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Elks Tracks

VOLUME 57, NO. 9 December 2013

www.westcovinaelks.org

West Covina Elks Lodge #1996 West Covina, California

2020202020ththththth Annual Annual Annual Annual AnnualChristmasChristmasChristmasChristmasChristmasTree LaneTree LaneTree LaneTree LaneTree Lane

Sunday December 15th 2013Sunday December 15th 2013Sunday December 15th 2013Sunday December 15th 2013Sunday December 15th 2013Spaghetti DinnerSpaghetti DinnerSpaghetti DinnerSpaghetti DinnerSpaghetti Dinner

Door Open 2:00pmDoor Open 2:00pmDoor Open 2:00pmDoor Open 2:00pmDoor Open 2:00pmDinner 3:00pmDinner 3:00pmDinner 3:00pmDinner 3:00pmDinner 3:00pm

Adults: $8:00Adults: $8:00Adults: $8:00Adults: $8:00Adults: $8:00Children under 12: $6.00Children under 12: $6.00Children under 12: $6.00Children under 12: $6.00Children under 12: $6.00“NO SAVING OF TABLES”“NO SAVING OF TABLES”“NO SAVING OF TABLES”“NO SAVING OF TABLES”“NO SAVING OF TABLES”

Tree Festivities begin at 5:00pmTree Festivities begin at 5:00pmTree Festivities begin at 5:00pmTree Festivities begin at 5:00pmTree Festivities begin at 5:00pmBring your family & friendsBring your family & friendsBring your family & friendsBring your family & friendsBring your family & friends

Join Us for theGrandaddy of them All!

Rose Bowl Game January 1stLodge is open for the Big Game

Doors Open at 1:00pmFood, Fun, Raffles

Elks Tracks NonProfit Bulletin Published monthly by

West Covina Elks Lodge No. 1996841 W. Merced Ave., West Covina Ca. 91790

Lodge Lounge(626) 338-8111Lodge Office: (626) 962-0113

Office Hours Tues.-Fri. 9:00am-5:00pmClub Manager & Lease Info:

C(909) 957-6724 O(626) 338-2119FAX: (626) 960-3512The Elks Lodge Website is:

www.westcovinaelks.org

West Covina Elks Lodge #1996 Committee Chairpersons 2013-2014

Accident Claims Advisor Phil Hawkins, PER 626-918-0883Americanism Willie Koskela, PER 626-815-2560Audio/Lighting Lee Schwartz 626-334-8179Auditor Bob Hollis-Brau PER 909-622-9861Bingo Temporary Appointments Harold Simon Co-Chairman Judith Lumbreras 626-587-6489BLT Tony Luzzi 626-498-9697 Co-Chairperson Judith Lumbreras 626-587-6489Breakfast Chuck Dalool, PER 626-332-6945Bulletin Director/Editor Ben Ortega ER/PER 626-918-7952Christmas Tree Lane John Kemp 626-963-3921Clown Association Laffe Happer Jr. 626-332-9672Crab Crack Ben Ortega, ER/PER 626-926-4046 Co-Chairman Chuck Dalool, PER 626-332-6945Cribbage Club Norm Nikodym 909-319-6488Drug Awareness Joanna Howard 909-392-2685Decorating Committee CeCe Burke 626-274-6777Elks National Foundation Bob Hollis-Brau PER 909-622-9861Elks Memorial Charlene Rasmussen 626-332-9727Flag Day Rosalie Leon 626-339-4396Funeral Service Robert Gubrud PER Co-Chairman Chuck Dalool, PER 626-332-6945Good Timers Al Bellew 626-358-2613Greeters Willie Koskela, PER 626-815-2560Hoop Shoot Willie Koskela, PER 626-815-2560House Committee Chairman Robert Burke 714-915-2731House Rules Chuck Dalool, PER 626-332-6945Indoctrination Michael Salazar,PER 626-827-6700Investigations Jill Murphy 562-652-3873Lapsation Joanna Howard 909-392-2685Laughlin Trip Chuck Dalool PER 626-332-6945 Co-Chairman Joanna Howard 909-392-2685Lodge Activities Dana Williams 714-240-1647Mail Out Victor Tolle 626-253-7395Major Project Judith Lumbreras 626-587-6489Major Project 50/50 Chuck Sawyer 909-599-4890 Co-Chairman Warren Burton 626-331-1302Membership Joanna Howard 909-392-2685 Co-Chairman Willie Koskela PER 626-815-2560Mobile Pancake Maker Vince McCauley 626-422-2812MDA John Hughes 626-338-9516Mothers Day Charlene Rasmussen 626-332-9727New Years Eve Dana Williams 714-240-1647Paper & Cans Chuck Sawyer 909-599-4890PER Association Pres. Bob Hollis-Brau PER 909-622-9861Photographer Shirley Schwartz 626-334-8179 Asst. Photographer Robert Burke 714-915-2731Presiding Justice Phil Hawkins, PER 626-918-0883Public Relations/Publicity Robert Burke 714-915-2731Ritual Coaches Chuck Dalool PER 626-332-6945Roamin Elks Dick Canzoneri 626-358.8182Safety & Repair Assessement Art Benson 626-536-0276Scholarships Willie Koskela 626-815-2560Scouting David Cox 626-258-7645Sickness & Distress Judith Lumbreras 626-587-6489Super Bowl Robert Burke 714-915-2731

Dana Williams 714-240-1647Veterans Michael Salazar,PER 626-827-6700Web Site Webmaster Ben Ortega, PER 626-926-4046Youth Activities Willie Koskela, PER 626-815-2560

Exalted Ruler Ben Ortega 626-926-4046Leading Knight Judith Lumbreras 626-587-6489Loyal Knight Dana W.Williams714-240-1647Lecturing Knt. Julie Gomez 626-222-2935Treasurer Chuck Dalool 626-332-6945Tiler Lafe Harper Jr. 626-332-9672Secretary Gale Warren 626-331-8481

1st Year Vince McCauley 626-422-28122nd Year Jerry Warren 714-292-13023rd Year Yolanda Garcia 626-826-89384th Year Don Backofen 626-337-61305th Year Dannie Parker 818-371-5232

Appointed OfficersEsquire Jill Murphy 562 652-3873Chaplain Charlene Rasmussen 626-332-9727Inner Guard Rosalie Leon 626-339-4396Organist Pat Mower 626-962-6221

2013-2014 LODGE OFFICERS

LODGE TRUSTEES

Appointed House CommitteeRobert Burke ~ Mickey LeivoDana Williams ~ Rosalie Leon

Robert Leon

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Where has thee year gone? The holidayseason is upon us once again, and againI’m ill prepared. No Matter my thoughtprocess back in May, it seems thepreceding months before Christmasalways seem to elude me. Though westill have a month or so to go, I will bein the overcrowded malls on December24th. I hate to admit it but some mayfind my behavior to be a somewhatprocrastinating and they would be right.I know the clock is ticking, but yet Iwait until the final minutes. Maybeit’s the thrill of running with the clockthat is my true motivator or maybe Iperform better under pressure. WriterDon Marquis once wrote“Procrastination is the art of keepingup with yesterday”. Webster’sdictionary defines procrastination as;putting off or delaying or deferring anaction to a later time. We allprocrastinate to a certain degree, but asmall percentage of us would beconsidered chronic or habitual. Now,I’m aware that being a procrastinatorcould be considered a very bad thingby most folks. If I sat down and watchedTV, avoided and put off my duties andresponsibilities I would agree this tobe a character flaw. Let’s think outsidethe box for a moment and ponder thisnotion. If one delays one action to do amore important action, is that evenprocrastination at all? Say I put offChristmas shopping to the very lastminute because my family, work lifeand lodge are taking most of my time.I say to you that is the very noble act ofdelay management. No one can frownupon working late, spending neededtime with your family or volunteeringto a worthy cause to be lazy or aprocrastinator. We all have a lot ofthings to do. Sometimes more thanwe can possible do. It should beconsidered intelligent how we manageour delays. My brothers and sisterslive by this rule: If you’re going toprocrastinate, procrastinate well! MerryChristmas to all and remember this isthe season of giving. Open your heartand give not only to family and friends,but the less fortunate. The greatest giftyou will receive is the smile you willsee when you give to someone youdon’t know.

“Do not neglect to do good and toshare what you have, for such sacrificesare pleasing to God”. Hebrews13:16

Fraternally,Dana W. WilliamsLoyal Knight

Hello Elk Sisters & Brothers,It’s starting to look a lot likeCHRISTMAS…all around theElks. So have you seen it? Doyou have it? Have you caught it?The Christmas spirit! This is theseason of giving and sharing. Atime to reach out in Brotherly Loveto those that need us thisChristmas season!!Last month, Dale and I wentthrough many sorrowful dayswith the loss of his mother, MelbaWalker. We were so blessed tohave my family, close friends, andour Elks Brothers and Sistersreach out to help us in so manyways. I want to say a huge thankyou to all of you that were therefor him. He truly felt the love offamily, and what it means to befamily. We really experienced themeaning of Brotherly Love.With the Christmas spirit findingyou this month, I challenge youto reach out and do somethingdifferent in passing on yourBrotherly Love: donating toChristmas Tree Lane, bringing insome can foods for the needy(something Lorene Munoz issetting up), helping on a Lodgecommittee, maybe even helpingat a homeless shelter, or writingout Christmas cards and takingthem to the nearby convalescenthomes. Whatever you choose todo, just do it with the spirit ofGod in you. Have fun and seehow many smiles you can make.There are a good deal of thingsgoing on this month at our Lodge.There’s a great line-up ofentertainment on Friday andSaturday nights. Mark yourcalendars and come on down.Continue to get involve and doyour part but most importantly,let’s continue having fun!

Your Lecturing Knight,Julie A. Gomez

Greetings members and familieslet’s cruises the news! Correction,typing error. The new motto forus Elks is “Elks live, Elks give.” Iwant to tell you all how proud Iam about our San Gabriel ValleyDistrict we are in 1st place in ElksNational Foundation for raising$13.75 per capita. Elks NationalFoundation helps lodges meetlocal needs by investing up to $8.5million this year. Helping Elksbuild stronger communitiesthrough programs that supportyouth, serve Veterans, and meetneeds in areas where us Elks liveand work. I would like to send aspecial thanks to all bingovolunteers who help us throughthe year. It is the season ofGiving. Extend out your hand andpass along to the grieving and lessfortunate. That will fill you withthe Christmas Spirit, Joy, andHappiness that is greater than anygift you can possibly receive.December brings us together forso many great events starting withthe Annual MDA Christmasparty, our Elks Memorial Service,Christmas Tree Lane and ourNew Year’s Eve Celebration (TheLight’s on Broadway) that ourLoyal Knight Dana Williams andhis team are putting together forall of us. Buy your tickets earlyand also check your Elks Tracksfor other events. Let me end bywishing you all the blessing ofPeace, Love and Joy thisChristmas and Always.

Your Leading Knight,Judith Lumbreras

Dear Members,

On behalf of my wife Terry and Iwe would like to wish you all aHappy and Safe Holiday Season.

This past year has been morechallenging than last year but wecontinue to forge ahead in the rightdirection. You have probably noticedthat there has been a slight increase inbar prices .25 cents across the board.Club Management is updating theLodge menus and they should beimplemented late November or 1st

week in December. Some slow sellingitems will be removed and some itemsreplaced with what we hope willappeal more to our members. Therewill also be some slight priceadjustments to the menu; we studiedthis very carefully before the decisionwas made. The cost of goods andutilities continues to rise andupstream in July of 2014 we arelooking at a mandatory $1.00 an hourincrease in minimum wage. Theincreases of our Hall rentals andleases have made it possible to keepthese price increases modest. Iappreciate your understanding withthese difficult but necessarydecisions. Members we have many activitiesin store for you this month.December 1st we have the MDAChildren’s Christmas Party hosted byJohn Hughes, if you would like todonate your time or make a monetarydonation or gifts please contact John. We also have our 20th AnnualChristmas Tree Lane on December15th and in 20 years I haven’t won atree yet hum! To kick out the old and kick in thenew we have our “The Lights onBroadway” New Year’s EveCelebration. Come join us at one orall of these events. Keep the Spirit ofChristmas Alive, God Bless

Fraternally,

Ben Ortega, PERExalted Ruler

The Faults Of Our Members We Write Upon The Sands,Their Virtues Upon The Tablets Of Love And Memory....

December Officers Duty Schedule

November Fridays Greeters Schedule

6-7 Lafe Harper Jr. ~ Rosalie Leon13-14 Jill Murphy ~ Julie Gomez20-21 Vince McCauley ~ Charles Dalool27-28 Jerry Warren ~ Gale Warren

DEC 6, ROBERT & ROSIE LEONDEC 13—GALE & JERRY WARRENDEC 20—JULIE GOMEZ & JUDITH LUMBRERASDEC. 27—WARREN BURTON & AL BELLEW

In Memorium

SundayDecember

22nd4:00 to7:00pm

Family, Friends & GuestAre Welcomed! Join UsFor Our Annual Holiday

Social Gathering.Share your favorite treat.

Dear Members,I would like to thank all our members that have opened their hearts anddevotion to our nation’s Veteran’s and active duty military. This year wetogether have raised monies and given from our homes and hearts to showthem that we love them and are thankful as Elks and Americans. You havelived up to our orders pledge of, “So long as there are veterans, theBenevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” I thankyou. As we enter the holidays that are hardest for all service members thatare away from their families, let us keep them and their families in ourthoughts and prayers. One way we could reach out to those overseas andin hospitals recovering is through the “Holiday Mail for Heroes” ,sponsored by the red cross. You merely get a simple card, address it“Dear Service Member and sign it, you can write a message as well. NoLetters, just cards The mail however many you would like to: HolidayMail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capital Heights, MD, 20791-5456. Iknow it is short notice but you must have these to the address by December6. I apologize for the short notice. Last month was Veterans RemembranceMonth and we honored our Lodge’s vets with an appreciation dinner. Itwas a warm gathering of our veterans, family and friends. We have manyunique members that have served our country and deserve our thanks.Also Through your generosity we were able to Donate more clothing itemsto the Disabled Vietnam Veteran’s Thrift shop to help them raise money fortheir programs, thank you. Lastly remember December 7th, 1941. The dayour nation entered into a war that was long and costly. One hundredthousand Elks served in WWII and one thousand six hundred made theultimate sacrifice. Honor them. In closing I would give to you a prayer fora safe and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones and a Happy NewYear. Thank you for your service.

Respectfully,Micahel J. Salazar (PER)Veterans ChairmanUSN

James R. Yost, PER #0383Passed On: Oct. 22, 2013

Get your NewYear’s EveTickets Quickfor this veryspecial evening.

Entertainment Line-up“Pacific Heart” featuring

Bobby Figueroa, and DJ DanaWilliam in the Main Hall.

In the Lounge we haveDJ Cesar

PAST EXALTED RULERSRalph Gaither* 1956-57Hugh M. Bagley* 1957-58William T. Tanking* 1958-59Albert E. Lindbeck* 1959-60James R. Yost, Jr. 1960-61James L. Morgan* 1961-62Harold Z. Dobbs* 1962-63Laurence R. Tillman* 1963-64Enrico (Hank) Salvo* 1964-65Thomas E. Curtis 1965-66Jack Cleveland* 1966-67J. Paul Studer* 1967-68Roy Williams, Jr.* 1968-69Raiden V. Peterson 1969-70Donald M. Huff 1970-71Albert D. Davis 1971-72Milo G. Summerhays* 1972-73Robert E. Carlson *1973-74H. Richard Harbert 1974-75James J. Andert* 1975-76Anthony R. Mickols* 1976-77John Asmundson 1977-78James E. Smith* 1978-79Larry Henderson 1979-80Frank Rehor* 1980-81Carl Mou 1981-82Richard Marble* 1981-82Robert E. Gubrud 1982-83James Moseley* 1982-83Al Putman* 1983-84Dick Delauder *1983-84Manny Zamudio 1984-85William Heller* 1984-85Art Willard* 1985-86Renee LaRose* 1986-87Fidel Nieto, Jr. 1986-87Charles Dalool 1987-88, 2011-12Michael Sirchia 1987-88Walt Doran* 1988-89David La Sage* 1988-89Bob Hollis-Brau 1989-90Jerry Kober 1989-90Ernie Gilbert 1990-91Pat Shea* 1990-91Ron Conger 1991-92Dave Southard* 1991-92Gary Holmes* 1992-93Roy Simes 1992-93Bob Schachner* 1993-94WM Ziegenbein 1993-94Rick Dana 1994-95Matt Jessup 1994-95Roy Long 1995-96Tim LaMarca 1995-96Ed Lima* 1996-97Bernie Auld* 1997-98Ben Ortega 1998-99, 12-13,Vern Campion 1999-00George Lunsford 2000-01Phil Hawkins 2001-02Don McMahon* 2002-03Scott Matthews 2003-04Ralph Garcia 2004-05Willie Koskela 2005-06Juan Diaz 2006-07Lisa Ryken 2007-08Patricia Gilliland 2008-09Michael J. Salazar, Jr. PER 2009-10-11Charles “Chuck” Dalool, PER 2011-12By Affiliation: Judge Al Miller*, Orville Miller,Robert Cortez, Joe Lozier, Frank Berry PER,Jess Nelms, Charles Lein (*Deceased)

Propositions For Membership/Re-InstatementsProposer Applicant

12/06 Jon Destry12/13 Rex Berry12/20 Bobby Z12/27 JUSS USS

December Friday Night Entertainment

December Saturday NightDecember Saturday NightDecember Saturday NightDecember Saturday NightDecember Saturday NightEntertainment ScheduleEntertainment ScheduleEntertainment ScheduleEntertainment ScheduleEntertainment Schedule

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December 7December 7December 7December 7December 7 Karaoke by TonyKaraoke by TonyKaraoke by TonyKaraoke by TonyKaraoke by TonyDecember 14December 14December 14December 14December 14 Karaoke by Jerome ElliotKaraoke by Jerome ElliotKaraoke by Jerome ElliotKaraoke by Jerome ElliotKaraoke by Jerome ElliotDecember 21December 21December 21December 21December 21 DJ/Karaoke Dana WilliamsDJ/Karaoke Dana WilliamsDJ/Karaoke Dana WilliamsDJ/Karaoke Dana WilliamsDJ/Karaoke Dana WilliamsDecember 28December 28December 28December 28December 28 TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD

Request for Life Membership

Karaoke or DJ & Dancing until 1:45am (Subject to Change)

Sickness and Distress

Ben Ortega Maria LinBen Ortega Sandie SesantoBen Ortega Steve SesantoSantiago Parra Jaime L. HernandezMichael Conroy Alice P. Marquez

If you know of a member that is under sickness and distress please providedetails to the Lodge so we may post them for our members.

Request for Re-instatement

Bro. John Hughes Brother Tom passed away last monthBro. Bob Cortez PER is doing much better and has been to the Lodge during bingoBro. Dale Walker Mother passed away last monthSis. Rosalie Leon Mother was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with kidney stonesBro. Willie Koskela PER Wife Sue had a kidney removed and is recovering doing much betterSis. Lori Munoz is having surgery on her shoulder

Family NightSpaghetti DinnerWill Return After

Monday Night FootballSeason

ELK’s of the Month forOctober 2013

“Joanna Howard & Gus Kane”“Joanna Howard & Gus Kane”“Joanna Howard & Gus Kane”“Joanna Howard & Gus Kane”“Joanna Howard & Gus Kane”Thank You for all your hard work

and dedication in making ourLodge a fun and better place!

Exalted Ruler Ben Ortega

Make a donation to theElks NationalFoundation

atwww.elks.org/donate

Club HoursMonday 4:00pm to 11:00pmTuesday 4:00pm to 11:00pm

Wednesday 4:00pm to 11:00pmThursday 4:00pm to 11:00pmFri. & Sat. 4:00pm to 2:00am

Sundays Check Your CalendarAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject ToAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject ToAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject ToAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject ToAll Closing Hours Are Always Subject To

Change Depending On AttendanceChange Depending On AttendanceChange Depending On AttendanceChange Depending On AttendanceChange Depending On Attendance

Meeting nights are first 4Tuesdays of the month 7:30pm

Members Only after 7:00pm

Claudeen C. Diaz 1Mickey Morrell Carter Sr. 2Andrew Guerrero 2James D. Galbraith 3Robert Leon 3Lorraine D. O’Brien 3Albert M. Polehonki 3Filbert Trujillo 3Pat E. Mower 4Anthony A. Lluzzi 6Darryl J. Muckala 7Vincenzo J. Moretti 8Thomas R. Kirsch 10Richard D. Shockcor 10Duane G. Marshall 11Rosalie Leon 12William J. Scott 12William. R. Ritchie 13Steve Jette 14Becky J. VanCura 15Michael J. Conroy 18Jill Murphy 18Roger A. Clarke 19Stephen J. Asmundson 20Nicholas Galbraith 20Constantine Kefalas 21Craig Beshore 22Don Gacevich 22Gary R. Potts 22Leroy A. Lydeen 23Vern R. Campion 24Arnold Varela 24Dennis D. Whitman 24Manuel Barajas 25Orville H. Miller, PER 25Larry W. Pterson 25Richard Eschagary 26Russell Alston 28Kari E. Schlichting 28Terry Cairy 29Richard M. Dana 29Anthony Meadows 29Jess R. Munoz 30

Our next events are:

December 1st at 2:00pmDecember 1st at 2:00pmDecember 1st at 2:00pmDecember 1st at 2:00pmDecember 1st at 2:00pm at the Lodge, we will behaving a Christmas Party for about 50 children suffering fromM.D.. We can use donations for presents and we need about14 turkeys.December 15th Christmas Tree Lane-TasteDecember 15th Christmas Tree Lane-TasteDecember 15th Christmas Tree Lane-TasteDecember 15th Christmas Tree Lane-TasteDecember 15th Christmas Tree Lane-Tasteof the Valleyof the Valleyof the Valleyof the Valleyof the Valley. If you can donate Gift Certificates fromRestaurants it would help make a Great tree.This years Raffle winners were:

Renee Hays - Planet HollywoodDavid Stevens - Cabo San LucasPete Aranda - Side of Beef

Come to our Christmas Party and see the joy we bring to thechildren suffering from Muscular Dystrophy

Thank you again for your support, if you should have anyquestions please call me.

John J. HughesElks Care - Elks Share

December 2013 GER Message: Holidays offer chance for your Lodge to shineMessage from the Grand Exalted Ruler MILLARD C. PICKERING

The holiday season is a wonderful time for family, friends and, naturally, Elks. Every community “decks the Halls” with symbolsof the season and commemorations of all kinds. Many sponsor public events such as parades, Christmas tree lightings,socials, dinners, food drives and other gatherings to celebrate the holidays, the upcoming New Year and help those in need.

What better time to put your Lodge and your membership on display?

Whether it be a holiday open house, sponsorship of a float or car in the parade, participation in food basket programs orsupporting charitable projects on the home front, your Lodge has the opportunity to make a difference and gain some positiveattention like no other time of the year.

If your Lodge is not in a position to sponsor an event, consider participation as a group in a public activity. Just a few Elkslending a hand in a community program raises public awareness of your Lodge and reminds people of the good works youdo all year round.

That kind of attention also attracts people of like mind who may find themselves thinking about membership. Nothing is moreappealing than actually seeing people enjoying each other’s company while doing good works for a worthy cause.

While every Lodge uses the checkbook for community support, nothing has greater potential influence and impact than havingothers see your membership actively engaged in public projects, functions and events.

It is a chance to let everyone in your hometown see you and your Lodge shine!From the Pickering household to all of our Brother and Sister Elks, we wish you Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and all theblessings of the Holiday Season.

See you down the road.

Trustees 5-4-3-2-1

Fill UpThePig!

California-Hawaii Elks Association“Major Project”

Bingo Volunteers NeededEvery Thursday

PAPER & CANDRIVE

Monthly Paper &Can Drive

Friday December 6th ONLY 8-12noon Come support your by dropping off yourpaper and cans, tell your friends too!

Please Present YourMembership Card When

Requested by theGreeters, Bartendars or

Lodge OfficersNo Exceptions!!

Hello Fellow Elks

Wow, December already and what a great time of the year.Many get together with family and friends and our brothers andsisters at Elk dinners and parties. We were able to have the floor stripped, cleaned, and waxedin the main hall for the up coming Holidays. David Granillo Air Conditioning and Heating will be doingour preventative maintenance on our units on the roof. Workingon Refrigeration maintenance contract. We have also scheduled a Company to clean the duct andfan over the kitchen stoves and grills. They will be doing itsometime after Thanks giving. The kitchen projects are still in the planning stages, howeverwe still need that steel wire shelving at North end of kitchen forstorage of glassware, flatware and some pots and pans also. Many thanks to all those who have stepped in to help withprojects that needed to be done, moving chairs and tables forfloor cleaning, thank you Ed and Matt. Thanks again to ourfellow Elks who are helping to make our Bingo a success.

Repairs and maintenance are always ongoing, if you havesome time and would like to help sometime please contact anytrustee.

Jerry Warren - BOT

Member Lori Munozis trying to start upa Lodge Food Pan-

try she is looking for volunteers to helpher as well as donate various can goods,cereal, rice, beans, dish soap, toiletries,and general household goods. Food andHousehold items will be distributed in

the local community to the needy, If youwould like to volunteer or donate house-

hold food goods please contact theLodge office at (626) 962-0113

HelpingThe

Needy

Dress Code In Effect On“Friday Nights”

Collared Shirts Must Be WornNo Tank Tops or T-Shirts Permissible

Visiting Elks & Guest Will Be Addressed On ACase By Case Basis

West Covina Elks Memorial ServiceWest Covina Elks Memorial ServiceWest Covina Elks Memorial ServiceWest Covina Elks Memorial ServiceWest Covina Elks Memorial ServiceTuesday December 3rd 2012 6:00pmTuesday December 3rd 2012 6:00pmTuesday December 3rd 2012 6:00pmTuesday December 3rd 2012 6:00pmTuesday December 3rd 2012 6:00pm

In Memory of our Departed Members“The Faults Of Our Members We Write Upon The Sands Their Virtues

Upon The Tablets Of Love And Memory”Please join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is open toPlease join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is open toPlease join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is open toPlease join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is open toPlease join us for our annual Memorial Service, this ceremony is open toall Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesdayall Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesdayall Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesdayall Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesdayall Elks, Elk Widows and Widowers, family, friends, & guest Tuesday

December 3th, 2013, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pm. InDecember 3th, 2013, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pm. InDecember 3th, 2013, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pm. InDecember 3th, 2013, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pm. InDecember 3th, 2013, Dinner Served from 6-7pm with Ceremony beginning at 7:30pm. InThe Main Hall.The Main Hall.The Main Hall.The Main Hall.The Main Hall.

Below is a list of our departed members this past year.Below is a list of our departed members this past year.Below is a list of our departed members this past year.Below is a list of our departed members this past year.Below is a list of our departed members this past year.

Fredrick A. Frazier #6357 Edward A. Coffey #6784 Dave Olson #6559Sam G. Strazzere #5778 Robert E. Carlson, PER #2326 Kenneth C. Johnson #5937Arthur D. Mobbs #4086 Harold S. Willams #1084 Dwaine C. Glass #2537Brian V. Flynn #5924 Gary L. Holmes, PER #5057 Dallas Helwig #1507Arthur Black #6680 Richard R. Williams #1083 Walter C. Hacker #5002Edward J. Lima, PER #4078 Norman Baker #21 Pat Shea, PER #6093

James R. Yost Jr. PER #383

Widows of West Covina Elks listed above the dinner is on the house Menu: Chicken Marsala, Cost: $9.00pp

Lodge Chaplain Charlene Rasmussen, ChairpersonMemory Lane Contributors

Much thanks need to be given to the following groups andmembers for the donationsto the upgrade of our memorial boardwhere the the names of our departed members are kept, I had set agoal of $1700 to $1800 dollars.

Goodtimers Camping Group-West Covina Elks Golf Club-Paper& Can Committee-Lodge Meeting Charity Pot-Leading KnightJudith Lumbreras-PER Bob Gabrud-PER Chuck Dalool-PER RoyLong-PER Mike Salazar-PER Phil & Cheryl Hawkins-DavidDelgado-Esquire Jill Murphy-Bobby Gurrdia-West Covi ElksACC Cribbage Club-West Covina Elks PER Association-ChaplinCharlene Rasmussen-Cherl Grimm-Danny Ladeira-JohnDonovan-Monday Night FootballSee you on the green,

Bob Gabrud PER

Christmas Tree LaneCommittee MeetingWed. December 4th

7:00pm

San Gabriel Valley District PERAssociation Meeting

Wed. December 18th 7:00pmIn The Front Half of the

Main Hall

Tuesday Night Dinner Specials Friday Night Dinner Specials Saturday Night Dinner Menu

CHEA Major ProjectsCHEA Major ProjectsCHEA Major ProjectsCHEA Major ProjectsCHEA Major ProjectsPurple Pig DonationsPurple Pig DonationsPurple Pig DonationsPurple Pig DonationsPurple Pig DonationsRuss Koppel ~ Nancy Kane

Will Salinas ~Wanda HortonEd Langolf ~ Ben Ortega

&Lounge Piggies

Thank You for your generousDonations

12/03 Chicken Marsala12/10 Open Face Roast Beef12/17 Chef Choice12/24 LODGE CLOSED12/31 NEW YEAR’S EVE

BUNCOWednesday

December 18th7:00pm

In The Rear Main HallAll Welcome

Order fromour Menu

12/06 BBQ Ribs12/13 Chicken or Steak Oscar12/20 Shrimp Scampi12/27 Cuban Pork with Black

Beans

All Monday’s & Wednesday’s5:00pm to 7:00pm

$2.00 Domestic Beers &Daily Drink Specials

Emblem CornerDecember 2013

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all members and theirfamilies. I hope that everyone has a wonderful HolidaySeason. What a great time to be with family and friends...Our Nominating Committee has been selected for 2014-2015.We need to have a 1st Vice President. We need new officers. Beready to jump in when you are asked. You will enjoy it. If youare called to be an Officer please give the call greatconsideration. Being an officer can be a very rewardingexperience. Yes it takes time and yes there is work, but that istrue of many things in our lives. We have many members whoare capable of being President, 1st Vice President, and anyother club office. Being President of this club is an experienceyou will never forget. When you are called jump in and say“Yes”Remember, Membership. Application forms are in the Lounge.Give one to a friend and ask that friend to join our Club.Our Members Christmas Party will be on December 9, 2013.Call Betty Harralson at 626-336-0876 for reservations anddetails.There will be no Business Meeting in December.

Loyalty, Friendship, and Love Through EmblemMaureen Miles

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