The From 1902 ELKHorn 2014 - Santa Ana Elks Lodge Dec Final-website.pdf · From 1902 through 2014...
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The
ELKHorn
VOL. 72, No. 9 - DECEMBER 2014
1st Place Grand Lodge Division 5 • 1991‐92; 92‐93; 94‐95; 2000‐01; 02‐03; 03‐04; 07‐08; 08‐09
From 1902 through
2014
Visit our Website: www.SantaAnaElks.com
Saturday, December 6
Dance to Wayne Pulcini
Ticketed event. Call for reserva ons ‐ (714) 547‐7794
$25.00 (inclusive)
6:00 pm ~ Dinner at 7:00 pm
Choice of: Tournedos of Beef or
Grilled Salmon w/Dill Sauce Waldorf Salad, Baked Potato,
Asparagus w/Hollandaise sauce, Parker House Rolls w/bu er, Coffee or
Iced Tea & Holiday Dessert
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GENERAL CHAIRMEN & COMMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
The ELKHORN (013‐824) is published monthly for $15 per year per member by the Benevolent and Protec ve Order of Elks #794, 212 Elk Lane, Santa Ana, CA, 92701‐5011. Periodical Postage is paid at Santa Ana.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Elkhorn, c/o The Benevolent and Protec ve Order of Elks #794, 212 Elk Lane, Santa Ana, CA, 92701‐5011
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday‐Friday: 9:00 am—5:00 pm Closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday (714) 547‐7794 | FAX (714) 547‐4404 Website: www.SantaAnaElks.com Email: [email protected] “The Club” Manager Email: [email protected]
*OFFICERS FOR 2014‐2015* Exalted Ruler .................... Michel Hobbs Leading Knight ........... Roger Vulgamore Loyal Knight ...................... Craig Whaley Lecturing Knight .............. Pat Kuykendall Secretary ......................... Jim Tobin, PER Treasurer ..................... Chuck Anderson Esquire ................................. Sue McKee Tiler .................................. Claire Heaney Organist ......................... Evelyn Godinez Chaplain ......................... Colleen Herren Inner Guard............................. Don Craig Asst. Inner Guard ................ Allen Bisbee
———————‐ Elks Building Associa on Board
Meets the 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 pm House Commi ee meets the
2nd and 4th Wednesday @ 5:00 pm
*TRUSTEES* 1 Year ................................... Norm Fisher
2 Year ....................... Maurice McCaughin
3 Year ................................ Brian Yeandle 4 Year ................................ William Capps
5 Year ............................. Linda Fernandez Trustees meet 1st, 3rd & 4th
Tuesday @ 5:30 pm
*HOUSE COMMITTEE* Don Baldwin (Chairman) ......................... Norm Fisher .......................................... Bill Capps............................................... Colleen Herren ...................................... Jim Tobin ............................................... Roger Vulgamore .................................. Art Echternacht ..................................... Craig Whaley ......................................... Patrick Kuykendall ................................
EXALTED RULER ....................... Mike Hobbs
First Lady—Amy Hobbs ELKHORN Editor: Maria Harris (909) 969‐3963 Building Commi ee: Roger Vulgamore Grand Lodge Advisor: Art Echternacht, PSP Lodge Advisor: Bob McCalla, PDDGERE Presiding Jus ce: Valerie Kramer House Commi ee: Don Baldwin Photographer: Jeanne e Granados Public Rela ons: Ericka Flores Lodge Ac vi es: Volunteer Needed Audit & Accoun ng: Volunteer Needed Ritual Coach: Arnold Brackman, PER PER President: Gene Jalbert, PER Entertainment: Bill Capps Lounge Entertainment: Jeanne e Granados ER Advisors: Dick Wroble, PER
C U L K Roger Vulgamore (Linda) Bingo: Marvin Hobbs Dorothy O’Neal Elks Na onal Founda on: Bernie Dennis
Sickness & Distress: Buck Kuhns Nadine Kiernan Jewelry Sales: Bob Cisternino Purple Pig: Flo Llanos Paula Goetz Christmas Tree Lane: Dick Wroble Charity Commi ee: Brian Koss Bequest & Living Trust: Dan Romero, CFF Robert Lamm
C U L K Craig Whaley (TK) Membership: Craig Whaley Inves ga on: Sue McKee Orienta on: Roger Vulgamore Reten on: Dick Wroble, PER Elk Training: Volunteer Needed Stray Elks: Tom Wilkie, PER Volunteers: Dorothy O’Neal
C U L K Pat Kuykendall Youth Sports: Larry Arason Boy & Girl Scouts: Volunteer Needed Drug Awareness: Volunteer Needed Elroy the Elk Mascot Patrick Kuykendall Scholarship: Marie a Parkinson Jean Miller Student of the Month: Volunteer Needed
C U T E Sue McKee Bowling: Ralph Heaney Elks Golf: Hal Hanson Monday Night Football: Brian Koss Club Room: Mike Carter Travel Club: Jim Tobin, PER Bridge Club: Arnold Brackman, PER Nomads: Chuck Goetz Fishing Club: Volunteer Needed
C U T C Colleen Herren Mother’s Day: Colleen Herren Memorial Service: Colleen Herren Memorial Team: Arnold Brackman, PER
C U T I G Don Craig (Tanya) Asst Inner Guard: Allen Bisbee Americanism: Volunteer Needed Flag Day: Volunteer Needed Gov’t Rela ons: Volunteer Needed Veterans Program: Frank Torres
Brian Yeandle C U T T
Claire Heaney (Ralph) Membership Badges: Volunteer Needed
C U T T Chuck Anderson (Kim)
C U T S Jim Tobin (Edith) Dic onary Project: Roger & Linda Vulgamore
C U T O Evelyn Godinez (Richard)
Please email ar cles and informa on to be published in the ElkHorn to Maria Harris—[email protected] | Ques ons, call (909) 969‐3963
Thank you for observing the deadline and assis ng me in the mely distribu on of the ELKHORN.
ARTICLES DEADLINE 10TH OF EACH MONTH
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Mike Hobbs
Dec 5 Roger Vulgamore Dec 6 Roger Vulgamore Dec 13 Linda Fernandez Dec 20 Mike Hobbs Dec 31 Mike Hobbs
Jan 9 Roger Vulgamore Jan 10 Patrick Kuykendall Jan 16 Craig Whaley Jan 17 Mike Hobbs Jan 23 Sue McKee Jan 24 Maurice McCaughin Jan 30 Don Craig Jan 31 Claire Heaney
Host Officer Schedule
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
Happy Holidays to all of my brothers and sisters! Well this is the end of another great year in Elkdom. The holidays are here and it’s me for another busy month. Our first event this month is our Memorial Service on December 2nd. This will be an open mee ng, so I hope all will be able to a end. Our biggest event of the year is Christmas Tree Lane, which is held on Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th.. Get your ckets and help support this great event. Congratula ons and thank you to all of the Christmas Tree Lane commi ee members who have worked so hard to put this great event together this year. The Christmas Ball dinner dance will be held on December 20th. I have a great evening planned and hope all can a end. The last major event for the year will be the New Year’s Eve dinner dance on December 31st. I hope you will all join me for dinner, dancing and fun to bring in the new year. Don’t forget to mark calendars for Karaoke on the 12th of December and to come down to the Lodge on Friday nights for fun in the sports lounge. A special thanks goes out to the a ernoon pool players who paid to have the snooker table moved into the new sports bar. This group of guys paid to have this table moved at there own expense for all to enjoy. Your ER thanks you! I have two things to do before my Elk year is over. The first is to pay the Lodge back for helping put the sports lounge together. You will find a water bo le at the bar in the sports lounge and when it is full my mission will be complete. Second, I’m planning my end of the year party. We’re going out west, so start dus ng off your western gear and get ready to swing your partner round and round. This evening will be one to remember! So enjoy the holidays! Come down to the Lodge and support as many events as you can. I forgot to men on! The Lodge is the place to be on Christmas Eve. We are having our Annual Holiday Cheer Party, this is when all old friends meet for Christmas cheer.
Your Exalted Ruler, Mike Hobbs
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We have just returned from the Mid‐term conference of the California‐Hawaii Elks Associa on in Sacramento, and it was interes ng and informa ve as always. Some mes it seems we learn as much in group sessions away from the planned mee ngs as we do in those planned mee ngs. Our District hospitality suite was in the hotel where our district lodges were housed, which unfortunately was a mile or so from the main conven on hotel. It did allow us to discuss issues and ac vi es within the district rather than just state‐wide issues addressed in the official sessions.
One item of interest was noted on a topic that many members probably are not aware of. There has been an Elks Na onal Home in Virginia for many years, subsidized by all members with a fee included
Roger Vulgamore
in the Grand Lodge per capita we all pay. That home has been sold and we will no longer be suppor ng, so our Grand Lodge per capita will be slightly lower for that purpose, but will be higher because of the court case against a Lodge in Pennsylvania which resulted in a very large mul ‐million dollar se lement. That case resulted in our liability insurance premiums being increased considerably and thus the per capita increase. Overall it will not be a significant change, but will show in our next dues billing.
On the social and fun side, PLEASE come down on at least one night of Christmas Tree Lane, and par cipate in the tree raffle. This is a major fund raising effort for the Lodge, as well as being two very fun evenings. The Christmas Ball and New Year’s Eve party are coming up this month as well, so join in on the fes vi es and support your Lodge at the same me.
The Building Commi ee is s ll wai ng for “best and final” offers from developers who have previously submi ed offers on Lodge property. The commi ee will evaluate the offers along with our advisors, and submit a selec on to the members for approval. We feel that at that point ac vity related to the property, including nego a ons with the City, will accelerate.
God bless our veterans and men and women in uniform, our Elk members, and God bless the USA!
Roger Vulgamore, Leading Knight
Well what can I say. December is a month full of lively entertainment for all. Star ng with our big event, Christmas Tree Lane, December 5 & 6. Then followed with our Christmas Ball, Children’s Party, Holiday Cheer Party and New Year’s Eve Party. Something for everyone! Happy Holidays to all and have a safe New Year’s. ~Al Mirth
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Dear Elk Family,
I sincerely hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. But now December brings us a month of many more holiday ac vi es at our Lodge. First of which is our Elks Memorial Service on December 2nd. At this dignified service we honor our departed members. “An Elk is never forgo en, never forsaken”.
Then right into “CHRISTMAS TREE LANE “ weekend. We will be having dinner and dances all weekend Both Friday and Saturday nights, December 5th & 6th
Sunday, December 7th is Pearl Harbor Day, so please remember the American flag is to be at half‐staff un l sundown.
The Excep onal Children’s Party will be on Wednesday, December 10th. I understand the Santa Ana Elks will have a NEW Santa this year. Come on down and see if you can bribe Santa with a Bacardi and Diet Coke (no lime) and see what you might find in your stocking on Christmas.
Our E.R., Mike Hobbs, will be hos ng the Christmas Ball on Saturday, December 20th. This should be a great dinner dance night with the “Street Corner Symphony” band.
For some of you newer members that have never a ended the Holiday Cheer Party, try to come by. It is a very casual holiday get together the a ernoon before Christmas. It is a perfect way to wind down a er the holiday shopping madness. It is usually a small family style gathering. Come by and try some eggnog between 1:00 & 3:00 pm.
Our Lodge will be closed the following week and re‐open with the New Years Eve Party on Wednesday, December 31st.
Dear Fellow Elkends, I hope everyone had a great Thanks‐Giving!! Did you eat enough turkey ? I know I did! Family and friends made the day. Christmas me is here and me for lots of Joy & Cheer! Christmas trees are all decorated for Christmas Tree Lane, so come on down and “win” a beau ful tree. The Elks Children's Party is on December 6th. Bring them kids down to meet Santa! Then we have the Excep onal Children’s Party on December 10th. WOW, this event is so special for these kids. The Joy on their faces when they see Santa Claus is “Priceless”. Makes you remember what Christmas me is really all about. New Years is just about here! I thank everyone who helped make this Lodge a happy place. It’s been a Fun year for me ... I toast to you ALL! Christmas is not a me nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish Peace and Goodwill, to be Plenteous in Mercy, is to have the real Spirit of Christmas. Let’s Be Naughty and Save Santa a Trip! Lecturing Knight, Patrick Kuykendall
Craig Whaley Patrick Kuykendall
Be the change that you wish to see in the world.
Cont’d From Craig Whaley
Enjoy this month’s Elk Horn as there are a lot of things happening this month.
Fraternally Yours, Craig Whaley, Loyal Knight
Always aim to be careful ~ And always be careful to aim
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Ticketed events. Call office For reserva ons ‐ (714) 547‐7794
December 20 ~ 6:00 pm $30.00 per person (inclusive)
Dinner - 7:00 pm Dance to Street Corner Symphony
Menu: Prime Rib or Salmon, Waldorf Salad, Asparagus w/
Hollandaise Sauce, Parker House Rolls w/bu er, Holiday Dessert, Coffee & Iced Tea
Grand Opening of Christmas Tree Lane
Ribbon Cutting 1:00 pm
$11.00—Lunch Buffet Only No ordering off the menu (tax included ~ p op onal)
11 am—2 pm
Sliced Ham w/raisin sauce on the side, Baked Tilapia,
Scalloped Potatoes, Salad Bar, and Coffee & Iced Tea
Christmas Tree Lane Preview
$25.00 (inclusive)
Open 6:00 pm ~ Dinner 7:00 pm Dance to Larry Fresch
** Special Raffle ** Thomas Kinkade Christmas Tree
and several 6” Kindles
Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu or Orange Roughy, Green Salad w/Cauliflower Dressing,
Twice Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Parker House Rolls w/bu er, Coffee &
Iced Tea and Holiday Dessert
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Again we had a great me at the November 9th tournament at General Old – Riverside.
And the winners are:
Stay tuned for an email announcement of a tournament in December this year (2014) at 0930 Green River.
Note: SCGA dues need to be received on or before December 15th. Hope to see you on the golf course ‐ Hal Hanson, Chairman
When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he find it a ached to the rest of the world.
Longest Drive – Tony Lopez Mens A Flight Mens B Flight Mens C Flight 1st Keith Mitchell 1st Larry Gendreau 1st Willard Wood Closest to Pin Men Front nine‐ Tony Lopez 2nd Alan Gitmed 2nd Rick Helms 2nd John Bicking Closest to Pin Men Back nine‐ Rich Cavalli 3rd Paul Gonsalves 3rd John Nye 3rd Marvin Hobbs
Ladies Flight Longest Drive – Karen Coey 1st Mary Nye Closest to Pin Front nine – Deanna Helms
2nd Deanna Helms Closest to Pin Back nine – Deanna Helms 3rd Karen Coey
PROPOSALS FOR MEMBERSHIP—JANUARY 2015
PROPOSER CANDIDATE OCCUPATION Richard Ornelas Kevin Tsang District Chief, Dept of Mental Health Lindsay Tan Physician
Robert Mc Calla Eric Anthony Wolff Self Employed
Please remember that our life blood is new members. Bring in a friend!
2016 Tournament Schedule March 8 Dad Miller 0900 April 12 Jurupa Hills 0830 May 3 Yucaipa Valley 0830 June 7 Indian Hills 0900 July 12 Green River 0945 August 9 Meadowlark 0900 September 13 Paradise Knolls 0830 October 2, 3, & 4 or 8, 9 & 10 Loca on to be determined. November 9 General Old 0900
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What You Need to Know about Your Will
A will provides the peace of mind that comes from planning to pass on the fruits of your life's labor to your loved ones. Without a will, the probate court will decide how your assets are to be distributed and, if minor children are involved, with whom they will live.
What Is a Will? A will is a legal declara on that enables you to direct the disposi on of your assets upon your death. Assets covered by a will include tangible assets, such as your home and your car, and intangible assets, such as bank accounts and mutual fund shares in your name. Other rights and benefits, such as insurance proceeds and pension rights, typically are paid directly to your designated beneficiaries and are handled outside of your will.
Generally speaking, a will includes the following items:
Your full name
Statement that the document is a will
The date A statement revoking all previous wills
Specific bequests to transfer par cular pieces of property to a named beneficiary
A general bequest, which does not specify from which part of the estate the property is taken, including provisions for the death of the named beneficiaries
Name of a trust beneficiary, if applicable
Names of guardians and alternates for minor children, if necessary
Names of the executor and subs tute executor
Your signature, cer fied by two witnesses who do not have a connec on to the will
Dra ing a Will ‐ Ideally, your will should be drawn up by a lawyer and your heirs, if possible, should be familiar with its general form and contents. Many legal professionals recommend separate wills for husbands and wives since it is difficult to establish who owns which property in a joint will. If you have young children, an important provision is the selec on of a guardian who would raise your children in the event of your death and the death of your spouse.
Choosing an Executor ‐ When you create a will, you must also choose an executor who ensures that the se lement of your estate is properly administered upon your death. This can either be a trusted friend or an ins tu on, such as a bank or a law firm, with the necessary exper se.
Don't Leave Things to Chance ‐ Much is made in life of the things we can't live without. Li le is made of the things you can't die without. While it's unpleasant to contemplate the thought of your own demise, it's very sa sfying to know that you've put your financial house in order.
Dan Romero, BLT Chairman ~ Santa Ana Elks Lodge Bob Lamm (949 852‐1800) | Dan Romero (714 547‐8787)
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Santa Ana Emblem Club #530 “Dare to Share and Care with Emblem”
If you judge people, you have no me to love them.
Hi to my Elks, It’s hard to believe that this year is just about over and we can look forward to finishing out our term for 2014‐2015.
Last month we par cipated jointly with our fellow Elks with the gently used shoe program. We are thrilled that we made our goal of 1500 lbs. of shoes. Yeah!
Our Dessert Sales are moving to the 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s. Sales are down, so we are hoping this will help. Thank you to all who support Emblem with our dessert sales.
We par cipated in Elks Veteran’s Ceremony at the open mee ng on November 11th. Thank you to all Emblem members who par cipated in the “MIA” Missing In Ac on program.
At our November mee ng, we held our Annual Eileen Yeandle Veterans Underwear Shower. The many pairs of underwear for men and women were sent to the Long Beach Veterans Hospital.
This year, Emblem par cipated in Christmas Tree Lane and purchased a tree. Our theme is Teddy Bears. Our members also helped sell the ckets.
Many of our Emblem members will a end the Christmas Tree Lane dinner dance on December 6th. We will have our President’s Party at Shirley Echternacht’s home on December 7th . Thank you Shirley and Dee Wilkie for hos ng this event. On December 21st we are having our Newport Harbor Cruise. This is a wonderful event that starts off with a nice dinner at Roma D’Italia and then off to Newport Beach to view all the beau fully decorated homes. If you are interested in a ending, Valerie Fisher is handling this event. Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas. Love, Roberta Ninichuck, President
JANUARY 11, 2015 It’s me to think about purchasing a dona on gi for the Parcel Post Auc on
Purchase a new item valued at a minimum of $10.00 during your travels and wrap it in brown paper or a paper bag with the country, city, state, or area of purchase (not where manufactured) wri en on the wrapper.
Joyce Bryant, Chairman
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A HOLIDAY LUNCH AND SHOW WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014
A fes ve three course sit‐down lunch and 90 minute Holiday themed show of Variety Ar sts, Comedians, Musicians & Magicians who have worked Las Vegas and around the world. Lunch with Garden Salad w/ Ranch Dressing, Turkey with Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, rolls & Bu er, Chef Holiday Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Ice Tea.
SHOW in the Crystal Ballroom (No Bus) Doors open at 11 AM, Lunch at 11:30,
Show at 12:30 $30/pp
See the Travel Club Display in the Lobby for flyers & informa on on upcoming trips.
CHECK OUT THE TRAVEL CLUB WEBSITE www.elkstravelclub.com
PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXPLORER 6 DAYS – JUNE 11, 2015
Tour Highlights ‐ •Sea le City Tour, Pike Place Market, boeing Factory tour, Chi enden Locks & Fish Ladders, Victo‐ria Clipper, Victoria City Tour, Butchart Gardens, Snoqualmie Falls, Wenatchee, Washington Apple Visitor Center, Leaven‐worth Bavarian Village & more. Inclusions ‐ •Roundtrip Airfare from LAX, Sightseeing per I nerary, Admissions per I nerary 7 Meals, 5 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners, Hotel Transfers. Profes‐sional Tour Director, Motorcoach Transporta on, Baggage Handling Accommoda ons ‐ •5 Nights First Class Hotel
Deposit $300 pp Travel Protec on $195 pp Tour Rates ‐ Regular rate $1829/pp double, $2404 Single
CENTRAL COAST GETAWAY FEBRUARY 4‐6, 2015
3 DAY MOTORCOACH TOUR Santa Barbara School of Culinary Arts for Lunch, Arroyo Grande tour, Elephant Seals in San Simeon, Brown Bu er Cookie in Cayucos, Morro Bay State Park, Lunch in Cambria, Dinner at McLintocks, Great American Melodrama show, Monarch Bu erfly Grove in Pismo Beach, Solvang for a Smorgasborg Lunch. Two Nights at Sea Crest Resort in Pismo Beach.
Deposit $100 $499/pp double, $619 Single
All reserva ons are confirmed with payment. Checks should be made out to “Santa Ana Elks
Travel Club” unless otherwise noted.
Contact Jim Tobin at
BORREGO SPRINGS MARCH 16‐17, 2015
4 DAY MOTORCOACH TOUR Guided Program at Anza Borrego Desert State Park, Walking and talking on na ve plant exhibits, climate and geology forma ons, wildflowers throughout (dependent on rainfall). Lunch and Dinner at the Borrego Springs Resort. Private Astronomy Sky Tour in the evening. Ricardo Breceda Statues along with his story of the larger than life metal statues of animals that once lived in Borrego area.
Deposit $50 $365/pp double, $445 Single
NOTE: MEETINGS NOW START AT 7:30 PM
GARDENS & MANSIONS MARCH 22‐28, 2015
Featuring New Orleans & Cajun Country Tour Highlights: 3 Nights in the French Quarter, French Quarter Walking Tour, Steamboat Natchez Cruise, Court of Two Sisters Dinner, New Orleans School of Cooking, Baton Rouge, Natchez Area Tour, Antebellum Mansion Visits (2), Bayou Cruise, Jean Lafi e Cultural Center, and more.
Deposit $300 pp Travel Protec on $195 pp Tour Rates
$1399 per person double, $1999 Single
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Sickness & Distress Santa Ana Elks Lodge 794 — “Elk Brothers & Sisters at Home”
LODGE OF SORROW SAM BOLOGNA Member#: 15701 Date of Birth: April 19, 1940 Ini a on: May 26, 2009 Date of Death: October 14, 2014 WILLIAM SWISSHELM Member#: 5874 Date of Birth: February 18, 1936 Ini a on: September 27, 1960 Date of Death: October 20, 2014 EDWARD J. (VANCE) COLLINS Member#: 15460 Date of Birth: January 18, 1937 Ini a on: February 27, 2007 Date of Death: October 16, 2014 LEE M. LAITZ Member# 15840 Date of Birth: July 7, 1923 Ini a on: January 5, 2011 Date of Death: October 23, 2014
Elk Brothers and Sisters In Assisted/Senior Living
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Nature is our treasure, help save it.
For more info contact President Chuck Goetz, And remember to “Like” us on our Facebook page, Santa Ana Elks Nomads.
The Purple Pig RV Rally in Hemet was a great success and was enjoyed by the Santa Ana Nomads. Needless to say, we par cipated in great catered meals, games, raffles, shopping, and everything else that was available. All proceeds went to the Purple Pig, so we could shop, eat, and play with NO GUILT!
All the Nomads are looking forward to Christmas Tree Lane, especially since our own Joyce Bryant and crew (most are Nomads) create most of the beau ful trees. Our annual Holiday Party is on the horizon, and we are planning trips into 2015 to Lake Elsinore, Laughlin, and Santa Maria.
If your camper or RV is spending too much me in storage, be sure to come out and join us for a mee ng and an ou ng! Nomads meet the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at the Lodge; 6:30 pm for dinner and 7:30 for the mee ng.
THE NOMADS
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Scholarship News December 2014
The Scholarship Commi ee will be judging applica ons for the Most Valuable Student (MVS) awards on Saturday, December 13. Judges will be choosing the top three boys and top three girls from the many fine applica ons received by our
Lodge. Applica ons are due at the Lodge by 5 pm on Friday, December 5, 2014. The awards for the 1st , 2nd and 3rd place winners will be: 1st place: (1 boy, 1 girl) $1500 each Total‐ $3000 2nd place: (1 boy, 1 girl) $1250 each Total‐ $2500 3rd place: (1 boy, 1 girl) $1000 each Total‐ $2000
The results of the judging will be published in the January, 2015 Elkhorn.
Funds for the MVS Scholarships come from proceeds from our Monday Night Bingo games. Thank you to the volunteers who dedicate their me and energy to this charitable event. Volunteers to help at Bingo are always needed. Please consider volunteering.
The following deadlines are important for any student wishing to apply for the Legacy, Lenz or Santa Ana #794 Scholarships: January 9, 2015 @ 5:00 PM ‐ Lenz Scholarship applica ons due.
Eligibility is limited to current high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of members of our Lodge.
February 6, 2015 @ 5:00 PM ‐ Santa Ana #794 Scholarship applica ons due. These are for students who are freshmen or higher in an accredited college or university. Applicants may be a MEMBER, or a child or a grandchild of a member of our Lodge.
January 30, 2015 @ Noon ‐ Legacy Scholarship applica ons due online. These scholarships are available to current high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of an Elk member from any lodge in the country.
(Please note: Associate membership does not qualify for our local lodge scholarships.) Thank you to Abby Estacion for his generous contribu ons to the scholarship fund in memory of Don Braun and Jimmy Bontemple. Abby, your support is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Jean Miller or Marie a Parkinson with any ques ons regarding scholarships. Happy holidays to all. May your me with family and friends be filled with love and peace.
Marie a Parkinson, Scholarship Chair
Dear Elk Members ~
I would like to thank those of you who shared what you are thankful for. It was very upli ing for me.
We are in the heart of December, with so many wonderful events taking place! I am ge ng married on December 6. Yes, Christmas Tree Lane! We are a ending, hope you are!
Did you know?
Dec. 4 is Interna onal Hug Day ~ here’s a Any ques ons or thoughts, I’d love to hear from you. (909) 969‐3963 [email protected].
Sincerely yours ~ Maria Harris, Editor
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Live simply, so that others may simply live.
Santa Ana Elks is the happening Lodge! Get a load of all the wonderful, fun & entertaining events we have planned from now to the end of the year. All events are well a ended! MAKE your reserva on TODAY.
*Ticketed event ‐ No menu service.
Mardi Gras Dinner Dance January 17, 2015
6:00 pm $25.00 per person
Street Corner Symphony
Details to follow. This is a cketed event.
December 24 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Mix & Mingle with Elk Family while sipping on Eggnog and enjoying a holiday cookie.
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TACO NIGHT ~ DECEMBER 3 @ 5:00 pm $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 Taco Nachos Taco Salad Chili Relleno Chips & Salsa Taquitos Enchiladas Beans Chips & Chicken Burrito Rice Guacamole
$2.00 Margaritas!!
Pasta & Potato Night ~ DECEMBER 17 @ 5:00 pm $5.00 per person Pasta with choice of: Meatball or Italian Sausage Garlic Bread * Salad ~or~ Baked Potato w/all the toppings
$2.00 glasses of wine
Only Pasta is “All you can eat”
Call Lodge for Reservations ~ (714) 547-7794
CANCELLED
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Saying thanks costs nothing but gives everything.
Friday, Dec. 12 &
Jan. 9 and 23 7:00 pm
In the Lounge w/Tony Pulcini
(food available for purchase)
We hope that by now all of you have had a chance to see our uplights in ac on at one of our events and in the Lounge. We recently repaired the mini lights in the parking lot walkway, and planted a few flowers in the pa o garden. Be sure to take a See’s Candy brochure next me you’re at the Lodge, fill it out and leave it at the office with your payment info. Our most popular items last year were: 1 pound boxes of Nuts and Chews, Assorted Light and Dark Chocolates, and the cute Snowman boxes, perfect for the grandkids. Delivery will be December 15, so get your orders in by DECEMBER 10. Remember, this is a fundraiser. We pay the sales tax.
NUTS AND CHEWS $18.00 TRUFFLES $20.50 CHOCOLATE BARS $7.20 For more informa on, contact Isabelle Kaminsky
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“Serving Families for over 50 years”
Saddleback Chapel (FD1099) Saddleback Funeral Alterna ves (FD1750)
ALLEN E. BISBEE President and General Manager
(Santa Ana Elks #794—Assistant Inner Guard)
220 E Main Street | Tus n, CA 92780
21098 Bake Parkway, Suite 104B Lake Forest, CA 92630
(714) 544‐1450 | Fax (714) 544‐0602 www.saddlebackchapel.com
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Great hopes make great men.
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Life is be er when you are laughing.
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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
Membership October 1, 2014 942
Gain: Ini ated 15 Affiliated 1 Reinstated 3 SUBTOTAL 19
Losses: Dropped 13 Transfers 7 Absolute Dimits 0 Deaths 18 Expelled 0 SUBTOTAL 38
Membership October 31, 2014 923 Delinquent 73
DECEMBER 2014
4 Prime Rib and Baked Mahi Mahi .............. $13.00*
11 Travel Club Buffet ....................................... $11.00* Famous BBQ Ribs
18 Emblem Club Buffet ................................... $10.00* Ravioli and Baked Cod
25 Lodge CLOSED—Merry Christmas See Ad for details
Soup & Salad Bar ................................................. $7.50*
Coffee/Decaf/Iced Tea ~ Included
*Tip addi onal | **Plus Tax and Tip
DECEMBER 2014
2 Memorial Service Buffet ....................... $10.00 Roast Pork w/apple sauce, Mashed Potatoes, corn and Tuna Casserole
9 Chicken Alfredo ..................................... $10.00* Pot Roast ............................................... $10.00*
16 Chicken Schnizel ................................... $10.00* Beef Stroganoff ..................................... $10.00*
23 Stuffed Cabbage.................................... $10.00* Honey Dipped Chicken .......................... $10.00*
30 Lodge CLOSED
Dinners Always Include: Choice of Baked Potato, Seasoned Vegetables, Roll and Bu er
*Plus p
ALWAYS AVAILABLE Char Grilled NY Steak ............................................ $12.00 Chef Salad ................................................................ $8.00 Soup ‘n Salad ........................................................... $6.00 Hamburger or Veggie Burger & Fries ...................... $8.00 Dish of Ice Cream (w/purchased dinner) No Charge
23 It is always the simple that produces the marvelous.
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December 2014
1 Monday Night Football Page 17 5 CTL Ribbon Cu ng Page 6 CTL Preview
6 CTL Dinner‐Dance Cover Children’s Party Page 15
12 Karaoke w/Tony Pulcini Page 17
20 Christmas Ball Page 6 w/Street Corner Symphony
24 Holiday Cheer Party Page 15 31 New Years Eve Party Page 11
January 2015
8 Rib Night
9 Karaoke w/Tony Pulcini Page 17 Dinner Dance w/Fabulous Footnotes
11 Emblem Parcel Post Page 9
15 Emblem Buffet
17 Elk & Emblem Ball Page 15
18 Jam Session
21 Bunco Page 13 23 Dinner Dance w/Gene DeValle Band Karaoke w/Tony Pulcini Page 17