Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558

"Lodge News"

POOL REMODELING VOTE: NOVEMBER 12th

A motion was made on October 8* to expend no more than $400,000 to remodel the Elks Swimming Pool.

The Proposal is as follows:

• Remove and replace all concrete around pool and adjacent areas
• Remove "Baby Pool" and re-land scape w/grass
• Replace cinderblock wall with wrought iron fence w/screen
• Remove and replace shade areas around pool
• Bring pool interior up to state standards
• Repair interior lighting New Deck Equipment; Rope and buoys
• Install auto-fill device New 12x30 splash/wading "kids" area at west end of main pool w/ "Splash Toy"
• Winter Cover for Main pool.

Pay for project as follows:

• Expend $100,000 cash reserves
• Finance 10-Year Note: $100,00 @ ___% interest; (New York Prime Variable Rate)
• Finance 10-Year Note: $200,000 @ ___% interest as needed (New York  Prime Variable Rate)
• Lodge cash reserves remain at approximately $264,000
   

HONOR OUR VETS

WWII VETERAN'S  NAMES NEEDED

We would like to have any WWII Veteran (member or non-member) contact the Carlsbad Elks Lodge (885-5838) or e-mail Lodge Secretary Kent Hitchens: elks1558@,mywdo.com

Since the December "Elks Memorial Service" falls on Dec. 7th this year, we'd like to make a special recognition of that group at the Memorial Service.
In particular, if there is any veteran who was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7th, we'd especially like you to contact us and plan to be here for the service.
 

Appealing to our Veterans

Carlsbad Lodge is quite fortunate to have 569 Veterans in our membership. As this is our 20th year to support the T. or C. Veterans Center at Christmas Time, we'd like to make a special "plea" to our members who are Veterans to help us reach our goal of $3,000. As you 569 know better than others..."Freedom is Never Free". There is always a price.

So we are calling upon each veteran to give us just $10, if you have not already done so. If each of you gave just $10...we'd be there and beyond.

As always, we publish the names of those members who send in $10 or more, but we couldn't do it without many of you who include that extra dollar or five with your dues.

To date, we have already collected $1,986.50. The money is for the Vets. Please keep that in your hearts and minds.

These are the folks who have sent in $10-$25 towards the program: Bill Barnhart, Bill Bartlett, S.I Beason, Bill & Juanita Cassell, Bill Davis, Genie Davis, Roger Davis, Ron Eidson, Bill Festing, Roland Fuentez, Garth Grizzle, Jack Ingram, Ricky Lemon, Sandra Lemon, J.C. Ogden, Robert Osbourn, Scott Peeler, Michael Phillips, Stan Power, Ronald Sanders, Judi Sears, William F. Skillern, Frank Smith, Kenny Smith, Terry Williams, and the "Amen Corner" in Memory of Don Morse.

And, while the only contest we have is to see how much money we can raise for the Vets, we want to give a special thanks to those folks who sent in a little more: Benny Barrick, Don Bridgewater, Larry Cravens, Bob Dugas, Tom Durrett, James Gibson, Bill Landreth, Donations in Memory of Departed Member Bruce Burmeister, and Rocky Speer.

We'd also like to make mention that we received a very generous donation of $500 from one of our very good members who wishes to remain anonymous. You know who you are, and we thank you very much.

Our deadline is the middle of December. Please help us help bring a little cheer at Christmas to those who served our country.
 

Elk of The month

November 2008

Michael D. Ackman has been chosen as Elk of the Month for November. Mike was proposed for membership by James L. Reed, and he was initiated into our Lodge on September 26th, 1973.

Mike has been a great help on Thursday nights for Happy Hour. He and his wife, Beth, have always been there when we needed assistance. His eagerness to pitch in and help when needed is greatly appreciated by all the members.

Thanks Mike, for a job well done!

Student's of the Month

October 2008

Jandi Knox, daughter of Jeff and Jody Knox of 2017 Patricia, has been chosen as Student of the Month for October.

She is a member of National Honor Society, a UNM Star Scholar, and participates in Character Counts. She is also active in cheerleading and the CHS Dance Company. Jandi plans to become a plastic surgeon.

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Joshua McCormack is being honored as Student of the Month for October. He is the son of John and Beth McCormack of 2003 Patricia.
He is a member of National Honor Society and Student Council, and participates in the Caveman football and baseball programs.
Joshua plans to attend NMSU in Las Cruces to major in Engineering or Science.

November 2008
 

Carrie Lowe has been chosen as Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Allison and Kelly Lowe of 90 Kingsnake Road.

Her high school achievements include serving as BPA Senior Class Officer, runner-up at the State Choir Contest, Character Counts award for Caring, and NMSU Crimson Scholarship Award.

She is a member of BPA, Meistersingers, and National Honor Society.

Carrie plans to attend NMSU to become a Secondary English Teacher.

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Joshua Gonzalez, son of Muffy Gonzalez and Joey Gonzalez, 4410 Buena Vida Ct., is the Student of the Month for November.

He is a member of National Honor Society, a UNM Star Scholar, and participates in Character Counts.

His high school activities include Caveman Basketball, Caveman Football, CHS Dance Company, and Student Council.

After high school, Joshua plans to attend NMSU to study computer engineering.
 

Over Half-Way Towards Membership Goal

As we reach the middle of the lodge year, we are over half way towards our new member goal of 170.

These are the folks getting the job done: Jim Aho, Steve Angel, Chancy Alien, Aaron Ballew, Bill Beidel, Chris Bickerstaff, Brandy Blanchard, Jack Blanchard, David Bradley (2), Pat Boulden, Norman Bowering, Bill Brown (2), Sammy Burkham, PER Dean Calvani (2), J.C. Carter (2), Mary Cherryhomes, Leon Cohen, Pat Courier, PER Bob Cullum, Thomas DeBorde, Ty Dowdy, Don Ellis, Joe Lee Erb, Alan Fiala, Cookie Fletcher, Darin French, Tracy Galloway, Kay Gessell, Alfonso Gomez (2), Alex, Graham, Derek Hagen, H.R. Heath, Lucky Heath, Michael Hillesheim, Kathy Huff, PER Tom Huff (4), Lisa Jenkins, Tricia Johnson, Terry Johnston, PER Todd Jones, Larry Keith, Ken Kostedt, Martin Keathley, Ken Kostedt, Mark Long, Jr. (2) Barry Lucas, Terri Martinez (2), Matt Mathis, Justin McGeath, Hank Miller, PER Jim Miller, Mickey Miller, Myrl Moore, Willie Most, Erik Nelson, Keith Nelson, Heath Nesbit, Joanne Nesbit, Jim Pearce, Robert Peters, Michael Phillips (2), Phillip Porter, Ramon Ramirez, Terri Martinez, Daniel Ray, James Risher (2), Karen Robinson, Gino Rodriquez, Richard Smith, Ted Savoie, Candace Sedlecek, Roger Short, Richard Smith, Corey Spencer, Bob Springer (3), Richard Streib, Craig Stephens, John Stutzman, PER Bill Vera, Barbara Walther, Bob Walker, Soren Walther (2), Stan Watson and Harold West (3), J.R. Wilcox, Arthur Wright.
 

Happy Birthday November "Life Members"

Finding something "special" to say about our November "Lifers" is pretty easy. You guys have the honor of ushering in the "Holiday Season" for us. We all thank you so very much!

Kenneth Bindel, Wayne Carpenter, J. Lee Cathey, Houston Clark, Lloyd Hoffman, Robert E. James,Vernon Lanham, A.D. McNeeley, John A. Pasley, PER Jerry Porter, Robert Stockwell, Robert Summers, Joseph Tamaska, and Wayne Van Winkle.

We would also like to apologize to Garnold Amack, who was left off our list last month. The computer sorted everyone except you because you are at the top of the list! "Happy Belated" Birthday!
 

IT'S SCHOLARSHIP TIME

"Most Valuable Student"

Applications for the Elks National Foundation's 2009 Most Valuable Student contest are available from your C.H.S. Counselor, at the Carlsbad Elks Lodge, or on-line at the Elks National Web-Site: www.elk.org

Scholarships are open to graduating seniors who are U.S. citizens. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. Male and female students compete separately.

Typically, only the top 5% of the senior class will qualify.

Applications for the 2009 contest must be submitted to your local Elks Lodge by January 20, 2009.

Applications need to be returned to Lodge Secretary Kent Hitchens.
 

In Memoriam

To Our Departed Members

Death of a Member

Jim W. Wade

Born: March 15, 1947
Initiated: June 26, 2002
Died: September 13, 2008

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Arthur Kingston

Born: December 17, 1919
Initiated: November 11, 1953
Life Member: January 23, 1985
Died: September 30, 2008

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Mike Atwood

Born: October 10,1944
Initiated: May 25, 1977
Died: October 9, 2008

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Bill Greer Townsend

Born: November 24,1944
Initiated: March 23, 1994
Died: October 12, 2008

The faults of our members we write upon the
sand: Their virtues upon the tablets of love
and memory.