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SEPTEMBER, 2016 VOLUME 95 / ISSUE 6, LINDSAY WANAGEL, EXALTED RULER NAPA CALIFORNIA

MESSAGE FROM YOUR EXALTED RULER Hello Members!

It’s September already. If you are like me, it

came way too quickly!

August was a very busy month for the Lodge.

We had the Hot August Sunday car show, which

was a huge success. Loved seeing the vintage

cars and trucks and the pride everyone has in

showing off their vehicles.

Our District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Byron

Pierson’s visitation on August 17th

was a great

success too and very well attended. Thank you

everyone for coming and showing your support.

During His visitation our Lodge was presented

with a Citation of Merit from Grand Exalted

Ruler, Ronald L. Hicks, for its outstanding

growth in membership.

Speaking of membership, your Lodge Secretary,

Judy Fisher, has processed over 20 applications

since the last newsletter and they will all

become members in September.

If you sponsored one of these applicants, I

encourage you to come and attend the initiation

meeting on September 21, 2016. This shows

our new members that you care and value their

membership to our Lodge.

Well, think I have written enough, so until next

month, see you around the Lodge.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Lindsay Wanagel, Exalted Ruler

Our beloved

brothers Robert Johnson and

George Hoffman recently passed away, they will truly be missed.

NAPA ELKS LODGE #832 Grapevine Express

Commitment ~ Communication ~ Collegiality

Hello to All!!

We are very fast heading into Fall. This year has flown by. As most of you already know, the new roof has been completed and we will certainly enjoy not having buckets this winter. Our great Boy Scout Troop has finished refurbishing and painting the wood entrance. Take notice how nice it looks now! Thank you Boy Scouts and Leaders for a great job.

The Gazebo project is also progressing. The Gazebo should be here soon. The whole back forty is looking good! Everyone really enjoyed being outside on "Hot August Sunday". This was a great event for our Lodge. We appreciate all the people who supported the Lodge for this event.

On Wednesday, August 17th, we had our District Deputy Byron Pierson's visitation. There was great attendance for this event, both from our own members and other members in the district. At this event we initiated seven new members: Kimberley Everson, Marilyn Hendrickson, Sharon Durham, Marni Luchsinger, Robert Panak, Robert Stemmer, and Allison Taylor. Please welcome them to the Lodge.

The weekend of August 19th and 20th was our District Jamboree in Petaluma. Napa Lodge would like to thank Pam Orris so very much for creating our beautiful basket that was auctioned off at the Jamboree dinner. It was awesome and a hot item that day. Thanks Pam!!!

As always, please let me know your questions or concerns.

Fraternally, Judy Fisher, Secretary

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP Andrew Siegal ~ Sponsor: Calvin Cox ~ Jeremy Wooten ~ Sponsor: Michael Holcomb ~ Joe Lindvall ~ Sponsor:

Dean Nugent ~ Caronline Potter ~ Sponsor: Kristy Taylor ~ John Kelly ~ Sponsor: Sandy Silveira ~ Darwin Gardner ~ Sponsor: Allen Stanton ~ Anthony Hoke ~ Sponsor: Robert Kint ~ Travis Behrens ~ Sponsor:

Caron Ewald ~ Emily Leitner ~ Sponsor: Dan Orchid ~ Ronald Solomon ~ Sponsor: Robert Solomon ~ Jason Musgrove ~ Reinstatement from Napa ~ Donald Jones ~ Reinstatement from Napa ~ Jim Cunningham ~

Transfer from Brookings OR ~ Michael King ~ Certificate of Status from Vallejo

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Activities Report for September 2016 Hot August Sunday: This was one of our best Hot August Sundays. I am guessing the turnout throughout the day was approximately 200+. The beautiful cars and bikes numbered about 40. Our ER Lindsay Wanagal was our car cashier. Judging cars was Mike Biggs, Tony McGrath and Mike Robinette. Motorcycle judge was Rich Simmons. The 1st place car was D. Horton, 2nd place Leanne White & Peoples' Choice and 1st for motorcycles was Don Parrish, 2nd place went to Cathy Narlow. Bobbie Witten was our door greeter for the day. The donated desserts numbered about 25+, and every dessert sold, all desserts were beautifully displayed and I am grateful to all the bakers. This was a tasty and profitable fundraiser. We had 10 chili entries this year. All the chili's were delicious and we know that because all the chili pots were empty, not all entries won a trophy but they sure made a lot of chili tasters happy. Our winners were 1st Tailgate Chili, 2nd Mama's Chili and People's Choice was Poco Loco. The lodge would like to thank all the chili makers for their time and efforts. Also, thanks going to our chili judges, they made their decisions carefully. Judging this year was Gene Beckle, Rich Simmons, Dave Mellow, Ron Mattioda and Christy Taylor. Good job judges! BBQ chefs were Dave Silveira, Dan McCabe, Dick Geide, Jimmy & Karen Day. The chefs served over120 Hamburgers & 80 Hot Dogs in other words they sold out. I hope everyone got to taste Emma's wonderful Root Beer Floats and the Adult Root Beer Floats were a big hit thanks to the efforts of Becki. Our cashiers for this event were Mary Mattioda, Krissy Carr, & Anne Crane, thank you ladies. Dunk Tank dunkies were Bill Sollows and Bob Fraid, two fun guys and very good sports. Ron Kilby managed the Bocce courts and he had winning plaques for 1st & 2nd. I received great help from The Fishers, The Biggs, The Sollows, The Haslets, The McFarlands, The Whites, The Parrys, Sandy Brimbank , Dan Orchid, Joe Geremia, Elvis, more thanks toto all the folks who helped decorate, clean up, and put up Pop-Ups. As you can see it takes a small village to put on this event. Hope to see everyone at the Car Show, Chili Cook Off on August 6, 2017. DDGER Visit: The DDGER Byron Pierson visited Napa Elks #832 on Aug. 17th. We had a wonderful turnout for Byron's visit, approximately 100 in attendance for dinner. Many members, District Dignitaries and District officers were at this visitation. We started with an Officers meeting and followed with a delicious Prime Rib/Salmon Dinner. The lodge meeting was well attended and we welcomed 7 new members. Reports on Western Night/Purple Pig, Burgers & Bocce, Oktoberfest in the

next newsletter.

Save the Dates in September & October September 23rd-Oktoberfest/October 2nd- Dog Costume Contest

October 16th-Holiday TEA/October 28th-Halloween Boo Bash Happy Fall

Fraternally, Sandy Silveira, Leading Knight and Lodge Activities

Patriot's Night Hosted by Americanism Chairman: Jennifer Phillips

Friday - 9/9/16 - Club Room

Boy Scout Troop #832 will present the colors!

Left: Exalted Ruler Lindsay Wanagel

and DDGER Byron Pierson welcoming

new members, Robert Stemmer, Sharon

Durham, Kimberly Everson, Marni

Luchsinger, Marilyn Hendrickson, Allison

Taylor and Robert Panak. Photo taken by Sheila Cox

Chocolate Tasting Party! Thursday, September 29th @ 6:00 p.m.

Sweet treats and savory cooking sauces! Co-Ed Event Hosted by Judy & Cyndi

Please RSVP (255-4522) by Monday, September 26th so we know how much to prepare for…

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)

PURPLE PIG REPORT FOR JULY David Mellow ~ Frank Cuellar ~ Bill Goss ~ Big Pig ~ "Hershey" Pig ~ Bar Pigs

Total of $293.50 Please note: At the time of the newsletter printing and editing the month of August purple pig donations have not been completely tallied

and recorded yet. So this report is approximately one month delayed.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY BABIES 1st Tony D’Errico ~ Norman Mazzei ~ Alex Meyer 2nd Mike Lewine 3rd Ed Brovelli ~ David San Filippo 4th Allen Brambrink ~ Jeff Gelow 6th Jeffrey Guirmand ~ George Lucas 7th Edward Coyne ~ Marni Luchsinger ~ Alexander Qatsha ~ Jerry Walters 8th Larry Guaspari ~ David Mellow ~ Richard Rust 9th George Asbury 10th Lynette Cramer ~ Kristen Seefeldt 11th Barbara Larson ~ Don Parrish 12th Greg Edwards 13th John Christensen ~ Arnold Vallerga 15th Lorne Ludwig ~ Larry McCart ~ Donald Young 16th Dennis Lowry 17th Mark Phillips 18th John Lyons 20th Jack Dubois ~ Frank Rowley 21st John Olney 22nd John Anderson ~ Carl Lunsted 23rd Sharlene Barbarick ~ David Bridges ~ Katherine Hill ~ Philip Lambert ~ Kelly Lann 26th Arthur DeSylva ~ Graham Gill ~ Frank Volis 28th Michael Phillips 29th Caymus Abbott ~ John Bowman ~ Bruce Silcox ~ Lawrence Thompson ~ Joe Wightman 30th Robert Peck ~ Matthew Stegman

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

Name:_______________________________________Member #______________

Birthday:_____________________________Drink Type:______________________

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Dog Costume Contest Sunday, October 2, 2016 ~ 11:30-2:30ish ~ Entry Fee: $5.00 Per Pup

People Menu: Hot Dogs & Chips-$5.00 @ 12:00 - Bar Open: Event Cocktail "The Salty Dog" for purchase.

All dogs receive dog cookies and there will be water bowls on the patio. Please consider entering your dog into the Costume Contest. All well behaved dogs on leashes

are welcomed to enter. The Contest will take place on the lodge patio. Please have your dog

signed up before the event no later than September 28, 2016. Some dogs are not fond of

costumes, we want them to be comfortable so a Halloween scarf or collars are also acceptable.

Prizes: There will be a 1st and 2nd place in three categories! Small Dogs: under 10 lbs. Medium Dogs: 10-30 lbs. Large Dogs: over 30 lbs.

Last year we had about 12 dogs, this was a fun day and nice event. However, we are

asking you to sign up your dog before the event. We need to know how many dogs to

expect. To sign up call Sandy at 252-2284, or there will be a sign-up sheet in the lodge.

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. COME DOWN AND SEE IT!

The “Wall of Honor”, a project conceived by PER George “Bus” Langdon features 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.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN OFFICE.

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.

THE ELKS EAR

If you missed "Hot August Sunday", plan on coming next year! I know everyone enjoyed all parts of the

day. The car show was the best we have had yet! The dessert auction was so large you gained weight by

just walking through. The BBQ was working overtime; we used three cases of hamburgers and many

hotdogs! The bar was featuring a drink called a Root Beer Float that should have been limited to one,

wow!!. The Dunk Tank was a big hit; maybe next year if the drought is over we can put water in it! But

the most impressing of all was the amount of Lodge participation. Many new faces showed up to

volunteer. This Lodge can only function if members participate.

The Gazebo is on its way! Again, we will need many hands to help so we can have something we can all

be proud of. Also plan to adopt a plant for the landscaping; more on this soon!

Our District Deputy's visit was one of the largest turnouts our Lodge has had in recent years. We had many

other Lodges attending and many of our Lodge members attended also. All of our officers were present

and committee chairman all had reports to turn in. Looks like we can stay in business for another year.

This is our Lodge and we are having fun. Don't be afraid to ask "WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP", believe

me there is plenty of work to go around.

HOT AUGUST SUNDAY!!! !

TONS OF

FUN!

BEST ONE YET!

HOT AUGUST SUNDAY!

Michael F. Zellen - Grand Exalted Ruler - 2016-2017

Michael F. (Mike) Zellen was born in Everett, Massachusetts and has resided in Peabody, Massachusetts for the past 35 years. The son of the late Charles M. Zellen and the late Gertrude J. Zellen, Mike has one sister, Claire W. Chetham and three brothers, the late Charles E. Zellen, Thomas G. Zellen and Richard C. Zellen. Mike graduated from the Everett High School in 1965. Also a graduate of Bryant & Stratton School of Business in Boston and Suffolk University in Boston where he received both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

Mike has been employed in the banking industry for the last 44 years in both a Regulatory capacity for the Massachusetts Office of the Commissioner of banks and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and as a banker holding the positions of Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and is currently serving as Vice President and Community Reinvestment Officer of North Shore Bank.

Mike served both the cities of Everett and Peabody as a member of the City Council, the Everett School Committee and various local boards for many years, and he has served or is serving as an officer, director, or board member of various youth, community, civic and professional organizations.

Mike was initiated into the Everett, Massachusetts Lodge No. 642 in November, 1968. He served as Esquire before proceeding through the chairs to serve as Exalted Ruler in 1977-1978, and then served as Lodge Trustee, Secretary and Treasurer. He served on numerous committees including the House Committee, and he has been recognized a number of times for his service to the Lodge, including being named Officer-of-the-Year, Elk-of-the-Year, and having been awarded "Honorary Life" membership, and remains very active in the Lodge.

At the State Level he has served as a Director of the Massachusetts Elks Scholarship Fund, State Treasurer 1984-1992, State President 1995-1996, State Charity Advisory Committee 1986-present, Chairman of the Grand Exalted Ruler's reception for many years and was selected "Massachusetts State Elk-of-the-Year" in 1997-1998.

At the Grand Lodge level he served as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Massachusetts East District in 1983-1984, Area Special Representative of Massachusetts Area 3 in 1996-2002, Grand Lodge Committeeman on Lodge Activities/State Associations in 1998-2000, Area 1 Representative on the Board of Grand Trustees from 2010-2014, having served as Secretary of the Board from 2010-2013 and Vice-Chairman in 2014, Special Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler 2007-present.

Mike and his wife Donna (Norcott) have been married for 45 years and have four daughters: Jennifer, Susan, Michele and Amy all of whom are Members of the Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks No. 642. Their daughter Jennifer is a Past Exalted Ruler. Donna is also active in the Lodge and serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees. Mike and Donna are also blessed to have three grandsons: Joseph, Nicholas and Michael.

We now have a Facebook

“Public Group” called

Napa Elks 832

find us and join us!

We will be

CLOSED

Monday

September 5th

for the holiday

weekend!

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.

OKTOBERFEST Friday, September 23

rd

Appetizers 5:00 - Dinner 6:00

COST:$20.00

(Purchase tickets at the bar before 9/21/16) Menu: Pretzels, Crackers & Cheese, Pickels & Olives

Chip & Dip, German Sausages, Potato Salad, Cabbage, Buttered

Carrots, Rolls, Dessert and Coffee

Assorted Beers for purchase!

MUSIC:

"Dan the Strolling Accordian Man"

Gene Beckel

A special “Thank You” from Bobbi Witten

To all the most wonderful Elks of the Napa Lodge 832

I now know for sure Sandy & David Silveira and Judy & Mike Biggs bought the “Wall of Honor Plaque” for my Gene Aber. Thank you a million times, for him

from me.

Then to the next “unknowns” – Thank you from myself for the “Paint Night”. So much fun and so

much appreciated!

SEPTEMBER 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Lunch 11:30 – 2

EVENTS MEETING 6:00

2

Lunch 11:30 – 2

FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ

3

BAR OPEN 11-4

Call to see if we have a volunteer!

4

5

CLOSED LABOR DAY

6

Lunch 11:30 – 2

TACO TUESDAY!

7

Lunch 11:30-2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

Lodge Meeting - 7:30

8

Lunch 11:30 – 2

9

Lunch 11:30 – 2

PATRIOT’S NIGHT

10

BAR OPEN 11-4

Call to see if we have a volunteer!

11

12

Lunch 11:30-2

13

Lunch 11:30 – 2

House Meeting 5:30 Hall Meeting 6:00

Trustees Meeting 6:30

14

Lunch 11:30-2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

15

Lunch 11:30 – 2

16

Lunch 11:30 – 2

FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ

17

BAR OPEN 11-4

Call to see if we have a volunteer!

18

19

Lunch 11:30-2

20

Lunch 11:30 – 2

TACO TUESDAY!

23

21

Lunch 11:30-2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

Lodge Meeting - 7:30

22

Lunch 11:30 – 2

23

Lunch 11:30 – 2

OKTOBERFEST

24

BAR OPEN 11-4

Call to see if we have a volunteer!

25

26

Lunch 11:30-2

11:00 - P.E.R. MEETING

27

Lunch 11:30 – 2

28

Lunch 11:30 – 2 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00

29

Lunch 11:30 – 2

CHOCOLATE TASTING PARTY

30

Lunch 11:30 – 2

FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ

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

SEPTEMBER 2016

7th

- (Tossed Spring Mix w/ Candied Walnuts & Bleu

Cheese) (50) Surf & Turf- Striploin of Beef w/

Sautéed Shrimp $20 (10) Steaks $22 / Dessert- Ice

Cream Sundaes

14th

- (Tossed Spinach Salad w/ Cranberries & Feta)

(40) Honey Fried Chicken w/ Mashed potatoes,

Gravy & Greens $18 (10) Steaks $22 / Dessert- Apple

& Blueberry Crumble

21st-(Iceberg Wedge Salad w/ Blue Cheese & Bacon)

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

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

28th

– (Tossed Caesar Salad) (40) Chicken Cacciatori

w/ Linguini & Vegetables $18 (10) Steaks $22 /

Dessert- Chocolate Mousse Cake

*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.

Wendy McGlothern’s

25 YEAR

Retirement Dinner

October 12th

DONATIONS FOR

FINAL PARTING GIFT

BEING COLLECTED Tickets or Reservations by 10/5/16

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW

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

Thursday, September 1st ~ Events Meeting

Friday, September 9th

~ Patriots Day Dinner

Friday, September 23rd

~ Oktoberfest

Thursday, September 29th

~ Dove Chocolate (Sweet & Savory) Tasting Party

Sunday, October 2nd

~ Dog Costume Contest

Wednesday, October 12th

~ Wendy’s Retirement Dinner

Sunday, October 16th

~ Holiday Tea

Monday, October 17th

~ Flu Shot Clinic

Friday, October 28th

~ Halloween Boo Bash w/DJ Joe Geremia

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