America, America
God shed his grace on thee. As we go for-ward crowning thy good with brotherhood let us celebrate the fact that we are brothers and sisters that share this great country to-gether. As the Memorial Day holiday passes us by and Independence Day seems not far away it is a good time to be grateful for such a wonderful country. Take a few moments to consider what makes this a great country. Recall the sacrifices men and women have made to ensure the freedom we enjoy every day. Take inventory on what you do (this would be a good time to put your index finger to the tip of your nose) yes, I am asking YOU. What do you do to make this country great? Consider sharing your efforts and accomplishments with others and ask your friends and family the same question.
Some ideas of activities you might consider doing or doing again that engage you and others in making this a greater country are;
- Attending scheduled event to promote patriotism
- Making a silent prayer of thanksgiving for the men and women both past and present for their obliga-tion to our armed forces
- Flying a flag or several flags at your home
- Contributing to a charitable cause by volunteering or providing financial aid
- Wear patriotic clothing and speak proudly of this country
Take pride in all you do to contribute the success of America and encourage others to do the same. To-gether as a united nation let’s move forward with a renewed spirit of patriotism and enjoy the freedom that was purchased by the blood and sweat of brave Americans. What YOU do matters and I thank you!
Dan Hrouda, Exalted Ruler BPOE Lakewood #1777
Dan Hrouda
ER 2018—
2019
Message from the Exalted Ruler—Dan Hrouda
JULY 2018
THE BUGLE
The Official Monthly Publication of Lakewood Elks Lodge BPOE #1777
Bugle Delivery
Your Bugle can be delivered directly to your email—received as soon as it has completed it’s final proofing by your ER—by providing your email address to the
Lodge Secretary at [email protected] We encourage you to consider this option since it is faster and saves your lodge money.
Of course, if you prefer, you can continue to receive the Bugle by mail just be aware we depend on a pub-lisher to process and mail The Bugle and this takes an additional 10 days. Be sure to let the office know if your address has changed.
SECRETARY ’S CORNER— MELODIE CASPER
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Melodie Casper
As of June 4,2018
Beginning membership 1096
Membership Gains 17
Membership Losses 5
Calculated Membership 1108
Delinquents 206
Sickness and Distress:
Ginger Smoyer’s Son passed away. His Memorial was May 5th
Gus “Jimmy” McCowan has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Liver Cancer. He asks everyone to pray for him.
Verle “Sonny” Crow, brother of PER Tom Crow and Fred Crow passed away May 11th
Luther Symons had Quadruple Bypass surgery in April. His address is: 9401 Sanstone Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351-2053
Jack Hyman is home after his fall
Kim Lee is home after her surgery
Stop by the Lodge
Socialize with
Old friends and
Make new ones!
Drink Specials
between 4 pm - 6 pm
The information you share with our Lodge is secure and is NEVER sold or used in any manner other than for Elks busi-
ness.
We have identified a need for updated member information and has now become imperative that the Lodge Office has your current address, phone numbers and email addresses. Please help us by contacting the Lodge Secretary at secre-
[email protected] now with this information!
Like a restless wind, the 100 years of the 20th Century has quickly passed. The years between 1900 and 1999 are the most recorded in our history. As the infor-mation and electronic capabilities are developed and expanded, records can be con-veniently stored and accessed. Some of the headlines of those years can be re-minders of our past.
Babe Ruth pounds 60 home runs in a single season. Ted Williams attains an unheard of seasonal batting average of over the .400 mark. Jack Dempsey becomes boxing’s world heavyweight champion. New York Jets Quarterback Joe Namath proves to be a fan favorite. The National Football League merges with the Ameri-can Football League. The Panama Canal is built. The majority of America’s popula-tion moves from farms to an urban society. The airplane is developed as a weapon and as a commercial necessity. The automobile becomes a major method of trans-portation. Penicillin is discovered. Transplants are common. Light bulbs replace whale oil lanterns. America picks herself up after the havoc created by the Great Plains’ dust storms, and the Great Depression. The Charleston quickly becomes popular with the dancing crowd. Movie actor Rudolph Valentino begins a long chain of heartthrobs. The Beatles and other British groups invade the U.S. Big bands disband. The popular era of movie and TV westerns fades. American Band-stand draws a large viewing audience. The Lawrence Welk TV Show enjoys a long run. Drive-in movie locations flourish, then die out. Carhops on skates disappear as fast food outlets change to inside service. Green stamps are saved to trade for merchandise. The famous B-17 bombers are retired. Battleships are considered obsolete. Officials prepare for outer space wars. The 1939 New York City World’s Fair features electric washers, televisions, and an ice-making refrigerator. Astro-nauts become household heroes. As new states join the union, stars are added to the flag.
Like the Kentucky Derby, the Indy 500 and the Olympics, the 21st Century
has gotten off to a fast start, and has compiled a mass of information.
Americanism—20th Century Headlines Robert Laster
New Members initiated on May 21st were: Anita Clark, John Golterman , William Lewis, Robert Marner, Joseph Martinez and James Neel. Welcome them with a handshake when you see them!
There are 3 requests for Life Membership. They all have met the requirements and are in good standing. We will vote at the August 6th Lodge Meeting. They are:
Robert L. Beckman, Member # 006122; Howard C. Carr, Member # 006124;Kenneth D. Schoeman, Member # 006132
MEMBER B IRTHDAYS—JULY
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Stop by the club for a free
drink to celebrate
during your birthday month!
1 Baker, Gruelt L 13 Bowe, Robert J 25 Hobbs, Judy L
1 Cito, Michael A 13 Hackstaff, Donald 25 Maestas, James
1 Davis, Betty J 13 Raymond, William J 25 Summers, Basil D
1 Jenkins, David 13 Shamy, Andrew P 25 Wolney, Robert J
1 Valdez, Ben 14 Kelly, Thomas A 26 Mitchell, Charles L
2 Bean, Russell D 15 Johnson, Gary D 26 Neal, Thomas E
2 Faulkner, Dennis J 15 Lay, Frank 26 Winchip, Bernice A
2 Wise, Frederick M 15 Wolosyn, Theodore 27 Richey, J Robert
3 Duff, Donnie D 16 Nowicki, Edward 28 Essex, Kenneth S
3 Fowler III, Charles P 16 Padilla, John J 28 Lawler, Larry E
3 Webb, Wilton W 16 Togher, Michael 28 Molholm, Keith
4 Fellows Sr, Robert G 17 Luoma, Vern 29 Domenico, Francis J
6 Beins, Barry J 17 Merrill, Jan L 29 Fellet, James L
7 Ammer, Patricia S 18 Crespin, Frank A 29 Hoffmann, John C
7 Gallagher, Larry J 18 Hegarty, Shawn P 29 Marner, Robert M
7 Hoffman, William B 18 Ross Jr, Robert E 29 Voyles, Jeff
7 Kammerzell, Donald 19 Gordon, Charles F 30 Mallory, David W
7 Kuhn, Joan 20 Moon, Patsy 30 Narverud, Earl
7 Leuthauser, Gary 20 Perea, LeeRoy E 30 Risch, Marie E
7 Rea, Alivan C 20 Salas, Judy 30 Schoendaller, James P
8 Balke, Christopher William 20 Yook, Shirley 30 Zalavari, Terezia
8 Flynt, John M 21 Doty Sr, William L 31 Bates, Harold J
8 Mantooth, Robert E 21 Knous, Joey E 31 Bauder, Warren E
8 Schmelzel, Carol R 21 Tjepkes, Silvana 31 Heinrich, Leo J
8 Sorensen, Eugene L 22 Abercrombie, Rick 31 Kenshalo, Lee
9 Bretz, Joseph 22 Dockter, Raymond 31 Lang, Thomas
9 Marsico, George K 23 Batton, William D 31 Sealman, Raymond L
9 Sell, Kimberly Kay 23 Beins, William R 31 Sokol, Sandra
10 Abo, Ronald K 23 Branham, Edward L 31 Yoshida, Kevin
10 Dickman, Gilbert 23 Gilbert, Ann
10 Meng, Nancee 24 Munoz, Jan
11 Jones, Richard G 24 Piercy, Thomas M
12 Beltz, Dale L 25 Burbary, Albert
12 Bennett, Alvin M 25 Durbin, Arthur E
12 Heckel, Richard L 25 Fahey, Lawrence C
12 Lala, Jacob P 25 Gentilli, Victoria
BINGO NEWS
Bingo is a big part of our Lodge both
from a revenue standpoint and vol-
unteerism. Each Wednesday and
Friday between 10-20 volunteers
support our open to the pubic bingo
sessions downstairs, and work in the
snack bar to provide food for the
patrons.
The bingo “family” has a ton of fun
working together, and are very loyal
to their regular commitment. We are
always welcoming of new people. If
this sounds like something you
might like to help with, please pop
down and ask for me. You can com-
mit to once/month, once/week, or
every session. There are many dif-
ferent “jobs”. Some start at 7:30 (set
-up, selling cards, etc); you can just
work the actual bingo floor time,
which is 11:00-1:30; or work in the
snack bar, which is about 9:30-
noon). Some of us are there from
7:30-2:00, but that’s because we are
a bit crazy for bingo.
We particularly need someone(s) to
help with snack bar set-up each
Wednesday and Friday. This job
takes about an hour and needs to be
complete by 9am. It makes sense
that one or two people take this on,
and commit to being “in charge” if
set-up.
Thank you very very much to ALL
who help with Bingo, and to those
who might soon!
Sincerely - Carrie Mesch PER
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Join us in the Club room for
Member Bingo
Tuesdays at 5pm
Joker Poker follows !
CHARITABLE WORKS ROYCE DUNBAR , LEADING KNIGHT
I’m happy to report that the Charity Committee had it’s second meeting on Thursday, June 7th. At the meeting we recommitted to making our charitable work a year-round effort by spotlighting a neighborhood charity at each major event. At the recent Jimmy Buffett Saturday Supper, we sold a flock of pink flamingos to dinner guests. From this effort, we gained nearly $250.00! These proceeds will go to “Mean Streets” – a local organization that helps homeless families stay to-
gether and get back on their feet.
Look in the Bugle and Blast for upcoming charitable initiatives. And keep a lookout for a “Charity Suggestion Box” that we will soon have in the Club. We need your ideas and enthusiasm to make this work. Speaking of which, please consider joining us on the Charity Committee. We will be meeting regularly and our next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 28th at 5:30 PM in
the Dining room.
And have no fear. We’ll still be doing our Annual Charity Drive in October! Stay tuned for more
details on how we plan to make this annual effort even more successful.
Venita Collier, chair; Carrie Mesch and Dan Hrouda worked with Jefferson High School Principal, Michael James; Assistant Principal, Josh Shellard and Secretary, Teri Ahr to sponsor a Pre-Graduation Banquet on May 16, 2018. Eighty Jefferson High School Graduates accompanied by parents and staff totaling 206, enjoyed a fantastic evening with Venita’s Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner. The Lodge Room was decorated beautifully by the graduate committee, supervised by Josh Shellard, Assistant Principal, a teacher and Venita.
In addition to the banquet, new gowns were purchased for the graduates and junior escorts. The gowns will be used in years to come by Jefferson High School students who may not be able to afford purchasing their own gown.
This is the 1st year that Jefferson High School has been able to have a dinner for their graduates and it was our greatest pleasure to be able to do this for the school. It was our 1st year as well to use a grant for a high school project. This
project lives on to be utilized by the school year after year.
The parents, students and staff expressed appreciation and Mike James, Principal thanked our kitchen staff and volun-teers.
Julian Salazar and Sonya Hernandez presented to Venita and Dan Hrouda a signed autograph picture of the entire gradu-ate class.
A banquet cannot be successful without volunteers and I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart for all the great volunteer servers we had. It was an amazing evening and I hope that we can do this again for the High School. It is in our plans. We Congratulate the 2018 Saints of Jefferson High and wish them best of luck in the future.
Submitted by Venita Collier
Lakewood Elks ENF Gratitude Grant Provides Jefferson
High School Students Graduation Banquet
ENF BEACON GRANT - Summer
Reading Program - Fantastic
Project
Lakewood Elks #1777 continues with our 6th year of Summer Reading Pro-gram for one of our neighboring schools. On May 15, 2018, 191 Kindergarten through 8th grade at St. Peter & Paul Elementary in Wheat Ridge participated. Venita Collier, chair, coordinated the event with Sister Faustina and secretary, Pat Glassmeyer.
Volunteers read to each class who encouraged the children to read every day throughout the summer and spoken to them about the im-portance of reading. The children then choose the 3 books to take home. As part of the pro-gram, Teachers identified a wide selection of books best for their class including chapter, his-tory and series. All books were identified by a ‘Donated by Lakewood Elks label’. The kids were very attentive, appreciative and ecstatic that these are their books to keep. The teachers, principal, librarian were grateful for this fantastic gift for their students.
There is nothing better than to encourage a child to read, to broaden their mind in many avenues and not to lose their skills they have accomplished during their school year.
ENF Beacon Grant of $2,000.00 provided funding for this project. 6 volunteers participated with this project: Bunny Nelson, Annette Reyn-olds, Melody Casper, Tom Kelly, Madison Tar-box (who by way is also one of the recipients who received a scholarship from the Elks) and myself, Venita Collier. Many thanks to all and we look forward to doing this again next year!
Submitted by Venita Collier
Americanism Essay Winners Receive Awards in May
Each year Lakewood Elks 1777 offer and encourage the students of 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade Jefferson County Schools to partici-pate in the National Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Essays are judged in each lodge and the top three move-on to the District level. Those winners move to State and finally, the National Essay competition. Our Lodge had close to 200 entries from elemen-tary schools.
There are 2 Divisions in this contest, Division I for 5th & 6th grade and Division II for 7th & 8th grade. The topic this year was "Why Our Veterans Are America's Heroes". There were some exceptionally great essays. Local winners receive 1st place -$25, 2nd -$15 & 3rd- $10, a framed certificate and a flag. All participants receive a Certificate and each participating class receives Drug Awareness Book Marks and pencils.
Our Local Winners in Division I: 1st Place; Emily Y, 7th Grade, Dennison; 2nd Place, Avery S., 6th Grade, Stober and 3rd Place, Lindsey M., 6th Grade, Stober. Emily Y., from Dennison also won 2nd Place in the Central Northwest District in Division I.
Our Local Winners in Division II were: 1st Place, Myah A., 8th Grade, Bethlehem Lutheran School; 2nd Place, Charlize T., 7th Grade, St. Bernadette School, 3rd Place, Elliot S., 7th Grade, Bethlehem Lutheran. All 3 were CNW District
winners. Charlize T. from St. Bernadette won 1st Place; Myah A. won 2nd Place and Elliot S. won 3rd Place, from Bethlehem Lutheran.
All awards were given out at school assemblies in May by Venita Collier, chairman.
This year, the State 1st place winner from Deer Trail, took 1st place at the National level.
Our local judges were Stephen Patterson, Melody Casper and Venita Collier. We enjoy doing this and as I said some of these essays were fantastic. Congratulations to all who participated. Submitted by Venita Collier
VETERANS CORNER WITH TOM KELLY
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June already has been a busy time for the Lakewood Elks Veterans Committee, and it’s
only June 10th at the time this column is submitted for publication.
Colorado Elks Association (CEA) Veterans Committee Training Summit
On the weekend of Friday, June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd, the Aspen Elks Lodge host-
ed a training session put on by the CEA for Veterans Committees from lodges around the
state. Aspen was beautiful, as always, and the Lodge folks there were very hospitable.
Twenty-six lodges were represented, including three committee members from our Lake-
wood lodge. A representative of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission in Chi-
cago, Mary Morgan, was there to explain and discuss the various programs and initiatives
sponsored out of that office. Our own Carrie Mesch was among the invited speakers.
Discussions revolved around the more than 140 ways Lodges can support veterans and
military members in the community.
Root Beer Float, Barbeque and Sing-a-long Patio Party in Tribute To Lodge Mili-
tary Veterans
On Sunday, June 3, 2018 the Lakewood Elks Veterans Committee hosted the Lodge’s 5th annual (near) Memorial Day Root Beer
Float, Barbeque, and Sing-a-long Party as a tribute to all our Lakewood Elks Lodge military veterans. It is a time when they and their
guests enjoy Root Beer Floats, hamburgers or hot dogs (free for the veterans) and have a great time singing some favorite songs. It
was a fantastic day, with a large turn-out, and everyone enjoyed the event.
Thanks to the many Veterans Committee members who prepared and cooked the food, the Boutique Ladies who every year love mak-
ing the root beer floats, to Tom Yook for providing the music for the sing-a long, and to all the other volunteers who helped.
A huge ‘Thanks’ to all who attended. Thanks to our veterans for their service. God Bless Our Country, Our Veterans, And Our Free-
dom.
Additional Events Scheduled in June
Tuesday, June 12 – Members of the Vets Committee will visit the Lakewood Municipal Courts Veterans Program, meet with repre-
sentatives of the court, and will discuss the Street Packs for Veterans’ initiative.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, July 17 - Archway Housing - the Vets committee is planning a spaghetti & sausage meal for the vets living in this complex.
Request help with member Lapsa-tion
Help us bring our Lapsed Members back
into ‘Active’ Status! We are currently
working on contacting the members who
have not renewed their membership.
YOU can ease the process by contacting
those friends that you sponsored to find
out why they did not renew their mem-
bership. Perhaps they didn’t realize we
miss them!If it’s a problem within the
Lodge, lets work together to change it !
Our goal matches that of Grand Lodge—
less than 5% of membership lapsation per
year. The Lodge office will have a list of
lapsed members for you to review. Any
questions please contract me.
Free Dinner Members and Guest
Mark your calendar! August 24 at
5:30pm the Lakewood Elks Lodge is
offering a free Lasagna Dinner when
you bring a prospective new member.
The Membership Committee will host
this event and includes a short tour of
our facility and presentation. The
potential member will be invited to
join us for a fun night of music and
dancing in the club. A great introduc-
tion to Lakewood Elks #1777– join
us!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Membership Committee Jerry Hilton To be eligible for membership in the Benevolent and Protec-tive Order of Elks, you must be a citizen of the United States over the age of 21 who be-lieves in God. Consider sponsoring a new member today!
T-shirts, Pins and Hats Lodge Logo
ON SALE NOW!
Tom Kelly, Will Webb, Mary Morgan, ENVSC director, Venita and John Collier
Ju-
ly 1962 - Lakewood 1777 ritual team 2nd in district lodge
competition at held at Idaho Springs Lodge 607 and advances to
state competition. Annual family picnic at Newton Park near
Morrison.
July 1967- ENF Fund raiser Steak Dinner and dance $5 per
couple.
July 1978 - Annual Luau featuring a whole salmon and one Mai
Tai included $15 per couple. Grand lodge convention in Maui
Hawaii. ENF celebrates 50th anniversary.
July 1982 - PER Tom Crow is elk of the month. 2-day carnival
in south parking lot.
July 1987 - Tad Krupa is Exalted Ruler. Lakewood elks offer-
ing $4000 in college student loans.
July 1993 - Lakewood ritual team wins district. George Van
Trump is Leading knight, Sidney Johnson Lecturing knight,
Richard Houghton Chaplin, and PER Tom Root is Organist.
July 1998 - David Dyrkopp is awarded June Elk of the month. Richard
Houghton is Exalted Ruler. Ray Garcia Loyal Knight
July 2003 - Lodge to vote on proposed by-law change to change lodge
meetings from once a week to twice a month. Larry Erdman is Exalted
Ruler. Dave Cleveland club director. Betty Moore is Treasurer.
July 2006 - Dave and Donna Dyrkopp serve biscuits and gravy on patio for
$3 to benefit ENF. Membership stands at 1508 members. Steve Paul is
General Manager.
July 2011 - Officers pancake breakfast is $5.00 Carolyn Gibson is president
of ladies auxiliary. John Collier is Exalted Ruler, Venita Collier Lecturing
Knight, Joe Margotte Trustee. Marlene Marvel Treasurer.
July 2013 - Lakewood lodge members along with at least 400 other volun-
teers help with a special fishing derby day for terminally ill children. Over
160 family's attended with Lakewood elks contributing $1,000. towards the
over $6000 cost of the event.
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LAKEWOOD ELKS H ISTORY T IDBITS RANDY HYMAN , LECTURING KNIGHT
3rd Saturday 8am—10 am July 21
All-you-can-eat pancakes
Cost $6 per person / under 16 eat free!
Fire Fighters/Police Officers/EMS/
First Responders all eat FREE
Lakewood Elks Lodge BPOE #1777 - 1455 Newland Street, Lakewood, CO 80033 303.238.1307
Lodge Meetings 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7pm House Committee & Board of Trustees Meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month @ 7:15pm
Managers & Committee Chairs Officers
Bingo Manager Carrie Mesch, PER Exalted Ruler Dan Hrouda
Bocce Chuck Seamans Leading Knight Royce Dunbar
Bugle Committee Brenda Dunbar (acting) Loyal Knight Brenda Dunbar
Club & Events Manager Cheri Warner Lecturing Knight Randy Hyman
Craft Fair—November Lynn Kansky Secretary Melodie Casper
Charity & Community Royce Dunbar Treasurer Vicki Brayton
Email Communications OPEN (Julie Byerlien acting) Tiler Richard Houghton, PER
ENF Betty Moore Esquire Carrie Mesch, PER
Kamper Karavan Darlene Kimberlin Chaplain Betty Moore
Membership Jerry Hilton Inner Guard Lynn Kansky
Safety Jim Sell Organist Steve Patterson
Saturday Supper Kim Sell & Lanette Rohwer 1 yr Trustee Adrian Swenson
Signup Genius Coordinator Brenda Dunbar 2 yr Trustee Doug Hamilton
Travel Ted Kimpel 3 yr Trustee Joe Margotte
Veterans Tom Kelly 4 yr Trustee Andy Rohwer
5 yr Trustee Jim Sell
Home Inc Grand Lodge Alternate John Collier , PER
Chuck Seamans Owen Jones
Dave Caldwell Tom Mesch
Jim Sell Vicki Brayton
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BETTY MOORE ESQUIRE / ENF CHAIR
Saturday Supper
July 14 @ 5 pm
Pig Roast in the courtyard with
CopperTones in Lodge at 7pm
ENF Celebrates Elks with Anniversary Grants
The Elks National Foundation launched the Community Investments Program in 2005 with a $350,000 budget. What began as a resource for Lodges to use in the ENF’s mission to build stronger communities has turned into a $12.4 million program that invests directly in Elks com-munities.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Elks, the ENF wanted to offer something special, and for the first time since 2012, Lodges had access to a new, aptly named Anniversary Grant. More than 1,500 Lodges received the Anniversary Grant—that’s 82 percent of the Lodges!
Wallace, Idaho, Lodge No. 331, used their grant to create individualized care packages based on a wish list from veterans at a rehab center. These veterans asked for common items many people take for granted like socks and gloves.
“Our Lodge was very excited about this project because it was the first time in several years that we were able to give back to area veterans,” says Project Manager Greg Malone.
In keeping with the theme of 150, State College, Pa., Lodge No. 1600, used their Anniversary Grant to host a 1950’s “Sock Hop” in October, which is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. Attendees assem-bled 150 care kits for the Center County Women’s Resource Center.
“Elks care, Elks share,” shared project managers Brenda E. Kephart and Lynne Corl. “It was a great way to celebrate 150 years of Elks.”
Anniversary Grants will be returning in 2018-19 to jumpstart the next 150 years of service. All Lodges are eligible to apply again. Find more information about the grant online by visiting enf.elks.org/AnniversaryGrant.
OVER $100-$249 OVER $250-$499 OVER $1000-$1999
Mr. Gordon Baron Mr. Joseph E. Darr Mr. Christopher Balke
Mr. William D. Batton Mr. Arthur Durbin Mr. Myron H. Bengson
Mr. Alvin M. Bennett Mr. William Easton Mr. Larry Gallagher
Mr. Joseph E. Bowers Mr. Frank A. Freeman Mr. Raymond A. Garcia
Ms. Eleanor L. Boyt Mr. Clifford S. Gottula Mrs. Carolyn A. Gibson
Mr. John P. Brougham Mr. Joseph R. Hiller Mr. Joseph Margotte
Ms. Sherry L. Christensen Mr. Richard E. Houghton Mrs. LuAnne Margotte
Ms. Joan Y. Clark Mr. Duane Hueneke Mr. George Miller
Mr. Roy D. Cooper Ms. Peggy W. Lawler Ms. Betty Moore
Mr. James L. Cram Jr. Mr. Frank J. Lindsey Mr. Stephen J. Paul
Mr. Fred J. Crow Mr. Thomas R. Malone Mr. Lee Roy E. Perea
Mrs. Brenda Dunbar Ms. Marlene J. Marvel Mr. David G. Richards
Mr. Royce A. Dunbar Mr. William S. McMorrine Jr. Mr. Richard Sandersfeld
Mr. Clyne C. Dutson Mr. Craig A. Morse Mr. William Starr
Mr. Gary N. Eckhardt Ms. Christine Skulavik Mr. Donald F. Threlkeld
Mr. Elvyn M. Ehlinger Mr. Paul K. Wichmann Mrs. Joann Vantrump
Mr. R. R. Engdahl Mr. Alan Wilderman
Mr. Milton R. Ferry Mr. Jack C. Worrell Mr. Ronald E. Garrett Mr. Gary N. Eckhardt OVER $ 2000
Mr. William G. Gashler Mr. Henry VanFleet Mr. Raymond Alford
Mr. Carmen Gerace Mr. George H. Bukey
Mr. Rod J. Hahler OVER $500-$999 Mr. David Cleveland
Mr. Ronald L. Haxby Mr. Bill Austin Mr. John W. Collier
Ms. Helen Hilley Mr. R. Lontine Chavez Mrs. Venita M. Collier
Mr. Gerald L. Hilton Mr. Gerald Cox Mr. Clement R. Hackethal Jr.
Mr. Dan Hrouda Mr. Lawrence Erdmann Ms. Shirley S. Lee
Mrs. Vickie S. Houghton Mr. Lawrence C. Fahey Mrs. Beverly J. Licholat
B. J. Hurtt-Nelson Mrs. Agnes J. Miller Mr. Silver I. Medina
Mr. Randal L. Hyman Ms. Carol Mulvihill Mr. Michael R. Moore
Mr. Joe Immardino Ms. Nancy L. Newton Mr. George Vantrump Jr.
Mr. Roy Isaak Mrs. Barbara J. Priddy Mrs. Margery Wamser
Miss Marguerite A. Jackson Mr. Wilton W. Webb Mr. Ronald R. Shaffer
Ms. Shirley L. Kansky Mr. Kevin W. Keator Mr. Robert E. Wilson
Mrs. Phyllis LaChance Mr. George Miller
Mr. Jacob P. Lala Mr. Gary Leuthauser Lakewood Travel $3025.00 OVER $5000
Mr. Charles J. Malone Memoriams $3174.0 Mr. Steven R. Macalpine
Mr. Kenneth C. McIntosh Mr. Robert E. Wilson
Mr. Donald W. McMillin Ms. Carrie J. Mesch OVER $100-$249 OVER $7582
Mr. Dominick Minelli Ms. Mary L. Shumate Mr. Lavern Knutson
Mr. E. Narverud Mr. David C. Stroh OVER $10,178
Mr. Delbert C. Nielson Mr. Scott Tarbox Mrs.Suzanne S. Bufton
Mrs. Laura Nokes Lang Ms. Mary O. Valez Mr. Charles Oliver Mr. Robert Finan OVER $26,000
Mr. James Perea Mr. Edward Vanhorsen Mr. Tadeusz R. Krupa
Mrs. Burdette Petersen Mr. James Ward
Mr. Scott Popper Mr. Mark S. Wehrle
Mr. Andy Rohwer Mr. F. Michael Wise Sr.
Mrs. Martha Roybal Mr. Michael Engelbert
Mr. Charles Seamans Mr. Jim Fisher Mr. James M. Sell Mrs. Mary M. Rydquist
Jim & Kim Sell at the BBQ cooking up a great meal
Saturday Supper
June 9 - Jimmy Buffett Night
Many Thanks to Jim & Kim, Lan-
ette & Andy and Stephanie for their hard work and planning. It was FUN!
Friends enjoy a meal and good fun on the Patio—
Saturday Supper , Jimmy Buffett Night
JULY 2018 PAGE 8
Travel Committee News Ted Kimpel
The new and improved electronic version of the Bugle has allowed us to attach the brochures for the trips the Travel Committee is offering in 2019. Please open the attachments to see the full brochures and details of our trips.
Discover Panama, a 7-day trip which highlights the Panama Canal cruise, Gamboa Aerial Tram and an entire day to relax and enjoy the beach, hotel and spa at Playa Blanca.
Iceland Explorer, also a 7-day trip with 5 nights at one hotel in Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon, Skogafoss Waterfall and the Viking Ship Museum.
Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley. 6 days exploring Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Independence Hall, Hershey’s Chocolate and an Amish farm.
Remember, all tours include round trip airfare from Denver, daily break-fast and other meals, transfers, sightseeing, baggage handling and a knowl-edgeable, professional tour guide. Be sure to keep your passports current if traveling out of the country. Pro-crastinating could prevent you from a trip of a lifetime and/or cost a lot of extra money and expense if you have to expedite this issue at a late date. Most countries require 6 months left on a passport expiration to allow en-try. Return the coupon below indicating any interest you may have in the trips above or any other travel destination on your travel wish list.
I am interested in traveling to: _____ Panama _____Iceland _____ Philadelphia, the Poconos & Brandywine Valley Other _________________________
Name:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________City: ___________________ _______________________
State:_________ Zip: _________________ Email: _______________________________________________________
Send to: Ted Kimpel; 1755 S DeFrame St; Lakewood CO 80228; 303-988-6031; [email protected]
DISCOVER PANAMA
- Lakewood Elks #1777 Travel Committee - 22FEB19.pdf
ICELAND EXPLORER
- Lakewood Elks #1777 Travel Committee - 18SEP19.pdf
PHILADELPHIA, THE
POCONOS & THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY - Lakewood Elks #1777 Travel Committee - 20OCT19.pdf
Join us for our 4th of July Celebration
1/2 Chicken Dinner served 12– 2 $9 Chicken, Sides, Roll
$1 Add Dessert
Have you been wondering how to get more out of your membership?
Maybe you want to spice up your routine?
Or you helped with Christmas Baskets and
want to help more? Would you like to meet more members in a
relaxed environment ?
Volunteer!
Lakewood Elks Lodge uses Signup Genius
to provide opportunities for all members to
volunteer their time to support
the work of the Lodge.
You will find the link on the Lakewood Elks
home page (LAKEWOODELKS . COM/ )
It’s easy to sign up – you will find several
events to choose from and
you will gain a new experience!
Special Friday Night Dinner
July 20 5:30—7pm
Ed’s Mexican Dinner
Burritos, Tamales, Spanish Rice & Green Chili
$8
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KAMPER KARAVAN
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY !
Kamper Karavan will be celebrating our Independence in
Central City this 4th. We will camp high above Central
City at our fourth campout this summer at the KOA
Campground, from our vantage point we can enjoy the
firework show that both Central City and Blackhawk put
on. July 3-5.
Our fifth campout is scheduled July 9-14 for the Spring
Flower Festival in Crested Butte. Carolyn Lamkin is put-
ting this campout together, more information next
month.
Our visitation this month will be at the Arvada American
Legion, July 13th, for their famous cod dinner, and to
hear Howie Askelson and Rick Cram play.
Happy Anniversary to Jim and Donna Friel
Submitted by Vickie Brayton , Kamper Karavan Secretary
CNW Annual Flag Day Ceremony
Beautiful Tribute to Our Flag
Evergreen Lodge hosted the Annual CNW Flag Day Ceremony at their Lodge June 10, 2018 emceed by ER Clayton Huffman. John Phillip's Souza Band supplied the rendition of music throughout the program. The Legion Post 2001 posted the flags and did an amazing POW/MIA Ceremony of the Vacant Table.
There were many speakers including a presentation of the Citizen Award to Mathew Barker, an Eagle Scott by Evergreen Lodge for his project of building Flag Boxes for people to deposit their flags they wish to retire. Sallie Houser-Hanfelder, Director of Eastern Colorado Health Care System invited all to attend the opening at the new VA Hospital on July 25th and visit the Spinal Cord Injury facility. Ribbon cutting will be July 21st at 10:00AM at Rocky Mountain Regional Med-ical Center.
As tradition each year the ER from the 10 Lodges in our district carry a flag to its' post as the History of the Flag is read. Our ER, Dan Hrouda carried the 48 Star Flag for Lakewood.
The ceremony was beautiful and the Field of Flags was very touching representing many of our deceased service men and women. It con-cluded with Gail Montgomery leading all in singing 'God Bless Ameri-ca'.
Many thanks to Evergreen Lodge for hosting and serving a delicious lunch – fantastic! Job well done.
Let's not forget the words that President Wilson said It is not a Re-dedication of National Sentiment. It is 'OUR FLAG, GLORY & HONOR OF THE UNITED STATES.'
Submitted by Venita Collier
Join the Veteran Committee on Tuesday, July 17,2018 as we serve a Spaghetti and Sausage Din-
ner for the Veterans living at Archway Housing, 5830 West Colfax (40 West Building). There are
at least 30 Veterans living there.
Set up at 5pm, serve at 5:30pm. Questions? Please contact Tom Kelly
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Our most popular event in 2017, Bill Chrastil returns with Bryce & Cyndy for another great night of pure entertainment. A full evening of your favorites ranging from Elvis to Neil Diamond and Willie. In keeping with ‘”The King” we have planned a meal of Memphis favorites- This is going to be fun!
5:30 Cocktails 6:00 Dinner Memphis BBQ Brisket Meal with cash bar
6:30 Bryce & Cindy Open
7:00 Bill's "Variety Show"
8:00 Bryce & Cindy play during "intermission"
8:30 Bill's "Tribute To Elvis Show"
Ticket cost: $35 per person includes dinner.
Available at the Lodge Office or at
LAKEWOODELKS . COM / , Tickets are NON REFUNDABLE
Bill Chrastil with Bryce & Cyndy Return August 4th
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The Bugle is a publication of BPOE #1777. The purpose of the Bugle is to provide a ready means of communication within the Lodge. We readily welcome all contributions submitted to [email protected]
• The deadline for submissions is the 10th of the month.
• Articles may be edited for length or clarity.
• With some limited exceptions, articles submitted should be less than 350 words.
• All photos should be forwarded in electronic format.
• Be sure to identify all persons in any photos.
• Minors included in any photo require a parental written consent specific to this Lodge for its use.
• All articles should be typed into a word document.
• All tables should be submitted in Excel format.
• All artwork for special events should be scanned into a document and forwarded in electronic format .
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The Bugle of Lakewood #1777
Lakewood Elks #1777 1455 Newland Street
Lakewood, CO 80214
Phone: 303-238-1307 Fax: 303-239-6461
COLORADO UPCOMING EVENTS
• August 4-Tribute to Elvis Dinner and Show, Supper Club style, Lakewood
Lodge
• August 18—Car Show—Lakewood Lodge—Music !
• August 26-District Deputy Clinic, Arvada Lodge
• September 29– 4:30pm CNW District Initiation, Golden Lodge
• September 13-Carnival for Laredon Hall clients, Volunteers needed.
Did you know the best way to find out the happenings of the Lodge is to attend a lodge meeting?
We meet the first and third Monday of each month at 7pm in the Lodge Room.
We hold a cash drawing each meeting starting at $50 and increasing by $50 each time a Member number is drawn that is not present. One member won $200 at the June 4 meeting!