Volume 26, No. 3
Houston, Texas
Grand Lodge
Convention News
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016
Michael F. Zellen elected Grand Exalted Ruler
By TOM SCUDDER
Convention News Reporter
The leadership of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks got down to business
with the first business session of the 152nd
Grand Lodge Session and elected Michael F.
Zellen, of the Saugus-Everett, Massachusetts,
Lodge as Grand Exalted Ruler for 2016-2017.
Zellen has been an Elk since 1968. He was
elected president of the Massachusetts Elks
Association in 1996 and has served on the
state’s Charity Fund Advisory Committee
for thirty years and on the state President’s
Advisory Committee for twenty years. He
was a member of the Grand Lodge Lodge
Activities/State Associations Committee
for three years and served for four years on
the Board of Grand Trustees. He has been a
special deputy for the state of Massachusetts
since 2007.
The newly elected Grand Exalted Ruler
spoke about the very personal debt he owes
to the order: he was able to complete his
university education after the untimely death
of his father thanks to an Emergency Grant
from the Elks National Foundation. He
Outgoing GER Ronald L. Hicks raises the hand of his successor, Michael F. Zellen, in
discussed his vision for the Order, which is
celebration of Zellen’s election as GER for 2016-17.
encompassed in his theme of “Elks—Leading
York, Lodge, as a Justice of the Grand Forum.
the Way.” According to Zellen, Elks have led incredible honor you have bestowed on me”
The Grand Exalted Ruler’s report was
the way through the years by providing youth and pledging to “give 100 percent effort
followed by the report of Past Grand Exalted
programs, supporting veterans and combating in performing my duties as your National
Ruler Roger True, chairman of the Elks
President.”
veteran homelessness, assisting after natural
National Convention Commission. True said
Prior to the election of the Grand Exalted
disasters, and serving the community in many
Ruler, a number of reports were heard, prizes that in addition to previously announced
other ways.
convention sites, the 2022 convention would
were awarded,
Zellen announced
be held in Atlanta from July 3 to 6.
and other officers
that his per capita goal
Grand Lodge Activities Committeeman
were elected and
for 2016-2017 would
David Lake congratulated the winners of the
appointed. The
be $4.65 per member.
committee’s Community Activity Contest,
business of the
He encouraged all
session began with which was held this year for the first time.
Elks to do their part in
Joseph Basil, chairman of the Grand
the report of Grand
recruiting new members
Lodge Fraternal Committee, announced the
Exalted Ruler
and expressed the hope
winners of the All American Lodge contest.
Ronald Hicks.
that this year would
Hicks reported that The first-place winners received their awards
be the year that the
at the front of the hall. He also congratulated
the total donations
order would “kick the
the first-place national winners of the
and bequests for
door down” and grow
the 2015-2016 year Americanism Essay Contest. The winner of
in membership. He
were $9,078,114.43, the fifth- and sixth-grade division was Wells
specifically challenged
which is the second Shelton, who was sponsored by the Cahaba
each officer of each
Valley, Alabama, Lodge, and the winner of the
highest total on
lodge to sponsor one
seventh- and eighth-grade division was Lily
record. He also
new member this year.
Zeffiro, who was sponsored by the Hamden,
appointed Vito
He closed by
Newly elected GER Michael F. Zellen
thanking the assembled gives wife and new First Lady Donna a C. Caruso of the
Rotterdam, New
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delegates for “the
celebratory kiss.
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Grand Lodge Convention News • Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Resolution of Appreciation
Now, Whereas, the Grand Lodge of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will
conclude this 152nd Grand Lodge Session in
Houston, TX on the 6th day of July, 2016;
To Tina M. Haran, Convention and Meetings To Gayle Knorr and Robert Knorr from Summit
Director, and her Associate, Jessica M. Ruiz,
for their efforts and dedication in carrying
out their many responsibilities and logistical
functions at this Convention;
County, CO Lodge 2561, for their special
musical presentation during our Memorial
Service;
Manwaring, Roland L. Siebert, James Rice,
William Gebhardt, and Scott Kirstein who
provide and prepare the exhibits, the sound
and visual equipment, the timing, the lighting,
and other Convention requirements;
Iowa Lodge No. 418, who rendered the General
Eulogy;
Mark E. Huegel, Past Chief Justice of the
And, Whereas, it is appropriate that due note To the Exhibits & Sessions Coordinators, Edgar To
Grand
Forum and Member of Charles City,
be made, and appreciation expressed, to the
many individuals who have contributed their
time and effort to the success of this Grand
Lodge Session;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the
Delegates here assembled extend their sincere
gratitude and appreciation as follows:
To all Elks, Spouses and Families of the State
of Texas, for their wonderful hospitality and for
giving so unselfishly of their time and talents;
To the Grand Exalted Ruler, Ronald L. Hicks,
for the excellent and timely manner in which
he conducted the Business Sessions, and for his
untiring efforts on behalf of our Order during
his term as our Leader.
To our First Lady Nancy Hicks for the elegant
grace with which she endeared herself to all
during her tour as First Lady with our Grand
Exalted Ruler throughout Elkdom;
To the Aide to the Grand Exalted Ruler,
Raymond Dameron Jr, for the efficiency with
which he handled the many support functions
required of that position;
To the Elks National Convention Commission:
PGER Roger R. True, Chairman, PGER Louis
J. Grillo, PGER James L. Nichelson, PGER
Michael F. Smith and PGER Arthur H. Frost
III whose planning and efforts began many
months prior to this Convention, and for their
attention and supervision during this Session,
ensuring its success;
To the Local Support Committee Honorary
Chairman, Past Grand Exalted Ruler Charles
F William and PGER John D. Amen for their
guidance in the planning and execution of this
Convention;
To the 2016 Local Support Committee, General
Wayne Christopher, and the many Elks of the
State of Texas, who worked tirelessly on the
various committees and subcommittees to
make this Convention truly outstanding;
To Phil Claiborne, Chairman of Registration,
Rudy R. Wicht, Director of the National
Information Services Department, and their
team of skilled credentials personnel, for the
efficient and pleasant manner with which
they welcomed and registered, for another
successful year, the thousands of Elks and
Guests attending our Convention;
To Chairman Warren H. Johnson of the Grand
Lodge Auditing and Accounting Committee,
and Johnetta Tyler, Grand Lodge Controller,
for their prompt and capable handling of the
financial commitments of this Session; to
Past Grand Exalted Ruler Thomas S. Brazier
for serving as Master of Ceremonies at the
Opening Session of this Convention;
To Reverend Father Michael Martine, Grand
Chaplain, for his spiritual guidance and prayers
of Elks and Elkdom during the past year; and
for invoking the Divine Blessing of Almighty
God on these proceedings; and sending us
forth from this Session to do the good works
of Elkdom with his Benediction;
To Richard F. Gathen, Manager of the Grand
Lodge Public Relations Committee from Lake
Hopatcong, New Jersey Lodge No. 782 for
his commitment to render a beautiful Eleven
O’clock Toast at our Memorial Service;
To Pete Puckett from Dallas, Texas Lodge No.
71 for leading us in song each morning; to the
First Place Female and Male Winners of this
year’s “Most Valuable Student” Scholarship
Awards: Nadya Okamoto, sponsored by
Beaverton, Oregon Lodge No. 1989 and Jay
Little, sponsored by Canton, Mississippi Lodge
No. 458. In the hands of such immensely
talented young people, our American legacy
of freedom is guaranteed;
To the Getty Powell Award winners for the
highest scoring girl and boy in the 2016 Elks
Hoop Shoot National Finals contest: Reagan
Ponzer, sponsored by Atchison, Kansas Lodge
No. 647 and Camden Cowgill, sponsored by
San Antonio, Texas Lodge No. 216, who stood
fast and displayed unbelievable grit under the
pressure of intense National competition and
emerged victorious.
To Robert K. Bjornaas, Organist, of Sun City, Finally, our deepest appreciation to all
Arizona Lodge No. 2559, for providing such
fine musical renditions;
To Virginia Basil, of Raymond, Washington
Lodge No. 1292, for her wonderful and
stirring vocal performances during the opening
Ceremony;
the Members of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the United States of America,
who, with their spouses and families, have
pledged allegiance under God to the Flag of
the United States, the Emblem of our Order and
this great country and the symbol of freedom
and liberty throughout the world.
To the Louisville 8 Color Guard, for their Respectfully submitted by the Grand Lodge
dignified and impressive presentation of the
Resolutions Committee:
Colors on Sunday;
To the Borger Texas Honor Guard, for their
David R. Bailly, Chairman, Fargo, North
Dakota Lodge No. 260 (Area 8)
To Grand Secretary Bryan R. Klatt and To Past Grand Exalted Ruler John D. Amen,
Todd E. Deal, Virginia, Minnesota Lodge No.
1003 (Area 5)
his capable Headquarters staff, for their
cooperation and knowledge without which no
Grand Lodge Convention would be successful;
“
presentation of the colors on Monday,
Grand Lodge Memorial Service Coordinator,
for his meticulous planning of our moving
Memorial Service;
Care —
Gregory P. Beacom, Westminster, Colorado
Lodge No. 2227 (Area 6)
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Grand Lodge Convention News • Tuesday, July 5, 2016
A ll A merican L odge , D ivision 5
Orange, CA Lodge a great community partner
By LINDA McMAKEN
City of Orange
Mayor Teresa
Smith the is a
big fan of the
Orange Elks. A
number of her
family members,
including her son,
husband and two
brothers-in-law,
are all members
of Orange Lodge.
Accompanying
Mayor Smith, from
left, are brother-inlaw Mark Bright,
son Patrick,
brother-in-law Dean
Smith and husband
William.
The Elks Magazine
Mayor Teresa Smith, of the City of Orange,
California, is one of the Orange, California,
Lodge’s biggest fans. “This lodge has been
a major community contributor for over
fifty years,” says Smith. “Many programs
that we enjoy would not be possible without
the continued support of the Orange Elks.
If there is a need, from donations of money,
scholarships, labor, or expertise, this lodge
will find a way to make it happen.” Of course,
Smith is biased-her husband and son are
both Elks, as are several other members of
her family. But whatever their bias, no one
can deny the effect the Orange Lodge has
had on its community by helping the poor
and downtrodden, honoring and supporting
veterans for their service, and giving solid
leadership to young people. By always
being ready to help out, whatever the cause,
the lodge’s members have become Orange
County’s knights in shining armor.
The lodge boasts 1,318 members; its
membership has the youngest average age
of any lodge in the California Orange Coast
District, and the lodge also has the highest
percentage of female members in the district.
With this growth and energy has come
national recognition, with the lodge being
named the All-American Lodge for Division 5
at the 2016 Grand Lodge Session in Houston.
The lodge also earned five-star awards for
its performance in the ENF Chairman’s
Challenge and for the design of its website.
Community initiatives
This recognition is the product of the
lodge’s many noteworthy accomplishments in
the service of the community, and while the
lodge’s members are justifiably proud of their
awards, their first priority is to work in their
community to help those in need.
Over the years, the lodge has developed
partnerships with a number of like-minded
charities that support the outcast, the destitute,
and others who are truly in need of help.
One such place is the Eli Home, which is in
essence a safe haven. It is a place where no
one is judged and where sanctuary and shelter
are offered to abused and neglected children
and their mothers 365 days a year. The Eli
Home not only provides a safe place for these
families but also strives to change their lives
and break the cycle of abuse.
The home runs three shelters, provides
counseling offices and services, operates
a 12,000-square-foot thrift store, and
coordinates a mentorship program. The
Orange Elks volunteer with the home, mentor
its clients, and make donations to the home
throughout the year, but what they give on
one particular holiday changes hearts and
gives hope like nothing else.
Eli Home Cofounder and Executive
Director Lorri Galloway fights tears as she
speaks about the impact of the Thanksgiving
feast the Elks provide each year. “One doesn’t
usually think of Thanksgiving as a holiday
where giving is so important. Yet, it is a
holiday of tradition, home, and faith, and the
Elks truly make it special.”
All Eli Home residents are invited to the
lodge on Thanksgiving for a home-cooked
Thanksgiving dinner. Elks volunteer in the
kitchen, cooking dozens of turkeys and
making side dishes according to secret family
recipes. After a scrumptious sit-down dinner
is served, the lodge becomes the site of a
carnival. Dazzling magicians, face painters,
furry therapy dogs, and a host of games
await the children in attendance. Before the
event ends, the mothers receive gift cards
to department and grocery stores, and the
children receive Thanksgiving presents.
Mary’s Kitchen
The need for food in the community,
however, isn’t only felt during the holidays.
With yearlong financial and volunteer
assistance from the Orange Lodge, Mary’s
Kitchen is able to extend help to needy
members of the community throughout the
rest of the year. The kitchen’s volunteers serve
one hundred people a day, a rate that has seen
a significant increase in the last few years.
The Orange Elks provide a special
Thanksgiving dinner for the patrons of Mary’s
Kitchen, too. The meal features deep-fried
turkeys, and donations from the lodge help
the organization provide those in attendance
with hot showers, basic toiletries, and clean
clothing.
Gloria Suess of Mary’s Kitchen gushes
with enthusiasm about the Orange Elks.
“They not only volunteer each week to help
with meals, they send clothing and food, and
when something breaks, I know I just have to
call and a lodge member will be here to fix it.
Plus, they are the best I’ve ever seen at getting
the word out about our kitchen. When food or
clothing falls short, we tell the Elks, and the
next thing you know we are in the paper or
on the local news and the donations pour in.
They are simply the best.”
Orange Elks’ veterans initiatives
The Orange Elks are committed to
fulfilling the Order’s pledge to veterans that
the Elks will “never forget them” and support
several local programs that assist veterans
in need. One significant example is the
Broadway Manor House in the nearby city of
Santa Ana. The house, which operates under
the umbrella of Orange County Veterans First,
Please see ORANGE, Page 9
Grand Lodge Convention News • Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Page 5
G rand L odge A uditing and A ccounting C ommittee
Countless hours logged to account for audit reports
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is 201516 Grand Lodge Auditing and Accounting
Committee Chairman Warren Johnson’s
full committee report presented Tuesday at
the Grand Lodge Session in Houston.
–––––
By WARREN H. JOHNSON
Sponsor, Special Deputy, District Deputy,
Lodge Secretary and Exalted Ruler. This
allowed a savings in postage fees as well as
the time and energy to stuff, stamp and mail
approximately 3,900 envelopes.
The Committee processed 1,867 reviews
out of 1,925 Lodges. A review of the Annual
Financial Reports showed 40.97 percent of
2015-16 Committee Chairman
Lodges had a profit in Lodge operations, and
This past year, our work started in late
55.28 percent of the Lodges had a profit from
April-early May as the Lodge Annual
Club operations. A combined net profit or
Financial Reports began to arrive.
loss for all Lodges reveals that only 45.85
Committee Members started the review
percent had a net profit.
process in an attempt to stay ahead of the
Our work continued as the Auditing and
mail, knowing the bulk of reports would be
Accounting
Manual was reviewed and slight
waiting upon arrival home from Indianapolis.
changes
made
to verbiage and appearance.
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An
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manual
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hours were devoted to logging the receipt of
Lodge website with changes noted on the
the reports, reviewing the entries, reading
inside of the cover page, to allow for quick
accountant comments and completion of our
reference.
reviews.
The Annual Financial Report forms were
This past year we were greatly aided in
reviewed
and some questions for information
our task thanks to Frederick Mensch of the
deleted
as
the committee felt these were better
Grand Lodge Internet Department. Frederick
handled through the District Deputy visit. At
developed an online review form which
the same time, questions were added dealing
allowed us to enter the previous two years’
with salaries, membership numbers, dues and
data, along with the current years information. initiation fees.
Once completed the review form was
Committee members conducted seminars
electronically sent to the Chicago computer
within their own State Association, as well
system and then emailed out to the Lodge
as traveled to other Associations within the
Area they represent. The committee held a
seminar in Indianapolis, which was attended
by approximately 200 members, followed
by a two-hour open door session the next
day allowing individuals to meet their
Area Committee Member and ask followup
questions from the Seminar.
Yesterday we held a seminar covering the
Chart of Accounts, conversion of data from
QuickBooks into the new Chart of Accounts,
Depreciation and Cost Allocation, and Good
Accounting, Good Accountants – a must for
Elks Lodges. Today we will have a two-hour
session for individual questions. Please check
you program booklet for the time and room
number here in the convention center.
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exiting homelessness, as part of the
ENVSC’s new Welcome Home program.
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12:00 Legislative Results ............Francis X. (877)
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Grand Secretary
1005 E. Main Street
(585) 787-1850
(714) 530-2357
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12:15Benediction........................................Rev.
Father Michael Martine
(585) 787-1850
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Tacoma, WA 174 and Morgantown, WV 411
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Five Star Awards – Alaska, Washington,
West Virginia, Wisconsin, Arizona, Vermont,
New York, New Jersey, California/Hawaii,
Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Louisiana,
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Of all the nation’s Lodges, fewer than 30
percent applied for these certificates, and the
committee is disappointed that Local Lodges
didn’t think to reward Members who did
indeed make a difference in their Lodges and
communities.
Winners of the contests conducted by the
committee for 2015-2016 are:
Americanism Essay Contest
“What I Can Do to Promote Americanism
and Love of Country.”
Division One, fifth and sixth grade –
First, Wells Shelton, sponsored by Cahaba
Valley Lodge 1738, Pelham, AL,Bluff Park
Elementary School, Hoover, Alabama
Second, Colleen Blackman, sponsored by
Danbury, CN Lodge 120, St. Gregory the
Great School, New Fairfield, CN
Third, Julia Archuleta, Las Vegas, NM
Lodge 408, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Union
Elementary School, Las Vegas, NM
Division Two 7th and 8th Grade – First,
Lily Zeffiro, sponsored by Hamden, CN
Lodge 2224, West Woods Christian Academy,
Hamden, CN
Second, Brice Sizemore, sponsored by
Jackson, OH Lodge 466, St. Peter and Paul
School, Ottawa, Ohio
Third – Lucia Marie Yegge, sponsored
Please see FRATERNAL, Page 8
[email protected]
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Fraternal
Grand Lodge Convention News • Tuesday, July 5, 2016
From Page 7
Four Star Awards – Georgia, Connecticut, Virginia, Louisiana
All American Lodge Contest “A”
Division 1 (300 Members and under) – First, Virginia Beach, VA
Lodge 2268; second, Raceway, AZ Lodge 2852; and third, Cedar
Grove, NJ Lodge 2237
Division 2 (301 to 500 Members) – First, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Lodge 782; second, Salem, IL Lodge 1678; third, Sweet Home, OR
Lodge 1972
Division 3 (501 to 700 Members) – First, Columbia, MO Lodge 594;
second, Roseville, CA Lodge 2248; and third, Arlington, Texas Lodge
2114
Division 4 (701 to 1100 Members) – First, Apache Junction, AZ
Lodge 2349; second, Blue Springs, MO Lodge 2509; and third, Toms
River, NJ Lodge 1875
Division 5 (1101 to 1500 Members) – First, Orange, CA Lodge 1475;
second, Saint Petersburg, FL Lodge 1224; third, Reno, NV Lodge 597
Division 6 (1501 Members and over) – First, Sun City, AZ Lodge
2559; second, Lake Havasu City, AZ Lodge 2399; and third, Santa
Maria, CA Lodge 1538
The committee meets a minimum of twice per year, including two
meetings during the Grand Lodge Convention, plus teleconferences as
necessary.
The complete listing of contest winners is included in this report. For
the exact presentations of the Fraternal Committee at the 152nd Grand
Lodge Convention in Houston, reference the 2015-16 Proceedings,
which is published by early 2017.
The Committee thanks the Lodges of our Order that have worked
tirelessly in assisting their communities through the various programs
we offer and those individual programs that the Lodges have adapted.
The committee includes what used to be the GL Americanism
Committee. Those who attend Grand Lodge know that the committee
conducts the Parade of Flags during the opening ceremony.
Americanism is more than the opening ceremony and the Essay
Contest. Americanism supports our annual Flag Day and Memorial
Day ceremonies and supports our veterans and the Donate Life
programs. In addition, we also support legislation that prohibits the
desecration of our flag.
Committee members are spread throughout the nation and are
available to answer your questions by e-mail or telephone. We
would also like you to navigate our web page at Elks.Org. Once
you have signed in, go to “Members only” and then click on
Committees. The site is much easier to navigate than when the
committee began some four years ago. If you have any problems,
contact one of the Members listed below. This list includes the four
new committee members who are replacing me in Area 8; Kevin L.
Brouse, Area 2; Carroll L Schleeter, Area 5; and Past Chairman, Ira
W Earp, Area 6. They are:
Area 1, Robert E. Drisko, Augusta, ME Lodge 964; Area 2,
William Schran, Oakmont, PA Lodge 1668; Area 3, Ashley
Buckwell, Calabash, NC Lodge 2679; Area 4, Douglas A. Schiefer,
Chairman, Bucyrus, OH Lodge 156; Area 5, Thomas Shelton,
Christian County, MO Lodge 2777; Area 6, James Arnold, Houston,
TX Lodge 151; Area 7, Dietrich L. Boskie, Reno, NV Lodge 597;
and Area 8, Dennis Ramsey, Bremerton, WA Lodge 1181
Committee advisor is David R. Carr, PGER.
Sunday attendance up from
Saturday’s at convention
Attendance to the Grand Lodge Session as of noon Sunday has
been announced:
Grand Exalted Ruler,1; Past Grand Exalted Rulers, 19; Grand
Lodge Officers, 8; Grand Trustees, 8; Grand Forum, 5; Grand
Lodge Committeemen, 73; District Deputy-Designates, 233;
Special Deputies, 31; and Representatives to the Grand Lodge and
Alternates, 1,302.
Also, State Presidents, 49; State Secretaries, 27; Grand Lodge
Members, 1,210; non-voting Members, 1,191; guests, 1,163; and
vendors, 37.
As previously reported, attendance as of noon Saturday was:
Grand Exalted Ruler,1; Past Grand Exalted Rulers, 19; Grand
Lodge Officers, 8; Grand Trustees, 8; Grand Forum, 5; Grand Lodge
Committeemen, 72; and District Deputy-Designates, 104;
Also, Special Deputies, 23; Representatives to the Grand Lodge
and Alternates, 537; State Presidents, 36; State Secretaries, 21;
Grand Lodge Members, 814; non-voting Members, 719; guests,
706; and vendors, 37.
Zellen
From Page 1
Connecticut Lodge. Basil announced that the theme for the 20162017 essay contest will be “Why It Is Important to Vote.”
The day’s reports having concluded, the assembled Elks turned
to the election of their leadership for the following year. In addition
to GER-elect Zellen, the slate of officers that were nominated and
unanimously elected included Grand Esteemed Leading Knight
M. Neil Crossland of the Fairfield, Iowa, Lodge; Grand Esteemed
Loyal Knight Francis G. Keller of the Corona, California, Lodge;
Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight Raymond F. Ross of the
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lodge; Grand Trustees Warren H.
Johnson of the Frederick, Maryland, Lodge and Thaine Keith Mills
of the Caldwell, Idaho, Lodge; Grand Secretary Bryan R. Klatt, of
the DeKalb, Illinois, Lodge; Grand Inner Guard James E. Gibbs of
the Tifton, Georgia, Lodge. The appointed officers for 2016–2017
are Grand Tiler Chad V. High of the Saint Joseph-Benton Harbor,
Michigan Lodge; Grand Esquire Theodore A. Balash of the Fallon,
Nevada, Lodge; and Grand Chaplain the Rev. Stephen McNally of
the Bedford, Virginia Lodge.
Grand Lodge Convention News • Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Page 9
Youth initiatives
The Orange Elks are also committed to
providing for their community’s future by
is supervised by veteran Martin Ventress and
supporting young people, by brightening
is a place where veterans who need shelter or
the lives of children with special needs, and
a place to transition to civilian life can stay
by encouraging future leaders to develop
free of charge. Services are available to help
their skills. One notable activity the lodge
veterans deal with alcohol and drug addiction.
has undertaken involves a partnership with
The house offers on-site counseling and
the Down Syndrome Association of Orange
assistance developing a resume and finding a
County to hold a carnival and day of fishing
job, and resident veterans also have access to
for the families the association serves. To
medical, dental, and legal services. A similar
serve the more than two hundred families
home for female veterans is scheduled to open
that attended, the Elks reserved a catch
soon.
pond, secured the donation of plenty of rods
The house is a six-bedroom home that
and reels, and stocked the pond to ensure a
holds twenty-one beds, and there is a long
perfect catch. After landing a fish, each child
waiting list to get in. With a $2,000 Elks
was awarded a medallion and had the option
National Veterans Service Commission
of continuing to fish or taking a ride on a
Freedom Grant, the Orange Lodge helped
pontoon boat across the lake.
provide the home with new carpeting, paint,
Nearly fifty Elks cooked hot dogs and
beds, and supplies, as well as the labor to
hamburgers and provided an all-American
make all these renovations a reality.
summer picnic and a good old-fashioned
The Orange Elks help out at Manor House
carnival that featured games, magicians,
in other ways as well. While the house has
bounce houses, police with their police
an on-site cook five days a week, the resident
dogs, firefighters with their fire engines, and
veterans are on their own on the weekends-or Orange Lodge Esquire Roslyn Peggins
Elroy the Elk. Kellie Perez, who is executive
prepares
an
order
of
fish
and
chips
for
a
they would be, if the Elks didn’t send over
customer during the Orange International director of the Down Syndrome Association
food from the lodge kitchen on three or four
of Orange County and the mother of one of
weekend days a month. The Elks also provide Street Fair.
the attending children, was utterly stunned by
holiday meals, gift baskets, and monetary
the program. “As a parent, I was overjoyed
donations to the home and the veterans
the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation, he
with the laughter, the planning, that no child
staying there. “We deeply appreciate and
knew right where to look, and the Orange
was left out, and that the Elks just accepted
have so much gratitude for the Elks and all of Elks came through with more than $3,000 in
these children like any other kids.” As always,
their help on so many levels. We never take
donations.
the Elks have reacted to their own success
them for granted,” says Ventress. He adds,
The Patriotic Service Dog Foundation’s
by raising the bar and are planning an even
“I would also like for the Elks and everyone
motto is Twenty-two to Zero, which refers to
bigger event for 2016.
else to know that as much as you appreciate
the Veterans Administration’s estimate that
The lodge’s commitment to youth shows
our service, we appreciate you, your help,
twenty-two US veterans commit suicide every in a wide variety of other activities as well.
your prayers, and we thank you so much for
day. The post-traumatic stress disorder and
The lodge sponsors Boy Scout Troop 1475
continuing to support us.”
traumatic brain injuries that many veterans
and Girl Scout Troop 1475, and lodge
Another veteran-related activity in which
have as a result of their service can often
members have volunteered as troop leaders.
the Elks have become involved is the Patriotic be helped by the comfort provided by the
When requested, the lodge has also assisted
Service Dog Foundation, which was founded gentle spirit of the therapy dogs that the
the scouts with their Eagle Scout and Gold
by Vietnam War veteran Tom Tackett to
Patriotic Service Dog Foundation trains.
Award Projects. Beyond scouting, the
help combat veteran suicide. Tackett, who
“Besides money,” says Tackett, “the Elks
lodge provides scholarships to high school
is the owner of Tackett’s Therapy Dogs,
offer volunteers to help us with the dogs,
graduates, organizes drug awareness programs
had worked closely with the Orange Elks
and the best part is that they get the word out
at local schools, and distributes dictionaries to
before. Donations from the Elks over the
about what we are doing here. Their impact in third-grade students. And when local school
years have enabled Tackett to purchase dogs,
media attention is staggering and has resulted districts have a need, it is often met by a lodge
acquire equipment, hire trainers, and expand
in donations of dogs, money, and amazing
donation that provides computers, coloring
his programs. So when he decided to start
community support.”
books, or school supplies.
Orange
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Grand Lodge Convention News • Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Resolutions honoring Schwab, Luhr and Cid
Resolution honoring
Priscilla Anne Schwab,
Outgoing Chief Justice of Grand Forum
Proposed by James R. Deamud, Senior
Justice of Grand Forum
Whereas, Priscilla Anne Schwab began
her journey to professional life at Catholic
University Law School, located in our
nation’s capital; and
Whereas, Priscilla
Anne Schwab was
admitted to the
practice of law in the
State of Maryland in
1981; and
Whereas, Priscilla
Anne Schwab
has served our
government for
many years, working
as an attorney in
PRISCILLA SCHWAB the Office of the
Secretary, United
States Department of Labor; and
Whereas, Priscilla Anne Schwab, was
initiated into the Washington/Rockville
(Maryland) Lodge No. 15 shortly after our
Order opened its membership to women; and
Whereas, Priscilla Anne Schwab was
elected as the first female Exalted Ruler of
that Lodge; and
Whereas, Priscilla Anne Schwab was
thereafter appointed as the first female District
Deputy of the her District; and
Whereas, Priscilla Anne Schwab was
elected as the first lady State President of the
Maryland/Delaware/District of Columbia Elks
Association; and
Whereas, Priscilla Anne Schwab was
the first female appointed to a Grand
Lodge Committee, in that she served on the
Committee on Judiciary for seven years, the
last two of which she served as its Chairman;
and
Whereas, Priscilla Anne Schwab is now
completing her term as the first and only lady
Justice on the Grand Forum, this year as its
Chief Justice; and
Whereas, Priscilla Anne Schwab has
served as Chief Justice with integrity,
wisdom, insight, and a solid dedication to the
laws of the Order and their application to the
problems and disputes that can only arise in a
group as diverse as our Order;
Now therefore, be it resolved, that Priscilla
Anne Schwab has earned the gratitude and
respect of the entire membership of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
and the admiration and appreciation of
the members of the Grand Forum. We all
say Thank You for all your hard work and
dedication in this sometimes thankless but
most rewarding of jobs.
Resolution honoring Michael T. Luhr,
Outgoing Vice-Chairman,
Board of Grand Trustees
Proposed by Larry S. Shaver, Home
Member, Board of Grand Trustees
Whereas, Michael T. Luhr of Petersburg,
Alaska Lodge No 1615 is retiring from the
Board of Grand Trustees after four years of
distinguished service, and upon his retirement,
the Members of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the United States of America
wish to acknowledge this achievement and
express sincere appreciation for his leadership
and service, and
Whereas, His career in Elkdom started in
1977 upon his initiation into the Petersburg,
AK Lodge #1615 where he became a Lodge
Trustee in 1990, holding that position until
1998 when he was appointed Esquire, and
then began his progression through the
Officer’s chairs, serving as Exalted Ruler from
2001-2002 and 2002-2003, served as Trustee
from 2003 to 2008,
and also served as the
Lodge Treasurer from
2008 until present;
and
Whereas, He has
served the Alaska
Elks Association
where he was elected
State President in
2009, where he
worked to strengthen
the fraternal bonds
MICHAEL LUHR
of all Alaskan
Lodges, was appointed in 2010 to the ASEA
Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a five-year
term and was also appointed as the State
Lodge Activities Chairman, and
Whereas, He served the Grand Lodge with
distinction as District Deputy for the Alaska
East District from 2005-2006, and from
2007-2009, has also served as the Special
Representative of Alaska East from 2011 until
the present, and has been appointed as Alaska
Special Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for
2016-2017; and
Whereas, He was elected to the Board of
Grand Trustees in 2012, serving as Building
Applications West Member, two terms as
Board Secretary, and most recently as ViceChairman of the Board, and
Whereas, He has always been an upright
and loyal Elk with strong ties to his family
and community, starting his marine repair
business in 1980 and expanding the business
to include a shipyard in 2011; and
Whereas, He has accomplished all of the
foregoing with the help and support of his
loving wife of twenty-one years, Barbara,
and their children, Sabrina, John, Justin, and
Bradee, as their family and business have
grown; and
Whereas, His dedication and passion for
Elkdom, and his dedication to our Order have
earned him the respect of all Elks, and
Whereas, Michael T. Luhr represents
the epitome of a true Elk and American
gentleman, one who loves and serves his
fellow man.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that in
grateful recognition of his valued service
to Elkdom and in tribute to his character,
leadership and dedication to our Order, the
Board of Grand Trustees is hereby authorized
and directed by the Grand Lodge in Session
to procure and present to Michael T. Luhr, a
suitable testimonial for his service, together
with an engrossed copy of this Resolution,
thus expressing the gratitude and respect in
which he is held by his fellow Members of
the Board of Grand Trustees and the entire
Membership of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the United States of America.
Resolution honoring Victor J. Cid,
Outgoing Chairman, Board
of Grand Trustees
Proposed by Grand Trustee
Hugh H. Scanlon
Whereas, Victor J. Cid of Latrobe,
Pennsylvania Elks Lodge No. 907 is
retiring from the Board of Grand Trustees
as its CHAIRMAN following four years of
distinguished service, and upon his retirement,
the members of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the United States of America
wish to acknowledge this achievement and
express sincere appreciation and gratitude for
his leadership, accomplishments and service
to the Board of Grand Trustees; and
Whereas, Victor J. Cid was born, raised
and educated in Pennsylvania, and who
learned at an early age the responsibilities
and values of family, after his immigrant coal
miner father died prematurely; and
Whereas, Victor
J. Cid served his
Country as a member
of the United States
Air Force and
was educated in
refrigeration, air
conditioning and
plumbing, thus being
honorably discharged
after four years; and
Whereas, Victor J.
Cid
used his training
VICTOR J. CID
in the United States
Air Force to work for several companies in
his field as an HVAC and plumbing expert
whereby he started his own plumbing
business, Cid and Company, now celebrating
their 44th year in business, specializing in
new hotel plumbing installations; and
Whereas, Victor J. Cid joined the
Latrobe, Pennsylvania Lodge No. 907, of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in
1978 and where he served in many offices and
served three terms as Exalted Ruler, first in
Please see RESOLUTIONS, Page 11
Grand Lodge Convention News • Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Local Lodge activity
Page 11
during term of Grand Exalted Ruler Ronald L. Hicks, Fraternal Year 2015-16
Dispensations Granted
The Lodges receiving dispensation and
the effective dates are: Brownsville, TX
2876, Dec. 3, 2015; Tri-Cities, TX 2877,
Dec. 3. 2015; Daytona Beach, FL 1141, Dec.
9, 2015; Albany, OR 359, March 1, 2016;
and Bibb County, AL 2878, June 1, 2016.
Charters Granted
The Lodges and institution dates are:
Harrison County, WV 2875, Oct. 24, 2015;
Brownsville, TX 2876, Feb. 6, 2016; TriCities, TX 2877, March 6, 2016; Daytona
Beach, FL 1141, March 24, 2016; Albany,
OR 359, April 9, 2016
Charters Suspended
The Lodges and effective dates are:
Lebanon, OR 1663, April 10, 2015; Fond
Du Lac, WI 57 (Rescinded EO No. 15-035,
Sept. 25, 2015), effective Sept. 25, 2015
Charters Surrendered
The Lodges and effective dates are:
Marianna, FL 1516, Sept. 28, 2015; Iron
Mountain, MI 700, Jan. 28, 2016; CamdenLugoff, SC 2603, March 28, 2016; Durham,
NC 568, March 28, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA 11,
March 28, 2016
Charters Revoked
The Lodges and effective dates are: North
Miami, FL 1835, Sept. 28, 2015; ColumbusFort Benning, GA 111, Jan. 25. 2016; and
Capital Area, MI 196, March 1, 2016
Mergers
■Woodbridge, VA 2355 and Manassas, VA
2512, effective July 24, 2015. To be known
as Woodbridge, VA 2355. (Executive Order
No. 15-013)
■Plainfield, NJ 885 and Watchung
Hills, NJ 2252, effective July 27, 2015.
To be known as Watchung Hills, NJ 885.
(Executive Order No. 15-014)
■McCook, NE 1434 and Cozad, NE
2250, effective Nov. 6, 2015. To be known
as Cozad, NE 2250. (Executive Order No.
15-056)
■Winfield, KS 732 and El Dorado, KS
1407, effective Jan. 19, 2016. To be known
as El Dorado, KS 1407. (Executive Order
No. 15-108)
■Mount Vernon-Yonkers, NY Lodge
707, Bronx-New Rochelle, NY Lodge 756
and Scarsdale, NY Lodge 2056, effective
March 21, 2016. To be known as Southern
Westchester, NY 707. (Executive Order No.
15-154)
Lodge Name/Number Changes
■Lake City, WA Lodge 1800 to be known
as Shoreline, WA Lodge 1800, effective July
13, 2015 – Convention in Indianapolis, IN
(Executive Order No. 15-003)
■ Toledo, OH Lodge 53 to be known as
Toledo-Sylvania, OH Lodge 53, effective
XX/XX/2016 – Convention in Houston, TX
(Executive Order No. 16-XXX)
■ Florham Park-Fairfield, NJ Lodge 815
to be known as East Hanover, NJ Lodge
815, effective XX/XX/2016 – Convention
in Houston, TX (Executive Order No. 16XXX)
■ Fontana, CA Lodge 2013 to be known
as Fontana-Rialto, CA Lodge 2013, effective
XX/XX/2016 – Convention in Houston, TX
(Executive Order No. 16-XXX)
Memphis, TN Lodge 27 to be known
as Tipton County, TN 27, effective XX/
XX/2016 – Convention in Houston, TX
(Executive Order No. 16-XXX)
District Changes
Montana
East District No. 5000 (Six Lodges) –
Miles City Lodge 537, Glendive Lodge
1324, Wolf Point Lodge 1764, Sidney Lodge
1782, Glasgow Lodge 1922 and Plentywood
Lodge 2566
North District No. 5040 (Six Lodges) –
Helena Lodge 193, Great Falls Lodge 214,
Lewistown Lodge 456, Havre Lodge 1201,
Cut Bank Lodge 1632 and Shelby Lodge
1696
South District No. 5080 (Seven Lodges)
– Butte Lodge 240, Livingston Lodge 246,
Virginia City Lodge 390, Billings Lodge
394, Bozeman Lodge 463, Red Lodge
“Beartooth” Lodge 534 and Dillon Lodge
1554
West District No. 5120 (Eight Lodges) –
Anaconda Lodge 239, Missoula “Hell Gate”
Lodge 383, Kalispell Lodge 725, Bitterroot
Valley Lodge 1651, Mission Valley Lodge
1695, Deer Lodge Lodge 1737, Libby Lodge
2231 and Clark Fork Valley Lodge 2757
———————
­— (Article III, Section 9, Opinion 03 –
Changes Confirmed By Executive Order.)
Resolutions
Grand Trustees, currently as Chairman; and
Whereas, Victor J. Cid has had the love
and support for 38 years from his wife, Donna
and are the proud parents of two children,
Debra and Raymond, a dentist, and three
grandchildren; and
Whereas, his leadership, passion and
dedication to our Order has earned him the
respect of all Elks; and
Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that in
grateful recognition of his valued service
to Elkdom and in tribute to his character,
leadership and dedication to our Order, the
Board of Grand Trustees is hereby authorized
and directed by the Grand Lodge in Session to
procure and present to Brother Victor J. Cid,
a suitable testimonial for his service, together
with a copy of this resolution, thus expressing
the high esteem and respect in which he is
held by his fellow members of the Board of
Grand Trustees and the entire membership of
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
of the United States of America.
THE BPOE’S TOP PROPOSERS
for Elks membership for 2015-2016
have been announced. The honorees and
the number of Members they proposed
for membership are:
1. Lucia Leonard, Summit, NJ Lodge
1246 (149)
2. Robert Hooper, North Cape Coral,
FL Lodge 2874 (105)
3. Peter E. Vaphiades, Punta Gorda,
FL Lodge 2606 (62)
4. Toni Goodrich, St. Petersburg, FL
1224 (55)
5. Wallace Emory II, San Clemente,
CA Lodge 2068 (45)
6. Edward K. Jackson, Port Orange,
FL Lodge 2723 (44)
7. Charles Pankey, Ferndale, MI
Lodge 1588 (43)
8. Brittney Thomas, Skagway, AK
Lodge 431 (42)
9. Linda L. Resse, Portland, OR
Lodge 142 (39)
10. Robert Shivers, Englewood, FL
Lodge 2378 (37)
From Page 10
1991-1992, and on various lodge committees,
including Chairman of Latrobe Lodge’s
100th Anniversary; and Vic in 1998 was
awarded an Honorary Life Membership and
remained active in his district in a multitude
of positions and served the West Central
District as Vice President in 1995 and as State
Vice President in 1997, going on to serve the
Pennsylvania Elks Association in 2008-2009
as State President. He continues to serve his
Association in many capacities including
Chairman of the District Advisory committee
and in his capacity as Drug Awareness
Chairman was recognized at the Grand Lodge
as the National Drug Awareness Chairman of
the year; and
Whereas, Victor J. Cid has served the
Grand Lodge as District Deputy Grand
Exalted Ruler in 1997-1998, and as a
member of the Grand Lodge Youth Activities
committee from 2010-2012, and currently
completing a four year term on the Board of
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Grand Lodge Convention News • Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Resolutions scheduled for vote at 9:20 A.M. today
Here are the resolutions that are scheduled
for a vote at 9:20 A.M. Tuesday at the Grand
Lodge Session in Hall D of the George R.
Brown Convention Center:
n 2016-01 – To rename the Grand
Lodge Public Relations Committee the
Public Relations and Marketing Committee
to better reflect the practices, duties and
responsibilities of the Committee.
n 2016-02 – To eliminate any
responsibility for the Elks National Home
given its recent sale.
n 2016-03 – To allow a Lodge, by
By-Law, to set the reinstatement fee at any
amount it wants, or to eliminate it altogether.
n 2016-04 – To allow a Lodge, by
By-Law, to set the initiation fee at any amount
it wants, or to eliminate it altogether.
n 2016-05 – To amend the Grand Lodge
Constitution to clarify that Lodge trusts and
other related legal entities are subject to the
applicable provisions of Section 16.030.
n 2016-06 – To amend the Grand Lodge
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Statutes to clarify that Lodge trusts and
other related legal entities are subject to the
applicable provisions of Sections 16.030 and
16.050.
n 2016-07 – To provide that seven
Members shall constitute a quorum in Local
Lodges with membership of 99 or less.
n 2016-08 – To return to an incorporated
Lodge the choice of having a Board of
Trustees or a Board of Directors as the
Managing Body of the Lodge.
n 2016-09 – To clarify that the number
of elected Trustees of a Lodge shall be not
less than three nor more than five.
n 2016-10 – To clarify that a widow
or widower of a deceased Member, who
subsequently remarries, is not eligible for an
identification card.
n 2016-11 – To increase the filing fee in
Local Forum proceedings to more accurately
reflect the cost to the Lodge.
n 2016-12 – To confirm the obligation of
a Lodge to disclose the existence of all related
legal entities.
Michigan Elks target
special needs kids
The Michigan Elks Association assists
special needs children and funds
scholarships through its Michigan Elks
Major Project program and Gold Key
Commission.
The mission of the Michigan Elks Major
Project is to provide financial assistance to
any special needs state resident under age 18,
who cannot obtain assistance from any other
source.
Assistance may include: summer camp
programs, specialized therapies, perscribed
medicine and dietary supplements,
specialized equipment, child safety related
devices, which should enable the children to
improve their quality of life and enhance
their chances of being a productive member
of society.
Total expenditures are listed at $50,000
each for both 2015 and 2016.
Michigan Elks Major Project, established
in May 1957, is a 501(c)(3) corporation.
The Charitable Grant Fund Scholarship
Commission and its companion Gold Key
Commission, established by State Sponsor
and Past Grand Exalted Ruler James C.
Varenhorst provides post secondary
scholarships for special needs students. Each
scholarship award of $2,000.00 per year may
be renewable for up to three additional years.
Its purpose is to help recipients become
self-respecting, self-reliant, self-supporting
and contributing members of society.
The commission lists total expenditures
of $200,000 each for both 2015 and 2016.