August

Green
Valley
Vol. 28, No.38
The Elks Thunder
AUGUST 2008
Green Valley, AZ
Lodge No. 2592
AN ALL-AMERICAN LODGE 1995-1996 and 2000-2001
From the Exalted Ruler
Phyliss Curran
M
y year so far is going well. There are
still a few ups and downs but nothing
that can’t be handled with the help of our great
membership. Together we can accomplish
anything.
I do not mean to repeat myself, but I would
like to give you an update on Flag Day. Thank
you to Hans Boensel, Chairman. Thank you to
the Auxiliary ladies for such wonderful food
and going the extra mile to make everyone
welcome; to Anne Berry for reading a very
impressive history of the various flags; to
PER and Lodge Secretary Tom Curran and
Hans Boensel for the beautiful presentation of
the various flags while Anne told the story of
each; to Chuck George, PDDGER. PER for his
beautiful response; the 19-member band from
Fort Huachuca and the Honor Guard from Davis
Monthan; to Larry Romero, PER for stepping in
at the last minute to take the place of the Esquire
who became ill; and last but not least, to all of
you who attended the ceremony on such a hot
day. You are true Americans and I am honored
to have met and known you. We had 209 people
attend this event, among them: Jim Green,
President of the Chamber of Commerce, Gabe
Zimmerman from Congresswoman’s Gabrielle
Giffords office, Tim Bee, President of Arizona
State Senate, Tom Dunn from Tim Bee’s office,
Fleet Reserve Association, Military Officers
Association, American Legion Post 66, Green
Valley Fire Department and our Sister Lodge
Sahuarita Lodge #2851.
I found the following story very moving and
want to share it with you: While traveling to
Chicago, a passenger noticed a Marine sergeant
travelling with a folded flag. Upon boarding
their flight, the passenger noticed the Marine
was sitting across the aisle. He turned to the
Marine and asked if he was heading home.
“No” the Marine responded. “Heading out?”
The passenger asked. “No, I’m escorting a
soldier home”. “Going to pick him up?” “No,
he is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq
and I’m taking him home to his family.” The
realization of what the Marine had been asked
to do hit the passenger like a ton of bricks. The
Marine had said it was an honor for him, and
although he didn’t know the soldier he had
delivered the news of his passing to the
soldier’s family and felt as if he knew them
after many conversations in so few days. The
passenger extended his hand and said, “Thank
you. Thank you for doing what you do so my
family and I can do what we do.”
Upon landing in Chicago, the pilot stopped
short of the gate and made the following
announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, I
would like to note that we have had the honor
of having Sergeant Steeley of the United
States Marine Corps join us on this flight.
He is escorting a fallen comrade back home
to his family. I ask that you remain in your
seats when we open the forward door to allow
Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his
fellow soldier.” Without a sound all did as
requested. The man who had talked with
the marine noticed the sergeant saluting the
casket as it was brought off the plane, and that
action made him proud to be an American. So
here is a public THANK YOU to our military
men and women for what they do so we can
live the way we do.
RED FRIDAYS
Very soon you will see a great many people
wearing red every Friday. The reason?
Americans who support our troops used to
be called the “silent majority”. We are no
longer silent, and are voicing our love for
God, country, and home in record-breaking
numbers. We are not organized, boisterous, or
overbearing. Many Americans, like you and
me and all our friends, simply want to support
our troops. Let’s make the United States a sea
of red and let our troops know that the “silent
majority” is on their side more than ever.
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PAST EXALTED RULERS OF LODGE No. 2592
THE ELKS THUNDER
Published monthly by
B.P.O.E.. Lodge No. 2592
2951 S. Camino Mercado
Green Valley, AZ. 85614
e-mail: [email protected] webpage- www.greenvalleyelks.org
520-625-2592
2008 - 2009 LODGE OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler.......................................................... Phyllis Curran (Tom)
Leading Knight.......................................................Tom Shanahan (June)
Loyal Knight...............................................................Jack Najar (Peggy)
Lecturing Knight............................................................Pat Hudson (Jim)
Secretary........................................................ Tom Curran, PER (Phyllis)
Treasurer.................................................. Raymond “Ray”Austin (Betty)
Esquire..........................................................Arturo Gabaldon (Rosanna)
Chaplain....................................................................Cheryl Ponzo (Jack)
Tiler..................................................................... Rose Mattarocci (Tom)
Inner Guard........................................................ Denny Scanlan (Valerie)
Organist.............................................................Tamara Kahrimanis(Reg)
Five-Year Trustee...........................................................Ray Zucker, PER
Four-Year Trustee............................................. Tom Bright, PER (Twyla)
Three-Year Trustee..........................................Mayme Specht, PER (Jim)
Two-Year Trustee..........................Chuck George PDDSVP, PER (Kathi)
One-Year Trustee.............................................Bert Imse, PER (Dorothy)
Presiding Justice........................................... Walter Henderson (Carolyn)
Mediator.................................................................. Chuck Shipman (Pat)
COMMITTEE-CHAIRS
Auditing & Accounting...............................................Arturo Gabaldon
Membership...................................................................Denny Scanlan
Indoctrination............................................................................. Tom Curran, PER
Investigation............................................................ Marty McCauley & Ray Harp
Lapsation................................................................... Tom Curran, PER
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES........................................ Nancy Shelton/Gary Roth
LODGE ACTIVITIES................................................................ All Chair Officers
Americanism..................................................................Sandy Schmidt
Protocol Tom Curran, PER...............................................Government Relations
Wally Geno, PER
Flag Day...........................................................................Hans Boensel
Memorial Day ..............................................................................Susan Trecartin
National Veterans Service Comm. .....Hans Boensel, Ed Orford & Nick Nickolas
Public Relations/Publicity.............................................................Carol Sturdevant
Elks National Foundation.......................................... Frank Sturdevant
1979-1980 John W. Kachel*
1980-1982 James Christensen*
1981-1982 Arnold R. Peterson
1982-1983 Nicholas S. Vitale*
1983-1984 Donald F. Ehritt
1984-1985 John E.. Bold*
1985-1986 Arthur R. Flood PDD
1986-1987 W. Wesley Percy*
1987-1988 Roy Youngblood*
1988-1989 William H. Bulman Sr.
1989-1990 Ralph E.. Seaton
1990-1991 John A. Boyajean*
1991-1992 Raymond C. Zucker
* Deceased
Robert C. Barry*
Richard E.. Flake
Wally Geno
Cliff Skogstrom
L.C. (Bert) Imse James A. Specht
Leo PavlovichPDDSVP
Leo PavlovichPDDSVP
Hugh T. Hall*
Tom Mattarocci
Mayme Specht
Charles “Chuck” Fitch
Charles “Chuck” Frey
Tom Curran
Tom Bright
Jim Kear
PAST EXALTED RULERS BY AFFILIATION
Elmer L. Abbott
William Atkins
Dean Brown
Jim Collins
John Deady*
Bill Durall
Charles George PDD
Edward F. King*
William Lampright
Mike Julya
*Deceased
Richard E. McCauley
Robert Miller
L.C. (Bill) Nevelle PSPPDD
Gerald Oleson
Alfred P. Pakan*
Jack D. Reeder
Larry Romero
William Scheffer
William Young
ATTENTION
ALL GREEN VALLEY AND
SAHUARITA ELK BOWLING MEMBERS
MEETINGS
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Accident Prevention............................................. Mayme Specht, PER
Community Image......................................................... Tom Shanahan
Historian..................................................................... Frank Sturdevant
House Committee...................................................................................Jack Ponzo
Bulletin Advertising/Editor..................................................................Betty Austin
Elks Major Projects.....................................................Carol Sturdevant Sexual Harassment..............................John Reed, Walter Settles, Rose Mattarocci Sickness and Distress............................................................ Tom Mattarocci, PER
ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES
Music.......................................................................Phyllis Curran, ER
Golf .................................................................................. Tom Rogers
Bingo............................................................................. Mike Wilkeson
Bowling............................................................................. Matt Medina
Greeters........................................... Chuck Shipman & Lee Mambretti
Pancake Breakfast........................... Rudy Sweisfurth & Jerry Conners
PER Association
President..................................................................... Tom Bright, PER
Secretary................................................................ Sonny Abbott, PER
Photography .............................................................. Jim Smith & Ken Haley
Ritual Team Coach..................... Tom Curran, PER, Bill Nevelle, PER
YOUTH ACTIVITIES..................................................... Cheryl Ponzo
Drug Awarness.....................................................................Jack Ponzo
Hoop Shoot....................................................Don Nix, Sandy Schmidt
Soccer Shoot-out......................................... Jack Najar, Jim Kear, PER
Student of the Month/Scholarship............................. Tom Bright, PER
Essay Contest................................................................... Larry Kossak
WebmasterArturo Gabaldon, Pat Hudson
Bulletin Publisher..................................................... Tom Curran, PER
1992-1993
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1994-1995
1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
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2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
A
ll Elk members who bowl or wish to bowl, in the Villagers Senior
Mixed League on Tuesday mornings.
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Date: September 2, 2008
Place: Green Valley Lanes
League start date: September 9, 2008
Start Time: 9:45 A.M. (Gives bingo players plenty of time to
get to the Lodge.)
All 2007-2008 Elk Senior League Board of Directors
(Officers and Team Captains.)
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Date: Friday, September 5, 2008
Place: Green Valley Lanes
Annual Coffee and General Membership Meeting. All Green Valley and
Sahuarita Elk members, new and old, spouses, widows, and widowers of
former spouses interested in bowling are invited and urged to attend.
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008 (Reserved)
Place: Elks Lodge #2592
Purpose: Meet new members. adopt 2008-2009 rules and
final formation of teams.
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raternally,
Matt Medina
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FROM THE LOYAL KNIGHT
The first thing a soldier says when asked what can be done to make
things better for him is, “We need your support and prayers.” Let’s get
the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear
something red every Friday.
REMINDER
What my Elks membership card really tells me?
I
hold in my hand a little scrap of paper, two by three inches in size.
It is of no intrinsic worth, not a bond, check, or receipt for values,
yet it is my most priceless possession. It is my membership card in
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of
America. It tells me that I am an American citizen-the proudest title in
all the world that can be conferred upon a man. It tells me that I am the
peer of emperors and kings, the ruler of my own destiny, the maker of
my own fortune. It tells me that I am a citizen of a land where democracy
rules, where brotherhood prevails, where tolerance holds sway, where
JUSTICE is enthroned. It tells me that I have joined with 800,000 other
Americans, in the pledging of allegiance to our country and its laws;
in placing the American flag first in our hearts as loyal Americans and
first upon our altars as loyal Elks. It tells me that I have entered into a
spiritual and material kinship with my fellow Elks to practice charity in
word and deed; to forgive and forget the faults of my brothers & sisters,
to hush the tongue of scandal and innuendo; to care for the crippled, the
hungry and the sick; and to be just to all mankind.
Members are the most important people in our Lodge. They are owners
of the lodge. Members are human beings with feelings and emotions who
present wants and needs for the lodge to fulfil with the most courteous
and attentive treatment possible. Members are the lifeblood of every
lodge and every lodge is dependent on them---not them on the lodge.
Together we make up the lodge, and as members let us always remember
that.
Also do not forget August 10th. Our Luau committee is planning a
fabulous day with Chef Fred planning one of his wonderful buffets and
with Two’s Company providing the music for dancing. I hope you are
planning on joining us.
I would like to thank Mike Lurkins for the great job he has done in
painting the dining room, also the Auxiliary who footed the bill.
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AN IRISH BLESSING
raternally,
Jack Najar
May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in
your heart, and warmed by the smile of the people you love.
F
raternally,
Phyllis Curran
AWARDS
SECRETARY’S DESK
T
he Front Office is a place of business, our mission is to give the
best possible customer friendly service to all of our members. In
order to do so, we ask that you do not gather by the Greeters Desk and
engage in loud conversation. This is disruptive to both the staff and the
greeter, especially when they are on the phone with other members. Your
cooperation in this manner is greatly appreciated.
We welcome all the spouses and guests who patronize our Lodge,
having lunch and playing bridge. The Bridge Teams must provide a list
of the players in their group to the Greeter. This list must be sponsored
by an Elk, a spouse or a widow. If a list is not provided to the Greeter,
the players who are not Elks, spouses or widows will not be allowed to
enter the Lodge.
At the Grand Lodge Convention a $3.00 increase in assessments was
proposed and passed. I will have more on this later.
A
t the Lodge meeting, June 23, 2008, Cheryl Ponzo, Chaplain,
was presented with an award for being 2nd place in National
Competition for Youth Brochure. Tom Curran, PER, Lodge Secretary,
was also presented with an award in recognition of the assistance
provided to the Elks Magazine, insuring that each entitled member of
the Lodge is on the national mailing list of the Order’s publication.
Appreciation was expressed for the regular submission of membership
and address change notices.
If you find some mistakes in this bulletin, please consider
that they are there for a very good reason. We put a little
something in for everyone!
F
raternally,
Tom
The deadline for receiving all material for publication is Aug. 12th
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PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS!
Green Valley Paint & Varnish, Inc.
Interior/Exterior
Ceiling/Drwall Repair
Cabinet Refinishing
Mike Lurkins Owner
648-2271
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS
A
rizona Elks Major Projects, Inc. is sponsoring their 2nd annual
“Elks at Sea Cruise”. It is a 7 night Western Caribbean cruise
aboard the Royal Caribbean “Voyager of the Seas”. It will leave
on February 22nd and return March 1, 2009. It will depart from
Galveston, Texas and visit the following ports: Cozumel, MexicoRoatan, Honduras-Costa Maya, Mexico and Yucatan (Progreso),
Mexico. Please call an agent at (520) 721-2300 or 888-666-1045
(outside Tucson area) for more information and to reserve a cabin.
$250 deposit per person will reserve your cabin. Your participation
supports the Steele Children’s Research Center and the Arizona Elks
Youth Camp. Last year the cruise earned AEMP $10,000!
A fund raiser for AEMP is planned for Sunday, November 30, 2008.
It will be a dinner dance and silent auction/raffle. Mid Life Crisis will
be providing the music. Please put it on your schedule.
Tours to the Steele Children’s Research Center are scheduled to
resume in September. I will start calling all of you who are signed up
to go as soon as I get a confirmed date.
D
uring the month of May, and through the 15th of June, an Adult
Diaper Drive was held to benefit the Community Food Bank
located in Green Valley. The total pounds of diapers was 119. Pictured
at the Community Food Bank delivering the diapers are the co-chairs
of Community Activities at the Lodge, Nancy Shelton and Gary Roth.
Thanks to the PELP’s and to all others who made monetary donations
and diaper donations.
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raternally,
Carol Sturdevant, Chairperson
F
raternally,
Nancy Shelton
ANNUAL DRIVE
BLOOD DRIVE
FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES
O
n June 16, 2008, we had another successful blood drive! We
had 34 units of whole blood donated and 4 units of double red
cells for a total of 42 units of blood. That number of units will help
approximately 126 people. Thank you to all of you who so generously
donated blood and to those who made monetary donations of $66.00.
Also thank you to all who worked registering blood donors and who
worked the day of the blood drive.
Our next blood drive will be held on Monday, October 20, 2008,
from 8 am to 2 pm. Pre-registration will begin Tuesday, September 2,
2008, from 5-7 pm in the lobby at the Lodge. They will be held every
Friday at that time. Together we can save lives.
T
he annual school supply drive began June 15,
2008. There is a large box in the lobby where you
may put your donations. The following is the supply
list: Scissors, glue sticks, box of tissues, zip lock
bags (any size), one package of dry erase markers,
back packs, crayons, colored pencils, scotch tape, and
hand sanitizer. Donations are greatly appreciated and
needed by the children. Thank you.
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raternally,
Carol Sturdevant, Chairperson
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THE NATIONAL VETERANS
SERVICE COMMITTEE
VETERANS AT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
T
he Green Valley Elks Lodge hosted 24 veterans and 5 staff/helpers
at the Pancake Breakfast they had on Sunday, June 22, 2008. The
veterans were all transported from the Veterans Hospital in Tucson.
Individual certificates of appreciation for serving our country were
presented to all who attended. The Elks host the veterans once each
month at the Pancake Breakfast.
HANS BOENSEL, NICK NICHOLAS AND ED ORFORD
O
n Saturday the 14th of June, a lot of planning and good luck came
together. The plan was to make it a very special Flag Day Ceremony.
We had the 36th Army Band from Fort Huachuca (19 members), under
the direction of WO-1 Donna Clickner and three members of the Davis
Monthan Honor Guard Detail. Pictured below from left to right are:
Nick Nicholas, SSGT Charles Figgins, SRA Fernando Gonzales, SRA
Violeta Martinez and Hans Boensel. Nick and Hans presented them with
Certificates of Appreciation for a job well done for Flag Day.
Pictured of presentation of certificates: Connie McKinney, Jay Marshall,
Tracey Bailey (the one being presented a certificate), Andy Comparetto,
Gene Puckett, and Richard Holenka.
With over 200 members, dignitaries and the Elks. The Elks Auxiliary
as usual under the “Helm” of June Shanahan outdid themselves again
with the food preparation and refreshments. There was enough food
to feed “An Army” which is exactly what we did. As I said before in a
message, in all my years of work with large associations this Auxiliary
is the best I have ever dealt with. Ladies, thank you one and all, we
could not have done this without you.
Recently, The Veterans Committee also received an award from the
Arizona Elks Association called the Veterans Remembrance Award,
First Place 2007-2008 Green Valley Elks Lodge 2592. This shows that
we are recognized as “Doers” and I want to thank Nick and Ed for the
great job they are doing to make this possible. We like what we do and
it shows.
VETERANS GROUP
Back row left to right: Kevin Well, Charles Greeney, Lester Criner,
Jennie & Larry Romero, Elks servers, Edna Makie, Mary Jane Harp,
Elks server, Jose Renson, Ray Harp, Elks server, Rita Ramey, Fred
Hall, Elks Chef, Joe Soct, Andrew Comparetto, Jay Marshall. Front
row: Hans Boensel, Gene Puckett, Jerry Carufel, Tracey Bailey, Cindy
Johnson, Richard Holenka, and Phyllis Curran, Exalted Ruler.
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raternally,
Hans Boensel
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HOUSE COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE AND STAFF ACTION UNDERWAY
ON THESE APPLICATIONS
FOR AFFILIATION
(by initiation, unless otherwise)
APPLICANT
T
his month, while we are enjoying our newly redecorated Dining
Rooms and Hostess areas, compliments of the Elks Auxiliary.
Members will notice that we will have professionally cleaned the
carpets, upholstered chairs and booths. The cleaning is scheduled for
August 4th. The scheduling of the cleaning took longer than anticipated
due to the availability of the cleaning service. Please enjoy our new
look and do bring your guests to enjoy our restaurant.
Our costs of food supplies, liquor, wine and beer continue to increase
from our suppliers. Costs include fuel and delivery surcharges which
are continuing to increase. The House Committee is responsible to
operate the Lodge Club to the benefit of our members. We are required
to insure that our costs of facility operations and supplies are adequately
met. While we have not had to raise our prices for some time, we are
reviewing whether a price increase may be necessary in the near future.
We want our members to understand that we will only increase prices if
absolutely required to maintain our Club without sustaining losses which
could be disastrous to our future. Thank you for your understanding of
this situation.
PROSPER
John Anderson.............................................................Barbara Fallon
103 S. Paseo Quinta #D
James Berg................................................................Richard Phillips
741W. Placita Dela Cotonia
William Frensley......................................................... Gordon Sebby
1130 La Canoa
John Gieb.................................................................... Gordon Sebby
1997 W. Acacia Bluff Dr.
Charles Moore.....................................................................John Neff
1868 Desert Lark Pass
Thomas Scarlett......................................................... Thomas Calcut
319 N. Calle Del Diablo
Russell Stoll...........................................................Douglas Cameron
1956 W. Calle Estio
Lyle Wheeler............................................................ Howard Lanyon
569 W. Aspenwood
Harold Dalby................................................................... Tom Curran
17078 S. La Canada
CR...................... Sahuarita, AZ #2851
Hans Campestini.............................................................. Dan Martin
5171 S. Paseo Gemelos
CR.................... Lake City, WA #1800
John Riely....................................................................Nancy Collins
4214 S. Via De Febrero
AD...............Green Valley, AZ #2592
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raternally,
Jack Ponzo, House Committee Chair
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Jack Ponzo, Chairman
Nancy Collins, Ray Greeley
Bob Monk, Larry Romero
MEMBERSHIP STATUS
APRIL 2008
Number of members 4/01/08 ......................2423 Year -to- Date
Increases:
Initiates................................ 50
Transfers ins......................... 08
Reinstatements..................... 01 +59
Decreases:
Dropped................................ 16
Transfer outs......................... 02
Absolute Dimits.................... 03
Deceased................................ 15 -36
Year -to- Date net.................................................. +23
Number of Members 6/30/08............................. 2446
Delinquents........................................................... 134
Applications on hand 50
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
A
t Indoctrination I have been asking the new members for a $10.00
donation pledge for their first year which equates to $0.90 per
month. I am sure that this is something most of us can do. Now is the
time for all good Elks to come to the aid of their Lodge. You can either
deliver your checks to the Lodge Secretary, Tom Curran, or obtain a
mailer from the front office.
Please plan to attend the Hawaiian Luau that will be held Sunday,
August 10, 2008, and enjoy great fun and camaraderie.
Proud to be an Elk.
THANK YOU !!!!
T
hank you to the membership that responded to the Zip Code
change. Your cooperation in this matter means saving a
tremendous amount of time of looking up a total of 2446 members
to see if your zip code has changed. I’m sure we have not received
them all, so we encourage you to please submit a change as soon as
possible.
F
raternally,
Frank Sturdevant, Chairman, ENF
The Office Staff.
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IN MEMORY OF
In Memoriam
ALEX P. CAPITAN
He has passed into the light which is beyond the valley
of the Shadow of Death.
The places that have known him shall know him no
more, But his virtues are written upon the tablets
by
Harvey & Alberta Condon
Don & Diane Bass
Georgia Keris
Jack & Ann Pearce
Myron & Donna Thiel
Bob & Arra Willis
of love and memory
JOSEPH JOHNSTON
Born: June 11, 1914 Oklahoma
Initiated: September 4, 1990 Nutley, New Jersey #1290
Affiliated: January 12, 1998
Passed Away: July 7, 2008
BARBARA ASKIN
by
Don & Diane Bass
Carl & Jeanne Svanberg
Myron & Donna Thiel
NORMAN SEARLE
Born: April 21, 1927 N. Providence, Rhode Island
Initiated: October 25, 1999
Passed Away: June 12, 2008
SICKNESS AND DISTRESS
Tom Mattarocci - Chairman
DALE L. TRAYLOR
Please contact me at 520-393-0135 if you know of anyone who
is seriously ill or in a hospital or nursing home. We will gladly
send a card or visit them and let them know that we care and are
thinking of them.
Jean Gray, Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain, will send a card to
any member or spouse who is a member in the Auxiliary.
If you hear of the death of a member, please notify our
Office Secretary, Betty Austin (520-625-2592), who will send a
condolence card and, if necessary, will issue a spouse card to the
widow/widower.
Born: November 6, 1932 Juneau, Alaska
Initiated: November 27, 2006
Passed Away: June 12, 2008
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raternally,
Tom
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FLAG DAY CELEBRATION
O
n Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 9:00 am the Green Valley Elks Lodge #2592 celebrated Flag Day. An
Honor Guard from Davis Monthan Air Force Base conducted the changing of the Flag and the Army
Band from Fort Huachuca provided support music for the program. The event was open to the public and
over 200 people attended. The purpose of the service was to honor our country’s Flag. During the course
of the ceremony the anniversary of the Flag’s birth is celebrated in the giving of the Flag’s history and the
achievements attained beneath Its folds are recalled in the response.
On June 14, 1907, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks began declaring June 14th as Flag Day,
and in 1908, the group mandated that every local Elks lodge observe Flag Day with a ceremony. Flag Day
was officially established June 14, 1916, but it was not permanently designed as Flag Day until 1949 by
an act of Congress.
Following the ceremony the Auxiliary of Green Valley Elks Lodge served refreshments. Pictured below
are the Fort Huachuca Army Band and the Honor Guard from Davis Monthan Air Force Base.
LODGE OFFICERS AND DIGNITARIES
In the back row left to right: Gabe Zimmerman,from Congresswoman’s Gabriell Giffords office. L.C. (Bill) Nevelle, PSPPDD.PER, Rose Mattarocci,
Tiler, Tom Shanahan, Leading Knight, Pat Hudson, Lecturing Knight, Jack Najar, Loyal Knight, Phyllis Curran, Exalted Ruler, Larry Romero, PER,
State Senate President, Tim Bee, and Chuck George, PDDGER. PER .Front row left to right: Hans Boensel, Co-Chairman of National Veterans
Service Committee and Chairperson for Flag Day and Tom Curran, PER and Lodge Secretary.
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WELCOME
AMERICANISM
PLEASE EXTEND A HANDSHAKE AND
“OLD GLORY!”
WELCOME TO THESE NEW MEMBERS
T
his famous name was coined by Captain William Driver,
a shipmaster of Salem, Massachusetts, in 1831. As he was
leaving on one of his many voyages aboard the brig CHARLES
DOGGETT - and this one would climax with the rescue of the
mutineers of the BOUNTY - some friends presented him with a
beautiful flag of twenty four stars. As the banner opened to the ocean
breeze for the first time, he exclaimed “Old Glory!”
He retired to Nashville in 1837, taking his treasured flag from his
sea days with him. By the time the Civil War erupted, most everyone
in and around Nashville recognized Captain Driver’s “Old Glory.”
When Tennessee seceded from the Union, Rebels were determined to
destroy his flag, but repeated searches revealed no trace of the hated
banner.
Then on February 25th, 1862, Union forces captured Nashville and
raised the American flag over the capital. It was a rather small ensign
and immediately folks began asking Captain Driver if “Old Glory”
still existed. Happy to have soldiers with him this time, Captain Driver
went home and began ripping at the seams of his bedcover. As the
stitches holding the quilt-top to the batting unravelled, the onlookers
peered inside and saw the 24-starred original “Old Glory”!
Captain Driver gently gathered up the flag and returned with the
soldiers to the capitol. Though he was sixty years old, the Captain
climbed up to the tower to replace the smaller banner with his beloved
flag. The Sixth Ohio Regiment cheered and saluted - and later adopted
the nickname “Old Glory” as their own, telling and re-telling the story
of Captain Driver’s devotion to the flag we honor yet today.
Captain Driver’s grave is located in the old Nashville City
Cemetery, and is one of three (3) places authorized by act of Congress
where the Flag of the United States may be flown 24 hours a day
George & Kathleen Chute
Michael & Betty Gervan
Kevin & Paula McAfee
Fred & Ruth Rossi
Edwin Smith
Susan Vecsey
Keth & Deborah Vincent
F
raternally,
Sandy Schmidt
ELKS GOLF LEAGUE
V.A. NEEDS YOUR
I
n August we will go down to Rio Rico for one event and stay in
GV to play at Canoa Hills, Haven and San Ignacio. Check the
bulletin boards for sign-up sheets, cost , time, etc.
The new golf year will begin September 1, with an outing at Torres
Blancas. Annual dues (unchanged from last year) of $8 will be
due at that time. All golfers who participate in a minimum of four
events during the golf year will be eligible for the championship
tournament scheduled for February 23, 2009.
I
tems they need: current magazines, books, bedding, personal
hygiene items, games, puzzles, men’s clothing, women’s clothing,
shoes, and stamps. If you have too much to bring into the Lodge
please call Nick Nickolas at 777-5741 or Ed Orford at 393-1626.
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AUGUST 17TH
Birthday coupon valid
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Only
AUGUST 2008
PANCAKES
BISCUITS AND GRAVY
SCRAMBLED EGGS
BACON AND SAUSAGE
JUICE AND COFFEE
GREEN VALLEY ELKS
B.P.O.E.. #2592
For those Elk Members of #2592 in good standing having a
birthday this month, this coupon is good for the menu price
of one entrée (not to exceed $10.00)
Please make reservations with the Hostess.
(Present coupon to server when ordering)
Time 8:30-12 Noon
$6.00 Per Person
Tickets at the Door
Name:__________________________________
Date of Birth:_ ___________________________
Membership No:__________________________
*Must be a Member with a valid card.
This does not include Widows or Spouses.
(Coupon not valid after August 31st )
Elks and their
guests are welcome
ELKS BINGO
Now starts at 1PM
1. EARLY-BIRD COVERALL
E. FOR Elks - $100.00
2. JUNIOR JACKPOT - $500.00
Starts at 52 numbers progresses weekly
3. SENIOR JACKPOT - $1000.00
Starts at 52 numbers progresses bi-weekly
Consolation $200.00
4. 16 GAMES IN ALL
$70.00 Minimum
ELKS LODGE
Every Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
All Year Long
**PUBLIC INVITED**
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AUXILIARY CALENDAR, August, 2008
From
The
Elks’
Auxiliary..
Board Meeting: No Elks Auxiliary Board or Luncheon: August
Board Meeting: September 3rd
2:00 p.m. – Antler Room
Luncheon: September 10th
Social Hour: 11:30 a.m. Luncheon 12:15 p.m. Program 1:15 p.m.
MENU:
Bow-Tie Pasta Chicken Salad, Rolls, Brownie
********
PROGRAM:
Barbershop Quartet Concert
********
Reservations for the September luncheon are due the first Wednesday
of the month by 3:00 p.m. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED!! Send check
for $9.50. Elks Auxiliary members and their guests only. Mail to Elks
Auxiliary P.O. Box 1493 Green Valley, Arizona 85622-1493. Call
Carol Greer, 648-2032, CJ Settles, 648-0825 or Dorothy Riley, 6483117 reservation chairpersons for any other information.
A
ny of you who have been to the Lodge recently, I’m sure have
noticed the wonderful paint job and new cornices in the dining
room. Give yourself a pat on the back ladies, without you, this wouldn’t
have happened.
Our Chili Cook-Off was held on Sunday, July 6th, and it was very
successful. We had 14 entries in competition with Chef Fred. It’s
amazing, how many different ways chili can be prepared. The firemen
that were our tasting judges had a hard time narrowing the field down
to three winners. First Place went to Sylvia Wilson, Second was
Kathi George, and Third was Jan Schade. It is interesting that all
three winners are Board Members. The firemen judged the chili by
number only, they had no idea who the cooks were. Congratulations
to everyone that entered, you are all winners! Thanks to everyone that
helped make this project a success, but an extra thank you goes to Tom
Bright, who sweated bullets out in that warm kitchen, and to Chuck
George, who saved the day by running the dishwasher.
As you know, we are an integral part of the pancake breakfast crew
providing coffee servers, and clean up help. Recently we have had some
people sign up to work and not show up. If you are scheduled to work
and cannot make it, please let BB Haywood or Connie McLynn know,
so they can replace you. Their phone numbers are in the directory.
At Christmas time we visit Del Coronado Apartments and deliver
Christmas gifts to deserving seniors. As you travel this summer, please
accumulate the soap, shampoo and, conditioners etc, that you get at
your hotel and bring them back for this worthy project. They can be
left at the greeter’s desk, with my name on them, and I will see that
they are distributed at Christmas.
Charity is the lifeblood of our Auxiliary and the need today is greater
than ever. Don’t forget to bring your food donation to the September
luncheon.
Last but not least, we come to the subject of DUES.
It has come to my attention that many members have not paid their dues
for this year. I’m sure it is simply an oversight, and would appreciate
it if you could help us get this corrected. Your check for $10.00 can be
left at the greeter’s desk or mailed to our P.O. Box 1493, Green Valley,
AZ 85622-1493.
All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single
lovely action.
We warmly welcome our newest Auxiliary member: Pam Carlone
********
Newcomer’s Coffee will resume September 17th. Call Mary John ,
625-6751 or Betty McCauley, 399-0539
**********
IF YOU KNOW OF AN ILL OR BEREAVED MEMBER:
Please call Diane Bissell, 399-1392 (filling in for Jean Gray)
*********
The Elks Auxiliary support of the Green Valley Food Bank is an ongoing project; needs have increased by 60%! Please remember the
Food Bank by bringing cans of food, a personal hygiene product or
a cash donation to the monthly luncheons. You will receive a free
RAFFLE ticket!!!!
*********
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Please call BB Haywood, 867-6474 or
Connie McLynn, 625-1281
*********
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 10th, dig out your Hawaiian shirts, and grass skirts and join
everyone for a LUAU!
*********
October 12th, ELKTOBERFEST at the lodge – come for the beer, brats
and Bavarian Band music!!
*********
F
raternally,
June Shanahan, President
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Membership in the Auxiliary of B.P.O.E. #2592 is open to the spouse,
surviving spouse or an Elk in good standing. To join the Auxiliary,
complete an application form (available at the Greeter’s Desk), and
submit along with your check for $15.00 (NO CASH PLEASE) made
payable to the Elk’s Auxiliary for the 2008-2009 dues. Renewal dues
are $10.00 payable by April 1st of each year.