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Message from the Exalted Ruler, Renay Bennett
Greetings My Fellow Elks,
I read this post on Katy Elks Lodge page, which was written by their member Neil Patrick Hines. It is so beautifully
written that I wanted to share it with you all. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Tides By Neil Hines, Public Relations Katy Elks Lodge 2628
“A rising tide lifts all boats.” – The Gallant Maid, Wen Kang
Our lodge and its membership are like a rising tide that is lifting all those members that are just becoming aware of
our renewed spirit. The mantle of Covid has been lifted as has the old Elk year ended. But these are not the only
reasons for this renewed tide of rejuvenation.
As in nature the tides rise and fall because of an outside force. Tides are not self-moving or aware of the fact that they are being
moved. Tides are reactive to other forces exerted upon them. We are like those tides. But what moved us?
Yes, the new Elk year gave us a benchmark for change. It is like the New Year pledges of betterment. The resolutions to do better, be
better, improving what we did not like before; a do-over so to speak. And given this opportunity a lot of our membership saw it and
grasped that prospect and ran with it.
It seems like every meeting since the new year we are swearing in new members with more in the pipeline. This is not only exciting
but validates our organization and lodge as worthwhile in an age where volunteer fraternal organizations are questioned. And these
new members are excited which is stirring up more excitement in other members that are recovering from the last year of social dis-
tancing and can once again interact. Excited people get others excited.
Our events are being well attended as are our fund-raising efforts. Our event planners are hitting the high marks for fun filled activities
that never disappoint. I see the smiles on members as they participate in these events, and it makes me want to participate not want-
ing to be one left on the sidelines. With new ideas being created every day.
There is now a tsunami of summer fun as the weather warms and the sun comes out shining. There is so much excitement being
generated by the different events.
May was filled with so many fun activities. We had a Derby Watch Party, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Crawfish Boil and Mother’s Day
Celebration all in one weekend. We attended the Gulf Coast District Picnic at El Campo, and let us not forget the Memorial Day
Barbeque or Jack and Earline’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. All of these events had great participation of old members, new mem-
bers, potential members, friends and families. All of these events could not happen without “you” the members of the greatest organi-
zation on earth, The Benevolent and Protected Order of Elks of Houston Lodge #151.
We start this month off with the State Convention, which will be held in Addison. This convention is not just for officers to attend. All
members are welcome to attend. It’s an opportunity to learn about the new things going on in Elkdom as well as make long lasting
friendships with fellow Elks all across this Great State of Texas. At this convention, I will be installed as 2022-2023 Vice President for
the Gulf Coast District.
Other events this month include our Flag Day Ceremony along with the Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 14. We will also hold a
Father’s Day Celebration on June 19 and Bob Englander will be having his 70 th birthday party on June 25. Stay tuned, and keep a
look out for flyers and eblast notifications of all events.
What makes this organization so great is that we are a volunteer organization. What makes us volunteers?
Valuable is the work you do
Outstanding is how you always come through
Loyal Sincere and full of good cheer
Untiring in YOUR efforts throughout the year
Notable are the contributions you make
Trustworthy in every project you take
Eager to reach your every goal
Effective in the way you fulfill your role
Ready with a smile like a shining star
Special and wonderful is what you are
Fraternally yours,
Renay Bennett
Exalter Ruler
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FROM THE ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT
Hi, my brothers and sisters, I was elected to a new job and looking forward to this year. Sally DiPalma
told us that two young people received hearing aids recently. One boy was crying because he could now
hear his teacher and he was able to hear his mother for the first time!
Herb Hammond is still fighting bladder cancer and each treatment leaves him weak, please say a
prayer for him. PER Mike Betenbaugh had a heart procedure recently to stop irregular heartbeats and he’s
doing fine now. Laurie Neinast fell at her mailbox and broke a finger and bruised herself but attended the
Mother’s Day function and was in good spirits. Terry Doig reported that Rick Doig has had a successful re-
construction surgery to rebuild his jaw for a second time as a result of a motorcycle accident so years ago.
Please keep in touch with friends and neighbors that you know are ailing.
Fraternally Yours,
Fred Scholibo
FROM THE BOARD of DIRECTORS
Greeting Fellow Lodge Members,
Your Board of Directors have been working to improve the RV area.
We now have concrete pads on all ten of the RV pad sites in addition to some electrical
box repairs.
Our RV park was never intended to have permanent residents, but it does, and it will now be limited. Only the
current full time residents will be grandfathered in. All new residents will have a maximum of a sixty (60) day
stay. 3 spaces will be reserved for visiting Elks traveling to the area for medical attention. These spots can
be granted extended stay and will be addressed case by case at the discretion of the Board.
Due to the rising cost of everything the RV rents will be increasing by $50, effective June 1, 2022.
Most importantly the Board will be inspecting regularly to ensure all coaches are kept in compliance with
registration and licensing to be street legal. Any coach not in compliance will not be permitted to remain on
the property
Fraternally,
Andy Mishaga, PSP
3 Year Trustee
JUNE Volunteers of the Month
Darleen Crisamore & Joy Olmos
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
As I write this article, we still have 83 members who have not yet paid their dues this is down from
99 last month. If you have not paid your 2022 – 2023 Lodge Dues, please do so. If there is a fi-
nancial hardship or illness, please contact the Lodge Secretary and we will initiate steps to help you
out.
We have had a lot of fun activities, if you weren’t here for them you missed out. Come out to the
Lodge and join the fun.
Our Lodge Sweetheart Terrie Wetz is going great guns and has a lot of fun activities and fund raisers scheduled come
out and be a part of the great work we do for the Kid’s.
Our new officers and committees are working hard to come up with new ideas for activities and events that will in-
crease participation. If you have some ideas of suggestions, please get with an officer of committee chairperson and
share your ideas.
As always, thank you all for what you do for our Lodge.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Jim Grissom
Secretary
Gulf Coast District Leader
June 2– 4 TESA State Convention in Dallas Texas
June 10 Steak Night
June 14 Flag Day Ceremony
June 17 Sweetheart Dinner Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
June 19 Father’s Day Ceremony and Cook out
June 25 Bob Englander’s Birthday party
July 3 4th of July party
August 13 GC District Interlodge at Katy Lodge 2628
August 14 GC District VP & DD Clinics at Katy Lodge 2628
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FROM THE LODGE SWEETHEART
Greetings,
Upcoming events:
June 17 – Sweetheart Dinner: Shrimp stuffed avocado by Chef Noley
June 19 – drawing for the Father’s Day grill
July 18 – Dine in at Black Bear Diner (Sugar Land location) and the Sweetheart
Program receives 20% of the proceeds. Go anytime on the 18th or we will be get-
ting a group together if you wish to join us.
Crawfish Boil – May 7, 2022
Thank you to everyone who helped. Noley for cooking the fantastic crawfish. Re-
nay for cooking the fajita tacos. Susan for providing the desserts. Kristen for
helping in selling the auction tickets. John for helping with the pinata. Christy,
Martha, Nutmeg, Susan and Tom for participating in the Kentucky Derby Hat
contest. Jason Pritchard for the live music (which he donated). Thank you to eve-
ryone who donated items for the auction.
Winners: Mother’s Day Basket-Michelle Quigley; Texas Theme Basket-Kristen
Baker; Sign/Blanket-Sally Dipalma; Crown/Beam Basket-Mike Quaranta; Dog
Basket-John Gerber; Astros Basket-Troy Lynn Betenbaugh; Bar Stools-Deborah
Richwagen; Necklace/Earring Set-Emily Stephens; Wine Basket-Renay Bennett;
Poker Set-Johana Ortiz; Texan Blanket-Christy Trevino; Crawfish Basket-Renay
Bennett; Peach Crown Basket-Johana Ortiz; Bench/Wreath-Lynn Delgado.
Hat Contest Winners: Christy, Martha, Susan
Lottery Tickets
and
Spirits needed for
Raffle Baskets
and Auctions
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AROUND the LODGE
Gulf Coast District Picnic at El Campo Lodge
Our Elks Sponsored Softball Team
Memorial Day BBQ
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LODGE OFFICERS 2022-2023 Birthdays for the
Exalted Ruler
Est. Leading Knight
Renay Bennett, PER
Cindy Roland
month of JUNE
Est. Loyal Knight Cindie Pridy
Est. Lecturing Knight Fred Scholibo 02 Wilbanks, William, PER
Secretary Jim Grissom, PDDGER SRDL
Treasurer
Tiler
Michael Callahan, PSP
John Gerber
0203 Adams, James
Ignas, Leonard M
Esquire Joy Olmos, DDGER-Designate 0406 Moore, Clayton E
Campbell Jr, Darwin E
Chaplain Richard Novak
Inner Guard Ramona Mishaga, PER, PFL 0410 Sand, Anna Debra
Luna,
1-Year Trustee Ann Grissom 0411 Novak,
Arnold, Richard
James R , PSP L
2-Year Trustee Lowell Neinast PER
3-Year Trustee Andy Mishaga, PSP 0715 Fertak,
Garcia, LindaCatherine
4-Year Trustee Martha Gutierrez
5-Year Trustee Sally DiPalma, PDDGER
0819 Ballard,
Provost, BrianFred
0820 Cain,Boyd,
Mike Kenneth K
0821 Dole, Terry
Englander, RobertCM
LODGE COMMITTEE CHAIRS
0822 Ledet,
Gautney, Jill
Karen
& COORDINATORS 2022-2023
09 Brewster, John
Nolan, Stephanie
Accident Prevention Sally DiPalma PDDGER
09 Stroud, Velia
Americanism David Rawlins 25 Borham, Robert
Auditing & Accounting John Atwood, Area 6 JD 10 Cooper, Michael
Bar Manager Kristen Baker
Bowen, Deborah
11 Carr, Ed
Bingo Joy Olmos, DDD Hebert, Bryan
Community Activities Joy Olmos, DDD 11 Fitzgibbons, Kori
Drug Awareness Ken Boyd, PDDGER
26 Lister, Joshua
16 Roby, Rachel
Elks Memorial Day Ramona Mishaga, PER 27 Baily, Elizabeth
Elks National Foundation Cynthia Rowland 22 Buchanan, Edward L
Flag Day Lowell Neinast, PER
28 Williams, Thomas D
24 Esenwein, Sarah
Fraternal Committee Jim Grissom, SRDL. PDDGER 30 Warren, David B
Government Relations John Atwood, Area 6 JD
Hoop Shoot Ken Boyd, PDDGER
Lodge Activities Lowell Neinast, PER Sickness and Distress is
Lodge Bulletin
Membership
Ramona Mishaga, PER
Joy Olmos, DDD always in order
National Veterans Service Al Olmos, PSP Prayers are needed for….
PER Association Renay Bennett, PER Ken Boyd
Public Relations Joy Olmos, DDD Herb Hammond
Ritual Andy Mishaga, PSP Mike Betenbaugh
Scholarship Cindie Pridy
Laurie Neinast
Standing Relief Renay Bennett, PER
Grandson of Bill Wilbanks
State Major Project Terrie Lynn Wetz
TECSI Grants Sally DiPalma PDDGER
Rick Doig
Veterans Service Al Olmos, PER Philip Hudson
Youth Activities Susan F Midyett Cousin of Renay Bennett
The passing of the Father
of Jesse Parra
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