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January 2014Vol. 70 No. 10
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HONOLULU LODGE NO. 616 BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE
ORDER OF ELKS OFFICERSEXALTED RULER ............Arthur “Bud” LushLEADING KNIGHT ......Augie Rey FernandezLOYAL KNIGHT ....................Hiram KeliipioLECTURING KNIGHT ..........Andrew WatsonSECRETARY ..................Keith Williams, PERTREASURER ....................Jayson Kalani LumTILER ............................Glenn U. Beppu, PER ESQUIRE ............................George del BarrioCHAPLAIN ........................Delorese GregoireINNER GUARD ................Richard SkizewskiORGANIST ..................................Jackie Burke1 YEAR TRUSTEE ........................Gloria Yau2 YEAR TRUSTEE ......................George West 3 YEAR TRUSTEE ..............Deb Knight, PER4 YEAR TRUSTEE ......................Judy Rubano5 YEAR TRUSTEE ..................John F. NadlerSUBORDINATE FORUM JUSTICE
Adrienne KingMEDIATOR ..............................Bradley CoatesBOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR
George WestHOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIR ....John CarrollPER ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Deb Knight, PERLODGE HISTORIAN ..............Anita Manning
DISTRICT DEPUTY GERDavid C. “Chuck” Minnich, PER
Pearl City #2669
CHEA STATE VICE PRESIDENTBarbara Nance, PER Kona Lodge #2616
DISTRICT LEADERWayne Howard, PSP, Honolulu #616
Vern Ungerecht, PDDGER, Kona #2616NOTEWORTHY NUMBERS
Front Desk ..........................................923-5722Club Mgr, Club Info. & Reservations. 923-5722Secretary ............................................923-5525Membership Information .................. 923-5525Fax ......................................................923-1726E-mail........................Elks616@hawaiiantel.netWebsite..................................www.Elks616.orgContact Lodge Secretary - for info re ElksSpeech Therapy Program - for info re Aloha Elk ads.
SICKNESS AND DISTRESSKeith Williams....................................923-5525
Copy Deadline: 10th of monthAll submissions are subject to an editing pro-cess which may include omissions or revisions.
Mark Moore, EditorE-mail: [email protected]
The Aloha Elk is published monthly byHONOLULU LODGE #616 BPOE
A Fraternal/Charitable/Patriotic OrganizationChartered April 15, 1901
2933 Kalakaua Avenue Hono., HI 96815-4643
COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY EXALTED RULER
Americanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Russell MotterAuditing/Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy OshiroBy-laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deb KnightCommunity Activities . . . . . . . . . .Piilani KealakaiSpecial Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy T. OshiroDrug Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew WatsonElks National Foundation . . . . . . . .Hiram KeliipioFlag Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew GoodmanGovernment Relations . . . . . . . . .Robert KekunaHistorical Committee . . . . . . . . . .Anita ManningHoop Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenn BeppuHouse Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John CarrollIndoctrination . . . . . .Keith Williams/Teru YasudaInvestigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walter NishiokaKumulokahi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alika WinterLodge Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew WatsonLodge Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark MooreMajor Project . . . . . . . . . . .Augie Rey FernandezMembership/Lapsation . .Teru Yasuda/Carl ReberMemorial Day Coordinator . . .Delorese GregoireMother’s Day Coordinator . . . .Delorese GregoireNational Veterans Service .Augie Rey FernandezPublic Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robin Hood Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl SchwarmScouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VacantSickness and Distress . . . . . . . . . .Keith WilliamsStanding Relief . . . . . . . . . . . .Arthur “Bud” LushVisiting Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deb KnightYouth Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piilani KealakaiYouth Paddling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hiram Manoi
THE NEW YEAR – 2014 – ACCORDING TOTHE EXALTED RULER
HAPPY NEWYEAR TO ALLOUR ELKSOHANA
Wow! AnotherChristmas Seasonhas passed and theNew Year is uponus. Hopefully, this
holiday season was a good one for all. Itseems like yesterday we were all franticabout Y2K, computer scares and theupcoming “turn of the century”. Here itis 14 years later and we have survivedall of it and much more I’m sure. Now itis all just a faded memory. Time passesso quickly that it is important we makeevery day count. For us, as Elks, it is“Sharing and Caring” or in the words ofour Grand Exalted Ruler MillardPickering—“Elks Live…Elks Give”. Itis through the generosity of you, theElks members, which make this community a better place for our keiki,
our veterans and those who most needour help. It is remembering those departed brothers and sisters so that Elksare never forgotten, never forsaken.
Speaking of our Grand Exalted Ruler,he and his wife Susanne will make theirofficial visit to the Hawaii District onSaturday, January 4, 2014. The PearlCity Lodge will be hosting this event.Tickets are limited, but if you are interested in attending, please contact thePearl City Lodge for more information.
For those of you who participated inthe Thanksgiving, Christmas and/or NewYear’s Eve events, I want to thank youfor supporting our Club. What a greatjob by our managers and staff. What agreat job by our Chef, Robert Goya, forputting together such a great meal package. I have heard nothing but raveson how smoothly everything went andhow tasty the food was. If you wereunable to join us during the holidays,please come down and enjoy the loungeor dinner menu. I think you will bepleasantly surprised. There is a newmenu with new drink specials as well.
As this Elks year winds down, pleasenote that our annual election of officerswill be held in February. Nominationswill be made at the first meeting onTuesday, February 11, and the electionat the second meeting on Tuesday,February 25. Are you, or someone youknow, interested in getting involved inthe Lodge? Now is the time to step forward. The new ER will also be soliciting members for various committees. If you have an area of interest, please submit your name to meand I will pass it on.
The Lodge just passed the required 5-year By-law and House Rules revision.All of the proposed changes were published in the November Aloha Elkand voted on at the December 10 Lodgemeeting. This now goes to Grand Lodgefor final approval and adoption. Pleasekeep informed of these changes.
I wish you all continued good healthand prosperity in the New Year andthank you for all you do to support yourofficers and your Lodge.
Remember—“Elks Working Together…
Making a Difference”Bud Lush, ER
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FROM SOCIAL and COMMUNITY SERVICEAloha Elks,
As of this reading, the lantern ornaments of the “IN MEMORY OF . . .” project raised for Major Project$363.00. Thank you to all whosupported this project, Rio for the sales,Matt Zahn designing and, of course, ourcontributors.
Our December candle-lighting ceremony was a beautiful event toremember. Delorese, Lodge Chaplain,I owe you my heart. God bless you!Thank you to everyone presentDecember 8, 2013. I don’t have namesof many who were present this evening;you know who you are and I thank youfor your help in turning on the lights.Special Mahalo to Exalted Ruler, BudLush, BOD members George, Gloriaand especially Deb Knight, even afterher major surgery she still made her wayto the lodge to support the lighting of thelantern ornaments. A small project,people with big hearts, “AWESOME”,all for the Elks Major Project.
I wish everyone a happy 2014. Itwas my pleasure, to Elks and you, as acommittee member for 2013-2014.
Piilani Kealakai, Chair,Social and Community
ServiceCommittee
THANATOPSIS A poem written by William Cullen
Bryant (an American Poet), in 1811 atage 17, and was first published in 1817.The title comes from the Greek thanatos(“death”) and opsis (“sight”); it has oftenbeen translated as “Meditation uponDeath”.
Why this article you ask? It’s in thebook, Elks (USA) Ritual, “as an optionalpresentation following the InitiationCeremony of new members recited bythe Exalted Ruler or some Member (designated).
For myself, I have heard it recited oncein my twenty years as a Member ofBPOE. I personally recited it once at aMember’s Memorial Service, who wasan Elk Member of 49 years.
Just the other day at my High SchoolClass Xmas celebration, I again recitedit, honoring those who no longer occupythe vacant chairs and to my surprise,after the event, one of the widows cameup to me, and was very complementaryand said, “William Cullen Bryant,Thanatopsis ‘“ I learned it when I was asenior at Farrington High School in1949J English literature”.
That was my “Cheer to a class mate’swidow”.
Hauole Makahiki Hou PER Patrick Keliinui
LODGE OF SORROWThe clock of their days has stopped.
Upon its dial the motionless shadows mark eleven, with us the golden hourof recollection.
George J. Behne (88)42 Year Life Member
Born: April 22, 1925Initiated: May 22, 1972Died: October 7, 2013
Robert A. Sypowicz (65)21 Year Member
Born: January 21, 1948Initiated: November 22, 1993Died: October 9, 2013
Yukio Takeya (87)38 Year Life Member
Born: April 25, 1926Initiated: July 23, 1976
(Hilo #759)Died: November 12, 2013
LODGE SCOUTINGCHAIRPERSONNEEDED
We are looking for a new LodgeScouting Chairman to replace MattBielik who has recently resigned fromthat position. Matt is an active dutyNaval Officer Lieutenant assigned to thePacific Fleet Commander’s Staff at PearlHarbor. Matt is an Eagle Scout andeagerly volunteered about a year ago tofill this position to represent the Lodgeas the Sponsor for three Scouting Unitsat our Lodge. His duties at workrecently increased considerably so thathe no longer has the time available toprovide the due support to the Scoutsand the Scouting Program.
We now need another one of ourLodge members to contact the ExaltedRuler and report that he or she is the onefor the job. If you are interested andhave some time available, please contactER Bud Lush.
Submitted by the Editor
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Application for MembershipInvestigation: January 8, 2013 - Balloting: January 14, 2013
Indoctrination: January 23, 2013 - Initiation: January 28, 2013Name Address Occupation ProposerRosalyn Ardoin Honolulu, HI 96816 Student/Construction Jennifer Vincent
PSI InternationalWesley Robert Blandt Honolulu, HI 96813 Insurance Consultant Carol Lee Owens
Business OwnerCarla Bowen Honolulu, HI 96825 Asst Film Director Bradley Frye
Hawaii 5-0Lisa Cloward Honolulu, H 96822l Realtor Associate Jay Middleton
Prudential Locations*Dr. Michael Christopher Honolulu, HI 96816 Psychologist Carol Tyler (2230)
Pono PraxisMary Rose C. Feria Honolulu, HI 96825 Courtroom Manager Thomas A. Ching
U.S. District CourtDr. Jason K. Fleming Honolulu, HI 96816 Emergency Physician Carolyn Annerud
Emerg. Med. Physicians-HIJulieann Getman Honolulu, HI 96821 Set Decorator Bradley Frye
Hawaii 5-0Dr. Courtney B. Higgins Honolulu, HI 96815 Psychologist Meliss McGuire
Kaiser Permanente*Trent Horita Honolulu, HI 96821 School Counselor Kevin Kam
Makalapa Elem. School Jacqueline C. Jaques Honolulu, HI 96817 Advertising/PR Rebecca de Ville
Smythe & AssociatesCarter Kamana Honolulu, HI 96816 Sales Paul H. Wang
Avendra, LLC*Juo M. Leung Honolulu, HI 96815 Senior Loan Officer Donna J. Lee
Central Pacific BankMarlene Nalani Honolulu, HI 96822 Realtor Debras Malia
Dower Realty, IncKanoe Margol Honolulu, HI 96814 Dep. Exec. Director Catherine Chan-
Hawaii Emp. Retire. System HarbrendtRichard R. Miller, Jr Honolulu, HI 96825 College instructor E. Winternitz-Russell
Kapiolani C.C.Erica Monk Honolulu, HI 96815 Registered Nurse Lauren TophamScott T. Murakami Honolulu, HI 96825 Dir. Workforce Dev. Michael A. Owen
U of H Comm. CollegesLorenzo Neiva de Lima Honolulu, HI 96813 Major Accounts Exec. Romula Fonseca
Hawaiian Telcom, IncDebra E.S. Nishiyama Honolulu, HI 96821 Personel Program Admin. Catherine Chan-
HI Dept of H R Dvmnt HalbrendtRick K. Nishiwaki Honolulu, HI 96826 Self Emp/Import/Export Scott Nakagawa
R’s LogicRobert J. Piccinino Honolulu, HI 96822 Dir. Supply Chain Mngmnt Kurt P. Fey
Y. Hata & Co.Alfred H. Resch Honolulu, HI 96821 Self Emp Kaira Resch (2230)
Resch Tours, LtdPaulette Marie Rowe Kailua, HI 96734 Design Consultant Susan Helftel-Liquido
Hale Hilo, LLCRobert W. Sage Mililani, HI 96789 Business Owner Mark T. Sage
Federal MaintenanceCurtis K. Smith Honolulu, HI 96826 Director Sale & Marketing Ilima Vicente
S.I.T.C.David C. Snakenberg Honolulu, HI 96816 Retireee Edward D. Kaimihana
HI Dept. of DefenseErik K. Taniguchi Honolulu, HI 96817 Realtor Kirkland Nakama
Pacific PropertiesRichard M. Vidinha Honolulu, HI 96813 Sales/Marketing George del Barrio
HPL Foods LtdSandra J. Wilkinson Honolulu, HI 96817 Ret Judicial Clerk Colin K. Chock
HI Judiciary Prob. Dept.*Tiffany H. Winters Aiea, HI 96701 Costco Wholesale Emp. Jill Hipa
NEW MEMBERSInitiated November 26, 2013
JOYCE Y. AZAMAJAMES B. CHAPMAN
KELLY CHARPHILLIP FLYNN CORSON
DIANE ERICKSONPATRICIA GAMBLE
RONALD S. GOODWINDENISE M. HEARN
STUART H. HILTHARRISON H. HIRAHARA
AMBUR KIM KIRIUJONATHAN KUBA
MARGARET A. LEONGELVIRA LO
LEAH MAILE RACUYA LUM ROBERT MARCELLO, JR.
JOE B. MILLERHELENE S. PENN
ZYRON SCHONIWITZJASON S. TOKUNAGA
DAVID I. UMEDADEBRA ANNE VANOVERSHELLY WEATHERWAX
AFFILIATIONSJAMES A. CREMINSFrederick, MD #684
PAUL R. REMINGTONKailua, HI #2230
REINSTATEMENTSDALE K. MOSHER
ROBERT L. STENSON
AFFILIATEDSeptember 10, 2013
ROBERT P. DALBEC
We are... Ear-RResponsible!Elk’s SPECIAL Member Discounts
593-2137 D. Kona Smith - 616 Member 41 years
Hearing Aids / RepairsH E A R I N G C A R E
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ENF DONATIONSThe Elks National Foundation is the
charitable arm of the Benevolent andProtective Order of Elks. Our mission isto help Elks build stronger communities.The Foundation is supported through contributions from Elks, their familiesand friends, which are all deposited intoa permanent endowment fund. We onlyspend the income earned by this fund.For further information regarding theENF, please contact the Secretary’sOffice: 923-5525
Donations Sent to ENF (Chicago, IL)Norman E. Wood $100.00
KUMULOKAHI
Kumulokahi represented the BPOE616 at this year’s “Bruddah Mel’sCanoe Surf Contest” in Makaha in
December. The waves were very nice! 6– 8 feet out of the northwest, with 10foot sets . . . and super glassy!!! The AtaLyman was the only Old School canoeon the beach, and our crew was able tomake it out of the first two heats and intothe semi finals. Wish us luck & stand byfor the official results and action photos.
Paddlers: Men & women!!! If you arethinking about paddling, please considerKumulokahi Elks. We will be puttingtogether adult OC6 crews for Summer2014’s Hui Waa Regattas. Please contactme if you are interested in paddling orcoaching. Mahalo nui.
As you all may have noticed, theKana’iaupuni has been moored in frontof the club for easy access. We are very fortunate to enjoy this continuedprivilege.
ATTENTION QUALIFIED STEERSMAN
Please remember to follow properprocedure by signing the check out
work sheet before & after each use. TheKumulokahi folder is behind the frontdesk.
Please allow time to scrub down hulland the ama of any growth. Beaching it
next to the Outrigger, and flipping herover will allow the best scrubbing angle.
NOTICEWe will be cleaning out/ doing an
inventory of the Kumulokahi closet (inthe men’s locker room) in February.Please remove all personal belongingsby February 15th. Anything left in theroom after the date as specified will beconsidered abandoned.
Funeral Services for Elks Club members and their Ohana continue to be an important tradition. Donationsprovided by the family will be humblyaccepted in order to provide qualifiedmanpower, maintain equipment, andbenefit the Kumulokahi paddling program.Mahalo NUI LOA!!!
Alika WinterKumulokahi Chairman
An ANNUAL TRIBUTE ofRESPECT and HONOR
AND A COMPLIMENTARY
DINNER
OLD - TIMERSNIGHT
14 January at 616
A special invitation is hereby extended to all those 616 Elk
Members that have 25 years or moreendurance of Elks membership
anywhere in Elkdom to show yourcard and rally with your long-time
friends and the Elk youngsters for adrink at the bar and to listen to the
tales and for a complimentarydinner with dinner service at 5:30followed with a stimulating Lodge
Meeting up the elevator to theupstairs Lodge Hall then down elevator to the Club to finish a
wonderful evening at your HonoluluElks Lodge as a Special Guest of
your Lodge for the evening.
Please notify the Lodge Secretary by 10 January
if you plan to attend.
26Scout Car Wash
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunset MusiciansTito Berinobis5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
27 28Lodge Membership Mtg.
7 p.m.
INITIATION
4 62 5Boy Scout Troop
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunset MusiciansTito Berinobis5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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NEW YEAR’S DAY
2 2Lounge Music
Kevin Mau5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
12Boy Scout Troop
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunset MusiciansTito Berinobis5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
19Boy Scout Troop
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunset MusiciansTito Berinobis5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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7Board of Directors Mtg.
6 p.m.
3Camacho & Aikane
Hawaiian Music11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lounge MusicBob Nelson
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
14OLD TIMERS NIGHT
Officers Call6 p.m.
PER Meeting6 p.m.
Lodge Membership Mtg.7 p.m.
BALLOTING
21Board of Directors Mtg.
6 p.m.
8Elks Hawaiian Singers
10 a.m. - 12 noonLounge Music
Bob Nelson5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
INVESTIGATION6:45 p.m.
29Elks Hawaiian Singers
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Lounge MusicBob Nelson
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
30Lounge Music
Kevin Mau5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
31CHINESE NEW YEAR
Camacho & AikaneHawaiian Music11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lounge MusicTito Berinobis
6 - 10 p.m.
22Elks Hawaiian Singers
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Lounge MusicBob Nelson
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
15Elks Hawaiian Singers
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Lounge MusicBob Nelson
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
9Lounge Music
Kevin Mau5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
16Lounge Music
Kevin Mau5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Scout Committee Mtg.7 p.m.
23616 Book Club
11 a.mLounge Music
Kevin Mau5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
INDOCTRINATION6:45 p.m.
10Camacho & Aikane
Hawaiian Music11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lounge MusicKevin Mau
6:00 - 10 p.m.
17Camacho & Aikane
Hawaiian Music11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lounge MusicTito Berinobis
6 - 10 p.m.
24Camacho & Aikane
Hawaiian Music11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lounge MusicKevin Mau6 - 10 p.m.
11Golf
Cub Scout Meeting4 p..m.
Lounge MusicKapa Folk
6:00 - 10 p.m.
4Golf
Lounge MusicAugie Rey
6:00 - 10 p.m.
25Golf
Lounge Music“To Be Announced”
6:00 - 10 p.m.
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MARTIN LUTHERKING DAY
18Golf
Lounge MusicAugie Rey
6:00 - 10 p.m.
Club Open7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Breakfast on the Lanai7:30 - 11 a.m.
Lounge/Bar Open11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lounge Menu11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dining Room open forLunch and Dinner
Dinner Service5 - 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
Qi Goong Chinese Exer9:30 a.m.
Club Open11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Lounge Menu11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
MONDAY
Club Open11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Lounge Menu11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Joe Dowson Art Club12 Noon - 2 p.m.
TUESDAY
Bridge Club9-11 a.m.
and12:30-3:30 p.m.
Club Open10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Lounge Menu11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Service5 - 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Bridge Club12:30-3:30 p.m.
Club Open10 a.m. - 10 p.m.Lounge Menu
11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Service5 - 8:00 p.m.
Club Open10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Lounge Menu11a.m. - 9 p.m.
Dinner Service5 - 9 p.m.
FRIDAY
Yoga7:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast on the Lanai7:30 - 11 a.m.
Morning Exercise Group8 - 9 a.m
Club Open10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Lounge Menu
11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.Dinner Service
5 - 9 p.m.
SATURDAYTHURSDAY
LODGE and CLUB CALENDARJANUARY 2014
Note: Items scheduled in the calendar may change after publication. To check on any Lodge or Club item, please call 923-5722.
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VFW Post 61610 a.m.
January 1 New Year’s Day
Rick R. CallowDane A. ChristianChris DittmarHelen S. FooteDexter T. HigaJohn IsabeloJeffrey F. MahoneyVernon W. Santos, Jr.Melvin C. WooThomas C. WoodrowTheodore W. Wrobel
January 2Joachim Aggi BirnbaumDonald W. DiasTherese R. EasleyAlex V. KendrickJonathan KubaStephen Frank LanghamGeorge A. MuneokaBrian Scott SungKen T. ToguchiJeannie M. Tsurumi
January 3Iris ChungItsuji HatanoLawrence M. JuddHarry H. ShibuyaRichard L. Troyer
January 4John S. KayLeland H.Y. LouieJoseph J. MillerRay K. StoneDennis K.K. Wong
January 5Jerry K. DeMelloGeorge Dave HiteJonathan W. O’NeillJohn A. ReznickGlen K. Tomasu
January 6George L. BerishJennifer V. CamachoCarl Hiram KahalewaiMark T. KakuLaurie LeeDavid C. LemkeMichael T. LodgeTheodore G. RayStuart G. SmithClifford K. Wakatake
January 7Peter BirnbaumTonya DykstraJoe R. FairchildJohn J. Harding, Jr.Robin Lynn Hood
William T. KanedaAlan Kalani KuonCalvin F.S. LeeDean Lowell ReinersErin Tanaka
January 8James G. Akau, JrDavid C. BensonDavin T. KazamaRobert G. RawlinsVirgil Stinnett
January 9Andrea ChongJosephine Leilehua FarmKendall F. FordWilliam J. Hoffman, Jr.Eric L. KinilauDonald A. LewisFrancine P. MendesFrank B. ShottGeorge A.L. Yuen
January 10Nancy ConnollyCarol A. GallagherJacob Kaleikini, Jr.Charles Wm KarelitzJames A. NottShane OgitaniRichard PrinzivalliTony Young
January 11Malie Beach-SmithDaivd B. BillsMalia N. BoydAllan C. BradyJohn M. ChapmanSandra K. LeslieValentine MarcielJames F. NagleFrank Leonard Rego, Jr.Jimmie M. Wilson
January 12Scott M. NakagawaDavid J. RandellSusan ReyesAlan M. RobinsonIrvin K. SasakiDonn M. TakakiLeighson Y. TanakaRyan S. YamamotoRoger H. Yokoyama
January 13Charles W. AmorAlexander Koa AsamTheodore W.K. AwanaRandy BishoShiva C. HiremathJerard Paul JardinBerkley M. Luhmann
Frank A. MellenoLani Fleming MurrayKathleen T. OshiroAngela Marie RunyanPatrick J. ShineScott Souza
January 14Scott P. ArmstrongLinda Mae ChangCarol A. GranadosArthur B. HansenLowell J. KeahiFred W. MataJohn J. Moloney, Jr.David J. O’ConnorLaura L. TakakiDavid L. Zaiser
January 15Emmaly M. CalibraroEben W. ChunRegina J. DoaneRoland J. FuchsNancy Edith HickmanThomas W.K. KoaniWilson T. LauValere C. McFarlandStuart Frank MinchewCraig W. McHenryDennis A. RikeWilliam C. RolJacqueline F. WinterEric R. Wong
January 16Galen Y CheeJohn K. CheeverFrank De Jesus, JrPhyllis E. HornerLinell KamAlvin K. NakamuraAllan L. ParkerDonald S. RuddMatthew M. Shido
January 17William H. Crozier, IIIWilliam G. KauahikauaKaren LankeSunghyun LeeDavid N. MaruyamaCarl H. OsakiKevin G. TakahashiVan TakemotoGeorge Underwood, Jr.
January 18Robert Owen FriskelCaroline M.A. GouveiaHans HedemannIrene KellyWayne S. KieselbachGeorge J. KruseDavid LiuPaul Tyler MartinezMichael J. PesekEugene R. RelacionPeter L. Rosegg
Juan H. TabaliDaryl WhitfieldMatthew A. Zahn
January 19Benjamin K. AkanaColin Kahea ChockGene H. GroundsPercy D. IharaNalu KukeaJames I. MaurerMark MillerCarolyn L. MorikamiJennifer E. PangMaj. Gen. Cecil A. Ryder, Jr.Roy K. VierraJerry E.M. Wong
January 20Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Edhem AgiRobert CampbellMichael A. HamaDamaine M. HasegawaHugh G. McKenzie, IIIGaylynn K.C. NakamatsuFrank X. Quinn
January 21Kent S. AmesRonald Sidney
GoodwinOwen Y. HaradaAmbur Kim KiriuHenry M. KishinamiErnie W. LanarisGregory L. Lui KwanShirley P. MercadoNapali J.S. Woode
January 22David W. ConnerHailama FardenRosemary FungGary L. GreenleyKarl HenryAnn M. HigashiCorbett A.K. KalamaHiram K. KeliipioRonald Y.K. LeeJayson K. LumDonald Mackay, Jr.Mark A. RossiMaryann SacharskiWilliam Edward
SanduskyHardy SpoerRoy C. StocksAlexa A. TimElizabeth Winternitz-
Russell
January 23James C. DeputyKenneth FassSheryl Marie GaudinoWalter John LassenGayle E.A. MorimotoWendell R. Nelson
Gary W. Thompson
January 24John CorsoCalvin “Cal” EvansGeorge E. PattersonRenee Kaui Pelekane
January 25Ronald BongiovanniRoy R. BrightMaxwell S. KanihoEric T. KatterSharon L. PangMark A. TroedsonEthan Won
January 26Darryl K. DutroCynthia B. FosterChristopher R. HampeMarquis T. KochiRosemary LumDeCosta
Darrell W. MattosRichard A. SmithSamuel Michael VellaGloria YauMiles M. Yoshioka
January 27Richard J. EricksonTerence M. EveryDean S.K. KimMyron M. MonteRitchie MuddJohn R. NorrisKevin Vegas
January 28Anthony HoJohn W. HylinRichard J.S. KarasakiJuliet LighterSandra W. MayJ. Craig PetersenToshiyuki ShibataSandra J. Wilkinson
January 29Meiling ConstableAlan O. FariasMichael A. HanapiMark Alika RossJohn Keoni S. Silva, Jr.Bruce Y. Todoki
January 30Franklin BreithauptMichael R. GrecoJason K. LeongLloyd M. NishikawaRoger I. OgataShannan OkinishiRobert E. PetersHenry N. PrestonVincent C. SouzaDouglas Weiss
January 31Robert H. BarryTeresa Lynn BellHerbert K. EndoNolan K. HanohanoHarry Kim, Jr.Doreen LopezHoward S. MeechanBlaize K. Seto-Mook
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J A N U A R YB I R T H D A Y S
CENTURY CLUB MEMBERS
To become a Century Club member,make a donation of $100 (must be a separate check) or more to the MajorProject. You will receive a certificate ofyour membership and a gold “Piggy”lapel pin from the State President and beacknowledged in the California-HawaiiElks Newsletter. All donated funds goesto benefit our children with disabilities.
The latest members to join the StatePresident’s Century Club are:Elizabeth Galvez $100.00Gladys M. Oshiro $100.00Miles Yoshioka $100.00Robert J. Arkus $100.00Patrick K. Keliinui $100.00Memory of Robert Rath, II
Patrick K. Keliinui $100.00In Honor of Kailua Elks Lodge
Honolulu Lodge No. 616Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks2933 Kalakaua AvenueHonolulu, Hawaii 96815
Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage
PAIDHonolulu, HawaiiPermit No. 256
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GREETINGS from theHOUSE COMMITTEEAloha Members!Happy Holidays To All!
As you may know by now, ClubManager Ben Dowling resigned inNovember and your House Committeeis presently going though the process offilling that position. We thank Ben forall of his efforts for working with ourstaff to make the Club a positive experience for our members.
The House Committee in conjunc-tion with the Board of Directors hasadded the position of Hospitality Hostto our Front of the House staff. Theposition is a paid part-time position toassist Club management in seekingcompliance of the Club’s House Rules.The focus of this effort is the pool area,parking lot and assisting front desk personnel to ensure guests attendinglarge banquet events on the secondfloor, to sign in at the front desk asrequired. Educating and informingmembers and their guests if any activitythat is observed and contrary to theHouse Rules will be the initial focus.Due to complaints received from members regarding issues in the poolarea and parking lot, this position wasimplemented. The person or persons inthis position are not life guards.
Currently, Steve Okazaki (Member) isthe only Hospitality Host on staff.
“OPEN HOUSE” Your HouseCommittee has set Sunday, January 26,2014, for all of our members, especiallyfor those members that haven’t been tothe Club in a while. The event is stillbeing worked on to finalize details forthe event, which is being spearheadedby House Committee member PhyllisHorner. The event will feature freefood and beverage sampling from 3:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A satellite bar will beset up for sampling of new cocktailsand wine. Food station(s) will be set upfor the sampling of light pupusprepared by Chef Robert Goya. Afterthe free sampling, the new cocktails andwine (excluding house wine) will beoffered for a $1.00 discount off the listed price, as well as a discount oncertain food items. Music for entertainment will be from 5:00 p.m. to8:00 p.m. So, if you haven’t been downto the Club recently, come down andcheck out it out!
This calendar year has gone by fastand your House Committee would liketo thank all of our members for patronizing and enjoying your Clubfacilities throughout 2013. We wanteveryone to enjoy the holidays, butplease remember to consume alcoholicbeverages in a responsible manner. It’s
for your safety and others out on theroad. Take care, and have a happy andsafe Holiday Season!
Also, a big Mahalo to Acting ClubManager George Moniz, Robert Goya,Sandi and our staff for the great hospitality and service provided to ourmembers and guests this year.
Fraternally yours,John Carroll
Chairman, House Committee
MANAGER’S SPOTLIGHT
Aloha Members,Another year has passed, and we are
excited here at the Club for what thisnew year will bring.
The Club will close at 3:00 p.m. onMonday, January 6. We will be havingthe Club employees’ holiday party thatevening and are closing early so allemployees can attend the event.
The Lodge will be hosting the “Old-Timers” dinner on Tuesday,January 14. Please call Keith Williamsto make your reservation.
The Boy Scouts will be having a carwash on Saturday, January 26. Pleasecome and support the Lodge Troop andhave your car washed.
Mahalo, George Moniz
MAJOR PROJECTS &OTHER DONATIONS
Nov. 1 to 30, 2013
Wed Hawn Singers11/06/13 $48.0011/13/13 $50.0011/20/13 $45.0011/27/13 $25.00
AA Happy Hour Group $50.00
Bertha Nahoopii-Gi Goong $72.00
$77.00
Cassandra Pinnick-Yoga11/02/13 $45.0011/09/13 $35.0011/23/13 $20.0011/30/13 $15.00
Lodge Meeting11/12/13 $34.0011/26/13 $63.00
Anon. for Joe Mills & Johnny Gomez11/12/13 $20.0011/26/13 $20.00
Karen Lanke-Bridge Club for Oct. $350.00
Joe Dowson’s Art Class 11/5/13 $40.0011/12/13 $30.0011/19/13 $30.0011/26/13 $35.00
Piggy BankAnonymous $42.65Augie Rey Fernandez $57.55James I. Bailey $15.00Matthew Hilton $25.00Yvonne Ignacio $6.85Deborah K. Knight $78.40Raymond Leonard, Jr $27.75Jerry W. Mapp $7.50Thomas M. Pires, Jr. $21.55Irvin K. Sasaki $25.00
Memory of Keoki AbramsRoy Tanabe $73.95Gilbert “Poki” Vaughan $40.76
TREES! CHRISTMAS TREES!!!
TREES!This year you may have noticed, the
beautiful Christmas trees in the Lodgewere decorated by a VolunteerCommittee of Members organized byBobbe Joy Fernandez (my wife). Thepictured tree in the Lodge Room is 10feet tall. The 7 ft. Sea Shell tree in theDining Room and 7 ft. Purple Elks Treein the corner by the Elevator were alsodecorated by this committee. I want tothank them all for the beautiful treesand making our Lodge look so specialfor the holidays. I hope you all had awonderful Christmas Holiday and thatthe New Year brings you happiness,prosperity and joy.
Also, a big “mahalo” to PiilaniKealakai for her special trees in thememory garden by the entrance. Thisyear’s decorations were the best I canremember. Mahalo to all.
Aloha,Augie Rey Fernandez
Leading Knight
ELKS ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
“ELKS CARE - ELKS SHARE”Elks Friends and Families gathered
at the Honolulu Elks Lodge for ourannual celebration in early December tohonor and remember those ELKBrothers and Sisters from our HonoluluElks Lodge who entered the still watersof peace this year.
Lodge Inner Guard, Rich Skizewski,greeted us all at the door of the LodgeRoom with empathy and sincerity as weentered our beautiful Elks Lodge overlooking the ocean waves and gentlebreeze of our flying Flags.
The Elks Ohana listened withreverence to the Exalted Ruler, BudLush; Leading Knight, Augie Rey;Loyal Knight, Hiram Keliipio, and theLecturing Knight, Andy Watson, asthey recited the Elks Memorial DayRituals. As we watched them place theflowers on the Ritual Altar, we weremoved by the words spoken and theheartfelt renditions of the declarationsof their Stations.
As the Lodge Secretary, KeithWilliams, read the names of our AbsentOhana, the Esquire, George del Barrio,with Spiritual Dignity, tapped the empty chairs, each with the name ofone of our beloved and each with a gently-placed white carnation honoringthat member.
The Lodge Chaplain, Delorese, gath-ered us all in prayer after we pledgedour Country’s Flag. Songs of Alohawere sung as we honored the principlesof our Order: Charity, Justice, BrotherlyLove and Fidelity. Augie Rey lead us ina touching rendition of Auld LangSyne, Times Gone By...
After the closing Pule, everyonegathered around, took photos of the designated empty chairs of honor,picked up their loved one’s flowers andreminisced together.
We all enjoyed the beautifully displayed tasty pupu and we graciously
thank George Moniz and the wait stafffor their caring service to us. Familymembers and guests expressed theirgratitude for remembering their lovedones in such a touching Ritual Service.They were appreciative of the Lodgepersonal invitation letters for theService and the personal phone callsreminding them of this very special day.
A special mahalo to all theMembership and their Ohana, theLodge Officers, Past Chairs and ER’swho attended. Although it was a time ofemotional sadness for missing those welove, it was also a time of celebratingtheir lives and what they meant to usduring their tenure with us here onEarth.
AN ELK IS NEVER FORGOTTEN,NEVER FORSAKEN
Delorese Gregoire,Honolulu Elks Lodge Chaplain
