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JUNE, 2016 VOLUME 95 / ISSUE 3, LINDSAY WANAGEL, EXALTED RULER NAPA CALIFORNIA

MESSAGE FROM YOUR EXALTED RULER

Hello Again Members!

Here we are, half way into this

year already. Where do the

days go?!

May was a notable month. We

had our Mother’s Day brunch,

which was well attended and

had fantastic food.

Also in May, I, Len and Judy

Fisher and Dave and Sandy Silveira attended the

Annual Convention in Anaheim. There were the

usual meetings to attend and I did my Major Project

march across the stage on the last day, and I was

proud to say our Lodge donated a total of $9,134 to

the Purple Pig. Thank you Members and I

challenge you to see if we can make it $10,000 for

next year’s Purple Pig march across the stage!

We have several events coming up in June.

On June 17th

, we will be having the Father’s Day

BBQ. On June 11th

, the Flag Day BBQ at the

Veterans Home in Yountville. On June 29th

, we are

having Friday Bocce and Burgers night.

On July 15th

, we will be hosting a dinner for our

newly elected District Vice President Sandy

McGowan. She will be a great champion for our

district and hope you all can attend to give her a

warm welcome to our Lodge and to show our

support.

Until next month, see you around the Lodge.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Lindsay Wanagel

Exalted Ruler

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP Bruce Wilson ~ Sponsor: Sean Wickersham ~ Nissim Lanyadoo ~ Sponsor: Judy Fisher ~

Licia Dicken ~ Sponsor: Kristy Taylor ~ Robert Peck ~ Sponsor: Nathaniel Scoble

PURPLE PIG REPORT FOR APRIL Angelo Spera ~ Jennifer Phillips ~ Bob Kint ~ Jim McCully ~ Derrell Decker ~

Big Pig ~ "Hershey" Pig ~ Bar Pigs Total of $383.05

Please note: At the time of the newsletter printing and editing the month of May purple pig donations have not been completely tallied and recorded yet. So this report is approximately one month delayed.

Our beloved brother Robert Barthel recently passed away,

he will truly be missed.

NAPA ELKS LODGE #832 Grapevine Express

Commitment ~ Communication ~ Collegiality

FROM YOUR LODGE SECRETARY

Hello to All!

I can't believe we are almost into June already. Where has this year gone?? As always, there is a lot going on at the Lodge. Please keep the date of Flag Day, June 11th at the Veterans Home in Yountville. This is always a very impressive program and an enjoyable day. Try to attend!!

At our last Lodge meeting on Wednesday, May 4th, we initiated six new members: Richard Paulson, Jaret Paulson, Michael Venning, Mark Phillips, Kristy Taylor and Jennifer Preciado. We hope they will all get involved at the Lodge.

At this writing, there are still 60 members who have not sent in their dues for this year 2016 -2017. Please send in your dues ASAP! Your Lodge cannot function without the support of all the members.

Please don't hesitate to let me know of your concerns.

Fraternally,

Judy Fisher - Napa Lodge #832 Secretary

AS LONG AS THERE ARE VETERANS, THE BPOE WILL NEVER FORGET THEM

The Past Exalted Rulers of Napa Elks Lodge along with the lodge Veterans Service Committee are developing a

“Veteran’s Wall of Honor” in front of the Lodge beneath the Gold Elk west wall.

The “Wall of Honor”, a project conceived by PER George “Bus” Langdon will feature plaques with service veteran’s

names, branch of service and service assignment(s). Friends or family members of deceased veterans may secure an

application to be submitted in honor of their loved ones. The cost is $50 per plaque.

This project is dedicated to honoring those who have served to protect their country in a “public” way. Elks members,

visitors to the lodge and others will be able to view and pay tribute to those who served.

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Activities Report June 2016

Beach Boy's Birthday: "Good, good, good, vibrations" “California Girls"&”Little Deuce Coupe" were just a few of the songs that we danced to on April 29th. The music was provided by DJ Joe Geremia from the Jay Silverheels band. We also celebrated 7 April birthdays. This event was well attended! I think the head count was around 120ish. The menu for the evening started with tasty appetizers then it was the regular Friday Night BBQ with choices of steak, chicken or salads, followed by two large birthday cakes. Many thanks going to Dave Bridges for hosting , cooking the chickens and steaks and Dave Mellow for cooking steaks and volunteering, Sholly for being our cashier for the evening, Judy, Len, Christy, Katie and my hubby Dave for all their help. There were many folks in beach wear, I saw some Tommy Brahmas shirts, coconut bras and flowering shirts and skirts. We played Beach Boy Trivia with folks winning raffle tickets or small bottles of Rum. Finishing the evening was a Beach Ball volley, which got a little crazy. My thanks to all members for attending and supporting this event.

"We had Fun, Fun, Fun til Daddy took the T-Bird Away."

Kentucky Derby Day: May 7th was The Running of the Roses at the Elks. Chili and Hot Dogs were

on the menu, great cocktails, but not many Mint Juleps. Some of our ladies wore their large colorful hats for this occasion. Thank you Jeff Howden for bartending!

Mother's Day Blossoms, Bubbles and Brunch: The officers of the Elks started this day with the very meaningful Elk's Mother's Day ritual. Bouquets of multicolored tulips & hummingbirds were the centerpieces, and little hummingbirds wearing hats decorated the placemats. The tulips were beautiful many thanks to the McFarland's for the flowers. All the food for the brunch was delicious more thanks to Sabine and kitchen staff. The champagne and mimosas (as always) were a big hit. And we all enjoyed the smooth afternoon jazz by saxophonists Kevin Frazier. My thanks also to our all gentlemen buffet servers, Dave Silveira, Jimmy Day, Roy White and Len Fisher. All the Mom's appreciated your volunteering - thanks guys.

Save the Dates in June: Flag Day: Will be held at the Veterans Home in Yountville on June 11th.Please see flyer.

Father's Day BBQ: June 17th at 6:00 in the Club Room. Free glass of wine or a beer for Dads!

Burgers & Bocce: Wednesday Night dinner on June 29th, will be Burgers in the Club Room. A note from Lodge Activities: Please note our new tribute to our Vets and

Servicemen

Red on Fridays As most of you know as ELKs we support our Veterans and our Troops. Not sure

if you know but there has been a movement to encourage folks to wear RED on

Fridays in support of our troops and for our troops who are deployed. If you

come to the lodge on a Friday please wear RED, it can be a t-shirt, a hat, shoes,

socks, or something with the flag on it..... You chose. We thank all veterans for

their service. And for our deployed servicemen.... We wear RED

"Until they all come home."

Fraternally, Sandy Silveira-Leading Knight and Lodge Activities

Left: Exalted Ruler Lindsay

Wanagel, welcoming new

members, Jennifer

Preciado, Jaret Paulson,

Richard Paulson, Kristy

Taylor, Mark Phillips and

Michael Venning

CALLING ALL BARTENDERS!!! To keep things running smoothly and keep costs down we are asking for any and every daytime volunteer bartender available. No experience necessary – we will

train you! The typical shifts available are 11:00 to 3:00 (which includes a free lunch) and 3:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. Or even on an “on-call” basis, anything will help. Each of these shifts receives coupons for future adult beverages. Call the office

for more info please – 255-4522. We really need a steady bartender for – FIRST

TUESDAYS & 3 FRIDAYS from 11:00-3:00 & SOME SATURDAYS – PLEASE & THANK YOU!

Thank You To All The Officers Who Donate Their Time for the Good of the Lodge

Exalted Ruler: Lindsay Wanagel 226-3814 linsmark@sbcglobal.net Leading Knight: Sandy Silveira 252-2284 sds3031@aol.com

Loyal Knight: Michael Biggs 253-7819 biggsma@gmail.com Lecturing Knight: Sheila Cox 255-6661 cox9230@sbcglobal.net

Secretary: Judy Fisher 486-5749 judyjfisher@sbcglobal.net Treasurer: Bobbi Witten 253-1981 bojean@pacbell.net Esquire: Bob Fraid 255-3367 bobffraid@gmail.com Chaplain: Patty Tomlinson 255-9545 tompatnapa@aol.com Inner Guard: Ron Kilby 255-5216 gretmad@aol.com Tiler: Tom McFarland 255-8008 tomandvivian@gmail.com

Trustee 1st year: Monica Shepard 246-3137 shepard-creer@att.net

Trustee 2nd year: David Silveira 252-2284 sds3031@aol.com

Trustee 3rd year: Lenard Fisher PER 224-1847 lenardfisher@sbcglobal.net Trustee 4th year: Ron Rae 224-5194 ron1009@comcast.net

Trustee 5th year: Judy Biggs 253-7819 jbiggs7@comcast.net

VETERANS HOME WISH LIST All types of snacks: Candy (without nuts) ~Chips, Peanuts in the shell ~ Jerky~ Microwave popcorn ~ Cup of Soup ~ Tea Bags ~ Instant & Regular Coffee. Toothbrushes ~ Toothpaste ~ Hair Shampoo ~ Combs & Hairbrushes (men & women) ~Deodorant~ Hand Soap, Lotion ~ Body wash~ Soap~ Nail Polish~ Polish Remover ~Emery Boards- Hair Bands ~Stationery ~ Envelopes ~ Stamps ~ Large Print Books ~ DVD Movies (Non-Violent) ~ CD Music (classical, jazz, western, bands of the 30’s & 40s’s) ~ Audio Books ~ Table Games ~ Puzzle Books ~ Bird Seed, the patients love to watch the birds!

MUST BE NEW: Men’s & Ladies: Watches ~ Jewelry ~ Caps, Hats, Scarves Gloves and Umbrellas MUST BE NEW and in original box Following appliances are now being accepted: Microwaves ~ Coffeemakers ~ 50”

Flat Screen TV ~ Blenders ~ Slow Cookers ~ DVD Players ~ Toaster Ovens ~ Electric Shavers Not Being Accepted: Clothing of any kind ~ Candles ~ Food in cans or jars ~ Alcohol ~ Jigsaw puzzles ~ Playing cards ~

Books ~ Magazines ~ Medical Supplies ~ Liquid or bubble bath soap (no bathtubs)

Mother’s Day Sunday – Thanks to all that attended and to all the fellas that served the delicious brunch!

JUNE BIRTHDAY BABIES 1st Lynn McCrea 2nd Chuck Custodio 4th Vincent Hall ~ Jennifer Preciado ~ Terry Sigel 5th Rex Strickland 6th Angelo Spera ~ Richard Wood 7th Paul Pagliuso 8th Alfred Hassenpusch Jr. ~ Michelle Nicklas 9th Kenneth Jones 10th Antonio Guerrera 11th David Marchus 12th Mark Bradbury ~ Rick Oxford 14th Lavon Colbert ~ Richard Geide ~ Robert Yarborough 15th Phillip Harris ~ Richard Lawley ~ Kevin Puent Sr. 16th Stan Foltz ~ Leonard Rothman 17th John Dumars ~ William Hester 18th Dennis Burnett 19th Alvin Kirtlink 20th Warren Bullis Jr. ~ Calvin Cox 22nd Charles Cancilla ~ Daryl Nix 24th Walter Carslund ~ Rich Jager 28th Richard Fechter ~ Robert Gearhart ~Dan Minor ~ Keith Pieper

June 2016 Birthday Coupon - Redeem for your free birthday drink!

Name:_______________________________________Member #______________

Birthday:_____________________________Drink Type:______________________

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Rototilling, New Sod Installation, Tree & Hedge Pruning,

Fencing Repair, Irrigation Installation, Deck repair & staining, Yard maintenance

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On June 29th the Wednesday Night Dinner will be:

BURGERS AND BOCCE

Time: 6:00 ~ Cost: $10.00 If anyone is interested in forming Bocce teams for this night let Sandy know, otherwise this will be free play for Bocce players.

THE ELKS EAR

Your Lodge officers have just returned from the CHEA State Convention which was held in Anaheim. The hardest

part was surviving the drive home! It was bumper to bumper traffic all traveling at least 80 miles per hour. The

Purple Pig Walk with all the lodges in California and Hawaii, presented the money that was collected from last

year. Our Lodge contribution was over $9,000. When you see what this money does for children with disabilities

you should be very proud to have helped.

Hey Cyndi, our entry into the Best Bulletin Contest won 2nd place for our division for all of California and

Hawaii. We received a great award and it is going in your office! Great job!!

The roof replacement will start this June, so put your name in if you want a bucket. The Gazebo project is in full

swing and will require some volunteers, so roll up your sleeves and get the liniment ready!! You can also sign up to

provide a plant for the landscaping. Our E.R. is handling the layout. Please don't be shy, ask what you can

do. There are also many committees that need volunteers. This is the best way to see how your Lodge works.

Please Join Us for FLAG DAY YOUNTVILLE

VETERAN'S HOME

JUNE 11, 2016

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAR SHOW! If you have a Pop-Up we need it!

We also need chili makers, dessert makers, chili judges, cashiers: for car show, BBQ, & chili kits… Please see car flyer in this newsletter.

Let me know if you can help - Thanks, Sandy 252-2284

BEACH BOYS BIRTHDAY BASH!!!

GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL!!!

CHEA STATE PRESIDENT - LANCE ERICKSON, BIOGRAPHY

Lance was born and raised in Jamestown, New York. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to the North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, California, where he served as a plane captain and jet engine mechanic. At the height of the Vietnam conflict he was promoted and was assigned to the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Ticonderoga in San Diego. He served as an Aircraft Support Officer and Master at Arms Officer. The ship was assigned a duty in Vietnam in 1967 and returned to San Diego in l968. Lance was Honorably discharged from the Navy in l969. Lance married his childhood sweetheart, Karen. They raised four children, two boys and two girls, and have 10 grandchildren, 5 boys and 5 girls. In between raising a family, work and attending college he coached Junior All American Football, Little League Baseball, and Girls Soccer. Lance obtained an AA degree from Glendale Community College and a B.A. degree in Personnel Management from the University of Redlands. He holds a life-time teaching credential issued by the State of California, teaching traffic safety for the Los Angeles City School District and motorcycle safety for the Conejo Valley School District.

Lance graduated from the CHP Academy in July 1970. After graduating from the CHP Academy he was assigned to the Glendale area. He worked street patrol for 8 years, including 4 years of riding motorcycles. In 1976 he was awarded Officer of the Year by the Optimist Club of Burbank. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1978 and was transferred to the East Los Angeles Area CHP office where he served as a field supervisor, He was selected to supervise the CHP's Southern Division Public Affairs unit from 1980-1983. In 1983 he was assigned to the CHP Olympic Games Planning Committee. He served as the Intelligence Liaison Supervisor with the CHP/FBI Olympics Intelligence task force. After the Olympics, many of his supervisory positions included: vehicle theft and environmental crimes investigations and commercial vehicle and K-9 narcotics enforcement. Lance transferred to the San Luis Obispo CHP Division headquarters in 1994 and was assigned to the Investigations Unit. He retired in 2002 after serving the State of California for 32 years. In 1995 Lance was initiated into Santa Maria Lodge #1538. He served on the Rodeo Committee in 1995 and 1996 and is presently an Associate Member of Santa Maria Lodge. In 2003 he transferred to the Atascadero Lodge #2733. He has served on numerous committees including the House Committee (7 years) and the Board of Trustees (4 years) and Budget Committee (2 years). He was chosen as Lodge Officer of the Year in 2009-2010 and remains active in the lodge. He advanced through the chairs and became Exalted Ruler in 2007-2008. Lance was elected as Secretary of the Lodge in 2008 and served for three years. He served as the first Chicago Lodge Management System coordinator for the District and was appointed Association Vice President in 2009-10. Lance has served as an Officer on the District Past Exalted Rulers Association for 4 years. Lance was selected to District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler in 2011-2012. He served as the State Membership Chairman for 2 years and was elected to the CHEA First Vice President in 2015.

We now have a Facebook

“Public Group” called

Napa Elks 832

find us and join us!

Bobbi Witten would

like to thank the

mystery person who

purchased her

Mother’s Day Brunch

ticket for her!

Hey members, don’t forget we have a website!

www.napaelks.org And those of you who have a business card in the bulletin, we have them on that site as well under “supporters”. By clicking on the card itself it

links to your personal website. If you’d like to update your current card or anyone else interested in adding a new

one, please contact the office.

Napa Elks Annual Car Show Sunday, August 7, 2016 starting at 10:00

Entry Fee per Car or Motorcycle $10.00 Prizes given for 1st and 2nd Place-Best Paint, Most Unique and People's Choice - 1st place for Motorcycles

CHILI COOK OFF No Entry Fee Please consider entering a Chili for the Cook Off

$5.00 charge for tasting KITS/ PRIZES FOR 1ST PLACE AND PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Dessert Auction Fundraiser- Please bid on or donate a dessert!

BBQ Hamburgers/Hot Dogs/Popcorn/Root Beer Floats available for purchase!

Bar Open for sodas, Beer, Wine and Cocktails

MUSIC BY DJ JOE GEREMIA FROM 10:00-2:00

ELVIS WILL BE IN THE HOUSE FROM 2:00-3:00

Help Needed! We need a volunteer once a month for

approximately 2.5 hours to help with our kitchen

inventory process! Thank you in advance! Please

contact the office if you are interested…

JUNE 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Lunch 11:30 – 2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

Lodge Meeting - 7:30

2

Lunch 11:30-2

3

Lunch 11:30 – 2

FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ

4

BAR OPEN 11-4

Call to see if we have a volunteer!

5

6

Lunch 11:30-2

7

Lunch 11:30 – 2

TACO TUESDAY!

8

Lunch 11:30 – 2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

9

Lunch 11:30 – 2

10

Lunch 11:30 – 2

FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ

11

BAR OPEN 11-4

Call to see if we have a volunteer!

12

13

Lunch 11:30-2

14

Lunch 11:30 – 2

House Meeting 5:30 Hall Meeting 6:00

Trustees Meeting 6:30

15

Lunch 11:30-2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

Lodge Meeting - 7:30

16

Lunch 11:30 – 2

17

Lunch 11:30 – 2

FATHER’S DAY FRI NIGHT BBQ

18

BAR OPEN 11-4

Call to see if we have a volunteer!

19

20

Lunch 11:30-2

21

Lunch 11:30 – 2

TACO TUESDAY!

23

22

Lunch 11:30 – 2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

23

Lunch 11:30 – 2

24

Lunch 11:30 – 2

FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ

25

BAR OPEN 11-4

Call to see if we have a volunteer!

26

27

P.E.R. MEETING

11:30

28

Lunch 11:30 – 2

29

Lunch 11:30 – 2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

30

Lunch 11:30 – 2

Wednesday Night Dinners All dinners include salad, coffee and dessert!

JUNE 2016

1st - (Tossed Spinach Salad w/ Bacon & Egg)

(40) Stuffed Pork Chop w/Mashed Potatoes &

Gravy $20

(10) Steaks $22 / Dessert- Ice Cream Sundaes

8th

– (Tossed Caesar Salad)

(40) Chicken Fried Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes &

Country Gravy $18 (10) Steaks $22 / Dessert- New

York Cheesecake w/ Raspberry Puree

15th

-(Spring Mix w/ Balsamic, Blue Cheese &

Candied Walnuts)

(70)Prime Rib Au jus, Baked Potato, Veg $22

(10) Baked Salmon $20 / Dessert- Ice Cream

22nd

– (Green Salads w/ Blue Cheese)

(40) BBQ Baby Back Ribs w/ Baked Beans & Potato

Salad $18 (10) Steaks $22 / Dessert- Blueberry Pie

29th

- Boccee & Burgers $10

*The number of dinners being prepared is in

parentheses. The only way to guarantee a meal is to

call and reserve one. It is also imperative that you tell

the cashier if you have called to make a reservation so

that we don’t hold that ticket and someone else

misses out. Thanks for your consideration.

Father's Day BBQ Friday, June 17

th - 6:00

Steaks $20.00 ~ Chicken $15.00

Ribs $20.00 ~ Salad $12.00 We will be offering Dad's a

free glass of wine or a beer! AND DESSERT FOR ALL!

Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks PROUD SPONSORS OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP #832

Napa Lodge # 832

2840 Soscol Ave

Napa, CA 94558-3521

(707) 255-4522 www.napaelks.org

Addressed to a very important Elk!!

DATED MATERIAL ~ SAVE THE DATES

Lunch Daily ~ Monday - Friday ~ 11:30 - 2:00

Wednesday Night Dinners ~ 6:00 - 7:00

Saturday, June 11th

~ Flag Day at Vet’s Home in Yountville

Friday, June 17th

~ Father’s Day BBQ

Wednesday, June 29th

~ Bocce & Burgers!

Friday, July 15th

~ Vice President Visit

Sunday, August 7th

~ Car Show & Chili Cook-Off

Friday, August 26th

~ Purple Pig Fundraiser/Western Night Combo

Wednesday, August 31st ~ Spanish Night w/Chef Diana Gill

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