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Leading Knight’s Corner

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as the Major Project Piggy Bank chairperson for the
fiscal year.

I will be attending the State Convention in Fresno this month and, upon returning, plans for different fund raisers will begin that will enable our lodge to support the State Committee in assisting children with special needs.

Any suggestions for what type of fundraising anyone would like to see take place, please contact me and let’s all support our Exalted Ruler’s motto: "Deeds. Not Words."

Kathy Payne, Leading Knight

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Loyal Knight’s Corner

Well May is here and it’s time to head down to the Ritual Competition at the Ukiah Lodge. We will be competing against eight other Lodges in our district. We will try our best to represent our lodge and maybe bring back some medals.
As I mentioned at our last Lodge meeting, we will be having a Golf Tournament for the E.N.F. in September (tentatively the 21st).

I am looking for local businesses to help sponsor the event by donating $100 to sponsor a hole. I already have a couple of donations and will be sponsoring a hole myself. Anyone interested in playing in the tournament, being a sponsor or just helping out with ideas and suggestions please give me a call at 498-1895. If you are not interested in golf but would like to donate to the Elks National Foundation, that’s fine, too.

Mother’s Day is coming right up on May 12th so don’t forget to bring out your favorite ladies, mothers, wives and daughters for a wonderful free breakfast for them and Mimosas served by yours truly. Hope to see you all there.

Scott Reinsmith, Loyal Knight/ENF Chair

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Trustees Corner

The new Elks year is in full throttle forward. April came and went in a flash. On Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th, we held an outdoor work party—rain or shine—and it did both. Many thanks to the members, including the Redwood Roamers and Boy Scouts Troop 54. Over 90 hours was performed to beautify our lodge.

The Lodge is in need of volunteers to mow the lawn on a regular basis. Every little bit counts. Your newest Trustee, Pierre Carbonneau, has stepped forward to volunteer as our lodge’s safety officer. Thank you, Pierre.

We have a new surface drain in the barbeque area. It seems to be working great with no more big puddles. Thanks to all the volunteers who make this Lodge shine!

Fraternally,
Kevin Christie, Chairman, Board of Trustees

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For Our Veterans

The Veterans Committee is looking for all Korean War Veterans. If you are a Korean War Veteran or know of a Korean War Veteran (who is not deceased) that served between the dates of June 25, 1950—July 27, 1953, please provide the Eureka Veterans Committee with your information. You can obtain an information card from the Eureka Elks Lodge at 445 Herrick
Ave., Eureka, CA 95503 or at the Eureka VA Clinic at 930 W. Harris Street, Eureka, CA 95501 or you can have one mailed to you by calling the Eureka VA Clinic Member Services Rep Kelly Stephens.

This year’s Veterans Committee and Eureka VA Car Show will be held on Thursday, June 27th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration forms are available at the VA Clinic at the front desk or in the bar at the Eureka Elks Lodge. Awards will be given out at 3:30 pm that day. If you have any questions regarding this car show, please call Kelly Stephens. If you would like to join the Eureka Elks Lodge #652 Veterans Committee, please contact our Veterans Committee

Chairman, Casey Stephens
Casey Stephens, US Army, Retired
Veterans’ Committee Chairman

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Peace Officers Appreciation Dinner

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 held its annual "Peace Officers Appreciation Dinner" on April 11th. 250 officers and family members attended the event. The officers that are selected for the award are recommended by their department leaders. The award is presented to an officer from each department in the county. Pictured seated from left to right: Peace Officers, Rina Kondo, Robert Marinez, Jeffery Williams, Amber Cosetti. Back row: Elks Event Chairperson, Sherie Bialous, Peace Officers Scott Goodner, Nick Carnahart, Emily Mendes, Matthew Tomlin, Greg Musson and Elks Exalted Ruler, Gwen Carroll.

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109th Installation of Officers

Eureka Elk’s Lodge NO. 652 held its 109th annual installation of officers on March 30th. The lodge was chartered in 1910 and first met in old town, current location of Oberon Restaurant. In the early 1920’s it moved to the corner on 5th and H Streets, current location of Umpqua Bank. It moved to its current location, 445 Herrick Avenue, in the 1970’s. It is one of the most active lodges in California with over 1400 members. The lodge is supported by its many volunteers, who work not only in the lodge but on the many charities the lodge supports in our community. Pictured left to right, front row: Treasurer, Gary Payne; Loyal Knight, Scott Reinsmith; Leading Knight, Kathy Payne; Exalted Ruler, Gwen Carroll; Lecturing Knight, James Kloss; Secretary, Ernie Nunes and Trustee, Pierre Carbonneau. Back row; Inner Guard, Ward Mengel; Esquire, Bard Smith; Chaplain, Eddie Morgan and Trustee’s Kevin Christie, Marta Martinez and Terry Long. Not pictured; Tiler, Dennis Doty and Trustee Robert Gish.

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Exalted Ruler’s Column – April 2019

What is that saying, “Time flies when you are having fun?” It is definitely true! When I joined the Elks over six years ago, the idea
of being Exalted Ruler never crossed my mind. Even this last year, it seemed way off in the future. I even, when I heard my friend Dennis Hunter tell me, “This is something you’ll want to do next year,” it seemed surreal! But, guess what? It is real!!! It is here… Exalted Ruler.

I am looking forward to working with all the fantastic people who make up Elkdom. My theme, or motto, for this year is “Deeds Not Words.” So often we say we are going to do something and we don’t for one reason or another. So my goal is to “Git ‘er Done!” Your officer Corps has been practicing and working hard for the upcoming ritual contest, which is May 3, 4 and 5 in Ukiah. We will represent out lodge to the best of our abilities and hope to bring back some trophies.

In April, we will be having our annual Law Enforcement Appreciation dinner. It is scheduled for Thursday, April 11th. Then, that weekend, on Saturday, April 13th, we will be having another special event: our Elks Kid’s Easter Party. Don’t forget to sign your children or grandchildren up for this event and make sure to include the age and gender of your children. It is always fun to watch the children hunt for the Easter eggs and their excitement when they see the Easter Bunny enter the dining room. Look for more information regarding these events elsewhere in this edition of the Herd Talk.

Sidebar: Purple Pig—Barry Jacobson was the largest contributor. Second place went to Jack Nash and the decorated pig prize went to Pierre Carbonneau. Thank you to all who participated in this event and to Kathy Payne and her kitchen crew and a very special thanks to Shelly Dortch and Rendezvous Music and Vending for counting all the change.

Elkdom, American Values at Work. Eureka Elks Lodge #652.
Gwen Carroll, Exalted Ruler

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Knight’s Corner – April 2019

First off I would like to thank all of the volunteers of the lodge – kitchen, bar, grounds workers, etc. and the dishwashers. Without all of your help and hard work this would not be the incredible lodge that it is.

Well, the officers made it through Step up Night, and I think we did quite well. We are all practicing hard for the Ritual Competition in Ukiah on May 4th and hope to put on a good performance and represent our lodge well. We curre ntly have two officer positions vacant so if you are interested or just itching to wear a tux, contact us.

Any donations to the Elks National Foundation are always greatly appreciated but those who donate $100.00 or more can have their name or a loved one’s name added to the ENF Burl on the wall by the fireplace. Please contact me at 498-1895 if interested. Lastly, I would like to thank Dennis Hunter and his lovely wife Karen for their wonderful service this last year.

Scott Reinsmith, Loyal Knight/ENF Chair

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Redwood Roamers – April 2019

The Redwood Roamers met on March 6th. We recognized Howard Ritter for being named “Rookie Volunteer of the Year” in Eureka Lodge 652. We welcomed new members Dave/Jeanne Dorris and Ernest/Janis Branscomb. The major portion of our meeting was listening to reports on our outings.

Our first outing was the “Go Nowhere Winter Retreat” at our own Elks Lodge RV Park. As you can see, the weather was perfect and the event was a great success. We had 13 rigs and over 40 Roamers and Elk members participate.

We have also scheduled the following outings for the year:

  • 49er RV Ranch in Columbia: April 26th—29th
  • Host Redding RV Club at our Lodge: May 3rd-4th
  • Lewiston: May 30th—June 3rd
  • Reedsport/Winchester Bay: June 13th—17th
  • Florence and Gold Beach: September
  • Labor Day Weekend at Klamath RV Park: August 30th—September 3rd

Thank you to the Roamers who stepped forward to plan our outings. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd at 4:30 pm at the Lodge. Any Elk member interested in joining the Redwood Roamers are welcome to attend.

Dale A Stockly, Wagon Master

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Trustees Corner – April 2019

We have had another fantastic year at OUR lodge. As it closes, please thank our Past Exalted Ruler Dennis Hunter for a great year and welcome our new Exalted Ruler, Gwen Carroll. Mark Householter is retiring as he has served his 5-year term as a Lodge Trustee and is moving to Arizona. Thank you Mark for your service to this Lodge and its members. Pierre Carbonneau, a familiar face at the lodge and in the community is your newly elected 5-year Trustee and a loyal Veteran.

Our 2019/2020 annual estimated positive budget draft is posted on the Lodge Bulletin Board for view. Please DO NOT REMOVE. Any inquiries or comments may be made at our first Lodge meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd. Approval and adoption will be made at our Lodge meeting on Wednesday, April 17th. Unexpended monies in the 2018/20129 budget, in the approximate amount of $80,000 will be moved into the Mortgage Loan Account and will be paid on our mortgage. The Lodge moved to surplus three items from the current lodge inventory:

1. A portable 220 V electric warming table. It needs work. Make an offer.
2. Portable Fax Machine. Make an offer.
3. American Brand Double stacked convection ovens. Natural Gas/120 V. Minimum Bid $600.00. Was
working when it was taken out of service in December 2018.

These item are surplused in an AS IS CONDITION and this Lodge and its members dissolve/release any Liability of these items in their future use. Please contact the board of Trustees if you have any interest. The Board is looking forward to another year serving its members.

Fraternally,
Kevin Christie, Chairman, Board of Trustees