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Elks Tracks

VOLUME 56, NO. 9 December 2012

www.westcovinaelks.org

West Covina Elks Lodge #1996 West Covina, California

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As of this writing we have 13 BeautifulTrees valued at $300 each. If you or anyorganization wishes to donate a tree pleasecontact any Elk of the YearNew Christmas Tree Sponsors Are WelcomeNew Christmas Tree Sponsors Are WelcomeNew Christmas Tree Sponsors Are WelcomeNew Christmas Tree Sponsors Are WelcomeNew Christmas Tree Sponsors Are WelcomeDoors will open at 2:00 p.m. for viewing,NO reserving tables, OPEN SEATING. Socome early to get a good spot. There willbe a Spaghetti Dinner served starting at3:00 p.m. cooked by our famous SpaghettiTeam of old. Price for dinner will be $8.00for Adults and $6.00 for Children 12 andunder.For more information please call ourFor more information please call ourFor more information please call ourFor more information please call ourFor more information please call ourchairman John Kemp at (626) 963-chairman John Kemp at (626) 963-chairman John Kemp at (626) 963-chairman John Kemp at (626) 963-chairman John Kemp at (626) 963-3921 or Lodge Office (626)-962-3921 or Lodge Office (626)-962-3921 or Lodge Office (626)-962-3921 or Lodge Office (626)-962-3921 or Lodge Office (626)-962-01130113011301130113

Come Join Us January 1st for the traditional Rose Bowl Game Doors open at1:00pm in the Lounge. Enjoy the Game, Food, Raffles. Bring your family and

friends and enjoy the game on our 4 Big Screens

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West Covina Elks Lodge No. 1996841 W. Merced Ave., West Covina Ca. 91790

Lodge: (626) 338-8111Office: (626) 962-0113

Office Hours Tues.-Fri. 9:00am-5:00pmClub Manager & Lease Info:

C(909) 957-6724 O(626) 338-2119FAX: (626) 960-3512The Elks Lodge Website is:

www.westcovinaelks.org

West Covina Elks Lodge #1996 Committee Chairpersons 2012-2013

Accident Claims Advisor Phil Hawkins, PER 626-918-0883Americanism Willie Koskela, PER 626-815-2560Audio/Lighting Lee Schwartz 626-334-8179Auditor Bob Hollis-Brau PER 909-622-9861Bingo Robert ”Rusty” White 714-315-8635BLT Tony Luzzi 626-498-9697 Co-Chairperson Judith Lumbreras 626-587-6489Breakfast David Cox 626-258-7645Bulletin Director/Editor Ben Ortega ER/PER 626-918-7952Christmas Tree Lane John Kemp 626-963-3921Clown Association Laffe Happer Jr. 626-332-9672Crab Crack Mike Olson 909-694-9021Cribbage Club Norm Nikodym 909-319-6488D.A.R.E Ben Ortega, ER/PER 626-918-7952Decorating Committee CeCe Burke 626-274-6777Elks National Foundation Bob Hollis-Brau PER 909-622-9861Elks Memorial Charlene Rasmussen 626-488-9367Flag Day Rosalie Leon 626-339-4396Funeral Service Ed Lima, PER 626-339-6001 Co-Chairman Chuck Dalool, PER 626-332-6945Good Timers Al Bellew 626-358-2613Greeters Ed Lima, PER 626-339-6001Hoop Shoot Willie Koskela, PER 626-815-2560Hospital Visitation Gerry McCartan 626-919-4305House Rules Chuck Dalool, PER 626-332-6945Indoctrination Ed Lima, PER 626-339-6001Investigations Jill Murphy 562-652-3873Lapsation Joanna Howard 909-392-2685Laughlin Trip Chuck Dalool PER 626-332-6945 Co-Chairman Joanna Howard 909-392-2685Lodge Activities Dana Williams 714-240-1647Mail Out Victor Tolle 626-253-7395Major Project Jim Salazar 626-786-3350Major Project 50/50 Chuck Sawyer 909-599-4890 Co-Chairman Warren Burton 626-331-1302Membership Ben Ortega ER/PER 626-918-7952 Co-Chairman Willie Koskela PER 626-815-2560Mobile Pancake Maker Vince McCauley 626-422-2812MDA John Hughes 626-338-9516Mothers Day Charlene Rasmussen 626-488-9367New Years Eve Robert Leon 626-339-4396Paper & Cans Chuck Sawyer 909-599-4890PER Association Pres. Bob Hollis-Brau PER 909-622-9861Photographer Shirley Schwartz 626-334-8179 Asst. Photographer Robert Burke 714-915-2731Presiding Justice Phil Hawkins, PER 626-918-0883Public Relations/Publicity Robert Burke 714-915-2731Ritual Coaches Chuck Dalool PER 626-332-6945Roamin Elks Dick Canzoneri 626-358.8182Scholarships Willie Koskela 626-815-2560Scouting David Cox 626-258-7645Sickness & Distress Jim Salazar 626-786-3350Super Bowl Ed Lima, PER 626-339-6001 Co-Chairman Vern Campion, PER 928-855-5309Veterans Michael Salazar,PER 626-827-6700Web Site Webmaster Ben Ortega, PER 626-926-4046Youth Activities Willie Koskela, PER 626-815-2560

Exalted Ruler Ben Ortega 626-926-4046Leading Knight Jim Salazar 626-786-3350Loyal Knight Robert Leon 626-339-4396Lecturing Knt. Dana W.Williams714-240-1647Treasurer Chuck Dalool 626-332-6945Tiler Lafe Harper Jr. 626-332-9672Secretary Joanna Howard 909-392-2685

1st Year Robert Burke 714-915-27312nd Year Vince McCauley 626-422-28123rd Year Jerry Warren 626-331-84814th Year Yolanda Garcia 626-826-89385th Year Judith Lumbreras 626-587-6489

Appointed OfficersEsquire Jill Murphy 562 652-3873Chaplain Charlene Rasmussen 626-488-9367Inner Guard Rosalie Leon 626-339-4396Organist Vacant

2012-2013 LODGE OFFICERS

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Season’s Greetings. We havereached the time of the yearwhen family and friends gettogether, open presents, drinkeggnog and decorate our treesand homes. Do all the thingstraditionally have been done foras long as we can remember. Hasthe commercialization gone toofar? We have forgotten what thisseason is truly about. Canspiritual beliefs really beoffensive to some? We and theworld are celebrating the birthof gods only son sent here tolead and forgive us and to offersalvation to all. With that spiritbrings us a time of reflection,heals and fills us with love forone another that we only canhope will surpass the season. SoI say to you ….Merry Christmas! Unfortunately, we can onlyblame ourselves for the popularseason’s greetings instead ofMerry Christmas. I’m withsenior America 62% who preferMerry Christmas. Our children18 years and up whom could careless either way. Take a specialfew minutes maybe at yourChristmas meal to pass on toyour families the true joy of theholidays. For some there will be no joythis Christmas. Some familiescannot afford to buy presentsfor their children nor have atraditional meal. Or their familymembers won’t be home duringthe holidays or love ones haverecently passed. To those, openyour heart that only this timeof year can bring. Extend outyour hand and pass along to thegrieving and less fortunate.Doing so will fill you withChristmas spirit and joy that isgreater than any gift you couldpossibly receive. Our 30th President CalvinCoolidge once said “Christmasis not a time or season, but astate of mind. To cherish peaceand goodwill, to be plenteous inmercy, is to have the real spiritof Christmas”.

Fraternally, Dana W. Williams

Greetings Members,

I hope you all had a goodThanksgiving Day. TheChristmas Holiday Season isin full swing now, how fast itcame upon us. The memoryof summer still lingers,especially when we continuedto have those late heatwaves. The leaves arefalling, rain and cold replacethe heat. Our minds are nowfilled with thoughts of malls,presents, lights, decorations,Xmas trees. Need to be here,have to go there! Hustle!Bustle!Take a deep breath, a sigh ofrelief, and remember all thosegood things you have done allyear. T’is the season ofgiving, but to us Elks, givingis what we do best. All ourtime, efforts and donationsthat contribute to the Elkscharitable projects continue tobring relief, joy and happinessto those less fortunate thanus. Charity is a virtue, and forall that you do, I applaud andthank you. December bringsus together for some greatevents at the Lodge. Trackthem through your bulletinand I hope to see you there.Merry Christmas to All andto All some good Cheer! Seeyou at the New Years Bash!!!

Ho Ho Ho!

Jim SalazarLeading Knight

I would like to wisheveryone a Happy and safeHoliday Season and mayyou have a prosperous,healthy New Year. I wantto thank all of you who foryour positive support andattendance at the Lodge.We have had quite a bit offun this year and I amexpecting next year to beno different. Monday nightfootball is quite a night—full of action, fun, and aplace to meet new friends.I would like to extend mythanks to all the newmembers that have joinedrecently and helped makethis year a success. I amlooking forward for thenew members participationand their new ideas during2013. We have justconcluded another yearand time is passing soquickly. Let us not forgetto value and cherish everymoment with our love ones.Come join us for our NewYears bash and listen to thelive sounds of “Bobby Z”in the Hall and D.J. Danain the lounge. I am lookingforward to making this aspectacular event andhoping all of you memberscan join in the party. NewYears tickets can bepurchased in the Lodgeoffice.

Esteemed Loyal Knight,

Robert Leon

Members,

Let me begin by wishing you allvery Merry Christmas, HappyHanukkah and a Joyful Holidayseason. As we wind down ouryear I would like to Thank all themembers my Officers, my HouseCommittee and ClubManagement for making this amuch improved year. It takes thevarious skills and talents from ourMembers, Officers,, Committees,and Club Management tocontinue moving forward in thispositive direction.

Many Thanks go out to all themembers who have helped theLodge with making repairs andimprovements, we appreciateyour dedication to making ourLodge a nicer place. The mainhall renovations are underwayand it is beginning to look allotnicer, there is still plenty of workto be done and appreciate thecontributions and hard work ofthe members involved.

We have several events for themonth of December starting withour Elks Memorial Service on the4th, Christmas Tree Lane on the9th, Tom & Jerry’s on the 23rd andour New Years Eve Celebration“Midnight in Paris” our LoyalKnight Robert Leon and his teamof craftworkers are looking to toplast years event. Come join us aswe reflect back on the past yearand look forward to a successful2013.

Fraternally,

Ben OrtegaExalted Ruler

The Faults Of Our Members We Write UponThe Sands, Their Virtues Upon The Tablets OfLove And Memory....

December Officers DutySchedule

December Greeters Schedule

In Memorium1st Yolanda Garcia7 & 8 Jim Salazar - Charlene Rasmussen14 & 15 Robert Leon - Rosalie Leon21 & 22 Dana Williams - Robert Burke28 & 29 Chuck Dalool - Vince McCauley

7th Dennis Whitman & Jim Salazar14th Phil Hawkins & Robert Leon21st Shirley Schwartz & Dana Williams28th Willie Koskela & Chuck Dalool

Richard (Dick) CaseyMember #4816

Passed on: October 23rd, 2012

THE Most VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPSvisit www.elks.org/enf/FindALODGE.cfm to find a lodge closest to your homeAvailable on-line beginning SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 THRU DECEMBER 7, 2012)(Must be submitted to the closest Elks Lodge by December 7, 2012)

The LEGACY AWARDS(Applications must be submitted on-line by 11:59 CST on February 2013.)visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars

SCHOLARSHIPS—MVSTHE EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAMApplications available: JULY 1, 2012 THRU DECEMBER 31, 2012

EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL GRANTAvailable July 1, 2012 thru December 31, 2012This application is to assist children of deceased or totally disabled Elks, whowishto further their education

For additional information, contact the ENF Programs Department [email protected]

Also Willie Koskela has applications if needed.contact Willie at: [email protected] 626-815-2560 or 626-224-0698

Thanks, Willie Koskela, Lodge Scholarship Chairman

Elks Scholarships Information

West Covina Elks Memorial ServiceTuesday December 4th 2012 6:00pm

In Memory of our Departed Members“The Faults Of Our Members We Write Upon The Sands Their

Virtues Upon The Tablets Of Love And Memory”Please join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is openPlease join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is openPlease join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is openPlease join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is openPlease join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is opento all Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesdayto all Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesdayto all Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesdayto all Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesdayto all Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesday

December 4th, 2012, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pmDecember 4th, 2012, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pmDecember 4th, 2012, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pmDecember 4th, 2012, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pmDecember 4th, 2012, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pm. InThe Main Hall

Widows and Widowers of West Covina Elks from December 2011 to Present year dinner is on the house Menu: Chicken Kiev, Cost: $8.00pp Charlene Rasmussen, Chairperson

Tom & Jerry’s

Sunday December 23rd

4:00 to 7:00pm

Family, Friends & Guest

are Welcomed!

PAST EXALTED RULERSRalph Gaither* 1956-57Hugh M. Bagley* 1957-58William T. Tanking* 1958-59Albert E. Lindbeck* 1959-60James R. Yost, Jr. 1960-61James L. Morgan* 1961-62Harold Z. Dobbs* 1962-63Laurence R. Tillman* 1963-64Enrico (Hank) Salvo* 1964-65Thomas E. Curtis 1965-66Jack Cleveland* 1966-67J. Paul Studer* 1967-68Roy Williams, Jr.* 1968-69Raiden V. Peterson 1969-70Donald M. Huff 1970-71Albert D. Davis 1971-72Milo G. Summerhays* 1972-73Robert E. Carlson 1973-74H. Richard Harbert 1974-75James J. Andert 1975-76Anthony R. Mickols* 1976-77John Asmundson 1977-78James E. Smith* 1978-79Larry Henderson 1979-80Frank Rehor* 1980-81Carl Mou 1981-82Richard Marble* 1981-82Robert E. Gubrud 1982-83James Moseley* 1982-83Al Putman* 1983-84Dick Delauder 1983-84Manny Zamudio 1984-85William Heller* 1984-85Art Willard* 1985-86Renee LaRose* 1986-87Fidel Nieto, Jr. 1986-87Charles Dalool 1987-88, 2011-12Michael Sirchia 1987-88Walt Doran* 1988-89David La Sage* 1988-89Bob Hollis-Brau 1989-90Jerry Kober 1989-90Ernie Gilbert 1990-91Pat Shea 1990-91Ron Conger 1991-92Dave Southard 1991-92Gary Holmes 1992-93Roy Simes 1992-93Bob Schachner* 1993-94WM Ziegenbein 1993-94Rick Dana 1994-95Matt Jessup 1994-95Roy Long 1995-96Tim LaMarca 1995-96Ed Lima 1996-97Bernie Auld* 1997-98Ben Ortega 1998-99Vern Campion 1999-00George Lunsford 2000-01Phil Hawkins 2001-02Don McMahon* 2002-03Scott Matthews 2003-04Ralph Garcia 2004-05Willie Koskela 2005-06Juan Diaz 2006-07Lisa Ryken 2007-082008-09Michael J. Salazar, Jr. PER 2009-10-11Charles “Chuck” Dalool, PER 2011-12By Affiliation: Judge Al Miller*, Orville Miller,Robert Cortez, Joe Lozier, Frank Berry PER,Jess Nelms, Charles Lein (*Deceased)

Propositions For MembershipProposer Applicant

12/07 Jon Destry12/14 Rex Berry12/21 Ron Johnson12/28 Juss Uss

December Friday Night Entertainment

December Saturday NightDecember Saturday NightDecember Saturday NightDecember Saturday NightDecember Saturday NightEntertainment ScheduleEntertainment ScheduleEntertainment ScheduleEntertainment ScheduleEntertainment Schedule

(Entertainment Schedule is Subject To Change)(Entertainment Schedule is Subject To Change)(Entertainment Schedule is Subject To Change)(Entertainment Schedule is Subject To Change)(Entertainment Schedule is Subject To Change)

December 1stDecember 1stDecember 1stDecember 1stDecember 1st KaraokeKaraokeKaraokeKaraokeKaraokeDecember 8thDecember 8thDecember 8thDecember 8thDecember 8th KaraokeKaraokeKaraokeKaraokeKaraokeDecember 15thDecember 15thDecember 15thDecember 15thDecember 15th DJ Music/Elkove RentalDJ Music/Elkove RentalDJ Music/Elkove RentalDJ Music/Elkove RentalDJ Music/Elkove RentalDecember 22ndDecember 22ndDecember 22ndDecember 22ndDecember 22nd KaraokeKaraokeKaraokeKaraokeKaraokeDecember 29thDecember 29thDecember 29thDecember 29thDecember 29th KaraokeKaraokeKaraokeKaraokeKaraoke

Transfers In & Out

Bro. Louis Garcia: Underwent knee replacement surgery and is homerecovering.Bro. Jim Netterville: is terminally Ill, no additional informationBro. Gary Holmes PER: Gary underwent bladder cancer surgery and is athome resting and recovering.Bro. Danny Johnston: had a pacemaker put in and is doing much better.Bro. Don Backofen: is back at the Lodge and is doing much better

Dinner Served from 5-9pm in the LoungeKaraoke & Dancing until 1:45am (Subject to Change)

Grace M. Orona Maria A. CaballeroDave Martin David NavarroRalph Garcia Manuel BarajasDan Parker Richard L. Pedersen

Transfer to West Covina Lodge #1996from Alhambra-San Gabriel Lodge #1328

Leon D. Borden

Transfer from West Covina Lodge #1996to Grants Pass Lodge #1584

Roy Messier

Sickness and Distress

Family NightSpaghetti Dinner

Will Return January 21st 2013after the conclusion of Monday

Night Football Season

ELK of the Month for OctoberELK of the Month for OctoberELK of the Month for OctoberELK of the Month for OctoberELK of the Month for October“John Asmundson”“John Asmundson”“John Asmundson”“John Asmundson”“John Asmundson”

Thank You for all your hard workThank You for all your hard workThank You for all your hard workThank You for all your hard workThank You for all your hard workand dedication in making ourand dedication in making ourand dedication in making ourand dedication in making ourand dedication in making ourLodge a fun and better place!Lodge a fun and better place!Lodge a fun and better place!Lodge a fun and better place!Lodge a fun and better place!

Exalted Ruler Ben OrtegaExalted Ruler Ben OrtegaExalted Ruler Ben OrtegaExalted Ruler Ben OrtegaExalted Ruler Ben Ortega

Make a donation to theElks NationalFoundation

atwww.elks.org/donate

Club HoursMonday 4:00pm to 11:00pmTuesday 4:00pm to 11:00pm

Wednesday 4:00pm to 11:00pmThursday 4:00pm to 11:00pmFri. & Sat. 4:00pm to 2:00am

Sundays Check Your CalendarAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject ToAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject ToAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject ToAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject ToAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject To

Change Depending On AttendanceChange Depending On AttendanceChange Depending On AttendanceChange Depending On AttendanceChange Depending On Attendance

Meeting nights are first 4Tuesdays of the month 7:30pm

Members Only after 7:00pm

Claudeen C. Diaz 1Charlene Ruybalid 1Mickey Morrell Carter Sr. 2Andrew Guerrero 2Cheryl M. Mesa 2James D. Galbraith 3Robert Leon 3Lorraine D. O’Brien 3Albert M. Polehonki 3Filbert Trujillo 3Ronald Ceniseroz 6Anthony A. Liuzzi 6Darryl J. Muckala 7Vincenzo J. Moretti 8Paul A. Rukasin 8Tom Barlows 10Thomas R. Kirsch 10Richard D. Shockcor 10Duane G. Marshall 11Roasalie Leon 12William J. Scott 12William R. Ritchie 13Becky J. VanCura 15Jesse S. Gonzalez 16William J. Franklin 17Michael J. Conroy 18Roger A. Clarke 19Stephen J. Asmundson 20Nicholas Galbraith 20Constantine Kefalas 21Craig Beshore 22Don Gacavich 22Gary R. Potts 22Leroy A. Lydeen 23Vern R. Campion PDDGER 24Dennis D. Whitman 24Orville H. Miller PER 25Larry W. Peterson 25Richard Eschagary 26Walter C. Hacker 26Lee H. Laue 26Frank N. Griffin 27Russell Alston 28Karl E. Schlichting 28Terry Cairy 29Richard M. Dana PER 29Anthony Meadows 29Jess R. Munoz 30

Monday’s &Wednesday’s

5:00pm to 7:00pm$2.00 Domestic Beers &

Daily Drink Specials

Christmas Tree LaneChristmas Tree LaneChristmas Tree LaneChristmas Tree LaneChristmas Tree LaneMeeting WednesdayMeeting WednesdayMeeting WednesdayMeeting WednesdayMeeting Wednesday

December 5thDecember 5thDecember 5thDecember 5thDecember 5that 7:00pmat 7:00pmat 7:00pmat 7:00pmat 7:00pm

This will be our finalThis will be our finalThis will be our finalThis will be our finalThis will be our finalmeeting before ourmeeting before ourmeeting before ourmeeting before ourmeeting before our

Christmas Tree Lane eventChristmas Tree Lane eventChristmas Tree Lane eventChristmas Tree Lane eventChristmas Tree Lane eventon December 9th. Allon December 9th. Allon December 9th. Allon December 9th. Allon December 9th. All

members who are involvedmembers who are involvedmembers who are involvedmembers who are involvedmembers who are involvedor are interested in getting involved areor are interested in getting involved areor are interested in getting involved areor are interested in getting involved areor are interested in getting involved areinvited to attend a brief meeting at ourinvited to attend a brief meeting at ourinvited to attend a brief meeting at ourinvited to attend a brief meeting at ourinvited to attend a brief meeting at our

Lodge at 7:00pmLodge at 7:00pmLodge at 7:00pmLodge at 7:00pmLodge at 7:00pm

Dear Elk Member,

We are approaching the conclusion of our22nd annual year of fundraising to support theMuscular Dystrophy Association; with your supportwe have donated $1,666,249.00 to this worthy cause!

Sunday December 2nd our MDA HolidayParty will feature a special and magical day for ourlocal MDA families and guests. There will be a deliciousturkey dinner, musical entertainment, a visit from SantaClaus, gifts and much more. We ask that you supportus through volunteering and/or making donations forthe food and gifts. If you have any questions, pleasedon’t hesitate to contact me or the MDA.

Because of great people like you and yourcustomers, we’re that much closer to a future free ofneuromuscular disease. On behalf of our MDA familieswe appreciate your generous support of our events. Ifyou would like to make a donation or would like tobecome a sponsor please call me at (626) 338-9516.Thank you for giving us hope.

Sincerely,John J. Hughes

West Covina Elks“Hoop Shoot Contest”

West Covina Elks Hoop Shoot, Free ThrowContest at Cameron Park Gym, cornerof Cameron and Lark Ellen SaturdayDecember 8, 2012; Time: 4pm to 7 PMTHIS IS AN AREA COMPETITION, OPEN TOTHE PUBLIC FOR ALL BOYS and GIRLS AGES7-8; 9-10; 11-12Bring proof of age.

It’s Dictionary Time!It’s Dictionary Time!It’s Dictionary Time!It’s Dictionary Time!It’s Dictionary Time!Lodge Esquire Jill Murphy is looking for volunteersto help distribute Dictionaries to the localelementary schools 3rd grade classes around ourlocal communities.

Please contact Jill Murphy at(562) 652-3873 or throughthe Lodge office

There will be noInitiations in December

Candidate’s will be Initiatedon Tuesday

January 25th 2013

Join Us for theGrandaddy of them All!

Rose Bowl Game January 1stLodge is open for the Big Game

Doors Open at 1:00pmFood, Fun, Raffles

Trustees 5-4-3-2-1

Fill UpThe Pig!

NeNeNeNeNews Fws Fws Fws Fws Frrrrrom Tom Tom Tom Tom The House Committeehe House Committeehe House Committeehe House Committeehe House Committee

California-Hawaii Elks Association“Major Project”

Bingo Volunteers NeededEvery Thursday

Hello Fellow Members,

Holidays are here and we hope this article finds you in good spirits.Historically the summer months have been a struggle trying to payour bills, and we have been forced in the past to go to the floor andask for money. The good news is that we haven’t had to ask formoney this fraternal year. We struggle some months but continue tomake it. Going into the winter months are typically better for ourfinances and we hope for better months ahead, and will continue towork on improving our position.At the time of reading this article, there will only be about 3 ½months left in this fraternal year, and there will be an opportunity forour members to step up and take a leadership role in the lodge.There will be Trustee, as well as other officer positions availablestarting in April 2013. If you would like to know more on how youcan serve your lodge, talk with one of the lodge officers, any of uswould be glad to sit down and discuss the different positions withyou.As always, we have lots of work to be done around the lodge, andnever enough help to get it all done, so please contact Trustee JerryWarren if you have a few hours on any day you can help out.Thanks to all the members that have already helped, it’s reallyappreciated!We just installed an ATM in the lodge for your convenience; it’slocated in the corridor heading into the hall, next to the Clubmanager’s office. By the time you read this article the Hall will havebeen painted, Thanks to the Martin’s for heading this up!Happy Holidays,Board of Trustees

Hello Fellow Members,

By the time you read this article, we will be 9months into this fraternal year. Our club managerBecky Lepins has done an outstanding job, andwe’re happy to have her on our team. She hasdoubled the amount of lease outs vs. last year,and has already starting booking next year. Thankyou Becky for all your hard work in booking theHall and Elkscove in addition to all the othernecessary improvements you have made to ourlodge.Our new menu has now been out for two monthsat the time of writing this article in November, andhere is what is popular in regards to the new items– Coconut Shrimp, Chicken Salad, Bourbon PorkChop, Chicken Piccata, Orange Chicken, Penne AllaVodka, Fettuccine Alfredo, Bacon WrappedShrimp, Elkdom Cheese Burger, ClubhouseSandwich.Our new wines are also being enjoyed; our newWente Chardonnay is house favorite, followed byour new Geyser Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, if youlike something on the sweeter side, be sure to tryour new Beringer Moscato...

Fraternally, House Committee and Club Manager

ARE YOUREADY FOR

SOMEFOOTBALL?

The FunContinues!

The "Down inFront" grouphave an action

packed Monday night football seasonplanned. Come on down to the lodgeand watch the game on our 4 HD tele-visions. The usual fun with food, drink,and action that makes MNF special.

The Down In Front Crew!! Get Down!

JUST A REMINDER

Al’s Mexican Cafe

WednesdayDecember 19thin theElks Lounge

Dinners Servedfrom5 to 7:30pm

First Friday and Saturdayof every month.

Next drop off December 7th

January 4th & 5th

February 1st & 2nd

Et Cetera, Et Cetera, Et Cetera

ComingSaturday

February 16thAll You Can Eat“Crab Crack”

As we enjoy this holiday season, many of us findourselves working at various events at our Lodges. It is atime of year when the guiding principles of our Ordershould manifest themselves with outreach to ourMembers and communities. Perhaps your Lodgesponsors a free dinner for those who may not have aplace to go, or perhaps a food drive for those who arestruggling to feed themselves. Some Lodges put together an entire holidaycelebration for families, including dinner, decorations andpresents for the kids. We reach out to our veterans,whether they are far from home or in local V.A.hospitals, with cards and packages. And there arealways events at our Lodges for our Members tocelebrate the fellowship that binds us together as Elks.Regardless of what your Lodge chooses to do, pleaseremember to be a “Beacon of Hope” to those whom youtouch during this busy time of year. We are two-thirds of the way through our fraternalyear and the various goals you set for your year need tobe evaluated to ensure that you are on track to achievethem. By now, your charitable goals should be eithercomplete or within reach. Has your Lodge reached theGER per capita goal for ENF of $4.50? Remind yourMembers that donations can be made online until 11:59p.m. Central Time Dec. 31 to count for the 2012 taxyear. Review your monthly membership goals to see if youneed an extra push for Members. The goal of +1 isattainable with a concerted effort of your Members. Lookat your Lodge activities to make sure you are providingMembers with the fraternal support which is so importantto an active Lodge. And don’t forget to celebrate theachievements of your Members and Lodge. Share yourmilestones both internally via your newsletter andexternally with photos and articles for the local media.Show them that “Elks Care - Elks Share!” Venita and I wish all of you and your families a joyousand peaceful holiday season. We have met so manywonderful Elks in our travels, and we know that you trulycare about our great Order. Thank you for everything youdo to promote Elkdom. Happy holidays!

December 2012 GER Message: ‘Tis seasonfor outreach, celebrating Lodge successesMessage from the Grand Exalted Ruler THOMAS S.BRAZIER

Tuesday Night Dinner Specials Friday Night Dinner Specials Saturday Night Dinner Specials

CHEA Major ProjectsCHEA Major ProjectsCHEA Major ProjectsCHEA Major ProjectsCHEA Major ProjectsPurple Pig DonationsPurple Pig DonationsPurple Pig DonationsPurple Pig DonationsPurple Pig Donations

We Thank All OurMembers For TheirGenerous Donations

12/04 Meatloaf12/11 Chef Choice12/18 Chicken Fried Steak12/25 Merry Christmas-

Lodge Closed

BUNCOWednesday

December 19th7:00pm

In The ElkoveAll Welcome

12/01 Karaoke12/08 Karaoke12/15 DJ Entertainment12/22 Karaoke12/29 Karaoke

12/07 Stuffed Fillet of Sole12/14 BBQ Ribs12/21 N.Y. Pepper Steak12/28 Shrimp Penne alla

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December 2012 Elktivities

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PAIDCOVINA, CA.

PERMIT NO. 626

WEST COVINA ELKS LODGE #1996841 W. MERCED AVE.

WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790

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