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The Ashland ElkJanuary

2012944BPOE

The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, A Fraternal Organization. Lodge 944. Instituted March 16, 1905 “A Friendly Lodge”.

255 E. Main St. (location), PO Box 569 (mailing), Ashland OR 97520. 541.482.3911 fax 541.482.4938 elks944@ashlandelks.org

“The faults of our members we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory.” www.ashlandelks.org

2nd Friday Blackjack!

(Friday 1/13/12)

Come try your luck with some friendly Blackjack

Dealers Wanted: If you can help deal, call Mary Danca 541.482.3390

February 18

Sweethearts Ball & Award Ceremony

February 15

Election of Offi cers

(Nominations 2/1 & 2/8)

February 8

PER/Old Timers Night

February 11

Crab Feed

IT’LL BE A HOT TIME AT THE ASHLAND ELKS LODGE

ON JANUARY 13, 2012 AT 6:00 PMJOIN US FOR THE

FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION CHILI COOK-OFF!

BRING YOUR HOMEMADE CHILI AND ENTER THE CONTEST.

CORN BREAD AND SALADS WILL BE PROVIDED.

MUSIC BY HAMFIST$5 for those who bring chili to share

$12 for everyone elseFirefi ghters and their families eat free.

DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE TO THANK OUR FIREFIGHTERS.

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE DUMBWAITER FUND.

The Crying Corner

The Ashland ElkA monthly publication of Ashland Lodge No. 944 of the Benevolent & Protective

Order of Elks of the USA, published to keep Lodge members informed of Grand

Lodge matters, Lodge functions and operations, and Club activities. All submis-

sions subject to editing, but are welcome!

Email submissions to news@ashlandelks.org. Otherwise, you may bring info

to the Lodge offi ce (typed, if possible). Please verify the spelling of any proper

names in submission.

All potential editorials for the Lodge bulletin are to be submitted to the ER for ap-

proval prior to the 12th of the month, and be limited to 550 words or less.

Lodge Offi cers & Committee Chairs

November 16 Michael Monarch $300.00

November 30 Jason Margulis $300.00

December 7 Kip Keeton $300.00

These members missed their winnings by not being

at the Lodge meeting when their name was drawn:

Propositions for Membership

Give any feedback you have about proposed members

to the Investigations Committee.

Name Occupation Proposer

Jennifer Hanson Theater Tech-Oregon Shakespere Tim Hannon

Scott Hall Part Time Delivery-Ashland Drug Store Michael Golden

Peter Nemzek Retired Engineer Charles Brown

Ward Wilson Retired Tim McCartney

Michelle O’Connor Retired Robert Powell

Kathleen LaShonse Asst Mgr-Hatsetera Nancy Christmann

Richard Koch Wine Steward-Safeway Nancy Christmann

Doug Fidler Contractor-Doug Fidler Construction William Gabriel

Brandon Kester Systems Administrator-Project A, Inc. Tim Hannon

Michael Rakestraw Retired Transfer Dimit

Lodge Offi cers

Exalted Ruler ------------------------------Herm Blum, PER 541.535.3655

Leading Knight ---------------------------Michael Golden 541.482.3390

Loyal Knight -------------------------------Aaren Glover 541.601.9047

Lecturing Knight -------------------------Dan Curtis 541.512.1277

Secretary -----------------------------------Steve Booth, PER 541.488.1138

Treasurer -----------------------------------Rocky King 541.773.9467

Tiler ------------------------------------------Polly Stonier 541.535.4523

Esquire --------------------------------------Mary J. Danca 541.482.3390

Asst. Esquire -------------------------------Tim Hannon 541.324.4554

Chaplain ------------------------------------Bob Carroll 541.879.0540

Inner Guard -------------------------------- Joe Sayre 541.482.0008

Organist ------------------------------------ Joey Ngan, PER 541.482.1668

5 yr Trustee --------------------------------Fred Hatfi eld, PER 541.601.5002

4 yr Trustee --------------------------------Larry Christensen, PER 541.482.3343

3 yr Trustee --------------------------------Charlie Eien 541.778.0230

2 yr Trustee --------------------------------Ron Corallo 541.482.3175

1 yr Trustee --------------------------------Christine Belcastro. PER 541.482.2002

Butler Memorial Fund

Secretary -----------------------------------Don Gale 808.344.4254

Trustee --------------------------------------Tim McCartney 541.488.5276

Trustee --------------------------------------Carlos DeBritto, PER 541.512.2433

Alternate Trustee -------------------------Dave Hoxie 541.482.0400

Harrison Scholarship Fund

Chair -----------------------------------------Barbara Christensen 541.482.3343

Roberts Trust for Hospitalized Veterans

Chair -----------------------------------------Dick Raff ensperger 541.535.3273

Wagner Youth Activities Fund

Chair -----------------------------------------Steve Booth, PER 541.488.1138

Past District Deputies

Dick Herndobler, PSP

Grand Lodge Alternate

Christine Belcastro. PER 541-482.2002

OSEA Offi cers

State Vice President ---------------------Kay Englund-Coomler, PER 541.773.7305

State Trustee ------------------------------Mike Coomler, PER 541.944.4189

State Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms ---Bill James, PER 541.535.4997

OSEA District Chairs

Elks National Foundation --------------Steve Booth, PER 541.488.1138

Credentials/Nominating --------------- Joey Ngan, PER 541.482.1668

Laws -----------------------------------------Kay Englund-Coomler, PER 541.773.7305

Lodge Bulletin ---------------------------Fred Hatfi eld, PER 541.601.5002

Lapsation / Membership ---------------Steve Booth, PER 541.488.1138

Ritual ----------------------------------------Fred Hatfi eld, PER 541.601.5002

Ritual ---------------------------------------- Joey Ngan, PER 541.482.1668

Youth Activities ---------------------------Herm Blum, PER 541.535.3655

Visual Committee ------------------------Rocky King 541.773.9467

Americanism ------------------------------Christina Dunlap, PER 541.535.3786

Convention Advisory --------------------Herm Blum, PER 541.535.3655

E.N.V.S.C. ------------------------------------ Jim Marston, PER 541.227.3407

Southwest District Deputy GER

Ron Smith, Coos Bay Lodge, 541-267-5332

PER Assoc. Presiding Offi cer -----------Christina Dunlap, PER 541.535.3786

Presiding Justice -------------------------Pam Burkholder-Turner 541.482.5099

Bulletin Editor -----------------------------Michael Golden, 541.482.3390

Committee Chairs

Auditing & Accounting -----------------Rick Nagel 541-535.4556

Community Activities -------------------Curt Evans 541.646.2024

Elks National Foundation --------------Steve Booth, PER 541.488.1138

Lodge Activities -------------------------- Judy Corallo 541.482.3175

Americanism Coordinator -------------Diane Bennett 541.779.4999

Government Relations ------------------ Jerry Barnes 541.840.1798

Memorial Day Coordinator ------------Christina Dunlap, PER 541.535.3786

Flag Day Coordinator -------------------Jim Potter, PER 541.779.7193

National Veterans Service --------------Rhonda Brustol 541.535.9322

Public Relations --------------------------Christine Belcastro. PER 541.482.2002

Ritual ---------------------------------------- Joey Ngan, PER 541.482.1668

Visiting Committee ----------------------Fred Hatfi eld, PER 541.601.5002

Membership ------------------------------Aaren Glover 541.601.9047

Indoctrination Coordinator ------------Herm Blum, PER 541.535.3655

Investigation Coordinator -------------Michael Golden 541.482.3390

Lapsation Coordinator ------------------Dan Curtis 541.512.1277

Youth Activities ---------------------------Christina Dunlap, PER 541.535.3786

Drug Awareness -------------------------- Joey Ngan, PER 541.482.1668

Hoop Shoot Coordinator--------------- Jonathan Dickey 541.840.1313

Accident Prevention Manager --------Ron Corallo 541.621.6683

Visual Committee ------------------------Rocky King 541.773.9467

The Lodge of Sorrow

Charles P. Mason Born January 5, 1928 in Shelton, Washington.

Died December 10, 2011 in Weston, Florida.

Initiated October 29, 1961.

An Elk for a total of forty-seven years.

Having met all the requirements of the By-laws of Ashland

Lodge #944 and the requirements of the Grand Lodge, mem-

bers James G. Walker and Neil N. Stockebrand have applied for

Life Membership in Ashland Lodge. These requests have been

read on the fl oor of the Lodge in regular session. The secret

ballot has been set for our regular Lodge meeting, Wednesday,

January 18, 2012.

Application for Life Membership

Both Brother Walker and Brother Stockebrand will achieve 50 years of member-

ship in the Order on January 31, 2012 having been initiated on January 31, 1962.

Leading Knight & Editor’s CornerI hope you all had a very peaceful and healthy holi-

day season. The wheel of time continues to turn and

suddenly it’s 2012! I usually get the date correct on the

checks I write until February, then often I revert to the

previous year. I guess I am vigilant for a month, then

get a little complacent, and the old habits kick in.

My New Years wish is that the members of our Lodge

each made a resolution to do a little more for the

Elks and for our charities this year. It’s a lot to wish for,

but we have close to 780 members and if each member spent 1 extra hour this

year either participating in an event or volunteering to help, it would total more

than 32 Elk/Days of participation! That means it would be like one Elk, working

non-stop for over a month (day and night) with no breaks. Think of the things we

could accomplish.

So please, participate, volunteer, and be a part of the Lodge. We all will be better

for it.

Michael Golden Esteemed Leading Knight &

(Interim) Bulletin Editor, news@ashlandelks.org

ER’s Message

Mavis and I hope that everyone had a Happy New Year.

Now is the time we have to look forward to the big event of the year, that will be

the election of our Vice President Kay as she will become the Oregon State Elks

Association State President.

I am asking everyone to step forward to help us put together the best convention

that this state has seen, the better the show the better our lodge looks. Don’t wait

for us to call you, please call us and off er your help. We have a lot of committees

that you can help out with, so jump up, join in and we will all have a lot of fun.

Yours in Elkdom,

Herm Blum, Exalted Ruler

Everyone Has One...It might be in a junk drawer under the kitchen counter, in an old

shoe box, a wicker basket or in an old wine bottle. What I’m talk-

ing about is a penny collection. Admit it, you all take your pennies

home and throw them somewhere. Then you have to wrap them

in rolls of fi fty and take them to the bank. And for what? Maybe a

couple of dollars. It’s a lot of work for such a small return.

I have a better idea. Why not bring them to your Lodge and drop those pennies in

the can on the bar. We will then turn them in to the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic and

to our very own Harrison Fund For College Scholarships. Both very worthy chari-

ties and with everyone donating, we can really make a diff erence.

GER Message: Much accomplished with

strength in numbersGL Newsletter, January 2012 GER Message:

Much accomplished with strength in numbers

A Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler

Hon. David R. Carr

To All District Deputies, Exalted Rulers, Offi cers and Members:

No organization, no matter how large or small, can survive without members. This

is why membership has often been referred to as the “Lifeblood of our Order.”

The Order of Elks experienced tremendous membership gains during its fi rst 110

years, resulting in Lodges being chartered in towns and cities nationwide. This

gain was the result of “word of mouth” as there was little news media in those early

days. Our membership grew until March 1980, when we had 1,649,267 Members.

Ever since that date, however, membership has steadily declined. With fewer

Members and rising costs, many Lodges have faced serious fi nancial diffi culties.

Some Lodges have ceased to exist or have had to merge with other Lodges.

In a majority of Lodges, the average member age is in the low to upper 60s. These

Members once enjoyed the camaraderie at the Lodge and participating in Elks

golf and bowling leagues. Today, many of these Members who were once very

active seldom leave their homes except to go to the doctor or drug store. They no

longer pay golf or bowling league fees because they are no longer able to play

golf or bowl. Why should they pay Lodge dues when they can no longer frequent

the Lodge? And many of our newer and younger Members have work and family

commitments that prohibit their frequenting their Lodge.

The Lodge bulletin is the primary link between Member and Lodge. Unfortunate-

ly, too many bulletins are focused on the Member who can frequent the Lodge.

Since we all know that “A photo speaks a thousand words”, I urge every bulletin

editor to ensure that there is a photo of a child holding up a dictionary or Elks

Hoop Shoot or Soccer Shoot trophy he or she just received, or a photo of a vet-

eran, victim of disaster, or person with a disability who is being assisted by the

Elks Lodge. By doing so, you will help to make those Members who are unable to

frequent the Lodge proud to be Elks.

As I have said on many occasions, “Elkdom is in the Hearts and Souls of our Mem-

bers.” Reach out to those Members who cannot frequent the Lodge and share

with them the good works that your Lodge is doing.

News From Grand Lodge

www.elks.org

Convention Help Needed!As you probably already know, in April our Lodge will be hosting the 2012 Or-

egon State Elks Association Convention. This is a huge event for our Lodge, and

we are going to need lots of help. For example:

Chairman needed: We are in the need of a transportation chairman.

Passenger Van: Do you have a passenger van that we could use for transporting

delegates around for Convention?

Spare Room: Do you have a spare room for a volunteer from another Lodge to

stay while helping us with our Convention?

Please contact Michael Golden or Fred Hatfi eld if you can help with any of the

above.

Wake Up and Get MovingIn case you are not aware, there is a group of Elks who meet in the dining room

weekday mornings, 8:30 am until 10:00 am, rain or shine. These members enjoy

coff ee, snacks and some interesting conversation. If you would like to join them,

just show up and become part of this group. It will get you up and out of the

house in the morning.

Ron Corallo, Trustee

OLCC Service Permit ClassAt the upcoming convention, we may need some help at the bar. With this

in mind, we are hosting a class to get your OLCC inital or renewal permit. It is

planned for Saturday, February 11 at 11am. The class will cost $35 and the OLCC

takes $23 for a total cost of $58. Stick around and come to the Crab Feed after the

class. Contact the offi ce for more information and to reserve a spot.

The Corks’ Board

by Pat Stonier

6 AMAt six, I lit the gas under the kettle before washing up to face the day. It was a usual

uneventful Monday morning as the blue jays’ squawks awoke the neighborhood.

With a cup of coff ee in hand and a quick check of the house I left my apartment

for work. The early morning air was cold and brisk. Catching my eye, the dew on

the winter bare sycamore tree in the front yard shimmered rainbows in the morn-

ing sun. I looked across the valley through the silvery mist blanketing the foot hills.

My breath puff ed steam descending the frosty outside staircase. The cold leather

seat in my Porsche squeaked in protest as I settled in behind the wheel. I set my

cup of coff ee in the cup holder on the center console, fastened my seat belt with

a click, inserted and turned the ignition key. Instantly, the engine came to life. I

gunned the accelerator a couple of times to remind the car who was in charge.

I then backed out of the driveway into the street and pulled up to the stop sign.

Turning south on the main road through town, I headed for the pass through the

Siskiyou Mountains. I was thinking, “What a beautiful day for a drive.” Normally I

took the freeway to work unless it was closed on account of snow. But today, I

decided to take the old road through the pass. Driving forty miles over mountains

and through valleys and steep canyons on a winding country road every morning

rain or shine and winter’s snow and then home again in the evening made every

day an exciting and sometimes interesting adventure. Some were enjoyable and

some, not so much.

I felt the day had come to attempt breaking my (personal best) land speed record.

Forty minutes to work over the mountain terrain I thought a commendable aver-

age but thirty minutes was a reasonable goal for a Porsche. “In the right hands

of course,” I boasted. Reaching the summit pass unheeded, and in record time,

I raced through the pass and on down the back side of the mountain. I whisked

across the state line and skated easily through the valley below. I turned down the

old Klamath River road. To my delight, it looked clean and dry. I said to the road in

front of me, “Yes! A perfect day to go fast!”

I sped down the old road to the bridge, geared down, turned onto the bridge and

zoomed up the old Shasta River road towards Yreka. I was all alone and took full

advantage of the empty road. I was convinced I would break my current speed re-

cord by a signifi cant margin if I didn’t weaken. I came around the last bend where

the road straightened out just north of the tiny hamlet of Hawkinsville. Rounding

the bend, I was surprised by the sight of a road block consisting of three California

Highway Patrol cruisers and two Siskiyou County sheriff units. The offi cers were

crouched behind their cars with guns drawn. I geared down and came abruptly

to a stop without the slightest squeak of tread. The offi cers stood up as they hol-

stered their weapons. I opened my door and stepped out of the car. Innocently, I

asked, “What’s going on?” A CHP sergeant stepped from behind a cruiser and said

to me, “You are, Son.”

Naively, I asked, “What do you mean?”

“Just wait a minute,” he answered, “you’ll see.”

In less than a minute, a CHP cruiser came rushing up behind me. It screeched

broadside to a halt; its tires smoking not fi ve feet from my back bumper. Steam bil-

lowed from the sides of the engine’s hood. The offi cer behind the wheel bounded

from the driver’s side door running at me screaming,” Why didn’t you pull over?

God damn-it! Why wouldn’t you stop? God damn-it!”

“I’m sorry,” I apologized. “But I didn’t know you were behind me.”

Red faced and pointing at the steaming hood of his cruiser, he screamed, “Look

what you’ve done to my car! God damn it! Look what you’ve done!” He turned

back to his cruiser and lifted the hood fogging up his airplane pilot sunglasses. He

angrily ripped them from his face.

The sergeant said, “We received a call that this trooper was in

hot pursuit of a black sports car racing up the river road. He

was exceeding one hundred and ten miles per hour but the

suspect was steadily pulling away, so we set up a road block.”

Feebly attempting a defense, I tried explaining, “I’m just on my

way to work. It’s such a beautiful day. There’s no traffi c this time

of the morning. I didn’t mean any harm.”

The offi cer continued, “It’s a lucky thing you have a good job,

Mr. Stonier. It’s going to take a few days’ pay to satisfy the fi ne

on this one (he seemed to know all about the other tickets I

had received recently). “You’re not going to jail this time. But

the next time?” He paused for eff ect, “is a sure bet! I can guar-

antee it!”

I took the speeding ticket he handed me and said to him, hon-

estly, “Thank you, offi cer.” I was then allowed to pass through

their road block and continue on to work. As I was pulling

away, I looked in my rear view mirror. The trooper who had

me in hot pursuit was still leaning on his elbows on the top

of his cruiser with his face in his hands; the other offi cers were

chuckling while attempting to console him.

The offi cer who handed me the ticket was right about the luck of me having a

good job. The bail amounted to a lineman’s week’s pay (which used to be sub-

stantial in the old days if I can remember right). After being dropped, my new, “Ex-

tremely expensive for several years!” assigned risk policy from my new insurance

company was in my mailbox within two weeks.

I didn’t break my land speed record that day nor any day thereafter. I traded my jet

black Porsche in on a refrigerator white Subaru not long afterwards. I had learned

two important lessons that eventful morning. First, speeding can get very expen-

sive. The second, is not to bid on a used cruiser at a police auction because they

tend to overheat above a hundred miles per hour.

When Father Rode The GoatFrom GL Website, a poem from 1901.

http://www.elks.org/who/history/hellobill.cfm

The house is full of arnica

And mystery profound;

We do not dare to run about

Or make the slightest sound;

We leave the big piano shut

And do not strike a note;

The doctor’s been here seven times

Since father rode the goat.

He joined the lodge a week ago --

Got in at 4 a.m.

And sixteen brethren brought him home

Though he says he brought them.

His wrist WAS sprained and one big rip,

Had rent his Sunday coat --

There must have been a lively time

When father rode the goat.

He’s resting on the couch to-day!

And practicing his signs --

The hailing signal, working grip,

And other monkeyshines;

He mutters passwords ‘neath his breath,

And other things he’ll quote --

They surely had an evening’s work

When father rode the goat.

He has a gorgeous uniform,

All gold and red and blue;

A bat with plunges and yellow braid,

And golden badges too.

But, somehow, when we mention it,

He wears a look so grim

We wonder if he rode the goat

Or if the goat rode him.

OSEA State President VisitOur State President Joe Marovich will be visiting the Southwest District in January.

The event will take place at the Coquille Valley Elks Lodge #1935 on January 28th.

Pull Tabs for Make A WishAt every District Deputy Clinic, all Lodges attending bring with them

aluminum pull tabs that have been collected by their members. The

aluminum is sold as scrap and the funds raised are donated to the

Oregoln Make-A-Wish Foundation. Colect them up and drop them off at the of-

fi ce. It’s easy to do, and it goes to a great cause!

Christmas DecorationsI have been reminded once again why I love this Lodge and its members. After many years of dedication, Carolyn Kennedy, our long-time Christmas decorator, de-

cided to step down this year. So we put out the call for volunteers again and suddenly we had 22 members and spouses down at the Lodge on a Saturday decorating

with gusto. We had a great time, the Lodge is beautiful, and what a great crew they were. And when we fi nished, most of them volunteered to help put it all away in

January. Wow! Thank you to all for donating your day!

I don’t think any of us realized just how much time and energy Carolyn put in to making the Lodge so lovely at Christmas time, but I would like to extend an extremely

large thank you to her for doing the Christmas decorating

for all those years. It took 22 of us to replace her!

Happy New Year to all, and thank you again!

Polly Stonier, Tiler

Pictured from left: Polly Stonier, Ralph Fidler, Christine Bel-

castro, Clyde Brustol, Marilyn Fidler, Irene Stone, Judy Coral-

lo, Ron Corallo, Mary Bratten, Bill Klenke, Bob Delsman, Ellen

Peterson, Doug Peterson, Mark Severson. Kneeling: Mary

Danca, Kay Englund-Coomler, Berniece Monning. Not pic-

tured: Jim Jeff ries, Brooke Bolster, Fritz Sauer, Mary Cooper,

Pat Stonier, Laurie and Parker Corallo (our Children’s Christ-

mas Party coordinators). (photo: Patrick Stonier)

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Puzzle SpotPuzzle Type: Sudoku

Puzzle Rating: Easy

This is a puzzle called Sudoku. It is a logic puzzle and it has one rule:

Every Row, every Column, and each of the 3x3 blocks must contain all of

the digits from 1 through 9 exactly once.

Though easy to state, the one rule has many subtle implications. All of the

depth and complexity of Sudoku comes from this one rule.

Get your pencil sharp (or use a pen if you are very brave) and enjoy this

puzzle. If you like this feature, and want to see more, email me and let me

know!

Many thanks to the iPhone app Sudoku Joy for their puzzle. It’s a great

app if you enjoy this kind of challenge.

Michael Golden

Bulletin Editor (news@ashlandelks.org)

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(I bet it would look pretty good!)Contact the offi ce for information.

541.482.3911

picture your ad, right here!

Jan 11, 2012 March 7, 2012

May 2, 2012 July 11, 2012

Sept 12, 2012 Nov 7, 2012

BLOOD DRIVES

To schedule an appointment, donors may sign up

in the lodge bar, or contact Bill Klenke at 601-5162,or sign up online at www.givelife.org & use sponsor code BPOE

• If you have NOT paid your dues, please do so, or contact Michael Golden or the offi ce to discuss.

• If you know a member that has not paid, please urge them to do so.

• If you sponsored a member that is on this list, please contact them.

• If you are on the list of lapsed members, and think you HAVE paid, please contact me or the offi ce to fi gure why we think you have not.

Lapsed Member ProposerDean Angermeier Michael Sallee

Braden Benton Marty Morlan

Steve Brewington Bob Nichols

Joshua Brown Michael Bakke

Michael Chargualaf Robert Serrett

Christopher Conrad Scott Hutchins

Sarah Davis Aaren Glover

Lapsed Member ProposerJerry Dees Jerry Cutburth

Melanie Dupuis Ron Corallo

George Garibay Ron Corallo

Mike Krug Clay Roberts

John Laughlin Steve Schein

Christopher Miller Ron Corallo

Pat Montagnino Ross Rampy

Lapsed Member ProposerKen Price Bob Nichols

Terence Scheffl er Paul Mathews

David Sheeran Criss Garcia

Ronald Todd Joe Sayre Jr.

Fred Walter Larry Christensen

Harry Williams Dan Curtis

Evan Winney Ron Corallo

Our Lapsed Members (21)

Children’s Christmas Party Thanks!I would like to extend a big thank you to those who helped with the Children’s

Christmas party which turned out to be a huge success this year. We had over

40 children with their families enjoy an afternoon with Santa, treats, and a craft.

Special thanks to Michael Golden, Charlie Eien, Christine Belcastro, Laura Corallo,

Ron Corallo, Jack Hills, and April Carrington. Without their help we couldn’t have

had such a successful party. Also, I want to mention that Shop’n’Kart and Safeway

generously donated treats and refreshments for our party this year. We’ll see you

next year!

Sincerely,

Parker Corallo

Birthdays

To Members Born In JanuaryOur Birthday Gift is One Free Dinner on Birthday-Indoctrination Night

Please Contact

Fred hatfi eld to Book

Your Special Event

541.601.5002

LODGE CALENDAR

*

* Your event... HERE!

01 Mary C Vanier01 Harry B Williams02 Edwin Battistella02 Lynn Oliver Rudd02 John S Weaver03 Jesse Austin03 Michael Bianca03 Ron Boutwell04 Th omas L Bean05 Jean Conger06 Bruce E Johnson06 William Olsen07 Matt Christensen07 Peggy Peck08 Steven K May08 Ron Kaine Pearson08 Lars D Svendsgaard09 Marlo Blount09 Robert M Carlson09 Harold C Hardesty10 John K Barlow10 Adrian D Golledge10 James D Potter

10 Dave Sanders11 Mike Metzker13 Steven M Flatley13 Robert D Hodgins14 Amelia A Arapoff 14 Roger M Franklin14 Jim Marston14 Hector J Meletich14 Joseph F Tilson16 Braden Benton16 Donna M Berry16 Christopher S Herndobler16 Ken Periat17 Greggory Carlston17 Gene A Templer18 John Lisac19 Richard S Arthur19 James F Dean21 Clyde L Brustol21 Ronald F Corallo22 Christina Dunlap22 William J Flagg22 Larry Hayes

23 Mark Allen23 Pete Belcastro23 James G Brown23 Dan May23 Rita K Parsons23 Robert M Powell24 Keith Richardson25 Deborah Stamfl i26 Karyn M Usselman28 Drew Matthews28 Paul Steele29 Donald Gale30 Gerald H Pitts31 Sol Blechman31 David H De Merritt31 Jeff Ebnother31 Dix J Fairbourn31 Th omas G Zinn Jr

Friday Night Dinner Menu

January 6th

Soup: Potato Cheese

Entrée: Salisbury Steak

Baked Atlantic Cod with Rice

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Vegetables

Salad & Rolls

Dessert: Cream Puffs

Alternate Steak: $16

January 13th Chili Cook-off

($5 to $12 - see front page for more info!)

Entrée: Chili – Chili – Chili

Hot Dogs for the kids or kid wannabees

Cornbread

Salad

Dessert: Brownies

Alternate Steak: $16

January 20th – Indoctrination & Birthday Dinner!

Soup: Chicken & Dumpling: $13

Entrée: Prime Rib: $15

Oven Roasted Chicken

Baked Potatoes

Vegetables

Salad & Rolls

Dessert: Birthday Cake

January 27th

Soup: Clam Chowder

Entrée: BBQ Spare Ribs

Chicken Florentine with rice

Baked Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Salad & Rolls

Dessert: Roosters Pie

Alternate Steak: $16

Dinner is $13.00 unless otherwise noted.

541-488-5560541-601-5560

Want a Free Meal?Volunteer to collect money at our Friday night dinner!

Please contact Fred Hatfi eld, PER. (541.601.5002)

Initiation Night...featuring Dinner!

Each month on Initiation night, for just $7.00, we will be serving dinner at 6:15

pm before the meeting. Come out and have dinner, and then come to see

the initiation of our newest members!

These dinners are cooked, served and cleaned up by an all volunteer staff . If

you would like to help, please call Fred Hatfi eld

Attention Bridge PlayersCome join a great group of people for party bridge at the Lodge Tuesdays, 10:00

a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Enjoy lunch and some interesting conversation. We need play-

ers and substitutes. For information, please call Joyce Dickinson 541.482.8695.

Dominoes Anyone?If you would like to play some dominoes, come down to the Lodge. An informal

friendly game is run every Tuesday at 11 am on the mezzanine during lunch.

Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 Kiwanis

Ladies Bridge 10am

4Board of Directors 6:30 pm

Lodge 7:30 pm

5 6 Dinner 6pmGreeter Mary J. Danca

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8 9 Investigations

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10 Kiwanis

Ladies Bridge 10am

11Blood Drive

Lodge 7:30 pm

12 13 Dinner 6pmChili Cook Off !Greeter Tim Hannon

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-OSEA Convention Chairs Meeting: 6:00pm

Bulletin Submission Cutoff

17 Kiwanis

Ladies Bridge 10am

18 Board of Directors 6:30 pm

Lodge 7:30 pmBalloting

19 20 Indoctrination & Birthday

Dinner 6pm Greeter Bob Carroll

Music: D.J. Scott Curry

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22 23 24 Kiwanis

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Lodge 7:30 pmInitiation

26 27 Dinner 6pmGreeter Joe Sayre

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29 30 31 Kiwanis

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2 3 Dinner 6pmGreeter Joey Ngan

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Upcoming Events

January 11 Blood Drive

January 13 Chili Cook-Off

January 28 OSEA State Pres. Visit Coquille Valley

February 1 First Nomination of Offi cers

February 8 PER/Old timers Night

February 8 Second Nomination of Offi cers

February 11 OLCC Service Permit Class

February 11 Crab Feed

February 15 Election of Offi cers

February 18 Sweet Hearts Ball & Awards Ceremony

March 7 Blood Drive

March 24 Installation of Offi cers

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February 15Election of

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February 11Crab Feed

February 8PER / Old Timers

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January 13

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