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Jim O’Kelley, ENF Director (left), is presented with a unique parking sign by Beverly Hamby, First VP of the Virginia Elks Association, Bonnie Shoemaker, and Paul Shoemaker, PER of Virginia Beach, VA #2268. “Virginia Beach Lodge sure ain’t your Daddy’s Lodge!”

Eastern DivisionDover, DE #1903 96.6979Kenton, OH #157 96.4281Greenville, SC #858 96.3344Wabash, IN #471 96.2383Lake Hopatcong, NJ #782 96.1976Tawas Area , MI #2525 96.0700Hattiesburg. MS #599 95.6191Danielson, CT #1706 95.8310St. Johnsbury, VT #1343 95.2529Sanford, ME #1470 95.1360

Western Division Littleton, CO #1650 95.9973Chula Vista, CA #2011 95.8063Blue Springs , MO #2509 95.6090Lincoln, NE #80 95.5887Hillsboro, OR #1862 95.1689Reno, NV #597 95.0186Minneapolis, MN #44 94.8607Yuma, AZ #476 94.2953Champaign-Urbana, IL #2497 91.8459

Ritual scores from first round competition

Over 100 cancer survivors as of noon Sunday have signed our survivor book, and gotten their angel pins. have come to the Indiana booth, If you are a cancer survivor, please stop by and see us in Exhibit Hall 4, Booth #215.

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Agent Enrique S. Camarena’s widow addresses ElksMost everyone involved with the Elks Drug Awareness Program knows the story of slain DEA Agent

Enrique “Kiki” Camarena; how on February 7, 1985 he was kidnapped as he went to his pickup truck in Guadalajara, Mexico. But what many don’t know is that he was going to have lunch that day with his wife. You see, Geneva “Mika” Camarena and their three sons (aged 11, 6 and 4) were living with Agent Camarena in Mexico at the time. She knew the important work her husband was engaged in and she knew the dangers. She never could have imagined what was going to take place that day.

When he didn’t show up for lunch, she didn’t give it much thought, even though this was the first time he had ever missed a date with her. She figured it must be work related. When he didn’t get home for dinner that evening, she still figured it was work related. When she woke up the next morning and he wasn’t there, she began to worry. Two weeks later, after no news, she returned to the U.S. with her children, under constant guard from the DEA, but still not knowing his fate.

Nearly a month later, on March 5, the body of her husband was found. The horror of his kidnapping, torture and murder can only be imagined. What Mrs. Camarena and her children had to endure is nearly unfathomable. For years she went into hiding, knowing that the murderers of her husband would not feel fulfilled until she and her children were met with the same fate.

Now, she is able to tell the Elks, thanks to their support and the support of the DEA, her family and children everywhere, she believes she no longer needs to remain in hiding and that she can finally and openly tell her story. On Saturday and Sunday, prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge Session, Mrs. Camarena met with the State Chairmen of the Elks Drug Awareness Program as part of their training here in Reno. She personally thanked them for continuing the work of her husband and for honoring his memory with the presentation of the Elks Enrique S. Camarena Award. She thanked them for their work with Red Ribbons and praised them for working in their communities to educate children about the dangers of illicit drugs. With the support of the Elks, she told the Chairmen that she can now stand with them in their efforts and encouraged each of them to participate in all aspects of the Elks Drug Awareness Program.

Mrs. Camarena will also address the Grand Lodge Session on Monday as part of the Elks Drug Awareness Program’s Report at 9:55 a.m.

Mika Camarena, widow of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, speaks to the delegates today.

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Assistant Grand Tilers Konrad Jackson Kenai, AK #2425 James Edgar Fayetteville, AR #1987 Robert C. Ricker Lake Hopatcong, NJ #782 Lionel Bliss Morristown, TN #1667

Assistant Grand Esquires Ed Salazar Irving, TX #2334 Carl F. Vogt Calvert, MD #2620 Randy Claasen Sweet Home, OR #1972 Kevin Brouse Bloomsburg, PA #436 Larry Cure Galena, KS #677 Dennis Ramsey Bremerton, WA #1181

Clerks of Election Andrew Constantine Bangor, ME #244 Tom Maher Ottumwa, IA #347 Paula Fackrell Blackfoot, ID #1416 Allen Gotbeter Charleston, SC #242 Michael C. Stanley Van Wert, OH #1197 Myron Shannon Portage, WI #675

Assistant Grand Inner Guards A. Keith Palmer St. Albans, VT #1566 Richard Larkin Grandview-Hickman Mills, MO #2088 James Barron Opelousas, LA #1048 Ben Hullman Falls City, NE #963 Anthony Dardano Elmhurst, IL #1531

Inspector of Election Rohnnie Tupin Los Alamos, NM, #2083 Jim Boykin Claremore, OK #1230 George T. Sermon Tawas Area, MI #2525 Frank J. Tamberelli Gastonia, NC #1634

Assistant Clerks of Election Robert Jones Keene, NH #927 John Sauer Jeffersonville, IN #362 Troy M. Nobles Hattiesburg, MS #599 Walter D. Kettelle, Jr. South Kingston, RI #1899 A. Keith Palmer St. Albans, VT #1566

Appointed Assistants For 2013 Convention, Reno, Nevada

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Stronger communities through ENF grantsAt its February meeting, the ENF Board of Trustees

approved appropriations and distributions for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaling a record $26 million, an increase of 10 percent over last year.

This increase in distributions means the ENF will do more to help Elks build stronger communities. Here are two breaking updates to 2013-14 ENF programs. Stronger Beacon Grants

Lodges have become beacons of hope for their communities. The new Community Investments Program Beacon Grants start ongoing, Elks-led, community projects. The ENF doubled the 2013-14 Beacon Grant amount to $2,000. With twice as many funds, Lodges will be able to do twice as much to meet local needs.

“Lodges that pair a Beacon Grant with the Gratitude Grant will have access to $4,000 that they can use to address a community need that they identify,” adds ENF Director Jim O’Kelley. “That’s exciting. We believe that Lodges can help themselves in addition to the community by engaging their membership and other people in meaningful service.” Stronger Scholarships

In addition, the ENF increased funding for the Most Valuable Student scholarship program for the first time in six years. The contest will now feature 20 top awards—10 for males, 10 for females—of at least $20,000.

The 20 top finalists will participate in a Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.

“By doing more for our scholars today, we are better preparing them to give back tomorrow,” says ENF Assistant Director Debbie Doles. “Today’s Elks scholars are tomorrow’s Elks. The more they get out of their scholarships—personally and monetarily—the more likely they will be to join the Elks after they turn 21.”

For more opportunities to build stronger communities visit www.elks.org/enf/appropriations.cfm for the complete list of 2013-14 grants and appropriations.

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Applications for Freedom Grants are online only and will be accepted from August 1 through August 31, 2013. To apply for a Freedom Grant, the Lodge Secretary or designated Grants coordinator should go to www.elks.org/enf/grants/freedom.cfm. (This link will not operate until August 1.)

Freedom Grants of $2,000 each will be available to 125 Lodges for the support of programs which serve veterans or active duty military personnel and or their families in their Lodge community. Freedom Grant projects must take place between September 21, 2013, and July 31, 2014. The Elks National Veterans Service Commission will judge applications based on their completeness, Lodge commitment, and the program’s expected impact on veterans or members of the active military and/or their families.

Lodges will be notified of the approval of their applications between Sept. 21 and Sept. 30.

To best serve your community’s veterans or active duty military personnel, we encourage you to use the Freedom Grant for more than a cash donation. Develop a grant project that involves both veterans or active duty military personnel and Elks. Freedom Grants can be used for two or more events.

Help our nation’s heroes with a Freedom GrantExamples of Freedom Grant uses (list is not

inclusive): • Provide supplies to and volunteer at a transitional house for homeless veterans. • Host a party for active duty military and their families or Veterans from a local hospital. • Christmas gifts for hospitalized Veterans or those in the active military• Therapeutic or recreational equipment for a Veterans’ hospital• Hold a video game or other tournament at the Lodge. • Participate in a VA sponsored Stand Down for homeless and at-risk veterans. • Volunteer and support a local USO. • Coordinate an outing to a sporting or cultural event. • Sponsor an Honor Flight for a local veteran.

Lodges which have not returned Final Report forms for any Lodge grant previously received or which are not in compliance with Section 16.010 of the GL Statutes are ineligible to apply. For more information, please stop by the National Veterans Service Commission booth, contact vets@elks.org or call 773-755-4736.

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Proposed Grand Lodge Budget 2013-2014

INCOME: General Assessment $6,161,750Interest – General Fund 420,000Royalties- Net from Emblem Sales 120,000 Affinity Card 111,000 Vantage Program 0

Management Fees 52,800Net Merchandise Sales (82,339)Convention- Registration Fees 200,000 Hotel Rebates 87,500Miscellaneous 48,000Realized Investment Gain/(Loss) 115,298

TOTAL INCOME $7,234,009

EXPENSES: Grand Secretary $1,875,006GRAND LODGE 1,504,500Grand Lodge Session 1,922,000Grand Exalted Ruler 314,022Grand Trustees’s 57,600

GRAND LODGE COMMITTEESActivities $42,500Auditing & Accounting 11,500Fraternal 56,650Government Relations 6,650Grand Forum 55,050Judiciary 25,000National Convention 204,778Ritualistic 31,875New Orientation Video 50,000

TOTAL Grand Lodge Committees $484,003

OTHER: Depreciation – Building & Furnishing $23,820Elks Memorial Building 139,991Elks National Home – Operations 821,567Investment Manager Fees 91,500

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES $ 1,076,878

TOTAL AVAILABLE INCOME $7,234,009TOTAL EXPENSES $7,234,009

BALANCED BUDGET 0

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Marvin M. Lewis Elks and Scouting AwardThe Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is

proud to announce the recipients of the 2013 Marvin M. Lewis Elks and Scouting Award. Approved by the Grand Lodge in 1998, the award recognizes Elks in good standing who have significantly contributed to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America and is named in honor of the late Marvin M. Lewis who had given such strong support to the Scouting movement over the years.

This year’s recipients are Ronald K. Barlow of Tintic, UT #711, Edward Schweiger of Festus-Crystal City, MO #1721, James R. Shipman of Jackson, MO #2652, and Dennis L. Torode of Point Pleasant, NJ #1698. The awards will be presented on Monday, July 15, at 1 p.m. at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, room C1.

Pick up Elks.org flyer for Lodge bulletin boardVisit the Grand Lodge Elks.org Convention Booth

to pick up a free bulletin board flyer that will encourage your members to register for a free elks.org password. The Grand Lodge website is a terrific way to keep members informed about all the great programs and activities of the Order, and every member should have a password!

Shortened ritual available on DVDDue to the interest in the new Alternative/Shortened

Opening, Closing, and Initiatory Rituals, Grand Lodge Ritualistic Committee Member Jim Fowler recently pulled together a team of award-winning officers to demonstrate them. The demonstration, along with a detailed presentation on how to implement these options in your Lodge, was recorded and is available on DVD. The presentation provides an example of the Ritual for the Officers of your Lodge. Remember that a Lodge By-Law Amendment is required before use of the Shortened Initiatory Ritual.

The DVD is for instructional purposes ONLY and runs approximately 30 minutes. It can help educate your Lodge Members on the alternative rituals so they can decide whether to allow your Lodge to use them. The DVD also provides a demonstration of the actual performance of the ritual.

Every effort was made to ensure that the words spoken in the DVD were accurate and in compliance with the information included in the September 2012 Grand Lodge Newsletter. It is suggested that you verify the words when memorizing or using them.

A limited supply of the shortened Ritual DVD is available at Grand Lodge Convention from the Ritualistic Committee in Room A16 for $2.00 while supply lasts. For copies after convention, contact Jim Fowler at RitualDVD@oregonelks.org. The DVDs are being produced and shipped at cost, which is $4.50 each, including postage and packaging.

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Oldest Elk at G.L. ConventionSam Johnson Jr. apparently is the oldest Elk

Member attending this year’s Grand Lodge Session. The 93-year-old Sam is a Member of Tucson East, AZ #2532. He attended his first session in 1976 and has missed only four since that time.

Cancer survivor sports Angel pinWalter “Butch” Wiezouk of Coraopolis, PA

#1090, returned to the Indiana booth to sign the Cancer Survivor Book and get his angel pin. In the photo above he is wearing last year’s pin. Butch stated he wears it all of the time.

If you are a cancer survivor, stop into the Indiana Booth 215 and get your angel pin.

Elks.org to launch Football Pick ’Em ContestStop by the Elks.org Internet Booth to pick up a

flyer for the new Elks.org Football Pick ’Em Contest, set to launch this September. Pick the winners of each week’s pro football games and see how your Lodge fares against the other Lodges in your district and state. It’s all just for fun, but the individual and Lodge standings will be updated every week. You’ll need an elks.org password to participate, so if you don’t yet have one, be sure to register online at http://www.elks.org/members/registration.cfm.

Speeches tailor made for Elks eventsElks leaders who worry about having to “say a few words” at special Lodge events, can breathe a sigh

of relief. A collection of speeches tailor made for those special events is available in “Father Cassidy’s 2005 Speech-O-Matic,” a 91-page booklet of speeches on topics ranging from acknowledgment of awards to welcoming visiting Elks. To obtain a copy of “Father Cassidy’s Speech-O-Matic,” send a check for $8 to Father Kevin Cassidy. His address from October to June is 10518 Bright Angel Circle, Sun City, AZ 85351. July-September his address is P.O. Box 391, Mauston, WI 53948. The $8 includes shipping.

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Model of Elks National Home on display at boothElks members and guests attending the National Convention can take a step back in time to get a glimpse

of the Elks National Home, which was constructed in 1916. A model of the facility is on display during the convention in Hall 4 of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

Home Executive Director Pam Mutter said when GER Thomas Brazier visited the Home earlier this year, he suggested bringing the model to Reno to display.

The model had been neglected for many years until it was found in the basement of the Home. “Snow, sun, rain, and traffic of all kinds took its toll,” said Hubert A. Roberts, a resident at the Home.In spring 2010, then-Home Director Ronald Plamondon asked Roberts if he would be willing to renovate

the model, and Roberts agreed to take on the project.“Before and after pictures will show the condition and the scope of this project,” Roberts said, adding

that the first group of buildings consisted of four pieces, the lobby, game room, dining room and kitchen, second-floor offices, nurses station, and future Peaksview Room.

All of these needed to be cleaned, painted, re-stuccoed, etc.,” Roberts said. “Some of these buildings also needed structural repairs. I was working alone until this phase was completed.”

Roberts was granted permission from current Home Director Pam Mutter and assistant Nellie Martin to exhibit this phase for seven to 10 days.

“I displayed them on a work bench and 2-by-4s, and everyone loved them,” Roberts said.After the Grand Trustees met at the home in 2012 and gave some reassurance of the Home’s future,

Roberts said he and some helpers went back to work on the six cottages and connecting corridors. He had help from Frank Abate and four of the women at the Home who did all the trim work.

“Almeta Angel expended so much of her many talents decorating the buildings for the holidays and each season, just to make the home look authentic,” Roberts said. “I give her full credit for this. We decorate the model as much as possible to look like the Home at Christmas, using miniature lights, wreaths, garlands, stars, trees, bushes and small pictures of our many displays. We also do the four seasons decorations the same way.”

Roberts estimated he spent 500 hours refurbishing the model. “It was so rewarding and so much fun!” he said. “Suffice it to say, it was a ‘labor of love.’” The Home constructed in 1916 replaced the old Hotel Bedford in Bedford, Va., which the Order of Elks

had purchased in 1902 and dedicated a year later. After the new Home was built, “A” Building was added in 1923, followed by the “H” and laundry buildings in 1927 and the “I” building in 1930 and theater in 1938.

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4 HerosDesk Flags, Coins, Pins, Tie Tacs

PO BOX 1291 Higley AZ 85236 (920) 819-4165

http://www.4Heros.com

Ambassador Services/TAPSTribute Bibles and Chests

P.O. Box 269Gastonia, NC, 28053-0269

Phone: (800) 576-8627Fax: (704) 868-7158

AwardSourcePrecious Metal Jewelry, U.S. Made800 Roosevelt Road, Suite A300

Glen Ellyn, Il 60137 (630) 665-0110

http://www.award-source.com

C. Sanders EmblemsLodge Pins, Coins, Key Chains

12965 Arroyo StreetSan Fernando, CA 91340

(800) 336-7467http://www.csanders.net

Card Lock CompanyMagnetic Key Cards

P.O. Box 680550Prattville, AL 36068-0550

(800) 633-1464http://www.cardlockcompany.com

Card Sales International, Inc. (CSI, Inc.)Magnetic Card Keys

321 Aviador St., Ste. 117Camarillo, CA 93010

Phone: (800) 359-4929Fax: (805) 987-3423

D. Turin and CompanyBest Selection of Elks Embroidered Shirts,

Watches and Promotional Items8045 West 26th Court, Hialeah, FL 33016

(800) 982-2004http://www.dturin.com

Emblematics, Inc.Pins, Jewelry

P.O. Box 72005San Clemente, CA 92674-2005

(800) 421-6735http://www.customemblems.com

Fisher Space Pen Co.711 Yucca Street

Boulder City, NV, 89005(702) 293-3011

www.spacepen.com

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino2500 East Second Street

Reno, NV 895951-800-501-2651

www.GrandSierraResort.com

Harry Klitzner CompanyJewelry, Emblems

530 Wellington Avenue, No. 11Cranston, RI, 02910

(800) 621-0161http://www.Klitzner.com

Lady Jayne, LTDElks Logo Jewelry, Nickel-Free Jewelry,

Made in the USA, Swarovski Crystal10 Bay Road, Webster, NY, 14580-2197

(800) 293-3564http://www.ladyjayne.com

Laser Number CorporationRaffle Tickets and Laser Checks

4199 Mechanic Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242-9422

(517) 610-4031service@lasernumber.com

http: //www.lasernumber.com

Joshua ConnectionSimply Pins & MedalsJanesville, WI 53546

(608) 868-3619Vicki@thejoshuaconnection.com

http://www.thejoshuaconnection.com

Name Badges by JanBadges, Plaques, Clocks, Trophies

1005 E. Main StreetMonmouth, OR 97361

(503) 838-1390namebadgesbyjan@msn.com

Nanook’s EmbroideryApparel: PER Jackets, Lodge Polo Shirts

12371 Walnut AvenueGarden Grove, CA 92840

(714) 530-2357http://www.Nanooksdesign.com

Oriole EnterprisesCustom ImprintingChicago, IL 60634(773) 589-9696

joe@orioleent.comhttp://www.orioleent.com

Riley Printing Co.Business Cards & Stationery

P.O. Box 5292Bellflower, CA 90707-5292

Phone: (562)-633-6463Fax: (562) 925-9548

Stellar Graphics Inc.Custom Printing

100 Detroit Street, Unit 102Cary, IL 60013

(630) 595-5820john@stellargraphics.com

Sterling AthleticsSports Balls, Athletic Uniforms

and Apparel16719 110th Avenue E, Suite A

Puyallup, WA 98374Phone: (800) 767-1765

Fax: (253) 864-7051

T-Shirt StopEmbroidery, Screen Print,

Promotional Products11610 Garfield StreetThornton, CO 80233

(303) 451-8663tshirtstoptomjan@msn.com

Elks Visa Card Issued by U.S. Bank

Apply for the card that works best for you: Consumer – usbank.com/elks94384 Business – usbank.com/elks94385

Or Find us at the convention in Hall 4

Williams Industries Inc.Double Wall Insulated Tumblers

P.O. Box 212, Shelbyville, IN 46176317-398-1734

jdstieglitz@williamsindustries.comhttp://www.tritanfundraising.com/ElksUSA

Windy City SilkscreeningApparel & Promotional Items

2715 S. Archer AvenueChicago, IL 60608(312) 842-0030

http://www.wcstshirts.com

Proud to Serve the B.P.O.E.

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CHEA Major Project looks for Strongest ElkAre you the “strongest” Elk at the 2013 Reno Elks

Convention? We will again be searching for the Strongest Elk man and woman. This has created some very interesting competitions among friends, families and fellow Elks. High scores as of Monday noon:

Wedding bells ring in RenoCongratulations to PGER Chuck Williams and his

new bride Gladys Genson. They were married at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 14, at the Grand Sierra Resort Chapel. Chuck and Gladys have known each other for more than 40 years.

Attendance Report as of noon on Sunday Spouse/ GuestGrand Exalted Ruler 1 0Past Grand Exalted Rulers 24 12Grand Lodge Officers 9 5Grand Trustees 8 7Grand Forum 5 2Grand Lodge Committeemen 43 31District Deputies Designate 190 93Special Deputies 22 16Representatives to the Grand Lodge and Alternates 1149 453State Presidents 47 28State Secretaries 24 14Grand Lodge Members 1122 484Non-Voting Members 997 136Guests 0 296Vendors 0 26Total 3641 1603

Combined Total 5244

Women : Marlene Lein, Manchester, NH #146 at 180 pounds

Men : Joel Buoy, Roseburg, OR #326 at 180 pounds

Be sure to stop by the California-Hawaii Elks booth to enter the contest and to learn more about their Major Project. Help our kids “walk, talk, see and play”.

Attention VeteransStop by the Elks National Veterans

Service Commission Booth and pick up your “I’m a Veteran” ribbon.

Display the ribbon on your registration tag. If you see an Elk wearing a veteran ribbon during the Convention, go up to him or her and thank them for their service. We, as Elks, cannot do enough to thank our veterans.

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GRAND LODGE SESSION – Reno, NVMonday, July 15, 2013

8:00 Opening Ceremony ............................................................. Grand Lodge Officers 8:05 Procession of Grand Lodge Officers .................... Larry O’Laughlin, Grand Esquire 8:10 Call to Order ..................................................................... Thomas S. Brazier, GER Invocation ...............................................................Rev. Father Stephen McNally Presentation of Colors .................................... Salinas Lodge No. 614 Color Guard 8:25 Recognition of Delegates .............................................. Thomas S. Brazier, GER from Distant Lodges from New Lodges 8:30 Reading of Minutes from Previous Session Motion to dispense 8:33 Appointments ............................................................... Thomas S. Brazier, GER 8:35 Annual Report of the Grand Exalted Ruler .................... Thomas S. Brazier, GER 8:45 Board of Grand Trustees ......................................Eric K. Mulholland, Chairman 8:50 ENF Report ....................... C. Valentine Bates, PGER, Chairman of ENF Trustees 8:59 Announcements ..............................................Larry O’Laughlin, Grand Esquire 9:00 Committee on Judiciary .......................................John D. Amen, Sr., Chairman Legislative Session discussion (5 Min per resolution) Preliminary Reports of Committees 9:48 Registration ....................................................Bryan R. Klatt, Grand Secretary 9:50 Non-Members Admitted 9:55 Drug Awareness ..............................................Kent D. Gade, National Director10:10 Nominations and Election of 2013-2014 Officers .......... Thomas S. Brazier, GER10:25 Grand Exalted Ruler - Presentation of Grand Exalted Ruler-Elect10:45 Designating Escorts for Procession11:00 Celebration & Acceptance Speech .....................Millard C. Pickering, GER-Elect11:40 Announcements ...............................................Bryan R. Klatt, Grand Secretary11:42 Announcements ..............................................Larry O’Laughlin, Grand Esquire11:45 Benediction ......................................................... Rev. Father Stephen McNally11:50 Grand Lodge Session Recessed

Additional Events on Monday, July 15 10:00 ENF Community Investments Program office hours, Room D2 1:00 Marvin M. Lewis – Elks & Scouting Awards presentation, Room C1 1:30 District Deputy-Designate Conference, Ballroom C4 1:30 Auditing & Accounting Committee available for questions, Room F9 1:30 Major Projects Administrators Workshop, Room C2

2:30 Presidents Pictures with Grand Exalted Ruler-Elect, Room D1 3:30 District Deputy-Designates Pictures with Grand Exalted Ruler-Elect, Room D1