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July 3, 2011 in Blog, Donations, El Konejo Kampers, Elks Lodge 2477, Purple Pig
Pictured below are a few of the recent donations at the lodge. The Elks Ladies donated several new picnic tables that expanded our out doors seating capabilities and we look forward to the summer and the increased crowds at the BBQ!
Johnny D’ delivered two monetary donations from the El Konejo Kampers to the lodge. The first for $300 to the Major Project and the second for $700 to the Christmas Baskets
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July 2, 2011 in Blog, Elks Lodge 2477, new members
Each new member brings a unique perspective and energy to the lodge when they join. They have experiences and goals that fill a void, bolster the lodges presence in the community and help the lodge continue to thrive.
Forgetting to share the excitement of their joining is not an option…it is however, sometimes delayed.
This author missed the post for our new member John La Rhu who joined in May and was sponsored by Sam Frankl. Please be sure to let John know how much we appreciate his presence and Sam’s effort in bringing in a new member.
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July 2, 2011 in Blog, Boy Scouts of America, Elks Lodge 2477, Flag Day
By Jerry Serota
Sunday, June 11, 2011 the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 conducted a Flag Day Ceremony and Flag Retirement Ceremony with 50 members and guests present. A history of our Flag was read and each one was on display from the very first until today including the an MIA Flag. Brownie Taylor Spira sang the National Anthem.
We then adjourned outside and Exalted ruler retired the first Flag. The Scouts were then encouraged to each retire a Flag.
An ice cream and cookie social was provided and the scouts loved it.
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July 1, 2011 in Blog, Elks Lodge 2477, new members
As quiet as things have been on the blog life has been moving forward at the lodge!
June saw Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 welcome in Michael White, Leslie Donovan and Joshua Tenenbaum (pictured below). Be sure to take a moment to welcome them when you see them at the lodge.
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July 1, 2011 in Blog, Elks Ladies
We are saddened to pass along that Shirley Kozlowski, wife of PER Chet Kozlowski has passed away. Chet and Shirley had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in April of this year. Shirley had been an active participant in many activities in the lodge serving faithfully with the Elks Ladies including President of the organization.
The viewing will be Tuesday July 5th 5-8 at Pierce Brothers Mortuary in Westlake, a Mass will be held Wednesday July 6th at 10:30 at Saint Pascal’s Janss & Moorpark Thousand Oaks and memorial at the Lodge that afternoon (Wednesday) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
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July 1, 2011 in Blog, Donations, elks 2477, elks activities, Elks Ladies
by Jerry Serota
The Butt Stops Here a Catherine Koeritz and Dave Naccarato production was a very entertainment evening. There were around 50 members and guests who enjoyed the antics of the singers and was especially charmed by Dave Naccarato’s daughter Falon.
Ed Bianchi did the lasagna which was well received. Dave and Catherine put a lot of effort into making it an entertaining show. Robert Jones managed the music as well as sang with Terry Gicking and Dave Naccarato AKA ‘The Highway man’.
Proceeds will go the ladies room remodeling.
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May 27, 2011 in Blog, elks activities
This information was sent to us by Bud Clark with the Perryville Lodge.
The Joplin, MO Elks Lodge #501 was completely destroyed by the tornado and a bartender and two members lost their lives. If you would like to make a donation, contact Bud Clark (Perryville, MO Lodge #2701) at 573-561-4165 or bud@avelks.com – They can use the help and donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated. This is when we can show that Elks Care Elks Share.
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April 29, 2011 in Blog, charity event, Elks Lodge 2477, Veteran's
by Jerry Serota
Tuesday April 18, 2011 National Services Com. Chairman Carl Lanterman engaged a special speaker, highly decorated Dr. Bill Peters, Marine Corps Retired. As a special fund raiser for his committee, a Chicken dinner was served and attended by members who found Dr. Peters speech both informative and inspiring. He compared our troops of today displaying the same courage and valor as the Viet Nam veterans did under fire.
As a First Lieutenant, he recalled some of his experiences in Viet Nam and gave first hand account of the courage our Marines accomplished as First Force Recon Company going deep in enemy territory to secure vital information on enemy.
National Services Chairman Carl Lanterman
Dr. Bill Peters, USMC Retired
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April 28, 2011 in Blog, charity event, Elks Lodge 2477, Purple Pig
With approximately 3 weeks to go in the “Leading Knight Purple Pig Challenge” the pigs belly is being fed nicely by donations from the members.
Acknowledged last night for his 2-Piggy Bank Century Club Donations to the Purple Pig, was Richard Goldner PDDGER / CHEMPI Trustee. Our Treasurer, Myrna Block is shown here presenting Richard with his certificates and pins.
Remember that any size donation is appreciated since our Major Project motto is “A coin a day so they can walk, talk, see and play”.
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April 28, 2011 in Blog, elks activities, Elks Lodge 2477, Veteran's
Among the many activities tonight at the Cal-Vets birthday celebration (including the ever popular karaoke) we will be mounting a new sign in show of the Elks motto “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them”
The sign was commissioned by National Service Committee Chair Carl Lanterman and designed by Public Relations Chair Paul Wagner.
Pictured L-R Paul Wagner and Carl Lanterman displaying the new sign to be posted at the Cal-Vets Home in Saticoy, CA.
