VOLUME 54 APRIL-MAY 2015 NO. 6

SoCal Weekend Coming July 31

Arrowhead #110 will host the 2015 Southern California Weekend to be held in San Bernardino July 31-August 1.

Chairman is Sherry Livingston, Arrow-head’s first VP.

The weekend will be followed by presen-tation of a check from the NSGW Charita-ble Foundation to St. John’s Hospital Cleft Palate Clinic in Santa Monica.

Further details in upcoming issues of The Native Son.

Grand Parlor to Convene in SLOGrand President Timothy L. Tullius will open the 138th Grand Parlor at the Embassy

Suites Hotel in San Luis Obispo on Monday, May 18. The Grand Parlor will start with registra-

tion and Grand President’s reception at the hotel on Sunday, May 17. Business sessions will be held on May 18, 19 and 21, culmi-nating with the installation of the incoming grand officers at about noon on May 21.

Delegates will consider at least 35 resolu-tions, including one to create an auxiliary order for individuals who were not born in California but share our interest in the his-tory of the Golden State.

Events include the Ladies Luncheon on May 18, the Grand Banquet and Ball on May 19 and Play Day and picnic on May 20.

Room rates at the Embassy Suites are $149 per night single or double, plus $17.90 tax. Extra persons in the same room will be $20 per person. These rates include a nightly two-hour hosted reception and a daily cooked-to-order breakfast. Deadline for room reserva-tions is April 15; contact the hotel at (805) 549-0800 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., mentioning the Native Sons of the Gold-en West to obtain the group rate.

Delegate and guest registration is $85 per person, which includes the Grand Banquet and the Play Day Barbecue. Gen-eral Chairman Robert Fletcher highly rec-ommends pre-registration to insure a fast and orderly check-in on May 17. The 138th Grand Parlor Committee has sent registra-tion forms and other information to each parlor secretary.

Memorial Park Dedication Set

Grand President Tim Tullius and his corps of grand officers will dedicate the Native Sons of the Golden West Cemetery and Memorial Park in Volcanoville on Saturday, May 2.

The Cemetery and Memorial Park is the first memorial monument ever built to honor all members of the Native Sons for the past, present and future. It will be an everlasting tribute to our brothers who helped to preserve and promote California history in the “Spirit of ’49.”

Here’s the schedule for May 2:8 to 10 a.m. – Breakfast at the George-

town IOOF Hall ($5).10 to 11 a.m. – Caravan to cemetery site

in Volcanoville.11 a.m. to noon – Dedication.Noon to 1 p.m. – Placement of memorial

bricks by families and friends.1 to 2 p.m. – Caravan back to George-

town IOOF Hall. 1:30 to 4 p.m. – Hot lunch at IOOF Hall ($10).Those staying overnight can use the

Best Western Gold Key, 13450 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Reservation number is (530) 885-8611. Information on the event is available from Jeff Schmidt, (530) 333-3210, jschmidt.p91@gmail.com.

Grand President’s Dinner is April 11

The Annual Grand President’s dinner pre-sented by the San Francisco parlors and Past Presidents Assembly #1 honoring Grand President Timothy Tullius will be held at the United Irish Cultural Center at 2700 – 45th Avenue (corner of 45th and Sloat) in San Francisco on Saturday, April 11.

No-host cocktails are at 4 p.m., with dinner at 5. Dinner includes salad, choice of entrée (Roast Leg of Lamb or Grilled Salmon), bread, coffee and tea and dessert.

Price is $40 per person. Send checks, payable to “San Francisco Assembly #1,” to Robert Fletcher, 1284 Skyline Drive, Daly City, CA 94015. Reservations are required. Reservation deadline is April 6.

Learn About NSGW Cemetery

By JEFF SCHMIDTGeorgetown #91

The NSGW Cemetery & Memorial Foundation will have a reception room at the 138th Grand Parlor in San Luis Obispo this year. There will be a complete show-case display and slideshow, an information table, a special .44 caliber black powder raffle and lots of Cemetery & Memorial Park merchandise will be for sale to help support the project. Check your Grand Parlor Delegate/Guest packets for an in-formation brochure regarding this worthy project and look for your free raffle ticket. Please plan on stopping by and visiting the Native Sons of the Golden West Cemetery & Memorial Park reception room in San Luis Obispo.

•More information on the 138th Grand Parlor on pages 2 and 3.

•Doug Love’s new column, “Retro Ram-blings,” is on page 5.

•Move to replace Fr. Serra’s statue from the U. S. Capitol - Letter, page 5.

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138TH GRAND PARLOR

Ladies Luncheon is May 18 at Hotel

The Ladies of Golden Gate #29 invite all ladies attending the 138th Grand Par-lor to the Annual Ladies Luncheon to be held in the Atrium of the Embassy Suites Hotel beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18.

Price of $25 per person includes entrée of either Tri-Tip Steak Salad or Grilled Chicken Wrap. Each meal includes cof-fee, iced tea, bread and butter and des-sert of peach pie. Reservations are re-quired by May 1. Attendees should mail checks, payable to “Golden Gate #29,” to Donna Fletcher, 1284 Skyline Drive, Daly City 94015, including name(s), telephone number and choice of entrée. Information is available from Donna at (650) 755-5518.

138th Grand Parlor to Consider At Least 35 Resolutions

The 138th Grand Parlor will consider at least 35 resolutions. Most deal with cosmetic changes made by the Grand Parlor Constitution Revision Committee to update our Constitution. Other resolutions include the following:

RESOLUTION #1, submitted by Membership of Sutter #261 and SD-DGP Vene Thompson. Seeks to approve allowing parlors to form auxiliaries iden-tified as “The Friends of California” to permit those who weren’t born in Cali-fornia “who have a strong feeling of sup-port for the objects and goals of the Grand Parlor” to join the auxiliary. The resolu-tion also stipulates that each “Friends of California” auxiliary must comply with guidelines set by a committee of three delegates appointed by the Grand Presi-dent which will establish typical by-laws for the “Friends of California.” Activities of members of “Friends of California” will be limited to all of the activities of a parlor but members will not be entitled to hold a state elected office or be delegates to Grand Parlor; per capita will only be taken out for insurance coverage with the remainder of “Friends of California” dues going directly to the parlor to fur-ther the objects and goals of the Order within their local communities.

RESOLUTION #27, submitted by Board of Control Chairman Dale Phil-lips, Estudillo #223. Seeks to require the officers and members of the Annual Grand Parlor to renew the oath which they took when being obligated or initiated, such renewal to be administered by the Jr. Past Grand President on Monday of Grand Parlor.

RESOLUTION #28, submitted by Board of Control Chairman Dale Phil-lips, Estudillo #223. Sets the registration fee for the Grand Parlor at not-to-exceed $35, to be paid by all delegates, with ban-quet and barbecue tickets sold separately and be equivalent to the cost of the ban-quet and barbecue. Guests will not pay a registration fee. Requires each Grand Parlor committee to file a financial report in the Proceedings of their Grand Parlor

showing all receipts and disbursements for their Grand Parlor.

RESOLUTION #29, submitted by Board of Control Chairman Dale Phillips, Estudillo #223. Requires that all officers and committee chairmen failing to file their reports by March 1 each year so they may be printed in the Advance Report for the Native Sons An-nual Grand Parlor shall be denied the right to sit as a delegate at that upcom-ing Grand Parlor.

RESOLUTION #30, submitted by Board of Control Chairman Dale Phil-lips, Estudillo #223. Requires the Curator of Artifacts to provide a complete invento-ry of all items in the Native Sons Colum-bia museum for the membership to view at the Native Sons annual Grand Parlor meeting convening on the third Monday in May.

RESOLUTION #31, submitted by Board of Control Chairman Dale Phil-lips, Estudillo #223. Requires the Cu-rator of Artifacts to provide a complete inventory of all items in the Native Sons artifacts, archives and memorabilia stor-age for the Native Sons membership to view at the Native Sons annual Grand Parlor meeting convening on the third Monday in May.

RESOLUTION #32, submitted by Board of Control Chairman Dale Phil-lips, Estudillo #223. Changes composi-tion of the Historical Preservation Foun-dation to include one representative from each of the fifteen active geographical dis-tricts of the Native Sons.

RESOLUTION #33, Submitted by Jr. PGP Dwight Dutschke.Stipulates that no information shall be distributed on the floor of Grand Parlor without the prior approval of the Grand President; if such

material is placed before such approval has been granted, it shall be removed and disposed of in an appropriate manner. In addition, if such information is found to be not in the spirit of Friendship, Loyalty and charity, the Grand President may ask those delegate(s) or guest(s) who distrib-uted such information to forfeit their cre-dentials and they will be denied access to the remaining sessions of the Grand Parlor for which such penalties are imposed, the decision of the Grand President regarding content of materials distributed and such penalties imposed will be final and no ap-peal is to be provided.

RESOLUTION #34, Submitted by Erik M. Christeson, Grand 3rd VP, Ex-celsior #31 and Dwight A. Dutschke, Jr. PGP, Ione #33. Stating that it is unfair to encumber those subordinate parlors that participate in each Grand Parlor session with an additional financial burden due to the lack of participation by other subordi-nate parlors that do not attend the Grand Parlor session, requires all parlors to pay a registration fee for Grand Parlor, based on the number of delegates to which they are entitled, whether or not they send that number of delegates to the Annual Grand Parlor.

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TWIN PEAKS #214PROUDLY PRESENTS

DON SCHAFFERFOR RE-ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TREASURER

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO #157PROUDLY PRESENTS

JAMES RILEYFOR RE-ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND SECRETARY

SONOMA #111PROUDLY PRESENTS

RON BRACCOFOR ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND MARSHAL

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO #157PROUDLY PRESENTS

ROB LAPACHETFOR ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND INSIDE SENTINEL

NAPA #62PROUDLY PRESENTS

JERRY STINSONFOR ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND OUTSIDE SENTINEL

Play Day Events PlannedThe following events will be held on Play Day at the 138th

Grand Parlor:Golf Tournament. Shotgun start at 7:45 a.m. at the Morro Bay

Golf Course, 201 State Park Road, Morro Bay. Reservations from Don Schaffer. Cost is $50, which includes golf, cart and prizes. Make checks payable to “The Native Sons” and send to Don at 1679-30th Avenue, San Francisco 94122 by May 6.

Trap Shoot. The Annual Grand Parlor Trap Shoot will be held at the Santa Lucia Sportsman Association, 10400 Santa Clara Road, Atascadero, beginning at 9 a.m. Entrants must bring their own gun and ammo and proof of hunter or firearm safety certification (hunting license, concealed weapons per-mit, etc.). Entrants must also sign release of liability forms at the event.

Horseshoe Tournament. At Santa Rosa Park, site of the picnic. Sign ups at 1:45 p.m., tourney at 2. Draw for partners, double-elimination, NHPA rules, 20-shoe limit, championship played to 21 points. Sign up at registration or at the picnic. Free. Prizes awarded.

Pedro Tournament. At the Embassy Suites, 2:30 p.m. Five games, eight hands per game. Prizes awarded. $10 per person. Sign up by mail before May 13 with Joe Sangiacomo, 697 Orange St., Daly City, 94014, jjscomo@sbcglobal.net, (650) 756-5969, or sign up at Grand Parlor.

Eight Ball Tornament. Time and location to be determined. Information from Pat Stevens, (707) 299-0842.

GRAND PRESIDENT Tim Tullius

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Brothers, the year has gone by quickly and this is my last ar-ticle as Grand President. I have been told by several Past Grand Presidents that this year would feel like one of the longest and shortest years in my life. In looking back, I believe they were correct in their evaluation. I, like many Grand Presidents before me, had several goals I would like to have accomplished. But because of issues I needed to address, I was not able to achieve everything I had set out to do. It is these distractions which make the job as Grand President frustrating. Just because I was not able to accomplish all my goals during my year as Grand President does not mean I have abandoned them. I look forward in the coming year to continue to achieve many of my goals and I look forward to working with the incoming corps of Grand Officers. I offer my complete support.

Our Order was founded to preserve the history of 1849 and one of the great events in world history, the California Gold

Rush. In doing so, we pledge our loyalty to the State of California and its rich history. From the beaches of the Pacific Ocean to the Mojave Des-ert to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the California landscape is marked with those places represent-ing the people and events which have made our state great. It is our charge and responsibility to preserve those places for gen-erations to come. Time is NOW to not only preserve our history, but to make

history. Our present will soon be the past and we need to be ready to proclaim the values and deeds which we have ac-complished. The Native Sons was founded in 1875 by General A.M. Winn, and true to his legacy, we still try to instill the historical values of the past upon the present to preserve the past and make new history in the present; our belief in our birth state, California, is inherent to this day.”

Success in this mission statement can only be achieved if we all work together as a brotherhood. Our founder called us brothers and we should remember that as brothers, although we do not always agree, our heritage and the legacy we leave be-hind are shared among all of us. There are good and bad times in all families. But those ties which made us a family shall always hold us together as such. In preserving the rich legacy of California we fulfill that portion of the oath we each take which states to Revere and Protect her as you would protect the one that gave you life and love.

Brothers, this has been a year with a few ups and downs. I do not like to admit to mistakes; however, I was slow in working on many things and issues I should have addressed quicker. By letting those issues fester, the pain lasted longer than it should have. But in the end, I believe the decisions I made were correct and reflect my best efforts for the good of our Order. Only time will tell if this conclusion which I have reached was correct. As this article started, the history of our Order is the responsibil-

ity of each of us. Issues need answers and with the thoughts of Friendship, Loyalty and Charity, it should guide the actions each of us take to make our history as rich and rewarding as the great state we call home.

With the 138th Grand Parlor to be held in San Luis Obispo just around the corner, I would like to take time to thank the brothers of Golden Gate Parlor for their assistance and sup-port during this past year. We look forward to hosting you at an event which we hope contributes to the great history of our Order. Make your reservations, I look forward to seeing and greeting each of you during the third week in May.

P.S. I have a niece whom I forgot to mention in my first article. I would like to give her a shout out at this time. Thanks Karen for being you. Karen is a member of Argonaut Parlor No. 166 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West and has been for over 17 years. She follows the rich legacy of her great grandmother Claudia Evans who was a 75-year member, her grandmother Helen Tullius who was a long time member, her mother Jean Sheppard who is a 49-year member and aunts Kathy Tullius and Terri Terada, all who are members of one of the finest organizations in California, the Native Daughters of the Golden West. Along with her uncles, cousin, aunts and mother who are members of the Native Sons of the Golden West, it is a rich heritage she follows.

Until we meet in San Luis Obispo for the 138th Grand Parlor, In Friendship Loyalty and Charity Tim Tullius, Grand President And Karen’s Uncle

As of this writing the HPF has approved another grant to the Cit-rus Roots, Preserving Citrus Heritage Foundation from San Pedro. This was done in conjunction with several Southern California parlors. The new video entitled Citrus Roots…Today’s Legacies from Yesteryear—Water narrates the story of water and the citrus industry. As you recall the HPF already has previously co-spon-sored a video for the Foundation called, The Boom of 1887.

There are a few substantial requests that have been submitted and are in the investigation phase. They should be wrapped up by Grand Parlor.

At Grand Parlor in San Luis Obispo the HPF will again have a donor’s reception room on hospitality row displaying some of the completed and ongoing projects. This format will: 1) Allow members to meet and visit with members of the board; 2) to dis-cuss various potential projects in your area; and 3) to just learn about the HPF and its goals. To help continue with the vision of the HPF the room will be receiving donations at this location throughout the convention. The room will be staffed by mem-bers of the HPF and will be open for any and all questions. On Wednesday morning the HPF will again be open early for Bloody Marys and on Wednesday evening snacks will be served.

The Historical Preservation Foundation of the Native Sons of the Golden West is now entering its 15th year and in the last five years has been able to assist various organizations and entities with historical projects from the Coast to the Sierra and from the North to the South. The Foundation is a resource for many aspects of Native Sons involvement in history and sometimes be-comes the first point of contact for many groups concerning the Native Sons. The HPF welcomes that opportunity to assist these groups and continue to promote the Native Sons far and wide throughout the state of California.

The HPF looks forward to the opportunity to meet and com-municate with members and delegates to discuss future ideas and projects. See you in San Luis Obispo.

HPF REPORT David Allen, PGP, Chairman, HPF

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LETTERSFrom Our Members

Brothers:State Senator Ricardo Lara from Los Angeles has intro-

duced Senate Joint Resolution 4 asking that the statue of Father Junipero Serra be removed from the United States Capitol and be replaced with one of Dr. Sally Ride. Senator Lara’s reason-ing is that Father Serra is a “controversial figure” and that Dr. Ride should be recognized for her accomplishments. The co-authors of the resolution are Speaker of the Assembly Adkins, State Senators Galgiani, Hall, Hancock, Jackson, Leno, Leyva, Mitchell, Pavley, Wolk; Assembly Members Bonilla, Campos Eggman, Cristina Garcia, Gonzalez, Gordon and Low.

I have written to each of these State Senators and Assembly members expressing my opposition to the removal of Father Ser-ra’s statue and ask all my brothers in the Native Sons to contact their State Senator and Assembly Member expressing the same. Father Serra is a seminal figure in the history of our beloved Golden State and his statue is a fitting tribute to our State.

Douglas Love, Chair, California History Board Past President, Napa Parlor #62.

[Pope Francis is preparing to canonize Fr. Serra. –Ed.]

Retro RamblingsBy DOUG LOVE, Chairman, California History Board

As Native Sons, we are bound together by a love of our Golden State and its history. One of the prime locations to experience the early history of our beloved state is the Sonoma Plaza and Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, a picturesque hour drive from San Francisco. The town of Sonoma was the site of the Bear Flag revolt of June 14, 1846. If you visit you will find several historic buildings of interest, great food and an iconic watering hole. To get to Sonoma from San Francisco take US 101 North to CA 37 West to CA 121 North.

In Sonoma there is the Sonoma Barracks, the remains of the military outpost established by Mariano G. Vallejo to thwart Russian encroachment in Alta California. The Barracks has a small museum which tells the story of the founding of the mili-tary outpost and the Bear Flag Revolt as well as the role of the Native Sons in preserving the historic buildings in Sonoma. Of special interest is the replica of the first Bear Flag. Across from the Barracks in the park is the Bear Flag Monument, placed in the Plaza in 1914 by our Order.

Other buildings include the Toscano Hotel, one of the first hotels in Sonoma, which is open for tours on weekends from 1 to 4 p.m. and the Servant’s Quarters of Casa Grande, General Vallejo’s official residence. The jewel is the restored Mission San Francisco de Solano. The mission is the northernmost and last of the California missions to be founded. It houses some artifacts and the Carl Jorgensen collection of paintings of all of the mis-sions. The chapel has been restored and is a quiet and contempla-tive place. The State Historic Park also includes Lachryma Mon-tis, General Vallejo’s home in Sonoma. It is a lovely Cape Cod style home with gingerbread detailing on the eaves and walking through it gives a good impression of what it was like to live in early California.

All of this looking at historic buildings makes one hungry and thirsty. Steiner’s Bar is a great place to stop and quench your thirst. Next to the Barracks is the Sonoma Cheese Factory, home of So-noma Jack Cheese. There is a full deli in the Cheese Factory with plenty of seating. A couple of other places you may wish to try are the Basque Boulangerie for a sandwich and a coffee or, if it is hot, Grandma Linda’s for an ice cream. Just look for the bright pink door. The Swiss Hotel, dating from 1836, is a great place to eat and relax too. There are all sorts of shops and boutiques located around the Plaza as well as several other restaurants.

Of course, there are several wineries within easy driving distance from Sonoma and no trip would be complete without a little wine tasting.

Side Trip: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, (707) 940-4000, has a Mission Museum which houses the models of the missions which were displayed at the 1939 World’s Fair in San Francisco as well as a stained glass window from Mission Dolores and other arti-facts. Not only that but you can taste their wines while you are there. Brother Jim Danaher of Sonoma #111 says this is a “must see.”

OPINIONFred Codoni

Congratulations to Woodland!Woodland Parlor #30 has only 19 members, but they are get-

ting deeply involved in community activities with their historic tours, as noted in the article on page 9, in conformity to one of the original purposes of the Native Sons of the Golden West—preserving and celebrating the rich history of California.

Congratulations Woodland brohers—keep up the good work!

Kudos to Ferndale ParlorJust returned from an awesome Weekend in the Redwoods and

would like to extend our appreciation to the Ferndale Parlor for their hospitality. Gorgeous weather, good friends and delicious food. What more can a Native Son ask for? The usual contingent of Grand Officers was sorely missed; it was a good one! Fern-dale epitomizes the Native Son Creed, “Friendship, Loyalty and Charity.” Thanks to all who made us feel welcome. And the red rose from PGP Allan Baird to the ladies at the dinner topped it off! Lots of class, Allan!

Marv and Marlene Rodriguez Frank & Corky Fuentes

“The Friends of California”We support Resolution No. 1 which is to come before the

delegates to the 138th Grand Parlor. It seeks to allow parlors to form auxiliaries identified as “The Friends of California” to permit those who weren’t born in California “who have a strong feeling of support for the objects and goals of the Grand Parlor” to join the auxiliary.

This subject has come before Grand Parlors for many years and has always been defeated. We believe this is one way to strengthen our Order in the face of the continuing decline in membership. The resolution may need a little tweaking, but we think it’s long past time to add good members who, through no fault of their own, weren’t born in California.

THE NATIVE SONMark Chapman, Editor

Fred Codoni, Managing EditorPublished bi-monthly by the Native Sons of the Golden

West from its headquarters at 414 Mason Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94102, for distribution to its members. Parlors offering material for publication should send it, along with parlor newsletters, letters to the editor and ad-vertising inquiries to Fred Codoni, 162 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax 94930, e-mail nsgwfpc@comcast.net. Send address changes to Grand Parlor, 414 Mason Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94102, or e-mail to nsgwgp@pacbell.net.

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PARLOR ACTIVITIES

ARROWHEAD #110PROUDLY PRESENTS

GARRY DEVLINFOR RE-ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TRUSTEE

FERNDALE #93PROUDLY PRESENTS

JACK JONES, JR.FOR ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TRUSTEE

GEORGETOWN #91PROUDLY PRESENTS

JEFF SCHMIDT FOR ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TRUSTEE

NAPA #62PROUDLY PRESENTS

GEORGE ADAMSFOR ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TRUSTEE

Ferndale #93’s Tim Renner, right, pres-ents the parlor’s Friendship Cup to PGP Bob Rogers of Fairfax #307. The cup is given each year to a Native Son selected by the parlor who “best exemplifies that part of our cardinal virtues, Friendship.”

Nine men joined the Native Sons at an initiation in Ferndale February 14 as part of the Weekend in the Redwoods. Seated: PGP Gene Perry. Standing, left to right Ken Campbell, Daniel Doud, Keith Coulombe (all Ferndale #93), Rick Breen (Humboldt #14), Gordon Nichols (#93), Ed Quire (#14), Everett Costa (#93), George Smoker (#14) and Richard Cortez (#93). In the absence of most of the grand officers at the Week-end, a team of past grand presidents and former grand officers performed the initiation ritual, led by PGP Gene Perry of Sea Point #158.

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JOHN BIDWELL #21PROUDLY PRESENTS

Carl VonBargenFOR RE-ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TRUSTEE

SAN MIGUEL #150PROUDLY PRESENTS

JAMES KINGFOR RE-ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TRUSTEE

RIO HONDO #294PROUDLY PRESENTS

JOE CASTILLOFOR RE-ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TRUSTEE

NICASIO #183PROUDLY PRESENTS

KRIS NELSONFOR RE-ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OFGRAND TRUSTEE

SANTA LUCIA #97

PROUDLY PRESENTS

CAREY PEARCE FOR ELECTION TO THE

OFFICE OF

GRAND THIRD VICE PRESIDENT

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Ramona Plans Casino Trip, Golf TourneyRamona Show

Ramona #109’s Museum of California History is sponsoring a round trip to the Pechanga Casino on Wednesday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price of $21 includes roundtrip deluxe motor coach transportation, five hours of gaming, $5 start-up gambling money and food, bever-ages and bingo on the bus. Reservations are available by mailing a check, payable to “Ramona #109,” to Ramona Reserva-tions, 1003 East Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 91776. Information is available from Rosemarie at (626) 523-9798.

Ramona #109’s members are spearhead-ing an effort to showcase the recently-re-covered 1928 silent film Ramona at the San Gabriel Playhouse on June 14.

Ramona Museum President Teresa Diaz and Ramona President Joey Claro are di-recting the effort. The film will be shown free of charge and Diaz and Claro are hop-ing to fill the 1,400 seats in the theater. An added attraction will be the theater’s Wurlitzer organ.

Ramona is a film about a mixed race (Scot-tish and Native American) girl who is raised by a Mexican family and marries a young Na-tive American boy. Their hardships when pit-ted against the discrimination of others make this vintage romance a timeless treasure. Do-lores Del Rio stars as Ramona.

On May 11, the parlor is sponsoring its Annual Cleft Palate Golf Tournament at the Brea Creek Golf Course from 9-1. Fee is $50.

Information on and tickets for parlor events are available at www.ramonamuseum.org.

PARLOR ACTIVITIES

John C. Fremont Parlor President Tony Peters, left, presents parlor member Frank Amaral with his 50-year pin and membership card at the parlor’s February 5 dinner meeting.

Redwood Resumes Bear Lodge BBQs

Redwood #66’s barbecue season at Bear Lodge Grove begins on Friday, April 17, with “Boomer Burgers,” a free dinner. Dinner includes burgers (made with a secret family recipe started years ago by Brother Bob “Boomer” Barnes), salad, special beans, rolls and dessert.

Thereafter, barbecues will be held on the third Friday of each month at the Grove. Native Sons, families and guests are invited to all these events.

Santa Lucia BBQ April 4 at Parlor Hall

Everyone is invited to a barbecue chick-en luncheon at Santa Lucia Parlor’s hall at 76 W. Alisal Street in Salinas on Satur-day, April 4. Menu includes half chicken, salad, beans and bread for $12. The bar-becue is a fund raiser for Grand Trustee Carey Pearce, who is a candidate for grand third VP at the 138th Grand Parlor. the meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance reservations are requested; call (831) 524-1712 for tickets and further information. Brother Carey would like to thank all those who have supported him in the past; he looks forward to your support again this year.

So. SF Celebrating 125th Birthday

South San Francisco #157 will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a dinner at the Basque Cultural Center, 499 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, on Satur-day June 20. Cost will be $50 per person, which will include choice of entrees. Fur-ther information is available from Parlor Secretary Jim Riley at (800) 337-1875 or (650) 573-7152.

Napa Valley 2015 Lunch Schedule

Napa Valley lunches are scheduled as follows: April 4 at Napa Hall; May 1, Cal-istoga Parlor at Fairgrounds; June 5, Napa Hall; July 10, St. Helena Hall; August 7, Napa Hall; September 4, Napa Hall; Oc-tober 2, Calistoga Parlor at Fairgrounds’; November 6, St. Helena Hall; December 4, Napa Hall.

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San Jose Featuring Monthly Dinners

Members and guests of San Jose #22 have a dinner on the third Thursday of each month (except May and December) at Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Express-way, Santa Clara, starting at 6 p.m. Menus for the next dinners:

April 21 – Glazed ham, potatoes, veg-etables.

June 16 – Barbecued steak.July 21 – Mexican menu.August 18 – Barbecued tri-tip.September 15 – Ravioli and sausage.October 20 – Chicken piccata and rice.November 17 – Thanksgiving dinner,

turkey and ham.

Woodland Has Local Historic Tours

Recently-reactivated Woodland Parlor #30 is now taking reservations for group tours of Old Woodland, featuring Dead Cat Alley and Dog Gone Alley. A selec-tion of walking tours with different themes and lengths are fundraisers to promote the history of downtown Woodland. Featured are the Old Town Food Tours offered by appointment on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Suggest donation is $240 for a party of six (ages 21 and up) and $40 for each additional tourist up to a party of twelve. Along the approximately twelve-block route, strollers will learn about historic downtown Woodland and will be treated to snacks and refreshments provided by participating restaurants and businesses. Tour route will vary as will the hosting businesses. It’s up to the tourists to form their own groups.

A hair-raising option is the Old Town Ghost Tour, also by appointment, a one-hour walking tour starting at dusk. The suggested donation that benefits Wood-land Parlor is $120 for a party of six (again, ages 21 and up) and $20 for each additional tourist up to a party of twelve. There’ll also be an Old Town Hangover tour complete with a Bloody/Virgin Mary. The parlor can also customize a tour for individual interests and times.

Questions about the tours can be direct-ed to stories@woodlandrecord.com or to facebook.com/WoodlandParlor 30.

Presentation to Sutter Hospital. Left to right: Robert Santos director, Dr. Laura Work-man, Sutter, GP Tim Tullis, Chairman Joe Ursino and Nora Moore Jimenez, Sutter.

Charitable Foundations Donates to Sutter By BOB SANTOS

On January 22 Grand President Tim Tullis presented a $40,000 check to Sutter Hos-pital, bringing our current amounts to the three hospitals $180,000 to UCSF, $85,000 to St. John’s and $40,000 to Sutter. The Marini Fund donated $3,500. This makes our total donations since 1953 $5,387,131. The Charitable Foundation wishes to thank all the Native Sons, families and friends for their donations. We wish to acknowledge the Marini fund for their continued support for 30 years. The Native Sons can be proud of their continued support of the Cleft Palate Fund.

CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Guadalupe to have Evening Meetings

Guadalupe #231’s members have been meeting at 11 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Masonic Hall at 2850 19th Avenue in San Francisco. Members recently voted to schedule an evening meeting and dinner each quarter in hopes of attracting members who cannot attend a day-time meeting.

Evening meetings will be on June 2, September 1 and December 1, starting at 6 p.m. In those months there will not be a daytime meeting. Reservations can be made by contacting Wayne Warden at (650) 726-4597 or by e-mail at wayne.war-den@sbc.global.net.

South Must MoveFor several years, South San Francisco

#157 has held its meetings at the Pacific Rod and Gun Club. Now, the SF Public Utilities Commission has announced it will close the facility, forcing South Parlor to find a new home. The closure required cancellation of the parlor’s Annual Can-didates’ Night, which has been held for many years.

Fairfax #307 invites all Native Sons, especially candidates for Grand Par-lor office, to its Annual Visiting Broth-ers Night at St. Rita Hall in Fairfax on Wednesday, May 6, starting with no-host cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by a great dinner. Reservations are not required.

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OBITUARIESDEATHSHONORED DEAD

Arthur J. Claro, Ramona #109: Attended the 124th session of Grand Parlor as chairman of the Credentials Committee.

Richard E. Fleenor, Auburn #59: Attended eleven sessions of Grand Parlor as a delegate and the 126th session as a member of the Board of Appeals.

Russell L. Young Jr., Sutter #261: Attended the 117th session of Grand Parlor as a delegate.

DECEASED BROTHERSHumboldt #14

Donn A. JohnsonSan Jose #22

Norman M. DamicoElk Grove #41

Jack Reinhold MillerNapa #62

Fred L. ChaseWilliam GaribaldiAlan L. Widener

Mt. Tamalpais #64Richard C. Bottarini

Ferndale #93Albert J. CardozaLas Positas #96

Frank Anthony GenoniJohn G. Ravazzini, Jr.

Arrowhead #110John Walter Strickler

Larry R. SharpSonoma #111David Reber

National #118Louis J. SozziGabilan #132John Bellone

Gabilan #132 (Continued)Andrew J. ParolaHarry L. Rhodes

Chispa #139Dwight Dixon Collins

South San Francisco #157George Phillip Jeffery

Byron #170Mike F. Missakian

Nicasio #183John AffonsoRichard AvillaGeorge HaleAlfred Luiz

Ronald John RansomLouis Ricci

Walter TognaldaRichard Voss

Estudillo #223Robert E. Uhl

University #272Roy G. Utter

De Anza #312Earl Brinkman

Col. Nelson M. Holderman #316William McCoid

Jack Taddei

Archie L. GrenzLodi #18’s Archie Grenz died January 30. He was 87, and a

41-year member of the parlor. A long-time resident of Acampo and Lodi, Archive grew Crenshaw melons and wine grapes. His many hobbies included fishing, camp cooking and playing the trombone. He served as assistant grand organist during the term of Grand President Joe Neitzel. Survivors include his wife, Lea-nora, his children and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held February 4.

Art ClaroRamona #109’s long-time recording secretary Art Claro died in

January. Brother Art also served as docent at the parlor’s museum, guiding school children through the exhibits during the week and volunteering every Saturday for more than ten years. An article in Ramona’s newsletter noted “He was never one to shirk service; quite the contrary, he embraced it. A kindhearted, pleasant man with an easy smile and a helpful nature, he was a delight to work with and is greatly missed by all of his brothers and friends.”

Russell YoungA Tribute from His Brothers

Russell Young of Sutter #261 died December 31, 2014.Russell was born in 1932. He graduated from Sutter High

school and attended one year of college. After college, he served in the Navy for one year and in the reserves for six years.

He joined Sutter #261 in January 1959. Since that time, he has been the stable element in our parlor. Russell was the ultimate model of commitment. His quiet demeanor was packed with influence as a result of his careful and intentional selection of words to express his opinions. Always there in the forefront of all of our activities, he has held every leadership position in the parlor. He continued as recording secretary for as long as anyone can remember. He was a model Native Son and one that we all should aspire to be like. He was a strong advocate of Lotts Lake and did not miss a vacation at the lake over each of his NSGW years.

Russell was a Mason, had achieved all of their advancement levels and was as dedicated to the Masons as all of his other achievements.

Russell was very active on the state and local issues of the Farm Bureau. He was committed to the preservation of agricul-ture land. He served on the following State committees: Natural Resources, Land Use and Commodity Advisory and was the di-rector of the Sacramento River Conservation Area Forum. He was also designated by Governor Davis to review the flood plain plan. Each year California Farm Bureau recognizes an individ-ual in the state that demonstrates a remarkable background and history of involvement in California agriculture on a regional and statewide level. In 2014 the State Farm Bureau made that award to Russell Young.

Russell, you have been an inspiration to all of us. May you rest in peace.

Bud McKeonSea Point #158’s lost a 66-year member on February 10 when

Brother Bud McKeon died after a fall. He was 93. Bud served as the parlor’s financial secretary for 58 years. 4A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of the long-gone Sea Point drum and bugle corps and a past parlor president.

Fathers’ Day BBQ in SalinasMembers of Santa Lucia #97 advise “Tired of kids forgetting

Father’s Day? Tired of getting ties for Father’s Day? Tired of the same restaurant for the last 20 years for Father’s Day? Well try something different. Take a nice trip to the central coast area of California for Santa Lucia Parlors Fathers’ Day BBQ. Bring the kids, bring the grandkids—there will be fun for all ages. Remember the park that hosted Grand Parlor when we were in Seaside? Well you can visit again. No kids? If you’re within 150 miles we guarantee this ride will be worth your while. For more info call (831)524-1712.”

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MEMBERSHIP BOX SCORE

Membership 5-1-14 8,142Gains Initiated 257 Reinstated 34 Transferred 9 Total Gains 300Losses Suspended 205 Resigned 69 Withdrew 5 Died 141 Tfd Out 9Total Losses 4299Net Change - 129Membership 3-1-2015 8,013

Parlors With Net GainsDolores-California #1 + 1Placerville #9 + 2Modesto #11 + 2Humboldt #14 + 2Bidwell #21 + 18San Jose #22 + 11Santa Rosa #28 + 1Woodland #30 + 2Excelsior #31 + 19Ione #33 + 1St. Helena #53 + 7Calistoga #86 + 4Santa Cruz #90 + 2Ramona #109 + 3Eden #113 + 2Broderick #117 + 1National #118 + 3Observatory #177 + 4Pebble Beach #230 + 1Columbia #258 + 6J. C. Fremont #293 + 3Fairfax #307 + 2

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Membership is Static in 2015

Lucky calendars for 2015 are available from parlor secre-taries or the Grand Parlor of-fice. There are still more than 200 chances to win (and you can win more than once!).

NEW MEMBERSWelcome to our new members! We hope you will be active in

your own parlor and visit neighboring parlors.

The Native Sons’ member-ship continues to static and is coming dangerously close to the 8,000 level. Fortunately, our parlors have initiated or rein-stated 291 members.

One of our newly-reinstituted parlors is reeling in the mem-bers: Bidwell #21 has a net gain of 18, In the Mother Lode, Ex-celsior #31 has a net gain of 19. San Jose #22 can be proud of a net gain of 11.

Reflecting the continuing ag-ing of our members, we suffered the loss of 141 brothers to death so far this membership year.

Horses, Hats and Heroes: A Sonoma Parlor Joint Event

Sonoma #111 is partnering with local American Legion Post #489 to “celebrate Ken-tucky Derby Day and raise money for our community” with a special event featuring music, dancing, a silent auction and live raffle, plus “the best gumbo west of the Mississippi.”

It will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Sonoma Veterans Build-ing, 126 First Street West, So-noma.

Another feature will be a “Big Hat” contest, with prizes for biggest hat, most original, most outrageous and best theme.

Proceeds from this event will be split by the two coordinating orga-nizations and distributed to local community groups and projects.

Sonoma Parlor and the American Legion post are looking for event sponsors and donations for the silent auction. To make a tax-deductible dona-tion, contact Fundraising Chair Mary Smith at (707) 935-9360, thetwocando@yahoo.com. To register for the event, contact Mary Smith or Sonoma Par-lor’s Judy Baker at (707) 938-2586.

Dolores-California #1Mario Loreto Gentile

Humboldt #14Ben Brown

John Bidwell #21Jason Thomas BeckerTomas Anthony Gieg

Steve VandervortSan Jose #22

Frances BenedettoArlene Brazil

Patsy Ann TuriniSanta Rosa #28

Donald Lee Humphrey IIIExcelsior #31

Joaquin Frank AlamedaGeorge Dulars

Mitch Leon GowanGary Huffman

Dwane Condor JantzWalter Joseph Lolla

Rich MayCharles Edward McNairThurlow Richard Murra

Raymond P. PortoJames Charles PowellBrent Anthony Rose

Robert Joseph SpeckertNeil William SwantonRoger Arnold Wieland

Thomas Erskine WilkinsonMarkus Ethan Yep

Ione #33Matthew Stuart MinnickDavid Wayne Schmidt

Solano #39Richard DeMartini

Dan GassenRedwood #66

Christine Sylvia LeslieWalter John Leslie

Noah Benjamin MachtingerNickolas Myritzis Jr.

Calistoga #86Edward H. Franzen

Mark L. GalindoBenicia #89

Ronald Andrew GonsalvesTimothy HamannWilliam W. Woltz

Ramona #109Valerie Jeanne Harris

Arrowhead #110Leslie Devlin

Dale Brendt MarsdenGenevieve Marie Preston

Eden #113Donald Soures

Broderick #117Marie ZettlerNational #118

Denis FamaRobert L. Grialou

Thomas A. HillyardGary Teal

Chispa #139Michael D. Schwoerer

Nicasio #183Joseph Saverio Amato

Ivan GramalaAnton “Tony” Kamby Jr.

Columbia #258Edward D. Hawkins

Gary C. MorganFairfax #307

Albert RamirezThomas Anthony Odetto

De Anza #312Bernodette M. Strobel

Col. Nelson M. Holderman #316Serenity Joy RyanSylvia SanshuckRoy D. Sanshuck

Jenifer Juree StoddardAnna TaddeiKara Taddei

Fairfax Parlor celebrated Brother Walt Potter’s 97th birthday at lunch on March 10. The San Francisco native was a veteran of Pearl Harbor; he was a civilian employee at Pearl Harbor on De-cember 7, 1941. Cakes have likeness of China Clipper.

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CALENDAR—CLIP AND SAVEThis calendar is compiled from parlor newsletters, press re-

leases and information supplied to Managing Editor Fred Codoni. Please advise him, at the address on page 5, at least 60 days before an event to insure timely publication. Note that some events are for members only. Further information on many of these events can be found in the pages of this issue of The Native Son.

Every Tuesday - Lunch for Native Sons and prospective mem-bers at Fairfax #307’s hall, 135 Mitchell Drive, Fairfax (415 457-7766). Reservations not required.

APRIL4 – Napa Valley First Friday Luncheon, Napa Parlor at its hall.4 – Solano #39 Clam Feed, Cordelia Fire Hall (Chris Grace, 707 429-5351).4 – Santa Lucia #97 Chicken Barbecue, fund raiser for Grand 3VP Candidate Carey Pearce.8 - Santa Rosa #28 Dinner, Santa Rosa Hall.11 – San Francisco Parlors/Past Presidents Assembly #1 dinner honoring Grand President Tullius, Irish Cultural Center.11 – Las Positas #96 Trout Fishing Derby, Lake del Valle.12 - Marin-Sonoma Meet Your Neighbor Breakfast, McInnis Golf Course, San Rafael.15 – Ramona #109 Pechanga Casino Turnaround.15 - Fairfax Parlor Lamb Feed, St. Rita Hall, Fairfax.17 – Chispa #139 Millard Smallin Scholarship Dinner.17 – Redwood #66 Boomer Burgers, Bear Lodge Grove. 19 – Chispa #139 Pancake Breakfast.20 – Napa #62 Anniversary Dinner and Grand President’s Night (members only).

21 - San Jose #22 Dinner, Napredak Hall.22 – Alameda County Fourth Wednesday Lunch, Hayward Ranch.

MAY1 – Napa Valley First Friday Luncheon, Calistoga Parlor at the Fairgrounds.2 – Solano #39 Swine Dine, Cordelia Fire Hall (Mike Dillman, 707 974-7742)2 – Dedication of the NSGW Cemetery and Memorial Park, Georgetown/Volcano.2 – Sonoma #111 “Horses, Hats and Heroes” celebration, Sonoma Veterans Building.5 – Guadalupe #231 lunch at Masonic Hall.6 – Fairfax #307 Visiting Brothers Night, St. Rita Hall.11 – Ramona #109 Annual Cleft Palate Benefit Golf Tourna-ment. 13 - Santa Rosa #28 Dinner, Santa Rosa Hall.17 – Redwood #66 Barbecue, Bear Lodge Grove 17 – Chispa #139 Pancake Breakfast.17-21 – 138th Grand Parlor, San Luis Obispo.27 – Alameda County Fourth Wednesday Lunch, Hayward Ranch (Ron Holliday, 510 889-1603).

JUNE2 - Guadalupe #231 dinner at Masonic Hall, 6 p.m.5 – Napa Valley First Friday Luncheon, Napa Parlor at its hall.11 - Santa Rosa #28 Dinner, Santa Rosa Hall.13 – Solano #39 Game Hen and Oyster Feed, Cordelia Fire Hall (Duren Chapman, 707 422-1229).14 – Ramona #109 silent film Ramona at the San Gabriel Play-house.

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49er Days RecapBy DAVID ALLEN, PGP, Auburn #59

Photos by Jerry PozoHost Auburn Parlor #59 wants to thank those that participated

in the recently completely 49er Days. With 20 parlors enjoying the spring-like conditions the dedication of the Auburn Depot was a sunbaked affair with almost 100 people in attendance, includ-ing many community organizations. The initiation brought in five new members, four to Auburn Parlor #59 and one to Georgetown Parlor #91. The evening banquet prepared under the direction of former Grand Trustee Richard Yue was exquisite. The whole weekend from the Friday night hospitality to the Sunday morning breakfast was a treat for the parlor to be the host. A good time was had by all and Auburn Parlor looks forward to hosting this annual event when its turn comes back.

One should never miss the opportunity to go to events such as 49er Days, Weekend in the Redwoods and Southern California weekend. This gives the local parlors the opportunity to meet Na-tive Sons from throughout the state for good fellowship, camara-derie and good ole Native sons “chat.”

Appropriately attired for ’49er Days as well as St. Patrick’s Day are Marcia Skelton, Cheri Fleenor and Shirley Allen, surround-ing Grand Marshal Jeff Schmidt who didn’t join in “wearin’ of the green.”

Grand President Tim Tullius shares a moment with former Grand Trustee Richard Yue. Richard was head chef for the ’49er Days’ banquet.

The grand officer team, led by Grand President Tim Tullius, ded-icated the historic Auburn railroad station as part of the 2015 ’49er Days. It will be the home of the Gold Country Museum.

Auburn depot has a small park and a monument to the Chinese who built the transcontinental railroad.

Plenty of green and many period costumes were features of the ’49er Days’ banquet.

CF DONATIONSHere is a list of recent donations to our

Charitable Foundation in honor or memory of.Such donations are a fine way to honor

deceased members, friends or relatives. The Charitable Foundation is a 501( c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible. You can find the 2014 Cleft Pal-ate March, Total Donations and our Dona-tion Form on our website, www.nsgw.org. Click “Community Involvement.”

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In Memory of Charles E. Kolbert Jr. PGPPhilip D. Wong

Pam PruittArt & Dede Engell

Jim & Pat RileyJohn OliverJanet Fauss

In Memory of Colin B. Campbell PGPJanet Fauss

In Memory of Bessie WongPhilip D. Wong

In Memory of Mervyn J. Fauss PGPPhilip D. WongSusan ElvanderJim & Pat Riley

Michael & Patricia JohnstonDennis HansenMarilyn Hoard

Steve & Kathy ArsenaultBen & Olga Ferro

In Memory of Harry M. SmithJanet Fauss

In Memory of Henry BenekenJanet Fauss

Donation to Cleft PalateUnited Way California Matching Funds

In Memory of Ernest MorettiJohn Oliver

In Memory of Dano MattiuzziShirley Mattiuzzi

In Memory of Bill GaribaldiMargaret BoitanoFrank Markovich

In Memory of Josephine RerichRobert & Kathy Santos

Jim & Pat Riley In Memory of Ethel Ursino

Jim & Pat RileyRobert & Kathy Santos

In Memory of Josephine CarbonaEden Parlor #113

In Memory of Archie GrenzWallace & Gloria Payne

Joe & Linda NeitzelMichelle, Nicole, Brittany Ehlers

Leo & Pat RolandelliRobert & Kathy Santos

Charles & Beulah LewisAnthony, Melanie, David Fuso & Families

Russell & Marjorie YoungDorothy Lancaster

Delbert & Darline BezugNancy EhlersJohn Bahnsen

In Memory of Scott McDanielByron & Elaine WakehamIn Memory of Art Claro

Rio Hondo Parlor #294

LUCKY CALENDAR WINNERS

March 15 - Rio Hondo #294, La Habra - $2514 - Bruce Ivy, Grass Valley - $10013 - Allan Baird, Fortuna - $2512 - Rich Newsom, San Leandro - $2511 - Larry La Pierra, Napa - $25 10 - Dolores-California #1, San Mateo - $259 - Napa #62, Napa - $258 - Brittany Williams, Santa Barbara - $257 - Pete Samardizch, San Bruno - $1006 - Allan Bernaldi, Pescadero - $255 - Bill Moyer, Napa - $254 - Ruby Lytle, San Diego - $253 - Austin Valli, Bunny Lake, WA - $252 - Mike Kalich, Watsonville - $251 - Ray Shoemake, Hayward - $25

February 28 - So.S.F. #157, San Mateo - $20026 - Lorraine Lucero, San Leandro - $2525 - Andrew Zahnd, San Francisco - $2524 - Napa #62, Napa - $2523 - Martin Vital, San Leandro - $2522 - So.S.F. #157, San Mateo - $2521 - Michael Healy, San Bruno - $10020 - Mike Ferdani, Pioneer - $2519 - Leslie Hall, Reno - $2518 - So.S.F. #157, San Mateo - $2517 - Ed McLean, Alameda - $2516 - Kris Nelson, Rohnert Park - $2515 - Lindsay Alsadir, Pescadero - $2514 - Mark Meszaros, Virginia City, NV - $10013 - Elk Grove #41, Elk Grove - $2512 - Susan Notheis, Duarte - $2511 - Rudy Peretto – Vallejo - $2510 - Don Schaffer*, San Francisco - $259 - Robert Imbellino, Concord - $258 - Mike Kharsa, San Mateo - $257 - Dave Davis, Hayward - $1006 - Mary C. Garcia, San Gabriel - $255 - Jim Shadle, Garden Valley - $254 - Martin Vital, San Leandro - $253 - Mike Hokett, Hayward - $252 - John Ciulla, Rialto - $251 - George Pagenkopf, Garden Valley - $25

January31 - Norman Williams, Oroville - $20030 - So.S.F. #157, San Mateo - $2529 - Michelle Deckman, Napa - $2528 - Allan Baird – Fortuna - $2527 - Calistoga #86, Calistoga - $2526 - Solano #39, Fairfield - $2525 - Jenny Cohea, Chico - $25 24 - Don Schaffer, San Francisco - $100 23 - Will Brandon, Roseville - $2522 - Bob Middleton, Angeles Camp - $25 21 - Chaddsley Phillips, Eureka - $2520 - Tristen Lytle, San Diego - $2519 - Jerry Core, Fairfield - $25

The San Francisco Call of September 8, 1890, printed the text of a song by one Nellie Prior, no doubt in anticipation of the Admission Day celebration.

A SONG DEDICATED TO THE NATIVE SONS OF THE GOLDEN WEST.Proudly our banners wave ‘neath the blue sky,

As our banners unfurl, herald forth the glad cry. Arise, Native Sons and Daughters so fair.

California’s heart beats as our notes fill the air. Forever the fire of the great Golden West

Burns in our hearts for those we love best. Oh, Native Sons of the bright Golden West!

Oh, so proudly we bear California’s gold crest! Triumphant our emblems and sacred our trust, Our strength is our glory and conquer we must.

In union we strive and in union we live. Our motto is “Duty!” and freedom we breathe.

Forever the fire of the bright Golden West Hums in hearts for those we love best.

Oh, Native Sons of the bright Golden West! Oh, so proudly we bear California’s gold crest!

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Parlors and MembershipsMembership as of March 1,

2015 (listed by parlor number):Dolores-California #1 31Stockton #7 62Argonaut #8 70Placerville #9 104Modesto #11 35Humboldt #14 118Amador #17 137Lodi #18 30John Bidwell #21 65San Jose #22 65Sunset #26 23Santa Rosa #28 54Golden Gate #29 33Excelsior #31 238Ione #33 113Solano #39 170Elk Grove #41 51Halycon-Alameda #47 67St. Helena #53 166Hydraulic #56 23Quartz #58 104Auburn #59 139Napa #62 453Silver Star #63 42Mt. Tamalpais #64 83Watsonville #65 15Redwood #66 175Santa Ana #74 33Vallejo #77 60Calistoga #86 83Mt. Bally #87 27Benicia #89 160

Santa Cruz #90 133Georgetown #91 86Downieville #92 17Ferndale #93 163Broderick #117 19National #118 90Piedmont #120 89Gabilan #132 169Chispa #139 221San Miguel #150 53Cambria #152 67South SF #157 224Sea Point #158 85Konocti #159 20Washington #169 71Byron #170 39Observatory #177 42Nicasio #183 405Presidio #194 50Alpine #200 5Los Banos #206 117Twin Peaks #214 174Estudillo #223 64Pebble Beach #230 58Guadalupe #231 143Columbia #258 70Sutter #261 25University #272 43San Luis Obispo #290 253J. C. Fremont #293 69Rio Hondo #294 20Fairfax #307 486DeAnza #312 27Holderman #316 43

Meet Your Neighbor April 12The 62th Annual Marin and Sonoma Counties Meet Your

Neighbor Breakfast will be held at the McInnis Park Golf Center, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, on Sunday, April 12. Price of $24 per person (all inclusive) includes scrambled eggs, ham, home-style potatoes, breakfast roll/muffin, fruit, juice, coffee and/or tea. Everyone is invited.

Make checks payable to “NDGW District #12” and send to Bar-bara Ish, PO Box 4555, Petaluma, CA 94955. Reservation dead-line is April 1.

Information is available from NSGW SDDGP Tom Fong (415 453-4239) or NDGW SDDGP Dororthy Rogers (415 897-8386).

Santa Rosa Dinner List

Santa Rosa #28 has a dinner on the second Wednesday of each month at its hall at 3318 Stony Point Road in Santa Rosa. Except as noted below, all dinners are $9 for adults, $5 for children ten and over, and no charge for children un-der ten. Dinners start at 6:30 p.m. and include wine, beer and soda. Reservations are re-quired from Shirley Mattiuzzi (707 542-4356) or Walter Hyde (707 795-9702).

April 8 – Spring dinner, res-ervations by April 4.

May 13 – Prime Rib dinner, reservations by May 9. $15.

June 11 – Fathers’ Day Tri-Tip barbecue, reservations by June 6.

2015 Lucky Calendars for Sale

The 2015 NSGW Lucky Cal-endars are now on sale by indi-vidual parlors or can be obtained by contacting the Grand Parlor office.

Awards are $25 each Sunday to Friday, $100 each Saturday, $200 on last day of each month and $3,000 on December 31, 2015.

Winning tickets are re-placed in the draw, so everyone can win more than once. Price is $25 per calendar.

As of April 4, there are still 275 changes to win this year!

All proceeds from calendar sales go to support Grand Par-lor activities and reduce the per capita tax.

Highlight of Fairfax Parlor’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration was a great performance by a group of Irish dancers. Of course, the great corned beef and cabbage dinner prepared by Brother John Payne and his crew wasn’t bad either!

THE NATIVE SONADVERTISING RATES

Standard Business Card One insertion $30 Three insertions $75 Full year $150

Rates for other sizes on request.

Send copy to Managing Editor, 162 Porteous Avenue, Fairfax, CA 94930 or by e-mail to

nsgwfpc@comcast.net

Fairfax Lamb Feed is April 15 Native Sons and prospective members are invited to Fair-

fax Parlor’s Annual Lamb Feed at St. Rita Hall in Fairfax on Wednesday, April 15. Former Grand Trustee Mark Chapman and his able assistants will be preparing lamb appetizers, grilled lamb, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread, salad and dessert. Make reservations by contacting Brother Tony Starelli at (415) 456-1867 or at numerounostar@comcast.net. No-host bar opens at 6:30, with dinner at 7:30.