Courtesy of Michelle VanLerberge of Redondo Lodge
Week of August 15th - August 21st, 2022
All dates and times are subject to change.
Reminder!
Make sure to bring your membership card with you on vacation. You must have your membership card with you in order to enter ANY lodge.
GRAND LODGE and DISTRICT NEWS
Members! Here is an update on our Grand Exaulted Ruler, Bruce Ridley, after he suffered a Cerebral Accident on Thursday, August 11th.
The following note has been received from GER Bruce and 1st Lady Helen:
Helen and I want to thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We also want to share this update concerning my health. I am home, in good spirits and in my primary physician's care. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to visit with our friends in West Virginia and Ohio. We are looking forward to visiting with all of you as soon as I am allowed. Keep Promoting Elkdom with Enthusiasm.
Fraternally,
Bruce and Helen Hidley, GER and First Lady
Most Valuable Student
Scholarship Information
The 2023 application deadline is November 14, 2022 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.
Click the link for information and to apply:
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2023 competition.
Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks for MVS.
Midterm Convention
Housing Information
Elk Members: Attached are the housing and registration forms for the Midterm convention in Burbank.
There are 4 hotels offered but I am told they will try and get our district into the main hotel – LA Marriott Burbank Airport. The sooner you get the forms back to me the better chance we have. I would like them by Friday, August 12th. You can email both forms to me and I will send them in as a District. Whatever ones I don't have by next Friday I will send as they come.
All members are welcome to attend!
The officers required to attend are: Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Secretary and Head Trustee.
Serina Tremayne, PER
Westchester 2050
Questions: TEXT or call 818/590-4576 – Cell
Alyssa Santos, DDGER
Visitation Schedule
Culver City - Wednesday, August 17th
Redondo Beach - Tuesday, August 23rd
Santa Monica - Thursday, Sptember 1st
Torrance - Wednesday, September 14th
Gardena - Wednesday, September 21st Homecoming (see flyer below)
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Teddy Bear Classic Golf Tournament
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REDONDO BEACH LODGE 1378
Lodge Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10am - 3pm
Bar Hours:
Monday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday 5:00pm-10:00pm (closed during meeting)
Friday 5:00pm-12:00am
Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Regular Lodge Meetings
Every Tuesday 7:30pm (except 5th Tuesday)
MONTHLY/WEEKLY EVENTS
Ever
New Every Monday - Pot Luck Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm
Every 2nd and 4th Monday - Line Dancing 6:30pm
Every Thursday - Quilting 10:30am- 2:30pm
Every Friday - Working Class Karaoke 8:00pm
First Sunday of each month - PER Chili and Dogs
AT THE LODGE THIS WEEK
Monday, August 15th:
Pot Luck Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm
Bring a dish to share
Tuesday August 16th:
PER Meeting 6:00pm
Lodge Meeting 7:30pm (Balloting)
Thursday, August 18th:
Quilters 10:30am-2:30pm All are welcome!
Meet in the North Dining Room
$5 donation (goes to the Building Fund)
Bring your own sewing machine
11:30am order lunch from Eat This
Meets every Thursday
Friday, August 19th:
Dinner 5:30pm- 7:30pm please note; dinner service may end early if we run out of food.
Dinner will be catered by Snax (see flyer)
Working Class Karaoke with Jimmy D 8:00pm
Saturday, August 20th:
Band Night 6:00pm-10:00pm
The Retros
$10 donation to CHEMPI
Sunday, August 21st:
District Deputy Clinic 10:00am
UPCOMING EVENTS/SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, August 23rd:
Alyssa Santos, DDGER Visit (see flyer)
Please RSVP to the office.
South Bar will be CLOSED
North Bar will be open 5:00pm-11:00pm
Closed during the meeting
No Host Cocktails 5:00pm
Dinner 5:30pm-7:00pm
Meeting 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 24th:
Trustee Meeting 6:00pm
Monday, August 29th: DATE CHANGE DUE TO DD VISIT
Line Dancing 6:30pm-9:30pm $10 (see flyer)
All levels welcome!
Beginers this is a great chance to learn!
Open to members and their guests only
Hot Dog Dinner $5
Tuesday, August 30th: Yes this is the 5th Tuesday of the month. We had to push Initiation to this date due to the DD visit.
Lodge Meeting 7:30pm (Initiation)
Pizza after the meeting
Community & Social Welfare
ommunity and Social Welfare
SPECIAL REQUEST!
Donations needed for Project Needs Food Pantry in North Redondo that serves 40 families each week.
Now that the kids are out of school for the summer many moms have been requesting snacks for families. Please consider picking up some snacks for these families and drop them off at the lodge.
Items for the homeless and needy:
Men’s shoes, T-shirts, sweatpants and hoodies, shorts, and pants all sizes.
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TORRANCE LODGE 1948
Lodge Office Hours:
Monday&Tuesday 12-4pm
1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday 12-4pm
2nd and 4th Wednesday 12-7pm
Bar Hours:
MONDAY - CLOSED
TUESDAY - CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 2:00pm
THURSDAY 2:00pm
FRIDAY 2:00pm
SATURDAY 11:00am
Regular Lodge Meetings
Every 2nd and 4th the Wednesday 7:30pm
MONTHLY/WEEKLY EVENTS
First Sunday of the Month: Veterans Breakfast
Every Saturday: Tacos!12:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday dinners will not be happening for the foreseeable future. Thank you to all those who have volunteered.
AT THE LODGE THIS WEEK
Friday, August 19th:
Steak Night 6:30pm
$15 per person
Saturday, August 20th
Members Picnic 12 Noon- 4:00pm
UPCOMING EVENTS/SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, August 24th:
Lodge Meeting 7:30pm
Saturday, September 3rd:
Shuffleboard Tournament (see flyer)
Sign Ups 11:30am
Tournament 12:00 Noon
Tacos 12:00 Noon-3:00pm
Saturday, September 10th:
Community First Responders Dinner 6:00pm
Please see flyer for details
Please RSVP by Auguat 31st
Saturday, September 17:
Car show & Chili Cookoff 12Noon- 4:00pm
See flyer for all details and contact information
Saturday, October 29th:
Trunk or Treat 1:00pm-3:00pm (see flyer)
Community & Social Welfare
August & September
We will be collecting the following items for New Challenge Ministries Food Bank : cold cereal; canned tuna; granola bars; macaroni and cheese; pasta sauce and spaghetti.
Please bring your items to the lodge. There is a place in the shuffleboard room where you can drop them.
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GARDENA LODGE 1919
Lodge Office Hours:
Tuesday- Friday 10am-2pm
Bar Hours:
Tuesday 5-9pm
Wednesday 5-11pm (members only)
Thursday & Friday 5-9pm
Regular Lodge Meetings
Every Wednesday 7:30pm
Monthly/Weekly Events
Every Monday--Bingo 6:00pm (doors open 3:00pm)
Every Tuesday -- Burger Night
Every Third Thursday-- Steak Night
Second & Fourth Friday every month -- Fish Fry
Second Sunday of every month -- Eggs to Order Breakfast 9-11am/$10
THIS WEEK AT THE LODGE
Monday, August 15th:
Bingo Night 6:00pm
Doors open at 3:30pm
Tuesday, August 16th:
Burger Night 5:00-6:30pm
Wednesday, August 17th:
Lodge Meeting 7:30pm
Thursday, August 18th:
Steak Night 5:30pm
Live Music and Dancing
Friday, August 19th:
Karaoke Night (see flyer)
Dinner 6:00pm-7:00pm
Karaoke 7:00pm-11:00pm
UPCOMING EVENTS/SAVE THE DATE
Friday, August 26th:
Fish Fry 6:00pm-7:30pm
Music/Dancing 7:30pm-11:00pm
Music by Hill Tops Band
Sunday, August 28th:
Annual Family Picnic 11:00am-3:00pm
Chilli Cook Off
Wednesday, September 21st:
Alyssa Santos, DDGER Homecoming (see flyer)
Honey stung chicken $12
Please RSVP to the lodge office for dinner (310)327-1919
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SANTA MONICA LODGE 906
LODGE OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-4pm
Thursday 11am-7pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Regular Lodge Meetings
Every Thursday 7:30pm (except 5th Thursday)
THIS WEEK AT THE LODGE
Thursday, August 18th:
Lodge Meeting 7:30pm Initiation
Saturday, August 20th:
American Graffiti Sock Hop (see flyer)
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
Dancing 8:00pm
UPCOMING EVENTS/SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, August 24th:
Return To The VA: A Vet BBQ 11:30am (see flyer)
Saturday, September 24th:
Country Wester Dinner/Dance (see flyer)
Cocltails 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
Cost $25 (Pre Pay ONLY)
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WESTCHESTER LODGE 2050
LODGE OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 1:30-7:30pm
Wednesday - Friday 10:00am- 4:00pm
BAR HOURS
Tuesday 5:00-11:00pm (Members Only)
Thursday 5:00-11:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm til closing. Closing time will be at the bartender's discretion.
Regular Lodge Meetings
Every Tuesday 7:30pm (except 5th Tuesday)
THIS WEEK AT THE LODGE
Monday, August 15th:
Blood Drive (see flyer)
Visit CedarsSinai.org/giveblood 
Group Code WELG to make an appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome
Tuesday, August 16th:
Veterans Committee Meeting 6:30pm
Lodge Meeting 7:30pm
Thursday, August 18th:
70's Theme Dinner Night
70's famous Dorito Taco Salad, 70's themed appetizers and Ambrosia for dessert
Cost $10
UPCOMING EVENTS/SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, September 10th:
Car Show and Chili Cook Off
Please read the event flyer below for all the details
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY WELFARE
The Veterans Committee is collecting NEW Underwear, Socks and T-shirts (sizes Large, X Large and XX Large) for the Veterans Hospital. There is also a need for cases of water for the Vets, hygiene kit items, gently worn/clean mens clothing & gently worn mens shoes & sandals(sizes 9-13). There is a box in the Lodge for your donations.
Always collecting food for the Food Pantry at LAX
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CULVER CITY LODGE 1917
LODGE OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm
BAR HOURS
**Please note when the bar has food service, no outside food allowed.
**Bartender retains the authority to close early if it is slow.
Monday - Thursday 4:00pm until Closing
Friday 2:00pm-12:00am
Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm-8:00pm
Regular Lodge Meeting
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday 7:30pm
THIS WEEK AT THE LODGE
Wednesday, August 17th:
Alyssa Santos, DDGER Visit (see flyer)
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner 6:30pm
Meeting 7:30pm
$20 per person
Friday, August 19th:
Steak Night 6:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS/SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, August 25th:
Blood Drive 1:00pm-7:00pm
Friday, August 26th:
Louie's Tacos 6:30pm
Culver City Elks Lodge 1917==310/839/8891
Gardena Elks Lodge 1919==310/327/1919
Redondo Beach Elks Lodge 1378==310/372/8488
Santa Monica Elks Lodge 906==310/452/3557
Torrance Elks Lodge 1948==310/320/1948
Westchester Elks Lodge 2050==310/821/3005