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Amazingly I have just completed my 1st month of being the ER, 2nd time around. I tell you this all moves so fast. It amazes me at how fast time moves. I have just returned from the DD Clinic in Wilcox, and was reminded of several of my responsibilities. The thing that was said most was"if you don't have a committee chair, you are it". I am still in need of someone to help with Youth Activities as well as Hoop and Soccer Shoot.. Any member who has any connections, or a willingness to work with our youth would be sincerely appreciated. I also learned that Arizona's South District was lacking in the state as far as membership recruitment goes. Our Lodge is one of the few that has had a positive gain in membership, but that shouldn't stop us from trying to bring members into our organization that can join in our mission to help those in need in our community, to support our veterans, to make money for the Steele Children's Research Center, our Youth Camp, Etc. We do so many good things for our community it is hard not to gush. Our attempt to grow is our most important goal. Many hands make light work, and many hands do more for those in need. We have a common goal and it starts with making new friends and having good times, but most importantly comes together in what we can provide for our community. The Elks are a family of people who come together for the greater good, who live by the Golden Rule (To do unto others as we would they should do unto us"), and who make me proud to be an Elk every day. Those who wish to stop or cause harm to our mission are those whom I truly feel sorry for.
I look forward to honoring the youth that we have supported on May 4 ,at 11:00am and also honoring the wonderful women who brought us into this world for Mother's Day on May 12th at 10:00 am followed by Bingo. I thank you all again for the confidence that you have had in me to allow me to walk this path again. Happy May to you all!!
Doug
Howdy!
The new Elk year is off a running with great events that are benefiting our various charities. The Mimosa Brunch was a huge hit, thank you to everyone that helped and donated items for the raffles and beautiful artwork. I was really impressed how Lisa and her team transformed the lodge room.
Our annual dart tournament, this is run by our amazing Veterans committee, will have happened by the time you get this month’s bugle. There were so many great prizes for the raffle and silent auction. I am looking forward to announcing the final amount that was raised. My guess it will surpass last year’s first tournament.
The lodge is going to hit the ground running this new Elk year with great events and opportunities for everyone to lean in to being an Elk and helping our charitable giving.
Make sure that you check out Pam and Jan’s articles for the various events, but I do want to point out a couple of special events. We will have our annual Mother’s Day ceremony with Bingo to follow on 12.May. On 18.May at 5pm, we will have Karaoke thanks to the great feedback.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, you can always reach out to me via email (pslates1987@gmail.com) or phone (520) 268-2375
Take care,
Paul
We have had a great start to this fiscal year with membership. Unfortunately, I must nag those of you that have not yet paid your dues. Please get them in as soon as possible.
The office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 until at least 2:00 each day. Remember I also offer notary service. Of course you are welcome to stop in anytime to say.
I want to thank Jack and the other Elves who will be filling in for me at the end of May while we go to a family celebration and reunion in Illinois. Thank you!!!
Mimi
LODGE STATS YEAR-TO-DATE
Membership to Date ......................... 576
Candidates ............................................ 14
Delinquents ........................................... 97
Life Members ........................................ 61
Average Age .......................................... 71
F or those of you who do not know, this is my first message as Past Exalted Rulers President. I was elected on May 16th; I want to thank those who will be serving with me this year:
• Vice President – Neal Patronsky
• Secretary – Gloria Cisneros
• Treasurer – Bob Kielsa
• Queen of Hearts Chairman – Tom Wilson
I am proud to announce that we having given away a $2000 scholarship to a worthy student at our yearly youth awards. The Queen is getting up to around $10,000 so look for more and more people in our lodge Friday nights. We have also given Paul Swane of Desert Woodcrafters Association a $500 donation to use for wood working materials.
Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, get ready for the heat.
Thank you all for a great year as Exalted Ruler and I will see you at the lodge.
Ron
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