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AUGUSTBOOSTER-2018

Dear Members, Our Exalted Ruler, Alan Quinton, had his hands full this month – he will be back next month with oh so many items to report to you. In the meantime, if you have any comments or questions – or would just like to drop a line to say hi – you may reach Alan at [email protected] or catch him at the Lodge. In lieu of his ER letter we present to our membership the following:

Our Pool – A Big Fund-a-Need Callout San Rafael Elks Lodge Members,

Our pool is an important asset to our Lodge. Not only does it add value to our estate, it also serves our members, their families and guests wonderfully.

We are in the position where we have some big (ok, very, very big) expenditures for repairs that are required by the City of San Rafael. This is a huge project $36,000-$70,000 (we are currently under negotiations with the City) and the work needs to be done this fall/winter.

This sounds like a lot of money. However, when we come together as members the burden is minified and, frankly, achievable! Our fundraising target is to average $200 per member – with a commitment that after the required repairs are made, the remaining funds will be used for further pool beautification effort (lights, locker rooms!, etc.)

We understand that some of our members are not in the position to contribute $200 and others are in the position to contribute more. And, gratefully, we’ve already had two members commit $500 each.

If you enjoy the pool regularly or enjoy a family pass, please consider contributing a little more, but only if you can.

Even if you don’t frequent the pool, please do contribute. This is a valuable asset of our Lodge and we all share in the benefits of having a grand estate that serves all members.

And, finally, if you wish to help with our fundraising efforts through volunteerism, we are having multiple fundraisers in which you are welcome.

We are all in this together and we hope you contribute to this Lodge project, as you are able.

How to contribute: Please make a check out to San Rafael Elks Lodge with the notation “Pool Fund-a-Need” in the memo line. You can drop it off in the Secretary’s office and say hi to Monica (always a treat in itself!), drop it in the grey Secretary’s box in the entryway, or mail a check to San Rafael Elks Lodge, PO Box 150789, San Rafael, CA 94915. You may also pay by credit card. Contact Monica at (415) 453-1108 or [email protected] and she will assist you with the transaction. Any questions, contact Jen O’Mara at [email protected]

Thank you, Your Lodge

F R O M T H E S T A T I O N O F F I D E L I T Y

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Secretary Update Iamsoundinglikeabrokenrecord,oranaggingpartner,andbelievemethisisnotinagoodway.

Westillhaveover124memberswhohavenotpaidtheirdues.TheLodgehasalreadypaidthe$25

percapitaforthesemembersandwe’datleastliketogetthatbackfrompeople.Inaddition,the

greatactivities,events,pool,camaraderie,meals,andcharitablegivingallcomefromMember

Dues.Don’tbealumponthelog-PleasePayyourDuesnow!

Duesfor2018-19are$275($250plus$25forGrandLodgeandStatepercapitafees.)Asinprevious

years,weacceptcash,checksandcreditcardpayments.Youcanalsoeasilypayon-line

ELK1108.ORG/Membership.

DelinquentsDONOThaveaccesstothepool,activitiesortheLodgeuntiltheyarepaidup.Weare

stillmissingpaymentfrom124memberswhohavenotrenewed.PLEASETAKECAREOFTHISSOON!

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#1108Membershipcontinuestothrive…

ThankyouLeighaFromforallyourenergyinconductingcandidateinterviews!

Easiestwaytoinviteafriendorfamilyto

becomeamember?

ClickonInviteaFriendtoJoinonhomepage

ofwww.Elks.Org

Youinputyourfamilyorfriend’semailaddressandyourfamilyorfriendwillreceiveanInvitationtojointheElks.Whenfamily/friendcompletestheirapplicationitgoesstraightintotheLodge

databaseandI,theSecretary,amalerted.

MembershipCommitteewilltheninvitethemtoaninterviewandhopefully,continuewith

Initiationwithin4-8weeks.GIVEITAGO!

[email protected].

Important information regarding Members and Guests of Members Elk Activit ies ~ We are a private organization. This means at ALL Elk Activities (in the bar, at the pool, in the dining room) MEMBERS MUST PAY FOR THEIR GUESTS WHEN

VISITING THE LODGE – FOOD AND DRINK! At the Pool ~ We rely on the honor system at the pool! PLEASE SIGN IN AND PAY FOR

YOUR GUESTS!



WELCOME KATY AHRENS - OUR NEW VOLUNTEER COODINATOR

Volunteering: Want to help in the Lodge every now and then? On a regular basis? Once a year? Contact Katy with your availability and she will find the perfect fit for you in the Lodge. Email [email protected] - and leave Katy your name, phone number and what area you would like to help. Thank you!

Don’t forget to LOG all your volunteer hours. Everything you do inside/and outside the Lodge and for the Lodge counts for hours! (Except for Lodge meetings). We know many of you are busy behind the scenes. We want you to count! It is super important for a non-profit like the Elks to submit volunteer hours monthly. This keeps our 501(c)(8) non-profit status in good standing. GO TO 1108 website, scroll down on Home Page – click “Log my Volunteer Hours” Button and presto! We will record accordingly for Grand Lodge.

PURPLE PIG (CHEMPI) DONORS – the following members really take the meaning of “A coin a day helps children walk, talk and play”. These members have all contributed FULL Piggy Banks to the CHEMPI project helping disabled children with a variety of screenings and therapies. Don’t forget to turn in your Filled Purple Pig to the bar or office. (or to the bar, label your pig)

Recent Filled Pigs: Again a big whoop for Jodie Holsten

What????? Can’t be bothered with loose change? Go online and sign up for a recurring donor – CHEMPI (California Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc) CHEA-ELKS website.



AUGUST 2018 - Candidate Pipeline

Await ing interviews, orientation and init iat ion! Richard Miller by Huck Wirtz Robert Walden by Todd Judd Elizabeth Grasso by Julie Stoughton Bradley Jones by Julie Stoughton Diana Sankovich by Katharine Whipple Rob King by Leigha From Christopher Leinbach by Leigha From Drew Patterson James Wintermute by Leigha From Jason Singer by Leigha From Michelle Squire by Eve Diamond Charles Warren by Chris Davis Jonathan Massmann by Jordan Cohen Tristan Cooke by Jordan Cohen Brett Dennen by John Hubenthal Charles Manoli by Jennifer O’Mara Gregory Alter by Vern Rogers Judy Drewek by Lynn Fox Sandra Godwin by Lynn Fox Olivia Hamman by Julie Stoughton Jackson Lombardi by Jeffrey French Karen Ryczek by Huck Wirtz Kirsten Ryczek by Amy Shepard Daniel Monberg by Mike Mahoney Nathan Deeds by Todd Judd HoracioSocorrasbyLeighaFrom

JULY 2018 Membership Stats Beginning Membership 4/1/2018: Membership to Date 7/23/2018:

496 528

Increases

Initiated 29 Affiliated: Reinstated: 4 Gain Subtotal: 33

Decreases Dropped: 0 Transferred Out: 1 Absolute Dimit: 0 Deaths: 0 Decrease Subtotal: 1 Delinquent Members as of 7/23/18 - 124 Past due: 2017 members~ 25% of lodge

Applications on Hand Waiting to read at next lodge meeting: 6 In the hands of the investigating committee: 2

Ready for balloting: 9 Ready for Orientation: 1 Ready for Initiation: 9 Ready for Affiliation 0 Ready for Reinstatement 1 Other 0 Total: 28

Life Members Life Members: 31 Honorary Life Members: 1 Total: 32 Life Percentage: 6.4%



Lodge Officers Exalted Ruler – Alan Quinton Leading Knight – Eric Holm Loyal Knight –Doug Monti Lecturing Knight –Vern Rogers Esquire – Jennifer O’Mara Chaplain – Jonathan Harb Inner Guard – Huck Wirtz Tiler – Stewart Munson, PER Treasurer –Tad Inouye Secretary –Monica McMillan , Lodge Trustees 5 Yr Trustee –Mark Giosso, PER 4 Yr Trustee – Mike Mahoney 3 Yr Trustee –George Kokalis 2 Yr Trustee –Dennis McNell PER 1 Yr Trustee –Sarah Wheeler Allensby Trust Chairman –Lorn Dreitzler Secretary –Ken Franceschi Treasurer –Don Gregory Trustee –Dan Dufficy Trustee –Tom Knopf Trustee –Steve Spicer Trustee –Dave Nelson Lodge Committee Chairs Accident Prevention: George Kokalis ([email protected] ) Americanism/Essay Contest: Stewart Munson ([email protected]) Auditing & Accounting: Max Schrank ([email protected]) ELK/ Beer Booth: Tad Inouye ([email protected]) Bequests & Living Trusts: Bob Meier, PER ([email protected]) Booster/Newsletter: Jen O’Mara ([email protected]) Communications: Constanza Perry ([email protected])

Drug Awareness: Lynn Fox ([email protected]) & Laurel Botsford ([email protected]) Elks National Foundation: Doug Monti ([email protected]) Environmental: Jen O’Mara ([email protected]) Flag Day: Mark Giosso, PER ([email protected]) Government Relations: Sydney Fairbairn ([email protected]) ENF Grants: Dennis McNell, PER ([email protected]) Hoop Shoot: OPEN House Committee: Eric Holm ([email protected]) Indoctrination: Dennis McNell ([email protected]) Lodge Activities: Tad Inouye ([email protected]) Membership & Investigation: Leigha From ([email protected]) Memorial Day: Stewart Munson [email protected] Music Series: Sarah Wheeler ([email protected]) PER Association: Bob Meier ([email protected]) Purple Pig (CHEMPI): Eric Holm ([email protected]) Public Relations: Katharine Whipple ([email protected]) Ritual Contest: Dennis McNell, PER ([email protected]) & Mark Giosso, PER ([email protected])

Scholarship: Sarah Wheeler ([email protected]) Scouting: Steve Trocki PER ([email protected]) Soccer Shoot: OPEN UX Chair: Melanie Lamoureux ([email protected]) Veterans: Ray Mullin ([email protected]) Volunteers: Katy Ahrens ([email protected]) Youth Activities: OPEN LODGE INFORMATION Website: www.elks1108.org Off ice : 415.453.1108 Lodge Activit ies RSVP: [email protected] Mail ing Address: PO Box 150789 San Rafael, CA 94915 Outside Events: SUE MARSH [email protected] www.MapleLawnEvents.com (415) 295 5296 Trustee Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6pm Lodge Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7pm House Committee Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7pm Activi ty Committee Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 5:30pm Bar Hours: Weeknights: 5pm to 9pm (or later) Closed Weekends (unless noted on the calendar)



Social Activities WeeklyintheBarTuesdayChiliDogNightChiliandHotDogsevery

Tuesdayfrom5-8

$5forChili&Dogs–or

$3for1/4lbBeef

Hotdog/$3BowlofChili

WednesdayBurgerNightCooktoorderBurgers&Fries

everyWednesday6:00pm:$7

burger/$8cheeseburger/

$10doubleburger.

NoRSVPsrequired.Howeverifyou'regoingto

beabiggroup,pleaseletusknowsowecansave

youenoughfood.

AugustActivities

Thu,Aug2–WelcomeNewLodgeMemberDinnerServeat6:00Pre-meeting.

$10dinner.Kanela'sThaiChickenNoodleSaladwitha

Veggie.RSVPnotrequired,we

serveuntilit’sgone.However,ifyou’regoingto

beabiggroup,pleaseletusknow.

Fri,Aug3–FridayNightDinnerw/livebandinthebarMax&Jenwillserve...

CardamomChicken,ancient

grains,grilledvegies,summer

saladw/honeylavenderdressing/pecangoat

cheese,andbananacreamconcocteddessert.

$15Dinnerservesat7:00.RSVPbyAug1.

Sun,Aug5-TunesontheTerraceServingBurgers&Dogs Doorsopenat1pm,Musicfrom2-5

(SeeFlyerfordetails)

Fri,Aug10–FridayNightCasualDinnerw/UkesServing$15Hawaiianthemedinner

Servesat6:30pm

Sun,Aug13-TunesontheTerrace-ServingBurgersandDogsDoorsopenat1:00andMusicfrom2-5(SeeFlyer

fordetails)

Thurs,Aug16-BacktoSchoolAppreciationtoMarinCountyTeachers&EducatorsStartthenewschoolyearwith

fellowteachers&friends

5:00-7:00Heavyappetizers

Foodhosted(free)forCurrentorRetiredTeachers

&Educators(counselors,tutors,etc.)

$10Non-TeacherMembers:Mimi&Jenserving.


Fri,Aug17–$25PrimeRibDinnerw/complimentaryglassofwineIncludingCaesarSalad,ScallopedPotatoes,

SautéedSeasonalVeggiesandDessert.

ChefsTadandJustinserveat7PM.

[email protected].

Sun,Aug19-TunesontheTerraceServingBurgersandDogsDoorsopenat1:00andMusicfrom2-5


Fri,Aug24–DoubleElkHeaderPoolsideBBQ&Party(seeflyer)&FridayNightCasualDinnerw/UkesServing$15Hawaiianthemedinner

Servesat6:30pm

Sun,Aug27-TunesontheTerraceServingBurgersandDogsDoorsopenat1:00andMusicfrom2-5(SeeFlyer

fordetails)

Fri,Aug31–EnjoyaneveningattheLodge…Byotakeout-burger,pizza,whatever-andenjoy

adrinkatthebar,sportsonTV,conversation

withfriends.

CominginSeptember–SavetheDates:

MondayNightFootballstartsSept10Serving$10Nachomealwithallthefixin's

Fri,Sept14-TeddyBearFundraiserWed&Sun,Sept12&16:BloodDrive



MichaelT.Luhr,GrandExaltedRuler

2018–2019BenevolentandProtectiveOrderofElksofthe

U.S.A

MichaelT.LuhrwasborninPetersburg,Alaska,onAugust

22toDonaldH.LuhrandBeulahE.(Reid)Luhr.Michael

hasonebrother,Robert,andtwosisters,Donnaand

Joyce.Heattendedelementaryandhighschoolin

Petersburg,graduatingin1974.

Michaelstartedhisworkingcareerattheageof9.He

servedasajanitorataBenFranklinstorefortwoyears,

shelvedboxesatagrocerystorefortwoyears,and

workedatafishcanneryforanotheryear.Througha

schoolworkprogramattheageof15,Michaelworkedat

amachineshopduringthesummersuntilgraduation.

Upongraduatingfromhighschool,Mikeworkedwitha

loggingcompany,aminingcompany,andaroadconstructioncompany.In1980,hepurchased

thefloatingmachineshopwhereheworkedasateenager,becomingthefourthownerofthe

business.

InJuneof1984,MichaelmethiswifeBarbara(Barb)atthelocaldaycarefacilitywheretheir

respectivechildrenwereenrolled.MikeandBarbhadtheirfirstchild,Bradee,in1989,and

weremarriedonJanuary8,1991.Togethertheyhavefourchildren,Sabrina,FrancisIV(John),

Justin,andBradee,andfivegrandchildren.

Alsoin1984,BarbjoinedMichaeltooperatethemachineshop.Theyworkedtogetherassole

proprietorsuntil2011,whenagroupoffisher-menapproachedthemwithanoffertheycould

notrefuse.Withthesupportof25localfishermen,MikeandBarbboughttheshipyardin

Petersburgwhichhadclosedthepreviousyear.Today,thebusinessemploys17peopleand

providesafull-serviceshipstorewithvesselhaul-out,engineservice,andmachineshop

facilities.

MichaelwasproposedandinitiatedintoPetersburgLodgeNo.1615inNovember1977byhis

father,ExaltedRulerDonald,alongwithtenofhislifelongschoolfriends.

HeservedasaTrusteefrom1990to1998andwasappointedasEsquirein1998.Hecontinued

throughtheChairsandwasnamedExaltedRulerin2001–2002and2002–2003.Hewaselected

totheTrusteesagain,servingfrom2003to2008.HehasservedastheLodgeTreasurersince

2008.

MichaelbeganhisserviceattheStatelevelin2004whenhewaselectedasTrustee.Hewas

“WorkingTogethertoMakeADifference”



electedandservedasPresidentoftheAlaskaStateElksAssociationin2009-2010andcontinues

toserveasChairoftheASEA’sCharitableTrustFund,AdvisoryCommitteeChair,andonthe

LodgeDevelopmentBoard.

AttheGrandLodgelevel,MichaelwasappointedDistrictDeputyGrandExaltedRulerof

Alaska’sEastDistrictin2005-2006,2007-2008,and2008-2009.Hewasappointedtothe

G/L-LodgeActivities/StateAssociationsCommitteefrom2010-2012.Hewasappointedas

SpecialRepresentativetotheAlaskaEastDistrictin2011,servingthroughDecember2017.

In2012,MichaelwaselectedtorepresentArea8ontheBoardofGrandTrustees,servingas

BuildingApplications–WestMemberin2012-2013,asSecretaryoftheBoardfrom2013-2015,

andViceChairmanin2015-2016.HewasappointedasSpecialDeputyGrandExaltedRulerfor

theStateofAlaskafrom2016tothepresent.AttheG/LConventioninReno,Michaelwas

electedandinstalledasGrandEsteemedLeadingKnightandservedinthatcapacityforthe

2017-2018fraternalyear.

Onapersonallevel,MikewasveryactiveinbaseballgrowingupandisintheLittleLeagueHall

ofFame.Hecoachedwomen’ssoftballandLittleLeagueformanyyearsuntiltheElksbecame

hispassion.ChildrenJohnandBradee,aswellasson-in-lawAdam,areallMembersoftheElks

andwereinitiatedbyMichael.

SandyGowan,DistrictDeputyGrandExaltedRuler–

“Great”NorthwestDistrict2018-2019

SandywasbornonFather’sDay,June21,1959in

SanFrancisco.Sheistheoldestoftwogirls,asshe

wasborn16minutesaheadofhertwinsister,

Linda.ThetwinsgrewupinPaloAlto,California

wheretheirMomstillresidesinthehomethey

wereraisedinstartingwiththeirjuniorhighschool

years.Aftergraduatinghighschool,Sandywenton

tostudyattheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley

andreceivedaBachelorofSciencedegreein

NutritionandFoodSciencein1980,aweekshyof

her21stbirthday. Aftercollege,shewenttoworkinretailatEmporium-Capwellwheresheenteredthefieldof

HumanResources.In1987,shestartedworkingatBasicAmericanFoods,aprivately-heldfood

manufacturingcompany.Sandy’scareerprogressedandshebecameprofessionallycertifiedas



aBenefitsProfessionalin1996andaSeniorHumanResourcesProfessionalin1998.After

almost25years,sheretiredastheDirectorofHumanResourcesin2012.

ItwasatBasicAmericanFoodswhereshemetherhusbandDan.Theyworkedtogetherfor

severalyearsandbecameclosewhileservingastrainingcoordinatorsforthecompany’squality

program.SandyandDanmarriedinJuly1996andliveinFairfield,California.Theyenjoytheir

neighborhoodasitisfilledwithnumerousdogloversandhavemetmanydogs(andtheir

humans)whileontheircountlessdogwalksonthearea’swalkingpathswiththeirnowdog

angels,Bailey,Sundance,andBear.Danhastwogrownsonsbothmarriedtowonderfulyoung

women.CoryandAliceliveinOakland,andAndyandRachelliveinLosAngeleswiththeirtwo

sons,MiloandFelix.

SandywasinitiatedintheVacavilleElksLodge#2638in2006.Shemostrecentlyservedas

LodgeSecretary2015-2018,buthasalsoservedasTreasurer,InnerGuard,Chaplain,Tiler,Loyal

Knight,LeadingKnight,ExaltedRuler,andLecturingKnight.Sandy’spredecessorandsuccessor

asSecretaryisherhusbandDanwhosheisproudtosaywasCHEASecretaryofYear2004-

2005.Sandyhasalsoservedonmanycommitteesthroughouttheyears,wastheNewsletter

Publisherforthreeyears,andiscurrentlytheLodge’sGrantCoordinator.Sandycaughtthe

RitualbugwhenshewastheCandidateinthe2008.Sincethen,shehascompetedin6District

Ritualcontests,andwasfortunatetocompetewithherteamatCHEAConventionduringherER

year.ShewasElkoftheYearinherLodgeforthe2006-2007LodgeYear,andOfficerofthe

Yearforthe2015-2016LodgeYear.

SandyhasservedherDistrictasLodgeActivitiesChair2014–2015,AuditortotheDistrict

DeputyGrandExaltedRuler2014-2015,GrantCoordinator2015-present,andasoneofthe

TrusteesfortheDefunctVallejoLodge.ShecountsheryearasAssociationVicePresident2016-

2017representingtheNorthwestDistrictasoneofherbestyearsinElkdom.Asanenthusiast

ofourgreatRituals,sheisdelightedtobeaRitualFloorJudgeforthelasttwoyears.Sandyis

proudtobeamemberoftheJohnF.MalleySocietyandPermanentBenefactoroftheElks

NationalFoundation,andaCenturyClubmemberandregulardonortotheCHEAMajorProject.

Inhersparetime,SandyenjoysrootingfortheSanFranciscoGiants,winetasting,golf,

crosswordpuzzles,andofcourse,dogs!

PleasejoinusforSandyGowan,DDGER’s

VisitationtoSanRafaelElksLodge#1108OnThursday,October4th



Elkdom & Charity

BLT NOW ASK ME HOW

The Bequest and Living Trust Overview

BLT is short for the Bequest and Living Trust Committee. The idea behind the BLT is to encourage all Elks to name the Major Project as a beneficiary of their Estate in any amount an Elk and spouse can afford. It is recognized that an Elk’s first responsibility is to the family.

The purpose of Bequest and Living Trust BLT was not begun as a replacement for the Piggy Bank Program but to work hand in hand with it. The aim of the BLT Committee is to insure the future of

the Major Project. To guarantee that future, the BLT Committee is seeking commitments from Elks and their spouses, stating that they have provided for a distribution from their estate (upon their death) to continue the good works of the Major Project. Giving to the Major Project through BLT is not limited to Elks alone. Anyone can direct that a charitable gift be given to CHEMPI from their Estate.

The BLT Benefactor Program The Benefactor Program was formed to recognize Elks, their spouses and others who have made a commitment to the Major Project either through their wills or through a direct donation. All gifts made through the BLT Benefactor program will be invested prudently to obtain maximum growth.

The BLT Benefactor Program is designed to make it easy and affordable for everyone to give. With tax benefits to the donor and immeasurable benefits to disabled children.

The BLT Commitment Trust Program

The Commitment Trust is a charitable re-mainder unitrust (UT) which pays 7% of the trust value each year for as long as the donor or spouse is living. When both of you have passed on, the value of the trust is transferred to the Major Project program. There is a $10,000 minimum to establish a commitment trust.

Based upon your ages, a $10,000 commitment trust will create an immediate income tax deduction. The final deduction amount depends upon time of creation of the trust since your ages and IRS' monthly factor impact the deduction calculation.

The Benefits to You

You and your spouse will have lifetime income

An income tax deduction Avoidance of capital gains taxes Reduced estate taxes Tax sheltered growth BLT recognitions For More Information On the California-Hawaii Elks Bequest and Living Trust Program Contact the BLT Committee at: BLT Committee c/o The Major Project 5450 E. Lamona Avenue Fresno, CA 93727-2224 Or Fax to: (559) 456-2659 Or Call: 1-800-742-1907 Email: [email protected]



Elkdom & Youth

Elks Essay Contest - “What makes you proud of America?” The contest for 5th – 8th graders is coming in September. However, the Youth Essay Committee thought that this year’s topic is something on which we all might enjoy reflecting and sharing amongst one another.

Elks Drug Awareness Programs (DAP)August, 2018

Please Join the DAP Committee for the following August events

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 @ 6-8:00 pm for the DAP Official Meeting Topic Fall Activities: DAP Event Planning and Decision Making.

Friday, August 24 in the Clark TV Room @ 6-7:30 pm A newly released one-hour documentary entitled "CHRONIC STATE" Dinner will be available that evening & the Ukes will play at 7:30pm.

Note: Chronic State was produced by DrugFree Idaho in partnership with the fantastic documentary film team of Ronn Seidenglanz and Tanya Pavlis (Sidewayz.com). Sidewayz previously produced the amazing youth video called Natural High.

Be sure to review what’s on the DAP Bulletin Board – it is updated monthly. There are TIPS FOR YOUTH to protect themselves from peer pressure and/or getting involved with undesired drug use.

& Parents, here are some flags of whether or not their child might be using drugs.

Physical Signs of Teen Drug Abuse

While changes in health and appearance due to drug or alcohol abuse varies from person to person and drug to drug, below are some of more common warning signs to look out for with your children:

v Changes in appetite v Sudden weight gain or loss v Eyes that appear glassy, bloodshot, unfocused, with constricted or dilated

pupils v Impaired coordination, slurred speech v Overall sickly or haggard appearance v Changes in sleeping patterns, such as insomnia or drowsiness

The DAP bulletin board has additional information on Psychological, Behavioral, and other Signs of Teen Drug Abuse. Be sure to take Elk Materials that is available under the visual display. Free materials are also on the display case shelf

DAP Bulletin Board



Sunday, August 5th, 19th & 26th – Tunes on the Terrace August 5th, Damon LeGall Band $10 adults, kids free Proceeds go to San Rafael High music program Open to the public Gates open at 1pm, Music 2-5pm Cash bar, food available for purchase Please no dogs except documented service dogs Bring a blanket or a lawn chair Parking is extremely limited

Additional Dates & Bands

Sunday, August 19th – The Illeagles ($20 adults, kids $5) Proceeds go to San Rafael High music program

Sunday, August 26th – HeadsUp Fundraiser ($10 adults, kids free) - proceeds split between San Rafael High music program and HeadsUp San Rafael



August 15th – Please Join Novato Elks Lodge # 2655 for Wine & Glass Fusing Class

Make your own beautiful Kiln-Fired Glass Art! Mary from “Stained Glass of Marin” will show you how it’s done!

What is Glass Fusing you ask? You cut pieces of color glass and arrange on glass. Then your piece is kiln fired and the glass melts into the glass. You will be creating your one of a kind dish

or tray! A great gift of love to give!

Novato Elks Lodge Just up the way in Novato, 7078 Redwood Blvd

Wednesday, August 15th 7 – 9 pm

$40 includes all materials

Please sign up early by Wednesday, August 8th to allow Mary time to prepare the glass for us. Please pre-pay by Monday, August 13th.

Rsvp: [email protected]

Max class is 15. No open toe shoes and don’t forget your glasses!

August 16th, Thursday – Back to School Teacher & Educator Appreciation Day at San Rafael Elks Lodge Please invite your favorite educator and enjoy the evening with other members and

their guests!

Please join San Rafael Elks Lodge in kicking off the new school year with teachers, educators and fellow members as we show our appreciation to our all who support the education and

development of our community’s children. This includes current and retired teachers, counselors, assistants, and other educators.

Heavy appetizers will be served by Mimi & Jen

Hosted (free!) for current or retired teachers and educators (counselors, tutors, principals, etc.)

$10 Non-educator members and guests Thursday, August 25th, 5:00 - 6:30 Open to all Elks and their guests.



Featured Speaker: Herb RowlandIgnacio Pacheco, one of California’s earliest pioneers, settled in what is now Marin County in 1840. He is believed to have been the first to plant grape vines in the region and his influence can still be seen in the names of nearby places. For his services to the Mexican Government in Monterey, CA., he was originally given the Agua Caliente Rancho in Sonoma, which he deemed “unsuitable for agriculture” and later exchanged it for the Rancho San Jose grant, a 6,680-acre parcel in Marin. Today, Pacheco Ranch is 70 acres of the original land grant and the property’s vineyards were planted by Ignacio’s decedents and winery partners.

Herb Rowland is Ignacio Pacheco’s great-great-grandson, the manager of the Pacheco Winery, and a partner at Ragghianti & Freitas law firm.

$10 suggested donation. Free entry for Elks with ID card.

San Rafael Elks Lodge at Mission Ave at C Street in San Rafael. 1312 Mission Ave. Look for hidden driveway. Parking is in the rear of mansion. Follow one-way signs.

Please [email protected] • 415-382-1182www.marinhistory.org

Rancho San Jose, an Original Marin Land Grant. Its Origins to today’s Pacheco Winery. Thursday, Aug 23 • 7:00 p.m. • Elks Lodge • 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael

Marin History Museum Presents

sponsored by



End of Summer Poolside BBQ & Party

Friday, August 24th 5 pm – until?

Please join us for an End of Summer Pool Party and Poolside BBQ

Fundraiser &

The Maple Lawn Terrace is open w/Bar

Pool Party Lodge is Providing

A Beach-y evening with Wild Lights Fantastic & Beach-y Music!

Bar

Max & Nick are serving up special beach cocktails Monica & Dean are serving on the Terrace

BBQ

Grilling, grilling and grilling Jen & friends will be working BBQ magic!

Main Grill Course TBD (watch for updates), Salad 3-ways Rosemary Bread

Homemade Dessert

5:00 Pool opens to all Elks and free for their guests

Bar opens

6:00ish BBQ in full swing

~ 9:00

At 9:00 pm, the Lodge is respectfully restricting the rest of the evening to adults only BBQ Dinner: Adults $20 Children: $10 Burgers or chicken apple sausage

Vegetarian option available RSVPs appreciated at [email protected]

Fundraiser – a double-header: This is a fundraiser for San Rafael Lodge’s picnic area and pool improvements. And…Novato Elks Lodge will receive the net-meal proceeds collected from their members and their members’ guests. The raffle is split 50/50 between the Lodges. Open to all Elks and their guests. Elks must pay for their guests.



San Rafael Elks Lodge #1108 Blood Drive

Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 2PM – 7PM Sponsor Code: Elks-SR

Donors receive a free dinner that evening!

For those of you that can't make it on Wednesday, we have added a community drive on Sunday September 16!

San Rafael Community Blood Drive at Elks Sunday, September 16, 2018, 10AM – 2PM

Sponsor Code: Elks-Community Donors receive a future weeknight dinner voucher!

LOCATION: Carriage House - 1312 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 To schedule an appointment, visit www.bloodheroes.com click "locate a blood drive" &

enter Sponsor Code (see above) or call Alicia Ferrando at (415) 699-0813.



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WHEN:MONDAY,OCTOBER22,2018

WHERE:INDIANVALLEYGOLFCLUB

Registration/Puttingcontest:11:00am

Teetime:12:00noonDinner:6:00pm

$150PPincludes:Cart,GiftbagandDinner

For more information and how to register: Lodge email: [email protected]

Lodge phone: 415-897-2655 (leave a message-9 am-1pm)Thankyouforyoursupportforthisimportantevent

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BilliardsGame

Aug 1

$7Burger

Night

6pm

Aug2

TrusteeMtg

6PM

*****Initiationand

LodgeMeeting

7pm

Dinnerat6pm-

$10

Aug3

Breakfast

6:30–8am

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7pm

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5-7pm

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6pm

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6pm

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5-7pm

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6pm

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7pm

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6:30–8am

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7pm

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BilliardsGame

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6pm

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6pm

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Night

5-7pm

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5pm

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BilliardsGame

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Night

6pm

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6pm

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6pm

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