guard David Tholen Tiler Harry Dobiesz 437-2318 Secretary Bob Holyoak 733-1992 Treasurer Joe Jablonski 743-1444 1st Year Trustee/ Organist Jeanne Walsh 638-5397 2nd Year Trustee Stephen Fake 229-2048 3rd Year Trustee Scott Walker 4th Year Trustee Larry Beach 5th Year Trustee David Quackenbush In October, our lodge was busy helping the kids. We handed out dictionaries to multiple schools and had a Soccer Shoot at Nash Elementary. A special thanks to Joe Jablonski, Diane Luety and Sandi Mittelstaedt for all their work. Sandi Mittelstaedt has had a few raffles to raise funds for Clothe-A-Child which is coming up fast. The veterans went bowling in October and had a great time. The Crafty Critters are busy making little sleeping bags that beanie babies can sleep in and all proceeds go to the underwear drive for the veterans. If you are interested in volunteering for children or veterans let us know. All volunteers are welcome. Congratulations to Charles Rucker and Francis Hydock who are now lifetime members. We were pleased with the turnout for the breakfast in October so we will have another on November 1st. If you have any suggestions for improvably, let the House Committee know. A big thank you to Paul and Betty Craven who helped with the past breakfast. Without our volunteers the lodge could not be successful. November 12th, 13th and 14th there will be bowling for Special Olympics. Our lodge will be serving lunch and is looking for volunteers for those days. There will be a sign up list on the bulletin board. On the 14th, the lodge will be taking the veteran's to the Reid park zoo and serving lunch. Please let Teen Morgan know if you would like to help. November 14th will be our Charity Ball with a Blues Brother theme. The best dressed for the Blues Brothers will receive free dinner. The attire is black and white. The menu will be prime rib, chicken and the fixings. Wear you dancing shoes too there will be music from 50's, 60's, 70's etc. Come have a great time and let's raise funds for all our charities. There will be a Silent Auction and raffle so if you would like to donate items let us know. Future events coming in December will be Clothe-A-Child December 5th, Memorial Service 6th, Bike in the Box December 12th,Veteran's Christmas parties December 16th and December 18th and wrapping up with Candlelight dinner December 20th. Hope to make the Holidays happier for both the children and the veterans. Sincerely, Lori Moore
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OFFICEMONDAY - FRIDAY
8AM - 5PM
LOUNGETUESDAY - FRIDAY
4:00 TO CLOSE.
Message from the Exalted Ruler Lori Moore
LODGE 385
TUCSON, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 2015ELKS TALEExalted Ruler
Lori Moore318-1744
Leading KnightJohn Aceves
909-0301
Loyal KnightGeo� Miller
Lecturing KnightJim Miller
EsquireJohn Thayer
ChaplainMatilda Lopez
Inner GuardDavid Tholen
TilerHarry Dobiesz
437-2318
SecretaryBob Holyoak
733-1992
TreasurerJoe Jablonski
743-1444
1st Year Trustee/Organist
Jeanne Walsh638-5397
2nd Year TrusteeStephen Fake
229-2048
3rd Year TrusteeScott Walker
4th Year TrusteeLarry Beach
5th Year TrusteeDavid Quackenbush
In October, our lodge was busy helping the kids. We handed out dictionaries to multiple schools and had a Soccer Shoot at Nash Elementary. A special thanks to Joe Jablonski, Diane Luety and Sandi Mittelstaedt for all their work. Sandi Mittelstaedt has had a few ra�es to raise funds for Clothe-A-Child which is coming up fast. The veterans went bowling in October and had a great time. The Crafty Critters are busy making little sleeping bags that beanie babies can sleep in and all proceeds go to the underwear drive for the veterans. If you are interested in volunteering for children or veterans let us know. All volunteers are welcome.
Congratulations to Charles Rucker and Francis Hydock who are now lifetime members.
We were pleased with the turnout for the breakfast in October so we will have another on November 1st. If you have any suggestions for improvably, let the House Committee know. A big thank you to Paul and Betty Craven who helped with the past breakfast. Without our volunteers the lodge could not be successful.
November 12th, 13th and 14th there will be bowling for Special Olympics. Our lodge will be serving lunch and is looking for volunteers for those days. There will be a sign up list on the bulletin board. On the 14th, the lodge will be taking the veteran's to the Reid park zoo and serving lunch. Please let Teen Morgan know if you would like to help.
November 14th will be our Charity Ball with a Blues Brother theme. The best dressed for the Blues Brothers will receive free dinner. The attire is black and white. The menu will be prime rib, chicken and the �xings. Wear you dancing shoes too there will be music from 50's, 60's, 70's etc. Come have a great time and let's raise funds for all our charities. There will be a Silent Auction and ra�e so if you would like to donate items let us know.
Future events coming in December will be Clothe-A-Child December 5th, Memorial Service 6th, Bike in the Box December 12th,Veteran's Christmas parties December 16th and December 18th and wrapping up with Candlelight dinner December 20th. Hope to make the Holidays happier for both the children and the veterans.
Sincerely,
Lori Moore
By Jim Sanford--House Committee Chairman
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LODGE 385
TUCSON, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 2015
House Committee News
House Committee News by Jim Sanford, House Committee Chairman
Nov 6th our Steak and Salmon night is still the best bargain in town for a dinner and this month you get the band Yesteryear to play for you. So, make a point to call Paula at 299-5105 and make reservations. Our big event this month will be the Charity Ball on Nov 14th. Chairman John Aceves will have a DJ playing your favorite music from the 50’s, 60’s or your choice. The theme is centered around The Blues Brothers. The Charity Ball is put on annually for the Lodge to raise funds for all of its charities. So plan on attending this a�air or, if you cannot, please make a donation directly to the Lodge. This month also leads us into our Christmas giving events: Dec 5th is our Clothe-a-Child program; Dec 12th is Bike in a Box for 500 kids; Dec 20th will be our Candlelight Dinner to celebrate all this giving. Do your very best to be part of all of our Lodge’s giving events during the Holidays. The Lodge will be closed for Thanksgiving Nov 25th and we will reopen on Dec 1st. Looking forward to seeing you at the Lodge.
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LODGE 385
TUCSON, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 2015
CHARITY BALL ON N0VEMBER 14THWe are looking for items for the Silent Auction. If you have an item to donate for the silent Auction, please bring it to the lodge.Please include a note telling about the item and its value.Thank you
Auction Items Needed
The Esteemed Leading Knight, John B. Aceves invites you to join the O�cers and their families for the annual Charity Ball and Silent Auction November 14th at our Lodge. Join us in celebrating and giving thanks for another thriving year for our Tucson Lodge #385.
Hors d’oeuvres and our lounge will open at 4:30 PM with dinner at 6:00 PM. This year’s menu will be Prime Rib and Chicken, with �xing's and dessert, all for only $25.00. Call the Lodge for reservations (520) 299-5105. Advanced paid reservations are always appreciated. This gives us an opportunity to prepare for this special event.
For your listening pleasures, we will have a DJ to play all your favorite music from the 50’s, 60’s 70’s and much more. The Charity Ball ambiance is black and white attire, but it is your choice as to what you would like to wear. However, bring your dancing shoes and prepare to have a great time. In addition, someone will win one free dinner for the best Blues Brothers black and white attire resemblance.
The Charity Ball is our annual event to gather and share our thanks, our benevolence, amongst Elkdom and our community. Each month in the year we read in the Elks Tale about the Youth Activities; Soccer Shoots, Hoop Shoots, Christmas and Easter Clothe-a- Child events, scholarship programs, Special Olympics events, and much more. We help veterans receive gifts at Christmas, various events, such as trips to the Desert Museum, to favorite �shing holes, bowling and invitations to our holiday picnics. Then there is our state AEMP Cherish a Child program, sponsors of the Chair at the Steele Center, Youth Camp, the Elks National Foundation programs and scholarships, and much more. We support all of these events and projects with our time and money through the Chair of Charity all year long.
The Charity Ball is an opportunity to have some fun, support our programs and projects. Please join us in our celebration and let us know when you can volunteer time for your favorite Elks Charity. All volunteers are welcomed and if you cannot make this event, contributions are graciously accepted.
Fraternally,John B. AcevesEsteemed Leading KnightFor The Chair of Charity
Greetings Members of Tucson Lodge #385 and Fellow Elks,
Elks Lodge 385 1800 North Oracle RoadTucson, Arizona 85705
Elks Care, Elks Share.
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NOTICE OF BALLOTING:
BY INITIATION:Francis A Santos - proposed by Laura A Ruiz
Reinstatement:Eddie G. Rios - Proposed by Jesse Lugo
Certi�cate of Release: Request for Life Membership:
Transfer Dimit:James L Bendele - Lima, OH #54
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LODGE 385
TUCSON, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 2015
2015-2016 Committee ChairsAuditing & Accounting Public Relations Activities Community Projects & Activities Youth Activities Hoop Shoot Drug Awareness Fraternal Americanism Elk National Foundation Flag Day Elks Memorial Day Membership & Lapsation Lodge Activities Veteran Service Memorial Day Veterans Accident Prevention Per Association President Ritualistic Chairperson Soccer Shoot Government Relations State Major Project Blood Drive Crafty Critters Decorating Committee Elks TaleElks Tale Fire�ghter Of The Year Law Enforcement Of The Year Scholarship Committee Clothe-a-Child Social Welfare Special Olympics Website Visitations Investigation & Orientation Golf
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to rec-ognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellow-ship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its govern-ment, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demon-strating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
ELKS MISSION STATEMENT
The 2nd Saturday of the month is the day we take the Blind Rehab Veterans for an outing.For October we went bowling, not sure if they liked bowling or the pizza party after. But it was a hit as they enjoyed getting away from the hospital. One man wanted to know if we would take him home for three days. He just wanted to get away. So getting them out does help. For November 14th we are going to the Reid Park Zoo. It will be much cooler in November than it has these past few months. After our walk we will all be ready for a lunch. Hoping you can join us for this fun event. It is always fun to see the animals and sometimes you can even feed them. Admission Rates• $9.00 adults ages 15-61• $7.00 seniors ages 62+• $5.00 children ages 2-14; FREE for children under 2 years• At the Gate• Groups of 15 or more individuals can receive $1 off each ticket purchased at the gate; no advance reservation is necessary. A single payment must be made for all tickets to receive this offerIf we can get 15 or more it would be nice to get the $1.00 off. Bring the kids and grandkids too. Getting pictures at the zoo is always nice for the holiday cards. And we will be there to help. The Sign Up Sheet will be posted at the lodge or feel free to call me at 520-579-7878.The Veterans Christmas Party is coming up – Building 60 will have the party December 18th and the Arizona State will be a few days before that one. More information will be out soon. Items are being collected now so the Red Hat ladies can wrap them for us. We appreciate all the help and the gifts that you bring in. So far we have approximately 30 or more packages for them to wrap. Let’s keep them busy.
All American Lodge 385
LODGE 385
TUCSON, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 2015
AEMP UpdateAZ Elks Major Projects Still More Work To DoThe work at our Translational Children’s Research Center in Phoenix never stops, our Jack C Warter, Jr. Youth Camp is shut down for the winter and the most important thing we have left to do….. Raise money. Too many children su�er from autoimmune diseases, too many children die for lack of Medical Research to �nd cures. What can we do? Research needs money. Brian Bateman, our Planned Giving Consultant o�ers advise if you might be thinking... “But, I don’t have lots of money…”
It has been an honor to work with you as individual Elks. Arizona Elks Major Projects is at work on the Planned Giving Project. The goal is to encourage and help you to plan your estate. The hope is that you will consider including AEMP in your will, trust or IRA. But, that is your choice.
In my visits with you, the title of this article is a very common response. “But I don’t have lots of money…” Your common assumption is that only people with “lots of money” plan their estates. Or, you assume that only people with lots of money leave gifts in their will. Neither is true.
Whether you are worth $25,000 or $2.5 million, it is critical that you spell out your wishes. Your home, property and life savings must all be directed at the time of your death. Without legal instruction from you your estate may revert to the state, or be spent on court and attorney fees.
Elks Care and Elks Share. It does not matter whether you have lots of money. The money you have is for you to spend. Don’t put o� working with your attorney to put your plans on paper. It is a small investment to be sure your wishes are met.
Contact the AEMP o�ce if you need some help with this delicate matter. Phone – 520-326-0556, email - [email protected], Address -PO Box 12668, Tucson, AZ 85732-2668
CLOTHE-A-CHILD SHOPPING SPREE Our annual Christmas Clothe-A-Child Shopping Spree is December 5, 2015. We need 25 volun-teers to take the children shopping at JCPenney El Con. If you want a truly rewarding experi-ence, come shopping with us and then come back to the lodge to have lunch with the kids. Please see or call Sandi Mittelstaedt to sign up or if you have any questions. Watch for our Ra�e of a HDTV in October through November to raise funds for this Christmas event and then again in March for the Easter Shopping Spree.
LODGE 385
TUCSON, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 2015
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans A�airs (VA) is strengthening community and
non-pro�t partnerships to better serve Veterans. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the
United States of America (BPO Elks) today announced that it has committed $4 million over a 4-year
period to help end Veteran homelessness.
This partnership and pledge embodies the mission of MyVA, launched last year to transform VA by
putting Veterans in control of how, when and where they wish to be served. In order to achieve
transformation, the Department has been reaching out to community partners working to meet the
needs of Veterans.
As a part of this partnership, the Elks will work with VHA sta� on pilot programs in the cities of
Washington, Chicago and New York City. In addition, the organization is calling on the group’s
800,000 members across the country to support e�orts to support homeless Veterans in their
communities. The Elks have a strong tradition of service to VA. In this �scal year alone, approximately
1,300 Elks members volunteered more than 117,000 hours of service at VA facilities nationwide.
“We’re so excited about partnering with the Elks on this important issue impacting far too many
Veterans,” said VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald. “As we move closer to our goal of ending Veteran
homelessness, partnerships like these will be critical to ensuring that all Veterans have access to safe
and a�ordable housing.”
“Our goal is to provide the tools and support necessary for homeless Veterans to transition
successfully into healthier and more stable lives,” said Mary Morgan, Director of the Elks National
Veterans Service Commission. “Most Americans agree that Veteran homelessness should not exist,
but few people know how they can help.”
For more information about VA’s homeless initiatives, visit http://www.va.gov/homeless/. For more
information about the Elks’ service to Veterans, visit http://www.elks.org/vets/.
Elks Pledge Four Million Dollars to End Veteran HomelessnessCommitment is Part of VA and Community Partnership
All American Lodge 385
All American Lodge 385
LODGE 385
TUCSON, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 2015
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MUSTANG FROM JIM CLICK AUTOMOTIVE
ALL PROCEEDS FROM TICKET SALES GO TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Tickets are $25 eachor 5 for $100. The drawing is November 13th. All tickets must be turned in by November 6th. See Bob Holyoak for ticketsThis is a great fundraiser every dollar bene�ts our Lodge.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND-RAISER
Just a few days left for you to purchase Mustang Ra�e tickets to support our Scholarship program. All donations received go directly to the Scholarship Trust Account which is a 501(c)(3) entity therefore it is tax deductible. At the youth banquet in May the Lodge awarded over $6,000.00 in scholarships to graduating seniors from our local schools. The Lodge has participated in this program for numerous years and this is your chance to support a very with while youth program. We have over 20 tickets left to reach our goal of 100. Tickets are $25.00 each or $100.00 for �ve tickets. If you wish to purchase tickets see Bob Holyoak or the bartender.
LAST CHANCE TO BUYMUSTANG RAFFLETICKETS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
NOVEMBER 2015ELKS 385 Our Lodge Is Only As Strong As Our Members, Please Join Us For Any Of The Great Events Or Activities That Help Us Continue The Tradition That Is “Elks”
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Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm
5:30pm - 7:30pmLIVE MUSIC BY
Yesteryear
Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm
Steak & Salmon
Teriyaki ChickenRice and
Vegetable Stir Fry5:30pm - 7:30pm
Club open 11:00am
Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Club open 11:00am
$1.50 each
$1.50 each
Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm
Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm
BAKEDPOTATO
BAR $5
Club open 4:00pm
Wednesday Night Dinner Special $8
Selected lodgemenu items
Club open 4:00pm
Laura's BirthdayDinner Special
Fettuccini Alfredowith Shrimp or chicken
Wednesday Night Dinner Special $8
Selected lodgemenu items
Seven DollarBurger Night
(Chicken Patties Available)
Seven DollarBurger Night
(Chicken Patties Available)
Seven DollarBurger Night
(Chicken Patties Available)
Club open 4:00pm
Club open 4:00pm
Club open 4:00pm
Club open 4:00pm
Crafty Critters6pm - 8pm
Crafty Critters6pm - 8pm
RED HAT Luncheon12:00 Noon
Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm
385 Golf atCrooked Tree
7:19 am
385 Golf atHaven
8:00 am
Crafty Critters6pm - 8pm
Club open 4:00pm
Crafty Critters6pm - 8pm
Fish Fry & Chef Special
Lodge Meeting 7:00pm
Lodge Meeting 7:00pm
Veteran’s to thePima Air Museum
Charity BallDoors open at 4:30pm
Dinner at 6:00pm
Fish Fry and Chef’sSpecial: Shrimpwith Linguine,
broccoli, salad &garlic bread
ELKS 385BREAKFAST
9AM
Happy Thanksgiving
LodgeRe-opens
Clothe-a-Child December 5thBike in the Box - December 12th
