ODDFELLOWS-CALIFORNIA LODGE #1 Lodge website: http://www.ioofcal1.com JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 2019 Mercy High School -3250 19 th Avenue, SF Rist Auditorium (across from Stonestown) The hall does get wi-fi Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:30p.m. (preceded by fellowship at 7:00p.m. (followed by Treats after the meeting) MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 5566, South San Francisco, 94083-5566 Noble Grand Dennis Milton. Keith Fitzpatrick to take over chair as of the 2/5 meeting Vice Grand Keith Fitzpatrick. Terri Stevenson to take over chair as of 2/5 meeting Treasurer Terry Giannini (650) 922-2160 (home) Financial Secretary John Fraher (650) 342-7188 (home) Secretary Tammy Manini (650) 952-0154 Charity Chairperson - Tom Manini DDGM: Harry Rosenthal Yerba Buena Lodge #15 Page 2: Upcoming Lodge Events Page 3: Looking Back Page 4:Treats, Raffle Winners, upcoming Board meetings Page 5:Sunshine Chairman, New member information MEETINGS AND TREATS SCHEDULE: Tuesday. January 1 st No lodge meeting Tuesday, January 22nd NEED VOLUNTEER Tuesday, February 5 th NEED VOLUNTEER Tuesday, February 19 th NEED VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT TERRI STEVENSON AT (650)-355-6003 OR (650) 303-8426 TO HELP OUT UPCOMING EVENTS AND SIGN UP DEADLINES: **For events, see flyer posted on lodge website www.ioofcal1.com for sign-up information See page 2 following for additional information
2019 UPCOMING EVENTS Please note; flyers for these events (as they become available), social and charity, will be posted on the Lodge s website www.ioofcal1.com January, 2019 Installation Dinner, Nicks Rockaway with social hour starting at 5:30 in Pacifica. Sign-up sheet posted on lodge website. Deadline for sign-up is January 9 th. Contact Tammy Manini at (650) 952-0154. Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 Annual Crab Feed. Will be held at the American Legion Hall, Pacifica. First signups taken at the 1/22 lodge meeting. Check guarantees your place for yourself and a guest. All members not attending mail your check to Terri Stevenson, payment will be considered in the order that the checks are received. March event pending Saturday, April 28 th Annual Day at the Races To be held at Golden Gate Fields. This will include a wonderfully tasty and plentiful all you can eat buffet to be served from 12-3. Also included is valet parking. Check your lodge website for the sign-up information likely towards the end of March. Saturday, May 5 th Yes, Cinco De Mayo to be held at the Knudsen s home in Pacifica. More info to follow in the March/April newsletter. Saturday, June 15 th Day at the SF Giants. There will be a pre-game bar-b-que. Thank you to John and Carol Fraher, chairpersons for putting this event together. More info to follow in the March/April newsletter. KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE LODGE WEBSITE TO FIND FLYERS FOR EVENTS AS THEY ARE POSTED..
The annual Christmas Holiday Party was a smashing success (isn t it always!) There were 120 members, guests and 23children in attendance. Mr and Mrs Santa had LOTS of help from the special elves that came down from the North Pole. Understand that Mrs. Claus was sporting a brand-new dress this year as well. Santa and Mrs. Claus brought gifts and hats for all children. Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time! Charity Committee Sunday, November 18 th several lodge members went shopping for dinner supplies for the Samaritan House, an organization that we ve bring supporting. We ve done this for years, and we buy everything for Thanksgiving dinner; ham, turkeys, potatoes, pies, etc. Once the supplies are purchased they are brought over to their facility in San Mateo. It s a great feeling to help out with this project. Thanks to everyone who participated.
TREATS RESPONSIBILITY Each meeting we bring wonderful treats to our lodge. Most of us just do it once a year, so it may be hard to remember what is required. Following is a checklist to help when you are bringing treats: NOTE: Treats budget has been increased to $200 which includes appetizers, main dish, and something for dessert 1) Sign up with Terri Stevenson e-mail: bobandterri@hotmail.com (or at a lodge meeting to arrange to bring treats) 2) The treats limit is $200, excluding drinks and paper products. They are already at the Lodge. 3) Arrive at the hall by 7:00pm 4) You will probably miss the meeting the night you have treats. If you need to report on something, get a helper. ATTENDANCE AND RAFFLE WINNERS: As an incentive to those who attend meetings, there is a name drawn at each meeting, and the winner receives a $$ prize. November 6th 26 members present RAFFLE WINNER: Mickey Modena November 20th - members present NO MEETING HELD December 4th - 26 members present RAFFLE WINNER: Ed Schneider December 18th - members present NO MEETING HELD Upcoming Board of Director s Meetings for 2019: To be determined by incoming Noble Grand To be convened as determined by the needs of the Noble Grand, 7pm at the Round Table located at 2227 Gellert Boulevard, SSF 3-Year Directors Terri Stevenson Tim Higgins Tony Vicino 2-Year Directors Keith Fitzpatrick Tom Manini Carolyn Milton 1-Year Directors Dennis Milton Haim Cezana Mike Knudsen The Lodge wants to remind you that we are here for you if you need us. We take seriously the Odd Fellow Creed of Faith, Love and Truth and want to spread our fellowship to all members. Whether you are active in the lodge or not, you are always welcome to come to meetings and events. Please send us a note, if you care to, and just let us know how you are doing, and if there is anything your lodge can do for you. You can e-mail us at: ioofcal1@gmail.com or mail us at: California Lodge No. 1, P.O. Box 5566, South San Francisco, CA 94080-5566. Remember to visit our website and catch up on all the planned events for 2018, http://www.ioofcal1.com
SUNSHINE CHAIRMAN, Sue Texeira, reports that the following wishes from the Lodge were sent to: NO CARDS WERE NEEDED OR SENT DURING THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER/DECEMBER. FROM JOHN FRAHER, MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN- There are still members who have not paid their 2019 lodge dues. If you have not done so already, write your check and get it mailed into John as soon as possible. FROM FRANK LAGOMARSINO- Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Join fellow California Lodge No. 1 members on Monday nights at Safe Harbor homeless shelter in South San Francisco! Looking for volunteers to serve dinner on Monday nights. For the past several years California Lodge #1 has been volunteering 2-person teams to serve a pre-prepared dinner to the residents at Safe Harbor Shelter. Volunteers are needed to cover 3 Monday nights, per month. It is a simple, but rewarding endeavor that usually takes about 60 minutes, per visit. There is no preparing of food, or even cleaning up afterwards. Everyone is invited to join us by signing up for the dates that you can serve. Please check for available dates on our website at http://www.ioofcal1.com. Look for the link SAFE HARBOR VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE Please contact Frank via e-mail at: newsletter@ioofcal1.com NEWSLETTER STAFF: State Newsletter Editor: Carol Fraher CA #1 Lodge - Senior Editor: Julie Ballard (e-mail address: popcorn8858@sbcglobal.net) Assistant Editor: Ron Carrey Reporters: Terri Stevenson, Social Activities Tom Manini, Charity Webmaster extraordinaire Frank Lagomarsino Newsletter Mailer: Dennis Carrey