The Aloha ElkB.P.O.E. Honolulu Hawaii

June 2017 Volume 73 No. 3

CHUCK NOLAN, PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA HAWAII ELKS

ASSOCIATION

In May, at the CHEA convention in Palm Springs, CA, Chuck Nolan was installed as the California Hawaii Elks State President. Chuck was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 11, 1940. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1960 and served four years’ military duty at the Na-val Air Station, North Island, San Diego, CA before joining the federal civil service.

He held many positions in the information systems and financial management fields including Resource Management Officer and Comptroller for the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station and the Busi-ness Manager of the Defense Information Systems Agency. He retired in 1995 after 35 years of federal service. He attended St. Ig-natius High School in Cleveland and gradu-ated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Management. Chuck was initiated a member of San Diego Lodge No. 168 in October 1973. He was im-mediately appointed as the Lodge Youth Ac-tivities Chairman. Other Lodge Committees chaired by Chuck include the Hoop Shoot, Major Project, Drug Awareness, Elks Train-ing, Public Relations, the 100th Lodge Anniversary and 125th Lodge Anniversary Committees, Ritual Coach and Chairman of the Lodge.

Building New Site Committee. After progress-ing through the chairs he served as Exalted Ruler in 1981-1982 He also served as Lodge Treasurer for five terms. He served as South Coast Youth Activities Chairman, Hoop Shoot Chairman Scouting District Chairman.

He worked on past California-Hawaii Elks As-sociation Annual Conventions as Secretary, Co-Chairman and General Chairman for the CHEA Conventions held in San Diego since 1983 through 2015, and the CHEA 2016 Mid-

Term Conference. Chuck served as CHEA Vice President in 1992-1993 under CHEA President Richard Owen. He was installed as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler at the 1995 Grand Lodge Convention in New Or-leans, LA. Chuck served as a Trustee of the CHEA Board of Trustees - 2000-2003 and was ap-pointed Trustee of the CHEA Major Project, Inc. Board of Trustees and served from 2010-2015, serving his final year as Vice- Chairman. He served as CHEA First Vice President in 2016-2017 and has served as Co-District Leader, CHEA South Coast since 2006. In addition to his Elks activities, Chuck is an active member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and he is a Past President of the California State Association of Parlia-mentarians. He belongs to the Knights of Co-lumbus and the American Legion. His wife, Ginger has been an active member and officer of the San Diego South Clairemont Park and Recreation Council since 1973 serv-ing many terms as President. She operates her own dog training business and is now ac-tive in a local dog rescue organization. Chuck and Ginger, have been married for 51 years. They have three children Cheryl, Michael and Camille. Chuck and Ginger are active in St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, both serv-ing as Eucharistic Ministers.

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From Our Exalted Ruler“THE ORDER OF ELKS IS DISTINCTIVELY AMERICAN. LINKING THE DESTINY OF OUR ORDER WITH THE DES-TINY OF OUR COUNTRY, WE HAVE MADE ITS FLAG THE SYMBOL OF THE CROWNING VIRTUE…AS THIS EM-

BLEM IS FIRST IN OUR HEARTS AS LOYAL AMERICANS, SO IS IT CLOSE TO OUR ALTAR AS LOYAL ELKS”

These words that are said during the initiation ritual remind us how lucky we are to not just be members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, but citizens of this great country we live in. Over the next couple of months we will celebrate what it means to be an American. The end of May we celebrated Memorial Day where we honor those that have given the ul-timate sacrifice so we might be free. On June 14th, Flag Day, we salute “Old Glory”, the flag of our Country—the symbol of freedom. On July 4th we celebrate our Independence, with all the rights and privileges of living in a free country. What better way to start our summer!

With 2 months of the Elks Lodge year behind us, I am happy to report that all of the Commit-tee Chairs have been filled, the last being the Audit Committee. I am most encouraged that a new member of only a month, Tracy Satur-no, has stepped forward to chair this important committee. Thank you Tracy! That being said, it doesn’t stop there. We still need volunteers to serve on many of the committees. I urge you to contact me or our volunteer coordinator Isha Peralta to involve yourselves in a committee that sparks your interest. Please leave a mes-sage at the front desk if you are interested. Our Tiler position is still vacant; please contact me

for more information on the duties of the Tiler.

With summer approaching, what better place than the Elks Lodge to come with your fam-ily and friends? With all the wonderful ame-nities “your” Lodge has to offer—the club fa-cility, pool, ocean, restaurant and bar please make this your #1 stop. Now that school is out, as the pool gets busy, please help us to keep safety a priority. Watch your children so they have an enjoyable and safe time. Please remember only a member, per Grand Lodge Statute, may sign in a guest.

Although I don’t have the final total as of this writing, I am honored to attend the CHEA con-vention in Palm Springs and make our Lodge’s donation to the Major Project. It is through your generosity to the Major Project and Elks National Foundation (ENF) that we fund our speech therapy program, scholarships, edu-cate our youth on drug awareness, and sup-port our Veterans, just to name a few. As I mentioned last month, a painless and easy way to support both the Major Project and ENF is to become a recurring donor. I challenge ev-ery member to sign up and donate a minimum of $5 (or more) per month. What a difference our Lodge could make in helping our charities.

To become a recurring member and have your name published in the magazine each month please go to the following websites:

Major Project (CHEMPI): https://chea-elks.org/donations/index2b.htm - ENF: https://enf.elks.org/donate

Please stay informed regarding the upcoming renovations scheduled to begin in September. Watch the bulletin for details. We will be chal-lenged during this renovation period, but will do our best to keep things running as smoothly as possible. Look for upcoming Lodge activi-ties including Flag Day, Casino Night, Bingo, Fourth of July festivities, summer barbeques, Kumulokahi events and the Major Project fun-draiser.Our State Vice President, Rich Anderson, will be making his official visit at the Lodge meet-ing June 13th. I encourage as many of you as possible to attend the meeting and greet him with aloha.

Finally—have a safe, enjoyable and relaxing summer. Enjoy all that the Lodge and this great Country of ours has to offer.

“Elks Working Together…Making a Difference”

National Veterans ServiceFLAG DAY

Saturday, 17 June, in a truly unique Elkdom ritual, Flag Day will be celebrated in the Lodge Room. Open to the public, join us at 0800 to get the best seat. We will be sharing this Elks salute to our Flag with Cub & Boy Scouts from 616; VFW Post 8616; other VFW Posts and Department Officers; the Marine Corps League; and numerous other folks. Bring your family, friends, na keiki. We are the ONLY or-ganization to honor our Flag history, come and

enjoy our pride. Ceremony will begin at 0830. Perhaps the Garrison Flag will make an ap-pearance!

MEMORIAL DAY, WELCOME HOME PARADE

Quite a memorable Memorial Day this year, as it was one week in length for our Veterans. On Thursday, 25 May we spent a late afternoon/evening at the Pacific Aviation Museum for our Vietnam veterans. We got to see Ann Marga-ret and Tony Orlando; which brought back a flood of memories and old USO photos that were signed and the singing of “Tie a Yellow Ribbon…” was required.

The Welcome Home Parade in Waikiki, on 27 May was great. Elks had a trolley, which we decorated like no tomorrow; loaded up with Veterans of all eras and enjoyed each other’s companionship. After the parade, it was ad-journ to the Lodge where we were entertained by our Veteran brother, Augie Rey.

VFW POST 8616 meets the first Saturday of each month. Join us on 1 July at our no-host breakfast 0830 and meeting at 1000. Aloha.

Ron Lockwood, NVS Chair

Hope to see you all at the Elks on Sat-urday, June 17th at 9am for our Flag

Day Event. Come early and watch the Hokulea and a small fleet of canoes pass by as they make their return to Hawaii and dock at Magic Is-land. They depart Maui early that morning and should pass by in front of the Lodge sometime after 8am. As it gets closer watch the news for a more definite time.

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Kumulokahi Updates

ORDER OF LIGHT CEREMONY AND SERVICE

Join us as Cub and Boy Scouts of 616 are be-ing promoted, doing community service and assisting at the Elks Lodge.

The bridging ceremony for the Cub Scouts Ar-row of Light ceremony is being held on June 11th about 4:00 p.m. at the Lodge. Cubs being promoted to Boy Scout need to cross a rope bridge. Confidence and teamwork are essen-tial. We hope you can join us for this ceremo-ny, once again on the lanai deck on Saturday,

11 June. Stay for the Order of Light which will begin about sunset.

Helping at Punchbowl National Cemetery to prepare for Memorial Day is a “Good Turn Day” for Scouts, and has been for decades. Cubs and Boy Scouts from 616 answer the call and hike up to Punchbowl; cleaning and placing flags on gravesites in the heat of the day. It is quite a chore and the work is deeply appreciated.

The public is invited to celebrate Flag Day on Saturday, June 17th at the Lodge. Cub and Boy Scouts will help present flags from our nation’s history in this unique to Elkdom cer-emony. Open to the public, Scouts, Veterans and Elks will be sharing. See you at 8:00 a.m

Another service to our Lodge is the Scouts working with the Grounds committee to re-fresh the Peace Garden. Plans are being made, a budget discussed, items needed to purchase being priced and days to begin the work finalized. Look for the Scouts in their purple work shirts.

Two Elk 616 members are in service to the Boy Scouts of America, Aloha Council, Kapi-olani District leaders. Dr. Jason Fleming is serving as District Commissioner and Mr. Matt Yamamoto is now Assistant District Commis-sioner. Fine men, they are devoted to scouting and community service.

Mahalo to Elk, Ron Lockwood; for serving as the Scouting Representative for the past three years. Ron served as scouting liaison with the Cub and Boy Scouts as well as Charter Orga-nization Representative to the Aloha Council.

Once again, boys from age 5 and up are welcome to attend meetings and join. As the new Elks 616 Scouting Representative, I can be reached at 426- 7852 or e-mail cmhara@comcast.net

Finally, Congratulations to 616 Cubmaster, Jan Nadamoto who earned the Kapiolani Dis-trict title, “ Cubmaster of the Year”. Bring na keiki to join us.

MahaloCalvin Hara, Scouting Representative

April 8, 2017 – Kailua BeachKumulokahi raced a Mixed 40 crew of 3 men/3 women around Kailua Bay on this beautiful morning. The course started at Kailua Beach next to the canal and went out around Bird Rock Island, back around Flat Is-land, and finished at a buoy just outside the canal. The water outside of Bird Rock Island was pretty rough and crew powered through some good sized wind swell around the turn. A few waves came over the gunnels but we didn’t swamp. Back to Flat Island we caught some bumps and made good time. The to-tal race course is approximately 5 miles and we finished in 51 minutes, 56 seconds for an overall finish of 6th place out of 15 canoes. We finished 3rd in our division. April 15, 2017 – HaleiwaKumulokahi raced a Mixed 40 crew of 3 men/3 women on the North Shore. The course started at Haleiwa Beach Park and went out around the last channel marker buoy, then headed toward Waimea Bay. There was a good size north swell that day

and we kept our course farther to the outside than most other crews. When a large set rolled in at Puena Point we were able paddle over the waves and accelerate down the back side while the other crews scrambled to turn outside and get over the waves. Our boat gained some valuable distance on the others due to this excellent course chosen by our steersman. We turned on the buoy at Chun’s Reef, then back to Haleiwa Beach. The total race course is approximately 7 miles and we finished in 1 hour, 5 minutes and 4 seconds for an overall finish of 10th place out of 36 canoes. We finished 3rd in our division. April 29, 2017 – Pokai BayKumulokahi raced a Mixed 40 crew of 3 men/3 women on the beautiful Leeward side of Oahu. We finished in 59 minutes and 54 seconds for an overall finish of 12th place out of 19 canoes and placed 2nd in our division. Heading into the wind was exhilarating and challenging for the first half of the race. With the skillful steering of Guy Larson-Hicks, we overtook a couple of boats right after the buoy turn halfway. It was a very close competition between ours and 3 other boats for the re-mainder of the race and exciting through the very end. The four boats finished within 54 seconds of each other. Everyone stayed strong and determined through the finish line including a newer member of our crew race for his first race.

May 6, 2017 – Hawaii Kai, sponsored by Ku-mulokahi Elks.

The Eben “Handsome” Kala’au Hawaii Kai Challenge honors Uncle Eben, the founder of Kumulokahi Elks. Uncle Eben gave the pule at the Hawaii Kai race start and blessed all paddlers for a safe race, 36 crews in all. The race started with a short course around Maunalua Bay of approximately 5 miles. Af-ter the completion of the short course the long course took off from Hawaii Kai to Magic Is-land, a distance of 11 miles. We had 2 crews in the long course, a Mixed 40 crew and a Men’s 40 crew. The Men’s crew finished in 1 hour, 29 minutes and 50 seconds for an over-all finish of 9th place out of 24 canoes. The Mixed crew finished in 1 hour, 38 minutes and 56 seconds for an overall finish of 19th place out of 24 canoes. The Men’s crew also got 1st place in the Men’s 40 Division. It was a fantastic race and all clubs participating told us they had the most fun of any race they had paddled in.

We also got great compliments on the lunch we served so big Mahalo to Adrianna and the Elks Staff for putting that together! We would also like to extend our appreciation and ma-halo to all Kumulokahi members who helped out organizing, setting up the race and serv-ing the food to the hungry paddlers which took many hours of planning, preparing and actually being at separate starting point and finish line. It took more coordination than the other typical races but worth the effort as it was a huge success! Our families and volun-teers are all part of this great team - Mahalo Nui Loa to Kumulokahi!

MONDAYSQI Goong9:30am

TUESDAYHula Share - 10 to 11Joe Dowson Art Club

12pm - 2pm

WEDNESDAYHawaii Singers10am - 12pm

SATURDAYYoga

7:15am

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Lodge Entertainment, Meetings & Programs

Ongoing Weekly Meetings & EventsBoard of Directors meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays - 5:30pm

Lodge meeting every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 6:30pm

NANEANANEA!!Open Mic Wednesday. Limited engagement!!Know any groups or friends, young or retired?

Love playing music, singing and dancing? Hula on down for Kanikapila hour from

1:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m.

Bring your ukulele, guitar and hula moves!Join the gang. NO SHAME NOW!

Piilani Kealakai, Entertainment Committee

Application for MembershipInvestigation: June 7, 2017 – Balloting: June 13, 2017

Indoctrination: June 22, 2017– Initiation: June 27, 2017

Name Address Occupation ProposerMarjan Azaripour Honolulu, HI 96816 Homemaker Darrell BrightHenri J. Berger Honolulu, HI 96816 Teacher Wilson Elem Julia PauloAlan Scott Bly Honolulu, HI 96815 Attorney Debra MaliaCatherine Ann Brennan Honolulu, HI 96816 Retired Dentist Barbara AbeMatthew E. Chun Honolulu, HI 96815 Banker Robin H. ChongKianna Shizue Chung Honolulu, HI 96816 Flight Attendant Claire R. U. PruetLynette Courney-Noa Honolulu, HI 96816 Retired Janet MurphyPalani H. Dias Ewa Beach, HI 96706 Construction James FoytichRoderick K. Fronda Honolulu, HI 96825 Sr Asset Manager Teddi AndersonJeffrey Lee Gere Honolulu, HI 96816 Retired Leonore PetersonMelody M C Ingram Honolulu, HI 96815 Performance Assess. Rep Ed RobinsonJohn A. Jacobson Honolulu, HI 96819 Div. Chief, Contracting Ronald LockwoodJackie Kerner Kailua, HI 96724 RN Perfusionist Donna J. LeeLynn K. Lee Honolulu, HI 96821 Teacher Davin KazamaJoanie K. Miyazawa Honolulu, HI 96819 Self Emp Davin KazamaKaren L. Oliveira-Spofford Mililani, HI 96789 Airline Mngr June DillingerJoseph Rothstein Honolulu, HI 96815 Private Wealth Advisor Gary BudlongKaren Benz Scarvie Kailua, HI 96734 Retired Valerie OssipoffKatharine J.K. Spencer Honolulu, HI 96816 Realtor Debra MaliaCarl Andrew Steadly Honolulu, HI 96821 Company Mngr John NadlerSeth Anthony Stone Kaneohe, HI 96744 US Navy Conrad KressDustin A. Swanson Honolulu, HI 96825 Steel Contrctor Gary SwansonJoshua Taitano Honolulu, HI 96815 Firefighter Sean AmitioBridget Ueno Wahiawa, HI 96786 Hair Stylist Stacey SawyerNicholas Brennan Valter Honolulu, HI 96825 Attorney Ronald T. MizunoCarey K. Vierra Kaneohe, HI 96744 Attorney Leslie Kay

ReinstatementDarrell T. White Honolulu, HI 96826 Ret. Airline Pilot Teru Yasuda

Affiliation Reydan P. Ahuna Honolulu, HI 96813 Athletic Director Pearl City, HISusan Lynn Arnett Honolulu, HI 96822 Deputy Public Defender Pearl City, HIWendell R.K. Castro Honolulu, HI 96816 Hilo, HI 759James Wride Kailua, HI 96734 Ret Electrical Cantractor CALodge 1378Cori A.Gift Honolulu, HI 96813 Clinical Social Worker Kailua #2230

CRYING CORNERTo qualify for the jackpot, you must

be present at the Lodge Meeting and have purchased a drawing ticket for

that night. The following names were drawn:

April 11, 2017 Ronald Bongiovanni $250.00 Kapono Ciotti $150.00 James Digiambattista $100.00 April 25, 2017 Andrew Kim $250.00 Gary M.O. Wong $150.00 Gary Alan Pacarro $100.00

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Membership News

LODGE OF SORROW“The clock of their days has stopped.Upon its dial the motionless shadows-mark eleven, with us the golden hour

of recollection”.

Timothy J. Lui-Kwan (66)

2 Year Member

Born: March 25, 1951 Initiated: September 27, 2016

Died: April 16, 2017

Visiting CommitteeThe Visiting Committee provides outreach to Elks who are ill, disabled, or have a health concern which precludes them from being active, and could lead to social isolation. We visit Elks who may be home-bound due to their health, or are living in a group environment, either temporarily or long-term. Some current locations where our Elk Members reside include Tripler Hospital, The Plaza at Waikiki, and One Kalakaua Assisted Living.

If you, or someone you know, would like a call or visit from one of our members, please contact the Lodge Secretary’s office at 923-5525. The office will forward the information to the committee for follow up. We would be delighted to reach out and assist in any way possible.

Fraternally, Deb Knight, PER - Chair, Visiting Committee

Messages From The Board

From The Board of DirectorsDid you know? The Board has the following pow-ers subject to the control of the Lodge, it shall have control of the funds, investments and property of the Lodge. The Lodge’s investments are depos-ited with Morgan Stanley (MSSB). We have a dedi-cated MSSB staff of professionals that advise us as well as provide quarterly reports for review. At each Lodge meeting our Treasurer announces our

financial position and is recorded as part of the min-utes. As far as the Board’s oversight of property – property includes real estate owned by the Lodge to include leases.

The Lodge owns the parcel and building we are oc-cupying as well as the property next door occupied by Outrigger Canoe Club. We also own cemetery plots -some of which are consigned through Oahu Cemetery and available for sale. Lastly, all furnish-ings, tables, chairs, wall coverings and pictures fall under the auspicious of the Board. As the start date for renovations draws closer, Anita Manning has standardized procedures for items in our Heritage Center as well décor on our walls to ensure proper retention and possible return.

We have a few projects scheduled for the upcoming months – swim step mitigation subject to favorable tides, fire safety exits upstairs and along the back gate, carpet cleaning. We appreciate your patience as these repairs are completed.

Finally, on behalf of the Board I am saddened and happy for the years of service Kendall Ford has provided to the Lodge. Saddened in that we are losing an unselfish employee that consistently went beyond the call of his duties. Happiness in that an opportunity has come his way that is best for him and his family. Mahalo Kendall!

Byron A. L. Apo, Board Chairman

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FROM THE HOUSE COMMITTEE

We are now into the second month of the Lodge year, and your House Committee has been dealing with the challenges facing operational issues for our Club. Your House Committee is made up of members John Carroll--Chairman, Fred Martinez, Phyllis Horner, Mi-chelle Bray and Howard Tocman. They bring a wealth of knowledge and energy in our efforts in making a positive and fun experience for our members and guests.

Our major challenge this year will be the operation of the Club during the upcoming renovations, which are scheduled to commence right after Labor Day. The kitchen will be closed during the renovations, which will effect food service and may impact on a lesser

degree our liquor service. Your committee recently met with member Bill Blaisdell and the members of the Member Advisory Committee who provided input regarding the renovations to the Board of Directors. The exchange of information will be of help to our Committee in working with our Club Manager Adri-ana Nickerson, her staff and the Board in looking for viable options to provide a reasonable level of food service during the renovation period which will be ap-proximately seven months. Any suggestions are wel-comed and can be forwarded to the Club Manager. All we ask of our members is to be patient and flexible during the duration of the construction. The end re-sults will be worth it.

The summer months us are almost upon us, which will mean the number of members and guests utilizing the pool area will increase. Please familiarize your-

self with the posted Rules of the Pool. Individual floa-tation devices for safety and water wings for young-sters are permissible. Large inflated devices are not allowed, as well as throwing soft footballs and other flying objects. Be considerate to the others who are trying to enjoy the pool.

For all of our members who patronize the Club’s bar and lounge area, draft beer is now available by the pitcher. Please be responsible in your consumption of alcohol while in the Club. We want everyone to enjoy themselves, but over consumption can lead legal and civil problems. We want everyone to enjoy themselves, but to also get home safely.

Aloha!John CarrollChairman

A NOTE FROM LEADING KNIGHT BYRON APO

While our Exalted Ruler is away attending our CHEA conference and a few extra days of rest and relaxation, I am honored to contribute to this month’s Aloha Elk on his behalf as Acting Ex-alted Ruler. By the time you receive this edition summer will be upon us with the likelihood of increased us-age of our club facilities. I kindly ask that our members and guests live “Aloha” and be mind-ful of the pool rules. Ball playing, belly flops, water toys in and around the pool area is pro-hibited for safety reasons. Also, tables, chairs and loungers are first-come-first serve – there is no reserving these items with the placement of towels, backpacks etc. Managers will have discretion to place unattended items in the lost & found to allow others immediate use of the pool furniture – Elks Care – Elks Share!

Recently, our Lodge was awarded a 2017 Bea-con Grant for $2,000. Beacon Grants are an-nual and recurring. Our award will focus on a

community beach/ocean clean up on June 24th where Scouts and Kumulokahi members will focus on 2 areas – Keehi Lagoon and Waikiki. The Waikiki crew will have an opportunity to also participate in some invasive algae clean up. Lunch will be served for our participants at the Lodge with donations from vendors and mem-ber Greg Hogue. If you would like to be part of this community event, please contact Isha Per-alta at avc.elks@gmail.com. Last month our Exalted Ruler explained the im-portance of supporting our Major Projects and ENF programs as charity remains the founda-tion of Elks. I urge you to visit these websites (http://www.elks.org/enf/ourgrants.cfm) (https://chea-elks.org/major-project/) on our charitable programs as well as view the many videos your donations support.

Recently, the Elks National Foundation at its February meeting approved appropriations and distributions totaling $33.14 million for fis-cal year 2017-2018. These monies go to assist Elks to build stronger communities by awarding scholarships, investing in youth programs and providing veterans services.

FROM THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE

Well the “newbies” are a little deeper into the learning curve and actually now know enough to know what we don’t know so “To Do” punch lists are being created. Certain other essen-tials, as mentioned in last reporting, seem to be addressed.

While member servicing regarding dues re-newals continues, albeit at a much lesser rate, others continue to learn direct tasks with now some time to focus on systems and proce-dures ranging from a telephone system survey to perhaps a dedicated email system, an e-fil-ing system and a paring down of IT equipment and associated costs.

The new Accounting Manager is deep in to reconciling for year-end closing while concur-rently converting to a new chart of accounts to be in compliance with Grand Lodge direction while locally providing budget to actual report-ing to assist club and committee cost control management. More updates latter….Secretary

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HONOLULU LODGE NO. 616BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE

ORDER OF ELKS OFFICERS

EXALTED RULER.................Arthur Bud LushLEADING KNIGHT.........................Byron ApoLOYAL KNIGHT..................Guy Larsen HicksLECTURING KNIGHT.....Bobbe Joy FernandezSECRETARY............................ George WestTREASURER...........Winfred W. Cameron, Jr.ESQUIRE..................................... Ron G.S. AuCHAPLAIN........................ Delorese GregoireINNER GUARD............................ Burt Yasui TILER............................................... VACANTLAPSATION................................. Teru YasudaPRESIDING JUDGE................Adrienne King 1YEAR TRUSTEE ....................John F. Nadler2YEAR TRUSTEE.....................Judy Rubano 3YEAR TRUSTEE.......... A.R. Fernandez, PER4 YEAR TRUSTEE......Christopher Whitesides5 YEAR TRUSTEE........................Carl Reber

VOLUNTEER CORDINATOR...... Isha PeraltaMEDIATOR......................................John Choi

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRByron Apo

PER ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTRobert Kekuna, PERLODGE HISTORIAN

Anita ManningDISTRICT DEPUTY GER

Gregory SylvesterKailua Lodge 2669

CHEA STATE VICE PRESIDENTKeith P. Williams, PER Honolulu Lodge 616DISTRICT LEADER

Wayne Howard, PSP, Honolulu #616Vern Ungerecht, PDDGER, Kona #2616

NOTEWORTHY NUMBERSFront Desk.........................................923-5722Club Mgr., Info. & Reservations....... 923-5722Secretary..........................................923-5525Membership Information...................923-4935 Fax ...................................................923-1726E-mail......................Elks616@hawaiiantel.netWebsite......................www.ElksLodge616.orgBoard of Directors.....BOD@elkslodge616.org

Contact Lodge Secretary - for info re Elks Speech Therapy Program

SICKNESS AND DISTRESSGeorge West.............................923-5525

The Aloha Elk is published monthly byHONOLULU LODGE #616 BPOE

Fraternal, Charitable, Patriotic Organization

Organization Chartered April 15, 1901

LODGE COMMITTEE CHAIRS For 2016-2017

Americanism Russell Motter Auditing/Accounting Tracy SaturnoBy-laws Rob Kekuna PER Drug Awareness Guy Larson-HicksElks National Foundation Guy Larson-KicksFlag Day Ron LockwoodGovernment Relations Andrew Watson PER Hoop Shoot A.R. Fernandez PER House Committee John CarrollIndoctrination Gloria YauInvestigation Rio MartellKumulokahi Alika Winter Kupuna Committee Gloria YauLodge Activities Pi’ilani KealakaiLodge Newsletter George Del BarrioMajor Project Bobbe Fernandez Membership/Lapsation Teru Yasuda PER Elks Memorial Day Delorese Gregoire Mother’s Day Delorese GregoireNational Veterans Service Ron LockwoodPublic Relations George del Barrio Scholarship Barbara Service Scouting Calvin HaraSickness and Distress George WestSpecial Events Rio MartellSocial & Community Welfare Rio MartellVisiting Committee Deb Knght PER

Major Project and Other Donations

April 1 to 30, 2017Cassandra Pinnick-Saturday Yoga 4/8/17 $45.004/15/17 $35.004/29/17 $15.00 Lodge Meeting4/11/17 $16.004/25/17 $18.00Anonymous-for J. Mills & J. Gomez4/11/17 $20.004/25/17 $20.00Joe Dowson Art Club4/05/17 $25.004/11/17 $4/18/17 $30.004/25/17 $35.00Liane Davidson-Hula Share4/14/17 $16.00 Gi Goong Exercise5/3/17 For March/April $54.00 Piggy BanksAnonymous $ 4.65Anonymous #2 $20.06Anonymous #3 $ 6.35Steven S. Fuertes $64.60Mary Ellen Hill $12.57Lenny Lee $58.47Leina Ann Morton $26.61Scott Meehan $68.76Michael A. Owen $35.06Carl Reber $20.50James Stites $52.09

Century ClubTo become a Century Club member,

make a donation of $100 (must be a sepa-rate check) or more to the Major Project.

The latest members to join the StatePresident’s Century Club are:

Gary Capozzola $232.00Roderick K. King $100.00Barbel Wilkens $100.00

In Memory of Henry Wilkens

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Honolulu Lodge 616BPO Elks

2933 Kalakaua AvenueHonolulu, Hawaii 96815

Non Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage PAIDHonolulu, Hawaii Permit No. 256

Kupuna Committee – June Estate Planning 101 July

BINGO BINGO

Are you caring for an elder? Do you have questions about future plans as you age? The Kupuna Committee has ar-ranged for Kristin Bryant, to speak about basic Estate Planning, Care-giver/Caregiving choices, and Living Wills. She will also provide some information on basic health care fi-nancing for elders. Ms Bryant is As-sistant Professor of Elder Law and the Veterans Law clinic at the Uni-versity of Hawaii Richardson School of Law, Elder Law Program.

Interested Lodge members are in-vited to attend on June 28th at 6pm in the Lodge Room. Please sign up at the Front Desk or email to me at ElksKupuna@gmail.com All are welcome.

The Kupuna “Christmas in July” BIN-GO fundraiser will be held Sunday July 23, 2017. Prizes will include Diamond jewelry, Spa treatment, Restaurant packages, an opportuni-ty drawing for a $100 Lei and much more.

Tickets will be $35 and include a spaghetti dinner, one special “holi-day” drink, and 14 Bingo games. Tickets go on sale starting soon.

Our May Day Haku Lei workshop was attended by young, old, family and friends. Check out our lodge web site for more pictures of the

beautiful Haku Lei made by mem-bers (some as young as 8, others as young as 88+) who attended the event. Go to elkslodge616.org to see the people and flowers.

Is there some topic or community service that is close to your heart that you would like to share with oth-er members? Please let us know. Perhaps we can arrange aspeaker to “spread the word”.

Committee meetings are every sec-ond Wednesday of the month at 1pm in thesecond floor Kainalu room. Join us to help plan and participate in future events,or contact us to be put on our email list for Committee updates.

Aloha - Gloria Yau, Kupuna Com-mittee Chair - ElksKupuna@gmail.com