Special Events

Special Events

Firefighter Night Awards 2008

Tuesday, January 8, 2008 members of the Lodge had the honor and privilege to have four firefighters as guests of the Lodge, including their spouses, and other firefighters for dinner. Following dinner in the lodge room, Battalion 11 Chief Gerald Cosey made an oral and slide presentation on the insight of the support given for the surrounding areas of the Antelope Valley by their Air Support Team. Upon conclusion, Jerry Mundell, Lodge Firefighters Chairman introduced Battalion 11 Chief Ray Blackburn, who introduced the four recipients, Firefighters Robert Garcia-Station 33, Brian Redela-Station 33, and James Taylor-Station 117, all recent Iraqi Navy Veterans. Captain Bill Monahan-Station 130 Urban Search and Rescue(USR), could not be present due to his teaching USR methods out of country. On behalf of the Lodge members, Mundell presented plaques to each of the recipients, and to Battalion Chief Cosey, on behalf of Captain Bill Monahan.

Battalion Chief Ray Blackburn, Firefighter Robert Garcia/Station 33, and Jerry Mundell	Battalion Chief Ray Blackburn, Firefighter Brian Rodela/Station 33, and Jerry Mundell
Battalion Chief Ray Blackburn, Firefighter james Taylor/Station 117, and Jerry Mundell	Battalion 11 Chief Gerald Cosey taking plaque for Captain Bill Monahan, Urban Search & Rescue, Station 130, and Jerry Mundel
Some of the firefirghter's wives Trish Garcia and April Rodela with Jerry Mundel	Pictured left to right: Firefighters James Taylor, Brian Rodela, and Robert Garcia with Jerry Mundell with Exalted Ruler "Hamp" Hampton in the background.

CHEMPI 2007 THEME CHILD
Camille "Camy" Samuelson
(pictured above)

CHEMPI 2007 THEME CHILD
MISSION STATEMENT

The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc., a committee of the California-Hawaii Elks Association, pledges its commitment to addressing the unmet needs of children with disabilities throughout the states of California and Hawaii by developing a program of supporting services to aid these children at no cost to the families and without discrimination.
In 1950 the California Elks Assoc. (CEA) program began with only one therapist and seven children. In 1964, the CEA instituted a hospital grant program. In 1965, Hawaii joined the organization and was then renamed the California-Hawaii Elks Association. (CHEA) In the same year, the Major Project started Preschool Vision screening.

Annual Law Enforcement Night Tuesday, September 4, 2007, the Lodge honored some of its local Law Enforcement Personnel for their Services to the Community.This event was open to the general public. Cocktails were at 6pm. followed by Dinner at 6:30. The Lodge Program began at 8:00PM. The two keynote Speakers were Captain Tom Carmichael from the Lancaster Office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Captain Carl Deeley, Lancaster Office of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LACSD). Awards were be presented by our Exalted Ruler A. Hamp Hampton to the Officer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year from the CHP, and from the LACSD their Deputy of the Year, Reserve Volunteer of the Year, Lancaster Station Volunteer of the Year, and Lancaster Volunteer of Patrol. (See pictures below)
Pictured Above (Left to Right) Lancaster Mayor Henry Hearns Captain Tom Carmichael, Lancaster Office of the CHP Captain Carl Deeley, Lancaster office of the LA County Sheriff's Dep't Lt. Adrian Witmer, Lancaster Office of the CHP Sgt. Kem Rupert , LACSD Lancaster Station Todd White, Lancaster Station Reserve Deputy of the Year Cpl. Christian Chamness, LACSD, Lancaster Station Deputy of the Year Edward Alonzo, CHP, Officer of the Year Richard Cox, CHP Senior Volunteer of the Year Maria Olson,Assistant Team Leader Volunteer on Patrol (VOP) accepting for Deputy Peter Arvizo, VOP @ Lake Los Angeles Station Boyd Dranow, LACSD Lancaster Station VOP Tonya Damser-Effinger, LACSD Station Volunteer of the Year	Captain Tom Carmichael Lancaster Office of the CHP Exalted Ruler A. Hamp Hampton Richard Cox, CHP Sr. Vol of the Year
	Exalted Ruler A. Hamp Hampton Edward Alonzo, CHP Officer of the Year
	Captain Carl Deeley, Lancaster office of the LA County Sheriff's Dep't Exalted Ruler A. Hamp Hampton Tonya Damser-Effinger LACSD Station Volunteer of the Year
Captain Carl Deeley, Lancaster office of the LA County Sheriff's Dep't Exalted Ruler A. Hamp Hampton Boyd Dranow, LACSD Lancaster Station Volunteer on Patrol	Captain Carl Deeley, Lancaster office of the LA County Sheriff's Dep't Exalted Ruler A. Hamp Hampton Maria Olson,Assistant Team Leader Volunteer on Patrol (VOP) accepting for Deputy Peter Arvizo, VOP at Lake Los Angeles Station
Captain Carl Deeley, Lancaster office of the LA County Sheriff's Dep't Exalted Ruler A. Hamp Hampton Todd White, Lancaster Station Reserve Deputy of the Year	Captain Carl Deeley, Lancaster office of the LA County Sheriff's Dep't Exalted Ruler A. Hamp Hampton Cpl. Christian Chamness LACSD, Lancaster Station Deputy of the Year
Picture on Right (Left to Right) Richard Cox, CHP Sr. Vol of the Year Edward Alonzo, CHP Officer of the Year Captain Tom Carmichael, Lancaster Office of the CHP Lt. Adrian Witmer, Lancaster Office of the CHP Lancaster Mayor Henry Hearns Tonya Damser-Effinger, LACSD Station Volunteer of the Year Capt Carl Deeley, LACSD Lancaster Station Maria Olson, accepting award for Deputy Peter Arvizo,VOP @ Lake Los Angeles Cpl. Christian Chamness, LACSD Deputy of the Year Todd White, LACSD Lancaster Station Reserve Deputy of the Year Boyd Dranow, LACSD Lancaster Station VOP Sgt. Kem Rupert, LACSD

Scholarship Night, May 15, 2007
Jamie Ambrose, AV Hi, w/ Leading Knight Beverly Jaramillo received From Lodge $300	Jamie Ambrose, AV Hi, with Leading Knight Beverly Jaramillo
Nicholas Hayes Lancaster High School received $300	Christophers Hayes, AV High School received $950
Adraiana Noble Paraclete High School received $950	Peter Priebe, AV High School recived $300

		Special Memorial Day Program Elk Medal of Valor Tuesday, May 29,2007, the Lancaster Elks Lodge in ceremony presented the Elks Medal Of Valor Awards Posthumously to the families of: United States Army Staff Sergeant John E. Allen United States Marine Sergeant Alan K. Walker United States Marine Corporal Christopher D. Leon United States Marine Corporal Ian Wesley Stewart United States Army Corporal Ryan Clark United States Marine Private First Class Fernando Hannon Elk Medal of Valor Presentation Flag Presentation By AV Emblem Club #76 Honor Guard National Anthem Medley of Service Hymns Sung by Andrea Ward Pledge of Allegience led by Esquire Brooke Cantwell Soloist Andrea Ward - Songs and Poem Introduction of Guest Speaker by Exalted Ruler A. "Hamp" Hampton P.E.R. Major General Kenneth Weir USMC (retired) MEDAL RECIPIENT MEDAL ACCEPTED BY FAMILY REP. SSgt John E. Allen Richard & Kellie Allen and Wife Aspen Sgt Alan K. Walker, USMC Ken & P.J. Walker Cpl Christopher Leon, USMC James & Kathy Leon, & Fiance Amy Vacaro Cpl Ian W. Stewart, USMC Dana & Dawn Stewart Cpl Ryan Clark, US Army Steve & Penny O'Brien PFC Fernando Hannon, USMC Mr. & Mrs Spurgean Hannon Elk Members as Family Escorts Stan Foster, US Army, (Retired) Allen Family; Dick Marco, USAF, (Retired) Stewart Family; Keith Timmons, USAF (Retired) Leon Family & Amy Vacaro; Don Schultz, USMC (Retired) Walker Family; Pete Franzen, USAF (Retired) O'Brien Family; Walt Primmer, USN (WWII) Hannon Family; Military Service Flags
Flag Presentation By AV Emblem Club #76 Honor Guard
MajGen Kenneth Weir, USMC Retired	Palmdale Mayor Ledford
Lancaster Mayor Hearns	Exalted Ruler Hamp Hampton giving special plaque to MajGen Kenneth Weir, USMC Retired
MILITARY OATH "I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
FREEDOM Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for, and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom, then lost it, have never known it again." Ronald Reagan - 40th President of the United States of America.
FAMILY REP of soldiers receiving MEDAL OF VALOR	Stewart Family;	Stewart Family with Dick Marco, USAF, (Retired)
Walker Family with Don Schultz, USMC (Retired)	Leon Family & Amy Vacaro with Keith Timmons, USAF (Retired)	O'Brien Family with Pete Franzen, USAF (Retired)
Hannon Family with Walt Primmer, USN (WWII)		Allen Family with Stan Foster, US Army, (Retired)

Dictionaries for 3rd Grade students in the Antelope Valley

   Over the past Elk year, April 06 to March 07, Ray and Jerry started a program named "Monday Noodle Night", whereby members and guests were treated to a great meal of pasta. This event went over with a BIG Bang.

   Net profits went toward purchase of Dictionaries that have been and will continue to be given to all Antelope Valley 3rd Grade Students. Overall, between April 06 and March 07, over 4000 dictionaries and 4000 drug related materials were given to our children within our Valley. An extremely well done effort.

   During our Tuesday Night meeting, our State Vice President Dominic Rotell PER, presented the State Award to both Ray and Jerry, who in turn, presented the Award to our Exalted Ruler A. "Hamp" Hampton PER for the Lodge.

Our fond congratulations and thanks to Ray and Jerry. Also thanks to all the volunteers that served our people, who bussed the tables, washed the pots and pans, as well as the dishes and silverware. What a cast!!

Pictured back left to right:
Mario Accardo, Paul McLain, Roger
Hughes, Gary Beech, and Glen Alfter
Pictured front row left to right David Johnson,
Robert McLain, DDGER Richard J. Hickey,
ER Jerry W. Sheridan, and Bill Huddleston

September 11, 2001 Initiation Class was held in honor of District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Robert M. Hickey who in turn named the initiation class in memory of the victims of that mornings World Trade Center and Pentagon tragedies. He spoke at length about their families and their losses. Mr. Hickey requested a moment of silence for them.

The patriotism displayed by our brothers demonstrated how much we all value our freedom, what the American flag means to us, and how much love we have for this great land of ours.

On September 12, 2001 the Lancaster Elks Lodge #1625 In Honor of all Americans placed eleven flags in front of the lodge building as tribute to the eleventh hour being the Elks "Hour of Remembrance", the eleven lodges within the Inland District, and in memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
The Lodge wishes to thank the following people for donating the new flags: Ace Neely, Arlem Nelms, Dan Gilliard, Linda Leggett, and "three roses catering" Special thanks to Bob Burke for getting the flags, and Arlan Wild, Rudy Sufuentes, and Bob Younker for installing them.

Lancaster Elks Dedicate US Flag Mural On Monday September 11, 2006 the lancaster Elks Lodge Dedicated a Wall Mural of the United States Flag in honor of our military personel, Port AuthorityOfficers,the courageous NYC Firefighters and the other fallen victmes of 9/11. Lodge members on 9/12/01, placed ten American flags in front of the Lodge (and one on half mast) where they have flown ever since. In further Tribute for the fifth anniversary of 9/11 and American Flag Mural was project of the Elks Rage of the Sage Camper Club. Funding came from Elks Lodge members, their spouses, and family of deceased members and friends. The Flag is 12' x24' and was painted on the outside West wall of the Lodge. Preparation took Three weeks prior to the actual dedication and was painted by artist Chris Walker of Underground Graphics. On 9/11/06 in ceremonies, Robert Younker, Mural Chairman gave a brief summery about the flag. He then introduced various dignitaries in attendance, who spoke about the memorial. The guests consisted of the Captain from the Lancaster Shriff's office, CA HWY Patrol, and Fire Station 33 as well as representatives from the Los Angeles County Council. This event was covered by our local television and other news media.

4th Annual Emergency Services Pancake Breakfast A free breakfast was given in appreciation for the services these fine citizens of the Antelope Valley area render to the general public. These fine men and women were guests of the Lodge, consisting of Officers of the Lancaster Division of the California Highway Patrol. Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff's of the Lancaster office, the firefighters of Lancaster Fire Stations #33, 117, 129, 134, and 135, including EMS Paramedics, and our local ambulance services of American Medical Response, and Antelope Ambulance Service. Approximately 55 emergency personnel and 105 Elk members, including Elk members of the Rage of the Sage Camper Club and their guests attended the breakfast. The proceeds of the breakfast went towards our Major Project.Thank You all. A great BIG THANKS to all the Sheri Chefs who prepared all the pancakes, bacon, sausage, and a great brew of coffee.

Facilities	Events & Projects	Antelope Valley Places of Interest
Roaming Elks Park	Monthly Calendar	Lancaster
Restaurant Lounge	Annual Projects	Palmdale
Banquet Facilities	Special Projects	Kern County Area

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