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August 2019 Jamboree Schedule

Jamboree Schedule

Friday, August 16, 2019 Cost is $20 per person for the evening.
Cocktails at 5:00, no host bar. Cook your own steak at 6:30. Live band and dancing till 10:30.

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Cost is $30 per person for the day and evening, excluding golf fees.

Sea Food Extravaganza: The Lodge kitchen is open to contestants of the Sea Food cook off at 8:00. Deck area will have canopies (you may bring your own) booths to accommodate Lodges competing in the Sea Food cook off. Lodges need to notify Eureka if they are competing so accommodations can be made. The rules are simple: the dish must contain sea food, be able to be served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon. The contestants should make enough of their specialty to feed at least 30 people beginning at noon. Tasting by the judges will be at 1:00. Prizes will be awarded!

Jenga Game Contest: There will be three Giant Jenga Game tables set up on the dance floor for teams to compete. The contest will be a double elimination beginning at 10:00, and continuing until the championship team emerges. Teams can be made up of any member from any Lodge. Jenga is an old game that is a lot of fun and some skill is involved. Prizes will be awarded!

Other Games: There will be a golf outing if there is enough interest at the golf course adjacent to the Lodge. Please email bradofeurekaelks@gmail.com if you are interested in playing golf. Tee time of 9:30, format to be determined. There will be a poker and/or cribbage tournament if there is enough interest at the two professional card tables in the Lodge. Contact Brad if you are interested. There will be other lawn games on the lawn during the day. All games will end at 4:00. Prizes will be awarded!

Saturday Night Events: The events will start at 5:00 with a no host bar. There will be a dinner show starting at 6:00. The dinner show had been brought in from Nevada. Clint Ingbretson and Ila Selene is a dynamic pair of singers who impersonate singers like Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and others. Dinner is Prime Rib, Baked Potatoes, Vegetable, and all the trimmings. Lodge baskets will be auctioned off during costume changes. The Jamboree Raffle will be held at 9:00, need not be present to win. This year we are giving away $4, 450 during the raffle.
Each Lodge is requested to bring to the Jamboree a basket with contents that represent their area. The Lodge baskets will be auctioned off during the Jamboree dinner. The proceeds go into the Jamboree fund, which is a charitable organization.

Sunday, August 18, 2019 Cost $10 per person if eating. Coffee, juice, fruit is free.
Breakfast will be served starting at about 7:30 and ending at about 11:00. The Jamboree meeting will start at 8:30 in the dining room area, so you can continue eating if needed. This is the meeting where officers are elected and the general business of the organization is conducted. Voting members are the Exalted Rulers and the Jamboree officers, but all elks are invited to attend.

Please call 707-442-6652 and use the phone tree for reservations. RV are on a first come first serve basis. You can elect to make reservations for one, two or three days meals. Teams are encouraged for the Jenga tournament. Let us know if your Lodge is bringing a basket for the auction, and the approximate value.

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Exalted Ruler’s Column – August 2019

Summer is sailing by so quickly or so it seems to me anyway. St. Louis was amazing, the National Convention was an
experience that will not be forgotten! Such patriotism, so much red, white, and blue! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The Convention was well organized and the sessions were very informative.

This month brings Jamboree to our lodge, August 16-18. If you have not partaken in Jamboree before, you need to come out to the lodge for the weekend. It starts Friday night with “Cook Your Own Steak” which is always a well-attended event with music and dancing to follow. On Saturday the fun starts with numerous lodges competing for the bragging rights for the best chowder, the best booth decorations, and the best costumes. Judging of the chowders will be at 1:00 pm and this is even an event in itself with each team presenting their tasty delights and the bribing of the judges with libations and even hard cold cash… whatever is necessary to win as they say!!

I’ve participated in this event the last two times we have been the host lodge and every time it has been a great time. Many events have been planned for the day, a Jenga competition will be taking place during the day with a starting time of 10:00 am and if you haven’t played Jenga, you are missing out on a lot of fun. It is even a fun spectator event. You can root on your team or the individual player and as the game continues, marvel at the skill and determination of each team member to remove the blocks successfully without toppling the entire structure. Saturday evening will start at 5:00 pm with a no host bar, prime rib dinner at 6:00 pm, dinner show from Nevada featuring Clint Ingbretson and Ila Selene who do a fantastic job of impersonating Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, and of course, Elvis! There will be the raffling of the lodge baskets during the dressing changes and the Jamboree Raffle taking place at 9:00 pm. The weekend is not over until you have had breakfast on Sunday morning. The price for this weekend of entertainment is $60.00 per person!! So, come out on August 16th through the 18th for a fun packed weekend!

Other business of the lodge, we are still looking for a Kitchen Manager and an Assistant Kitchen Manager, if you are interested please contact me at 707-498-3101 or call the lodge at 707-442-6652.

I hope to see you at the lodge. Remember we are an all-volunteer organization and we can always use more help. The best way to feel at home, is to get involved! You have my number, call me and I will help you find a way to get involved.

Gwen Carrol,
Exalted Ruler
Deeds Not Words

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Leading Knight’s Corner – August 2019

Thank you to all that came to our 4th of July Fundraiser. We cleared $1,500 for the Major Projects. Great job everyone and thanks to all the help.

Each and everyone’s participation will help children Walk, Talk and Play. If your pigs are full please drop them off at the lodge and grab a new one.

I want to congratulate Terry Long and crew for their hard work and success of the Fire Works stand. 7097

On Thursday, August 15th we will be having our annual Coast Guard Appreciation Cook Your Own Steak dinner. Coast Guard is free and everyone else is $25 per person. Cocktails are 5:30 pm and dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Call the lodge to make reservations: 442-6652 Ext. 3, mention Coast Guard.

Kathy Payne, Leading Knight

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Veterans’ Committee

Greeting fellow Veterans. The Lodge Veterans Committee had some busy folks and have lots more events in the coming few months.

In June the Veterans Committee and Eureka VA Clinic held our 3rd Annual Car & Motorcycle Show on June 27th. This year was a great success. We had 46 Veteran cars, trucks and motorcycles and well over 100 visitors to look at cars. This year’s guest judge was Joe Paschall from Vanishing Point Racing. Joe is a Vietnam War Veteran and we are thankful that he was able to join us again this year. In the evening of June 27th Eureka Veterans Committee held a Korean War Veterans Appreciation dinner. There were 42 Korean War Veterans in attendance and many guests. I want to give a special thank you to some of the Eureka Elks Lodge #652 Officers for helping with these two events. It is remarkable the continues support that Veterans Committee gets from our lodge to hold events such as these. Also, a special thank you to the Veterans Committee for their hard work and collaboration on these projects. We would not have such successful events as these without your continued support for our Veterans.

The North Coast Stand Down is knocking at our back door and you bet that the Eureka Veterans Committee will be present. Stand Down this year is scheduled for October 3rd, 4th and 5th at the Ferndale Fair Grounds. The Veterans Committee will be providing and serving dinner on Thursday and cooking and serving lunch on Friday.

November 8th, 2019 will be our 4th Annual R.E.D. Friday Event. Please stay tuned for more details regarding
this event.

Casey Stephens,
US Army, Retired
Veterans’ Committee Chairman

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Redwood Roamers – August 2019

During the month of June, the Roamers once again roamed up the Oregon coast for the National Chainsaw Carving Championship. A total of twelve RVs made the trip to Winchester Bay to attend the chainsaw carving event held in Reedsport Oregon. The four-day event had carvers from five countries and more than ten states. The carving craftsmanship was amazing! At least three Roamers purchased a carving. In fact, one Roamer got carried away and purchased a new trailer (which was not made of wood)!

Other events that Roamers participated in included riding the Sand Rails across the Oregon Sand Dunes, attending the Reedsport Gem Show, touring the Umpqua Lighthouse, walking thru the gardens of Shore Acres, and of course eating. You can’t go on a Roamers trip without expecting to gain weight. Our feast at Chen’s Family Dish (voted the best restaurant in Florence, Oregon) produced enough food to last three days, and our ending night potluck (held in the beautiful Marine Activity Center) created a great time to share our adventure and grow our friendships.

If you are an Elk, own an RV, and enjoy an adventure, you should be a member of the Eureka Roamers RV Club. Roamers have the following outings left for this year:

Bill’s BBQ – August 24th
Labor Day Weekend Klamath RV Park
Florence and Gold Beach in September 19th-21st
Benbow RV Park in November
Thank you to Roamers who have stepped forward to plan our outings. The next meeting will be August 7 at

4:30 pm at the Lodge.
Dale A. Stockly, Wagonmaster

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Trusteee’s Corner – August 2019

Summer is flying by fast, especially with the nice weather we are having. Your lodge continues to be a busy hub of the community. The 4th of July Dinner was well attended and Kathy and her crew put together a great meal of beef ribs and BBQ chicken. Special thanks goes to Terry Long and Demmerri and all those who volunteered at the fireworks booth, which benefits our lodge youth events.

Thanks to all who have been stepping up volunteering around the lodge with indoor and outdoor projects. It all helps to make everything run smoothly and keeps your lodge shining! Whether it be scheduled work party days, Herd Talk mailing, stuffing envelopes for various up-coming events, kitchen and/or dining room help, every bit helps!

Continue to have an enjoyable fun and safe summer. I hope to see you at our District Jamboree this August 16th-18th at your lodge.

Fraternally and Respectfully,
Kevin Christie, Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Exalted Ruler’s Column – July 2019

July is here and so is our fireworks booth. Check it out. We are offering a 10% discount on your purchase if you present your membership card. The fireworks booth is the major fundraiser for our youth activities and contributions so please support us as we support our local youth. There is a sign-up sheet to help in the booth, call the Lodge and get involved.

This month my husband and I will be traveling to St. Louis, MO for Grand National Convention. This should prove to be an adventure! I am sure our District Deputy will make sure all his “Brad’s Brats” will tow the line! It is an honor to represent you and our lodge. Remember the Jamboree will be at our Lodge this year and the dates are August 16-19. The weekend kicks off with Cook Your Steak which is always a favorite, Saturday will be a day filled with competition and fun. The Chowder Cook-off includes teams from visiting lodges trying to take home the gold and we will also have Jenga games with a play-off of the final two teams in the afternoon. Saturday night will be filled with
good food and fantastic entertainment by Clint Ingbretson and ILA Selene, a dynamic and unique musical duo. As always there will be an auction.

I would like to thank Gary Payne and his hard-working committee that did such a fine job in celebrating Flag Day at your lodge. If you didn’t make it here this year, mark your calendars for next year! We are looking for a Kitchen Manager, an Assistant Kitchen Manager and an Event Coordinator. Look for the ad for these positions elsewhere in this edition. These are volunteer positions but a true backbone to the
success of our lodge.

Gwen Carrol, Exalted Ruler Deeds Not Words

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Leading Knight’s Corner – July 2019

To date we have $602.39 set aside with future plans for raising additional monies. We have an early dinner planned for the 4th of July with BBQ Chicken, Beef Ribs, Potato Salad, Beans and Strawberry Short Cake for dessert. We are estimating between 100 to 200 members to attend. Proceeds, after expenses, will be assigned to the Major Projects. Future Sunday Dinners are in the planning stages for the purpose of raising additional funds.

Kathy Payne, Leading Knight

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Flag Day 2019

The Flag Day program was held outdoors on June 9th with 110 to 145 members and guests attending. We were blessed with fantastic
weather. Participants included the Eureka High School Band, Rainbow Girls, Job’s Daughters, McKinleyville Honor Guard, Boy and Girl Scouts and the lovely, talented Emblem Club Ladies. The Honor Guard member and four Boy Scouts performed the Flag Folding Ceremony, which for many members can be very emotional. The band played Patriotic Music which was a great addition to the program. Dennis Hunter, PER narrated the History of the Flags as the Emblem Ladies carried and posted each Flag. Our local T.V. Chanel 3 attended and covered a portion of the program with a couple of interviews of members afterwards. Following the Ceremony our volunteer Kitchen Crew provided a free Spaghetti Dinner. (The PER Association donated $600.00 to the Eureka High Music Department for their attendance.)

Gary E Payne, P.S.V.P.
Flag Day Committee Chairman

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Redwood Roamers – July 2019

The Redwood Roamers met on June 5th. Doug McIssac headed up fifteen RVs to Fort Bragg on May 16-19. They played miniature golf on Friday, had a pot-luck, and dinner on the town. Doug said, “We had some showers over the weekend but it did not lessen the fellowship around the campfires.” Joyce Raelich shared the Lewiston Outing on May 30th through June 2nd. She had 18 RVs. Joyce planned breakfast, a BBQ, steak dinner at the Moose Lodge, Peddlers Fair and good fellowship between lightening and showers. Good memories were made by all who attended.

Roamers have the following outings left for this year:
Reedsport/Winchester Bay June 13th – 17th Labor Day Weekend Klamath RV Park
Bill’s BBQ – August 24th Florence and Gold Beach in September
Benbow RV Park in November

Thank you to Roamers who have stepped forward to plan our outings. The next meeting will be July 10th at
4:30 pm at the Lodge.
Dale A. Stockly, Wagonmaster