Mojave Elks Lodge #2059

Mojave Elks Lodge #2059 The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America Editors: Paul & Kira Wagner Volume 62 Issue 11

A Message From The Exalted Ruler Warren Guest Well, here we are in the second and shortest month of a brand new year which happens to be the next to last month of the Elk year. At our first regular meeting on Wednesday the 7th we will recognize the Elk tradition of "PER night". Past Exalted Rulers will man the Officer chairs. This doesn't mean current Officers can stay home. Hey, your PER may not show or forget what to do. Most importantly, this meeting is also the first night of Officer nominations. Remember, nominated members must be present to accept. Wednesday the 14th is Valentine's Day which our Lodge will celebrate on Friday the 16th. Yes, coincidentally, that is the 150th Anniversary of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks initiated by the "Jolly Corks" in 1868. Our second regular meeting will occur on Wednesday the 21st. At this time we will finish nominations, for those chairs which are still open, followed by election of Officers for 2018-2019. In the event that some chairs are still open keep in mind that Grand Lodge Statutes require the current Officer to hold that office until a relief is found. New Officers will be installed by the Lancaster Elks Installation Team currently scheduled for March 17th...subject to change. Installation and dinner makes for a great night. Please remember, it's time to pay your dues. This is also a great time to include your donation to ENF (Elks National Foundation) and/or our Major Project (Purple Pig)...I'm gonna write my checks right now!!! Warren Guest PSVP Exalted Ruler A Message From The Leading Knight Kira Wagner As February is upon us the coming of spring brings a promise of change. Our annual nominations and elections will happen this month, we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Elks as well as Valentines Day. If you are reading this know that you are appreciated. You re support over the past year, in whatever form it has taken, has not gone unnoticed. Many of you live at a distance and so your membership, prayers and good wishes are all you can bring to the table, thank you. Many find their time or health allowing them to make the occasional trip to the lodge and your support of the clubhouse is appreciated too. Your contributions make a valued difference in our budget! Finally to my fellow officers and committee chairs, no one knows better than you the multiple tasks that are required to keep our lodge moving forward. As a notfor-profit fraternal organization, we have an number of obligations to keep the doors open as well as provide a pleasant, if not outright fun,experience for those members in the area. Thank you to the following members who I know invest their time and effort to make sure we have a lodge that is running!! Ken Miller, Ashley Wussick, Joe Hodgkinson, Ted & Cindy Hodgkinson, Todd & Leslie Smith, Theodore Miller, Dave Cleveland, Stephen Rushford, Kyle Collier, Rebecca Watts, Ramona & Mike Mestes, the Trio -- (Gene, Bob, & Dave, who are so much more than BSE s ), Blaine Osmond, Charlie Guest, Alexa Rogers, Monte Meeks, Colleen & Kenny Heller, Gini Heller, Dollie Cooksey, Gary Sampley, Paul Wagner, Hank Parker, Deborah Smoot and finally, our Exalted Ruler, Warren Guest. Please forgive me if I ve missed anyone!! I trust that, together, we will continue to seek ways to improve communication and find more activities so that each tomorrow will bring us closer camaraderie and growth. Kira Wagner Leading Knight mojaveelks.com Happy Valentines Day Feb 14 Elks Lodge 2059 - Mojave, CA 2

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS Kira Wagner 805-405-5127 Remember: reports of Sickness and Distress are always welcome! Please call Kira with any updates. Thank you! Monte Meeks Cindy Hodgkinson On the Mend For the Good of the Order Jan 03, 2018 Jan 17, 2018 Attendance (not present) George Penick $ 240.71 Jessie Cox $247.71 Soda Joe Hodgkinson Theodore Miller Beer Ted Hodgkinson Joe Hodgkinson Call Ted Hodgkinson Joe Hodgkinson Well Joe Hodgkinson Theodore Miller In Memorium Mark Flores 1958-2018 Initiated Nov. 1988 FUTURE CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS February 7 (Wednesday) PER Night and Nominations of Officers February 21 (Wednesday) Election of Officers for 2018-2019 March 17 (Saturday) St. Patrick s Day Dinner with Installation of Officers & Recognition for Elk of the Year, as well as Officer, Member and Citizen of the Year 3

February Birthdays Mojave Elks Welcomes our January New Members Proposer: Dolly Cooksey Initiate: Susie Vogt Initiate: Alex Spencer Proposer: Todd Smith Bring in a new candidate this month! Elks Lodge 2059 - Mojave, CA 4

A Message From The Secretary Ted Hodgkinson Please encourage our fellow elks who are behind in their dues to catch up. WE MISS THEM! OFFICERS 2017-2018 EXALTED RULER Warren Guest, PSVP/PER LEADING KNIGHT Kira Wagner LOYAL KNIGHT Ken Miller LECTURING KNIGHT Joe Hodgkinson SECRETARY Ted Hodgkinson, PER TREASURER Cindy Hodgkinson INNER GUARD Blaine Osmond TILER Vacant ESQUIRE Charles Guest CHAPLAIN Paul Wagner TRUSTEES 5 Year Todd Smith, PER 4 Year Kyle Collier 3 Year Theodore Miller 2 Year Steve Rushford 1 Year Rebecca Watts Mojave Lodge Committees Fraternally Ted Hodgkinson Lodge Secretary Accident Prevention Kyle Collier / Ken Miller Americanism Ted Hodgkinson, PER Auditing Gary Sampley Bequest & Living Trust Warren Guest PSVP, PER Club Room Manager Ramona Mestas Club Room Manager Assistant Colleen Heller Community Activities Cynthia Hodgkinson Drug Awareness Alexa Rogers Elks National Foundation Kira Wagner Elks Training ER Assigned Flag Day Ted Hodgkinson, PER Government Relations Gary Sampley Hoop Shoot Ted Hodgkinson, PER House Committee Chairperson Michael Mestas House Committee Members: Becky Watts, Ken Heller, Ken Miller, Joseph Hodgkinson Indoctrination Warren Guest PSVP, PER Insurance & Safety Trustees Investigation Leslie Rex-Smith Kitchen Manager Vacant Lapsation & Membership Monte Meeks Lodge Activities Kira Wagner Major Projects Kira Wagner Memorial Paul Wagner National Veterans Service Gini Heller PER Association Ted Hodgkinson, PER Public Relations Warren Guest PSVP, PER Scholarship Ted Hodgkinson, PER Visitation Warren Guest PSVP, PER Youth Activities Alexa Rogers 5

150 Years of Famous Elks February 16, 1868-2018 Elks Lodge 2059 - Mojave, CA 6

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Official Publication of: Mojave Elks #2059 16200 K St. Mojave, CA 93502-0003 Change Service Requested POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIAL: DO NOT DELAY PO Box 3 Mojave, CA 93502-0003 Office and Lounge: (661) 824-2240 Editors: Paul & Kira Wagner (805) 300-9505 mojaveelks.com mojelk2059@sbcglobal.net Bring in a new candidate this month! LOUNGE HOURS Mon, Tue & Thur: 3 PM - 7 PM Wed & Fri: 3 PM - 9 PM Saturday: 1 PM - 9 PM Sunday: 1 PM - 6 PM Meetings Lodge meetings: 1st & 3rd Wedesday s @ 7 PM House Committee: 2nd Saturday @ 11 AM Board of Directors: 2nd Wed @ 6 PM. Trustees: 2nd Wed @ 7 PM Your input is valued. Your attendance is welcomed. Come to the meetings and help lead the lodge. PAST EXALTED RULERS 1957-58 Max Carol * 1958-59 William Young 1959-60 Jake Keefer * 1960-61 Colonel Moss * 1961-63 Louie Pulos ++ 1963-64 Colonel Moss *++ 1964-66 Mick Sherwin * ++ 1966-67 John Riggo * 1967-68 Richard Willie 1968-69 Lawrence Munschy * 1969-70 Melvin G. Miller * SVP 1974-75 1970-71 Jack Kountz * 1971-72 Tip Miller* 1972-73 Charles Postle 1973-74 Tommy Fields 1974-76 Paul Beeson * ++ 1976-77 Richard Bishop * 1977-78 Richard O Neal * 1978-79 Harold Howard * 1979-80 James Maes 1980-81 Steve Martin 1981-83 Henry Parker * ++ 1983-85 Jack Craig ++ 1985-86 Ray Cramer * Deceased ++ 2nd Term +++ 3rd Term 1986-87 David Cleveland 1987-88 Louie Yette 1988-90 Mike Dwyer ++ 1990-91 Manny Rivera 1991-92 Jim Gunter 1992-93 Jake Brott 1993-94 Jim Gunter ++ 1994-95 Jake Brott ++ 1995-96 Robert Gray SR.* 1996-98 Warren Guest ++ SVP 2014-15 1998-99 Jake Brott +++ 1999-00 Thomas Brown* 2000-01 Linda Parker 2001-02 James Brott 2002-03 Vickie Francois-Zellner DDGER 2015-16 PSVP 2013-2014 2003-04 James Brott ++ 2004-06 Karen Kennedy * ++ 2006-08 Jim Wachsman * ++ July 20, 2007 2007-08 David Cleveland ++ 2008-09 Amy Cook 2009-10 Charles Eddie Tomlin 2010-12 Henry Hank" Parker++ 2012-13 Donald Terry Cook 2013-14 Henry Hank" Parker +++ 2014-15 George Ted Hodgkinson 2015-17 Todd Smith The Desert Crossroads is published monthly in Mojave, California as the official Bulletin of the Mojave Elks Lodge No 2059 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, 16200 K St Mojave, CA 93501. Publication of the Desert Crossroads is an activity of the Lodge and contributions and interesting and pertinent reading material and photographs are welcomed. Photographs MUST be identified and captioned or they will NOT be published. Deadline for receiving ALL material for publication is the 15th of each month.