Volume 68, Number 7 Published Monthly October 2021 www.cgelks1904.org 755 N. River Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-3554 [email protected]Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America ~ A Fraternal Organization Coage Grove Elks Lodge #1904 From Oregon Elks State Association Newsletter for September 2021 Face Mask Frequently Asked Questions The Governor has announced that the Oregon Face Mask Mandates to include requiring masks be worn both inside at all times as well as outside when distancing cannot be maintained regardless of vaccina- tion status. These measures are be- ing taken due to the increased spread of the COVID-19 Delta Vari- ant as well as the increased hospi- talization rates. At this time it could be helpful to address some fre- quently asked questions/ comments: 1. We are a private organization and do not have to comply: This is incorrect, while we are a private organization open to only mem- bers and guests we are still required to comply with the mandate. The Administrative rule clearly defines a business as “an individual, organi- zation, or entity engaged in com- mercial, industrial, or professional activities” and an indoor space as “anywhere indoors, including but not limited to public and private workplaces, businesses, indoor are- as open to the public, building lob- bies, common or shared spaces, classrooms, elevators, bathrooms, transportation services, and other indoor space where people may gather for any purpose”. These def- initions clearly include our lodges. 2. What kind of face covering is ac- ceptable: The rules define a face covering as “a cloth, polypropyl- ene, paper or other face covering that covers the nose and the mouth and that rests snugly above the nose, below the mouth, and on the sides of the face. Face cover- ings are not a covering that incor- porates a valve that is designed to facilitate easy exhalation, mesh masks, lace masks, or other cover- ings with openings, holes, visible gaps in the design or material, or vents”. This means that face masks need to be properly worn and not held against the face, worn below the nose, and that material such as shirts, jackets, mesh, or napkins cannot be held against the face in place of a face covering as de- fined above. 3. When can I take my face cover- ing off: When you are seated at a table actively eating or drinking, engaged in activity that is not pos- sible while wearing a mask, or sing- ing a song for Karaoke you may remove your mask. When walking up to the bar, playing pool, playing poker, or otherwise not engaged in one of the exempted activities you must wear your face covering at all times. 4. I am not able to wear a mask: If someone is unable to wear a mask due to a disability under the Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act a lodge should offer reasonable accommo- dations. However this does not mean someone can come in and not wear a mask. Examples of rea- sonable accommodation include providing curbside service for carry out meals, pick up windows, etc.. For accommodations related to lodge meetings, please consult with your District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler or District Advisor. Under the administrative rules, a lodge is responsible under the rules for enforcing the mask mandate and can be fined up to $500 per day per violation if reported. For further information on mask man- dates you may consult with the Oregon Health Authority or your local public health agency. Additional resources on face masks: • https://govstatus.egov.com/or- oha-face-coverings • https://www.adasoutheast.org/ ada/publications/legal/ ada-and- face-mask-policies.php#t4 • https://secure.sos.state.or.us/ oard/viewSingleRule. action? ruleVrsnRsn=280702
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Past Exalted Rulers
*Orlo Bagley, 1953-1954
*Arthur Nolt, 1955
*Edward Hoover, 1955-1956
*Cecil Gum, 1957
*Carl "Ed" Jones, 1958
*David Slayton, 1959
*Dean Webb, 1960
*Lyle Horn, 1961
*Dan Andrieson, 1962
*Mac McIntire, 1962
*Walt Allen, 1963
*Harry Gibson, 1964
*Fred Langston, 1965
*Jack W. King, 1966
*Gordon Elfving, 1967
*Hubert Leuck, 1968
Gary Anderson, 1969
*Joe King, 1970
*Walter Dix, 1971
*Bill Denham, 1972
*Larry Hill, 1973
*Jim Mathews, 1974
Dick Gilkison, 1975
Jim Hoover, 1976
*Harold Hurst, 1977
*Ron Johnson, 1978
Roy Rowlett, 1979
*Tom Clontz, 1980
Mike Heckman, 1981
Mike McCarty, 1982
Mike McCarty, 1983
*Gordon Nyleen, 1984
Mike McCarty, 1985
Rick Carlton, 1986
Tim Horn, 1987
Alan Snyder, 1988
Pat Donohoo, 1989
*Dave Clark, 1990
Ken Massingale, 1991
Jerry Bakke, 1992
Wayne Wiscarson, 1993
*Chuck Fritz, 1994
Mike Jacobson, 1995
Tim Horn, 1996
Merv Kwandt, 1997
Ken Ward, 1998
*Keith Davis, 1999
Bryan Nelson, 2000
Dan Coonrod, 2001
Russ Alexander, 2002
Randy Pitcher, 2003
*Chuck Fritz, 2004
Dan Coonrod, 2005
*Terie Harrison (Bruley), 2006
Chris Carroll, 2007
John Silva, 2008
Dan Coonrod, 2009
Jerry Kerns, 2010
Clint Johnson, 2011
Francis Koster, 2012
*Beverly Adams, 2013
Eddie Bock, 2014
Bill Jones, 2015
Donn Merrick, 2016
Aaron Kitterman, 2017
Marie Ammon, 2018
Mona Dunlap, 2019
Ralph Dinnel. 2020
*Deceased
Charity
Justice
Brotherly
Love
& Fidelity
Attention Members! Find your membership number printed somewhere in this bulletin OR have a Birthday this month to receive a FREE BEVERAGE!
Exalted Ruler’s Message 2021-22 Exalted Ruler
Marie Ammon
Just a little information from Grand
Lodge Secretary:
The past year and a half have
been tumultuous, to say the least.
Longstanding projects were shaken
up, canceled, or reworked entirely.
Help is available! Members in need
of help can qualify for up to $1,000
of assistance from the Order under
Section 5.070 of the Grand Lodge
Statutes.
This assistance would be available
to “worthy and needy Members of
the Order who are suffering from
diseases of an incurable character
or from total disability, and who are
without funds or property or rela-
tives able or willing to care for
them,” the Statute states. The Stat-
ute also provides that the Lodge of
the assisted Member “shall contrib-
ute toward the relief of the Member
an amount not 3331 less than one-
half of the sum that is contributed
by the Order.” The assistance pro-
gram is administered by the Board
of Grand Trustees, which is author-
ized to appropriate up to $10,000
annually for the program. The
Board, by resolution, may give the
Grand Exalted Ruler up to $1,000 so
that authorized payments may be
made
regularly by him. “The monies so
appropriated shall be administered
by the Grand Exalted Ruler with the
consent of a majority of the Board
of Grand Trustees,” the Statute
states.
Gazette Page 3 ~ October 2021
Membership Report
Beginning Membership Total on 4/1/21: 310
Initiated, Affiliated, Reinstated to date: 16
Dropped, Transferred, Deaths to date: 1
Membership Total to date: 325
Gain/Loss: 15
Delinquency: 28
Lapsation Rate: 9.03%
Applications on Hand: 5
Life Members: 32
Honorary Life Members: 1
Life Percentage: 10.65%
~Submitted by Ralph Dinnel
Acting Lodge Secretary
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~ Membership ~
The following have been proposed for membership in our
Order, or are seeking transfer/reinstatement:
By Initiation:
By Reinstatement or Transfer:
~None at this time~
Applications for Life Membership
~None at this time~
October Birthdays Receive a free beverage this month!
Sickness & Distress…
Please keep our members and their
families in your thoughts and prayers.
~ None at this time. ~
Vacant Chair…
Please keep our members and
their families in your thoughts and
prayers.
2: Jodey Lang; 6: Mike Brooks; 8: Tracey Spencer,
Ross Tweten; 12: Colette Arnold, Robert Earl; 15:
Gordon Liles; 18: Gail O'Dowd; 19: Chris Bedsaul,
Don Lamm; 21: Bill Jones, Jamie Parsons; 22: Steve
Beranek; 23: Glenda Short; 26: Susanna Johnson;
30: Bruce Clark, Mitchell Reynolds; 31: David
Prechtel
Gazette Page 4 ~ October 2021
For this month, I have chosen two outstanding
members as Elk of the Month. They can be seen
around the Lodge helping out with Bingo Burg-
ers, Friday night dinners, cleaning, reorganizing,
painting, repairing, mending, building, etc.
It is with great pleasure that I name
Brad Chapman and Eileen Eichler as the
Elk of the Month! Congratulations!
By Marie Ammon
Exalted Ruler
For the October Volunteer of the Month,
I have chosen someone who is
kindhearted, always ready to lend a
hand, great attitude, willing to talk with
anyone, and will give you the shirt off of
his back if you need it. John Baker is the Volunteer of the Month for October.
Congratulations! By Varc Jones
Leading Knight
Lodge Committees
Auditing and Accounting Louis Roner
Activities Linda Renfroe
Fraternal Marie Ammon
Accident Prevention Dalton Perry
PER Association Randy Pitcher
Standing Relief Marie Ammon
Public Relations Marie Ammon
Community Projects and
Activities
Marie Ammon
Youth Activities Mona Dunlap
Hoop Shoot Varc Jones
Drug Awareness Marie Ammon
Americanism Marie Ammon
ENF Marie Ammon
Flag Day Marie Ammon
Elks Memorial Day Marie Ammon
Membership Linda Renfroe
Veterans Service Jerry Kerns
Should you have questions and need to reach
a Chairperson, please call the Lodge and the
message will get to the right person.
LeadingKnight Varc Jones
October's Elk events will bring
about many opportunities for us to
share in fun and fellowship, but it
can also be a time for us to reflect
on friends and family that are no
longer with us. Dia de los Muertos,
or Day of the Dead is regarded by
many for just this purpose. This Dia
de los Muertos I will be thinking of
a special friend to the lodge,
Stephanie Deatherage.
Stephanie was a frequent guest of
mine, participating in Bingo, setting
up a vendor booth at the monthly
bizarre hosted by the lodge, and
notoriously ordering at least a doz-
en poppers at every Fish Fry. Steph
loved the pancakes at the monthly
breakfast and looked forward to
working on ways that she could
help support the Elk's mission to
provide for the children of Cottage
Grove. On September 11, Stepha-
nie lost her life to Covid-19 after
spending 16 days in the ICU. She
leaves behind five children and
three stepchildren.
As I participate in the events held
this month, I will do so to the fullest
in her honor knowing how much
she enjoyed being a small part of
our organization.
If you would like to connect
with our community and lend
a helping hand at the same
time, consider volunteering at
the Lodge! Please call 541-942
-3554 to learn more about the
opportunities that await you!
Gazette Page 5 ~ October 2021
Lodge Committee
Reports
How to Spot The Signs
Your Kid is Using Drugs
Most parents we meet tell us that
they wish they knew the signs their
kid was using drugs. With a bit of
training, you can begin to recog-
nize the warning signs. First off, ex-
perts agree that you should have
some sense of what’s going on by
examining certain elements of their
daily life and most of all, use your
senses. If you suspect that your
child is using drugs, a process of
observing, investigating and moni-
toring your child is the first step. If
you’re seeing strong signs of addic-
tion, the next discussion with your
child should be very direct – ask
them point-blank if they’re using
substances. If you have any doubt,
go to a local drug store and buy an
in-home drug test kit. It is your right
as a parent to demand that any
child living under your roof submit
to a drug test.
Use Your Nose to Find the
Signs Your Kid is Using Drugs
One sniff of your kid’s laundry
should tell you a lot. Marijuana and
cigarettes have strong odors that
are difficult to hide. At the very,
very least, you should be checking
your child’s laundry. Odd smells are
a pretty good reason to arouse
your suspicion. It could be a new
interest in deodorant or a heady
smell of marijuana-laced smoke. If
you don’t know what marijuana
smells like, it’s time to educate your-
self. We don’t suggest smoking it
yourself, but you may be able to
ask a friendly cop to show you a
sample.
Look Them in the Eyes
When your child gets home after
going out with her friends, take a
close look. Pay attention to his or
her eyes. Eyes will be red and
heavy-lidded, with constricted pu-
pils if they’ve used marijuana. Pupils
will be dilated, and he or she may
have difficulty focusing if they’ve
been drinking. In addition, red,
flushed color to the face and
cheeks can also be a sign of drink-
ing.
Do They Have a Car?
Check their car, too. Smell the in-
side of the car, check the ashtray (if
your car has one) and look for evi-
dence of drug paraphernalia, mari-
juana residue, rolling papers or oth-
er items that are questionable.
Check every pocket, in every cor-
ner, under the floormats front and
rear, in all the armrest pockets and
in the trunk, including under the
trunk mat.
Watch for Mood Changes
How does your teen act after a
night out with friends? Are they loud
and obnoxious, or laughing hysteri-
cally at nothing? Unusually clumsy
to the point of stumbling into furni-
ture and walls, tripping over their
own feet and knocking things over?
Sullen, withdrawn, and unusually
tired and slack-eyed for the hour of
night? Do they look queasy and
stumble into the bathroom? These
are all signs that they could have
been drinking, using marijuana or
other drugs.
Check their Bedroom
This includes drawers, under the
bed, in their desk, in high, hard to
reach places and inside of any tin,
box, bag, container, including vid-
eo game boxes, DVD cases, and so
on. Paraphernalia for drug use in-
clude roll-ups and tin boxes. For
other drugs, it could be syringes
and burnt teaspoons. If you see a
tin box, open it and take a sniff. If it
smells like tobacco, it probably is.
When you find something that has
an unidentifiable smell, ask your kid
about it.
Look for Signs of Tobacco Use
or Vaping Pen Use
When children or young adults start
smoking or vaping, chances are
high that they learned it from some-
one else. If not a 3006 parent, then
a peer. And if your child’s peers are
using tobacco or vaping, there’s a
good chance that they may be
using marijuana. Smoking and mari-
juana usage are gateways to fur-
ther experimentation with illicit sub-
stances.
Continued on page 6
Gazette Page 6 ~ October 2021
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