SERVING
KAMLOOPS FOR 84 YEARS
Past Exalted Ruler ............................….. Larry Mazur
Leading Knight.............................…. Tony Robertson
Loyal Knight..................…...........… Art Schellenberg
Lecturing Knight................................ Ralph Thomson
Esquire............................................……. Mike White
Chaplain........................................….…. Garry Wolfe
Inner Guard............................................ . Bob Yearly
Secretary...................................................Carol Dawn
Treasurer...................................................Art Freidel
Historian/Publicity Director................ Vince Almond
Membership Director ..............................Kristi Ardell
Secretary – Sally Maio
Members, John Melnyk, Gerald Hayes, Dave Cox
The KAMLOOPS
ELK
A PUBLICATION FOR KAMLOOPS ELKS LODGE 44 of THE B.P.O. ELKS of CANADA
409 Seymour St., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2G7
Editor: Larry Mazur
605 Richmond Ave.
Kamloops, B.C. V2B 1T4
e-mail mazurvid@ocis.net Phone: (250) 376-0581
MESSAGE
FROM THE EXALTED RULER
Dear Brother and Sister Elks,
I wish the new Executive, who will be elected in May, a very productive and prosperous term in 2004 and 2005.
In closing I would like to thank all who supported me and volunteered their services to Elkdom during my term of office.
Donna Mazur, Exalted Ruler
My message is co-operation
MEMBERSHIP
DEAR BROTHER and SISTER ELKS,
Remember, we value you very highly as a member, and would like to see you remain a member in good standing of our Lodge.
2004
Dues are now over due.
Carol Dawn
Secretary
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
For those who are not aware, the Members Lounge of Kamloops Elks Lodge No 44 is open at 9:00 A.M. The BAR is opened from 12 noon until 7:00 PM Mon. Tues. Wed. and from 10:30 AM until 7:30 PM on Thursday. The bar hours on Fridays have been extended from 10.30AM to 10.00PM and can stay open until 1.00 AM if there is a demand. Saturday Bar hours are noon until 6:00 PM. A dart board as been added and of course we have our classic 6x12 pool table. For the convenience of our members and guests we have installed VISA, Master Card and Interact. (Monthly bar tabs are no longer permitted)
Remember this Club is yours to use at your convenience and guests are always welcome.
(Note: With the commencement of Crib in October until the end of April the following year the members lounge will be open Sundays between the hours of 12:30 and 4:30 P.M.)
Our next Birthday Dinner will be March 20, 2004.
NOTICE:
As much advance notice as possible must be given if you are planning to attend
these dinners. Please give a minimum of two days notice if you plan to
attend any of these functions!!!! The entertainment committee is not running a
restaurant where they can cook as you arrive. They purchase enough
food to feed those expected to attend so please let the Lodge or the
phoning committee know if you are going to be there.
We
desperately need volunteers to help out with the Elks and Royal Purple
National Curling Championship
being hosted by Kamloops Elks Lodge No. 44 in Kamloops March 22 thru to March
27, 2004.
The curling committee is moving along in organizing this event but more volunteers will be required as the event gets closer and of course during the event. We need help for the following committees: Reception, Meals and Entertainment, Finance, Registration and Accommodation, Publicity, Program Booklet, Transportation and Fundraising.
This is not
only a huge event for the Elks but also for the City of Kamloops. There will
be people coming from all across Canada and for this to be a successful event
we need more people to help out. WE
NEED YOU-EVEN IF YOU ONLY CAN GIVE A FEW HOURS!!
If you want to help please sign up at the Lodge ASAP
or call Helen Samila 376-3266 or Gary Wolfe 573-2014
March 25 – Regular Lodge meeting 7 PM is cancelled
April 8 – Regular Lodge meeting, Discussion regarding building.
April 17 – April Birthday dinner will be combined with our annual Long Service Pin presentation. Those having birthdays and those receiving pins (including spouses) will get their dinners free.
April 24 – Spring District Meeting at Merritt . Dinner to follow, cost for dinner $12.00/plate. Advance notice required by April 1st.
April 22 –Regular Lodge Meeting
May 13 – Regular Lodge Meeting Election of Officers
May 15 – May Birthday dinner
May 27 – Installation of Officers 7 PM.
June 10 –Regular Lodge Meeting
June 24 – Regular Lodge Meeting
NOTE: All times and dates for the events mentioned are subject to change without notice. Please check with the Lodge Office or Club as the day approaches.
TABS FOR TOTS: Save your pop and beer can tabs. Last year the Children’s Camp Society of B.C. started a “Tabs For Tots” campaign. Bring your TABs to the Lodge office and they will be delivered to Prince George in 2004.
LODGE NEWS
PHONING COMMITTEE??? Prior to the Birthday dinners, three or four of our already over worked volunteers formed a phoning committee. It does make a difference. These members spend approximately 20 to 30 minutes each, once or twice a month, phoning all the Kamloops and vicinity members. As indicated, these members are already over worked and we would like to see some other members volunteer to be on a phoning committee. Please contact the office or the Exalted Ruler if you wish to help.
I would like to extend my apologies and give a great big THANK YOU from the Lodge to Bruce Glendenning who did an excellent job for us during the Grey Cup.
RAFFLE
On November 28, 2003 we had our early bird draw which consisted of one side of beef , cut and wrapped, donated by Shirley and John Appel of Vavenby which was won by Rona Rowlett or Kamloops, Kamloops Culinary Extravaganza (Dinner for 2 at 12 of Kamloops Restaurants) won by Frank Schleiermacher of Kamloops and New Years Dinner and Accommodation for 2 (Fosters Restaurant and the Best Western) won by Mike Reesor of Surrey.
The second draw held on March 5, 2004 which consisted of a one week trip to Cancun (Uniglobe) won by Reg Scovil of Kamloops, the other side of beef (Appel Contracting) won by Ron Reddcliff of Salmon Arm one Home Water System Installed (Casadia) won by Lita Ostapovich of Chase and a Summer Weekend Getaway a Sun Peaks – 2 nights & Golf with Cart (Cahilty Lodge/Sun Peaks Gold Course) won by Loyal Knight Bro. Art Schellenberg.
Thanks to all who supported this raffle.
Proceeds for this RAFFLE go to the North Thompson Fire Victims.
On December 7 we had our annual Joint Memorial Service with North Kamloops Elks Lodge 469 and Royal Purple Lodge 277. We honored three members from Lodge 469 and 5 from Lodge 44. Thanks to Lodges 469 and 277 for their excellent floor work.
It was very unfortunate that at our Regular Meeting December 11 the Blues Underground Network decided to leave our premises and seek another venue. All the best to them in the future.
On December 12 we catered to the Lion’s. With the help of Danny our cook everything went smoothly.
We are pleased to announce that on December 14 we had 48 children attend our annual Christmas party. To say the least they were entertained “Santaly” by our new Mr. Claus.
On February 1 we had our annual Super Bowl party.
Many thanks to Mike and Carol White, who put together a great chili, Gary Wolfe for looking after the door prizes
and Visions for donating the TVs. There were 35 present to enjoy the festivities.
Traveling
Gavel to us.
Several
of us attended the DD visitation in Merritt, Lillooet (where we quickly took
the Gavel) and North Kamloops.
CRIB CRIB CRIB CRIB CRIB CRIB CRIB
Games
commence at 1 PM every Sunday and fun is too be had by all. Bring a wife, a
son, a daughter, a friend, a neighbor or what have you and help support your
Lodge.
For those pool players who are interested let me remind you that the table is available between the hours of 12 noon and 3 PM.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
There
have been two parties showing interest in purchasing the Elks Lodge 44
building and lots on the corner of 4th and Seymour. Due to the
increase in maintenance and operating
costs The Finance Committee
recommend we discuss and vote on whether we should
contemplate such sale at our regular meeting April 8th, 2004.
NOTICE
OF ELECTIONS
Elections
for Kamloops Lodge 44 officers for the 2004-2005 will be held on May 13 at 7
PM.
Installation
of officers will be May 27th
NEW
MEMBERSHIPS
It is with Great pleasure we announce the following new members to Kamloops Elks Lodge No. 44.
Nov. 27 – Wayne Conley
Feb. 12 – Cameron Thompson
Feb. 26 – Wayne Saboe transfer in from Revelstoke
There are still a few applicants that have to be initiated.
DONATIONS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Salvation Army - $500.00
Variety Club Telethon - $200.00
Tess Henna - $100.00
White Can Club - $120.00 (Tickets are available
at the office for anyone who wishes to take in the magic show. (First come first served)
We have had a request from the Royal Inland Hospital for their building fund but have placed it on hold until funds are received from the Gaming Commission.
HOUR OF ELEVEN
Brother Larry Burt
ELKS OF CANADA
VISION
STATEMENT
To be the
most progressive Family focused
organization In Canada, meeting
Community And member needs and
expectations.
Larry Mazur
605 Richmond Ave
Kamloops, B.C.
V2B 1T4
Phone: (250) 376-0581
E-mail:
mazurvid@ocis.net
NOTICE:
Does anyone have e-mail? In order to save on the cost of postage and expedite
the delivering of this newsletter, please let me know by e-mail to the above
address.