Upcoming Events
| Nov 26 | NO LODGE MEETING |
| Nov 27 | Lodge Closed: Happy Thanksgiving! |
| Dec 01 | Ladies Board Meeting |
| Dec 02 | Bldg & Maint Mtg |
| Dec 03 | Officer's & Committe Chairs Meeting |
| Dec 07 | Elk's Memorial Service |
| Dec 07 | RV Club Meeting |
| Dec 10 | Lodge Night |
| Dec 15 | Ladies Luncheon |
| Dec 17 | Birthday Night |
| Dec 21 | Childrens Christmas Party / Elk's Christmas Party |
| Dec 24 | NO LODGE MEETING |
| Dec 25 | Lodge Closed: Merry Christmas! |
| Dec 26-27 | Lodge Closed |
| Dec 31 | New Years Eve Party |
| Jan 01 | Lodge Closed: Happy New Year! |
| Jan 04 | RV Club Meeting |
| Jan 05 | Ladies Board Meeting |
| Jan 06 | Bldg & Maint Mtg |
| Jan 07 | Officer's & Committe Chairs Meeting |
| Jan 09 | Western Night Party |
| Jan 14 | Lodge Meeting |
| Jan 19 | Elks Ladies Meeting |
| Jan 21 | Birthday Dinner |
| Jan 28 | Lodge Meeting |
Exalted Ruler's Message
Happy
November to all our members! My guess is that we may
finally get a little cold weather and hopefully some rain.
Some settling down of the economy would be nice, too.I spend a lot of time at the Lodge and I see a lot of the work that goes on “behind the scenes” that improves our building. Many people come up to me and talk about their ideas for improvements, complaints and things that need to get done at #423. I also hear a lot of chatter from groups talking about the performance or lack of performance of other members or employees and sometimes in not so kind a manner.
Speaking from my own personal experience, I find that different factors such as weather, the economy, family issues and other influences can affect my mood. But, I like to think that coming out to the Lodge is like coming to a refuge where I can sit and have a beer, play some pool, have a laugh or have a discussion about ways we can help others.
I really believe in our motto “The faults of our members, we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory.” It teaches us to practice forgiveness of others and, boy, do I need a lot of forgiveness. I believe that we all want to do well at our tasks but we all falter at times. I would like you to remember our motto the next time you consider the performance of others.
Now, to change the tone to recognize a super performance; kudos to our Lecturing Knight TODD STURGIS for his excellent job in raising funds for Elks National Foundation. This is one of our main charities that supports youth activities and scholarships. Our Lodge has already been noticed by the Grand Exalted Ruler, Paul Helsel, and we have qualified for a $500 special grant.
DONNA ALLSPAUGH will be hosting Italian Night, a fundraiser for our Piggy Bank (also known as our Major Project.) California-Hawaii Elks Major Project will raise over $3,000,000 for crippled children to help them walk, talk, see and play. I am asking all members to attend this worthwhile event and to dust off those Purple Pigs and bring them with you. Don’t worry if they aren’t full; every little bit helps. Let’s support Leading Knight RUSS FORTIER in his goal this year.
Other November events include our salute to Veteran’s day on Tuesday, November 11, hosted by JOHN SCHULZ, which is our chance to show our support to the community. Sunday, November 16, is the Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by JOHN & TRACY GARCIA. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a great meal.
And congratulations go out the MEMOREE GLANDER who won the $100 drawing held at each Lodge meeting. Thanks for attending the meeting. As always, thanks for reading and I’ll see you at the Lodge.
Thanks for reading and I’ll see you at the Lodge.
Terry Horne, Exalted Ruler