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July 16, 2011 in annual events, Blog, Elks Grand Lodge, Elks Lodge 2477
by Jerry Serota
Last night a Fish & Chip Dinner was served and though the turnout was light a good time was had by all.
Money was earned for the Purple Pig from 4 horse races. Dave Naccarato and Catherine Koeritz ended the evening with a parody abut the adventures attending the Grand Lodge Convention in Phoenix with the heat and the dessert.
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July 12, 2011 in Blog, Elks Lodge 2477, Members
In as much as we are in the midst of summer, it wasn’t that long ago that our ER and First Lady Steve and Pam Smith found themselves braving the elements as they promoted the world of Elkdom.
While Train Engineer Gerry Gillies drove the Elks train in the Santa Maria parade under a well built cover, you can see the elements were a little more “in your face” for the Smith’s.
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July 11, 2011 in annual events, bbq, Blog, Conejo Valley Days, elks activities, Elks Lodge 2477
Conejo Valley Days 2011 has come and gone…but the memories linger on!
May 4-8 saw the residents of Conejo Valley focus on fun and food as they gathered for the 55th Annual Conejo Valley Days. Members from the BBQ Teams donated hundreds of hours to bring the community our wonderful BBQ meals.
Enjoy the video from previous years as shown on YouTube or a few of the pictures from the lodge this year.
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July 11, 2011 in annual events, Blog, Elks Lodge 2477
Sometimes better late than never DOES apply,
Here are a few pictures of the service held at the lodge for Mother’s Day this past May.
Photo’s by Jerry Serota
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July 9, 2011 in annual events, Blog, Donations, Elks Lodge 2477, Purple Pig
by Jerry Serota
Wednesday July 6, 2011 the CHEA Vice President, Christine Moyers from San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge #322 made her official Visitation to the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge $2477.
She complimented our Lodge for 34 dollar per capita member to the Major Project Purple Pig. Also gave credit to Carl Lanterman for the work with the veterans,
The main thrust of the Presidents message was Aloha to everyone and the importance of membership retention.
Certificates for donations to the Purple Pig went to Richard Goldner, PDDGER, Christine Moyers in appreciation of her visit and JB Bre for her donation to the Purple Pig.
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July 8, 2011 in annual events, Blog, Elks Lodge 2477, Members
The fireworks have come and gone and the Easter Bunny is taking a well deserved vacation, however, we still have some memories to share of the Easter activities.
On Easter Sunday, to the delight of children all around the Conejo Valley, Bugsy came out and served up some fun for the kids with the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the lodge. I’m sure that the Easter Bunny will enjoy the pictures since it’s “his valley” 
Check out the prizes, participants and winners below!
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July 7, 2011 in Blog, charity event, Elks Lodge 2477, Elks Theme Child, Members, Purple Pig
Once again, CHEA lodges raised over $3M for our Major Project. This year’s money will be used, in part, to continue treatment for Delilah Rodriguez Hernandez, 3, who suffered medical complications after a premature birth spending her first 5 months in the hospital.
Over the years members have donated more than $97.5 million to the project. All funds go directly to medical care.
Delilah receives both occupational and physical therapy from the organization, according to lodge officials. She walks with the help of leg braces and a pink walker, and has learned to use a wheelchair for increased mobility.
Anyone interested in donating to the our Major Project can call the lodge at (805) 496-2477.
ER Steve Smith, First Lady Pam with Delilah
Thousand Oaks Major Projects Chair David Naccarato with ER Steve Smith, First Lady Pam Smith and Delilah.
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July 5, 2011 in Blog, Elks Lodge 2477, Elks Scholarships
Brian Deutch, the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 1st Place Scholarship winner from Newbury Park High, was unable to attend our regular dinner honoring our youth during Youth Appreciation Week.
Making an encore performance he came to the lodge recently and is pictured below with ER Steve Smith and Scholarship Chair Rick Herrera.
Brian received a $1,000 Scholarship from the lodge and the $500 Frank Rindone Scholarship. Brian also received additional scholarships from the Elks at the District, State and National levels.
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July 5, 2011 in Blog, Elks Lodge 2477, Elks Scholarships
by Jerry Serota
The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 in accordance with Youth Appreciation week served a Spaghetti and Meat Ball dinner to 50 assembled members and guests for the presentation of Scholarship awards.
In addition to plaques a special presentation from the PER’s was made from the Frank Rindone, PER Scholarship Fund. One lucky student won a national award from the (ENF) Elks National Foundation of $4,000.
CAPTIONS L-R Juyea Hoo, Paul Wagner, Lecturing Knight, Aubrey Kaye, Veronica Lin, Matthew Rhodes, Brian Ginell and Rick Herrera, Committee Scholarship Chair.
YOUTH APPRECIATION AWARDS
SCHOLARSHIP, Rick Herrera, Committee Chair.
GIRLS
1st Place Aubrey Kaye $1,000 – $500 Frank Rindone, PER Scholarship
Camarillo High
2nd Place Veronica Lin $750 – $500 Frank Rindone, PER Scholarship
Thousand Oaks High
3rd Place Juyea Hoo $500 – $500 Frank Rindone, PER Scholarship
Westlake High
BOYS
1ST Place Brian Deutch $1,000 – $500 Frank Rindone, PER Scholarship
Newbury Park High
2nd Place Brian Ginell $750 – $500 Frank Rindone, PER Scholarship
$4,000 Elks National Foundation
Thousand Oaks High
3rd Place Matthew Rhodes $500 – $200 Frank Rindone, PER Scholarship
Thousand Oaks High
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July 4, 2011 in Blog, Elks Lodge 2477, Members, Veteran's
by Jerry Serota
On Thursday, April 28th, the T.O. Elks lodge celebrated its first complete year of service to the (California Veterans) Cal Vet Home – Ventura. Normally, the fourth Thursday every month is karaoke night (with snacks) at the home. Four to seven volunteers have been showing up every month for a year, driving 50 miles round-trip. This month, the crew also prepared a beef & chicken kabob dinner for the 46 residents, plus the staff and friends of the home.
At the request of the administration, PER Bill Sternberg, also district scout leader, built 3 extra-large bulletin boards and an entertainment center for electronic devices. In April, a portable dance floor was delivered to the home, courtesy of the lodge.
At the one-year celebration, a permanent plaque was mounted over one of the bulletin boards showing the Elks motto towards veterans, “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will not forget them.” Also, in another room where banners are displayed, the T.O. Elks banner will also be on display. The plaque and banner were designed by current Lecturing Knight (and computer magician) Paul Wagner, also the Public Relations contact for the lodge.
Carl Lanterman, Chairman-Veterans National Services continually points to the support of other volunteers and the monetary support of the lodge for the success of the Thousand Oaks veterans program. Long-time esquire and current inner guard Robert Jones provides his first-class karaoke equipment, current Loyal Knight (and singing teacher and web-site administrator) Kira Wagner was the first terrific singer to volunteer, followed by new member (and caterer), JB Bre (and what a duet the two of them make), and PER Terry Gicking is always there for support. Elk member and former marine Gerald Feldman frequently brings gifts with him to the home. Without the dedication shown by these Elk members, there would be no program for the Cal Vet Home residents.
This kind of dedication to our veterans, along with the long-standing monthly visit to the Sepulveda V.A. Hospital for bingo and snacks, and participation in the annual Ventura County Stand-down, playing cards and other gifts for the veterans represent the epitome of Elkdom service to our veterans.
