exalted ruler's MESSAGE

Monty Derting

Hi everyone. As always, I hope everyone is doing well. Just a quick reminder for everyone, this month’s Bugle is for both July and August, so when you don’t see your Bugle in August, don’t worry. This is it. I want to take a moment to thank everyone for your support these first few months of my term as ER. Our Lodge is a great Lodge, and it’s all because of YOU! Thank you all very much for your help and assistance!!

I’ll be heading off to Atlanta Georgia for the Elks Annual National Convention. I’m really looking forward to it, and I know that I’ll be quite busy while there. I expect to bring back some good information for our Lodge. I’ll be leaving on July 2nd and returning on July 7th, barring flight cancellations. Ha! While I’m away, our Leading Knight Ron Starjnski will have the helm. The Lodge is in good hands there. Thanks, Ron!

Also attending the National Convention will be our own PERs Steve and Alane Asp. Steve will be installed as the 202223 District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the state of Arizona’s South District. This is a huge distinction! Please make sure that they receive a hearty congratulations when they return.

HELP WANTED!!! SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN. Our Scholarship Chairman Roger Mastro has asked for me to recruit someone to take his position. Roger has had this position for many, many years and knows all of the “ins and outs.”

What a wonderful job he has done all these years in obtaining scholarships for our deserving youth to assist them in furthering their education. This is probably one of the most gratifying positions in our Lodge.

Anyone desiring to learn more about this special position contact me by email at mdderting@yahoo.com or phone me at 520-784-1883.

Finally, Happy Fourth of July everyone!!! Have a wonderful Holiday, please be happy and safe!

Monty

Leading Knight - MESSAGE

Ron Starjnski

Hello everyone, The Arizona Elks Major Projects (AEMP) are looking for donations for the Steele Research Center. They are currently accepting donations of disposable diapers, baby wipes, and $1020 gift cards. Please leave your donations in the basket on the patio or give the gift cards to an officer at the Lodge.

AEMP also announced their new Calendar Raffle. The raffle begins November 1st and ends March 31st, though an “early bird” drawing of three tickets will be done during the AEA Mid-Year Meeting in October. Tickets are $10 each, or three tickets for $20. Ticket drawn Monday through Friday are awarded $25, Saturday and Sunday $50, Holidays $100. Three Early Bird Winners are awarded $150, and two Grand Finale Winners are awarded $500. For more information, please read the posters in the Lodge. You can get your tickets from the bar stewards.

We Elks like to help others, that is the cornerstone of being an Elk. We also have fun doing it, so don’t forget about Saturday night Darts, Poker Sundays, and spinning the Wheel on Sundays.

As most of you know by now, I will be the ER next year. I am looking to get more people involved in the Elks. If you have any desire to become an officer, or sit on a committee, or would just like to volunteer, please let me know. The more members who get involved means new ideas and a fresher look at our Lodge. I’ll see you all at the Lodge

Ron

SECRETARY’S CORNER

Mimi Wittenborn Secretary

Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July. Hope you have fun plans with family and friends.

I must nag a few of you who have not paid your 2022–23 dues yet. Please get those in ASAP, we miss you and you are missing some fun and exciting things going on at the Lodge.

As a reminder, the Lodge is open daily 1–7. My hours are Mondays 9–1, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10–2.

Lodge Stats Year-To-Date

Membership to Date 565

Candidates 12

Delinquents 61

Life Members 68

Delinquents 55

Average Age 70

Something to Think About

No one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the “bright side” of things!

Past Exalted Ruler Association - alane Asp, PERA President

By Alane Asp, PER

The big news from the Past Exalted Rulers Association is Queen of Hearts. The Queen made it through the month of June without being drawn, and prize money for June totaled $300. On June 26th, the pot should total about $30,150 with four cards left. The Queen will be drawn in July. The 10 of Clubs drawn Friday, June 24th ($100 prize). The crowd went wild because the Queen remains in play. Come down and try to win.

Alane Asp, PER