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Trustee’s Corner – June 2019

Greetings! Thanks to Ron Porter for stepping up and doing the needed power washing and painting in the lower parking lot. It looks good, Ron, and it is appreciated very much!

Thanks to the members, some of which are Lodge RV Roamers, for the lawn mowing and weed-eating around the lodge. Every hour counts! Thank you for your time and effort.

As soon as the weather improves, we will have more projects to complete along with another scheduled work day or two before the Jamboree in August.

When you pass thru the RV park please notice the freshly restored picnic tables. Three have been completed so far. This was work by several lodge members of the Redwood Roamers RV Group. Thank you for stepping up. Another job well done!

We will hear more of this phrase “Stepping Up” in the weeks and months to come.

The school year is coming to an end and summer will be upon us. This makes for more vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrians all in a hurry to go somewhere. We need to be more aware as we travel. Be prepared for the unexpected.

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

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2019 Mother of the Year Award

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 held its annual “Mother of the Year Award” on May 12, Mother’s day. This year’s recipient was Karen Hunter. Karen was born and raised in Fortuna. She is not only active in the Elks Lodge as a volunteer but active in the community with Easter Seals and Soroptomist of Humboldt Bay. She gives her all whenever she is asked for help, whether in the lodge or in the community. She is mother of four, a grandmother of eight and a great grandmother of three and one on the way. Pictured from left to right, front row; Her Brother, Ken Hughes; Husband, Dennis Hunter; recipient, Karen Hunter; Lodge Exalted Ruler, Gwen Carroll and Karen’s mother, Janice Hughes. Back row: Daughter in Law, Meadow Bell; Son Alex Johnson; Grandson Dylan Evenson and Daughter, Yvonne Evenson.

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Exalted Ruler’s Column

What a successful month we’ve had to kick off our new year at the Lodge! Both the Board of Trustees and House Committee have
been working hard to make this year even more enjoyable for our members. I thank each Trustee and House Committee member for
your dedication to the lodge!

As of this writing, your chair officers are putting in some grueling practices to get ready to represent the Lodge in the Ritual Contest held in Ukiah the first weekend of this month. We’ll be competing against eight other lodges in the District. We’ll announce the outcome of this contest at our second meeting next month on Wednesday, May 15th. Regardless of the outcome, my thanks to all our chair officers along with coaches Sherie and Kurt Bialous for all your hard work. We’re all coming home winners – ready to impress our new members in upcoming initiations.

We have another busy month ahead at the Lodge, and I encourage you to come on out and enjoy yourselves. Highlights of our May events are featured throughout this issue of Herd Talk. Don’t forget. This is YOUR lodge. I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Either contact me in person or drop your suggestions in the Exalted Ruler’s suggestion box in the hallway.

Remember our theme for 2019-20: “Deeds. Not words!”
Gwen Carroll, Exalted Ruler

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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