Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Lodi Elks Lodge No. 1900 Woodbridge, California

(209) 369-3291

Press

Grape The

March 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 PER Dinner &

Mtg 6pm

Hot Dog Bar & Card Games

6pm

5 6 7

8

Waffle Bar Brunch/

Dominoes

9 10

House Comm/Trustee

Mtg 6:30pm

11

Lodge Mtg 7pm

12

Bunco $15 6-8pm

13

14

15

16 17

18

Pool & Spa Mtg

19 20

21

22

Mac & Cheese Cook Off

23 24

House Comm/Trustee

Mtg 6:30pm

25

Lodge Dinner Mtg 6/7pm

26 27

28

Installation of Officers 2pm

29

30 31

Lodi Elk’s Lodge Annual Calendar of Events

2/29/20 - Crab Feed & Live Music

3/4/20 - Hot Dog Bar & Card Games

3/8/20 - Waffle Bar Brunch/Dominoes

3/14/20 - St Patrick’s Day Party & Live Music

3/22/20 - Mac & Cheese Cook Off

4/15/20 - Tax Relief Happy Hour / Appetizers

5/2/20 - Cinco De Mayo Party

5/30/20 & 5/31/20 - Craft Fair

6/13/20 - Americanism Party

7/18/20 - Fun in the Sun BBQ

8/8/20 - Hot August Nights

9/19/20 - Dinner Under the Stars

10/31/20 - Halloween Party

11/28/20 - Holiday Party

12/31/20—New Year’s Eve Bash

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...From the Exalted Ruler

March 2020

Greetings Fellow Elks: Well it has been my pleasure to be your ER for the past 20 months. I have tried my best to help our lodge. There is still a lot more to accomplish. Jim Norton has stepped up as your new ER. Sharon Flores as your new Leading Knight. A Few new members running for other openings as well. You will see them in the next Grape Press. We accomplished so much together I'm very proud of our Lodge. I know we got put on probation, I totally disagreed with it! But we will soon be off it I'm sure. $4500 in GRANTS this year, Jen Lozo, you amaze me! Thank You. My Officer core, what can I say, you stood by me and this Lodge without hesitation. I could not have made it without you, A BIG THANKS! To our membership I will say you are the best in Elkdom. I transferred to Lodi Lodge 1900 and became Leading Knight in the same Month. Then ER when Glen had to leave early. You made me feel like I belonged in this lodge. I have 15 years as an Elk and the best of it was here. Lodi Lodge 1900 Strong!

Fraternally Yours, Mike Patterson Exalted Ruler

Friday Night Dinner’s in March

3/20 - Call the office for Menu

3/27 - Call the office for Menu

Serving starts at 5:30pm

Sign up at the bar, call or email the office (209)369-3291 1900elks@gmail.com

Dinner is prepared by: Jose Gaitan and family

Dottie Thompson $40.00

Joan Schimke $127.70

John Hartin $43.49

Bobbie Koger $135.80

Ida Handel $65.10

Dennis Schimke $135.74

Debbie Sutherland $41.93

Tom Boschee $51.62

Eddie Wallace $125.80

Kevin Tibbits $75.27

Hal Laney $45.29

Nuel Henderson $13.44

Suzanne Henderson $13.05

Bella Swift $50.00

Lodge Cussing Pig $15.93

Total $981.16

Major Project Donations...aka purple piggy banks

Always in Order

Sickness and Distress

We have special thoughts for all Elks “under the weather”...get well, you are important to us:

Eddie Wallace and Ben Scholl

Lodge Announcements

Note… A fee of $25.00 will be charged for all checks returned from the bank for any reason.

Lodi Elks Lodge Officers and staff are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.

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PER Meeting/Dinner

Next PER Meeting will be on March 4th. Dinner is at 6pm and

Meeting to start immediately after.

Lodge Meeting(s):

House/Trustees Committee:

2/10 @ 6:30 p.m.

2/24 @ 6:30 p.m.

Lodge Meeting:

2/11 @ 7:00 p.m.

2/25 @7 :00 p.m.

In Memoriam

Dorothy “Dottie” Thompson

& Richard Griffith, PER

The clock of their day

Has stopped And across its’ dial the

Motionless shadow marks the Hour of Eleven.

The faults of our Members we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the Tablets of love and memory.

Membership Statistics

Happy Birthday to YOU— March 2020 The following Birthday Elks are

eligible for a FREE Birthday Drink on your birthday. See your bartender.

March 2020

1 Larry Lease Cheryl Taylor 2 Robert Felix Hal Laney Jackie Orgon 3 Veronica Agnew Myrna Jenkins John Tate 4 Donald Miller Carilyn Ann Scorza 5 Fernand Simoneau Dana VanLiew 6 Jerry Allen

Jan Henricus Gregory McCarty Dan Miller 7 Richard Gibson Donna Lambert 8 Gregory Frates Steven Shideler 9 Fred Hicks 10 Ken Smith 11 Lynne Smith Stan Sogsti 12 Dave DiPiero Theodore Elich

Glenn Hinsz 14 Herb Preszler 16 Georgia Zagaroli 17 Roger Hushour 18 Darren Cordano Charlene Johnson Arlene Spellman 19 Lori Oliveira 20 Ida Handel Frank Paetow 21 H. Wayne Johnson 22 Roland Hatterle Craig Watanabe

23 Jason Elliott Majorie Handel 24 Richard Wakefield 25 James Capis John Schwartz 26 Amy Faulkner 27 Randy Carli Bob Owen 28 Tiny Ford Gary Hanna 29 Steve Northington 30 Jerry Rudow Ray Stoll

Membership 4/01/2019 560

New by Initiation 44

Affiliate/Transfer Dimit in 8

Reinstated 8

Total Added 60

Dropped -10

Expelled 0

Transfer Dimit Out -10

Absolute Dimit -1

Deceased -8

Total Loss -29

Membership 2/15/2020 591

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You are cordially invited to the

46th Annual

Lodi Elks Lodge #1900

Installation of Officers

Honoring Exalted Ruler Elect

Jim W. Norton, P.E.R.

and his

2020 ~ 2021 Corps of Officers

Saturday March 28, 2020 No Host Cocktails 1:00p.m.

Installation 2:00p.m.

Dinner 3:00p.m.

Menu:

Chicken Marsala over Egg Noodles, Vegetable Medley,

Green Salad, Rolls & Dessert

$15.00 per person

Elks - Business Attire

Spouses and Guests - Dressy Casual

RSVP by March 20th

209/369-3291

LODI LODGE #1900—THE GRAPE PRESS PAGE 5

DO YOU LIKE TO PARTY?

Looking for Members to join the Lodge Event’s Committee to help plan upcoming lodge

events.

Contact the Office (209)369-3291

ELK OF THE MONTH

March 2020

The last Elk of the Month for 2019/2020 year. This Elk has been working very hard to improve our lodge. He has been behind the scenes doing what might not have been done in a very long time. He called our delinquent members by phone to get them back on board. His success has been incredible! We were down to 3.7 %. Best in our district. His kind ways paid off for our Lodge. Darryl McClaine, this Lodge thanks you. Congrats on Elk of the Month!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our Lodge is in need of a lot of maintenance and repairs. Mike An-derson is putting together a commit-tee of volunteers to get the much needed work done. Even 1 hour is helpful and your dedication to the Lodge is much appreciated.

Please call Mike Anderson at: (510)919-0135

March is $10.00 Application Month

If you have friends that want to become Elks members, let them

know they can sign up at a discounted application fee for the

entire month of March! The application fee is normally $75.00 so that is a $65.00 savings! Who

wants to save some money???

Applications are available at the bar, in the office and outside the

office.

Bunco

2nd Thursday of the Month

6 to 8pm In the Lodge Room

$15 per person snacks included

Get together with friends for a night of fun!

For more information contact Denise (209)969-5505

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s

at the Elks Lodge

Saturday March 14th $30 per person

• Traditional Corned Beef

• Smoked Corned Beef

• Irish Sausage

• Cabbage

• Red Potatoes

• Carrots

• Sauerkraut

• Bread

5:00 P.M. No Host Bar

6:00 P.M. Dinner

8:00 P.M. Band (LIVE)

P.S...don’t forget to wear your GREEN!

Name Occupation Sponsor

Gary L. Ferriera Retired Patricia Boling

Bradley Finch Disabled Veteran Derek Moore

Proposed for Membership

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Lunches are served Monday—Friday

The Grill is open daily

11:30 to 1:30 With your choice of:

• Burger

• Rueben Sandwich

• Patty Melt

• French Dip

Everything served with a side of: Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Small Green Salad,

Homemade Fries or Onion Rings

• Chicken Caesar Salad • Grilled Chicken Salad

• Daily Soups and Lunch Specials ____________________________________________

PRIVATE PARTY NEEDS??

Contact for more info: Debera (209)712-5564 and/or Jennie (209)608-0389

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Your Card Could Be HERE!

March 2020

Advertise here

Call the OFFICE at:

209-369-3291

Lodge Officers Mike Patterson Exalted Ruler 415/990-1931 Eddie Wallace Leading Knight 760/391-3173 Arlene Scholl Loyal Knight 209/610-9106 Charlene Johnson Lecturing Knight 209/333-5247 John Rochon Secretary 916/712-5813 Hal Laney, PDAVP Treasurer 209/747-2112 Denise Reich Esquire 209/969-5505 Donna Snider Chaplain 209/747-7810 Ben Scholl Inner Guard 209/608-1873 VACANT PERTiler 209/251-5921

House Committee

Mike Patterson, ER Chairman 415-990-1931 Lecturing, Loyal and Leading Knights Board of Trustees

Responsibilities: Supervise and conduct the operation, management and control of the lodge. Fix prices for goods and services.

Board of Trustees

1 Yr. George Leonard 2 Yr. David DiPiero 3 Yr. Randy Branco 4 Yr. Dennis Schimke 5 Yr. Herb Preszler

Responsibilities: Control of funds, investments and property of the Lodge. Receive and collect income, rents and pay same to the Secretary. General supervision of Lodge property. Sign Contracts. Prepare annual Lodge budget and semi-annual report of Lodge transactions.

PERS of Lodi Bill Wilkinson, PDAVP (72-73) Lee Sausser, PER (85-86) Richard White, PER (91-92) Al Locy, PER (92-93) Hal Laney, PDAVP (95-96; 97-98) Nuel Henderson, PDDGER (04-05) Richard Griffith, PER (05-06) Jon Traxler, PER (07-08; 08-09) Jim W. Norton, PER (09-10) Suzanne Henderson, PER (10-11; 11-12) Mike Dugan, PER (12-13) Dave Binning, PER (13-14) Charlene Johnson , PER (14-15; 15-16) Sue Sandeen, PER (16-17) Glen Robinson, PER (17-18) Mike Patterson, PER (18-19) Responsibilities: Advise and counsel all Lodge officers and committees. Make recommendations for Lodge Officer and Committee candidates. Assist the E.R. Promote the good of the Lodge and the Order.

PERS By Dimit David L. Telles, PER—Fremont Lodge (77-78) David Orland, PER— Ridgecrest Lodge (88-89) James Miller, PER— Stockton Lodge (04-05)

Committee Chairpersons

Accident Prevention George Leonard 209/727-5849 Americanism Jennifer Lozo 209/339-4995 Auditing Dennis Steinkamp 209/329-4118 BLT Nuel Henderson, PDDGER209/369-5658 Business Practice VACANT Community Activities Suzanne Henderson, PER209/712-2278 Dictionary Project VACANT Drug Awareness Sharon Shaw-Flores 831/206-3071 Elks Nat’l Foundation John Rochon 916/712-5813 Elks Training Suzanne Henderson, PER209/712-2278 Flag Day Donna Snider 209/747-7810 Government Relations Jim Bell 209/663-7700 Hoop Shoot John Rochon 916/712-5813 Investigation Hal Laney, PDAVP 209/747-2112 Lapsation Daryl McClaine 559/375-3455 Lodge Activities VACANT

Major Project Eddie Wallace 760/391-3173 Mediation VACANT Membership Hal Laney, PDAVP 209/747-2112 Memorial Day VACANT Mother’s Day VACANT Orientation John Rochon 916/712-5813 Presiding Justice Robert Baysinger 209/598-7743 Public Relations VACANT Ritual Coaches Hal Laney, PDAVP; Lee Sausser, PER;

Nuel Henderson, PDDGER Scholarship Denise Reich 209/969-5505 Scouting Don Schroeder 530/440-8603 Veterans VACANT Visitation John Rochon 916/712-5813 Youth Activities Jennifer Lozo 209/339-4995

Past District Association Vice Presidents Bill Wilkinson, PDAVP (80-81) Hal Laney, PDAVP (04-05)

Nuel Henderson, PDDGER (09-10)

Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Nuel Henderson, PDDGER (11-12)

Staff Bar Manager Nichole Van Steenberge 209/369-3291

Camp Host Charlie & Diane Dolar 209/625-6110

Caterer Debera Sutherland 209/712-5564 Jennie Durham 209/608-0389

Event Coordinator Collette Preszler 209/618-6089

Janitor Mark & Diane

Office Assistant Karen Paige 209/369-3291 Office Fax 209/369-2569 Email 1900Elks@gmail.com

Grape Press Editor Lori Shuman LodiGrapePress@gmail.com

District Officers Assoc. Vice President: Dave Wells 209/756-3070 District Deputy GER: John Hardman 209/607-3437 District Leader: Fred Bianchini, PDDGER 209/478-0609 District Leader: Richard McDonald, PSP 209/521-2099 PDDGER (Jr): Wayne Tilley, PDDGER 925/234-5180

Lodi Lodge #1900 2019-2020

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THE GRAPE PRESS A MONTHLY PUBLICATION BY B.P.O.E. LODGE #1900

19071 N. LOWER SACRAMENTO RD, WOODBRIDGE CA 95258 VOLUME XXVIII ISSUE MARCH 2020

Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Telephone: (209) 369-3291 2nd & 4th Wednesday closed after 12:30 p.m. Fax: (209) 369-2569 E-mail: 1900elks@gmail.com

WEBSITE: http://www.elks.org enter 1900 in the Keyword Search Check us out on Facebook—Lodi Elks

Lounge Hours: Lunches Served:

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday—Thursday & Saturdays Monday - Friday 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.

11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fridays Dinners Served:

12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sundays Friday’s ONLY 5:30 to 8:00

The Bar is CLOSED during GENERAL MEETINGS.

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Woodbridge, Calif. Permit No. 3

LODI ELKS LODGE #1900 Benevolent and Protective

Order of Elks 19071 N. Lower Sacramento Rd Woodbridge, California 95258

Dated Material To A Very Important Elk

The Grape Press Scoop

Copy Deadline:

10th of the month

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Editor: Lori Shuman

Guideline Submissions: Send article no later than the 10th of the month to:

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In order to meet our goal and our publishing deadlines, we regret there can be no exceptions to this policy.

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3/4 - Hot Dog Bar & Card Games

3/8 - Waffle Bar Brunch & Dominoes

3/10 - House Comm/Trustee Mtg 6:30pm

3/11 - Lodge Meeting 7pm

3/14 - St Patrick’s Day Party & Live Music

March 2020