APRIL // ISSUE 4 // VOLUME 49 LOMPOC ELKS...

EDITOR: JUANITA MCADAMS PRINT SHOP: JOYCE MOIHA APRIL // ISSUE 4 // VOLUME 49

Greetings to the members of Lodge 2274 in Lompoc. My name is Michael Huff, and I am the Exalted Ruler of this Lodge for the 2020-2021 year. I do not want to start my first letter as ER on a less than encouraging note, but as I write this we are trying to fill in the officer positions for this year. We have near-ly 1,000 members in Lompoc, and I am hoping that at least a couple of you might consider doing this for the Lodge and yourselves. The time and commit-ments are not great, but without these positions filled, we may not survive intact next year. Failing to fill the positions could result in us losing control of our Lodge’s future.

Most of you do not know me. I have only lived in Lompoc for 18 months, and I have only been a member in Lompoc Elks Lodge for 13 months. I transferred from Monterey where I held of several offices, including Secretary, Loyal Knight and Trustee. I have been an Elk for 23 years, and have not regretted going through Initiation.

I will try to be available around the Lodge as much as possible. Ask for me if you are there. I would love to meet as many of you as I can. I can answer questions, listen to your concerns, and if they are something the Board of Trus-

tees and House Committee can address, I will make sure that they are heard. I would love to have more people involved in the process of running this Lodge and making it a success. Also, expect that I will ask you to perhaps give a little time back to the Lodge.

On an Elks Care note, we are all familiar with the Coronavirus, including the truths and rumors about it. It is a major public health issue, particularly where numerous people come in contact with each other. This is why major professional and college sports are suspending or pausing their seasons until this crisis is passed.

Please be aware of the basic symptoms: Coughing, Congestion, Fever and Shortness of Breath. If you are showing these symptoms, please contact a health care provider and get tested. If you want to keep up with what is going on in the County, look at this website prepared by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department: http://publichealthsbc.org/

Stay well, have fun, enjoy your Lodge. I promise the letters after this one will be lighter in tone. Thank you for allowing me to become the ER. See you at #2274.

Michael Huff

Exalted Ruler

LOMPOC ELKS TALE CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY

2020/21 - Exalted Ruler

Michael Huff

A NOTE FROM THE

EXALTED RULER

Elk of the Month Linda Belloni

For all her great work with the

Sickness and Distress and Popcorn.

INSIDE THIS EDITION

Page 2 Secretary Note Page 3 Absent Member Page 4 National Veterans Service Page 5 Shop Local Advertiser Page 6 Winners and Losers Page 7 Scholarship Page 8 Past Exulted Ruler

Welcome our 2020-21 Exalted Ruler Michael Huff

http://publichealthsbc.org/


From the Wood Chucker's GOT WOOD?

The Elks “Wood Chuckers” can Deliver. Cold Weather, BBQ’s or Camp Fires, we’ve got the wood.

Call Jim Turri (805- 588-6206) for details

Volunteers Needed! Hoop Shoot

Contact Lodge Office 805-736-8866 or [email protected]

By the time you read this article we will have dropped members delinquent in their dues. A sad and hard decision to make but the Lodge has no choice.

Only the member has a choice and if someone no longer wants to continue in the Elks, there’s nothing we can do. I would like to reiterate what I said last month “Remember if you are dropped you have two (2) months to request reinstate-ment free, if you pay your back-year dues and the com-ing year dues. We don’t want to drop you. Every member is important, so come in and talk to us so we can help you re-main in the greatest organiza-tion on earth.

I hope everyone is taking this Coronavirus seriously and be-ing careful in your daily activi-ties. The Lodge is reevaluating all Lodge activities in the interest of safety for our members. For example, the Boy Scout fundraiser was canceled, which was a hard deci-sion because the Scouts need our support. The risk is too high and the consequences too great to not be cau-tious. I’m sure in the days ahead more activities will need to be reevaluated and canceled or rescheduled for a safer time. I’m sure our members will understand.

Fraternally, Bob Schrum, PDDGER, Secretary

SECRETARY NOTE

By Robert Schrum

Lodge By-Laws Change

The Lodge will vote on a change to the By-Laws on next Lodge Meeting and hopefully that will be in April. The Lodge proposes to change the number of meetings each month from four (4) to two (2) meetings if approved by the members. The following paragraphs of the By-Laws will be changed:

ARTICLE IV: MEETINGS, Section 1 Changed

FROM: The regular meetings of this Lodge shall be held on every Tuesday evening in each month throughout the year, except any month having (5) Tuesdays

In any month with a fifth (5th) Tuesday, that night will be a Lodge Social Night.

No meetings will be held on any National or State Holidays

TO: The regular meetings of this Lodge shall be held on the first and third Tuesday evening in each month throughout the year.

No meetings will be held on any National or State holidays.

ARTICLE VII: NOMINATION, ELECTION, AND INSTALLA-TION OF OFFICERS, Section 2.

FROM: The annual election shall be held at the third regu-lar Lodge meeting held in February of each year.

TO: The annual election shall be held at the second regular Lodge meeting of the month, held in February of each year, after second nominations of officers are closed.

Delinquent Members Boucher, Pete Cortez, Manuel R Duffey, Linda Marie Fabing, Jessica Huckaby, Ron Kane, Ruth E Kneefel, Lori Nowland, Rick Pacheco, Devon Marie Palacioz, Christopher R Schuyler, David W Smith, Cheryl Vasquez, Raymond P Wetzel, Robert P "Bob" Ybarra, Javier

From the Kitchen by Debra Gonzales

Welcome to a new lineup of Officers. Let’s all get in volved and make it a great year by volunteering at the Lodge. What’s more fun than spending time to-gether and helping build lasting bonds with fellow Elks?

Speaking of fun when regular hours resume…Friday night Cook Your Own is a great way to spend quality family time and enjoy a well-cooked meal. If you are planning to meet your friends or family here, and will be a group of 6 or more, please let the Club Manager know ahead of time (even a couple hours helps). We want to make sure that we have enough staff on duty to serve you, and more importantly, enough food to fill you.

We are always looking for willing volunteers to help in the kitchen. Immediate openings for cashier and server for Friday lunch. You will receive a free lunch and two drink tickets just for helping out 11:00 – 1:00. Contact the Club Manager for more information.

Thank you to Victor Gonzales & Hot Dog Crew for your donation to the Babe Ruth

and Lompoc Little League

Elks Boy Scouts BBQ Fundraiser Date to be determined

Pork Ribs, Bread, Beans, and Salad all for $10.00.

Dessert Bar will be available.


ELK OF THE YEAR

Membership/Lapsation Report

Beginning Membership Total 4/1/2019: 963

Increases

Initiated 61

Affiliated: 3

Reinstated: 7

Subtotal: 71

Decreases

Dropped: 19

Transferred Out: 7

Absolute Dimit: 1

Deaths: 13

Expelled: 0

Subtotal: 40

Calculated Membership Total: 994

CLMS Active Members: 994

Average Age: 64.25

Gain/Loss: 31

Delinquency

Six Months: 0

One Year: 17

Over One Year: 0

Total: 17

Lapsation Rate: 1.77%

Applications on Hand

Waiting to read at next lodge meeting: 2

In the hands of the investigating committee: 1

Ready for balloting: 6

Ready for Orientation: 1

Ready for Initiation: 0

Ready for Affiliation 0

Ready for Reinstatement 0

Other 0

Total: 10

Life Members

Life Members: 92

Honorary Life Members: 0

Total: 92

Life Percentage: 9.55%

Tony Stanich* 1964-65

Bob Hough* 1978-79

Duane Schuyler 1979-80

Bruce Hamilin* 1980-81

George Talent* 1981-82

Tony Bettencourt* 1982-83

Dick Boynton* 1983-84

James Braithwaite PER* 1984-85

John Hurd 1985-86

Art Fridrich* 1986-87

Bill Downey* 1987-88

Al Shiers* 1988-89

Dave Fort PER 1989-90

Red Hunking 1990-91

Augi Chiarenza* 1991-92

George P. George PER, PSVP, DGER* 1992-93

Joe Machado PER* 1993-94

Dean Kays PER 1994-95

John Coleman PER* 1995-96

Billie Beattie* 1996-97

Pierre Chaldu 1997-98

Duncan Walker PER 1998-99

Jack Neal 1999-2000

Jerry Hogan* 2000-01

Baerbal Brown 2001-02

Bob Towers* 2002-03

Phil Hager 2003-04

Jim O'Guin 2004-05

Eugene Schaefer 2005-06

Gerald Davis* 2006-07

Glen Ericksen 2007-08

Tarry Hetzel 2008-09

Sylvia Boynton PER 2009-10

Frank Martinez 2010-11

Jim Turri 2011-12

JH "Howdy" Spicer 2012-13

Randy Tillman PER 2013-14

Joyce Moiha 2014-15

Rodney Eckert 2015-16

Debbie Evans 2016-17

Roger Mann 2017-18

Jim Martin 2018-19

TBD 2019-20

2020-21

* Denotes Deceased

Joe M. Martin, age 87, Member #3376 DOB: November 13, 1932, Palestine, TX

DOD: March 8, Lompoc, CA

Initiated: October 17, 1980

Member for 31 years


Help us save resources: If you are still receiving a hard-copy of this news-letter and you have an e-mail address, contact Joyce by sending a message

to [email protected] to receive a digital copy. THANK YOU!

Auditing and Accounting Duane Schuyler

Activities Committees Sub Committees Continue

Community Projects Terry Gurley, PER BBQ Catered Glen Ericksen

Government Relations Bob Schrum, PER BBQ Traveling Joe Gonzales

Public Relations OPEN Blood Drive Phil Hager

Youth Activities Janet Gurley Building Maintenance Dan Oliveira

Hoop Shoot Janet Gurley Business Practices Bob Schrum, PER

Drug Awareness Janet Gurley Lompoc Elks Tale Editor

Web Site Administrator Juanita McAdams

Juanita McAdams

Fraternal Committees Fathers Day Brunch John Larsen

Americanism Bob Schrum, PER Historian Karin Powers

Elks National Foundation

David Oliveira Kids Christmas Party

Michaelle Heron

Teresa Hernandez

Flag Day Bob Murray, PER Lodge Decorations Debbie Evans

Elks Memorial Day Elks Officers Lodge Mediator Chris Ames

ENF Grant Coordinator Joyce F Moiha Mothers Day Lodge Officers

Membership/Lapsation Elks Office Orientation/Investigation Lis Woodward

Lodge Activities Dennis Dieffenbacher Photographers Janis Knox

OPEN

Veterans Service John Hurd Popcorn OPEN

Accident Prevention Michael Huff Presiding Justice Jim Hall

PER Association Bob Schrum, PER Standing Relief Debbie Evans

Sub Committees Scholarships Roger Mann

Ritualistic Dean Kays, PER Student of the Quarter Roger Mann

Major Projects Debbie Evans Scouting Bob Murray, PER

Bequest & Living Trust Gene Schaefer Sickness & Distress Linda Belloni

Aid to Local Handicap Wally Henry Ways and Means Phil Hager

COMMITTEE CHAIRS—These Committees are very important to our Lodge and without them we would not be able to do the things we do for our youth and our community. Please Volunteer to assist in any area that you can. Thank you!

National Veterans Service

by John P. Hurd

They say April brings the Flowers, well, I don’t know if that’s true here in Lompoc.

Last April I wrote in my April’s Re-port that there was only one Living Doolittle Raider left sadly I have to report that Richard Cole died April 9, 2019. He was Lieutenant Colonel Doolittle, Co-Pilot, and was the last living Raider. He was 103 years of age.

A little more history. There are only 389,292 living men and women left who served in WWII. I’ve read that 294 are dying each day. Please say a prayer for each of the men and women who are still with us.

Again, thank you to all who help every month with our Vets Push. I would also like to thank Victor Gon-zales for going the extra mile with helping me set up the Lodge for the Vet’s Push is canceled.

April’s Vets Push will be announced when Lodge re-opens. I look for-ward to seeing you then.

Last but not least, an Old Chinese Proverb:

“The buffalo that arrives late will have to drink muddy water and

eat dry grass”

See you at the Lodge

John Hurd,

Veteran’s Service Chairman

Aid to Local Handicap is honored to help our special needs community with another fun filled fishing event. The Happy Happenings event will take place at River Park and is scheduled for April 25 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Calaveras Trout Farm at the last minute was able to find trout …So we will be stocking the lake with Rainbow Trout instead of Blue Gill. We are always looking for volunteers to help out with this fishing event.

Anyone that wants to help out with this event please call Wally 805-757-7826 or Neil 805-735-2345 or you can e-mail me [email protected] or just show up at the Kiwanis Lake at River Park. The BBQ Team will help out cooking Hamburgers and Hot dogs. Chairman of Aid to Local Handicap. Wally Henry

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MAJOR PROJECTS

BY ROBERT SCHURM

During the month of March 48 members contributed to Major Projects with an

amazing total of $1,726.20. Boomer really helped this month’s donations by contributing $182.50. Special thanks to John Hurd for counting the Boomer bank.

A special thanks goes out to David Marston and Karen Taatjes for their contributions. Karen and David now are Century Club members.

Remember to bring your purple Pig banks to the Lodge Office and receive your tax deduction receipt and help our children with disabilities.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

February 4, 2020 $350 - #4926 Edward Heinitz (A) $250 - #4044 Don Schuyler (A) $220 - #5120 William Pate (A)

February 11, 2020

$360 - #4803 Robert Arine (A) $250 - #5235 Robert Grice (A)

$230 - #3555 William Blaufuss (A)

February 18, 2020 $370 - #3946 Richard Moody (P) $250 - #3687 Adolfo Vargas (A)

$240 - #4135 Manuel Jacquez (A)

February 25, 2020 $50 - #5020 Tim Griffith (A)

$250 - #4942 Ernesto Ochoa (A) $250 - #3584 William Read (A)

April Birthdays

Sickness and Distress For the privacy of everyone this will not be included in the Web Bulletin. Please see the office or email [email protected]

for information regarding Sickness and Distress. Thank you for your understanding

01 James Allen 02 Dan Oliveira 03 Andrew Grabil Paul Horenberger Gary Tieso Jay Yost 05 Maudia Rivas Wallace Rogers 06 Gilbert Cornejo James Domingos John Hurd Theodore Suchecki 07 Fred Foster 08 Michael Nelson Gordon Puppe 11 Peter Mabery 12 Robert Lehman 13 Ronald Driesbach Casey Wright 14 Paul Peterson 15 David DeVaux William Reardon Carolyn Russell 16 Patricia Elkaim Theron Smith 17 Lee Del Martini Edward Duran Patricia Foxen Thomas Hearne David La Liberte Jon Phelps Patrick Smith 18 Kirk Blocker

18 Anthony Durham G. Edward Thorns Doug Woolever 19 Robert Gardner Craig Garrett Daniel Lara Irving Plo Jr. 20 Laurie Endersby Glory Garica 21 Edward Edman Frank Marier 22 Gerald Agnelli Dan Dutra Dale Pottebaum 23 Robert Thompson 24 Pete Boucher Tim McGee Dale Shell 25 Felix Contreras Craig Gildea Robert Schrum 26 Jeff Bastian Albert Beltran 27 Jacob Brooks Richard Davis Scott Measley Donald Robinson Gary Sweet 28 John Hermansen 29 Lindsey Arevalos Christian Larsen Kyle Pickles 30 Brian Tuma

THOUGHT OF THE MONTH

By LIZ WOODWARD

Caring for others brings out the best version of ourselves!

Queen Candidate Events

Thank you to Sue Meile for creating the “Snack Basket” and to Mike Marko for purchasing the basket. Terri Brandt and Tricia Lomeli for Creating the “Game Basket” and Cody Blea for purchasing the basket.

A BIG THANK YOU to all of you who donated to our delicious dessert bar!


ENF PINS Only $5.00

Special Mascot

Elroy “T” Elk

Fundraiser

SCOLORSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT

By Roger Mann

There is always good news to report! Two Lompoc students have been awarded Most Valuable Student Scholarships at the California State Level. Eli Pellot (Cabrillo H.S.) has been granted a $1,500 scholarship and Karla Paniagua (Lompoc H.S.) has been awarded $800. Hundreds of youngsters ap-plied this year and few reached the State Level competition.

Both Karla and Eli are straight A students and en-rolled in many advanced placement classes. They have been Elks Student of the Quarter recipients and actively involved in the community as well as school. Karla and Eli are athletes and captains of their sports teams, class officers, Liaisons for

Youth Leadership Lompoc Valley, active in church, participate in com-munity service, and have been accepted by several prestigious colleg-es. They inspire their classmates and serve as great representatives for our special community and local public schools.

April is a big month for the scholarship committee. We will be grading 8

th graders for the first time, and seniors for the Student of the Year

awards (4@$1,000).

Thank you for your continued support!

Respectfully, Roger Mann (Scholarship Chairman)

Sponsor

Michelle Heron Andrea Hamby Michelle Heron Dale Shell Jr. Victor Gonzales Bill Slack Mel Maybel James Bacca Sylvia Boynton

PROPOSAL FOR MEMBERSHIP Occupation

Retired Chauffeur Retired Industrial Painter Retired Teacher Baby Wrangler/SAHM Park Ranger Glazier/Owner USPS Mail Man

Name

Vickie Greene Kelsey Harris Kenneth Greene Dustin Kotar Robin Lovan Shanna Muro Christina Ramirez Taylor Doudna Bruce Hullinger

2020 Elks Sophomore Student of the Quarter - Sophomores

Cabrillo Hight School Left to Rt: Max Torina, Jillian Brodeur, Ryann Settja, Mia Criscione, Lainey Barcomb, Eric Aguilar, Holden Harper, counselor Angie Diaz

Lompoc High School Left to right front row: Linsey Rodriguez, Anahi Rodriguez. Left to right back row: Sugar Gaitan, Seryna Malcolm, Gabriel Deleon, Mark Ainsworth

Elks Mardi Gras 2020


2020-2021 LODGE OFFICERS Exalted Ruler………………………………...Michael Huff Esteemed Leading Knight……………….Debbie Evans Esteemed Loyal Knight…………………...Greg Martin Esteemed Lecturing Knight………….....Renee Grant Secretary………………………………Robert Schrum PER Treasurer…………………………………………....Phil Hager Tiler…………………………………………….Victor Gonzales Esquire………………………………….………...Greg Martin Chaplain…………………………………….….…Scott Adams Inner Guard………………………………….OPEN Organist……………………………………………..Dana Kelly

2019-2020 TRUSTEES 1 Year—John Larsen

2 Year—OPEN 3 Year—Juanita McAdams

4 Year—Gloria Vargas 5 Year—Paula Armero

Lodge Hours - CLOSED

Lompoc Elks Lodge #2274 905 E. Ocean Avenue

Lompoc, CA 93436

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Past Exalted Rulers

1963—George Hillin* 63-64—Robert C Lilley* 64-65—Wilber C Leckrone* 65-66—Henry B Marcotte 66-67—Kenneth Stillman* 67-68—Joe A Machado* 68-69—John D. Huyck* 69-70—Keith R Wright* 70-71—John F Ditmar 71-72—Norman J Ashbridge* 72-73—Louie M Dalcerri 73-74—John W French* 74-75—Ralph R Wetzel Sr.* 75-76—Richard C Lane* 76-77—William Mosby 77-78—Ron Williams * 78-79—Harlan Larson 79-80—George P George* 80-81—Edwin R Ewen* 81-82—Frank Reade* 82-83—Bill Martin* 83-84—Dave Emmons 84-85—Bob Dale* 85-86—Woody Risenhoover* 86-87—Ray Fuller* 87-88—Dale Doty* 88-89—Dave Fort 89-90—Dale Doty* 90-91—Duncan E Walker 91-92—Don Kraus 92-93—Beryle Farmer 93-94—Wayne Hudson 94-95—John Coleman* 95-96—Ron Barrows 96-97—Joe Poole

98-99—Dean Kays 99-2000—Coy Christmas* 00-01—Randy Tillman 01-02—Richard Kroemer 02-03—Robert Schrum 03-04—Sylvia Boynton 04-05—Robert Barrett 05-06—James Braithwaite* 06-07—Robert Schrum 07-08—Vicki Duerr 08-09—Joe Vasques* 09-10—Rocky Miclat 10-11—Charles Bishop 11-12—Bob Murray 12-13—Sylvia Boynton 13-14—Terry Gurley 14-15—Fred Duffey 15-16—Sherri Giovanacci 16-17—Dan Oliveira 17-18—Dan Oliveira 18-19—Terry Gurley 19-20—David Oliveira By Affiliation 92-93—Wayne E Duncan* * Denotes Deceased

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

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Due to the COVID-19 and the closure of the Lodge, the calendar will not be included in this bulletin and will be mailed out separately once we know when we will be open.

Thank you for your understanding.

Lompoc Elks Tale Editor

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