February is the shortest month of the year, but it’s one of the most active in our lodge. Please take the time to read this issue of Herd Talk for a calendar of events. I hope you get the opportunity to join us.
On Wednesday, February 6th, our lodge meeting is very important. This is the night where nominations for next year’s officers and Board of Trustees are accepted on the lodge floor. If you are interested in becoming a Trustee or a Chair Officer in the next Elk year (April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020), please let us know. If there is more than one nomination for a position, an election will follow at our February 20th meeting.
Last month, we had the honor of serving Wednesday night dinners to Coast Guard members and their families. It was a small way for our lodge to say thank you for serving our community. Also thanks go to Redwood News and the Times-Standard for excellent publicity on these dinners.
Our Veterans Committee Chair and Chaplain, Casey Stephens, represented the lodge in Blue Lake where the play “Radio Man” depicted various Veterans in their return from combat. Our lodge made a financial donation to the production of this very moving drama. Well done, Veterans Committee! And, thanks to our members for approving this donation.
Looking ahead: Sunday, March 3rd, we honor our volunteers who have worked so hard throughout the year to make the lodge enjoyable for you, your family and guests. Officers will be serving dinner so please plan on attending and help us
say thank you. Together, we’re Elks!
Dennis Hunter, Exalted Ruler