The Elks ThunderGreen Valley, AZ Lodge No. 2592

AN ALL-AMERICAN LODGE 1995-1996 and 2000-2001

Green Valley

From the Exalted Ruler

Phyliss Curran

OCTOBER 2008Vol. 28, No.39

Being an Elk means being involved in many aspects of Elkdom i.e. Charity,

Community, Veterans, Youth, Senior Citizens, and Fellow Elks in need. The food bank needs our help in keeping the shelves full, please support our food drive on October 12th at the Elktoberfest “FILL A TRUCK WITH FOOD.” October is Hunger Awareness Month. Get involved with the veterans on November 11th and attend the ceremony at the cemetery. The veterans need current magazines, books, clothes, stamps and games. Our Youth programs are always looking for help, get involved with the volunteer groups

in the Lodge and most importantly get involved in recruiting new members. To all Committee Chairs persons, remember to get our new members involved in your activities and make them feel welcome and wanted. On October 26, 2008, together with Green Valley Assistance Services, we are doing a fund raiser to help the less fortunate in our Community. The theme for this event is “Chili Bowl.” It is open to the public. These are a few of the ways we can all get involved “WE REAP WHAT WE SOW”.

“TOGETHER WE CAN TOGETHER WE WILL”

The Luau was a huge success and thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped. We raised $2,354.00 for our Elks National Foundation. Our Chairperson Frank Sturdevant was very happy with the money raised. A special thank you to Sharon Stair for the beautiful gifts she donated for the raffle. Sharon is one of our waitress/bartenders. On Thursday, September 11, 2008, I hope we all flew the American Flag. Shortly after 9/11 this country was a sea of American Flags but what happened to those flags? They have all but disappeared. Our American Flag is the fabric of this country and together we can conquer all. We should not forget this tragic day. Let’s honor those who perished in this tragedy and those who today are fighting abroad and home to protect our freedom’s. Why wait for a tragedy to fly our Flag? Why not fly it everyday? “GOD BLESS AMERICA”. Christmas is just around the corner and it is

time to start raising funds for our various programs for the Seniors, especially Adopt A Senior and the Seniors at Del Coronado. We are designating the “STEAK FRY” on November 9, 2008, for our Senior Programs and this is also the official visitation of our State President Homer Sylvers and his Lady Vera. Please come and get to know our President Homer Sylvers and support our Senior Programs. Our Community Activities Chairperson Nancy Shelton and Gary Roth will be hosting an Antique Car Show on November 13, 2008. Admission canned food donation, lots of hot dogs and dancing to D.J. Jack. This event will be open to the public. Our food bank is in dire need of food; please help our less fortunate.

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THE ELKS THUNDERPublished monthly by

B.P.O.E.. Lodge No. 25922951 S. Camino MercadoGreen Valley, AZ. 85614

e-mail: bpoe2592@aol.com webpage- www.greenvalleyelks.org520-625-2592

2008 - 2009 LODGE OFFICERSExalted Ruler ......................................................... Phyllis Curran (Tom)Leading Knight ......................................................Tom Shanahan (June)Loyal Knight ..............................................................Jack Najar (Peggy)Lecturing Knight ...........................................................Pat Hudson (Jim)Secretary .......................................................Tom Curran, PER (Phyllis)Treasurer .................................................Raymond “Ray”Austin (Betty)Esquire .........................................................Arturo Gabaldon (Rosanna)Chaplain ...................................................................Cheryl Ponzo (Jack)Tiler .................................................................... Rose Mattarocci (Tom)Inner Guard ...............................................................................................Organist ............................................................Tamara Kahrimanis(Reg)Five-Year Trustee ..........................................................Ray Zucker, PERFour-Year Trustee ............................................ Tom Bright, PER (Twyla)Three-Year Trustee .........................................Mayme Specht, PER (Jim)Two-Year Trustee ........................Chuck George PDDGER, PER (Kathi)One-Year Trustee ............................................Bert Imse, PER (Dorothy)Presiding Justice .......................................... Walter Henderson (Carolyn)Mediator ................................................................. Chuck Shipman (Pat)COMMITTEE-CHAIRS Auditing & Accounting ..............................................Arturo Gabaldon Membership ..................................................................Denny Scanlan Indoctrination ............................................................................ Tom Curran, PER Investigation ........................................................... Marty McCauley & Ray Harp Lapsation .................................................................. Tom Curran, PERCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ....................................... Nancy Shelton/Gary Roth LODGE ACTIVITIES ...............................................................All Chair Officers Americanism .................................................................Sandy Schmidt Protocol .................................................................................. Tom Curran, PERGovernment Relations ............................................................... Wally Geno, PER Flag Day ..........................................................................Hans Boensel Memorial Day .............................................................................Susan TrecartinNational Veterans Service Comm. .....Hans Boensel, Ed Orford & Nick Nickolas Public Relations/Publicity ............................................................Carol Sturdevant Elks National Foundation ......................................... Frank Sturdevant

OTHER ACTIVITIES Accident Prevention ............................................ Mayme Specht, PER Community Image ........................................................ Tom Shanahan Historian .................................................................... Frank SturdevantHouse Committee ................................................................................Ray Greeley Bulletin Advertising/Editor .................................................................Betty Austin Elks Major Projects ....................................................Carol Sturdevant Sexual Harassment. ............................John Reed, Walter Settles, Rose Mattarocci Sickness and Distress ...........................................................Tom Mattarocci, PERENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES Music.......................................................................Phyllis Curran, ER Golf .................................................................................. Tom Rogers Bingo ............................................................................ Mike Wilkeson Bowling ............................................................................ Matt Medina Greeters .......................................... Chuck Shipman & Lee Mambretti Pancake Breakfast .......................... Rudy Sweisfurth & Jerry ConnersPER Association President .................................................................... Tom Bright, PER Secretary ............................................................... Sonny Abbott, PER Photography .............................................................. Jim Smith & Ken Haley Ritual Team Coach .................... Tom Curran, PER, Bill Nevelle, PER YOUTH ACTIVITIES ....................................................Cheryl Ponzo Drug Awarness ....................................................................Jack Ponzo Hoop Shoot ...................................................................Sandy Schmidt Soccer Shoot-out .................................................................. Jack Najar Student of the Month/Scholarship ............................ Tom Bright, PER Essay Contest .................................................................. Larry Kossak Webmaster ............................................. Arturo Gabaldon, Pat Hudson Bulletin Publisher..................................................... Tom Curran, PER

PAST EXALTED RULERS BY AFFILIATION Elmer L. Abbott Richard E. McCauley William Atkins Robert Miller Dean Brown L.C. (Bill) Nevelle PSPPDD Jim Collins Gerald Oleson John Deady* Alfred P. Pakan* Bill Durall Jack D. Reeder Charles George PDD Larry Romero Edward F. King* William Scheffer William Lampright William Young Mike Julya

*Deceased

2The deadline for receiving all material for publication is October 14th

PAST EXALTED RULERS OF LODGE No. 2592

1979-1980 John W. Kachel* 1992-1993 Robert C. Barry* 1980-1982 James Christensen* 1993-1994 Richard E.. Flake1981-1982 Arnold R. Peterson 1994-1995 Wally Geno1982-1983 Nicholas S. Vitale* 1995-1996 Cliff Skogstrom1983-1984 Donald F. Ehritt 1996-1997 L.C. (Bert) Imse 1984-1985 John E.. Bold* 1997-1998 James A. Specht1985-1986 Arthur R. Flood PDD 1998-1999 Leo PavlovichPDDSVP1986-1987 W. Wesley Percy* 1999-2000 Leo PavlovichPDDSVP1987-1988 Roy Youngblood* 2000-2001 Hugh T. Hall*1988-1989 William H. Bulman Sr. 2001-2002 Tom Mattarocci1989-1990 Ralph E.. Seaton 2002-2003 Mayme Specht1990-1991 John A. Boyajean* 2003-2004 Charles “Chuck” Fitch1991-1992 Raymond C. Zucker 2004-2005 Charles “Chuck” Frey* Deceased 2005-2006 Tom Curran 2006-2007 Tom Bright 2007-2008 Jim Kear

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SECRETARY’S DESK

I get phone calls on why applications are not processed in a timely manner, well there are many reasons. As I explained in August issue,

the fact that we have only one meeting in July and August can cause a delay. When we don’t get back the reference letters the Investigative Committee will not allow the applicant to be proposed until such time as the paper work is back, this is a Statute. So please be patient. Last Tuesday, I walked by the dirt parking lot at the entrance to our porperty and I noticed six or seven vehicles had parked in a semi-circle towards the front of parking lot. This cut off the rest of the parking lot so nobody could use it. Please be considerate of other patrons who find it hard to get a spot to park. We need all the available parking spots to hold our winter visitors. Friendly reminder: We do not have table service in the lounge. Please return your glasses before leaving your table. Thank you for your cooperation.

Fraternally, Tom

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LEADING KNIGHT

“And its motto is CHARITY”. These words are spoken by the Leading Knight to every new member at Initiation. What does CHARITY

really mean. Webster defines it in many ways, (1) Benevolence, (2) a voluntary giving of money or help to those in need, (3) the love of man for his fellow man. The first definition is self-explanatory; after all we are the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Secondly, all of us have donated money or our time here at the Lodge to support the many charities that require our assistance here in Green Valley and throughout the State and our Great Country. Let’s look at number three, “love of man for fellow man”. Of course Webster has not gotten politically correct, and doesn’t include our fellow woman, but as Elks we certainly do. Every day we are given new opportunities to share good times, and thoughts with our fellow Elks. In our daily lives we can show each other love and respect, look for the good in each other, and listen to each other, which in turn is of course----CHARITY.

Fraternally,Tom Shanahan

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ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS

September 15th was our first tour to the Steele Children’s Research Center since the tours resumed. Another tour will be scheduled in

October. Please call me at 429-7811 or see me at the Lodge if you haven’t signed up and would like to go on a tour. The Elks at Sea Cruise was cancelled because of lack of interest. Another cruise will be scheduled if enough interest is expressed. Sunday, November 30, 2008, is the date for the AEMP Southern District fund raiser. Doors will open at 3 pm and a raffle and silent auction will be held; dinner will be served at 5 pm; and dancing will be from 6 pm to 9 pm. Midlife Crisis will provide the music and Chef Fred will offer either prime rib or chicken cordon blue. Items are needed for the silent auction and raffle. If you have anything you would like to donate please see or call me. I hope that you will mark this on you calendar and plan to attend and enjoy a great evening of entertainment and support AEMP. Our Lodge purchased a copy of the video of Emma Nichole Miller who was born 12 weeks premature. She was at the NICU at UMC and Dr. Allen Beddrick supervised her care. Emma is now home and is doing very well. This video will be shown at Indoctrination as soon as we receive our copy. This video is a real eye opener about how important it is for us to support AEMP. The Youth Camp hosted twenty-four groups this season. The last groups are scheduled for October. A tentative date for the second weekend in November is scheduled for closing the camp for the winter months. If you would like to participate please call me. Last but not least, please remember AEMP when you plan your charitable giving. Donations are down and your help is really needed. If you would like more information about the various ways to make donations let me know. I have forms for the 365 club and the 500 club. Memorial gifts are also always appreciated. Thank you to all who support AEMP. Children’s laughter is what we are after.

Fraternally,Carol Sturdevant

Chairperson Arizona Elks Major Projects

Some time ago I read this article by Linda Lewandowski and I would like to share it with you.

ELKS GARDEN

Come to the garden alone, while the dewis till on the rose.

For the garden of daily living,plant three rows of Peas.

Plant four rows of Squash

1. Squash Gossip 2. Squash Indifference 3. Squash Grumbling 4. Squash Selfishness

Plant four rows of Lettuce

1. Lettuce be Faithful 2. Lettuce be kind 3. Lettuce be Patient 4.Lettuce really Love One Another

No garden is without Turnips

1. Turnip for Meetings 2. Turnip for Service 3. Turnip to help One Another

To conclude our garden we must have

Thyme

1. Thyme for Each Other 2. Thyme for Family 3. Thyme for Friends

Water Freely with Patience and Cultivate with Love

THANK YOU LINDA

Fraternally,Phyllis Curran

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Green Valley Paint & Varnish, Inc.

Interior/ExteriorCeiling/Drwall RepairCabinet RefinishingMike Lurkins Owner

648-2271

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS!

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Here we are at the beginning of October, where did the summer go? This is an exciting month, we have the Elktoberfest on the

12th. and we’re going to try to fill the Green Valley Community Food Bank van with items to help our neighbors who are needing a little help at this time. We’re having a Chili Fest on the 26th in conjunction with the Green Valley Assistance Services. October is “Hunger Awareness Month” so we thought it would be fun to get together and have some fun and help a worthy cause. For $5.00 and a few non-perishable items there will be three kinds of chili, corn bread, cookies and coffee and a good time. The members of this lodge are very generous and I really appreciate the way you step up to the plate in times of need. If we all work together we can make a difference and have some fun doing it.

Fraternally Nancy Shelton

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING

The Elks Annual Christmas Party for the Veterans at the SAVAHCS will be on Friday, December 19, 2008 starting at 6 PM. We will provide presents for all the patients; have live entertainment and refreshments in the auditorium. Based upon the number of patients who were in the hospital last year, we expect to provide presents for approximately 500 Veterans. 350 patients at the hospital and another 150 at care centers around the area. Since there are few ladies in the Medical Center, we suggest your gifts be primarily for men. I will check on the number of women in the

Medical Center and see that presents will be available for all. If you can send your wrapped presents or cash donations so they will reach us by December 12, 2008, this will allow us enough time to purchase and gift-wrap any additional presents needed for the patients. For your convenience you may send your wrapped presents/cash donations to my address, or to Tucson Lodge # 385. Please do not send checks or cash to the SAVAHCS for they are deposited into the VAMC General Fund and we cannot retrieve them. Checks should be made out to Elks Veterans Service Committee and sent to P.O. Box 2456, Cortaro AZ 85652. Remember that all Elks and their quest are welcomed at the Christmas Party. We have to go up into the wards and Santa will give presents to all the Veterans that cannot make it down to the party. We have a need for volunteers to go up into the wards and bring as many of the Veterans that can come down to the auditorium. This is a very rewarding task and many volunteers are needed to achieve the success of this task. This year slippers are again really needed, but underwear, socks, shirts, sweaters, lap robes, bathrobes and toilette items are always needed. Please wrap your presents before sending them to us. You can get hold of me at (520) 400-4806.

Fraternally YoursDavid L. Gnuschke VA/VS Rep South

My Address Tucson Lodge #3857137 North Camino Verde 1800 North Oracle Rd

Tucson AZ 85743 Tucson AZ 85705

WINning with Major Projects

Linda LewandowskiDirector, Arizona Elks Major Projects

Contributing to Arizona Elks Major Projects continues to be a WIN-WIN for all involved. Of course, the WINS for the kids

are first and foremost. Baby Emma Nichole Miller personifies the WINS resulting from our support for Dr. Alan Bedrick and his staff at the Neonatology Intensive Care Unit at UMC. Emma was born more than three months early. Due to the incredible care she received while in the NICU, Emma is home—outgrowing her clothes, cooing, smiling and generally delighting her family. Ask proud grandparents Tom and Judi Miller about Emma—want to bet they have a picture or two to share? And then there are the hundreds of children who spent time at the Arizona Elks Youth Camp this summer. Nearly 950 children, leaders and family Our participation in these events helps kids all the while we’re having fun. Talk about WIN-WIN! There’re two other WINS. Monetary and gifts in kind donations are fully tax deductible. But, the best WIN, volunteering, gives us a sense of satisfaction that is absolutely priceless. If you can make a financial donation, no matter the amount, it would help so much. However, if your dollars are scarce, why not volunteer to help run an AEMP fund raiser at the lodge or sell a few raffle tickets? Lots of opportunities for those WINS! Members experienced Mother Nature at her finest while learning teamwork, self esteem or family values. And they thought they were just having fun! OK, so what about the WINS for us? There are multiple ways in which to contribute toward children’s laughter. Many of these contributions involve fun and fellowship with other Elks and their families. After all, who doesn’t love a party? For instance, Elks volunteer to work at the Youth Camp, making improvements and keeping it in shape. Others volunteer to be Camp Hosts. And then there are the fund raising events hosted by lodges: Ho Downs, Pig Roasts, Christmas in July, Charity Balls, dinners, picnics, golf tournaments and Horsie Races, just to name a few.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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AMERICANISM

When an American says that he loves his country, he means not only that he loves the New England hills, the prairies glistening

in the sun, the wide and rising plains, the great mountains, and the sea. He means that he loves an inner air, an inner light in which freedom lives and in which a man can draw the breath of self-respect.

~Adlai Stevenson

Fraternally,Sandy Schmidt

DRUG AWARNESS BROCHURE AWARDS

Pictured below are the Second Place winners in the Drug Awareness Brochure Contest by Division (L to R) South District DDGER Thomas A. Vaclavek, Green Valley Exalted Ruler, Phyllis Curran; Nogales Lodge Exalted Ruler, Ramon Felix and South District Drug Awareness Chairman Wayne Burns.

Pictured are Phyllis Curran presenting a check for $2345 to Frank Sturdevant, Chairman of Elks National Foundation.

In August the Lodge hosted a Hawaiian Luau to raise money for Elks National Foundation (ENF). The mission of ENF is to help

Elks build stronger communities. This pledge is fulfilled by investing in communities where Elks live and work. ENF provides tomorrow’s leaders, our youth, with a healthy beginning. They do this with scholarships, drug prevention programs, athletic programs such as Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot, and Dictionary and Thesaurus programs. ENF never forgets our veterans. They also help the state Elks Associations accomplish their charitable objectives; and they fund projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities.

BLOOD DRIVE

On Thursday, October 16, 2008, our Lodge will host its second platelet drive from 9 am to 2 pm. They will do pre-screening tests

during the day for any of you who would like to find out if you are a candidate for giving platelets and/or would like to learn more about the program. On Monday, October 20, 2008, we will be holding another blood drive from 8 am to 2 pm. At the time I wrote this we had fifty donors scheduled. The Red Cross has told us that they could accommodate up to 100 donors if we can sign them up! If you haven’t signed up and would like to you can sign up in the Lobby Tuesday and Friday nights from 4 pm to 7 pm. If that is not convenient for you please call me any time at 429-7811. Remember that if these dates are not convenient for you, then you can give at another site and request that our Lodge receive credit for your donation. Another way that you can support this program is by way of a monetary donation. The American Red Cross Blood Services of the Arizona Region must collect approximately 2100 units of blood weekly to ensure that there is an adequate supply of blood to meet patients needs in our region and nationally. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. Together we can save lives.

Fraternally,Carol Sturdevant,

Chairperson Blood Drive

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David Bloomer ............................................................William Heil 4201 Ss. Emelita Dr. Andres Gabaldon ................................................... Arturo Gabaldon 348 E. Calle Garbillo Evelyn Habel .............................................................Jeanie Brausse 2271 N. Avenida Del Polen Milton Hollinger .......................................................James Sammis 988 W. Tenniel Dr. David J. Larson .........................................................Carroll Walker 1103 N. Rams Head Rd. Robert Bruce Montogomery ........................................... Earl Wood 1021 W, Vuelta Del Yaba Michael Peake ............................................................Nick Nicholas 1925 E. Orchid Lane Joseph Sigismonti ................................................William Wiseman 5727 S. Atasocosa Peak Dr. Richard Strohman ..............................................William Lampright 1529 Pacana Way Richard Cox ...............................................................Nick Nickolas 54 N. Bent Ridge Dr. CR ....................Lancaster, CA #1625 Richard Pratt ............................................................... Matt Higgins 5961 S. Scarlet Sky Pl CR .................Carmichael, CA #2103 Mervin Anderson ...................................................... Phyllis Curran 956 S. Los Lomas Cir. TD ........................Waterloo, IA #290 George Baier IV ............................................................ Tom Curran P.O. Box 4545 TD ...........San Luis Obispo, CA #322 Richard Poligala ............................................................ Tom Curran 3711 Rustling Oaks TD ................. San Antonio, TX #216

COMMITTEE AND STAFF ACTION UNDERWAY ON THESE APPLICATIONS

FOR AFFILIATION(by initiation, unless otherwise)

MEMBERSHIP STATUSAUGUST 2008

Number of members 4/01/08 ......................2423 Year -to- Date Increases: Initiates................................ 64 Transfers ins......................... 13 Reinstatements..................... 02 +79 Decreases: Dropped............................. ... 17 Transfer outs........................... 03 Absolute Dimits.................... 03 Deceased................................ 23 -46Year -to- Date net.......................................................... +51Number Delinquents..................................................... - 126Number of Members 8/29/08 ....................................... 2330Applications on hand 67

HOUSE COMMITTEE

Ray Greeley, ChairmanNancy Collins

Bob Monk, Larry Romero

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NATIONAL PATRIOTISM WEEK

Lynne Skelton, Mayor of the Town of Sahuarita, Arizona presented our Lodge, Green Valley Elks #2592, with a Proclamation in

honor of “National Patriotism Week”. The Proclamation recognized September 11-15 as National Patiotism Week and expressed gratitude for the privilege of American Citizenship and recognized the appropriate celebrations and observances held during the week. Carol Sturdevant, Public Relations Chairperson accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Lodge and Exalted Ruler Phyllis Curran.

Pictured are: Carol Sturdevant, Public Relations Chairperson and Nancy Skelton, Mayor of the Town of Sahuarita.

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SICKNESS AND DISTRESSTom Mattarocci - Chairman

Please contact me at 520-393-0135 if you know of anyone who is seriously ill or in a hospital or nursing home. We will gladly send a card or visit them and let them know that we care and are thinking of them. Jean Gray, Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain, will send a card to any member or spouse who is a member in the Auxiliary. If you hear of the death of a member, please notify our Office Secretary, Betty Austin (520-625-2592), who will send a condolence card and, if necessary, will issue a spouse card to the widow/widower.

Fraternally,Tom

IN MEMORY OF

Maurine H. Stoll

by

Russell F. Stoll

Mary E. Payne

by

William G. Payne

In Memoriam

He has passed into the light which is beyond the valley of the Shadow of Death.

The places that have known him shall know him no more, But his virtues are written upon the tablets

of love and memory

TOM BENNETT

Born: February 22, 1928 Glen Ellyn, IllinoisInitated: February 24, 1994

Passed Away: September 7, 2008

JOHN MINER

Born: July 8, 1939 Woodstock, IllinoisInitiated: September 24, 2007Passed Away: August 29, 2008

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www.walterhenderson.com

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ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION

I am pleased with the initial response to my challenge of one thousand donating $10 and two hundred more members achieving a goal of $100. October has been designated as Elks National Foundation month so it would be wonderful if we all could re-double our efforts toward this goal. I

continue to be very proud of the B.P.O.E. and how we do care about our communities and by foundation giving we have created a bit of eternity for ourselves because our gifts keep on giving forever. Below is a gift card that you can use to make a donation and leave with the Lodge secretary, Tom Curran. Also, there are donation envelopes at the Greeters desk. Proud to be an Elk.

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ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION

NAME:____________________________________________________________________ MR. MRS. MS. LAST FIRST INITAL CHECK ONE

ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________

CITY:_____________________________________STATE:_____________________ZIP:______________

Enclosed is my donation of $10___________ $100___________ or other:____________

I would like to make a Pledge of $__________________ With an initial donation of $________________

Signature:_______________________________________________________________ Member no.______________

STUDENTS RECEIVING THESAURUS

Continental School fourth-grade students, left: Gillian Minnehan, Orion Jones, Chandler Tanori, Devyn DeBoer, Emily Seamans,

and Mary Callahan with (back left) Project Chair Tamara Kahrimanis and Exalted Ruler Phyllis Curran. Those pictured and 55 other students received a thesaurus from the Green Valley Elks Lodge #2952. Another 216 dictionaries were awarded to the second-graders of Sahuarita Primary School.

9-11 MEMORIAL DINNER

On September 11, 2008, the fifth dinner was hosted at Green Valley Elks Lodge #2592. The dinner is held to recognize firefighters

and police officers for their service, and to recognize and remember the service that was so courageously demonstrated on 9/11. We also stood together to remember the thousands of Americans who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Off duty emergency response people and their families were guests of honor. Dinner was also prepared at each of the firestations in Green Valley by the Elks. There were about 160 people at the dinner. Chef Fred prepared the meal and the Ladies Auxiliary set up the dinning area and served the meal. The dinner was organized and planned by Frank Sartanowicz who is Chairman of 9/11 Memorial Dinners.

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WELCOME

PLEASE EXTEND A HANDSHAKE AND

WELCOME TO THESE NEW MEMBERS

Eleanor BrysaczWilliam Frensley

John & Dolores GiebPaula Kjorlie

George & Marilyn SavaryTomas ScarlettRussell Stoll

Lyle & Malinda Wheeler

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees have faced many issues lately, but none any more

compelling than maintenance and operation of the buildings Air Conditioning systems. The original building was occupied in 1982 and was configured with six A/C units. These are very large single or dual stage units. Of the six original’s one was updated in 1993. The others are totally original. Our research has indicated that the normal

service life of a commercial air conditioning unit in this environment is fifteen years. Over the time of service on the part of this equipment many different maintenance providers have been employed. The result is that the maintenance has not been consistent and the units are currently in poor maintenance. To address these needs the Board has employed Johnson Controls, Inc. to restore, as close as possible, the units to their original specifications. We must remember that these units are eleven years beyond their service of life. It is therefore imperative that a replacement plan be developed. Johnson Controls has offered a plan in which they will service and maintain our current systems and each year for five years replace one unit or a priority basis. The priority will be established after examining the condition of each of the original units. The examination will be conducted jointly by Johnson and representatives of the Board. This program will need to be extended to permit updating of all needed units. The average cost per year over the five year period will be $22,042 which includes maintenance service, and one replacement air conditioner/heater. We know that our members join us in supporting the need or these improvements. We cannot allow deferred maintenance and/or replacement to be postponed or not performed. To do so would result temporary or possibly lack to operate our Lodge home.

To enter into a 5 year contract with Johnson Controls to maintain the 10 Air Conditioner/Heaters and to replace on a priority basis

one each year for the 5 years of the contract. Five of these units are from the original construction making them 25 years old. The rest have been installed at various times. The total cost of the contract will be $110,240.00 or $22,042 per year payable in four instalments each year.

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PROPOSED BY THE GREEN VALLEY ELKS LODGE #2592 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ELKS SOCCER SHOOT

The Elks Soccer shoot was held at Sahuarita Park on Saturday, September 27, 2009. Children

from 4 years old to 13 years old participated. Winners of the event will also participate in the District Soccer Shoot which is held in Tucson. On Monday night, October 6, 2008 an awards presentation will be held at the Green Valley Elks Lodge.

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PANCAKESBISCUITS AND GRAVY

SCRAMBLED EGGSBACON AND SAUSAGE

JUICE AND COFFEE

Time 8:30-12 Noon$6.00 Per PersonTickets at the Door

Elks and their guests are welcome

Birthday coupon validWednesdays & Thursdays

Only

OCTOBER 2008GREEN VALLEY ELKS

B.P.O.E.. #2592For those Elk Members of #2592 in good standing having a birthday this month, this coupon is good for the menu price of one entrée (not to exceed $10.00)

Please make reservations with the Hostess.(Present coupon to server when ordering)

Name: _________________________________

Date of Birth: ___________________________

Membership No: _________________________*Must be a Member with a valid card.

This does not include Widows or Spouses.(Coupon not valid after October 31st)

ELKS BINGONow starts at 1PM

1. EARLY-BIRD COVERALL E. FOR Elks - $100.00 2. JUNIOR JACKPOT - $500.00 Starts at 52 numbers progresses weekly 3. SENIOR JACKPOT - $1000.00 Starts at 52 numbers progresses bi-weekly Consolation $200.00 4. 16 GAMES IN ALL $70.00 Minimum

ELKS LODGEEvery Tuesday 1:00 p.m.

All Year Long

**PUBLIC INVITED**

OCTOBER 19

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From TheElks’Auxiliary .

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AUXILIARY CALENDAR October, 2008

Board Meeting: October 1st 2:00 p.m. – Antler RoomLuncheon: October 8th

Social Hour: 11:30 a.m. Luncheon 12:15 p.m. Program 1:15 p.m.

MENU:In honor of Columbus Day: Baked Ziti w/garlic bread, vegetable,

Walnut whipped cream cake********

PROGRAM:Patricia Gonzales, Personal Trainer on Fitness

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Reservations for the October luncheon are due the first Wednesday of the month by 3:00 p.m. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED!! Send check for $9.50. Elks Auxiliary members and their guests only. Mail to Elks Auxiliary P.O. Box 1493 Green Valley, Arizona 85622-1493. Call Carol Greer, 648-2032, CJ Settles, 648-0825 or Dorothy Riley, 648-3117 reservation chairpersons for any other information.

We warmly welcome our newest Auxiliary members: Emily Mossman, Marilyn Savary, Mayme Specht

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Newcomer’s Coffee will resume September 17thCall Mary John , 625-6751 or Betty McCauley, 399-0539

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IF YOU KNOW OF AN ILL OR BEREAVED MEMBER:Please call Jean Gray, 625-1440

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The Elks Auxiliary support of the Green Valley Food Bank is an on-going project; needs have increased by 60%! Please remember the Food Bank by bringing cans of food, a personal hygiene product or a cash donation to the monthly luncheons. You will receive a free RAFFLE ticket!!!!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Please call BB Haywood, 867-6474 or Connie McLynn, 625-1281

UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 12th, ELKTOBERFEST at the lodge – come for the beer, brats and Bavarian Band music!!

January 17th, 2009 – Revive your hats, find your gloves and join us for ‘High Tea’ with Aunt Molly, Story Teller Extraordinaire!

March 2nd, 2009 – Elks Auxiliary annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, mark your calendars!

Membership in the Auxiliary of B.P.O.E. #2592 is open to the spouse, surviving spouse or an Elk in good standing. To join the Auxiliary, complete an application form (available at the Greeter’s Desk), and submit along with your check for $15.00 (NO CASH PLEASE) made payable to the Elk’s Auxiliary for the 2008-2009 dues. Renewal dues are $10.00 payable by April 1st of each year.

Just a friendly reminder---the telephone number listed for Carol Greer in our Roster Booklet is incorrect. Her correct number is 648-

2032; any questions on reservations should be directed to Carol or her committee. As you are reading this bulletin, remember Elktoberfest is October 12th, and we are hoping all members will support this very important function. You will have received a phone call from the Calling Committee for your baked goods or a monetary donation. The baked goods are to be delivered to the Lodge by 10:30 AM on the 12th. You can enter by the first door on the side of the Lodge room. Remember, if you signed up with Jan Schade to serve or sell tickets, be sure to let her know if you cannot make it so she can get a replacement. Let’s all get together and make this a booming success !!! To all of you who volunteered and served at the 9/11 Memorial Dinner, me deepest thanks. As always you have shown your willingness to help wherever needed. The Board of Directors has adopted a new charity, namely “Boxes for Servicemen and Women”, this program allows us to send packages to those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq of items that are not readily available to them. Basically, it is toothpaste, tooth bushes, toiletry items, candy, etc. A list of items is available from myself or Jan Schade. You can contribute items to be shipped or make a monetary donation and we will do the shopping. Make checks payable to Jan Schade and they can be left in the Auxiliary slot at the Greeters desk. Be sure to note thecontribution is for military boxes. Any questions on this program you can contact Jan Schade or me. Last but not least, we are still far behind on collection of DUES. If you overlooked getting your dues paid, you can expect a call from the Calling Committee. Give to every other human being Every right that you claim for Yourself

Fraternally,June Shanahan, President

ELKS THUNDER OCTOBER 2008

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