The Whisperings2105 S. McDowell Ext. Petaluma, Ca 94954 (707) 763-0901 June 2014 Issue 6, Volume 110

Hello Fellow Elks. There have been a lot of hap-

penings since my last news-letter. First of all the Ritual competition is over and done. You can be very proud of the Petaluma 901 team. They brought home 2 first Place, 1 Second Place, and 2 Third Place trophies. Plus we also brought home the Second Place trophy for the District. San Rafael’s team won First Place and represented the

“Great” Northwest District at the State competition. They did very well and came in Fourth in their division. Well done San Rafael you did the District proud.

If you missed the Mother’s Day Breakfast, you missed a very wonder-ful event. Ted O’Shea and his crew did a fabulous job. Irma Wilson out did herself this year with three gift baskets. A Giants / 49er theme basket, a pamper yourself basket, and a garden basket. (Who by the way our own Myrna Bellovich, wife of our Lead-ing Knight, won) We also had a beautiful BBQ with supplies donated by Duane Miles and Dennis Hogan-son. Congratulations to all the winners; enjoy your prizes.

Wayne Wilson, Jim Cavellini, Bobbi Galbraith, and I attended the 99th

California-Hawaii State Convention, in Palm Springs. Beautiful place but I think we were all glad to be home. We picked the HOTTEST week to be there, just a balmy 107, whew!!!! We all attended several seminars and picked up a lot of very good informa-tion and some new con-tacts. We also attended the Installation of Pete Day, the new State Vice-President for the Great Northwest District. Pete is from the Eureka Lodge.

There are a couple of upcoming events that you might be interested in. The first one will be the visi-tation of the State VP on June 28th. We are looking forward to welcoming him and his family to our lodge. Hope to see everyone in attendance to give Pete and family one of our famous Petaluma welcomes.

The second event is

Rich Simmons putting on an impressive GNWD Flag Day Ceremony at the Napa Lodge on June 12th. If you have never been to one of these flag ceremonies you have missed a very special event. To see the veterans from the Yountville Vet-erans Home is very heart rendering. Plus Rich could use some help assisting the veterans that will be in at-tendance.

Then on July 5th Carl Bellovich, Lecturing Knight, will be hosting our annual 4th of July Family Picnic. In the morning, Esquire, Casey Sullivan, will be holding our own beautiful flag ceremony with the Boy Scouts & Lodge Officers. Please come and join us for a day of fun and to cel-ebrate out Nations birth. And to acknowledge all the men and women that have given their lives to keep us free.w

Thoughts from our Exalted Ruler

By Marilyn Bartow

ELK OF THE MONTH

APRIL 2014RON HUHN

MAY 2014BILL LEWIS

CONGRATS!!

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Lodge 901 Officers: 2013-2014

Exalted Ruler:Est. Leading Knight:Est. Loyal Knight:Est. Lecturing Knight:Secretary:Treasurer:Esquire:Chaplain:Inner Guard:Tiler:1 Year Trustee:2 Year Trustee:3 Year Trustee:4 Year Trustee:5 Year Trustee:

Marilyn BartowWayne WilsonTed O’SheaCarl BellovichBobbi Galbraith, PERRobert H. Myers, PERCasey SullivanJohn LearyKaren NauDuane MilesJim CavelliniRick Nadale, PERVacantDrew KeelerDavid Lindberg, PDD

The Whisperings Staff

Editor in Chief: Printer:Contributing Writers:

Bobbi Galbraith, PER David AdamsMarilyn Bartow-ER,

Lodge’s Website:www.elks901.orgLodge Email:info@elks901.orgLodge Exalted Ruler:er@elks901.orgLodge Editor:editor@elks901.orgLodge Webmaster:webmaster@elks901.org.National Elks’ Website:www.elks.orgLodge Number:(707) 763-0901Lodge Information:Call (707) 763-0901Office Hours:10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Mon.-Fri.

All lodge notifications in this publication constitute an Official notification, and no other need be giv-en. Committe Chairper-sons should submit their new items in writing no later than the 12th of each month.

Club Hours:Mon.-Fri.:2:00 pm-10:00 p.m.Sat.:2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Sun.: ClosedHappy Hours: M- F 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

MEETING NIGHTS2nd & 4th Thursdays: 7:00 p.m.Dinner before meetings:6:00 p.m.

(*) Member that has turned in more than one pig in the past 12 months.

NOTE: UPCOMING EVENTS ARE LISTED ON THE BACK PAGE &

INFO/FLYERS ARE THROUGHOUT

George Matt, Michel Degive, Pat Bernard, Jim Cavellini, Judy Garcia, Chef Ray, Dan Pastryk, Randy Logan-PER, Carl Bellovich, Drew Keeler, Jack StrangeFred Bartow (photos)

From Our Purple Pig Chairman- By George Matt

Good News, the contributions for the month of April totaled $767.89. We are starting the new Elks’ year with contributions a little ahead

of last year. With summer coming on lets fill our pigs and turn them in to be counted. Thank you again one and all for your support this past year.

Please put your name on/in the pig so proper credit can be noted on lodge and CHEA records. w

A Coin a Day… They’ll Walk, Talk, See and Play.

This Year’s “Per Member” Goal is $1.00 per week = $52. Will You Help?

California-Hawaii Elks Major Project –

Serving children with disabilities since 1950.

Jim PergolizziTom Mathers *Terry ClarnonBill Lewis *Dick Sharke *

Contributors for the month of April:Mo KristensenMark Quam *Carol LarsonSteve Nelson *Richard Mejia *

Dan McSweeneyMalcolm Macbride *Jim & Barbara Lee *

Little Things Mean a Lot...to a child’s quality of life

It is such an easy way to help the kids Walk, Talk, See and Play.

Check product boxes, cans and wrappers for the BOX TOPS 4 Education icon.

Our collection box is located in the Lobby. Thanks to all who are collecting BoxTops.

Keep up the good work! w

“Elks Give From The Heart”

Exalted Ruler’s Piggy Bank WalkState Convention May 17, 2014

Results for the past year:PETALUMA #901

$25,352.57 A per Capita of $20.61

Total for the GNW District:$112,638.27 A per Capita of $22.32

Total for California Hawaii$3,234,413.53

Thank You !Because of you the children will

Walk, Talk, See and Play!

This Year’s “Per Member” Goal is $1.00 per week = $52. Will You Help?

MAJOR PROJECTBequests & Living Trusts

BLT gives all Elks (and friends of Elks) an opportunity to participate in the Major Project through this living trust fund. There are also other options available through the BLT Committee. Go to the website at www.chea-elks.org then

click on Bequests/Living Trusts for more information. It’s the... BEST LASTING THING You Can Do.

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June Birthdays -By Michel Degive

1 Steven Cantor Michael Jensen Robert Myers Robert Pinske2 John Arntz Robert Beggs Dante Ricci Logan Savage Loren Stammer Robert Wentworth4 Jonathan Daniels Michel Degive Thomas Higbee Francis Kelly Kimberly Schultz5 Nicholas Flocchini William Mullins Greg Rahman Phelps Wright6 John Brugaletta Richard Green Rod Jamieson Paul Ramatici7 Ronald Bloom Ron Evenich John Mc Entee Roscoe Morgan Harold Rueckert8 Dale Kennedy James O’Brien David Today Ron York9 Bruno Lombardi Karen Nau Hans Pilegaard10 Arthur Henriksen Perry Perkins11 Tom Mc Guinness Todd Mc Neive Irma Wilson12 Robert Wise13 KatieHatfield Dale Leach Rusty Mc Manus Newman Nelson Chris Volker14 Giodano Alberigi Darrel Freitas Barbara Krantz Daniel Quinlan Casey Sullivan16 Fredrick Bartow James Gambonini Richard Myers Onita Pellegrini Michael Rossotti

17 James Bettinelli Lloyd Buck Paul Gilman Evan Hughes Rudolf Kruse Henry Mazzucotelli Charles Petersen Gary Schindler18 Ted Gutierrez Don Reid Robert Roland Jr Armond Scaccalosi19 Dave Dibble John Leary Paul Matheson William Petersen William Van Winkle Alfred Wells Martin Witt20 Billie Bertrand Charles Bettinelli Edward Cerar Robert Cohoe Al Sonntag21 Judy Johnson George Matt Donald Moreda Jr23 John Cruse Randall Logan Steven Woody24 Leonard Asbury Ken Coykendall Darrin De Carli Charles Meyer Steven Petersen25 Isaac Corter Gerald Johnson Anthony Madia Roger Reinke Norman Smith Clifford Stock Louis Vicino26 Vernon Davies Clarence Peters Beverly Pillsbury27 Jotty Lee Louise Walker Nola Zabkar28 Cailin Boccaleoni29 Jonathan Watson30 Gary Montague Elaine Tobener w

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL!!!

“Elks Live Elks Give” -

ER Marilyn Bartow on stage during CHEA/State Convention’s ER’s Piggy Bank March, announcing our lodge’s contributions for year 2013-14.

Pictured L-R: CHEA/St. President Richard MacDonald, Detective Rich Cox, GER Millard Pickering, DDGER Tim Jaeger.

Petaluma’s Detective Rich Cox, winner of 901’s Enrique Camarena 2013-14 Award, received 2 Awards at the CHEA Convention. First place in State & a National award.

CHEA/STATE CONVENTION NEWS

VETERANS Fought For Us & Defended our Flag

Let Us Not Forget Them

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Buy Now, Don’t Miss Out, Tickets Go Fast

Our Lodge events & dining room are an opportunity to return that dinner favor you owe a friend, relative or neighbor, or to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or just to hang out & relax. And please RSVP with the office for events so we know how much food to order & how many tables to setup/decorate. w

Share The Fun...Bring a Friend

No refunds will be granted on any Elk event tickets.

In general, in an effort to control costs, we must know headcount to order the food at least by the week prior to the event. Please pay attention to RSVP deadline dates. We appreciate your help & consideration in this matter.

Ticket Refund Policy

Ticket Sales/RSVP PolicyEVENT TICKETS ARE PRE SALE

AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE M-F, 10AM- 2PMOR BY PHONE (707)-763-0901

OR RSVP ONLINE AT: rsvp.elks901.orgABSOLUTELY NO HOLDS/ NO WILL CALL &

NO REFUNDS!!

Saturday June 14th is the District’s Annual Flag

Ceremony and Veteran’s BBQ. This year it will be held at the Napa Elks Lodge. Officers from each lodge within the Northwest District will participate in the rever-ent tribute to our Nation’s Flag. Then a hamburger and hotdog BBQ follows.

The Flag Ceremony begins at 11:00am. The BBQ is at 12:00pm. Everyone is invited and you are welcome as a spectator or to lend a needed hand.

It is a special event for, and much appreciated by, the Veterans. The day honors our veterans as well as our glorious flag.

If you are interested in going either as a spectator or a volunteer, you can call the Napa Elks office 707-255-4522 to RSVP or for more information. Please RSVP as food must be orderedw

BPOE GNW DISTRICT’S FLAG DAY CEREMONY &

VETERAN’S BBQ AT THE NAPA ELKS LODGE

JUNE 14TH

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TOB.P.O.E.

ELKS PETALUMA LODGE #901

THE VISITATION OFCHEA VICE PRESIDENT

Pete Day & His Lovely Wife ShellySATURDAY JUNE 28, 2014

Schedule of Events

Dinner Menu

Petaluma “HomeTown Chicken” Dinner by Paul Pedroni

Appetizers & Dessert Includedwith RSVP= $25 Per Person

At Door= $27.00

RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!PLEASE RSVP NLT June 20, 2014to 901 Jackie Logan 707-763-0901

or on line: rsvp.elks901.org

Business Attire Please

4:30 PM 5:00 PM

6:00 PM 7:00 PM

WelcomeCommittee Chairs & Officers MeetingNo Host CocktailsDinner

THURSDAY JUNE 5TH WILL BE OUR FIRST

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PARTY. HAVE A

FRIEND OR NEIGHBOR THAT YOU’VE BEEN

WANTING TO GET INTO THE LODGE? THIS

WILL BE THE NIGHT TO DO IT. WE WILL BE

ENTERTAINED BY THE BAY AREAS MOST SOUGHT

AFTER BAND… WONDERBREAD 5…. AT THE

PETALUMA ELKS LODGE. TICKETS WILL BE $26

NO UNPAID RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN.

DON’T MISS IT!!!

( TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE ELKS WEBSITE SOON ) DETAILS TO FOLLOW Tickets available on line or at Lodge office

7PM

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CornerSecretary’s -ByBarbara “Bobbi” Galbraith, PER

At the Lodge meeting held on May 8, 2014, the Officers had the honor and privilege of initiating

(in alphabetical order):

Robert Butler, Susan Clarke, & Larry Rankin

Welcome and congratulations to all! We look forward to seeing you and your families at the lodge.

In Vain We Call...Gerald Allen- Born 6/3/1926, Died Dec 2013, Age 87. Initiated 9/18/1982, an Elk for 26 years. w

E.R. Marilyn Bartow & New Members As Of May 8, 2014

Be sure to sign your membership card!

BULL’TN: Month name first appears in bulletinPROP: Date Candidate’s name is read on the floor of the Lodge.INVEST: Date Candidate was investigated and passed favorably.BALLOT: Meeting date candidate may be balloted upon after having been investigated.

Membership

As of 5-23-2014

Active members: 1197Candidates: 17Delinquent: 154Delinquent Rate: 12.95%Honorary Life Members: 2Life Members: 44

ENF supports Veterans, Communities & Children

Please support ENF

CANDIDATE RECAP NUMBER DATE TO BE PROPOSED AT NEXT MEETING: 0 WAITING TO BE INVESTIGATED: 12 TO BE BALLOTED ON AT NEXT MEETING:TO BE BALLOTED ON AT FUTURE MEETING: TO BE BALLOTED ON & INITIATED/REINSTATED AT SAME MEETING: 1 06/12/14TO BE AFFILLATIED AND/OR REINSTATED 1 06/12/14INVITED TO INITIATION ON: INVITED TO INITIATION ON: 2 07/10/14TOTAL CANDIDATES: 16

TOTAL 16

LAST FIRST OCCUPATION PROPOSER BULL PROP. INV BALL

BERNARDINI SR MARIO RETIRED FIRE FIGHTER MARIO BERNARDINI, JR MAY 24-AprCOCKERHAM DENNIS RETIRED TRANSFER-Las Vegas Ldg #2 MAY 8-May DENNETT KATARINA BARTENDER ROBERT LOPEZ MAY 10-AprFABRE-MARCIA SHERRI REGISTERED NURSE LORETTA BRACCO FEB 9-Jan 28-Jan 13-FebFIGONE ROBERT CUSTODIAN-PET. CITY SCHOOLS CLYDE SCHULTZ JULY 13-Jun 6-May 8-MayGRANT PATRICK REINSTATMENT>1YR DEC 12-Dec KITTLEMAN ALAN RV ADVENTURER TRANSFER-Hood River#150 MAY 10-AprMARCIA JEFFERY CHARLES MGMT SALES LORETTA BRACCO FEB 9-Jan 2-Feb 13-FebNEWMAN AARON DELIVERY REINSTMT>1YR/JUAN LLAV MAY 10-AprNEWMAN KARREN BELL REAL ESTATE BROKER JACK STRANGE MAY 24-Apr 14-May 22-MayREEGER DANA ANN MANAGER RON MERRILL JUNE 8-MayROYBAL DOMINIC PEP-DIR PROPEERTY MGMT BILL SCARPETE JUNE 8-MaySPEAR JOEL RETIRED REINSTATMENT>1YR MAY 9-MayWAGNER MICHAEL BUSINESS OWNER GAIL CARDAROPOLI MAY 10-AprWARNER BRUCE RETIRED BILL KOENIG JUNE 22-MayWHITE STEVE FIRE FIGHTER OWEN VALUCH MAY 24-Apr

NEW CANDIDATES, TRANSFER DEMITS & REINSTATEMENTS AS OF 5/23/2014

2014-15 Dues are now “past due”... Have you paid yours?Don’t miss out on the Elks’ year ahead.

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RV Club Information-By Pat Bernard

June 5 to 8, Thursday-SundayJackson RancheriaKeith and Sharon Brown 526-3959

July 3 to 6, Thursday-SundayBodega Bay RVPhil and Dawn Shafer 584-3533Ed and Sally Jensen 542-3900

July 31 to Aug 3, Thursday-SundayOlemaJoe and Karen Panfiglio 795-7972Billie Bertrand & Jim Thompson 763-9325

September 10 to 14, Wednesday-SundaySparks Marina Ed & Bernadette Ricci 823-2418Tenny & Linda Tucker 762-5775

October 8 to 12, Wednesday-SundayRiverwalk RV Park, FortunaBob & Carole Gonzales 762-5724Alden & Adela Hennings 763-7368

November 9 to 12, Sunday-WednesdayNapa County FairgroundsChuck & Paulie Clark 823-5634Ron Lunsford 479-9891Wayne & Roberta Thomas 584-7397

The RV Dump Station in temporar-ily closed. Please contact Janis, the RV Host @ 707-338-1717 for availability prior to waste disposal. Donations are greatly appreciated.

RV DUMP STATION-By Janis Pacciorini, RV Host

Our RV Host is looking for new or lightly used picnic tables/patio furniture in good condition for our RV Park. Have something to donate? Please contact RV Host Janis or the office.

RV Park-By Janis Pacciorini, RV Host MEMBERSHIP BUILDING PARTY

THURS. JUNE 5TH7PM$26

TICKETS AVAILABLE: ELKS901.ORG OR IN OFFICE

TOTALLY FUN!!

Flag Day, June 14th, commemorates the birth of Old Glory, the adop-tion of the flag of the United States by resolution of the Second Conti-

nental Congress in 1777.The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of

America has celebrated the holiday since the early days of the organiza-tion. Patriotism has characterized the BPOE and allegiance to the flag of our country is a requirement of every member.

In 1907, the Grand Lodge designated by resolution June 14th as Flag Day. The Grand Lodge of the Order adopted mandatory observance of the occasion by every Lodge in 1911, which continues today. The Elks Flag Day Service is very special as it not only covers the history of our flag, but many of the flags of the earlier colonies are displayed for the audience.

The Elks prompted President Woodrow Wilson to recognize the Order’s observance of Flag Day for its patriotic expression. In May 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14th as Flag Day.

On August 3rd, 1949, President Harry Truman, himself a member of the Elks, made the proclamation that thereafter June 14th would be a day of national observance for the symbol of our country and National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.

Flag Day June 14th – The Birth of Old Glory

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Elks Helping the Children to Walk, Talk, See and Play

MONDAY NIGHT PASTA &/or

Chef’s Special $8.00

TACO TUESDAYS$2 each

BURGER WEDNESDAYS

Support each week’s team

FEATURING FRESHLY GROUND 1/2# BEEF PATTIES WITH DOUBLE CHEESE

LODGE OFFICER BURGER NIGHT1st WEDNESDAY of Month

6-8 PM

Served with chips

Hamburger$6.00

Cheese Burger $7.00

PETALUMA ELKS LODGE #0901

Room opens at 5:30 pmEarly Bird games at 6:30pm

Regular Bingo at 7:00pm

Hungry? Check out the Burger Shack

WEDNESDAY NIGHTSAt The Lodge

JOIN THE FUN!

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l A book of (5) Jambo-ree raffle tickets was

recently mailed to you. The raffle is a chance to win many wonderful prizes while making a positive im-pact in our district. For only $20, you can support our district and its programs. Please return the ticket stubs filled out with a $20 check payable to Peta-luma Elks lodge. Hurry and get your ticket stubs and checks into the lodge before June 16th to be eli-gible for the “Early Bird” prize. We really appreciate your continued support and contribution to this impor-tant fundraising event. If you would like more raffle tickets for yourself or your friends, please contact the office. Return any unsold tickets promptly so we may have the opportunity to sell them prior to the event.

The raffle is the only fundraiser that supports the District Jamboree As-sociation. The Jamboree Association in turn provides funds to help pay for clinics, visitations, scholarships, committee expenses, Hoop Shoot and many other important programs that di-rectly benefit every Lodge in the “Great” Northwest Dis-trict as well as help with our invaluable outreach pro-grams. As you can see, your generous donations to this fundraiser helps our lodge

and district be successful in our efforts throughout the year and allows us to focus on the important work we do as Elks in our commu-nity Together we can make a difference.

As an extra bonus, if we make our sales goal, 901 will earn a $1,000 District Scholarship for a lucky stu-dent in our community.

Mark your Calendar. The weekend of August 15th - 17th the “Great” Northwest District will be holding its 31st Annual District Jam-boree Extravaganza at the Eureka Lodge #652.

They are looking for-ward to providing you, your family and friends with an amazing fun filled weekend of activities such as golf, innovative games, and top shelf events tailored for everyone to enjoy a wonder-ful weekend of brotherhood. The Jamboree will also provide you with an oppor-tunity to renew the spirit of Elkdom and reunite the fra-ternal bonds of friendship

For more information on the Jamboree sched-ule, look in our newsletter, contact the Petaluma Lodge Secretary’s office at 707-763-0901 or visit: www.elks1108.org. Elks Care and Elks Share!

Hope to see you there.

Good luck & thank you.

Jamboree 2014 & Raffle Tickets

Join in, participate. Our events need you!Please help make them happen.

Please call the office 707-763-0901 or contact ER Marilyn Bartow.

Where can you get a 1/2 pound, double cheese, freshly ground beef burger for $7.00 with all the trimmings? Only one place…The Petaluma Elks lodge on Wednesday night. Bring a friend. Carl

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Petaluma Elks 901 is collecting canned food to assist the local food banks which are running out of food for the needy. If you would like to donate canned or dry packaged foods, please drop the items in the red barrel in the lobby at the lodge (no glass please).

Petaluma Elks 901Food Drive

Together We Can Make A Difference

We Need Your Cans&

Packaged Food Products

BEANS RICE PASTA

“901” Elks have an opportunity to raise money for the lodge and have a great time doing so. Do you like NHRA Drags, NASCAR or the roar of Indy cars as the spin around the track? Then this volunteer event is for you! The Elks “901” has applied to serve food and beverages at the Sonoma Raceway during the 2014 season to raise money for our lodge. This will consist of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, June 20th through 22nd, NHRA Drag Race Series, July 25th through 27th, Indy Car Series, August 22nd through 24th and the FIA World Touring Car Championship, September 13th and 14th. Elks this is a great way to get involved in your lodge. 901 will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 18th at 7 PM at the lodge for those interested in participating. Please arrive early for Taco Tuesday! We will meet for only about a half hour to discuss the process and answer questions on how you can lend a hand and have some fun.

Calling all ELKS to the Starting Line

Interested in participating? Contact Dan Pastryk via 901 office.

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND... Please RSVP with the office or on line for Thursday, Friday & Lodge events so we know how much food to order & how many tables to setup/decorate. w

First Call for Golf !!Elks 2014 Annual Charity Golf

TournamentFriday October 17th @ Rooster Run GC

More to Follow

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Enjoy the Air conditioned facility & the sheltered patio. Or bring your lawn chair or blanket & take in the sun on the grassy area out back. Carl Bellovich

Lecturing Knight &Lodge Picnic Chairperson

At the Lodge

Join us at 11am for a full day’s celebration and events for the whole family.

Good food, fun, games and drink for all!Flag Day Ceremony - 11am

Games & BBQ Oysters – beginning at 12pmBuffet Line at 1PM - 3:30 PM

Enjoy Bingo, Pedro, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard. Activities, Games & fun for the kids.

Lodge Picnic &

Celebration of Independence Day

Fun for the whole family!

Price TBD (not available at press time, watch for details)

Get your tickets in advance at the Lodgeor RSVP ONLINE at rsvp.elks901.org

or at the door on the 5th!

Petaluma Elks Lodge #901

Saturday July 5, 2014

At The Back Patio…BBQ Oysters on the Half Shell

Price TBD

Our annual Flag Day Ceremony, a tribute to the history & evolution of our great Flag, will be presented by our Lodge Officers, PERs and the Elks’ Boy Scout Troop #2.

Menu includes:BBQ Chicken,Italian Sau-sage, Myrna’s Beans, Cae-sar & Potato Salads, Rolls & Ice Cream.

RUMMAGE SAlEHold this date, July 26, 2014.

We are going to have the second annual Elks garage sale. Start cleaning out those closets and drawers. We will need lots of

GOOD stuff to sell.If you are interested in helping out contact

Andrea Brush atu_r_framed@hotmail.com

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KUDOS & Applause To…

Jami Kidder- for her outstanding performance. We wish you success & happiness on your new endeavor. Moms Day Volunteers- for the teamwork & great job, great day. Boy Scout Troop 2- for the excellent help on Moms Day.Jim Madrid- for the delicious Vets pies & the good deed they do.Paul Barbieri- for his service on the THC and to our lodge.

April 1st was the time to put your new membership and keycard for year 2014-2015 in use. You need it to enter the front door and the patio gate and to participate in Lodge events. Be sure you have signed your card before entering the Lodge room.

NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS 2014-2015

Do You Have Yours?

“FEEL THE GLOW OF ELKDOM”

GER Membership Award Recipients

ER Marilyn Bartow presented a GER Membership Recuitment Award to Rick Nadale & Bobbi Galbraith

(not present/pictured, Clyde Schultz, the 3rd recipient).

At the 5/8/14 lodge meeting ER Marilyn Bartow an-nounced a 3 way tie (to date) in the GER’s membership recuitment challenge.

Link to reservation information - http://www.chea-elks.org , then Meetings- Grand Lodge

150th Grand Lodge/National Convention 2014- New Orleans, LA

July 13th -17th

Special Thanks go out to Irma Wilson, Bobbi Galbraith, Marilyn Bartow and Duane Miles for Mothers Day basket items donations. Big thanks to Irma for arranging the bas-kets.

Congrats to all the winners!

Mom’s Day Baskets

ENF AWARDAt the 5/8/14 lodge meeting, ENF Chairman John Dowden (right) presented Jack Conway (left) an ENF Award for achieving the $1,000 level of donations to ENF.

There are a few committees that need a chairperson &/or members. Why not get involved? Speak with ER Mari-lyn Bartow; find out how you can help.

Volunteers/Committee Chairs Needed

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Make A Difference,

Get Involved!

The California Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA) convention was held in Palm Springs May 14th to May 17th. Over 1200 representa-tives from throughout the state attended this informa-tive, enlightening, & enter-taining event. In attendance from our lodge were Lodge officers ER Marilyn Bar-tow, Leading Knight Wayne Wilson, Secretary Bobbi Galbraith, & myself. Also attending were Lodge 1st Dude, photographer, & chauffeur Fred Bartow, Irma Wilson, my wife Mary, DD Tim Jaeger & wife Sandy, & PDDGER Rich Simmons & wife Carolyn.

The convention is an oc-casion to not only meet our counterparts from around the state & learn how they conduct business, but it also affords an opportunity to find new ways to provide for our members & our community through the discussions at the business sessions & the workshops presented each day. Some of the subjects presented at the workshops were:

-being certain our lodge carries enough insurance to cover loss of business because of a prolonged clo-sure due to some catastro-phe such as a fire, broken plumbing, etc.

-other insurance mat-ters regarding employee liability & other liability issues,

-the pros & cons of us-ing independent contractors as opposed to employees to provide member services,

-maintaining detailed records regarding employee supervision, time rolls, & the confidentiality of em-ployee records,

-recruitment & reten-tion of members including methods of attracting new members & ways of publi-cizing our programs & inter-action with our community.

All of these subjects were of great interest & educa-tional value. I know I came home with many new ideas about recruitment of new members & how to more ef-fectively manage our lodge.

From my perspective the highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the California Hawaii Elks Ma-jor Projects, Inc. (CHEMPI) 2014 Theme Child. Ethan Kempton is a seven year old child who was born with ex-treme disabilities because of oxygen deprivation caused by the umbilical cord wrap-ping around his neck while in the womb. Ethan was unable to do the things we take for granted such as picking up a pencil, learn-ing to speak, & many other relatively simple tasks. Three years ago CHEMPI began providing the special assistance of occupational & speech therapy Ethan re-quired, but was beyond his family’s means. Ethan still has many goals to accom-plish, but his improvement is unbelievable. Ethan gave a short speech of thanks & he, his two brothers, & their mother performed a dance routine that was truly inspi-rational. Of importance to

901 TRUSTEE’S & HOUSE COMMITTEEELKS 99th STATE CONVENTION

-By Jim Cavellini, Chairmanme beyond the miraculous improvement was the fact that Ethan brought to mind that the Elks Club is much more than a social club, we are in fact an organization that provides outstanding service to the neediest of our community.

The final bit of business was also very interest-ing... the ER’s Piggy Bank March. Each lodge, from throughout the state, an-nounces the amount they have raised for the Purple Pig program. This year our lodge donated over $25,000 to help CHEA raise a total of $3,234,413.53. Amazing & unbelievable. Many unfor-tunate families are going to benefit because of the unselfishness of the Elks of California & Hawaii. While the cost of sending our delegation has its impact on our budget, the knowledge we gain, the contacts we make, & the understanding of what the Elks do for our communities is priceless.

All members are welcome to the T /HC meetings. But to be placed on the agenda of a T/HC meeting please send your request into the lodge office no later than the Wednesday before the meet-ing. Members wishing to speak at the T/HC meetings but not on the agenda will be heard on a time available basis. Remember all mem-bers are invited to the T/HC meetings & we need to hear from all of our brothers & sisters.

We have an opening on the Board of Trustees. If inter-ested in the position of the3 Year Trustee contact the office ASAP at 707-763-0901 #0.

3 Year Trustee Vacancy

As of June 28, 2014 members who make a reservation for a Thursday, Friday or a Lodge event dinner will receive a $2.00 discount for the meal. Example: ticket price at the door $17.00, ticket price PRE-SALE/RSVP $15.00.

Reservations may be made online at www.elks901.org or by phoning the lodge office at 707-763-0901.

New Dinner Policy Effective

6/28/14

Many of you have quarterly reports, for the quarter ending June 30th, due to the District Chairperson by July 5th. Please be prompt. Thanks for your participation!w

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Quarterly Reports Due

Out Shopping?Please pick up a few

items for the Yountville Veterans. Find the

VETERANS’ WISH LIST on our Lodge’s website: www.elks901.org or at the

Lodge office. Thanks to all of you

who have dropped off items at the lodge.

Your thoughtfulness & generosity are appreciated

by all!

Veterans Wish List

Issue 6 Volume 110

junesunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday

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BINGO NIGHT

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Meeting Night

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(1) (4)

21PASTA NIGHT

DINNER $8.006pm-7:30pm

13PASTA NIGHT DINNER $8.006pm-7:30pm

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Fish & ChipsBob Lopez

RSVP=$10.00

Weds.BINGO

Burger NiteLodge Officers

Trustee Meetng 6:00pm

King Pedro Nite

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BBQ Chicken,Pork Ribs, Baked

BeansChef Ray

RSVP=$15.00

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Rick Nadale

Weds.BINGO

Burger Nite

Taco Tuesdays

Taco Tuesdays

Taco Tuesdays

1 2

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based on activity

Taco Tuesdays

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Meeting Night

Weds.BINGO

Burger NiteDoug Frampton

Weds.BINGO

Burger NiteShanda Gatlin

Taco TuesdaysSalmon Filet

Chef RayRSVP=$15.00

Trustee Meetng 6:00pm

PASTA NIGHT DINNER $8.006pm-7:30pm

5 6

(2) (3)

Baked ChickenJudi GarciaRSVP=$10.00

Prime RibChef Ray

RSVP=$20.00

(5)

Turkey DinnerChef Ray

with RSVP=$15.00

Flag Day BBQ-Napa Lodge

GNWD

Happy Father’s Day

Lodge Closed

SVP Visitation

Flag Day (observed)

Membership Building Party

FeaturingWONDERBREAD 5

$26.00

Weds.BINGO

Burger NiteLodge Officers

Independence Day

Lodge Closed

Lodge Picnic

BBQ Chicken & more

-By Luau Larry & Crew

Hometown Chicken

Paul PedroniRSVP=$25.00

At Door=$27.00

New policy effective June 28, 2014. See page 10 for details.

PASTA NIGHT

DINNER $8.006pm-7:30pm

PASTA NIGHT

DINNER $8.006pm-7:30pm

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDPetaluma, California

Permit No. 192

12The Whisperings

Bingo NightJune 6th

PETALUMA LODGE 901, BPO ELKS2105 S. McDowell Boulevard Ext.

Petaluma, CA 94954-6909

If your birthday is this month clip this coupon, fill in your name and card number and present it with proof of your birthday at the bar for a couple of drinks.Name:__________________________________________

Member Card Number:____________________________

Happy Birthday!

BINGO WEDNESDAYS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR,RSVP, BUY YOUR TICKETS, DON’T MISS OUT

RSVP ONLINE at rsvp.elks901.org

June Events

Membership Building Party-------------------June 5thJune Bingo---------------------------------------June 6thLodge Meeting----------------------------------June 12thGNWD Flag Day- Napa Lodge----------------June 14thSonoma Raceway Elks Booth---------June 20th-22ndLodge Meeting Night--------------------------June 26thSVP Visitation----------------------------------June 28th

Upcoming Events

July Bingo---------------------------------------July 11thLodge Picnic/BBQ-------------------------------July 5thGrd Ldg/Nat’l Conv.- New Orleans----July13th-17thRummage Sale----------------------------------July 26th901 Golf Tournament--------------------------Oct. 17th

Support Your Lodge & Community...Participate!

Membership Building Party

Wonderbread 5 Thurs.

June 5th(See Pg.4 & 6 for details)

LODGE PICNICSat. July 5th

OUR NATION’S BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATION(See pg 8 for details)

St. V.P. Visitation

Friday June 28th (See pg 4 for details)