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2015-2016 CORPS OF OFFICERS Exalted Ruler Rochelle Zenger Leading Knight Brad Guske Loyal Knight Veronica Chavez Lecturing Knight Jan Dappen Treasurer Jim Saurer Secretary Gerry Cody Esquire Julie Malcomb Chaplain Karen Perriseau Tiler Glen (Buck) Wallace Inner Guard Vickie Strandquist TRUSTEES 5-year Beverly Freeman 4-year Bob Goble 3-year Earl Bouchard 2-year` Tom Smoker 1-year Esko Vaananen PAST EXALTED RULERS 1958-59 F. O’Neill + 1979-80 A. Gilbert + 2000-01 R. Seeley 1959-60 C. Williams + 1980-81 J. Halterman + 2001-02 E. Vaananen 1960-61 J. Nichols + 1981-82 J. Roberts 2002-03 C. Vaananen 1961-62 L. Davies + 1982-83 T. Anthony + 2003-04 R. Zenger 1962-63 N. Lanzisero + 1983-84 J. Lovely + 2004-05 A. Stewart 1963-64 H. Rice + 1984-85 C. McCain + 2005-06 M. Flint 1964-65 B. Plough + 1985-86 R. Zenger 2006-07 R. Zenger 1965-66 B. Slayton + 1986-87 T. Lemburg 2007-08 R. Goble 1966-67 E. Meza + 1987-88 L. Brousseau 2008-09 R. Goble 1967-68 E. Okerson + 1988-89 J. Halterman + 2009-10 E. Vaananen 1968-69 J. VanHook + 1989-90 E. Bouchard 2010-11 E. Bouchard 1969-70 C. Michalski + 1990-91 E. Vaananen 2011-12 E. Boucharad 1970-71 C. Michalski + 1991-92 L. Fisler + 2012-13 E. Bouchard 1971-72 C. Martin 1992-93 G. Blosser + 2013-14 B. Andrew 1972-73 C. Abiss + 1993-94 R. Payne 1973-74 T. Paterson + 1994-95 R. Payne 1974-75 P. Daversen + 1995-96 R. Zenger 1975-76 R. Goodwin + 1996-97 D. Wynn + 1976-77 D. Wynn + 1997-98 G. Raposelli Jr. 1977-78 T. Macheda 1998-99 K, Wood Sr. + 1978-79 T. Dollries + 1999-00 B. Hubbard + DENOTES DECEASED

FROM THE ESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT

The lodge had an eventful January. We look forward to the meetings and Super Bowl Party in February. I would like to remind everyone that the Thursday Elks meetings, the first and third Thursday of each month, are open to all Elks members. Please attend and get involved in the lodge.

We are looking for officers for next year. PLEASE step up and help. We have SEVERAL positions that need to be filled. I will work to minimize the time that must be devoted to each position. The first nomination of officers for the next Elk year is the first meeting in February.

Please contact me with any comments, questions or concerns. I look forward to serving the Lodge over the next year.

Fraternally Submitted, Brad Guske, Leading Knight

FROM THE ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT

Are you ready for some Football. Come to the Lodge for our Superbowl Party on Sunday – Feb.5th. Lodge opens at 1 pm. As in the past few years we will be hosting veterans from the Sepulveda VA. The Lodge will be providing sandwiches (pulled pork, sliders, tuna, etc). but are asking for pot luck dishes to go along with them – appetizers, salads & deserts.

Our New Year’s Eve Party was a blast. Thanks again Earl and Donnie for the wonderful Prime Rib and Salmon dinner. A special thanks to our lovely Bouchard girls for serving.

Fraternally, Jan Dappen Lecturing Knight

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Valentines Day: This holiday’s roots are in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration. So which St. Valentine this early pope intended to honor remains a mystery. According to the catholic encyclopedia, there were at least three early Christian saints named Valentine.

One was a priest in Rome, another a bishop in Terni, and a third St.Valentine almost nothing is known except that he met his end in Africa. Rather astonishingly, all three Valentines were said to have been martyred on Feb, 14.

Scholars believe that St.Valentine of the holiday was a priest who attracted the disfavor of Roman Claudius. At this stage, the actual ends and the mythic begins. According to legends Claudius II had prohibited marriage for young men, claiming that bachelors made better soldiers. Valentine continued to secretly perform marriage ceremonies but was eventually apprehended by the Romans and put to death.

Have a beautiful Valentines. Have a wonderful dinner with candlelight and flowers

Fraternally, Karen Perriseau, Chaplain

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY

07th Jean Fairbrother 07th Mark Flint 08th Lori Bouchard 13th John Maletich 13th Allen Markow 14th Joe Ferrara 18th Jan Dappen 19th Thomas Curran

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

Earl Bouchard’s sister is recuperating at home after a broken femur/hip.

If anyone knows of someone who is ill or in distress, please let us know so we can report it to the membership.

VETS COMMITTEE

Our next veterans visit is February 6th (Sat.) at 1 pm at Bldg. 99. We will depart the lodge at Noon. I'm looking for members interested in getting involved with our VA/VETS visit program. Contact Bill at 818-352-5864.

Bill Andrew calling Bingo at the VA

PURPLE PIG COMMITTEE

Feb. 25th - ALL day fundraiser at Rise N Shine Café. - 9685 Sunland Blvd, Shadow Hills.

A percentage of sales will be donated by Rise N Shine towards the Purple Pig fund. They are open 7 am – 8 pm. No credit or debt card sales but an ATM is available. This will be the last outside fundraiser for this lodge year. For more info call: Rise N Shine = 818-352-5755

OLD TIMERS LUNCHEON

Our annual Old Timers Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 20th. Social hour is at 11 am with lunch at Noon and awards following. Guests of members are invited to attend.

The following members will receive service awards:

Paul Blue Jon & Kathleen Brown Bill Carroll Santos & Veronica Chavez Victoria Pierce Sandra Poppink Jane Rapozo Yvonne Ross Michelle Scofield Toni Wheeler Alvin Wilkerson Jean Fairbrother Beverly Freeman Tillie Hollister Alonzo McDarment Allan & Celia Stewart Linda Stewart Catherine & Esko Vaananan Doug Slater Chester Zalewski Lou Brousseau

NEW MEMBERS INITIATED 1/7/16

Greg St. George

Steve Giorgio

David Bell

Michael LaCroix

Glen Belt

Thank you Nellie St. George for sponsoring another 5 members. You rock.

Happy New Year!!