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Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 March 2020 - Volume 49, Issue 12
Table of Contents Elk of the Month
Duty Officers 2 My Elk of the Month for March is Reem physical labor, she is also extremely
Elk of the Month 2 Agel. The effort she puts into being generous with donations to our
More Award Recipients 2 the Chairperson of Scholarships is various programs. In her "free
admirable. She is the "face of our time", she is now focused on
Candidates, Transfers & Reinstates 2 Lodge" with the local high improving our conference room
Membership and Attendance 2 schools and we reap the the with paint, flooring and window
Message from the Exalted Ruler 3 benefits of her professionalism, decorations. I have never seen
approachability, dedication and Reem without a smile on her face
Message from the Leading Knight 3 commitment to the youth of our and she always has a pleasant
Message from the Loyal Knight 3 community. Additionally, Reem greeting when she sees you. Thanks
Message from the Lecturing Knight 4 assists with Saturday BBQs and she Reem and enjoy your reserved
not only supports our Lodge with her parking spot and Friday night dinners.
Message from the Secretary 4
Sickness and Distress 5
March Birthdays 5
More Award Recipients
Purple Pig Honor Roll 5
Crying Towel 5
Pull Tab Collections 5
Message from GER Robert Duitsman 6
Americanism 6
Scholarships 6
Letters to the Lodge 6
Dues Notice 6
Meet our New Members 7
PERs Corner 7
Police & Fire Appreciation Night 8
Car Show Sponsor Request Flier 9
Elks Trivia Quiz 9
Elks Ladies Article 10 The members pictured above received awards as follows:
Dan Martyn, PER, Century Club, Gerry Gillies and Inger Hogan, Recurring Donors
Pictures from Elks Ladies 70s Party 10 and Terry Gicking, PDDGER for sponsoring three new members this Elk Year.
PERs St. Patrick’s Day Flier 12
Killer Pork Chops Flier 13
Meet our Mixologists 13 Candidates, Transfers & Reinstatements
Outside Memorial Update 14 Candidate Sponsor
Officers, Trustees & Chairpersons 15 Trina Williams Lyssa Wright
Contact info, PERs & Hours Back Cover Greg Thompson Lee Sablick (Simi Valley Lodge #2492)
Michael Callahan Dan Hoffman
Duty Officers Candice Caudill Julie Cooke
03-05 to 03-11 Richard Platt Corinne Richeson Karen Martyn, PER
03-12 to 03-18 Dan Martyn, PER Timi Vaughn Jason Fraze
03-19 to 03-25 Ray Laraway Requests for Transfer and Reinstatement
Bruce Cawvey requests reinstatement
03-26 to 04-01 Leo Rodriguez, PER Scott Cameron requests reinstatement and transfer from Simi Lodge #2492
LODGE ROOM RENTALS Meeting Attendance Membership Report
Our renovated Lodge Room is available 01-08 01-22 Membership as of April 1, 2018 445
for rental at very reasonable rates. Total Initiations, Reinstatements &
General Members 12 28 46
Catering can be arranged. For more Transfers as of 01-31-19
Officers 12 13 Total Members Lost as of 01-31-19 30
information contact Brooke at 805-496-
4550. PERs 5 6 Delinquency as of 01-31-19 0
Total 29 47 Total Membership as of 01-31-19 461
Deadline for receiving ALL material for publication is the 15th of the Month.
The Antler Antics is published monthly in Thousand Oaks, California as the official bulletin of the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No.
2477 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, 2330 Los Feliz Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
Publication of the Antler Antics is an activity of the Lodge and contributions of interesting pertinent reading material and photographs
are welcome. Photographs MUST be identified and captioned or they will not be published.
2 Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477
A Message from Exalted Ruler, Dan Hoffman
As I sit here writing you do it with that make it special. I have Acorn with numerous photos as well.
my final Exalted Ruler developed many rewarding relationships These efforts, coupled with our improved
article, I realize that that will last forever. We had a lot of great communication efforts, kept everyone in
this represents the moments and when some challenges the loop on what we were doing this year.
36th article I have presented themselves, we united to solve
written for the Antler them and learn from them. I believe a good Working with the Trustees this year was
Antics. I want to thank barometer of our victories this year is the seamless and productive. Dan Martyn,
Steve Smith for the fact that we increased our membership by PER, thanks for your leadership as
outstanding job he does 45+ new members. As GER Bob Duitsman Chairman of the Board. I thank all the
in preparing the Antler each stated, "If they know you and they like you, Trustees for your dedication and sound
month. His ability to incorporate all the they will want to be part of you." counsel. The Lodge was able to realize the
things being done each month at our Lodge completion of a new parking lot based on
into a professional product is Much work was completed this year in your teamwork and the support of our
commendable. Public Relations. I thank Adelaide for the members.
focus she provided as the Chair of the
I am very grateful to have had the Public Relations committee. The word My Officer Corp this year was outstanding
opportunity to be your ER this last year and went out via Facebook and our Lodge was and "No" was not in their vocabulary. You
I appreciate all the support I have received frequently featured via articles published in functioned as team and your ability to
this year. In anything you do, it's the people the various Elk magazines and the local
Continued on page 4
A Message from Esteemed Leading Knight, Leo Rodriguez, PER
As I write this final people in this world who give so much in I look forward to our coming year and am
article as your so many different ways. I have especially very confident that we can all promote a
Leading Knight, it learned, as an Elk, the true blessings that I spirit of fellowship. Let us all try and get
really makes me have in life! Remember it takes volunteers more involved with your Lodge.
wonder where the working together with one another to bring
last year went. to fruition the very thing that we strive for In closing, I would like to thank all of you
Thanks go out to all which is “Charity”. who have given so much of your time and
of you, the members, efforts. Know that your hard work is
who make our Lodge This coming year, I hope that we as a never gone unnoticed and that the
so very worthwhile. I Lodge can continue to really make a recognition for that will always continue.
look back and reflect on all difference in our own community. It is always very appreciated. Your ideas
the good work we have done this past year Whatever you can contribute toward our and input for Lodge activities, community
and my thoughts are to continue to do so goals is never insignificant. So, take the activities and fundraising events are
this upcoming Elk year 2020-2021. This is time to look at our various activities and always welcomed. So, please let us know
why we are Elks and the reason that we fundraisers. Volunteer wherever you can. how we can broaden our endeavors,
joined as members, to help others in need, Become an active part of a team working keeping in mind Elks Care and Elks
those less fortunate than us, and those in toward the same goals and outcomes Share!
our community who need our assistance together. We do work hard to be successful
the most! in our community work, but we also have a Fraternally,
great time doing it with our fellow
I have found through the past years that I members! Leo Rodriguez, PER
have been a member of the Elks, and our Esteemed Leading Knight
Lodge, that there are some truly good
A Message from Esteemed Loyal Knight, Richard Platt
Last month I shared Sunday, April 10th, is Mother’s Day. The celebration you put together. Each and
some of the Elks State Convention held in Palm every one who attended the dinner was
forthcoming Springs is May 13-16th. Lastly May 25th is humbled by the dedication and heroics that
happenings at or our Memorial Day. our first responders accomplished daily.
Lodge will be Then the next night, our Lady Elks, hosted
involved in thru Have you noticed the number of new a great 70's Flashback dinner and party.
April. This month I members coming into our Lodge? This is THANK YOU one and all who worked so
am going to address your Lodge, so have you talked with very hard, as well as those who supported
more events of April someone who has asked what Elks are both these beautiful affairs!
and some of May. Each about? Invite that person to enjoy a good
will be important. Following BBQ this next weekend. New members are As we near the end of the Elk year, Gayle
the installation of our 2020-2021 Officers the people we work with, enjoy a hobby and I would like to thank you all who
Corps and the Inaugural Ball, as well as the with, go fishing with and your neighbors. stepped up and helped me with this year. I
Elk of the Year, comes Good Friday. Jill WE do not have a warehouse full of people am grateful and moved by your
Williams will be cooking her Fish Fry on wishing to join. You are the best recruiter willingness to serve and friendship.
Good Friday April 10th. Your Officers will this Lodge has. You can only make it more
be going to Santa Ynez on April 11th for a enjoyable! Respectful Submitted,
mandatory clinic. Then in the last week of
April is the Ritual Contest in Lompoc. Paul Stein and his committee members, Richard Platt
Cinco de Mayo is Tuesday May 5th That what an outstanding Firefighter/Police Loyal Knight
Antler Antics March 2020 3
A Message from Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Adam Smith
Spring!! Time for basketball at your Lodge. Shrimp or Roast
renewal, indeed. Our Lodge has a lot going on this next Beef Poboy’s, anyone?
March marks the year and I implore every Elk to step in and
end of the year in be part of the action. We’re a formidable It’s not like me to ramble on (in print) so
Elkdom and ushers group with tons of talent. The incoming I’ll sign off for now. See you at the
in new perspectives Lecturing Knight will need chairpersons Lodge!!
from Elks that heed for Youth Activities and Drug Awareness.
the call for Lodge It could be YOU! Brotherly yours,
leadership. I’ve Adam “Smitty” Smith
enjoyed (almost) every As this Antlers Antics goes to print, March
moment of this last year as Madness will be upon us. It’s going to be
Esteemed Lecturing Knight. a great couple weeks of food and college
A Message from Lodge Secretary, David Naccarato, PER
Human nature has a parents appreciate that we can help give years old the therapy program ends, but
tendency to take for their kids somewhat of a normal the Elks of California gave her a college
granted what is childhood. We have “Love on a leash” scholarship and she became a therapist
bestowed upon us where we bring their therapy dogs to the herself. Alexis has since joined the San
and too often we Lodge to interact with the children. I look Diego Lodge #168…That’s why I joined.
forget that. It is not at these events and say, “That’s why I
to say that we should joined.” When I joined, I was a closet Elvis
not kick back and Impersonator. The Lodge was looking for
relax a little and enjoy
When you go to convention and they tell talent and they let me gyrate in my jump
what God has gifted us, the story of that year’s theme child who suit and everyone had a good time. After
we should. A Friday night needed help beyond by the medical my tethered spinal syndrome, brought on
dinner at the Lodge is a prime example of community and our Major Project by Valley fever, I was let go from my job
the brotherhood that is shared and therapist (which we raise money for all of 38 years. The Lodge still had use for
prevails. On the other side, we must get year long) worked with that child. A me. No more Elvis, but Catherine Koeritz
involved. The reason you became an Elk is video is shown describing the child’s suggested I be Secretary and it kept me
demonstrated when you see the family’s limitations at the beginning and then, on active. As they say, it is what it is.
we help at Christmas; or the Veteran who stage, we see how the child has
just moved off the streets into an progressed. That’s why I joined. In 2010 If your Initiation was a blur come back an
apartment but still sleeps on the floor andthe theme child was Alexis Booth. From 6 experience one and take it all in. You may
our Lodge provided him with a bed, months to 18 months she was on a hear something that will hit home as to
furniture and kitchen supplies. ventilator so she could breathe. She why you became an Elk.
needed constant care and intense therapy.
Go out on a Sunday and help score kids at The parents did not have insurance. David Naccarato, PER
the free throw contest. Help us host a CHEMPI stepped in and took over the Lodge Secretary
Halloween party for disabled children. The therapy. She had such high spirits. At 18
Exalted Ruler’s Message continued To the PERs, Elks Ladies and Kampers- I am sure I am forgetting to personally
work together in a harmonious fashion led THANK YOU!!! Gosh, your efforts and recognize others as I close out my term.
to stellar accomplishments in everything ability to raise funds and then to donateFor each of you that took the time to
you were required to complete this past these funds to the various projects and extend your hand in friendship to myself
Elk year. Frankly, you all made my job programs we embark on is exceptional and and Sandy, I thank you. I thank Sandy for
manageable and I am forever grateful. I very appreciated. Everything I asked you to
allowing me to have my Elk
will miss working with each of you and do this year, you did with a smile and I responsibilities in my top three priorities.
you taught me many things this past year. always knew I could depend on each of Personally, when Sandy could join me at
Each of you are my FRIEND and the you. the Lodge, I felt it was a brighter, happier
Lodge is blessed to have you continue on place with her presence. In closing, I must
in leadership roles. I have had strong mentors assisting me recognize Brooke and her team. Thank you
ever since I joined the Lodge. I am going to for your service and Brooke, thank you for
To the Chairs of the various committees , attempt to name them individually and your expertise and dedication to Thousand
thank you for making your responsibilities personally thank them for taking a Oaks Lodge 2477.
a priority in your lives. To the folks that "chance" on me. Thank you Jean and
prepared all the Friday night dinners, Gregg Miraglia, Dan and Karen Martyn, As always, if I can assist you in any
thank you for your timeless efforts in Greg Metzgus, Tom Ryder, Max Maxwell, fashion, please contact me at
preparing "home cooked meals" for all to Terry Gicking, Tom Hardin, Bill Sternberg, fivehofies@yahoo.com or 818 822 2219. I
enjoy. A tip of the hat to those that work Gerry Gillies, Ed Rice, Steve Smith, David am not going anywhere and I will see you
the BBQ every Saturday. The BBQ is the Anderson and last, but not least, our at the Lodge. Thanks to each of you for
"life blood" of our Lodge a "Thank You" Secretary David Naccarato. David, thanks making my decision to become an Elk a
seems insufficient in recognizing your for sticking with me and getting me to the stellar choice on my part.
dedication and physical efforts to pull this finish line.
off week after week.
4 Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477
Sickness and Distress
Alex Rogers, Committee Chair 2-11-20. He was the father of our Dick Johnson, whose daughter seems
Home 805-492-3280 Absent Member, Patricia Harrod. to be doing well after brain surgery.
Cell 805-427-3013 Keep in your prayers: Ed Rice, who is recovering at home
Condolences to: Brooke Oakrey, whose sister, after brain tumor surgery.
Madison, has a brain tumor. Carol Stewart, who is recovering after
The family of Ray Laraway, whose
mother passed away. Ruth Gillies, who had an epidural to surgery.
The family of Sue Maddox, whose son, ease her pain. Leslie Donovan, who is now under
Junior, passed away. John Nau, PER, whose daughter has hospice care.
The family of Carol Harter, PER, been diagnosed with advanced cancer Jerry Serota, who is now under
Atascadero Lodge, who passed away and other medical problems. hospice care. He will accept visitors,
February 8th. Rick Herrera, who is recovering from but call Lisa first.
The family of Sal Aparicio, PER, a hip surgery nicely and up and about. Good News to Report:
member of Santa Barbara Lodge, who Barbara Metzgus, who is in rehab Ed Lees has a new grandchild.
passed away during surgery. following hip replacement surgery.
The family of Robert “Bob” Felts, Greg Metzgus’ daughter Diana, who is
Canoga Park Lodge, who passed away undergoing more treatment.
March Birthdays Purple Pig Honor Roll Crying Towel
Harvey Flam-01 Dan & Karen Martyn, PERs 01-08-20
Leslie Smith-01 Gerry Gillies Capsule Drawing - $500.00
Alan Van Cleave-03 Rose Barrington
“Anonymous” John Gregory Charles, not present
Lyssa Wright-03 Bobby Williams
Scott Armstrone-05 Brian McBreen Lucky 13 - $105.00
James Coon-05 Ray Laraway Greg Metzgus, DL, no winner
Dee Ansell-06 Bill Joseph
Katherine Phillipson-06 Brenda Hagen 01-22-20
Milton Price-06 Paul Stein
Steve Henderson Capsule Drawing #1 - 500.00
David Cundy-07 Steven Ford, not present
Lyssa Wright
Marie Reichelt-07 Capsule Drawing #2 - $25.00
Thomas Hartin-08 Millennium Club Robert Hodgson, not present
Mark Rediger-08 Harold Wankle
Richard Romani-09 Brenda Hagen
Lucky 13 - $120.00
James Lovato-11
Century Club William Ford, no winner
Leonard Benson-12
David Naccarato, PER
Tony Lerner-12 Max Maxwell
Carmine Prizzi-12 Mike Becker
Kim Vu-12
Don Yates-12 Recurring Donors Pull Tab Collections
Semih Sinik-14 Ed Lees
Alex Rogers Thank you everyone for your continuing
Kevin Metzgus-16 support in 2019 of the Ronald McDonald
Carlos Musquiz-16 Terry Gicking, PDDGER
Gerry Gillies
Casey Boggiano-17 Joseph Garcia
Edward Lees-17 Dan Hoffman
Phillip Johnson-19 Inger Hogan
Richard Platt-19 Greg Metzgus, DL
Jill Williams-20 Gregory Sweet
Douglas Bevan-21
Jay Schmidt-21
Gary Erland-22
Douglas Ryan-22 House Charities pull tab collection
Richard Goldner-24 program.
Sally Johnson-24
Alan Ito-25 Please remember to keep collecting those
Donald Shewmon-27 pull tabs, every tab counts. Just drop them
Victoria Novak-28 off at the bar or office and I will pick them
Paul Walker-31 up.
Brenda Hagen, pictured with Esquire
Terry Gicking, PDDGER, received a
certificate in recognition of her 2x Gerry Gillies
Millennium contribution to the Purple Pig.
Antler Antics March 2020 5
New Leaders Stress Communication, Education by GER Robert Duitsman
March is an exciting month in the life of jobs? Knowing what to do must be and their reports are appreciated.
every Lodge. The installation of officers learned, and new officers may not know
must be held after March 15 and no later where to look to get the best information. All eyes are also on Lodge finances.
than April 15. This is the time for new Budget preparation should be underway,
leadership to assume responsibility for the And please, don’t forget to get your with serious thought being given to
governance of the Lodge. committees appointed and provide rightsizing Lodge spending plans to keep
committee members with the information them within anticipated receipts. Too often
A challenge that may exist is the failure to they will need to do their jobs. I’ve often budgets are prepared just because they
properly train new officers for their duties. thought how helpful it would be for every have to be without serious consideration of
Many Lodges have their practices and committee chair to be asked to attend a what will be needed to maintain long term
traditions in some respects, but there are Lodge meeting every month or at least Lodge viability.
fundamental responsibilities provided in every quarter to give a report on the
our statutes that all officers should be activities of the committee. It will provide Please take your budgeting responsibilities
familiar with. Are you holding an officer meeting attendees with updates of seriously to make sure your Lodge will
training program within the Lodge or committee activities, and it will instill in remain a welcoming home for your
district that gives new officers the committee chairs an understanding that the Members for many years to come.
knowledge and tools to help them do their activities of their committees have value
Americanism
The votes have been tallied and we have a gain a deep appreciation for the individuals family go to all events as a guest of the
winner. The Elks have an essay contest who sacrifice everything for our freedom. Grand Lodge. No cost to the family and the
every year and this year the topic is “What top winner, both boy and girl, in 8-9, 10-
does freedom of speech mean to me?” The Unlike Hoop Shoot Students, Americanism 11, 12-13 age groups will have their name
Americanism Essay Contest stirs youth applicants win a cash prize for their essay on a plaque at the Grand Lodge. Looks
pride in America. Grand Lodge once again and if they move up to National judging good on a résumé.
is pleased to offer this national contest to and win at the Grand Lodge level, they are
5th and 6th graders for division 1 and 7th and awarded a United States Savings bond to If you would be interested in helping out
8th graders for division 2. This important the winners of each group. on Americanism or Hoop Shoot contact
patriotic contest gives school kids the Rick Herrera, Americanism chairman and
chance to express their pride in America. The reason the Hoop-Shoot students do not Anna Garcia, Hoop shoot chairperson.
Fostering our youth’s appreciation and receive a cash prize is it will take them out
respect for patriotism is central to of amateur status if they play ball in Rick Herrera
understanding our countries heritage. They college. We have a local shoot, district Americanism Chairman
come to understand the symbols that shoot, state shoot, area shoot and then
represent what this country stands for and national shoot. The shooter and their
Scholarships
The Elks are only 2nd to the United States money. The applicants then compete with an essay and receive $1,000,
government on the amount of scholarships against other students in State and National renewable for 4 years. Gerry Gillies'
we give away. High School Seniors can judging, where winners are awarded grandson is our latest recipient. Also, there
apply in December and be graded on additional college funding. At the National are scholarships available if you are
financial need, community involvement level, the student goes for an interview and disabled and you’re forced to change your
and grade point average. Locally our can receive up to $60,000 for college. Our profession and need to go back to school.
Lodge gives $1,000, $750.00, $500.00 to Lodge has had a couple who have gone all (Hey, I should look into that.)
both boy and girl applicants. The Past the way. Many $20,000 winners have come
Exalted Rulers association, who started the from our Lodge. Currently, 5 of our top 6 Our Scholarship Chairperson is Reem
Frank Rindone scholarship fund, augments winners are going on to State. We’ll see Agel. If this is your passion and want to
the prizes with $500.00, $300.00 and what happens. The Elks award 2.96 million help out Reem in judging scholarship
$200.00. These checks are sent directly to in college scholarships. More information applications, contact the office we will put
the college when the student is registered. visit www.elks/enf/scholars you two together.
The top 6 applicants go up against the other Grand Lodge also has a Legacy David Naccarato, PER
Lodges in our district and receive more Scholarship where grandchildren can apply Lodge Secretary
Letters to the Lodge Dues Notice
Marilyn Cissell, who moved to Montrose, The dues for 2020-2021 have gone out. We
CO, was a huge part of our Conejo Valley dropped 19 this last year for nonpayment.
Days. Her husband was a Past Lounge Half were members less than a year.
Manager.
We must ask ourselves what made me an
She writes: Love and many thanks for Elk and why did I join. At your Initiation,
continuing to send me the Antler Antics. I if you remember the exchange between the
like to know what the Lodge is doing. Esquire and the Exalted Ruler, you are an
Elk because of your solemn and binding
PS: If my Bob was not already in heaven, I obligation, and you have a card to prove it.
know he’d be stopping by daily to have a
Coke with his old friends. David Naccarato, PER
Lodge Secretary
6 Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477
Meet our New Members
Judy Seeger At left and center, Brian McBreen sponsored by ER Dan Hoffman.
sponsored by Darryl Kopacz At right is Sam Siegel, sponsored by Dan Martyn, PER
Candace Suterko Thompson Johnson (L) John Berg
sponsored by Rik Gessler sponsored by Tom Baldridge sponsored by Mike Arkelin
Dennis Albi (R)
(L-R) Miguel Perez, Leo Rodriguez, PER, Sandro Cano and Michael Wharton
sponsored by Terry Gicking, PDDGER
cards and contact in reference to • The PERs continued discussions of the
The PERs Corner Vern’s passing. proposed Outside Absent Members
The PERs met February 6th, 2020 in the • John and Mitzi Nau’s grandson is on a Memorial. The giant eucalyptus tree in
conference room at the Lodge. The special baseball team, representing the designated area has been removed
following announcements and discussions Thousand Oaks, playing in a Kids 13 via PERs donation.
took place: and over World Series tournament in • The PERs will be doing the new
North Carolina. The PERs donated members initiation on February 26th.
• PER Sal Aparicio, Santa Barbara Elks $400 to help him cover costs of going • The PERs are doing the BBQ on
lodge, passed away. Services to be to tournament. Thousand Oaks has the Saturday, February 22, 2020.
held sometime in March. only public school from California in Volunteers needed.
• PER Greg Metzgus’ lady, Barbara, is the tournament.
hospitalized recovering after a hip • The PERs are doing a corned beef and The next PER meeting is scheduled for
replacement operation. cabbage dinner and Leprechaun Races March 3rd at the lodge.
• Thousand Oaks PER Vern Ogden’s at the lodge, Saturday March 14th,
widow, Fay Ogden, is doing well and 2020. PER Mike Flannery is heading Fraternally,
thanks all Thousand Oaks Elks for the up the dinner and needs help.
Tom Ryder, PER/PDDGER
Antler Antics March 2020 7
Law Enforcement and Firefighter Appreciation Night
On February 7th the Thousand Oaks Elks Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand • State Senator Henry Stern
Lodge held their 43rd Law Enforcement and Oaks, and Newbury Park. • United States Congresswoman Julia
Firefighter Appreciation Night. Law Brownley
enforcement officers and firefighters were They have been selected by their respective
honored from both Los Angeles and departments for their outstanding The Elks also presented Deputy Mackenzie
Ventura Counties. performance as individuals dedicated to Spears with the perpetual Sgt. Ron Helus
serving the public for a number of years. award.
They are: Over 125 people attended the event.
• Engineer Chris Sharp, VCFD Honorees Chris Sharp and Francisco
• Deputy Mackenzie Spears, VCSD The recipients received plaques and Espinoza were unable to attend the event
• Captain Jay Fernandez, LACo.FD proclamations from the lodge and various due to family emergencies. Included in
• Deputy Francisco Espinoza, LASD government agencies as follows: photographs are: Mayor Al Adam, Jenny
• Thousand Oaks Lodge #2477 Ho (for Linda Parks), Nancy Frawley (for
Our honorees serve communities within • Thousand Oaks City Council California State Government Jacqui Irwin)
our lodge jurisdiction in both counties • County Supervisor Linda Parks and Capt. Rene Ferguson (presented the
including Hidden Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, • State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin Sgt. Ron Helus Perpetual MemorialAward)
(L-R) Paul Stein, Police-Fire Appreciation Chairman, (L-R) Thousand Oaks City Councilwoman Claudia de-la Pena,
Capt. Jay Fernandez and Battalion Chief Drue Smith, LACo.FD Capt. Jay Fernandez, Paul Stein
and Thousand Oaks Mayor Al Adam
(L-R) Paul Stein, Deputy Mackenzie Spears, VCSD, (L-R) Paul Stein, Capt. Jay Fernandez
Councilwoman Claudia de-la Pena and Mayor Al Adam and Thousand Oaks Councilman Ed Jones
(L-R) Deputy Mackenzie Spears, Capt. Jay Fernandez, (L-R) Karen Helus, wife of LKODD Sgt. Helus VCSD,
Nancy Frawley (representing Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin) Paul Stein, Deputy Mackenzie Spears
and Paul Stein and Capt. Renee Ferguson VCSD
8 Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477
More Pictures from the Law Enforcement and Firefighter Appreciation Night
☞
Take the Elks Trivia Quiz
What year was the Elks founded? ______
What was the original name of the Order?
______________________
The original founders were what
profession? _____________________
Name a President of the United States who
was also a member of the Elks?
______________________
Where is founder Charles Vivian buried?
________________
When was the Elks veteran memorial
dedicated? ______________
Which national holiday originated with the
Elks? _____________
How much was the initial grant to establish
ENF? __________
Antler Antics March 2020 9
2019 - 2020 Elks Ladies 2019 - 2020
Committee Chairpersons Alice Kennedy, President Committee Chairpersons
1st Vice President Alex Rogers Treasurer Charlotte Gessler Parliamentarian Beth Kozlowski
2nd Vice President Karen Naccarato Communications Carol Fredericks Major Project Karen Naccarato
Secretary Rose Barrington Auditor Shirste Gessler Sunshine June Leadam
March Birthdays Please RSVP to Myrna Block. The Officers our Lynn Rodriguez, who won best
01 - Angela Prizzi for 2020/2021 will be President Alice costume in the ladies category and my
03 - Rosa Conde Kennedy, 1st Vice President Alex Rogers, David as Elvis, who won best costume in
06 - Dee Ansell 2nd Vice President Karen Naccarato, the men's category. I want to give a big
11 - Crystal Dool Treasurer Charlotte Gessler and Secretary thank you to Beth for coming forward and
18 - Beverly Cabello Kathy Reichle. Hope to see you there! making this a very eventful evening for the
20 - Jill Williams Major Project Children's Charity. Also
25 - Jessica Stull February 8th was the Elk Ladies Major everyone else who had a hand in making
Project Event chaired by Beth Kozlowski. this night a night to remember - Thank
If you were unable to attend you missed a you!
Hello Ladies! wonderful night of food, music, raffles and
a hilarious performance by the Village Fraternally yours,
March 3rd is our Installation of Officers for People (Dan Hoffman, Paul Stein, Leo
2020/2021. This is an open meeting and Rodriguez, Brenda Hagen and Richard Karen Naccarato
will begin at 6:30 pm. A wonderful buffet Platt). What a blast to the past!! A lot of
prepared by Tom Ryder will be served. people dressed up for the night including
Pictured Highlights from Elks Ladies 70s Party
10 Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477More Pictured Highlights from Elks Ladies 70s Party
Antler Antics March 2020 11Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge Presents…
P.E.R. LEPRECHAUN
NIGHT AT THE RACES….
with a St. Patrickʼs Day Dinner
Corned Beef Dinner with all the Fixings & Dessert
Prepared by PER Mike Flannery & Crew
Saturday March 14th 2020 $18.00
Social Hour 5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm
Races to follow
Opportunity drawing (50-25-25) and Basket Raffles
Net proceeds to benefit the Lodge Memorial Fund.
Tickets are available at the Lodge bar.
No �ckets available a�er March 10th
Please pay by cash or check (Payable to BPOE #2477) only – No credit cards
158 N. Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks
Donations of Liquor for Raffles will be appreciated.
12 Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477Tender, Juicy,
Grilled to Perfection!
They are… “Killer”
Bring your singingtalent
and “KILL IT” with
Jimmy Miller Karaoke!
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AT
THOUSAND OAKS LODGE
805-496-4550
Antler Antics March 2020 13PROJECTS IN PLANING, UNDERWAY OR THINKING STAGE
An Outside Memorial To Our Absent Members
Our absent members are very important to us. In the past as active members they have contributed much to our organization
so there is much we owe their memories. What a better place than a memorial area to remember them.
Location - Upper half of the dirt area previously proposed as horseshoe pits.
Funding - No lodge funds are to be used. Some donated funds have been pledged.
Ideas being considered
• A plaque with memorial ode “WE SHALL MEET BUT WE SHALL MISS THEM" inscribed on the plaque.
• An oversized Vacant Chair
• A rock waterfall and pond
• A Display with the names of our departed members. To be updated when current members become Absent
Members.
Game Area (Newly Designated)
As an area for relaxation and fun, what is better than a place for some friendly competition? Some current ideas are to
establish two bean bag/corn hole game sets and a shuffleboard court. This area is adjacent to the picnic tables and is great for
those who might want to have an afternoon place to meet with friends for a little relaxation. It’s great for kids’ and adults’
birthday parties. The Trustees and Officers are planning construction of a more permanent wall between the picnic tables and
the parking lot. This will make that area more private and open for toddies while relaxing and picnicking outdoors.
Location - Lower half of dirt area previously proposed for horseshoe pits
Funding - No lodge funds are to be used. Some donated funds have been pledged.
Flag Retirement Pit Area
This area is to be cleaned up and made more presentable to users.
Location - Already established
Funding - No lodge funds are to be used. Some donated funds have been pledged.
Picnic Area/Parking Lot Fence
The cedar fence has been discolored by sprinklers and rain. The object is to power wash and stain the fence prior to working
other projects in area. Terry Gicking has started power washing the fence.
In The Thinking Stage
Cementing in the area under the picnic tables and covering the open area between the picnic tables and the building. This
would make the picnic area larger and provide an outside area very suitable for large activities.
Funding - Right now these are considered donation projects but there is a possibility the committee could squeeze some
funding out of the Lodge assets.
NOTE
The big eucalyptus tree in the planned memorial area has been removed thanks to a donation by the PERs. As these projects
are for the good of the Lodge and its members, we need your ideas, suggestions and help. Please contact me 805-497-1853
to be updated on the progress to date or E-mail me at kr3tcr@verizon.net
Current Committee Members
Gary Berg, Rick Herrera, Terry Gicking, Bobby Williams, Dan Hoffman, Pat Jellander, Mike Flannery, Steve Kerman, Tom
Ryder.
Thanks for taking the time to review and consider our activities. Please help us!
Tom Ryder, PER/PDDGER
14 Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477Officers 2019-2020
Exalted Ruler Daniel Hoffman Tiler John Betancourt
Leading Knight Leo Rodriguez, PER Inner Guard Gregg Miraglia
Loyal Knight Richard Platt Esquire Terry Gicking, PDDGER
Lecturing Knight Adam Smith Chaplain Adelaide Wavra
Secretary David Naccarato Officer at Large Jean Miraglia, PER
Treasurer William Joseph
Trustees 2019 - 2020 Elk of the Year David Anderson
One Year Dan Martyn, PER Officer of the Year Pam Price
Two Year Raymond Laraway Citizen of the Year Reem Agel
Three Year Rich Lucariello
Four Year Darryl Kopacz
Five Year Ed Lees Grand Exalted Ruler Outstanding Member Award Recipients
Jim Moye, PER and Art Garcia
2019 - 2020 Committees reporting to the Exalted Ruler
Antler Antics Membership: David Naccarato, PER
Editor & Email Distribution: Steve Smith, PER Investigation: John Betancourt, Richard Platt and Alex Rogers
USPS Mailing: Juanita Feamster David Naccarato, PER, Chair Officers and
Orientation:
Website: Steve Smith, PER Terry Gicking, PER/PDDGER
Lapsed and Stray Elks: David Naccarato, PER
Auditing and Accounting Committee: Art Garcia
Maintenance: “Max” Maxwell
Barbeque: Dan Hoffman
Grounds: Ben Rieger
Photography: Adelaide Wavra and Andy Knupp
Facilities: Tom Hartin, Dean Reichle and Jeff Conyers
Protocol: Karen Martyn, PER
Greeters: Dorothy Murray and Kathy Moye
Presiding Justice: John Moran
PER Association President: Jean Miraglia, PER
Grants Coordinator: David Naccarato, PER
2019 - 2020 Committees reporting to the Leading Knight
Bar Liaison: Dan Martyn, PER Community Activities: Leo Rodriguez, PER
Major Project/Purple Pig: Arthur Garcia Sickness and Distress: Alex Rogers
Bequests & Living Trusts: Arthur Garcia Charity Matters: Leo Rodriguez, PER
Elks National Foundation: Leo Rodriguez, PER El Konejo Kampers: Jim Porter
Christmas Basket Program: Leo Rodriguez, PER Christmas Tree Lot: Carlos Muzquiz
2019 - 2020 Committees reporting to the Loyal Knight
Kitchen Liaison: Richard Platt Calendar: Richard Platt
Lodge Activities: Richard Platt Conejo Valley Days: Tom Hartin
Flag Day, Flag Retirement: Richard Platt Mediator: Rick Rodgers
Government Relations: Richard Platt Mothers Day: Adam Smith
Elks Memorial Service: Adam Smith Inaugural Ball: Richard Platt
Veteran Services: Tom Ryder, PDDGER Law Enforcement/Firefighter Appreciation: Paul Stein
Public Relations: Adelaide Wavra
2019 - 2020 Committees reporting to the Lecturing Knight
Youth Activities: Adam Smith Scouting: Steve Henderson
Hoop Shoot: Anna Garcia Americanism: Rick Herrera
Drug Awareness: Adam Smith Dictionary Program: Steve Woodlief
Scholarships: Reem Agel Youth Appreciation Night: Adam Smith
Antler Antics March 2020 15Official Publication of the Thousand
Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 - B.P.O.E. Non-Profit Org.
2330 Los Feliz Drive U.S. Postage Paid
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Change Service Requested Thousand Oaks, CA
POSTERMASTER: Permit #237
DATED MATERIAL: DO NOT DELAY
Office Phone: 805-496-2477
Facsimile: 805-496-9087
Office Email: toelks2477@gmail.com
Lounge Phone: 805-496-4550
Website: www.elks2477.com
Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 2 3:00 PM Mon. - Fri.
El Konejo Kampers:
elkonejokampers.oaksdata.com
Past Exalted Rulers
1972-73 *Marvin D. Smith 1997-98 *John Kelly
1973-74 Erle Pittman, PDDGER 1998-99 Chet Kozlowski
Lounge Hours 1974-75 *Richard Flake 1999-00 Richard Goldner, PDDGER
(Unless otherwise noted) 1975-76 *Bill Wagner 2000-01 Jacob Panczak
Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 1976-77 *John E. Henry 2001-02 John D’Ambrogio
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - Closing 1977-78 *Robert McKee, PDDGER 2002-03 Don Booker
Friday: 10:00 AM - Closing 1978-79 *Frank J. Rindone, PDDGER 2003-04 Greg Metzgus, PDDGER, DL
1979-80 *Edward F. Stogsdell 2004-05 *Jay Block
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 2005-06 *Sally Claunch
1980-81 *Frank “Tex” Hastie
1st & Last Sundays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 1981-82 *Robert Hardy 2006-07 David Naccarato
All other Sundays: Noon - 6:00 PM 1982-83 *A. John Nichols 2007-08 Catherine Koeritz
1983-84 John Nau 2008-09 *George Meehan
1984-85 Vern Ogden* 2009-10 Terry Gicking, PDDGER
1985-86 Dan Snyder 2010-11 *Harry Brockwell
Lodge Meetings 1986-87 Bill Lloyd, PDDGER, PDL, PSP 2011-12 Steve Smith
1987-88 *John E. Henry 2012-13 Leo Rodriguez
Regular business meetings are at 7:00 PM 1988-89 *Ted Lipka 2013-14 Terry Baker
every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 1989-90 Don Skinner 2014-15 Dan Martyn
1990-91 *Don Ansell 2015-16 Jim Moye
3rd Wednesday of the Month 1991-92 *Gary Sleigh 2016-17 Mike Flannery
Trustee Meeting: 6:00 PM 1992-93 Tom Ryder, PDDGER 2017-18 Jean Miraglia
House Committee Meeting: 7:30 PM 1993-94 *Jim Wallace 2018-19 Karen Martyn
1994-95 *George Pekow
1995-96 Gil Riding, PDDGER By Affiliation:
1996-97 *Jack Loughran 1981-82 *Robert L. Thornton, PDDGER
2001-02 Bill Sternberg
*Deceased 1999-00 *Ralph Vester
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