Elks Awards  

December Elk of the Month —Bob O’Conner

December’s Elk of The Month is a member who due to family responsibilities is not seen at the Lodge as often as he once was. This gentleman at one time could be seen every Friday night operating the cash register and when a seasonal opportunity arose would be dressed in various costumes of the season or at least sporting an unusual chapeau. I have seen him hundreds of times over the past several years and I would be hard pressed to recall one time when he was not in the utmost of spirits (not that the utmost
of spirits were in him). As a result it is always a joy to be within his company. Although, he is not seen at the Lodge as often as he once was his workmanship is appreciated and viewed by all in his absence. He creates the colorful banners that are posted above the bar and maintains and updates the menu board at the entrance of the Lodge.

Congratulations Bob. All of your efforts and talent that you so freely give
to our Lodge is greatly appreciated by all. You are truly an upright member among us.

November Elk of the Month — Doug Frampton

November’s Elk of the Month is a gentleman who has been a Trustee and volunteers on the Investigating Committee as well as the Veterans Affairs Committee. He possess a strong compassion for the Veterans and has an outstanding working/liaison relationship between our Lodge and the bureaucratic management team at the California Veteran’s
Home at Yountville, California. In fact as I am writing this I am certain that he is working on the details for the upcoming Veterans’ Night scheduled for October 24th. By now you know that I am naming Doug Frampton, November Elk of the Month. A well deserved, congratulations to you, Doug.

October Elk of the Month — Jim Madrid

October’s Elk of the Month is a member and friend who is always at the forefront of volunteer activities. He is presently using his Ethnic Culinary talent in preparing the authentic Mexican Dishes featured every other Monday Night during football, and he is also spearheading our annual Veteran’s Night Dinner. Brother Jim Madrid, on behalf of our Lodge I wish to extend our gratitude to you for all that you do for our Lodge. We are all very fortunate to have you as an active member of the Lodge.

September Elk of the Month — Frank Shaw

Frank Shaw is avery active and patriotic member of our lodge. This gentlemen can be found in the kitchen, serving, helping clean up, or wherever he may be needed. He is a prime example of a good elk!

August Elk of the Month — Irma Wilson

I have seen her working in the office, decorating tables, and working in the kitchen. This is where she has been seen. I’m certain she has done many other things where I haven’t seen her. Congratulations, Irma, we
all thank you so much.

July Elk of the Month — Michel Degive

Michel Degive our own Webmaster. Michel has done marvelous things in enhancing our website at www.elks901.org. Log on and check it out for yourself. In recognition of his hard work, superior technical knowledge, and avant guard ideas I bestow this honor upon him.

June Elk of the Month — Dan Kelly

Dan is always willing to step up to the plate when cooking is needed. He makes a damn good chicken and polenta also.

May Elk of the Month — Tony Estes

Tony cooks on many Wednesday nights, volunteers for Bingo, and is always helping.