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July 2013
Vol. 70 No. 4
Thursday 4th of July
Elks Lodge 616 – an All-Day Event
Be proud to be an Elk of Lodge 616.
Come early!
Club opens for breakfast 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Garrison Flag at 9 a.m. Stay Late!
Entertainment at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Magic Island Fireworks Show @ 8 p.m.
Family Day, Family Fun, Family Pride
4th of July Barbecue Menu
Grilled Catch $13.00 Garlic Shrimp $13.50
Teriyaki Chicken $12.00 Short Rib $13.00
Mixed Plate $14.00-Choice of any 2 items above
All plates come with Steamed Rice,
Mac salad & Corn cob
Keiki Menu
Keiki Hot Dog $2.00 Keiki Burger $3.00
Cold Drinks
Can Soda $2.00 Bottled Water $1.50
Enjoy your day with your Keiki and show your American pride as we salute the Garrison Flag of the USA
Entertainment by Kevin Mau, Augie Rey, Ryan & Raelyn Tang, with special guest: Danny Kaleikini
“Elks Care , Elks Share”
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HONOLULU LODGE NO. 616
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE
ORDER OF ELKS OFFICERS
EXALTED RULER ............Arthur “Bud” Lush
LEADING KNIGHT ......Augie Rey Fernandez
LOYAL KNIGHT ....................Hiram Keliipio
LECTURING KNIGHT ..........Andrew Watson
SECRETARY ..................Keith Williams, PER
TREASURER ....................Jayson Kalani Lum
TILER ............................Glenn U. Beppu, PER
ESQUIRE ............................George del Barrio
CHAPLAIN ........................Delorese Gregoire
INNER GUARD ................Richard Skizewski
ORGANIST ..................................Jackie Burke
1 YEAR TRUSTEE ........................Gloria Yau
2 YEAR TRUSTEE ......................George West
3 YEAR TRUSTEE......................Jerry M. Nutt
4 YEAR TRUSTEE ......................Judy Rubano
5 YEAR TRUSTEE ..................John F. Nadler
SUBORDINATE FORUM JUSTICE
Adrienne King
MEDIATOR ..............................Bradley Coates
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR
George West
HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIR ....John Carroll
PER ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Deb Knight, PER
LODGE HISTORIAN ..............Anita Manning
DISTRICT DEPUTY GER
Miles Nakatsu, PER & PSVP,
Hilo Lodge #759
CHEA STATE VICE PRESIDENT
Barbara Nance, PER
Kona Lodge #2616
DISTRICT LEADER
Wayne Howard, PSP, Honolulu #616
Vern Ungerecht, PDDGER, Kona #2616
NOTEWORTHY NUMBERS
Front Desk ..........................................923-5722
Club Mgr, Club Info. & Reservations. 923-5722
Secretary ............................................923-5525
Membership Information .................. 923-5525
Fax ......................................................923-1726
[email protected]
Website..................................www.Elks616.org
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Keith Williams....................................923-5525
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HONOLULU LODGE #616 BPOE
A Fraternal/Charitable/Patriotic Organization
Chartered April 15, 1901
2933 Kalakaua Avenue Hono., HI 96815-4643
EXALTED RULER’S
MESSAGE
ALOHA from the
EXALTED RULER,
Happy Birthday,
USA! With the explosion of colorful fireworks lighting the sky
and the many celebrations on the 4th of
July, we are reminded
how lucky we are to live in these United
States. We can be proud to live in the
greatest country on earth. Along with that we
can also be proud to be members of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,
who certainly make us the Best People On
Earth!
I, along with several others of our officers,
just returned from the California Hawaii
Elks Association Convention in Anaheim.
While there, we attended various business
meetings and workshops that give us the
necessary tools and guidance to manage the
Lodge. This is also the time when our State
officers are elected and installed. This year’s
CHEA president is Richard “Dick”
McDonald from Pittsburgh, California,
Lodge #1474. State Vice President is PER
Barbara Nance from Kona Lodge #2616.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
BY EXALTED RULER
Americanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew Goodman
Auditing/Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Oshiro
By-laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deb Knight
Community Activities . . . . . . . . . .Piilani Kealakai
Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy T. Oshiro
Drug Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew Watson
Elks National Foundation . . . . . . . .Hiram Keliipio
Flag Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew Goodman
Government Relations . . . . . . . . . .Robert Kekuna
Historical Committee . . . . . . . . . . .Anita Manning
Hoop Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenn Beppu
House Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Carroll
Indoctrination . . . . . .Keith Williams/Teru Yasuda
Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walter Nishioka
Kumulokahi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alika Winter
Lodge Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew Watson
Lodge Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Moore
Major Project . . . . . . . . . . . .Augie Rey Fernandez
Membership/Lapsation . . .Teru Yasuda/Carl Reber
Memorial Day Coordinator . . . .Delorese Gregoire
Mother’s Day Coordinator . . . . .Delorese Gregoire
National Veterans Service . .Augie Rey Fernandez
Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robin Hood
Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl Schwarm
Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Moore
Sickness and Distress . . . . . . . . . . .Keith Williams
Standing Relief . . . . . . . . . . . .Arthur “Bud” Lush
Visiting Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deb Knight
Youth Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piilani Kealakai
Youth Paddling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hiram Manoi
Dick’s priorities for this year focus on five
areas: Americanism, Lodge Activities, Major
Project, Membership and National Veterans’
Service Programs. Our Lodge has strong
committees in all these areas and I am
excited as we progress through the year to
address these important goals.
The convention concluded with the
presentation of the CHEA Major Project
theme child and the Exalted Rulers March.
The theme child for 2013-14 is 2-year-old
Andrew Bowring of Red Bluff, California.
Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, he has made
rapid progress and continues to improve with
the help of the physical therapists provided
by the Elks. This was then followed by the
Exalted Rulers March where the ER from
each Lodge marches across the stage and
announces their Lodge’s contribution for the
year to the Major Project. No one could have
been more proud and privileged than I to be
able to announce that Honolulu Lodge, with a
per capita of nearly $40, contributed
$118,610. For that, I, or I should say YOU,
got a standing ovation. Our Lodge had the
largest donation of all the Lodges in
California and Hawaii. Thank you all so
much for your generosity!
But now is not the time to sit back and
relax. In August, Augie Rey will be putting
on “Member Appreciation Day” and the
ever-popular “Opportunity Drawing”. When
you get your letter and tickets in the mail,
please send back your donation. Although
this is strictly voluntary and no purchase is
necessary, let’s keep Honolulu Lodge on top.
We can do even better than last year. Every
little bit helps our children to walk, talk, see
and play.
In July I will be attending the Grand Lodge
Convention in Reno, Nevada. One question
that will come up and be voted upon is
whether the club can remain open during a
Lodge meeting. Currently the club is closed
during Lodge meetings. The proposal would
be to change this to allowing the club to stay
open, but the bar must remain closed. I would
welcome your feedback on this as I will have
to vote on it.
Finally, I hope you all have a joyous 4th of
July and a safe and relaxing summer.
“Elks Working Together . . .
Making a Difference”
Bud Lush, ER
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LODGE OF SORROW
The clock of their days has stopped.
Upon its dial the motionless shadows
mark eleven, with us the golden hour
of recollection.
Francis Emory Oliveira (86)
41Year Life Member
Born: September 14, 1926
Initiated: October 22, 1973
Died: May 5, 2013
BOARD BULLETIN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MASTER PLAN
The Master Plan development process
continues on schedule. From receipt of eight
proposals, the selection process has been
reduced to two finalists. For a provided fee
the two finalists will be tasked with
providing renderings of their vision, guided
by member input, of two aspects of the
renovations, (1) the dining room/lounge area
and (2) the front of the building, to include a
new extension along the entry and features to
enhance overall appearance.
Renderings will be posted in the lobby
entrance for a 30-day period with member
preference ballots provided at the front desk.
Once selected and subject to the Grand
Lodge permit approval process, more
detailed discussion with the architect will
commence on the various areas to be
addressed with subsequent contractor bidding
and selection. The entire process, for all
areas, taken sequentially, will span
approximately three years.
FACILITIES MANAGER
After lengthy study and discussion of (1),
member input regarding daily janitorial and
maintenance servicing, (2), growing concern
regarding adherence to regulatory health and
safety compliance and (3), continuity of asset
preservation, the Board of Directors has
decided on the establishment of a new, much
needed, management position, that of
Facilities Manager. An encompassing job
description has been developed. Reporting
to the Board, the new position will be
responsible for all facilities maintenance/
repair, both daily routines and recommendations for long term asset preservation or
replacement. Daily janitorial servicing will
report to the position. Responsibility will
include supervision of in-house staff as well
as oversight of outside vendors. Support of
the Lodge Safety Program will be a key
functional responsibility. Another very key
aspect of the job will be providing logistical
support and coordination to the other
functions of the Lodge—Administrative
Staff, Club and Committees. An
independent employment agency has been
retained for the search with the selection
process reduced to two finalists who are
going through final interviews. It is targeted
to have the position filled within the month.
The overall objective of the job is to provide
enjoyable and safe experiences for the
membership while instilling and maintaining
a sense of pride for all——- staff and
membership.
George West
Chairman of the Board
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
June 1, 2013
STARTING MEMBERSHIP ON
APRIL 1, 2013:
2985
TOTAL INITIATED:
50
TOTAL TRANSFERRED IN:
0
TOTAL REINSTATED:
4
TOTAL GAIN:
54
TOTAL DROPPED:
0
TOTAL EXPELLED:
0
TOTAL TRANSFERRED OUT:
0
TOTAL ABSOLUTE DIMIT:
1
TOTAL DIED:
2
TOTAL LOSS:
3
CHANGE:
+51
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
June 1, 2013:
3036
(1.8% Gain)
LAPSATION REPORT
as of June 1, 2013
6 MONTHS DELINQUENT:
(paid to 4/1/2013)
12 MONTHS DELINQUENT:
(paid to 10/1/2012)
TOTAL DELINQUENCY ON
June 1, 2013:
274
7
281
(9.3%)
Applications on Hand
Waiting for Investigation, Indoctrination,
Initiation, Reinstatement & Affiliation = 35
DRUG AWARENESS
PROGRAM 2013
The Elks National Drug Awareness
Program continues to support all Elks Lodges
to get involved in their communities to fight
the use and abuse of illegal drugs by all
members of society and believe in order to
ensure a bright future for our country, it is
essential that our children be raised in a
drug-free environment. Parents, you are the
first line of defense when it comes to your
child’s future. YOU make the difference!
Here are some tips for parents . . .
1. Set Rules. Let your child know alcohol
and drug use is unacceptable in your family.
Enforce stated consequences when family
rules are broken.
2. Know where your teens are and what
they will be doing during unsupervised time.
3. Talk to your teen. Casually ask how
things are going at school, with friends, and
about plans for the future.
4. Keep your teens busy, especially
between 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and into the
evening hours. Teens who are involved in
constructive, adult supervised activities are
less likely to use drugs than other teens.
5. Take time to learn the facts about
marijuana and underage drinking and talk to
your teen about the harmful effects on young
people.
Many of you have already taken the steps
to educate your teens and pre-teens about
drug abuse, and yes, education starts at home.
The committee is looking for more
volunteers for the program. Please feel free to
contact me at [email protected] or
leave me a note with the front desk.
Mahalo,
Andrew Watson
Drug Awareness Program Chairperson
Lecturing Knight
YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Grand Exalted Ruler Thomas Brazier has
asked all Lodges to assist the Oklahoma
tornado victims. During the month of July
you can donate $1 or more when purchasing
food and beverages at the club. The Lodge
will match what is collected up to $5000.
You can also contribute directly by making a
check to: Elks Disaster Relief Program, Inc.
YOUR KOKUA IS APPRECIATED
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HONOLULU LODGE AWARDS for Lodge Year 2012-2013
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
The Lodge members will ballot on Life
Membership at the regular Lodge meeting on
July 9, 2013 for the following member:
ELK of the YEAR
KENNETH C.S. PAI
NEW MEMBERS
MATTHEW
GOODMAN
Americanism Chairman
Awarded by
ER Robert Kekuna
CITIZEN of the YEAR
ANITA MANNING
Lodge Historian
Awarded by
ER Robert Kekuna
Initiated April 23, 2013
Noe Charles Akamu
Ronald F. Becker
Leinani K. Bortles
Franklin W. Brizzolara
Tony Cao
Alvin Chan
James N. Close
Jordan D. Cripps
Eldon J. Fry
John . Gallagher
Meredith A. Grimmer
Thomas N. Hawkes
Catherine P. Kahookele
Scott Kuwahara
Richard D. Leong
Mollie R. Med
Kevin R. Miller
Norann Neet
Michael I. Nonaka
Shane Ogitani
Sharon L. Pang
John Pregil
Geordan D. Purdy
Grisel Saez
Jamie Sexton
John D. Stallman
Gilbert Vaughan
Clifford I. Wong
NEW MEMBERS
OFFICER of the YEAR
Esteemed Loyal Knight
AUGIE REY
FERNANDEZ
Veterans Service Chairman
Selected by Lodge PER
Association and presented at
Installation of Officers on 24
March by PER Association
President PDDGER Mark Moore
Initiated May 28, 2013
Janet M. Izzo
Patrick Caldwell
John P. DeMarco
Ty J. Dempsey
Joseph A. Flores
Thomas D. Foti
Christopher K. Gardner
William Kim, Jr.
Megan E. Laut
Genevieve S. Gines Ley
Stanley M. Park
Shaun Rodrigues
Angela M. Runyan
Sharon T. Schneider
Donald M. Seto
Christopher N. Stoermer
John S. Turner
Mary K. Whitworth
Lara Woltag
Tracyann Yano
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Application for Membership
Investigation: July 3, 2013 -- Balloting: July 9, 2013
Indoctrination: July 18, 2013 -- Initiation: July 23, 2013
Name
John S. Allison
Address
Honolulu, HI 96822
Garry Jay Bassin
Honolulu, HI 96816
Robert Joseph Bristow
Honolulu, HI 96815
Catherine Chan-Halbrendt
Honolulu, HI 96825
Glenn G. Chang
Honolulu, HI 96816
Donald L. Hardaway
Jaime Higgins
Honolulu, HI 96825
Kailua, HI 96734
Keoni Kealoha Inciong
Waipahu, HI 96797
Charles Douglas Lupton
Honolulu, HI 96830
Patricia C. Morgan-Dupuis
Honolulu, HI 96816
Joe Pickett, III
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Brian S. Powell
Honolulu, HI 96822
Theodore G. Ray
Honolulu, HI 96822
Mary A. Sears
Shirley M.K. Shimizu
Honolulu, HI 96815
Honolulu, HI 96821
Joshua Strickland
Honolulu, HI 96816
Alice K. Holt Taum
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Kevin Jones Whitton
Honolulu, HI 96816
Vikki Jean Wong-Webb
Mililani, HI 96789
Paul M. Yamashita
Honolulu, HI 96822
Dana Anne Yee
Honolulu, HI 96822
Darrell W. Mattos
Reinstatement
Honolulu, HI 96822
Real Estate Sales
Jade Properties, Inc
Daniel A. Panitz
Occupation
Proposer
Structural Engineer
Brian M. Ide
Allison Ide, SE
Filmmaker
Itsuji Hatano
Twin Planet Communication
Chief Technology Officer
D.Y. Kona Smith
Classic Club Solutions, LLC
Professor and Chair
Donna Lee
University of Hawaii
Premium Auditor
Gary Fukuda
1st Insurance Co, Hawaii
Ret Chief US Probation Ofcr
Mortgage Broker
James Turner
Paradise Mortgage
Educational Specialist
Richard Tanabe, Jr
State of Hawaii
Owner Real Estate Brokerage D.T. Kona Smith
All Islands Time Share Resales
Residential Property Mgr
Dabra Malia
Dower Realty, Inc
Mortgage Broker
Donald Butler
HI Mortgage Experts LLC
Professor
James T. Potemra
University of Hawaii
Investment Advisor
D.T. Kona Smith
T.G. Ray & Associates
Retired Editor
Keith Kalway
Judge, Dist. Court 1st Circuit Richard H.S. Sing
Hawaii Judiciary
Business Owner
Jason Coleman
Hawaii Photo Rental
Contractor
Carol A. Holt
Prog. Eval. & Research Services
Managing Editor/Writer
Jesse A. Greenleaf
Element Media
Business Owner
Teru Yasuda
Aloha Ice Services, Inc
Health Insurance
James Edmunds
MDX Hawaii
Landscape Architect
Stephen Nimz
Own Business
Affiliation
Honolulu, HI 96816
Direct. Bus. Dvlpmnt
George N. West
San Rafael,CA#1108
MAJOR PROJECTS
DONATIONS -- May 1-31, 2013
Wed Hawn Singers
5/1/13
$79.00
5/8/13
$86.00
5/15/13
$32.00
5/22/13
$47.00
5/29/13
$50.00
AA Happy Hour Group
5/6/13
$50.00
Cassandra Pinnick-Yoga
5/04/13
$35.00
5/11/13
$30.00
5/28/13
$20.00
Lodge Meeting
5/14/13
$42.00
5/28/13
$143.00
Anon. for J. Gomez & J. Mills5/14
$20.00
5/28
$20.00
Karen Lanke-March Bridge
$350.00
616 Bar-Rubbish Toss
$27.00
Barbara F. Hancock
$50.00
In memory of Joe D. Hancock
Anonymous Front Desk-PB
$16.50
Bernard A. Bisch-PB
$36.60
Thomas Damon-PB
$5.80
Janet M. Izzo-PB
$12.85
Melvin Y.F. Mau-PB
$27.30
Carl W. Vaichek-PB
$20.00
Judy Rubano
Logo shop sales
$150.00
With Dues
Steven DeBiashi
$25.00
Linda Mae Chang
$25.00
Elizabeth A. Fitzgerald
$25.00
Gayle A. Morimoto
$25.00
Mary Spencer
$25.00
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616 SCHOLARSHIP
JULY UPDATE
Mahalo to our Members!
Thanks to all of you who donated to the
Scholarship Fund through the annual
renewal. To date, through your generosity,
we have raised an additional $7,900! Again,
from all of us on the Scholarship Committee,
mahalo nui loa for your contribution. It has
made a difference!
What’s next? We are pleased to let our
members know that we are embarking on two
new programs this year. These are in addition
to those already in place—MVS, Legacy,
Vocational awards – and will allow the
Lodge to donate funds towards deserving
individuals and causes, continuing to show
that Elks Care, and Elks Share. More in the
coming months on these two new and
exciting and meaningful programs that the
committee is developing!
Carl Schwarm
Chairman, Scholarship Committee
SCHOLARSHIP
DONATIONS
KUMULOKAHI
Taking a breather on a Diamond Head run.
MOLOKAI HOE 2013
Calling Elks paddlers!!!
Molokai training is now underway, please join us:
Sats @ 5:30 a.m.
Tues @ 5:30 p.m.
Meet on the Diamond Head side of Magic Island @ the Hale
FUNERAL SERVICES . . .
for Elks Club members and their Ohana continue to be an important tradition.
We are always touched by notes of gratitude from our Elks ohana.
Mahalo NUI LOA!!!
Alika Winter
Kumulokahi Chairman
808-561-8691
[email protected]
May 14 to May 31, 2013
Steven DeBiasi
$25.00
Linda Mae Chang
$25.00
Gayle A. Morimoto
$25.00
HOUSE COMMITTEE
REPORT
Well, summer is already upon us. How
time flies. I just want to update our members
as to what your House Committee has been
working on.
Phyliss Horner has temporarily replaced
Mark Sutterfield as a member of the House
Committee while Mark is on vacation all
summer in Canada. Phyliss was one of the
two advisors named by ER Bud Lush to the
House Committee. The second advisor is
Penny Sweeney.
After a solicitation for applications and an
interview process, the House Committee has
hired Robert Goya as the new Chef/Kitchen
Manager. A graduate of the Kapiolani
College’s Culinary Arts Programs, he has
worked at several establishments here in the
food industry including Paradise Cruises and
Indigo Restaurant. We feel confident that
Robert will provide the leadership, direction
and stability for our food service, so that we
can provide a good and consistent dining
experience for our members. Committee
members Phyliss Horner and Lynda Jacques
really did a lot of work on the solicitation and
interview process, along with members Peter
Dietrich and Fred Martinez.
We hope you are planning to spend the 4th
of July with us at the Club. Your committee,
management staff and employees hope to
make it an enjoyable day for you, your family
and guests. Come down early and enjoy
breakfast in the restaurant and lounge area.
Service will be at the usual breakfast hours.
Later on there will be plate lunches available
out by the pool area. Augie Rey, Chairman of
our Veterans Committee, will be handing out
a free Haagen Daz ice cream cup to anyone
who purchases a plate lunch, while supplies
last! There will be drink specials offered
from the bar. Just a reminder, we want all of
those enjoying themselves to remember to
drink responsibly. Entertainment will also be
provided.
Just a reminder to our members and guests
who enjoy the swimming pool this summer.
Please familiarize yourself with the posted
“Pool Rules.” They are there for everyone’s
safety.
Regarding entertainment, the Club will
commence to provide entertainment on
Sundays during the “sunset hours.” So for
those enjoying the pool during the day, come
on in and enjoy the music to end your day.
Wish you all a happy summer!
Fraternally!
John A. Carroll
Chairman
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MANAGER’S
SPOTLIGHT
Aloha Members,
By now most of you are aware that we
have a new chef here at the club. Chef Robert
Goya came on board here on June 8. He has
been active in the culinary world since 1990
and brings more than twenty years of
experience. His formal training was at
KCC and progressed through four local
establishments. Most recent positions were at
Indigo and Paradise Cruises. We are happy to
have him on board.
4th of July schedule:
We will be serving breakfast on July 4
from 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Barbecue poolside will start at 11:00 a.m.,
until 6:00 p.m.
Full lounge menu will start at 11:30 a.m.
Dinner service in the dining room from
5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
George Moniz
COMMUNITY FOOD
DRIVE REPORT
Aloha Elk members and thank all of you so
much for your generous contribution to our
“If I CAN, You CAN” Food Drive Project
these last two months and a good turnout at
our packing party on June 29. We hit the
goal of 800 lbs. and will be delivering the
boxes of packed can and dry goods to Mayor
Wright Housing. You are welcome to come
along for the drop off. Watch for future
announcement.
To our precious volunteers who helped
pack boxes, and to our musical groups for
keeping us in tune while being entertained as
we pack the goods, thank you so very much.
To our bidders for the mystery auction, thank
you for making it fun. Monies made will
help purchase a little bit more to feed our
families.
A nice young couple told me years ago
when I started doing the food drive for Elks,
“People need to eat every day.”, so, I hope
what all of us raised will extend in the hearts
and minds of each family we helped feed.
Fraternally yours,
Pi’ilani Kealakai,
Community Chairperson
AMERICANISM
Aloha Honolulu Elks,
July of course, is an important month for
Americans. We are all familiar with the
signing of the Declaration of Independence
and the birth of our nation in 1776. However,
it was not until
October 1781 with the
British surrender to
General Washington
at Yorktown that
independence was
won. It is a time much
like Thanksgiving,
Memorial Day, and
Veterans Day to
reflect on the spirit
and sacrifices of those
who went before us and to rightfully
celebrate the results of their achievements . . .
results we all enjoy.
The drafting of the declaration was
assigned by congress in June 1776 to the
famous “Committee of Five”. All were
northerners except for one Virginian,
Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson wrote a few
drafts and consulted his bitter rival, John
Adams for the final draft. In 1826, Adams
and Jefferson, now both former presidents,
both former political
enemies, died on July 4th.
This seemed to usher in,
what was seen by the
young country at the time,
an “Era of Good Feelings”.
As we all enjoy a great
Independence Day celebration in these somewhat
tumultuous times, perhaps
we can all reflect on what
it took to build this
country, imperfections and all, and what its
citizens can do to carry on the spirit of ‘76.
Matthew G. Goodman,
Americanism Chair
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Note: Items scheduled in the calendar may change after publication. To check on any Lodge or Club item, please call 923-5722.
LODGE and CLUB CALENDAR
JULY 2013
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Club Open
7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Breakfast on the Lanai
7:30 - 11 a.m.
Lounge/Bar Open
11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lounge Menu
11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Scrabble-upper lanai
9 a.m.
Qi Goong Chinese Exer
9:30 a.m.
Club Open
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bridge Club
9 a.m.
Club Open
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Bridge Club
9 a.m.
Club Open
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Club Open
10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Breakfast on the Lanai
7:30 - 11 a.m.
Lounge Menu
11a.m. - 9 p.m.
Club Open
10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Dining Room open for
Lunch and Dinner
Dinner Service
5 - 8:00 p.m.
ENJOY
the 4th
at the
CLUB
ELKS
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Lounge Menu
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Club Open
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Lounge Menu
11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Acrylic Painting
with Joe Dowson
12 Noon - 2 p.m.
Lounge Menu
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Lounge Menu
11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Service
5 - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner Service
5 - 8:00 p.m.
Elks Hawaiian Singers
11 a.m. - 12 noon
Board of Directors Mtg
6 p.m.
Dinner Service
5 - 9 p.m.
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4th of JULY
Holiday
Ballroom & Latin
Dancing
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Camacho & Aikane
Hawaiian Music
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
See Holiday Club
events listed in this
Newsletter
INVESTIGATION
Kevin Mau
6 - 10 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
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Boy Scout Troop
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunset Musicians
6 - 8 p.m.
15
Ballroom & Latin
Dancing
7:30-8:30 p.m.
16
Elks Hawaiian Singers
10 a.m. - 12 noon
18
Yoga - 7:15 a.m.
Morning Exercise Group
8 - 9 a.m.
Imaikalani Band
7 - 10 p.m.
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Camacho & Aikane
Hawaiian Music
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Scout Committee Mtg.
7 p.m.
Ballroom & Latin
Dancing
7:30-8:30 p.m
Sunset Musicians
6 - 8 p.m.
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Golf - Prince
7:32 a.m.
Kevin Mau
6 - 10 p.m.
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Board of Directors Mtg.
6 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Golf - Kapolei
6:32 a.m.
Yoga - 7:15 a.m.
Morning Exercise Group
8 - 9 a.m
House Committee Mtg.
3 p.m.
Augie Rey
6:30 - 10 p.m.
Camacho & Aikane
Hawaiian Music
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Elks Hawaiian Singers
10 a.m. - 12 noon
BALLOTING
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Officers Call
6 p.m.
PER Meeting
6 p.m.
Lodge Membership Mtg.
7 p.m.
Lounge Menu
11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Dinner Service
5 - 9 p.m.
Kevin Mau
6 - 10 p.m.
INDOCTRINATION
6:45 p.m.
Golf - Ewa Beach
9:16 a.m.
Yoga - 7:15 a.m.
Morning Exercise Group
8 - 9 a.m.
House Committee Mtg.
3 p..m.
Augie Rey
6:30 - 10 p.m.
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Elks Hawaiian Singers
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Lodge Membership Mtg
Boy Scout Troop
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunset Musicians
6 - 8 p.m.
Tito Berinobis and Billy
7 - 10 p.m.
7 p.m.
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VFW Post 616
10 a.m.
Morning Exercise Group
8 - 9 a.m.
Kevin Mau
7 - 10 p.m.
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Boy Scout Troop
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Elks Hawaiian Singers
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunset Musicians
6 - 8 p.m.
Ballroom & Latin
Dancing
7:30-8:30 p.m
July 14-18, 2013
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Golf - Hawaii Kai
6:54 a.m
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Yoga - 7:15 a.m.
Camacho & Aikane
Hawaiian Music
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
616 Book Club
11 a.m
Ballroom & Latin
Dancing
7:30-8:30 p.m
INITIATION
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JULY
BIRTHDAYS
July 1
Paul Berry
Richard Goodman
Larry D. Hale
Carl R. Hebenstreit
Joseph F. Hudgins
Alan K. Iwata
Clyde A. Kanaulu
George M.O. Lee
Walter Nunokawa
Victor B. Poppinga
Eileen S. Schroffner
Ruth F. Terna
Koen Witteveen
July 2
Mark Keoni Bratland
Jack R. Briggs
Glenn P. Chapman
Michelle Y.M. Chun
Lowell T.S. Chung
Glenn H. Kawasaki
Hartwell H. Lee Loy
Gary Y. Shigemura
Keith M. Shikuma
Bernice P. Tom
Esther E. Underwood
Michelle Wong
July 3
Jennie K. Dang
Bruce H. Ishimoto
William H. Jameson, Jr
Daniel S. Janick
Kenn H. Kojima
Debra Malia
Christopher D. Winn
July 4
Independence Day
Charlene M. Amell
Raymond N. Antone
Paul L. Fereza
Coleen H. Howard
Melanie Long
Christopher O’ReillyGreen
Julie Powers Parks
Emma M. Pavich
John E. Simonds
Bernard J. Tombelaine
Derrick M. Urabe
Scott R. Viola
July 5
Eugene V. Gillis
Milton I
Keith H. Kam
Peter J. Mouginis-Mark
Darin K. Nakagawa
Valerie V. Ossipoff
Sharee Pepper
Jeffrey S. Portnoy
Edwin S. Roseberry
Paul M. Sasaki
July 6
Lon Bentley
Wesley F. Fong
Romulo de Silva
Fonseca
G. Bryan Harry
July 7
Charlene In
Nicholas J. Navarre
Peter M. Nenezich
Kenneth C.S. Pai
Terry B. Pennington
Janice Hanley Taketa
Russell J. Tam
Patrick Von
Cheryl L. Wong
July 8
Donald J. Butler, Jr
Paul G. Dower
Robert E. Frias
Elizabeth H. Jackson
Dwight Kahoohanohano
Patricia A. Monick
Robin M. Nunn
Michael A. Perucci
Scott Siegfried
Dorian Mark Simunovich
Christian Sunoo
Nancy J. Wassman
July 9
Channing M. Bridges
Daniel J.H. Loui
David Loui
Clay Thompson
July 10
Gordon W. Crabtree
Jack Hinano Delgado
Karen Hong
Daniel R. Kaslow
G. Russ Lambing
Dorvin D. Leis
Lambert Lui Kwan
Kathleen I. Noda
Jason Princenthal
Phyllis Reiheld
Mark T. Sage
July 11
Allan L. Castro
Michael Constantinides
Jerry J. Dingeldein
Rhoda Dolan
Linda Lee K. Farm
Jerry C. Peck
Frederick Raza
Michael Sansone
John K.C. Wong
July 12
James K. Edmunds
Nicole Huihui
Cara Mazzei
Wade Okuma
Craig L. Stutzmann
Benjamin G. Vine
July 15
Martha Fontana-Kwon
Joseph E. Guerin
Peter Vernon Lee
Stanford Y. Shiroma
Julie A. Wassel
Larryle Matt Wong
Chris Zimmermann
July 16
Sue Hansen
Daniel K. Ihara
Regina Kawananakoa
Charlis B. Lee
Harley Powers Parks
Richard Stacey
Brandon Suyeoka
Roy S. Tanabe
Chad H. Yasumura
July 17
Christopher Archambault
John D. Baranski
Richard C. Courson
James M. Harvey
John I. Kotake
Diane M. Peters
Michael Shower
Patrick Shudak
Gordy B. Somekawa
Todd R. Yamanaka
July 18
Millie R. AhLoy
James V. Digiambattista
Joseph C.
MacDonald, Jr.
James M. Murray
Karuna L. Joshi Peters
Joan A. Young
July 19
Damien Jeffery Almeida
Scott Amasio
Clayton K.L. Ching
John K. Guerri
Ginger Heiwa Leong
Ronald S. Matsuura
Keith K. Nakanelua
Bradley Suzuki
Judith M. Yacovino
July 20
Randy Seth Davidoff
Marlene C. Lemke
July 13
Roger H.Y. Lum
Mark F. Anderson
Daniel T. Meisenzahl
Peter R. Anderson
Michele Ann Mendoza
Henry Wallace Cooper, Jr.
Cari Lee Mizumoto
Paul Nolan Fernandez
Mario A. Valenti
Ruth Gushiken
Gary M.O. Wong
Paul Hallin
July 21
Harry A. Ho
Brandon R.K. Ahakuelo
Guy Larson Hicks
Samuel M. Akui
John R. Medeiros
Jamie Fox
Nancy Jean Mowat
Michael D. Manago
David B. Peat
Ron Salz
Gilbert “Poki” Vaughan
John E. Silva
July 14
James Tompkins
Ron H. Aderman
July 22
David Brandt
Jack F. Dick
Don Burelson
Kelly K. Gonsalves
Rasoul A. Esfandiari
James B. Jordan
Bradley Frye
M. Lee Ruggles
Jane S.S. Fyrberg
Malcolm K.M. Yasuda
George C. Patterson
July 23
John Y.U. Choi
James E. Deemer
Richard F. Johnson
Patrick K. Keliinui
Steve Noa Teves
Christopher Wiecking
July 24
Gerard J. Blanchette
James J. Byrne
Thomas Freitas
Gordon L. Goeas
John S.G. Hom
Tamara R. Montgomery
July 25
John H. Adonis
Brantly Baynes
Timothy Brilliande
Alfred L. Caires
Jordan David Cripps
James S. Haruguchi
Kenneth J. Kretzer
Megan Lorenzo
July 26
Rick W. Bush
John A. Dubiel
Gary K.M. Fukuda
Lloyd J. Josey, Jr.
Brandi Martin
July 27
Leonard George Drago
Patricia Kubach
Arleene K.K. Skillman
Dennis H. Wilham
Blayne K. Yap
July 28
Darroll Allen
Charles K. Burrows
Maurice K. Ikeda
Tracy R. Larrua
George Neal
July 29
Curtis K.H. Kealii Chew
John A. Chock
Terri Conley
Suzan Danforth
Richard M. Parry
Nicole “Nikki” Radford
Jeff P. Smith
Raymond S. Solliday
Kathleen Sorensen
Terence Q.L. Young
July 30
Rendell K. Bourg
Frank B. Conover
Wayne W. Costa
Dianne Feeney
Mitzi Gold
David H. Gomes
Jon Thomas Hunter
Richard D. Leong
Robin D. Mailolo
Warren T. Sakamoto
July 31
Allan Crooks
Stephanie L. Fitzpatrick
Peter K. Kauahi
Ivar L. Kinimaka
Harry A. Pacarro
Louis J. Palmer
Mary-Laura St. Denis
Georgiana W.Y. Yap
CRYING CORNER
To qualify for the jackpot, you must be
present at the Lodge Meeting and have
purchased a drawing ticket for that night.
The following names were drawn:
May 14, 2013
John J. Corso, Jr.
$250.00
Keoni Wilcox
$150.00
Robert K. Takei, Jr.
$100.00
May 28, 2013
Paul Dower
$250.00
Clarence Lee
$150.00
David Peat
$100.00
ENF DONATIONS
The Elks National Foundation is the
charitable arm of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks. Our mission is to
help Elks build stronger communities.
The Foundation is supported through
contributions from Elks, their families and
friends, which are all deposited into a
permanent endowment fund. We only spend
the income earned by this fund. For further
information regarding the ENF, please
contact the Secretary’s Office: 923-5525
Donations Sent to ENF (Chicago, IL)
Andrew Watson
$25.00
Donations With Dues Payment
Steven DeBiasi
Gayle A. Morimoto
$25.00
$25.00
CENTURY CLUB
MEMBERS
To become a Century Club member, make
a donation of $100 (must be a separate
check) or more to the Major Project. You
will receive a certificate of your membership
and a gold “Piggy” lapel pin from the State
President and be acknowledged in the
California-Hawaii Elks Newsletter. All
donated funds go to benefit our children with
disabilities.
The latest members to join the State
President’s Century Club are:
Richard Goodman
$100.00
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Honolulu, Hawaii
Permit No. 256
Honolulu Lodge No. 616
Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks
2933 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Return Service Requested
MEMORIAL
DAY at Elks
Lodge 616,
May 27, 2013
Memorial Day is a
United States federal
holiday which occurs
every year on the final
Monday of May.
Memorial Day is a day
of remembering the
men and women who
died while serving in the United States
Armed Forces. Formerly known as
Decoration Day, it originated after the
American Civil War to commemorate the
Union and Confederate soldiers who died in
the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial
Day had been extended to honor all
Americans who have died while in the
military service. It typically marks the start of
the summer
vacation
season, while
Labor Day
marks its end.
Many
people visit
cemeteries
and memorials, particularly to honor
those who have died in military service.
Memorial Day is not to be confused with
Veterans Day.
Memorial Day is a day of remembering the
men and women who died while serving,
while Veterans Day celebrates the service of
all U.S. military veterans. Exalted Ruler
Arthur “Bud” Lush placed a wreath in
memory of the men & women who gave their
lives to protect the flag and our freedom. He
was accompanied by the Elks Lodge Officers
and The Boy Scouts of America, troop 616.
We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers,
but to praise them. The 21 Gun Salute and
Taps was performed by the Troops from Fort
Shafter, thanks to Lt Col Matt Goodman,
Elks member and Americanism Committee
Chair.
The Star Spangled Banner was sung by
Augie Rey (Leading Knight)
Hawaii Pono’i was sung by Andy Watson
(Lecturing Knight) Augie Rey & Eddie
Kamai (above) joined in the patriotic
ceremony. ER Bud Lush: After moving
remarks of why we celebrate Memorial Day,
led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone
joined in singing “God Bless America” in
closing. The lodge then provided
Watermelon pieces to all in attendance.
Hmmm Ono!
Save the Date
MAJOR PROJECT EVENT
COMING IN AUGUST
Members Appreciation Day.
“The Magic of Membership”
A fun day at the Elks on Saturday, August 24
A Major Project event 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
General Volunteer Meeting on
Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m.
Call Augie Rey or Bobbe Joy 839-7311
More in the August Aloha Elk
ALOHA ELKS
CHILDREN CONTEST
“LET’S GO SCOOP
NET FISHING”
August 31, Poolside - Labor Day Weekend
Fishing Day starts at 11:00 a.m.
Contest begins at 12 noon.
Stay for a day of fun, attractions,
entertainment and prizes galore.
$5 donation per child; ages 5 to 12 can play.
Proceeds go to Children’s Christmas Party
Planning Committee.
Elk families and friends entering
contest eligible.
Call PIILANI (#383.2082)
for rules and details.