exalted ruler's MESSAGE
Monty Derting
Greetings all! I want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and please be safe through the Holidays, especially those who are traveling.
November was a bit hectic. on November 10th, we had our last “official” visit by East District DDGER Mari Slocum. It was her first time visiting our Lodge and she was quite impressed. She commented during our Lodge meeting that we should call our Lodge “the friendliest Lodge in the State.” Well done Catalina Mountain Elks!
The very next day was Veterans Day. Flags were up, breakfast was served for Veterans, and our annual Veterans Day Service was performed at noon to a full house, followed by the Queen of Hearts that night. Again, well done Catalina Mountain!
The following Saturday we had a Memorial Service to honor and remember our departed member Jimmy Sullivan. Again, to a full house. Three time’s a charm—Well done Catalina Mountain!!
I want to thank all of the Officers, Committee Chairs, House Committee members, and our wonderful volunteers who spent the extra time and work to pull this month off. You are all truly great Elks!
While all of this was going on, Community Activities Chair Jan Trudeau and I, along with the Golder Ranch Fire Battalion Chief, presented a $1,000 check to Impact in honor of our Firefighters for Patriots Day. I do need to mention that the morning of Jimmy Sullivan’s Memorial, our septic was stopped up. Perfect timing. Thanks to the diligent efforts of Larry Wittenborn and Ron Starjnski, who got a plumber in to save the day. Also, Joyce Garcia, coordinator for the Clothe-A-Child and the Dictionary projects, has had to step down. Thank you, Joyce for your many years of dedication to our cause. You are an awesome lady. Joyce has two very fine and enthusiastic young ladies who are stepping up to fill her positions— Leslie Huerta and Cindy Lefaive. Thanks to both for agreeing to take on these very
very meaningful projects.
My deepest gratitude and appreciation to our Esquire, PER Gloria Cisneros. She has been the one tasked with making sure that our Lodge has been set up appropriately for all of these events and regrouping and setting up again. Thank you Gloria.
As this Holiday Season is upon us, let’s all take time to remember our Veterans who are deployed away from home, and those families in service to our great country.
God bless you all, God bless our Veterans and First Responders, and God Bless America!
ELKS ARE AWESOME! Monty
Leading Knight - MESSAGE
Ron Starjnski
Hello everyone,
This month’s article is all about the coming year. As the incoming ER in April 2023, Catalina Mountain Elks once again need your help to continue and maintain our Lodge spirit and success. There are several positions open for the coming year as described in the list below. If you are interested in getting more involved with our great Lodge, please let me know.
· Drug Awareness
· Grant Writer
· Flag Display Chair
· Hoop Shoot
· Government Relations
· Soccer Shoot
Our members have a strong spirit of generosity and of giving back. To get you started in your new role, we have a support group and coaches for all of these positions, so you will not be alone. I look forward to seeing you all at the Lodge. Contact me at rstarjnski@gmail.com, or by phone at (520) 812-9322).
Ron
SECRETARY’S CORNER
Mimi Wittenborn Secretary
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and/or friends.
It’s hard to believe that 2022 is almost over. Where did it go? Our Lodge Treasurer, Kathy Hernandez, and I (Mimi) would like to wish you a very Happy Holidays—Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
The office hours should remain the same during this holiday season. Please stop in anytime to say “Hi.”
Just a reminder, we have a notary service available in the office should you need one.
Lodge Stats Year-To-Date
Membership to Date 588
Candidates 8
Pending Transfers 2
Delinquents 42
Life Members 69
Average Age 70
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Something to Think About
The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and
seek out ways to make life better for those around us.
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Past Exalted Ruler Association - alane Asp, PERA President
By Alane Asp, PER
The holiday season is upon us. I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. It’s good to see so many of our snowbirds returning. Friday nights have been quite busy and fun at the Lodge. The Queen of Hearts pot will be more than $8,000 by the time December arrives, with drawings every Friday during the month. Each Friday night, there are 3 chances to win a prize—50/50 drawing, Queen of Hearts, and 2 dinners with drink chips.
This month, the PERA donated $300 to Wreaths Across America and purchased $300 in AEMP Calendar Raffle tickets. We are always looking for charitable opportunities and welcome suggestions from any member—simply talk to me or any of our PERs. Happy Holidays!
Alane Asp, PER