Here is how we help our veterans
VETERANS COMMITTEE REPORT
By Robert Kielsa PER
Our Non Cash donations have reached $15,250, we have Cash donations of $8,794 bringing our
total Veteran donations to $24,044. I’m excited to announce we have new embers, Teen
Morgan and Teri Case, who have joined our lodge and lead a group titled “Sewing it Forward”. This group contains people with both sewing and non-sewing skills. The mission of this group is to raise money, through their sewn products, to support: Veterans, Arizona Elks Major Projects, the VA Hospital and Children’s Steel Center. Each Friday you will see some of the items they create in our
meeting room for your review and purchase. A key point Teri made during our Veterans Committee meeting was that even if you have NO SEWING SKILLS your help can still be utilized in their efforts. If you’re interested you can call Teen Morgan (520-237-5873) for more information. One example of where money goes is for baby baskets. All pregnant women that go through the Woman’s Clinic at
the VA hospital receive a $113 baby basket.
As mentioned in the past, the Veterans Committee has raffled off guns to provide funds for our
veterans committee. If you have Interest in donating a gun please give me a call (651-262-9508) to answer any questions you may have.
As always ,you can help our homeless veterans by contributing new Undershorts and T-shirts (Med, Lg, XL), Jeans ( W 33, 34, 36) Socks. Please place any NEW items in the green barrel in the lounge and USED items in the Pod in the front of the lodge. As always, a big thank you for your continued
support for our veterans!
Bob
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL WALL DISPLAY PLAQUES
The Veterans Committee has established a Memorial to Honor our Veterans, First Responders, Fire and Police. Immediately outside our front door there are four enclosed cases that will hold 200 plaques where a veterans name, rank, years of service and military branch may be inscribed. This is a very visual way to honor our veteran and first responders, and is a fund raiser for our committee. Glass plaques will be sold for $75 for any member who wishes one for their service, for a friend or family members. We have one member who plans to obtain a plaque for his father, father-in-law and himself. Signup sheets are at the bar or can be obtained by emailing bobkielsa@gmail.com, lisahensley88@gmail.com or kayleenborah@gmail.com for application forms. An application is also included as an insert in the Bugle. All plaques will be placed on the wall in the order the application and payment are received.
Two new programs
Sponsored by Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815
By Bob Kielsa
I’m excited to announce that our lodge has two more programs designed to support our military and veterans.
The first program is Recycle Cell Phones for our troops. Since 2004 this organization has recycled over 30 million devices, and have provided over 400 million free minutes by sending more than 5 million
calling cards to our service personnel overseas.
You can donate by dropping your used cell phones at the lodge or providing cash or a check (made out to Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815) in an envelope marked for veterans committee in the Cell
Phone box in the lounge.
Our second program is through an organization called Intrepid Hospice. They are looking for volunteers willing to spend 30 to 45 minutes with those who have a short time left here on earth. One of the worst fears everyone experiences during this dying process is dying alone. You can make a difference.
Veterans are welcome! You know what’s in the heart of those who have served our country and seen others give their lives in this service. If you would like more information, or to sign up, please give
Lee Swengel, Intrepid House Chaplain a call at 682-777-5559.
CELEBRATE THE - Veterans - ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL
