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Lodge Meeting

First & third Mondays 7 PM

House Committee and

Board of Directors

Second and fourth Tues at 7:15 PM

Bar Bingo

Tuesdays 5-7 PM

Club Music

Thursdays 6-9 PM $7/10

Fridays 7-10 PM Free

Darts

Wednesdays 6:30 PM

Saturday Dance

Feb 2nd 7:00—10:00 PM

Bringers of Swing & Jazz

Kamper Karavan

Tuesday Feb 5th 7:30 PM

Membership Committee

Tuesday Feb 5th 7:15 PM

Saturday Supper

Feb 9th, Cupid’s Crush

Sweetheart Ball

Feb 16th

Veterans Committee

Tuesday Feb 19th 7:15

The Bugle—February 2019—

Membership as of 3 Jan, 2019

Beginning Membership 1096

Membership Gains 80

Membership Losses 25

Calculated Membership 1151

Delinquents 122

Lodge of Sorrow Joyce Grimes passed away December 9, 2018 Harry Newman passed away December 31, 2017 James “Jimbo” Kunst passed way December 21, 2018 Sickness and Distress Widow Jeanne Branson had a minor stroke and is home now. Ted Espinoza has Dementia. June Holyer update: she has pneumonia and a hernia. She wants visitors. Scott Popper’s Dad has heart issues and organ issues. He may come home Thursday. Richard and Vicky Houghton are doing well. Widow Betty Hartman passed away December 20, 2018 Judi Ballman has bladder cancer

Requests for Life Membership

The Members listed below have met the require-

ments for Life Members. They have a minimum of 30

years of Membership and are at least 65 years young.

Balloting on their requests will take place at the

March 4, 2019 Lodge Meeting.

James L. Cram Jr Member #005823

Working together to make a difference IS A

KIND THING TO DO

Grand Exalted Ruler Michael Luher has adopted, “Working together to make a difference” as his theme for his year as GER. I have adopted, “Be kind in all you do” as my theme. Working together is a concept we all learn very early in childhood. This being said it seems to a concept that organi-zations across our globe struggle with regularly. Effort without results is a real waste, making a difference is hard to measure without applying measurable goals. Being kind in all you do is chal-lenging but very rewarding. Putting this all together speaks directly to the work involved within Elkdom. We have all experienced a car that runs rough or a lawnmower that won’t start, these are frus-trating times indeed. In the end the lesson resonates as something we have all heard and tend to ignore. “A little maintenance and this will run just fine”. Wow, how true is this? Adding the right fuel, keeping things oiled and making sure the spark is strong and these modern conveniences be-come our reliable friend. This is true to the membership in our order as well. If everything is run-ning well it is easy to be kind and spread kindness. It is when the motor is running a little rough or is hard to start that kindness goes right out the window. Remember being kind in all you do means being kind when things are not running smooth. Sometimes the kindness you give is all that makes the spark in someone’s life turn strong again. I am certain we all will get more done if we are kind to one another and work together. We will measure the results of our efforts by retaining and growing our membership with kind people. Make 2019 the year that kindness resonates in all you do as we work together to make a differ-ence” Dan Hrouda Exalted Ruler BPOE Lakewood #1777

—February, 2019

Veterans Committee Members from left to right: Mike Holland, Bobby Campoy, Venita Collier PER, Bill Fava, Annette Reynolds, Tom Kelly and Donna Kelly. Missing from the picture is Cliff Fejfar, our photographer.

Veterans Committee Serves Supper At Archway Housing

On January 15th, the Veterans Committee served supper to approximately 30 veterans who live at Archway Hous-

ing. The meal consisted of several ham slices, macaroni and cheese, corn, salad, rolls with butter and several bunt

cakes for desert.

In addition, each veteran was gifted with a pullover hoodie sweatshirt.


ENF —- Betty Moore

OVER $100-$249 Mr. Gordon Baron Mr. Don Bathrick Mr. Alvin M. Bennett Mr. Joseph F. Bowers Ms. Eleanor L. Boyt Mr. John P. Brougham Ms. Sherry L. Christensen Ms. Joan Y. Clark Mr. Roy D. Cooper Mr. Michael Counce Mr. James L. Cram Jr. Mr. Fred J. Crow Mrs. Brenda Dunbar Mr. Elvyn M. Ehlinger Mr. R. R. Engdahl Mr. Milton R. Ferry Mr. Jim Fisher Mr. Ronald E. Garrett Mr. William G. Gashler Mr. Carmen Gerace Mr. Rod J. Hahler Mr. Douglas G. Hamilton Mr. Ronald L. Haxby Mr. Otto K. Hilbert II Ms. Helen Hilley Mr. Gerald L. Hilton Mr. Michael E. Holland Mrs. Vickie S. Houghton B. J. Hurtt-Nelson Mr. Joe Immardino Mr. Roy Isaak Miss Marguerite A. Jackson Mr. Paul W. Jenick Ms. Shirley L. Kansky Mr. Kevin W. Keator Mr. Ron Knoshaug Mr. David A. Kuhn Mrs. Phyllis LaChance Mr. Jacob P. Lala Mr. Gary Leuthauser Mr. Charles J. Malone Mr. Kenneth C. McIntosh Mr. Donald W. McMillin Ms. Carrie J. Mesch Mr. Dominick Minelli Mr. E. Narverud Mrs. Laura Nokes Lang Mr. Stephen T. Patterson Mr. James Perea Mrs. Burdette Petersen Mr. Stephen M. Randolph Mr. Andy Rohwer Mrs. Martha Roybal Mrs. Mary M. Rydquist Mr. Charles Seamans Mr. James M. Sell Ms. Mary L. Shumate Mr. Scott Tarbox Ms. Mary O. Valdez Mr. Edward Vanhorsen Mr. James Ward Mr. Mark S. Wehrle Mrs. Shirley Yook OVER $250-$499 Mr. Joseph E. Darr Mr. Royce Dunbar Mr. Clyne C. Dutson Mr. William Easton Mr. Gary N. Eckhardt Mr. Frank A. Freeman Ms. Victoria Gentilli Mr. Clifford S. Gottula Mr. Richard E. Houghton Mr. Duane Hueneke Mr. Randal L. Hyman Ms. Peggy W. Lawler Mr. Frank J. Lindsey Ms. Marlene J. Marvel Mr. William S. McMorrine Jr. Mr. Craig A. Morse Mr. Delbert C. Nielson Mr. Scott Popper Ms. Christine Skulavik

Mr. Henry VanFleet Mr. Paul K. Wichmann Mr. Alan Wilderman Mr. Jack C. Worrell OVER $500-999 Mr. Bill Austin Mr. R. Lontine Chavez Mr. Gerald Cox Mr. Lawrence Erdmann Mr. Lawrence C. Fahey Mr. Joseph R. Hiller Mr. Thomas R. Malone Mrs. Agnes J. Miller Ms. Carol Mulvihill Ms. Nancy L. Newton Mrs. Barbara J. Priddy Mr. Wilton W. Webb OVER $1000-$1999 Mr. Christopher Balke Mr. Myron H. Bengson Mr. Larry Gallagher Mr. Raymond A. Garcia Mr. Joseph Margotte Mrs. LuAnne Margotte Mr. Stephen J. Paul Mr. Lee Roy E. Perea Mr. David G. Richards Mr. Richard Sandersfeld Mr. William Starr Mr. Donald F. Threlkeld Mrs. Joann Vantrump OVER $2000 Mr. Raymond Alford Mr. George H. Bukey Mr. David Cleveland Mr. John W. Collier Mrs. Venita M. Collier Mr. Clement R. Hackethal Jr. Ms. Shirley S. Lee Mrs. Beverly J. Licholat Mr. George Miller Ms. Betty Moore Mr. Michael R. Moore Mr. Ronald R. Shaffer Mr. George Vantrump Jr. Mrs. Margery Wamser OVER $5000 Mr. Steven R. Macalpine Mr. Robert E. Wilson OVER $7582 Mr. Lavern Knutson OVER $10,378 Mrs.Suzanne S. Bufton OVER $26,000 Mr. Tadeusz R. Krupa Lakewood Travel $3125.00 Memoriams $3174.0 IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE LIST, YOU HAVE NOT DONATED IN OVER 1 YEAR.

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION JANUARY 2019 New members and those who have never joined Elks National Foundatio are invited to join Elks National Foundation. Send me $5.00 and I will match it. It will be sent to Elks National Foundation in your name. Below is a list of invited members Esteban Aguirre Mr. William A. Anderson Ms. Rene R. Aranibar Mr. Dale F. Baird Mr. Stephen L. Banker Mr. Robert M. Beaudette Harry D. Benefiel Donald Braun Nina F. Deleo Ms. Rochelle Dunevitz Ms. Lena K. Eger Kyle Ernst Donald Feltner Mr. Raymond C. Fiorillo Mr. Jose Goncalves John L. Harper Jim Kangieser Mr. John D. Lockrem Mr. Adolph Milterer Robert Munson Anthony Ruote Ms. Debra S. Stevens Mr. Bernard A. Trujillo Ms. Erroll Woolen Mr. John Younkerman Send to: Lakewood Elks 1777 1455 Newland St Lakewood, Colorado 80214 c/o Betty Moore

—February, 2019

Veterans Committee — Tom Kelly

The Veterans’ Committee at our lodge honors, and occasionally entertains, the military veterans who are members of our lodge. Additionally, the committee seeks to assist non-member veterans in our local community who are in need. Many of them suffer from combat or combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Of course, we can’t diagnose or treat PTSD. However, we can help some of those suffering the effects of this con-dition by providing them with needed items, such as a hot meal, winter clothing, welcome home kits when they are transitioning from homelessness, and some friendly and understanding conversation.

How Common is PTSD in veterans? The number of veterans with PTSD varies by the era in which they served:

Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF): somewhere between 11 and 20% who served in OIF or OEF have PTSD in any given year;

Gulf War (Desert Storm): About 12% have PTSD in any given year; Vietnam War: About 15% were currently diagnosed with PTSD at the time of the most recent study in the

late 1980s. It is estimated that about 30% of Vietnam veterans have had PTSD in their lifetime. Besides combat or combat-related PTSD, another cause of PTSD can be military sexual trauma (MST). MST

refers to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that happened while a veteran was in the mili-tary. This can happen to both women and men. However, it is more prevalent among females.

55% of female veterans who use VA health care reported experiencing sexual harassment while in the mili-tary; and 23% reported being sexually assaulted.

38% of male veterans who use VA health care reported experiencing sexual harassment while in the mili-tary.

Thus, while MST is more prevalent among female veterans, many of the veterans who report experiencing MST are men.

Jolly Cork Day Enjoyed by All

New Years Jolly Cork Day hosted and paid for by the PER's on January 1st wishing all their friends and new members a very Blessed New Year was very well appreciated and enjoyed by those who attended. They enjoyed the drinks, the black-eyed peas and corn bread.

Thanks to the PER's, John Collier, Ray Gar-cia, Venita Collier and Carrie Mesch; to Joan Clark, Inge Klassen for helping with the food and all the other volunteers who helped.

"We wish all of you a very Blessed New Year".

PERs


The Elk Membership Card I hold in my hand a little scrap of paper 2 ½ x 3 ½ inches in size. It is of no intrinsic worth, not a bond, not a check or a receipt for valuables, yet it is my most priceless possession. It is my membership card in an Elks Lodge. It tells me that I have entered into a spiritual kinship with my fellow Elks to practice Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity in very word and deed; to forgive and forget the faults of my fellow members; to hush the tongues of scandal and innuendo; to care for the crippled, the hungry and the sick, and to be fair and just to all mankind. It tells me that no matter where I may travel in the world, I am welcome to visit a place where good fellowship prevails among friends. It tells me that my loved ones, my home, and my household are under the protection of every member of this great Fraternity, who has sworn to defend and protect mine as I have sworn to defend and protect theirs. It tells me that should I ever be overtaken by adversity or misfortune through no fault of my own, the hands of every Elk on the face of the earth will be stretched forth to assist me in my necessities. It tells me that, and a great deal more, this little card, and makes me proud yet humble, that I can possess this passport into a society of friends that are numbered in the millions. And finally, it tells me that when my final exit from the stage of life has been made, there will be gathered around my lifeless body, friends who will recall to mind my virtues, though they be but few, and will forget my faults, though they may be many.

—February, 2019

Back Row L-R: Charles Chavez, Ken Almquist, Karen Almquist, Justin Martinez

Front Row L-R: Frances Bowers, Barbara Stimmel, Exalted Ruler Dan Hrouda, Steve Freisner, Carol Wilford

December, 2018 Initiation Members


TRAVEL COMMITTEE NEWS by Ted Kimpel Happy New Year and Happy Travels!

Traveling with the Elks is so much fun. The camaraderie, comfort level and adventure is second to none. Please join us for one or more of the following trips planned for 2019: - Philadelphia, The Poconos & the Brandywine Valley departing October 20, 2019 for 6 days. - Iceland Explorer departing September 18, 2019 for 7 days. With 5 nights in 1 Hotel! - Discover Panama departing February 22, 2019 for 7 days.

Travel Tips for a More Enjoyable Trip: Make sure your passport is up to date and current for at least 6 months beyond the completion date of a trip out of the country. Create a simple medical information form to carry in your wallet or with your passport. Contact Ted at the address below or visit the travel board at the Lodge for a brochure and/or reservation form on any of the above-mentioned trips. Return the coupon below indicating any interest you may have in the trips above or other destinations on your travel wish list.

I am interested in traveling to: ___ Panama ___ Iceland ___ Philadelphia & the Poconos

___ Oberammergau & The Passion Play ___Other _____________________________

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________City: ______________________

State:_________ Zip: _________________ Email: ______________________________

Send to: Ted Kimpel; 1755 S DeFrame St; Lakewood CO 80228; 303-988-6031; [email protected]

—February, 2019

Stop by the club for a free drink to cele-

brate during your birthday month.

Lakewood, CO No. 1777 Birthdays for the month of February

01 Hansen, Leigh 02 Brehmer, Judy 02 Marlowe, Robert L 02 Roybal, Martha 02 Wehrle, Mark S 02 Wilson, Murray 03 Hahn, Glenn 03 Howell, Michael L 04 Adkisson, Jimmy L 04 Fusaro, Joseph M 05 Connolly, Michael J 05 Marsalis, Douglas B 05 Wilderman, Alan 06 Beaudette, Robert M 06 Haire, Steven H 06 Michener, Walter L 07 Easton III, William C 07 Hares, Loretta 07 Hastings, Donna 07 Knapp, Caine 07 Maifarth, Bernadine 07 Picker, Donald L 08 Cutler Jr, Donald L 08 Moore, Michael R 08 Sawyer, James E 08 Simmons, Tracy 08 Walcher, Jennifer L 09 Anderson, Vicki I 09 Beck, Rosemary 09 DiGeronimo, Antonio 09 Hilbert II, Otto K 10 Boogren, Larry 10 Coffman, Jill Marie 10 Heath, Tracy William 10 Tuning, Robert 11 Monroe, C L 11 Simpson,, Robert L 12 Streit, Timothy Duane 13 Clark, Anita L 14 Dunbar, Royce A 14 Jones, Clinton D 14 Mercer, Jeffery M 14 Tomsick, Richard K 15 Cox, Jack L 15 Engelbert, Alex 15 Minelli, Dominick 16 Armstrong, Kerry D 16 Carver, Van E 16 O'Connor, Linda

17 Monarez, Jasmine J 17 Moore, Robert W 17 Steger, Ted William 18 Immordino, Joseph J 18 Jackson, Gary D 18 Jones, Owen Ellis 18 Olson, Chadwick 19 Asbury, Rose L 19 Hinz, Jeff (Gerald) 19 Ridl, Scott R 20 Bowers, Joseph F 20 Mclane, Nubia Q 20 Nelson, Henri Ann 21 Brayton, Vicki 21 Dewitt, Greg 21 Wilson, Alexander H 22 Demaree, David W 22 Garrett, Ronald E 22 Johnson, Kenneth C 22 Moore, John F 22 Pace, Larry W 22 Veto, Anthony H 23 Braun, Michael 23 Christiansen, Frank 23 Harper, John L 23 Healey, Jean 23 Seamans, Charles 23 Van Harn, Edwin J 24 Moore, Shauna 24 Richards, David G 24 Wick, Brian G 25 Brewer, Alan D 25 Day, Danny D 25 Hrouda, Rachel 25 Lang, Delitha 25 Mountain, James 25 Stilson, Leslie 27 Cram, Richard D 27 Grant, Nathan 27 McNutt, Peter 27 Oliver, James W 27 Uebelhoer, G John 28 Benavidez, Theodore 28 Buckley, James P 28 Cykowski, Bonnie 28 Dunn, Jack 28 Haxby, Ronald L 28 Jackson, Marguerite A 28 Nelson, Harold 28 Ross, Janine

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morning? The BLAST is an electronic distribu-tion newsletter that is meant to inform you of the latest happenings and changes at your local Elks Lodge 1777. Check your spam folder. If you add [email protected] to your address book, then the BLAST will show up in your inbox rather than going to your spam folder. Sign up for the BLAST by going to www.lakewoodelks.com and scroll to the bottom of the home page. There you will find sign up information.

Submitted by Bill Fava

OFFICERS PANCAKE BREAKFAST SATURDAY, Feb 16th 8-10 AM Over 16 years of age $6.00 Children under 15 are free

One serving of scrambled eggs, sausage, Bacon & friend potatoes. All that plus juice & coffee…and all the pancakes you can eat.

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One Room Fits All By

Bob Laster Imagine a school without a principal, counselor, psychologist, nurse, janitor, crossing guard, buses, refrig-eration, air conditioning, teacher lounges, electricity, hot and cold running water, cell phones, computers, orga-nized sports, auditorium, gym, TV and cafeteria. The above could be a description of a one-room schoolhouse in early America. Because of the agrarian economy the infant country had a pressing need for con-venient educational centers that were readily accessible by walking or by horse and buggy. School houses were made of wood, brick, logs, stucco, stone or metal built into a square, rectangle, hexagon, octagon, or round shape. Windows were placed in the best location for maximum light and summer breezes. Desks or tables were available. A wood or coal stove not only provided warmth, but also was used for cooking. Only a dedicated teacher could make success with this system. He or she had to be prepared to handle students attending kindergarten through eighth grade. The teacher had to correctly assess the needs of every kid. Fortunately, older students would help the younger ones. The teacher also had to take into account some students had to help their parents with the farm. It was a life that can never be duplicated. Many of the houses were demolished or fell down. Others have become historical sites. A few are still operating. Special accolade to the one-room schoolhouse professionals who made the system benefit students, parents, communities, states and America.

—February,


Managers & Committee Chairs Officers

Activities Manager Brenda Dunbar Exalted Ruler Dan Hrouda

Bingo Manager Carrie Mesch, PER Leading Knight Royce Dunbar

Blast & Bugle Bill Fava Loyal Knight Brenda Dunbar

Club & Events Manager Cheri Warner Lecturing Knight Randy Hyman

Charity & Community Royce Dunbar Secretary Melodie Casper

Craft Fair—November Lynn Kansky Treasurer Vicki Brayton

ENF Betty Moore Tiler Victoria Gentilli

Kamper Karavan Darlene Kimberlin Esquire Carrie Mesch, PER

Ladies Boutique Sherry Christensen Chaplain Betty Moore

Membership Jerry Hilton Inner Guard Lynn Kansky

Safety Jim Sell Organist Steve Paterson

Saturday Supper Carrie Mesch, PER and Brenda Dunbar

1 yr Trustee Adrian Swenson

Signup Genius Coordinator Brenda Dunbar 2 yr Trustee Theresa Repovz

Travel Ted Kimpel 3 yr Trustee Joe Margotte

Veterans Tom Kelly 4 yr Trustee Jerry Hilton

Home Inc 5 yr Trustee Jim Sell

Chuck Seamans Owen Jones Grand Lodge Alternate John Collier , PER

Dave Caldwell Tom Mesch

Jim Sell Vickie Brayton

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