’Tis the season to be jolly! But, as we celebrate the month of December, we also remember our Elks brethren in Paradise, CA. The Elks Lodge in Paradise is completely gone and brother and sister Elks are without homes. As our Ritual dictates: “The hands of every Elk on the face of the earth will be stretched forth (to you) in a spirit of fellowship and to relieve your distress should you be overtaken by adversity and misfortune.” To that end, your Eureka Elks officers and Board of Trustees stepped up to the plate to help those Elks in need. Our lodge sent $5,000.00 to the Paradise Lodge. In addition, our Past Exalted Rulers voted to send an additional $2,000.
If you would like to make a contribution, you may send a check to the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Emergency Disaster Fund (CHEMPI EDF). They will see that the funds are allocated appropriately to those in need. Remember – Your contributions are tax deductible! Send checks made payable to CHEMPI to: CHEMPI, 5450 E. Lamona Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727-2224. You may also make credit card donations by calling 559-255-4531. At this time, they are only able to accept monetary contributions.
The month of December is busy and filled with special holiday events. Please read the Herd Talk and make plans to attend. Tickets are on sale now for the New Year’s Eve Party. Make your reservations early for a table. Prime Rib Dinner will be prepared by Dan and Starlene.
To honor those fellow Elk members who have departed, please join us for our Annual Memorial Service on Sunday, December 2nd at 11:00 am in the Lodge Room. With the holidays approaching, please pause to remember our Veterans and give thanks. Without them and their sacrifices, we would not have a country that is free with choices to make a better life.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
God Bless You All
Dennis & Karen Hunter, Exalted Ruler & First Lady