Annual Events

ANNUAL EVENTS

58th ANNUAL YOUTH OLYMPICS May 10, 2008     Since the beginning of the Elk’s Junior Olympics in 1948, the event has continued to be one of the most popular sponsored, hosted, and operated by the members of Elk’s Lodge 1625 in the Antelope Valley. This year was no different. On May 10, 2008, Elk’s Lodge 1625 hosted the 58th Annual Junior Youth Olympics at Quartz Hill High School Athletic Field.
   This year 10 separate schools participated with 454 students in 40 events. The participants were 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. The event was managed by over 45 Elk volunteers and supporters. The stands had many friends and relatives of the participants that remained to cheer on the participants until the last event was held. The beginning of the activities were opened with the raising of the American Flag by the Emblem Club #76 Ladies Honor Guard and the Esteemed Loyal Knight George Olson, coordinator of the event. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Marvin Smith, PER, announcer.
  The track events included 4x100 Meter Relay, 1600 Meter Run, 200 Meter Dash, 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash, 4x400 Meter Relay. The infield events included Long Jump, Shot Put, and High Jump for both the 7th and 8th grad boys and girls. Records continued to be broken from previous years.
  Hillview Middle School took 47 medals this year which again ranked them 1st overall in the Antelope Valley. Del Sur followed with 22 medals overall, Joe Walker Middle School took third with 14 medals overall, and Cole Middle School took fourth with 13 medals overall. All the participants and schools should be proud of their efforts.

The week’s activities were culminated with the proclamation of Elk’s Youth Week being read and presented by the mayor of Lancaster, R. Rex Parris, at the city council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. The officers of the lodge were present at the meet.
(picture below)

Left to Right
Gerald Gilmore (Inner Guard)
George Olson (Loyal Knight)
Sandy Brown (Esquire)
R. Rex Parris (Lancaster Mayor)
Beverly Jaramillo (Exalted Ruler)
Bob Hancock (Leading Knight)
Keith Timmons (Treasurer)
Mary Dahl (Chaplain)

		PER Barney Williamson presenting jewels to Leading Knight Bob Hancock	PER Rubin Ruiz presenting jewels to Loyal Knight George Olson
PER Jack Gardner presenting jewels to Lecturing Knight Richard (Dick) Rutherford	PER Bobbie Brink presenting jewels to Tyler Alan Ramage	PER Raymond Pompey presenting jewels to Inner Guard Jerry Gilmore	PER Jerry Sheridan investing Keith Timmons as Treasurer and presenting jewels.
PER Jeannie Woods as 5 Year Trustee, w/ her Jewels	PER Domingo (DJ) Jaramillo investing Dominic Rotell as Secretary and presenting jewels	PER Jerry Sheridan investing Mary Dahl as Chaplain and presenting her Jewels	PER Jeff Brown investing Sandy Brown as Esquire presenting her with her Jewels
PER Dante Simi reading duties to new ER Beverly Jaramillo	PER Dante Simi reading duties to new ER and presenting her with Lodge Charter	PER Dante Simi investing new ER with Jewels	New ER Beverly Jaramillo giving her speech
Pictured left to right: Oututgoing 1st Lady w/her roses, Mavis Hampton presenting husband (outgoing ER Hamp Hampton) with an Exalted Ruler's ring, and Lecturing Knight Richard Rutherford presenting 1st Man with his (roses) in form of straps of golfballs
New Officers taking Oath of Office		Officers and their Ladies
		Volunteers who planned and set up ballroom area for Inaugural Ball	Decorations for Inaugural Ball
Decorations for Inaugural Ball
Beverly's Parents, Mr & Mrs Burl, son Mark Petka and his wife Lili	Above:Mavis and Hamp Hampton PER introducing new Officers and their Ladies Right: Inner Guard Jerry Gilmore and Chaplain Mary Dahl		Will Slade and Esquire Sandy Brown
Tiler Alan Ramage and Thora McElroy	Ruben Ruiz PER and 5 Year Trustee Jeannie Wood	4 Year Trustee Jerry Sheridan PER and Gloria	3 Year Trustee Bob Younker and Kay
1 Yr Trustee George and Dee Hokanson	Treasurer Keith and Dallas Timmons	Lecturing Knight Richard and Jane Rutherford	Loyal Knight George and Wanda Olson
Leading Knight Bob Lee and Lori Lee Hancock	Domingo (DJ) Jaramillo and Exalted Ruler Beverly Jaramillo	Domingo (DJ) Jaramillo and Exalted Ruler Beverly Jaramillo
Pictured above left: Jane & Richard Rutherford, Lecturing Knight; Bob & Lori Lee Hancock, Leading Kn; DJ & Beverly; George Loyal Knight & Wanda Olson Pictured above right: Speech by Exalted Ruler Beverly Jaramillo
Guests at Inaugural Ball	Guests at Inaugural Ball	Guests at Inaugural Ball


On December 15. 2007 Lodge Hoop ShootCompetitors ages 8 through 13 competed at the New Vista Middle School, in Lancaster Elks Lodge #1625 hosted its annual Elks "Free Throw" Hoop Shoot. Both boys and girls ages 8-9,10-11, and 12-13 years old competed in this great local annual Elks event. The first place winners will go on to compete in the Elks Inland District level "Hoop Shoot" to be held at Val Vista Middle School in January also hosted by Lancaster Elks Lodge. Below are group pictures of winners and many of the wonderful hardworking volunteers who help make this event possible.The following local winners were as follows: Ages 8-9 Girls 1st Place: Myshal'le Wilson, Valley View Middle School 2nd Place:Julia Medina, Sacred Heart School 8-9 Boys 1st Place: Robert Salone, Valley View Middle School 2nd Pace: Joseph Medina, Sacred Heart School Ages 10-11 Girls 1st Place: Shonique Payne, Linda Verde School 2nd Place:Shanique Payne, Linda Verde School 10-11 Boys 1st Place: Maxie Santillan, Valley View Middle School 2nd Place: Jesus Ortiz, El Dorado School 3rd Place: Austin Turman, El Dorado School Ages 12-13 Girls 1st Place: Jessica Sheridan Ages 12-13 Boys 1st Place: Donovan Vernan, New Vista Middle School 2nd Place: Joey Rosa, Hillview Middle School 3rd Palce: Demetrius Youngblood, New Vista Midle School


Keeping track of all scores(Left to Rright) Sheilla Mundell, Sharon Smith, Linda Smith	Hoop Shoot Elk Volunteers

2007 Childrens Halloween Party

The Lodge opened its doors at 6pm Halloween Night, not only for the members children, ages 12 and under, but to all Lancaster's kids of the same age. At the door of the Lodge, a Greeter was present. Candy goody bags along with Elk Anti-Drug pamphlets and coloring books were given to each child. Those children and adults (not scared) were then allowed to enter the "Haunted House" (normally the Lodge Room).

The childrens and adults numbered approximately 254, and were provided their choice of free hot dogs, or hamburgers and punch. The Ladies of Emblem Club #76 entertained the kids with various games in the Lodge Banquet Room. Thanks to all the VOLUNTEERS who did the cooking, serving, and to those that helped our Loyal Knight and his Volunteers that helped set up and take down the Haunted House, as well as the live "SPOOKS" who did a great job. Without you all, the kids would not have had a safe night and this event could not have happened. A good time was had by all, including the parents and grandparents.

Elks Lodge #1625 Annual Kids Christmas Party

Saturday, December 23, 2006, the Lodge invited Lodge members children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, plus children from our local community to visit Santa. In a two hour period, we had approximately 108 boys and girls, ages under 12 and approximately 85 adults come through our front Lodge doors waiting for Santa to arrive via his sleigh, courtesy of Fire Station #129.

All the children visited Santa, and told him what they wanted for XMAS. Each child was provided a Christmas Stocking and a picture while sitting on Santa's lap, and treated with either a hamburger, or hot dog and punch. Games were provided by volunteers of Emblem Club #76, for all the kids to play, and enjoy.We also want to thank Time Warner Television Channel 3, for covering this event. They did a fantastic job.The taping will be aired on Tuesday, December 26th at 5, 7, 9 and 10:30pm.

Lancaster Elks Lodge #1625 Annual Service Pin Night

Tuesday, November 21, 2006, 29 out of 92 eligble Service Pin annuitants were recognized for their continued membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The names are as follows. An * denotes member attended:

Two 60 year pins were presented by Charles C. Ellison PER, to:
*Jack Blanchard-Life Member, Al Coltzau-Life Member, Joseph Pollard-Honorary Life Member,*Kurt Ullman-Life Member.

One 55 year Service Pin was presented by Leonard A. Cosgrove,PDDGER to:
R. F. Butler-Life Member, *Paul F. Herre-Life Member, Frank Russell-Life Member.

Three 50 year Service Pins were presented by Leonard Cosgrove, PDDGER to:
*Robert A. Brewer, LTCol J. Charles Cardosi, *James A. Carter, *Harvey D. Hurt, *Willard L. Ritchie Jr.-Life Member.

One 45 year Service Pin was presented by David W. Smith, PER to:
*Kenneth R. Creese-Life Member, and Hugh C. Hemperly Jr.-Life Member.

Nine 40 year Service Pins were presented by Wilford Bowers, PSVP to:
Douglas T. Anderson, Kenneth L. Baird-Life Member, *David R. Barrett-Life Member, Attilio A. Bassoni, *James H. Brockway-Life Member, Lynwood K. Denison, James M. Felden, *Adolf M. Fix-Life Member, SydneyE. Fromberg, Murray Golub, Robert A. Humphrey-Life Member, *John H. Isles III, Harvey E. Kissell-Life Member, *Henry B. Marvin, Fred Polizo, *John Z. Rabiej, James J. Stegman-Life Member Joseph Stello, *Robert J. Stewart-Life member, William C. tibbitts, *Dale W. Todd, and *Frank C. Turkal.

One 35 year Service Pin was presented by Jack Gardner, PER to:
*William Babajian, John W. French, Gary J. Grover, John Hiskett, DeWayne Juenemann, Edgar J. Richardson, Ruben L. Ruiz PER-Hon Life Member, Benjamin S. Sanchez, Jack D, Seefus, Lewis L. Shoemaker. and Henry Zimmerman Jr.

Five 30 year Service Pins were presented by Wilford Bowers, PSVP to:
*D. "Pete" Franzen PDDGER-Hon Life Member, LeeRoy Halley, *Hank Isenberg, Girard E. Kipp, James M. Lloyd, *Bob R. Nipper Jr., Gil M. Rojas, *Jon L. Safranek, Giovanni R. Simi, Donald W. Tyrrell, and *Albert G. Weissenbach.

Two 25 year Service Pins were presented by D. "Pete" Franzen, PDDGER to:
David Bianchi PER-Hon Life Member, Willaim A. Clark, Rodrigo A. Gracia, John Hemme, Patrick E. Hood, Daniel G. Kessler, James Modlin, Jerry L. Noblet, Keith Pilgren, *David W. Smith PER-Hon Life Member and *Donald E. Thompson.

Two 20 year Service Pins were presented by Kenneth W. Beecroft, PER to:
Bert Adkins jr., *George A. Barritt, Robert M. Brewer, John De Wolf, Mark D. Ellison, Michael B. Ellison, Kenneth W. Risher, Theodore E. George, Terry Lewis, James B. McVicker, *Wayne Earl Messer, Darryl E. Pursley and Dante R. Simi, PDDGER-Hon Life Member.

Raymond J. Pompey PER presented two 15 year Service Pins to:
Ken Anderson, William R. Hendry, Richard Lloyd, Roy D. McDaniel,*Richard Rutherford, Michael Schafer, Shannon R. Sharpe,*Dennis A. Simoni, Edward Sloman and Edward Holder.

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Roaming Elks Park	Monthly Calendar	Lancaster
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