Casas Adobes Elks Lodge #2663

Officers and Committee Chairs, 2014–2015

Officer Exalted Ruler Dan Rhoads 403-7190 Est. Leading Knight Kellie Smith 981-0562 Est. Loyal Knight Carolyn Smith 887-8248 Est. Lecturing Knight Kathryn Aitchison 440-7893 Secretary Don Baker 579-0646 Treasurer Brian Taylor 904-7092 1-yr Trustee Al Carr 744-1086 2-yr Trustee Charlie White 404-4126 3-yr Trustee Danny Ball 293-1954 Tiler Georgette Rhoads 822-4466 Esquire Vacant Lodge Chaplain Vacant Inner Guard Vacant

Committee ChairsAccident Prevention Al Carr 744-1086 Americanism Joe Miller 405-7352Auditing & Accounting Lynne Buckel 744-2034 Blood Drive Marv Thompson 360-9559Community Activities All Officers Elks Training Al Carr 744-1086Flag Day Joe Miller 405-7352 Gov’t. Relations Marv Thompson 360-9559 House Committee Charlie White 404-4126Indoctrination Brian Taylor 904-7092 Justice of Subord. Forum Eugene Benevenia 797-1423Lodge Activities All Officers Major Projects Ira Cohen 250-6737Membership Brian Taylor 904-7092Monarch Editor Sherry Lasuzzo 887-0877ENF Carolyn Smith 887-8248National Vet’s Service Joe Miller 405-7352PER Association Danny Ball 293-1954 Protocol Coord. Don Baker 579-0646Public Relations Joe Miller 405-7352Visitation Carolyn Smith 887-8248Youth Activities All OfficersCub Scouts Don Baker 579-0646 > Hoop Shoot All Officers > Soccer Shoot All Officers > Scholarship Eugene Benevenia 797-1423Special Olympics Kathryn Aitchison 279-1662 > Drug Awareness Georgette Rhoads 822-4466 Please notify the Lodge Secretary & Monarch Editor of any corrections leisure20lady@qwestoffice.net

PAST EXALTED RULERS

Clayton Bonner 84-85 Ernest Estrada, PDDGER 85-86 Robert Alexander 86-87 Don Douglas 87-88 Sam Maiorana 88-89 Ken Short 89-90 Christopher Lawson (Deceased) 90-91 Phil Dietrich Sr. 91-92 Vincent San Angelo (Deceased) 92-93 William Marsh (Deceased) 93-94 Clayton Bonner 94-95 Clayton Bonner 95-96 Mike Dietrich* 96-97 Mack F. Dickerson 97-98 Lyle Sparks (Deceased) 98-99 Steve Heising 99-00 Steve Heising 00-01 Steve Heising 01-02 Steve Heising 02-03 Dan Ball 03-04 Dan Ball 04-05 Lorraine Heising (Deceased) 05-06 Michael Lunceford 06-07 Ira Cohen, PDDGER 07-08 Don Baker 08-09 Mollie Palmer 09-10 Albert Carr 10-11 Mike Comerford 11-12 Carolyn Smith 12-13 Marv Thompson 13-14 Douglas S. Woods (Ajo, AZ) Sam Dodson (Globe, AZ) Charles Shadduck, PDDGER (Burley, ID)

*No longer a member of the OrderThe Casas Adobes Monarch is the official publication of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA, Lodge 2663, located at 4684 N. Highway Drive, Tucson, AZ. The purpose of the Monarch is to provide a ready means of communication within the Lodge and is published monthly with combined issues in July and August. Contributions of interesting and pertinent material are welcome and may be edited for appropriateness of content or size. The deadline is the 20th of the month preceding publication. All communication should be addressed to: The Monarch, P.O.Box 36024, Tucson, Az, 85740-6024-Fax: 721-7936

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"Friends of the Monarch" Member Name Paid Thru Member Name Paid

ThruAllison, Bobby Apr-15 McKinney, Douglas Apr-15Allison, Patricia Mar-15 Miller, Ken Apr-15Ames, Houston Apr-15 Mirr, Jerry "JJ" Mar-15Anderson, Ginnie Apr-15 Mooney, John Mar-15Anderson, H. Leroy Mar-15 Mrotzek, Robert Apr-15Ault, Howard May-15 Neilson, Hildred Mar-15Bagehorn, Ernest Apr-15 Nelson, Robert Apr-15Baker, Don Mar-15 Osborne, Robert Apr-15Baker, Warren Apr-15 Patterson, JoAnn Mar-15Bedel, Eileen Apr-15 Quiroga, Ernesto Jun-15Beins, D. Ross Apr-15 Rathbun, Terry Lee Apr-15Benevenia, Eugene Mar-15 Rice, Herb & Betty Mar-15Bjorkman, Don Mar-15 Rockwell, Paul Mar-15Bonner, Clayton Mar-15 Rorhbough, Eugene Mar-15Carr, Albert Mar-15 Royal, Walter Mar-15Carstens, Robert "Rusty" Apr-15 Ruder, Lawrence May-15Cary, Richard Mar-15 Ruder, Richard Mar-15Clements, Joseph Mar-15 Ruemmele, David Apr-15Cohen, Ira Apr-16 Schuchard, Harold Apr-15Collins, Dorothy Apr-15 Schultz, Dennis Apr-15Collins, Theodore Apr-15 Scott, Edward Apr-15Coulon, Jerry Apr-15 Seno, Aldo Mar-15Crass, Nancy Lou Apr-15 Shadduck, Charles Mar-15DeChant, Eugene Apr-15 Short, Kenneth Apr-15Drury, Alden Mar-15 Smith, Burke Mar-15Everett, William Mar-17 Smith, Marion Mar-15Ferguson, Donald Mar-15 Starr, Judd Mar-15Freshwaters, James Apr-15 Stewart, James Mar-15Froehlich, Gregory Apr-15 Stough, Charles Apr-15Greene, Reginald Apr-15 Streleski, Patricia Mar-15Greenway, Mike Aug-15 Sullivan, William May-15Hannah, Andrew Mar-15 Sweat, Robert Apr-16Hinnant, Ira Mar-15 Taylor, Brian Mar-15Howell, Elton Mar-15 Taylor, Robert Mar-15Hurtado, Vince & Bobbe Jun-15 Taylor, Willis Mar-15Jackson, Robert Apr-15 Thompson, Donald Apr-15Jardee, Tim Apr-15 Thompson, Marc Mar-15Kariolich, Richard Apr-15 Thompson, Marvin Apr-15Kazmierzak, Joseph Mar-15 Thompson, Ross Mar-15Kellum, Gerald Dec-16 Titcombe, Daniel Apr-15Kettle, Callie May-17 Tudor, James Apr-15Long, Larry Apr-15 Turner, David Mar-15Longfellow, Neil Apr-15 Turner, Woody & Nancy Mar-15Lunceford, Mike Mar-15 Walker, James Mar-15Lunsford, Raymond May-15 Wetterlind, Willard Apr-15MacLennan, Fran Aug-15 Woods, Douglas Mar-15McGuire-Mooney, Mary Mar-15 Zuleger, Kelly Apr-15

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Exalted Ruler’s Message By: Dan Rhoads

We had a successful September and October is shaping up to be another busy month at Casas Adobes Lodge.

We held a very successful First Responders Appreciation Dinner on September 11. It was very well attended and could not have been as successful as it was without our volunteers help.

Thank you to the following: Mike Comerford for cooking the delicious steaks; Alan Sparacino, Kathy Aitchison, PER Marv Thompson, Sherry Lasuzzo, Kellie Smith, Phil Frazier, Sue Johnson, Treasurer Brian Taylor, Judy, Joe & Sharon Miller for helping in the kitchen and serving, and Trustee Charlie White for his stellar service behind the bar. A special thanks to Don & Kay Baker for the decorations; PER Don Baker for leading the Pledge of Allegianceand PER Mike Comerford for delivering the prayer. PDDGER Ira Cohen coordinated and emceed the evening and secured our guest speaker, KOLD News Anchor Dan Marries. Mr. Marries gave an excellent keynote speech. On Wednesday October 1 District Deputy Jack Baillargeon, visited our Lodge. He met with the officers and committee chair in the afternoon and witnessed the Lodge meeting that evening. On Saturday October 18 we will be having an Oktoberfest at the Lodge. South District Vice President David Quackenbush will be in attendance. It should be a great time with great homemade food.

Can you feel the excitement? Football season is in full swing and the NASCAR finals are in progress. Stop by the Lodge Social Quarters and watch your favorite team or racer and enjoy the fellowship of our members. I hear there are some Sunday food specials too..I hope to see you all around the Lodge soon

Fraternally;Dan Rhoads

Secretary’s Report By: Don Baker

Want to make extra money for our Charities? Here’s how. Enter Fry’s Reward Program and our Lodge will receive a donation from Fry’s. Follow the instructions below, it will only take a couple of minutes and it won’t cost you anything.PLEASE NOTE: Before you can link your Fry’s V.I.P card to an organization, you must have an email address. STEP 1: Creating an Online Fry’s Account**NOTE: If you already have an online Fry’s account, skip to #2*Go to http://www.frysfood.com/*Select ‘Register’.*Under Sign-In information, enter your email and create a password. (Write down your email & password—will need it in step 2)*Select ‘Use Card Number’.*Enter your Fry’s V.I.P Card Number, last name and postal code.*Under ‘Select Your Preferred Store’ enter your postal code.*Select ‘Find Stores’.*Choose your store then select ‘Create Account’.*You will then be prompted to check your email for a confirmation email.

  Click the hyperlink in your email to finish creating your Online Fry’s Account.*Continue to step #2 to register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program of your choice. STEP 2: Register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program*Go to https://www.frysfood.com/topic/community?activePage=community-rewards-*Select ‘Sign-In’.*Enter your email and password then select ‘sign in’. (This will be the email and password you created in step 1)*Select ‘My Account then select ‘Account Settings’ from drop down menu.*Click ‘edit’ under Community Rewards. If prompted, enter personal information.*Under Find Your Organization: Enter the NPO number or name of organization

thenselect ‘search’.Our NPO name and number is:  (Casas Adobes Elks #2663 Organization 61739)*Under Select Your Organization: Select box next to your organization*Then select ‘save changes’.

*If you have registered correctly, you should now see your organization information listed under ‘Community Rewards’ on your Account Summary page 2

Want to make extra money for our Charities? Here’s how. Enter Fry’s Reward Program and our Lodge will receive a donation from Fry’s. Follow the instructions below, it will only take a couple of minutes and it won’t cost you anything.PLEASE NOTE: Before you can link your Fry’s V.I.P card to an organization, you must have an email address.STEP 1: Creating an Online Fry’s Account**NOTE: If you already have an online Fry’s account, skip to #2*Go to http://www.frysfood.com/*Select ‘Register’.*Under Sign-In information, enter your email and create a password. (Write down your email & password—(will need it in step 2)*Select ‘Use Card Number’.*Enter your Fry’s V.I.P Card Number, last name and postal code.*Under ‘Select Your Preferred Store’ enter your postal code.*Select ‘Find Stores’.*Choose your store then select ‘Create Account’.*You will then be prompted to check your email for a confirmation email. Click the hyperlink in your email to finish creating your Online Fry’s Account.*Continue to step #2 to register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program of your choice.STEP 2: Register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program*Goto https://www.frysfood.com/topic/community?activePage=community-rewards-2*Select ‘Sign-In’.*Enter your email and password then select ‘sign in’. (This will be the email and password you created in step 1)*Select ‘My Account then select ‘Account Settings’ from drop down menu.*Click ‘edit’ under Community Rewards. If prompted, enter personal information.*Under Find Your Organization: Enter the NPO number or name of organization then select ‘search’.Our NPO name and number is: (Casas Adobes Elks #2663 Organization 61739)*Under Select Your Organization: Select box next to your organization*Then select ‘save changes’.*If you have registered correctly, you should now see your organization information listed under ‘Community Rewards’ on your Account Summary page

Secretary’s Report By: Don Baker 2

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Hi to all of our Elk`s Social Quarters friends and patrons. The First Wednesday in October, 10/1/14 is another “Sportswear Wednesday”. This means if you show up sporting a team jersey or hat or other sports paraphernalia/Memorabilia On the 1st of October and you will receive a quarter off any drink in the bar for the whole time in the social quarters. This goes for all month on Wednesdays. A 25 cent discount is also available every Tuesday this month if you show up in your Work Wear. (It must proudly display where you work) Scooter Entertainment is providing “Bar Stool Karaoke” at 6:00 pm until 9pm, on Friday the 3rd and we are going to have Italian Sausage Sandwiches with homemade sauce. Every Friday night in October, Scooter Entertainment will be offering up your favorite tunes to sing to in your best Karaoke Style, from 6pm till 9pm. So, come on in and meet our entertainment host and newly initiated Casas Adobes Lodge 2663 Elk Member. On Burger Night, Thursday, October 2nd we`ll feed the Veterans from the Blind Rehab Unit of our Southern Az. Healthcare Facility first, and then it`s your turn to eat up on some great (juicy and delicious) Burgers. We only serve Top Sirloin. Joe Miller, our Public Relations Chairman, will continue to update you on events occurring at the Lodge by each Saturday night before each new week. If you`re not on his email list you are missing out, so be sure and send him your email address at: casasadobes@comcast.net . The Weekly Blast and Flyers and an electronic version of our Monarch Newsletter can be yours for the asking. Those of you who have changed your email address need to update us also. Again, the House Committee wants to thank all of our volunteers who are helping us during our events (like Veteran`s Hamburger Night), however we still desperately need volunteers to help our food events run smoothly, especially volunteers for Taco Monday’s and Burgers on Thursday’s. I know this is a familiar plea for assistance and I am repeating myself but the whole of our Elk`s Lodge functions and charities depend on you. Volunteer service is actually easy yet fulfilling when enough people choose to help out. This does not need to be just for serving there are many things that need to be done such as shopping or preparing items ahead of time, or even being willing to lend a hand and clean up or do dishes after a busy night when the ones who cooked and served are worn out and would like a bite to eat themselves. So if there is anything no matter how small you are willing to do for the lodge please let Charlie know and we will endeavor to accommodate you.Thanks, Charlie W.

Greetings from behind the Bar….

To Our Members Born in October

01 Clark, Kathleen 02 Esbeck, James K02 Mac Lennan, Frances L

03 Patterson, JoAnn03 Stark, Allen P06 O'Kelley, Ingeborg B08 Soto, Michael A10 Lunceford, Michael R11 Higginbottom, Eric J12 Drury, Alden K12 Ribarich, John18 Davis, John R19 Ferguson, Donald A19 Mc Intyre, Mark20 Allison, Patricia21 Anderson, H Leroy21 Vega, Ernest21 Zapp, Terrance B22 Brooks, Rosy22 Wethington, Mike24 O'Connor, Patrick25 Cohen, Ira S26 Bayle, Gregory C26 Oakland, Don27 Bagehorn, Ernest27 Dickerson, Mack F27 Mariner, Robert E28 Weber, Donald S29 Fielding, Marcella 'Marcy'29 Starkey, Wayne E30 Huntington, Timothy E30 Jordan, Ann M30 Walker, James31 Page, Glenda F 10

Esteemed Leading Knight Report By: Kellie Smith  

Welcome back Winter Visitors.

We have entered the Fall season and our neighborhood children have started school. Dan's pencil project is underway and school supplies are desperately needed for Laguna Elementary School. All donations are appreciated.

Our Lodge is also preparing for Clothe a Child and we need members to assist with the event. Let me know if you're available.

October 18th is ENF Oktoberfest. Come enjoy all homemade German food with Brats. There will be lots of Raffle Prizes available. Vice President South District David Quakenbush and his lovely lady Lorren will be our guest. Free Oktoberfest music played on the jukebox, thanks to Charlie & Joe.

ELKS CARE E EKS SHARE

KELLIE SMITH

MEMBER’S BIRTHDAY COUPON

Presentation of this coupon entitles an Elk Member of the Casas Adobes Elks Lodge #2663, a member in good standing, 1 meal during his/her Birthday Month, as Listed in the Monarch THURSDAY NIGHT ONLY. (This coupon is not valid on special event nights). This coupon must be presented when purchasing The meal ticket. Drinks will be purchased separately. This coupon is good only for the month of October, 2014

Member # _______ Member Name: __________________________

To Our Members Born in October

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Welcome back Winter Visitors.

We have entered Fall and our neighborhood children have started school. Dan's pencil project is underway and school supplies are desperately needed for Laguna Elementary School. All donations are appreciated.

Our Lodge is also preparing for cloth a child and we need members to assist with the event. Let me know if you're available.

October 18th is ENF Oktoberfest. Come enjoy all homemade German food with Brats. There will be lots of Raffle Prizes available. Vice President south District David Quakenbush and his lovely lady Lorren will be our guest. Free German music played on the jukebox, thanks to Charlie & Joe.

 ELKS CARE

 EKS SHARE

KELLIE SMITH 3

Tucson Desert Ramblers RV ClubDeb Semrai – Vice President

As summer slowly slips away, we know the cooler weather is just around the corner, but more importantly a season of camp outs are coming up.

Our monthly meetings will resume, the first one being Oct. 1 st. Of course, that’s where you’ll get the details on future campouts.

In November we’ll get together at Picacho Peak. The December Christmas campout will be at DeAnza RV Resort in Amado. January will be at 11 Mile Corner

and February we’ll go up to Apache Junction. We are in need of wagon masters for that one.

I am writing this article from Brownhills RV Sales in Newark,England.The dealership is having one of those “promotional” weekends, similar to the one we all went to at Lazy Daze a few years ago. Yes, that’s right. We are camping with our friends here. Just can’t get enough! The motorhomes here are very different from what we’re used to. Much, much smaller but very efficient.

I’m sure everyone is looking forward to seeing each other again and getting caught up on the adventures of the summer. See you at the October meeting!

“Let a man walk ten miles steadily on a hot summer's day along a dusty English road, and he will soon discover why beer was invented.” ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton

MEMBER’S BIRTHDAY COUPON

Presentation of this coupon entitles an Elk Member of the Casas Adobes Elks Lodge #2663, a member in good standing, 1 meal during his/her Birthday Month, as Listed in the Monarch THURSDAY NIGHT ONLY. (This coupon is not valid on special event nights). This coupon must be presented when purchasing The meal ticket. Drinks will be purchased separately. This coupon is good only for the month of October, 2014

Member # _______ Member Name: __________________________Tucson Desert Ramblers RV Club

Deb Semrai – Vice President

As summer slowly slips away, we know the cooler weather is just around the corner, but more importantly a season of camp outs are coming up.

Our monthly meetings will resume, the first one being Oct. 7th. Of course, that’s where you’ll get the details on future campouts.

In November we’ll get together at Picacho Peak. The December Christmas campout will be at DeAnza RV Resort in Amado. January will be at 11 Mile Corner and February we’ll go up to Apache Junction. We are in need of wagon masters for that one.

I am writing this article from Brownhills RV Sales in Newark, England. The dealership is having one of those “promotional” weekends, similar to the one we all went to at Lazy Daze a few years ago. Yes, that’s right. We are camping with our friends here. Just can’t get enough! The motor homes here are very different from what we’re used to; much, much smaller but very efficient.

I’m sure everyone is looking forward to seeing each other again and getting caught up on the adventures of the summer. See you at the October meeting!

“Let a man walk ten miles steadily on a hot summer's day along a dusty English road, and he will soon discover why beer was invented.” ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton

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Ira Cohen presented to Marv Thompson- Elk of the Month plaque

Veterans enjoyed Hamburger night @ the Casas Adobes Elks Lodge

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Lodge 2663 Remembers 9-11-2001- Honors Firehouse # 31

Ira Cohen with Mike Comerford as he starts the celebration with a prayer

Veterans from our SAVAHCS Blind Rehab section, enjoyed Hamburger Night @ the Casas Adobes Elks Lodge

Ira Cohen with Mike Comerford as he starts the celebration with a prayer

10LIFE MEMBERSHIP ELECTION NOTICE

Whereas, 32 year member Robert “Rusty” Carstens hasApplied for Life Membership in this Lodge, and

Whereas, it has been determined Robert “Rusty” Carstens qualifiesFor Life Membership in this Lodge, and

Whereas, Robert “Rusty” Carstens has been duly nominated for Life Membership in this Lodge; now therefore

Be it resolved, that Exalted Ruler Dan Rhoads, actingupon authority given him under Section 14.260 of theStatutes of the Order, does hereby declare that an electionbe held at the regular meeting of the Lodge on October 15, 2014for the purpose of granting Robert “Rusty” Carstens Life Membershipin Casas Adobes Elks Lodge No. 2663 upon the affirmativevote of two-thirds of the members present.

Al Stevenson Lodge 385-Southern Az. Elks Veterans Service -Kellie Laurich -Blind Rehab Recreational Therapist from Southern AZ. (SAVACHS) and Joe Miller-Casas Adobes Lodge 2663 Veterans Service Chairperson Took Veterans from The VA`s Blind Rehab Bowling on Saturday 9/13/14 at Golden Pins Bowling Alley.

Exalted Ruler Dan Rhoads poses with KOLD Television evening news anchor Dan Marries at the Firefighters Appreciation dinner on Sept. 11. Dan spoke following the steak dinner that was attended by approximately 50 members and guests. Nine firefighters from the Northwest Fire Station were able to come. Several were called out but were able to return to enjoy their meal.

Dan Marries was a volunteer firefighter in Colorado following his father’s tradition who was also a firefighter. He cited several experiences he had during that time.

This was the second year a speaker from the local CBS television affiliate was invited to speak at the recognition dinner. Evening news anchor Scott Kilbury spoke two years ago.

Arizona Elks Major Projects October…..

September was a big month for events pertaining to AEMP. Let’s begin with the Arizona Elks Association State Golf Tournament. The proceeds from this statewide sporting event go to support the programs of the Arizona Elks Major Projects. Show Low Elks Lodge was the host of this year’s event and the Golf Committee lead by Gregg Boyce with Major Projects Board President Jerry Grimes and supported by Lodges members was a great success!

Over 100 Elks and guests from Arizona’s four corners took part in the two-day event. The golf courses were in excellent shape and the weather was flat out beautiful. Tucson #385 sent a great group of golfers in support of the Major Project. AEA State President Jimmy Davis thanked the Tucson Lodge members for supporting the Golf Tournament and the work of the Arizona Elks Major Projects.

On Saturday evening September 13th, 60 Arizona Elks attended the Arizona Diamondback baseball game verses the San Diego Padres. Phoenix Lodge #335 led the way by having 12 of their members and guests attend the Game. Major Projects Board President Jerry Grimes and Board Secretary Tim Woods were introduced at the ballgame and the work of the Arizona Elks Major Projects was shared to all.

With October comes with it the AEMP Mid-Year Raffle. There is still time for you to send in your raffle tickets in support of the Major Projects. Remember someone will take home a 2014 Jeep Patriot – it might as well be you. Need Raffle Tickets? Call the Arizona Elks Major Projects office and we will send you some. Or visit your local Lodge and your Lodge Secretary or Major Projects Representative will provide you with the tickets you need.

The drawing will be held on Saturday evening, October 25th during the Arizona Elks Association Mid-Year Convention.

Fraternally,

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Exalted Ruler Dan Rhoads poses with KOLD Television evening news anchor Dan Marries at the Firefighters Appreciation dinner on Sept. 11. Dan spoke following the steak dinner that was attended by approximately 50 members and guests. Nine firefighters from the Northwest Fire Station were able to come. Several were called out but were able to return to enjoy their meal.

Dan Marries was a volunteer firefighter in Colorado following his father’s tradition who was also a firefighter. He cited several experiences he had during that time.

This was the second year a speaker from the local CBS television affiliate was invited to speak at the recognition dinner. Evening news anchor Scott Kilbury spoke two years ago.

September was a big month for events pertaining to AEMP. Let’s begin with the Arizona Elks Association State Golf Tournament. The proceeds from this statewide sporting event go to support the programs of the Arizona Elks Major Projects. Show Low Elks Lodge was the host of this year’s event and the Golf Committee lead by Gregg Boyce with Major Projects Board President Jerry Grimes and supported by Lodges members was a great success!

Over 100 Elks and guests from Arizona’s four corners took part in the two-day event. The golf courses were in excellent shape and the weather was flat out beautiful. Tucson #385 sent a great group of golfers in support of the Major Project. AEA State President Jimmy Davis thanked the Tucson Lodge members for supporting the Golf Tournament and the work of the Arizona Elks Major Projects.

On Saturday evening September 13th, 60 Arizona Elks attended the Arizona Diamondback baseball game verses the San Diego Padres. Phoenix Lodge #335 led the way by having 12 of their members and guests attend the Game. Major Projects Board President Jerry Grimes and Board Secretary Tim Woods were introduced at the ballgame and the work of the Arizona Elks Major Projects was shared to all.

With October comes with it the AEMP Mid-Year Raffle. There is still time for you to send in your raffle tickets in support of the Major Projects. Remember someone will take home a 2014 Jeep Patriot – it might as well be you. Need Raffle Tickets? Call the Arizona Elks Major Projects office and we will send you some. Or visit your local Lodge and your Lodge Secretary or Major Projects Representative will provide you with the tickets you need.

The drawing will be held on Saturday evening, October 25 th during the Arizona Elks Association Mid-Year Convention.

Fraternally,

Arizona Elks Major Projects October….. We Remember 9/11/20016

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LIFE MEMBERSHIP ELECTION NOTICE

Whereas, 32 year member Robert “Rusty” Carstens has

Applied for Life Membership in this Lodge, and

Whereas, it has been determined Robert “Rusty” Carstens qualifies

For Life Membership in this Lodge, and

Whereas, Robert “Rusty” Carstens has been duly nominated for Life

Membership in this Lodge; now therefore

Be it resolved, that Exalted Ruler Dan Rhoads, acting

upon authority given him under Section 14.260 of the

Statutes of the Order, does hereby declare that an election

be held at the regular meeting of the Lodge on October 15, 2014

for the purpose of granting Robert “Rusty” Carstens Life Membership

in Casas Adobes Elks Lodge No. 2663 upon the affirmative

vote of two-thirds of the members present. Whereas, 32 year member Robert “Rusty” Carstens has

Applied for Life Membership in this Lodge, and

Whereas, it has been determined Robert “Rusty” Carstens qualifiesFor Life Membership in this Lodge, and

Whereas, Robert “Rusty” Carstens has been duly nominated for Life Membership in this Lodge; now therefore

Be it resolved, that Exalted Ruler Dan Rhoads, actingupon authority given him under Section 14.260 of theStatutes of the Order, does hereby declare that an electionbe held at the regular meeting of the Lodge on October 15, 2014for the purpose of granting Robert “Rusty” Carstens Life Membershipin Casas Adobes Elks Lodge No. 2663 upon the affirmativevote of two-thirds of the members present.

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Al Stevenson Lodge 385-Southern Az. Elks Veterans Service -Kellie Laurich -Blind Rehab Recreational Therapist from Southern AZ. (SAVACHS) and Joe Miller-Casas Adobes Lodge 2663 Veterans Service Chairperson Took Veterans from The VA`s Blind Rehab Bowling on Saturday 9/13/14 at Golden Pins Bowling Alley.

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Lodge 2663 Remembers 9-11-2001- Honors Firehouse # 31

Ira Cohen with Mike Comerford as he starts the celebration with a prayerAmericanism In Practice at Lodge #2663

Casas Adobes E lks Lodge [October] [2014]Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Mon- JoeyTues. KellieWed. Mary M.Thurs. Kellie & CharlieFri. Debbie

Sat. CharlieSun. Debbie or Chris. Every other Sunday

On Tuesdays Work Wear Clothing-.25off

1 DistrictDeputy

Visit @ 3pm

2 Vets in Tonight Burgers 5:00 to 6:30 PM

3 Italian Sausage with Home made Sauce

Karaoke @ 6pm

4 Don’t forget, it’s Football season & Nascar so come join the FUN!

5Social Quarters Open @ 2pm until 7pm (every Sunday)

6 Tacos 5:00 to 7

7 RV Club Meeting at 6:30pm

8 Social Quarters Open every Weekday 3pm until 9pm

9 Burgers 5:00 to 6:30 PM

10 American Legion Dinner- 5:00

Karaoke @ 6pm

11 Social Quarters Open Every Saturday 3pm until 9pm

12 Social Quarters Open @ 2pm until 7pm

13 Tacos 5:00 to 7

14 Women of the Moose meeting 7 pm

15 New Member Orientation @ 5

Lodge Meeting and Initiation 7pm

16 Burgers 5:00 to 6:30 PM

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Karaoke @ 6pm

18 A/LegionMtg. 10:00 AM

19Social Quarters Open @ 2pm until 7pm

20 Tacos 5:00 to 7

21Per Meeting @ 6pm.

22 Trustees Meeting @ 6:30 pm Board of Director’s Mtg. 7:00 PM

23 Burgers 5:00 to 6:30 PM

24Karaoke @ 6pm

25 Hall Rented

26 27 Tacos 5:00 to 7

28 Shrimp Cocktails $1.00

29 30 Burgers 5:00 to 6:30 PM

31 Happy Halloween

Don’t forgetTues & WedSpecial drink prices for your attire!

Oktoberfest with David

Quackenbush 6pm $6.00

VP meeting @ 3pm

Midyear Convention in Tempe, AZ.

Midyear Convention in Tempe, AZ.

Midyear Party Tonight! Karaoke and Prizes

Sports wear Wed. $.25 off your drink !

Lodge Meeting @ 7pm

Special Meeting Notice: Per Section 15.070 of the Constitution and Statutes of our Order, a special meeting may be called by the Exalted Ruler when necessary. I am calling a special meeting for November 23, 2014 at 6 pm.meeting for November 23, 2014 at 6 pm.meeting for November 23, 2014 at 6 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to initiate Mr. David Fierro to our Lodge.The purpose of this meeting is to initiate Mr. David Fierro to our Lodge. David accepted a job after applying to our Lodge for membership. His work hours are 2 pm to 10 pm Monday through Friday. This schedule prohibits him from attending our regular meetings.through Friday. This schedule prohibits him from attending our regular meetings.I understand that Nov. 23 is a Sunday evening, but please try to attend the meeting to support our new member. member. Dan Rhoads, Exalted RulerDan Rhoads, Exalted Ruler

House committee meeting 2 pm

Women of the Moose meeting

RED RIBBON WEEK POST CARDSElks to send 200,000 Post Cards to President Obama

to uphold our Nation’s Drug Laws

Chicago, IL – September 24, 2014: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America has the largest all-volunteer drug awareness program in the country. For more than 31 years, the Elks have been providing educational materials to children, parents and schools at no cost.

Each year in October, the Elks honor the memory of slain DEA Special Agent Enrique S. Camerena with a Red Ribbon Campaign. Special Agent Camerena was kidnapped, tortured and killed because he was successfully investigating one of the largest drug trafficking organizations in Mexico.

The Elks Drug Awareness Program has launched a national campaign to ask our leaders in Washington, D.C. to uphold our nation’s drug laws and to remind everyone, especially our youth, of the dangers of using any illicit drug.

The Elks are asking for President Obama’s help to send a message that drugs are dangerous; that drug use leads to drug addiction; and that a hopeful future is one free of addiction.

Our goal is to have 200,000 Red Ribbon Week posts cards in the mail by October 15, 2014.

To learn more visit www.elkskidzone.org.

Drug Awareness

By Georgette Rhoads

Coming to or Lodge on October 18th @ 6pmEnjoy a delicious meal of Bratwurst and

sides of Home Made Sauerkraut, Cabbage and more. Enjoy Oktoberfest music via the Juke Box Sound system

All for only $6.00 -There will be an Auction featuring Items like those

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