After a long wet spring, I am ready for summer! I can’t think of a better way to launch into summer than with an explosive event as our Fourth of July fireworks celebration on the picnic grounds! Bring your friends and family for good food, fun and fellowship. And let’s all remember that we are celebrating the beginning of our great country as an independent nation, one that continues to endure the test of time!

Our June 4th Charity Dinner was delayed for about 15 minutes until we could get tables and chairs into position. My thanks to all who pitched in to move furniture. A special thanks to Donna Reed, Delores Greer and Marv Adams who always help with the multitude of chores. I don’t think we thank them enough.

My thanks to Club Manager Rose and crew for the very successful dinner we held for State Vice President for Metro Gene Jaramillo’s visit on June 5th. I believe all who attended not only enjoyed the dinner, but also enjoyed the Lodge meeting and hospitality extended to them by all our members!

This year, the Grand Lodge Convention will be held July 6th through July 10th in Anaheim, California. Janette and I are honored that we will be representing you and our Lodge at this annual event! How exciting to meet with members and delegates from Elks Lodges all across the country and see how they deal with the same issues that face our Lodge!

The officers and PER’s are still cooking the Sunday morning breakfasts on the 1st and 3rd Sundays this month, so check the Elkhorn for additional details!

And here I go again, sounding redundant, but get involved in our Lodge and join us in all our great activities! Become a part of the solution for the ongoing success and future of not only our Lodge, but of Elkdom! Let’s continue to work hard, work together and have fun while we’re doing it!

Fraternally and Respectfully,
Bob Newton.
Exalted Ruler 2008-2009