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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” 2 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 Contact Lodge Secretary - for info re Elks Speech Therapy Program - for info re Aloha Elk ads. SICKNESS AND DISTRESS Keith Williams....................................923-5525 Copy Deadline: 10th of month All submissions are subject to an editing process which may include omissions or revisions. Mark Moore, Editor E-mail: [email protected] The Aloha Elk is published monthly by 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 616 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 7 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 8 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 27 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. 41 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. 4 3 2 5 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. 48 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. 20 19 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. 13 Golf - Prince 7:32 a.m. Kevin Mau 6 - 10 p.m. 17 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 14 :46 a.m. 6 12 11 10 9 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. 21 24 23 22 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. 28 29 VFW Post 616 10 a.m. Morning Exercise Group 8 - 9 a.m. Kevin Mau 7 - 10 p.m. 30 31 GRAND LODGE CONVENTION 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 Reno, Nevada w w w . 27 Golf - Hawaii Kai 6:54 a.m . 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 26 25 e l k s 6 1 6 . o r g 9 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.