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NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT No. 38 ST. GEORGE UT 84770 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Dixie Elks Lodge #1743 630 W. 1250 N. St. George, UT 84770 673-1743 Volume 20 Issue 06 DIXIE ELKS NEWSLETTER June 2020 The Lodge is open Your St. George “Dixie” Elks Lodge reopened Wednesday May 27 for Club Room ONLY service. Our hours are Monday through Saturday 2 to 8 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. The following protocols and disciplines will be in place. First and Foremost…if you aren’t feeling well, or aren’t comfortable being in larger gatherings…do not come to the Lodge! Stay Safe, Sane, Healthy and Optimistic! We will see you when you feel better or are more comfortable. Admittance will be through the front door ONLY. MEMBERS ONLY! NO GUESTS! NO ONE WILL BE BUZZED INTO THE LODGE, you must have a current membership card. “Do Your Part” signs are posted in several locations. Please read and adhere to the recommendations. We recommend members wear a face mask, but it is not required if appropriate “Social Distancing” is maintained. There are sanitation stations at the dining room and clubroom doors. The Clubroom staff will use sanitizers after every customer and wear a face mask and eye protection. When a member leaves/vacates an area the entire table will be sanitized. In the Clubroom and Dining Room we are using every other table to maintain “Social Distancing.” At the bar we will place bar stools spaced 6’ apart. Please help us maintain “Social Distancing” by not gathering in groups either by pulling tables together or while waiting for beverages at the bar. Tables 16 and 25 in the dining room and the Lodge Room are designated for groups larger than four who want to be seated together. Pool tables are available for use. The Wednesday Steak Night, Friday Seafood/Rib Dinner Night, and entertainment are not available yet. We will assess these as we progress and make a determination when to bring them back. We hope you understand that the health and safety of our members and staff are very important to your Board of Directors and House Committee. We also hope you will abide by these protocols so as to help us maintain your health and safety.
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NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT No. 38 ST. GEORGE
UT 84770
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Dixie Elks Lodge #1743
630 W. 1250 N. St. George, UT 84770
673-1743
Volume 20 Issue 06 DIXIE ELKS NEWSLETTER June 2020
The Lodge is open Your St. George “Dixie” Elks Lodge reopened Wednesday May 27 for Club Room ONLY
service. Our hours are Monday through Saturday 2 to 8 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. The following protocols and disciplines will be in place.
First and Foremost…if you aren’t feeling well, or aren’t comfortable being in larger gatherings…do not come to the Lodge! Stay Safe, Sane, Healthy and Optimistic! We will see you when you feel better or are more comfortable.
Admittance will be through the front door ONLY. MEMBERS ONLY! NO GUESTS! NO ONE WILL BE BUZZED INTO THE LODGE, you must have a current membership
card. “Do Your Part” signs are posted in several locations. Please read and adhere to the
recommendations. We recommend members wear a face mask, but it is not required if appropriate “Social Distancing” is maintained.
There are sanitation stations at the dining room and clubroom doors. The Clubroom staff will use sanitizers after every customer and wear a face mask and eye
protection. When a member leaves/vacates an area the entire table will be sanitized. In the Clubroom and Dining Room we are using every other table to maintain “Social
Distancing.” At the bar we will place bar stools spaced 6’ apart. Please help us maintain “Social Distancing” by not gathering in groups either by pulling
tables together or while waiting for beverages at the bar. Tables 16 and 25 in the dining room and the Lodge Room are designated for groups larger
than four who want to be seated together. Pool tables are available for use. The Wednesday Steak Night, Friday Seafood/Rib Dinner Night, and entertainment are not
available yet. We will assess these as we progress and make a determination when to bring them back.
We hope you understand that the health and safety of our members and staff are very important to your Board of Directors and House Committee. We also hope you will abide by these protocols so as to help us maintain your health and safety.
NOTICE: BY-LAWS CHANGE & HOUSE RULES, TO BE READ AT LODGE MEETING ON JUNE 9, 2020 AND VOTED ON AT THE FOLLOWING LODGE MEETING.
Exalted Ruler Sharon Goetzman called for a revision of the Lodge By-laws & House Rules. The following are the changes. Article V Elective Officers and Duties Sec. 1 ADDED Board of Directors consists of the elected Trustees and four chair officers and two additional members, who may be appointed by the Exalted Ruler to serve while the Exalted Ruler is in office. Of the Secretary Sec. 4 OLD For the faithful performance of his/her duties he/she shall receive as compensation $6000.00 per annum plus $2.00 per member based on the membership as of April 1 of each Elk year, payable in monthly increments. NEW For the faithful performance of his duties he shall receive as compensation the sum of $6000.00 per annum plus $2.00 per member based on membership as of April 30 of each Elk year, payable in monthly increments. Of the Treasurer Sec. 5 OLD and shall receive as compensation for his/her services the sum of $3600.00 per annum plus$2.00 per member based on membership as of April 1 of each Elk year, payable monthly. NEW For the faithful performance of his duties he shall receive as compensation the sum of $3600.00 per annum plus $2.00 per member based on membership as of April 30 of each Elk year, payable in monthly increments. Sec. 7 REMOVED Organist Sec. 8 REMOVED Vocalist Article IX Club Operations and Management Sec. 1 OLD the operation, management and control of the Home, Club or other facility owned and/or occupied by this Lodge shall be supervised and conducted by the House Committee consisting of seven members appointed by the Exalted Ruler. NEW The operation, manage and control of the Home, Club or other facility owned and/or occupied by this Lodge shall be supervised by: The Exalted Ruler, Esteemed Leading Knight, Esteemed Loyal Knight, Esteemed Lecturing Knight and the Trustees of the Lodge. Article XV-A Auxiliaries Sec. 1 OLD The Lodge hereby recognizes LOE as the official Ladies Auxiliary NEW The Lodge hereby recognizes Ladies of Elks as the official Ladies Auxiliary House Rules NEW All places where “House Committee” is stated, the words have been replaced with “Board of Directors”. Rule 8 Service Animals: Only certified animals with proper documentation shall be permitted in the Lodge.
NEW Emotional support animals are not service animals.
The Dixie Elks Lodge will meet June 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
OPEN HOURS Monday Saturday 2-8
Sunday 12-6
VETERANS CORNER
Our commitment to our veterans remains strong. In May we contacted five Retirement/Care facilities to check on our veterans who may have needs during these trying times. We checked back with the VA Ivins Home to see if they had a wish list and found that indeed they did. We have been asked to supply Word Search and Crossword puzzle books and also two personal DVD players and five CD players to supplement what they currently have.
The Meadows requested both regular candy and sugar-free candies as well as Word Search books and puzzles.
We are adding a dozen decks of cards to each request. Shopping is completed and deliveries made by the end of May.
We will continue to contact homes in June to help our area homes that may have veterans in need.
The expenses for April and May are being covered by a generous donation to the Veterans Committee by the New Promise Lutheran Church of St George. This grant of $2000 was given to us to help local veterans and is a wonderful gift during these days when fundraising is not possible.
We need your help in staying in touch with our local veterans. If you know of a veteran or veteran’s family that needs help, please contact us so we can provide assistance.
As always, reach out to our Veterans with care and honor.
Dick Wilson, Veterans Committee Chairperson (435) 773-6974
Entertainment depends on relaxing of restrictions
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight, Lecturing Knight, Trustees:
1 yr Tim Murray, PER 817-8086
2 yr Ike Thygerson 801-633-7300 [email protected]
3 yr Leo Lang, PER 435-216-6819 [email protected]
4 yr Lance Wright, PER 703-3190 [email protected]
5 yr Bill Magruder 661-965-6963 [email protected]
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Leo Lang, PER, Chair 435-216-6819 [email protected]
Rene’e Danelon 435-525-1067 [email protected]
David Jenkins 435-680-5335
Evelyn Wilson 626-498-3366 [email protected]
Jon Thompson 435-627-9133 [email protected]
2020-2021 ELKS OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler Sharon Goetzman 916-205-9795
Leading Knight Robert Matteson
435-272-6158
Loyal Knight Beth Magruder
661-618-5106
Lecturing Knight Rene’e Danelon
435-525-1067 [email protected]
Lodge Secretary Betty Archambault 673-1743
Lodge Treasurer Terry Jones, PER 986-9099
Esquire Kaitlyn Lundberg
899-9890
Inner Guard Lil Barron 632-4202
Chaplain Linda Cook
801-604-0028
Tiler Gerry Torribio
909-239-7962
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Accident Prevention Mgr.
Ike Thygerson 801-633-7300
Americanism Tyler Yurkew 612-356-0727
Auditing & Accounting John Buza 435-817-1019
Boy Scouts Terry Jones 986-9099
Drug Awareness Dick Wilson 435-773-6974
Elks National Foundation
Lil Barron 435-632-4202
Event Coordinator Suzanne Horne 619-0486
Girl Scouts Chris DeLong 435 619 2604
Grant Coordinator Betty Archambault 673-1743
Hoop Shoot Steve Johnson 668-3938
Indoctrination Coordinator
Leo Lang, PER 435-216-6819
Investigation Coordinator
Rebecca Yager 628-8214 Lucy Rezendes, PER 773-5090
Jr. Golf Leo Lang, PER 216-6819
Monday Night Golf Chris DeLong 435-619-2604
Activities
Lodge Activities Community Activities
Sharon Goetzman, 916-205-9795 Rene’e Danelon 435-525-1067 Beth Magruder 661-618-5106
Public Relations Robert Matteson 435-272-6158
Veterans Committee Dick Wilson 435-773-6974
Scholarships Rebecca Yager 628-8214
Standing Relief ER, Leading Knight, Loyal
Knight, Lecturing Knight, Lodge Secretary, and Lodge Treasurer
Important Notice If you have receipts that you want
reimbursement for, they must be turned in to the Lodge within 30 Days of the end of the event. Receipts turned in later than 30
Days will not be reimbursed.
Deadline for articles is
the 15th of each month
Dixie Lodge 673-1743 Elks1743.com Editor: Jon Thompson at [email protected] 627-9133
When submitting an article, please include your name and contact information. Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 4 American Independence Day 24 Utah Pioneer Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
2020-2021 LOE OFFICERS
President Lynne Pappas 435-640-3962 [email protected]
1st Vice President
Kaye Petersen 435-881-5882 [email protected]
2nd Vice President
Jan Frisbey 813-690-1516 [email protected]
Treasurer Priscilla Matteson 586-292-6320 [email protected]
Historian Sharon Pixler 303-523-8310 [email protected]
Chaplain Barbara McConnell 435-862-4822 [email protected]
Reporter Linda Ratcliff 801-540-9144 [email protected]
Pastry Cart Chair
Maxine Thurston 674-5720
Parliamentarian Cindi Newman 435-668-1966 [email protected]
Secretary Rebecca Yager 628-8214 [email protected]
Membership Chair
Elaine Heger-Gubler 435-668-3180 [email protected]
Project Chairman
JoAnn Kooyman 801-647-8399 [email protected]
Advisory Board
Virginia Hansen 435-668-4553 Genny Butkovich 801-651-2281 Gennie Benford-Damm 669-5643 Beth Magruder 661-618-5106
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Drug Awareness
We all know that education creates awareness . It is difficult to tell people what is unhealthy or dangerous to their health unless we understand . This article is about vaping.
What are E-Cigarettes? The U S Department of Health & Human Services says E-cigarettes are known by many different names. They are sometimes called “e-cigs”, “e-hookahs”, “mods”, “vape pens”, “tank systems”, and “electronic nicotine delivery systems.”
Some e-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some resemble pens, USB sticks and other everyday items.
E-cigarettes heat a liquid to produce an aerosol that usually contains nicotine (the addictive drug in tobacco products), flavorings, and other chemicals. Users inhale this aerosol into their lungs. Bystanders can also breathe in this aerosol when the user exhales into the air.
E-cigarettes can be used to deliver marijuana and other drugs. So now we know what they are, how are they being used?
A recent CDC study found that many adults are using e-cigarettes to stop smoking but the FDA does not approve of e-cigarettes as a quit smoking aid. Why? If e-cigarettes were used to replace tobacco products there may be a value as the consequences of tobacco products are more severe. But studies show people do not stop using tobacco, and long-term usage of e-cigarettes has its own dangers.
According to Brian King at the CDC, “Everyone, including older adults, should refrain from using all e-cigarettes and vape products.”
We don’t have enough long-term statistics to define the dangers of e-cigarettes, but we do know there are reports of severe breathing problems and deaths. Research is still being done on the particles that the additives leave in our system. “Anyone who vapes puts their lungs at risk,” says pathologist Maxwell Smith, coauthor of a recent Mayo Clinic study of lung damage.
Bottom line; smoking tobacco products and vaping can lower your immunity to respiratory infections. With the Coronavirus in our midst, attacking our lungs, do we want to lessen our ability to fight off infection?
If you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you don’t vape, don’t start. If you use either, stop. We care about you and your loved ones. Education should be shared. Please share!
Evelyn Wilson, Member, Drug Awareness Program
Hello, Everyone! L.O.E. Message I can’t begin to tell you how much I have missed seeing all your faces these last few months. Like
most of you , we have stayed mostly at home, thinking of the “good old days” and wondering how our “new normal” will look. We have decided with precautions that we will begin living a little differently, but we will establish our own new normal.
That said, with the partial opening at our lodge, we may slowly move into a new phase of meeting and greeting old and new friends. For the present time, we will miss steak nights and fish nights, but know that sometime, hopefully in the near future, we will all enjoy them again with the necessary changes to adhere to health safety protocols.
On that same note, we are looking forward to resuming our meetings soon. Realizing that our fundraising events will have to change, please begin thinking of some new and creative ways that we can fundraise for our charitable projects. Remember to submit your recipes to Kaye Petersen, so that we can keep our cookbook project moving.
Stay, safe, sane and healthy until we can meet again!
Lynne Pappas, LOE President
ENF Corner
Well another month without my
friends! Crazy, crazy times!
I wanted to let you know where
we stand with our ENF
contributions for this year….we are
doing amazing! $2,969! That is
awesome! We have a ways to go to
even get to where we were last
year! But one day at a time, let’s
get the Lodge open and start
working together to do good in our
Community!
Remember join me at https://
www.elks.org/enf/FidelityClub.cfm
and become a member of the
Fidelity Club! Remember, we get
what we give, and our Lodge is a
rock in the giving department! Here
is hoping to see you all soon, I
can’t wait for the big day when we
will be together again! Until then,
Stay Safe and Healthy!
Lil Barron ENF Chair
Eddy Taylor Born: 6/16/1938 Initiated: 11/17/1970 Died: 9/19/2019 Age: 81 Elk: 18 years Spouse: Ruth
Niels Sorensen Born: 9/12/1916 South Dakota Initiated: 1/27/1960 Died: 2/27/2020 Age: 103 Elk61 years Daughter: Margaret Snurr
Lived in Broken Bow, NE Affiliated from Lodge 1353, Casper WY in 1982. Remained a member until he passed February of 2020
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