Wednesday, September 6, 2017

GARDENA MEMBER BENEFIT - Access to Lodge Google Calendar

Never wonder when another lodge event is happening!!!!



Request access to the lodge's Google calendar. 
All Gardena Elks Lodge members can access the lodge's Google calendar.

Here are the steps to gain access:
  • send an email to the lodge office (gelks@att.net) requesting permission to access/view the lodge calendar
  • your lodge membership will be confirmed 
  • access will be granted to you
  • you will receive an email confirming your access
  • OPTIONAL: Add the calendar to your smartphone/tablet calendar 

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Luau Fundraiser Highlights


Tonight was the Luau fundraiser in honor of CHEA (California Hawaii Elks Association) First Vice President, Robert Duitsman and First Lady Beth.

The evening started with raffle ticket purchases and delicious appetizers and beverages.

After a tasty Hawaiian dinner made by lodge members Marsha Aguon, Darlene Aguon and "junior member" Vincenzo Russo; the attendees were delighted by the wonderful performances of Kekaiulu Hula Studio and 'Aina Creations Hula and Ukulele Studio

Finally, raffle prizes were distributed and we heard from Robert Duitsman and Alyssa Santos.

Below are picture and video highlights of the event. More will be added.


Preparation for Hula Lessons - check out those sox!!!


Robert Duitsman (far right) addressing the attendees while Gardena Lodge 1919 officers look on.
(l to r: Michele Homer, loyal knight; Adrianne Castaneda, Leading Knight; Javier Reynoso, Esquire; Alyssa Santos, ER)

Alyssa Santos, ER, addressing the attendees

Audience Participation - Hula Style - Thank you to all who got up and showed us how it's done!!!

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Congratulations to Judy Sutton


‪Congratulations to Gardena's own Judy Sutton on the occasion of her Deputy District Grand Exalted Ruler Jeweling Ceremony tonight.‬

Sunday, July 16, 2017

Officers and Members at National Convention

Alyssa Santos, Exhalted Ruler, First Lady, Marsa Aguon, officers and lodge members have safely arrived to Reno for the 2017 National Convention.

Convention is four days of hard work balanced with fun for all.

Visit the blog often to learn about what is happening.






Thursday, March 30, 2017

Congratulations Alyssa, ER and Her Officers!!!

Last night, March 29th, Alyssa Santos, PER was installed at the Exalted Ruler for the Gardena Elks Lodge #1919 for the 2017-2018 lodge year.
Below are highlights from the event.

Installing Officer, Grand Exalted Ruler, John Sutton, PDDGER presenting the jewels of office to newly installed Gardena Lodge Exalted Ruler, Alyssa Santos

James Mason, Past State President delivering his speech.

Alyssa Santos, Exalted ruler, delivering her speech.

Alyssa Santos, Exalted ruler and her officers.
Front Row (l to r): Eric Koyanagi (Esteemed Lecturing Knight), Pauline Thomke (Organist/Pianist), Michelle Homer (Esteemed Loyal Knight), Adrianne Castenada (Esteemed Leading Knight), Alyssa Santos (Exalted Ruler), Marcya Holguin (Tiler), Leslie Mitchell (Chaplain), Gina Ayers (Treasurer), Marsha Aguon (Assitant Tiler).
Back Row (l to r): Bill Misner, PDDGER; Javier Reynoso (Assistant Inner Guard), Dale Pierce (4-Year Trustee), Harvey Beck (Inner Guard), Sal Galindo (3-Year Trustee), Ector Espinoza, PER (1-Year Trustee); Rick Gray (Assistant Chaplain), Bob Mullikin (Secretary), Scot Arroyo (2-Year Trustee), and Bill Penton, PDDGER.

Gardena 2017-2018 Officers and Gardena Installing Grand Lodge Officers (white jackets).
Front Row (l to r): James Mason, Past State President; Eric Koyanagi (Esteemed Lecturing Knight), Pauline Thomke (Organist/Pianist), Michelle Homer (Esteemed Loyal Knight), Adrianne Castenada (Esteemed Leading Knight), Alyssa Santos (Exalted Ruler), Marcya Holguin (Tiler), Leslie Mitchell (Chaplain), Gina Ayers (Treasurer), Marsha Aguon (Assitant Tiler),  John Sutton, PDDGER. 
Back Row (l to r): Bill Misner, PDDGER; Javier Reynoso (Assistant Inner Guard), Matt Almaraz, PER; Dale Pierce (4-Year Trustee), Harvey Beck (Inner Guard), Sal Galindo (3-Year Trustee), Ector Espinoza, PER (1-Year Trustee); Reyne Rocha, PER; Rick Gray (Assistant Chaplain), Bob Mullikin (Secretary), Scot Arroyo (2-Year Trustee), Bill Penton, PDDGER; Judy Sutton, PAVP; and Martin Almaraz, PER.



Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Gardena Elks 2017-2018 Officers Installation - March 29, 2017, 7:30pm


Alyssa Santos, PER will be installed as 2017-2018 Exalted Ruler on Wednesday, March 29th at 7:30pm. 

All of our 2017-2018 officers will also be installed.


Chairman of the Evening will be James Mason, Past State President.

Installing Officer will be John Sutton, Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler.

Please see the flyer below for full event details, including how to make dinner reservations.

Congratulations to Alyssa and all of our officers!!!!


2017-2018 ELECTED OFFICERS 


EXALTED RULER: Alyssa Santos,PER

LEADING KNIGHT: Adrianne Castenada

LOYAL KNIGHT: Michele Homer

LECTURING KNIGHT: Eric Koyanagi

SECRETARY: Bob Mullikin

TREASURER: Gina Ayers

5 YEAR TRUSTEE: Shanna Tanaka

4YEAR TRUSTEE: Dale Pierce

3 YEAR TRUSTEE: Sal Galindo

2 YEAR TRUSTEE: Scott Arroyo

1 YEAR  TRUSTEE: Ector Espinoza,PER




2017-2018 APPOINTED OFFICERS

ESQUIRE: James Wilson, PER

ASSISTANT ESQUIRE: 

CHAPLAIN:Leslie Mitchell

ASSISTANT CHAPLAIN: Rick Gray

INNNER GUARD: Harvey Beck

ASSISTANT INNER GIUARD: Javier Reynoso

TILER: Marcya Holguin

ASSISTANT TILER: Marsha Aguon

PIANIST: Pauline Thomke