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San Pedro Lodge #966

Benevolent & Protective Order

of Elks

1748 Cumbre Drive, San Pedro,

CA 90732

Phone: 310-831-0624

www.SanPedroElks.org

Six - BellsSan Pedro Elks, Lodge #966

established 1905

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday Night Meetings are still happening!

Happy Hour starts at 5:30pm Bar Service by the Ruff Neks Regular meetings at 7:30pm

Come down to find out the latest and

fraternize with your fellow Elk

Lapsation Report The list of the people who have not

paid their dues is inside. We know that many people didn’t get their dues due notices due to theft of the mail. Please

check to see if it is you who was missed. We want you back.

September 2015

The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. ("CHEMPI") supports the unmet needs of children with disabilities throughout the states of California and Hawaii. It offers two charitable programs through the Bequests and Living Trusts ("BLT") Committee. The Bequests and Living Trusts Benefactor Program recognizes the BLT Benefactors with a beautifully framed certificate and a distinctive triangular lapel pin. The BLT Commitment Trust Program provides the donor with a lifetime income and an income tax deduction.

Your District Bequests and Living Trusts (BLT) Chairman, William W. Chang, is available by appointment to answer any questions that you may have on these programs as well as on any topics related to retirement and estate planning. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Bill at (310) 375-2295.

For those who think our lodge membership is lagging, I am very happy to report that 1670 members of the 2101 we started with on April 1st are current on their dues as of August 1st. Of these, 1458 members had paid for the

full year (through April 1st, 2016). This month is the time for both our 6-month payment members to send their remaining $130 for the year, and for our remaining 431 lapsed members to join us in providing the much needed support of their annual dues for our lodge to continue its monthly operations.

We have also had the pleasure of 20 new members and 6 reinstated members, not including those who went through our August class. These new and reinstated members have joined us to part of our future, and know as we do that while the road to our rebuild seems long now, we will be soon rejoicing as the lingering permitting process and subcontractor selections give way to our physical reconstruction and long-awaited reopening! This month’s issue should have a list of our lapsed members, not to embarrass them, but to hopefully help you and other San Pedro Elks seek them out to let them know we want them to be a part of this very special time in our lodge history.

I am often sent e-mails and messages through social media asking about the status of our lodge rebuild; nearly all of them by those who not only have not attended a Monday meeting in a long while. Most actually reject my invitation to come to a Monday meeting; they claim to be “too busy” or “uninterested in regular meetings”. “Just get the pool and bar open”, they demand; many are lapsed members who tell me that they’ll either pay later or reinstate when our lodge is rebuilt. While these few who have forgotten what Elkdom is truly about sometimes make my blood boil, I am humbled and proud of our many more members who step up each month to volunteer wherever they are needed. Among those: our Ruf-Neks, Veterans BBQ helpers, our “faithful 40” who make every meeting they can, and our Lodge Officers and Trustees who are doing everything in their power to keep our rebuild moving forward. It will be all of them who I will remember long after our lodge is rebuilt and I tell the stories of our trials and triumphs. It will be to them I will always toast. I thank all of you for being counted among them.

A Message from Leading Knight, John Stammreich

As summer comes to an end, I hope that everyone has many wonderful and memorable times with their family and

friends. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our Exalted Ruler Jose Chavez as even though it is summertime and has his own business, he has dedicated endless time and effort with meetings, emails, and phone calls all dealing with the rebuild processes of our beloved Elks Lodge. The Officer Corps as well as our Trustees have also dedicated a great deal of their time, too. A special thank you goes to Trustee Chairman Mike Bennison for all he has done and continues to do for our Lodge. Thank you to our Office Staff, Ruff Neks and our members for their time in volunteering for various lodge activities. And last but not least, thank you to all who have faithfully showed up to our Monday night meetings. San Pedro Elks lodge has had and continues to enjoy much support and dedication from its membership.

I would like to wish everyone an enjoyable Labor Day. May God Bless You and Yours.

Fraternally yours, Lucia Scerra-Nania

A Message from Loyal Knight, Julia Aquino

“We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what we will contribute to life when each arrives.”

Gary Zukav

Although we are still in our time of need we are very appreciative of everyone’s support. We truly appreciate all of the loyal long-time members who continue to pay their dues and our new members who have been joining by the handful.

If you are in doubt of your membership status, now is the time to check it out. A list of lapsed members has been included in this issue.

The Ruff Neks are holding a Chili Tasting contest on Saturday, October 10, 2015. The actual time has yet to be determined, so watch for updates. As we do not have a kitchen, the chili will need to be prepared ahead of the event and served from crockpots. And, there will be 3 cash prizes awarded. Hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages will be on sale and we will set up canopies over the tables and chairs in the parking lot. Entertainment will be provided by Art and Lori Johnson.

In parting members, please know that everything is going according to plan for the rebuilding of our Lodge. And, as you all well may know, these things do take time!

“Love and peace from, the station of Justice,” Julia Aquino

A Message from Lecturing Knight, Lucia Serra-Nania

ENF supports Scholarship programs, Elk National Veterans service program, Elk Hoop Shoot contest, Elk’s Drug Awareness program and Elk Memorial Building maintenance, State Elk Association Grants and Community Investment program. Let us meet our goals for 2015-16 early to support ENF & get grants back from them!

Hisham AbboudKathleen D AgostinoRebecca AguilarChristopher AguirreFrank AlepeManuel AlvarezAnthony AmalfitanoMichael AmiraNewt AnthonyAnthony ApodacaTony P ApodacaClinton A ArRobert C ArRichard ArellanoBrian ArmstrongAldo AunediSteve AyalaAnthony P BaccariRobert M BaconEdward BahnyZeke S BailonSamaan BakarAnthony BaldassanoThomas Z BaldwinCarlosBañuelosSime BaranMatt BasuraMatthew BenjaminAldo BiasiJamesM BiazevichWayne BillerSteven C Blackmore

Joseph V BlanksEdward A BobicLouis R BojorquezRaymond BojorquezPaul BolognaJohn E BosowskiRobert C BowlesNathan BoydBob J BozulichAndrew S BrabbeeJamesP BradyLjiljana BreznikarHouston J BrignanoBruce K BrinerPaul BrockmannSusan M BrooksRandyBrownStuart BrownMark BrownellTroy BroylesDannyL BrunacJohn JBrunacWilliam A BryanDerek C BuffingtonBrett BurnsCraig K BurnsGilbertBustamanteDanny H CalifanoPeter CalifanoCarlo CamelloChristina CampbellRoland R Campbell

Frank J CanettiJohn CappadonaGary JCardamoneWalter W CarlosDavid CarltonRobert A CarranzaJohn M CarresiMichael CarrollBob CastagnolaChris CastilloCharles S CawlinaMatthew ChaparroDavid ChiPaul ChiappinelliRoger M ClarkeSi ClarkeWilliam C CoffeyMichael CollinsPatrick S CollinsMike J ConlinThomas ConnellyGeorge CortezScott CourtneyDaryl E CrissJohn D CrittleRicardo CrosthwaiteMercedes CruzJohn A DadichFrank D'AmbrosiBrent DanielJamie DavenportDavid G DawsonMarilyn A DayJosé De ChastonayCesar De La TorrePrimitivo De La TorreDavid DelabyBrad DentonVincent M DeverAngelo J Di Leva

Vince Di LorenzoPasquale A Di MassaFrank Di ScalaLance DillerRalph L DillerThomas DominguezRoger J DonnerMauro D D'OnofrioNancy DoverEllis R DriverMichael A DrummondRudy J DuarteSamuel DuranTracy DuvernetAlfred J EdridgeJennifer EhleisDonald J EldridgeNicolas EspinozaAngel E EstradaRay EstradaRuben EstradaMitch EwingRicardo FaustoDustin P FavazzaGalina FedyanovichAngel FelixDesiree FierroJoseph S FitzgeraldTimothy FitzpatrickThomas FlammerRobert A FloresBrian J FrlekinJim S FrlekinJohn FunicielloLouis M GalassoTim GavinAntonio C GentileGene GimenezAllen H GinsburgSusan Goldman-Shaw

Lapsation Report If your name is on this list, we miss you. We know there was a theft of mail at the Post Office and your dues notice may not have been sent out from there. We have no way how to figure out whose did not go out. Please come by the office and pay your dues. If you do not wish to stay a member or if you paid and it was missed, please call the office and let us know.

Ray Gomez Lora L Gonta-MeistrellJose GonzalezRobert A GoodmanDina L GrandinetteAngelka GrandovChristopher GranucciKathleen M GrassoPaul W GreenSteven C GregsonMax GrupenhagenJohn GuderianAnthony J GuerraLinda GuevaraPhillip GuglielmoLani GuilmettePeter B GulliverEd GutierrezLori Gutierrez-GonzalesJames J GyermanJanice HahnIvan HalajGilbert HambletRyan HarrisWendy C HarrisErnest L HavnerNiko HazdovacCharles HendersonChris HendersonGordon HerigstadRoman HernandezFrancis J HicksKenny HillPaul HinkleyBrian T HoaglandPaul R HobusCandice Hodges

Liz HolmesGerhardus J HolwerdaJordan R HouchenSteve HuertaLance HughesMichael J HulswitHenrietta HurtadoErik HvitfeldtsenAnthony F InferreraBette IresonTony JasichFrane JerkovicJakov JerkovichPaul J JohnsonRobert D JohnsonPete M JoncichBruce B JonesGarret JoyceDouglas H JudsonMark JurisicAnthony KaloperLarry D KanasterMichael KellyMichael J KentnerMichael KielbasaJames J KilloughDavid KingstonPenni KirchnerRichard A KirkpatrickDrake KlaricTracy A KleinGabriela E KnaudtMichael KothKim KromasPaul N KuljisVincent La FargaDonald La Forest

Joseph P La PintaVarda LancasterByron R LanePaul M LauroJoseph E LeachRichard H LeavellJeff M LecceJamesJ LeeLaura E LennoxJesse E LeonLawrence V LeporeSandra L LightmanEdel L LippertJamesS LitsisAngelo Lo GrandeRay R LofthusJesse L LoganLorena LopezSherryLopezJohn M LovrichHomer E LoweMark LozanoAnthony LucidoTerence W LyonsMark Mac KenzieDavid A MackeyAaron J MaesStephanie MaesEdward MaeseRaymond R MaeseDevlon MalinBrian F MaloneCraig ManisMichael A ManninoThomas ManninoDenise MardesichRobert MarnaniJim D MarrsJohn M MarselisJoseph H Martino

Linda MascarenasJerry V MastenDaniel G MateikChristopher J MathosThomas R MatlockGary Mattingly Pete E MazichJohn G Mc CorkellThomas J Mc CoyMatthew S Mc GuireSheri Mc HaleRichard P Mc KendryRichard B Mc KennaWilliam W Mc KinleyCameron Mc LachlanDavid W Mc MullenRobert T Mc NerneyMark A MellierRon I MendezJosé A MendozaRobert R MendozaRobert MerothLisa Merrifield- KettererSteve MeyersJohn C MicallefNick J MilinJohn M MillerDena E MineghinoPeter J MirichAngela MitchellRalph E MitchellLuis MolinaPatrick W MonahanTim M MonahanPete MontiMario A MontoyaDaniel MooreRichard MoralesAmberMorrisonChristopher Morrison

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Brian F MurphyBarbara MurrayHelen NadafCharles NaderHunter NewcomerDung NguyenKelly R NorriedMarty NunesEdward B NunezMarianne O'BrienSergioA O'CampoTim O'DonnellJosé OlivaresDerrick F OlsenTanya OlsenPatrick O'NeilMonty OrmsbyAngelica OrtegaJose LOrtegaPilar R OrtegaMichael PadillaJoe PalaciosAnthony PalmaSalvador PardoMichael A ParsonsMartin PascaleLinda G PedrozaMonica A PerezVictor A PerezMichael PesicBorti PetrichBryan T PetrichTodd A PhillipsThomas J PierryChris PisanoEdward W PluemerRick Plumley

Frank PoliteoArturo PonceMark O PopeMaria A PriceDonald PuliselichJohnny G QuickJuan QuintanaAllen QuintonAnthony RadovIgnazio T RalloMike H RamirezAlex RamosBernard C RenfroeCharles N RichterJoseph F RizzoMark W RobertsRobert S RobertsWilliam D RouzieVictor SalcidoWilliam SanchezChristopher SandelliRobert SantichAntonino SaputoAnthony D SardiscoRobert ScalfaroDan A SchultzBobby J ScognamilloHarold L ScottJoseph W ScottDavid P SeltzerChris SestichDaniel C ShonafeltRobert SimcikJoseph P SinagraKevin L SmithR Scott SmithSteven T Smith

James B SnyderAndrew P SotoDavid SoulePetar SrsenTom StangShirley E Starke-WallaceGary StephensRyan StephensMichael M StephensonGregory StewartPatrick SucherWilliam A SulentorJohn J SullivanTom SullivanGene SummersDavor F SunjaraJack SusnjarPaul E SuzukiPhilip SyrenTony TartagliaDavid M TaylorDavid ThomassonRoger K ThomsonRobert H ThorsenJonathan TippetTimothy M TobinPaul K Tomsco

Frank ToncheDuane H TorstensenJohn TousseauNicholas G TreboticJohn S TymczyszynAnthony UglesichTony UruburuDan ValdesRobert W Van LoneJose M VasquezRonnie VillanuevaMartin VlacoKathy VossKipling WagnerRichard A WagonerGene WeberSteve WeinmanRaymond A WellsKurt WestonMax WheatleyJay M WilliamsRobert E WilliamsAlfred F WilmotJeremy M WindleCharles E WirtzPaul YbarraMike Yelovich

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If you know someone on this list, give them a call. Let them know that they can come in and pay up their dues.

We appreciate all of your help in our time of construction.

Meetings are still going on with Happy Hour provided by the Ruff Neks.

We hope to see you at a meeting soon!

Labor Day

Regular Meeting 7:30 PM

Regular Meeting & Initiation 7:30 PM

Investigation

Retired Elk’s Luncheon

Indoctrination

Regular Meeting 7:30 PMBallotting

7pm House Committee Meeting

7pm TrusteesMeeting

Ed  Miller    Deceased:  March  24,  2015  Birth  Date:  September  20,  1936  33-­‐Year  Member  Former  966  Board  Member  and  Locker  Room  CommiEee  

Joe  Good  (LM)  Deceased:  July  15,  2015  Birth  Date:  January  23,  1931  Birthplace:  Chester,  PA  AffiliaMon:  July  1,  1956  

John  Shea  Deceased:  July  10,  2015  Birth  Date:  January  11,  1927  Birthplace:  Los  Angeles,  CA  AffiliaMon:  17  year  member  

James  Mc  Govern  Deceased:  July  29,  2015  Birth  Date:  August  7  1949  Birthplace:  Los  Angeles,  CA  

Public Relations Committee Please send Patti Folsom-Medina your write-ups and photos of recent events or information for upcoming events and let’s enjoy seeing the San Pedro Elks Lodge listed in not only our local newspaper, but our Elks National and CHEA magazines, too. I can also use group photos with good ‘faces’ that people take at our events. Please be sure to give me the names (and titles) of everyone in the photo(s). Photos must be in either a ‘.jgp’ format or full-size ipad, no cell phone photos as they are too tiny. Please contact me with summaries of your latest event so that I may send them in for publication in our magazines. You may contact her via email at patti.folsom.medina@gmail.com and if you do not have email, you may call her during the evenings or weekends at 310-521-0431 (leave a message if she is not home).  

San Pedro Elks Lodge #966 Membership Report For August, 2015

Starting Membership April, 2015 2101 Initiated 19 Transfers 1 Reinstated 6 Total added: +26 Dropped 3 Transferred Out 3 Absolute Dimit 0 Deaths 10 Expelled 0 Total Lost -16

Total Members June 30, 2015 2111 Total Life Members 289 Total Delinquent Members 427

Life Membership The following members are eligible for Life Membership under Section 2, Article III of the Lodge By-Laws. “ A Lodge, by an affirmative secret ballot of two-thirds of those present at a regular Lodge meeting, may elect to Life Membership any of its members in good standing, who shall have paid to a Lodge or Lodges required annual dues for a period of not less than thirty years preceding his election, not less than the last 10 years of which must have been with this Lodge, and who has attained the age of not less than 65 years.” Balloting will take place in our Lodge Room on Monday, September 14, 2015

Propositions for Membership (September 2015)

Daniel Welstead Mechanic Proposer: Hugh E McIntyre

Lodge Officers Exalted Ruler - Jose Chavez Leading Knight - John Stammreich Loyal Knight - Julia Aquino Lecturing Knight - Lucia Maria Scerra- Nania Secretary - Sean Mejia Treasurer - James Lotta Esquire - Alicia Tanzer Assistant Esquire - [Vacant] Chaplain - Robert Heredia Ass’t Chaplain - Tony De Girolamo Inner Guard - Bob Costales Asst. Inner Guard - [Vacant] Tiler - Bonnie Hasselfeld Assistant Tiler - [Vacant] Organist - John Brunac Alternate Delegate - Sean Mejia Trustee - James Dimon Trustee - Mike Bennison (Chmn) Trustee - John Donato Trustee - Carl Rentschler Trustee - Victor Padilla

House Committee Exalted Ruler, Knights, & Trustees Jose Chavez, Exalted Ruler & Chairman, John Stammreich, Julia Aquino, Lucia Maria Scerra-Nania, Victor Padilla, Mike Bennison, James Dimon, Carl Rentschler, John Donato.

Club Staff Martin Garcia - Lodge Office Yolanda Garcia - Secretary Michele McAdow - Bookkeeper

Committee Chairmen Accident Prevention: Mike Bennison Americanism: Sergio Espinoza Auditing: Morris Warschaw, Marvin Baldwin Bequests& Living Trusts: William W. Chang Blood Donations: Peggy Avellar Business Practices: [vacant] Major Project: John Stammreich Dances with Elks: William W. Chang Charlene Waters, Juanita Wade Dictionary Project: [vacant] Drug Awareness: [vacant] Elks Training: [Vacant] Elks Memorial Service: Tony De Girolamo Elks National Foundation: James MacKilligan Flag Day: [vacant] Golf: James Dimon Government Relations: Augie Bezmalinovich Grant Coordinator: Mallory Hartt Greeters: Trina Sabrina Mendosa Health Club: Robert Guerra Hoop Shoot: Tom Menzel Indoctrination: Jose Chavez Information Technology: Robert Thompson Investigation: Teresa Rydingsword Lapsation: [vacant] Lodge Activities: John Stammreich Lodge Photographer: Debbie Rouser Mediator: [Vacant] Membership: John Stammreich Peanut Gallery: Mike Snyder Pistol Team: Chuck Short Police & Fire: Gerald Maxwell Pool Committee: Tony Garrett Presiding Justice: Dina Dreizler Public Relations: Patti Folsom-Medina Ritual: Jose Chavez Ruff-Neks: Deborah McGovern Scholarships: Paul Miloe Scouting: Richard Keller Sickness & Visitation: Antonio De Girolamo Six-Bells Editor: Kim White Social & Community Welfare: John Stammreich Standing Relief Committee: Chair Officers Tennis: Ledge Mercier Tennis (Asst): Jerry Henderson Veterans Service: John Stammreich Webmaster: [Vacant] Youth Activities: James Dimon

San Pedro Retired Elks

...... where fun and camaraderie reign!

Next Luncheon Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Place: Dalmatian-American Hall 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street (17th and Palos Verdes Streets in San Pedro) Time: Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Menu: Baked Meat Lasagna with Garlic Bread OR Chef Tony’s “Catch-of-the-Day” Price: $15.00

ENTERTAINMENT: Linda Pesic, Keyboardist/Vocalist - a Club Favorite!

A big THANKS to all of you faithful members who show up to our meetings every month, pay your dues/donations, and participate in our raffle. It is because of all of you that our Club continues to exist.

Once again may I remind you that when you reply to our telephone committee members that you will be at the luncheon and your food choice, PLEASE make every effort in the world to BE THERE!

And that would be a good time to invite friends, neighbors, relatives, etc. to our fine luncheons.

We are “mulling over” some of the suggestions given to us about how to improve attendance. Your suggestions ARE WELCOME.

See you (and your guests) on the 9th!  John Brunac Chairman

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS – TIME TO APPLY!

San Pedro Elks Lodge #966 is pleased to announce that the 2015-16 Elks National Foundation (ENF) scholarship campaigns begin on September 1st. Applications must be initiated, and program details can be found at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars.

The ENF sponsors two primary programs – Most Valuable Student (MVS) and Legacy. The MVS program is open to any high school senior. The MVS program remains open to any high school senior who is a US citizen. Applicants must excel in academics (test scores are crucial), leadership, have strong work experience, and show devotion to their community. Only 10% of an applicant’s profile is scored for financial need. MVS seeks to find the future leaders of America and can provide for scholarships at the local Lodge, District, State, and National levels of judging. The ENF will provide 500 four-year scholarships to the highest rated applicants under the MVS program.

MVS applicants turn in their applications to the Elks Lodge nearest to their residence (vs. school). This link has a Lodge Locator to help: http://www.elks.org/. Prior to submitting to another Lodge, it is critical that MVS applicants confirm with that Lodge Secretary that their Lodge participates. If not, the student will need to seek an alternative Lodge. Lodge 966 is fully committed to the MVS program and is happy to judge any applicant from the numerous high school seniors living within our jurisdiction. Lodge 966 remains a standout in the MVS program by continuing to provide awards at the local level of judging. While other Lodges may participate, they may not provide local awards and just advance winners to the next level. MVS applications are due December 4, 2015.

The Legacy program is only open to high school students who are a child/grandchild (including step children/grandchildren) of an active Elks Member. The Legacy program provides for 250 scholarships and applicants are judged on Knowledge, Charity, Community, and Integrity. Should you have a family member who will apply for a Legacy award, please let us know so we can track their progress and ensure they receive recognition if they win. Legacy applications are submitted online directly to the ENF and are due by January 29, 2016.

F o r a n y q u e s t i o n s o n t h e p r o g r a m s , p l e a s e e m a i l scholarship@sanpedroelks.org. Good luck!!!

Paul Miloe San Pedro Elks Lodge 966 Scholarship Chair

The Dog Days of Summer -The Heat is ON!(Tips for keeping cool in the heat.)

Take care of yourself and your loved ones during this end of summer season. When the weather gets warmer, you need to be mindful of many things. The following are recommendations from the American Red Cross about how to beat the heat:

HOT CARS CAN BE DEADLY Never leave the elderly, children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees. Other heat safety steps include:• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Consider water

and exercise beverages like Gatorade. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. (At least drink one glass of water in between one glass of alcoholic beverages.)

• Avoid extreme temperature changes.• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid

dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.• Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise

during the hottest part of the day.• Postpone outdoor games and activities.• Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. Take

frequent breaks if working outdoors.• Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air

conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.

• Check on animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat. Make sure they have plenty of cool water.

If someone doesn’t have air conditioning, they should choose places to go to for relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (schools, libraries, movie theaters, malls). Luckily, we have a mall with an Ice Skating Rink nearby in Palos Verdes and there are tables where you could dine, read or simply relax and watch the skating.

Save the Date - Saturday, October 10th, 2015 for our“Burned Down NOT Burnt Out” Chili Cook-Off

This will be a Crockpot-style chili “tasting." We will have hot dogs and hamburgers for sale; Lori and Art Johnson have agreed to provide the music; and of course this will be a fundraiser. Probably the rebuild fund. This will be under our new tents and will be a daytime event. We would love to have ALL OF OUR MEMBERSHIP COME OUT AND VISIT AND SEE THE PROGRESS THAT WE HAVE MADE.

More information to come in next month’s Six Bells!

June 2015Michael AmiraPeggy AvellarDaniel MircovichJoseph BeavesJohn Brunac

Blood Donors: July 2015Ernie PetersonManuel ArrellanoJohn De Siera

August 2015Peggy AvellarMichal Amera

The Elks National Foundation, allocates each year funds to the Community Investments Program. The Lodge can meet local needs in our Elk community through Beacon, Gratitude, Promise and Impact Grants.These grants offer the Lodge opportunities to serve the community in ways that will raise the Lodge's profile, energize membership and gain the notice of people who want to be part of an organization that's doing great things. As San Pedro #966 Grant Coordinator, our first grant for 2015 was the Gratitude Grant for $2,000.00. I chose Harbor Interfaith Services. We purchased 90 school back packs, filled with school supplies for local school age children K thru 12th grade. Harbor Interfaith Services, helps homeless and low income families.  They were thrilled to be selected for the children who will benefit from our generosity. Thank you to Jim, Debi, Linda, Bob, Eleanor, Robert for helping prepare the back packs. Thank you to Peggy, Art and Lori; for helping handing them out to the children. Mallory Hartt - Grant Coordinator

Other Generous Donations from our Lodge:• Eric Hansen donated $120.00 for two bikes for

"Bikes 4 Marines and Navy kids" at Camp Pendleton for the Goal of 300 for Christmas 2015.

• Bonnie Hasselfeld, donated $100.00 for appetizers for Saturday August 15th at the Lodge; when the State President visits.

• Don Donato, donated various supplies for the school supplies donated in the back packs in the Gratitude Grant Project.

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