Announcements

June Board Announcements 2026

The JUNE monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the lodge.

Laura Lumley

President

2026-2027 Motto:

"TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG"

Enjoy your gardens and flowers. Enjoy your time with family and friends and remember to wear sunscreen.

One small positive thought can change your whole day.

Tracee McRane

Vice President

In keeping with our theme of traditions this year, I have been charged with having the Appreciation Dinner. It will be on Monday, December 14. I look forward to getting more information out at a later date.

Diane Cannon

Recording Secretary

Please read the minutes from the past month's Business Meetings. Send any corrections or questions to Diane Cannon. We vote for the approval of the minutes at each monthly meeting.

Jerlene Dinnage

Treasurer

If you wish to purchase something for the Elks Ladies, be sure to discuss it with the chair of the committee. After approval, if you will be requesting reimbursement, please bring receipts and a COMPLETED VOUCHER to a monthly meeting.

Please make all checks out to the Mission Viejo Elks Ladies. Thank you!

Sandy Jacobs

Corresponding Secretary

Thank you notes for all those who supported us during our Installation of Officers have been written and distributed. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Visitation dinner on June 9th and at our country’s 250th Birthday celebration parades on July 4 and July 11.

Please complete the Correspondence Form after each event to have Thank You's go out in a timely manner.

June 2026 Committee Announcements

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO SIGN UP

ELKS' LADIES FUNDRAISER!!!

The Elks' Ladies will be selling raffle tickets for the newest quilt called the Patriotic Pinwheels.

Tickets are 6 for $5 and can be sold to neighbors, friends, family, and at Elk events.

The drawing will take place on July 4th at 3 PM and winner does not need to be present to win the quilt.

We need your help! We need as many ticket sellers as possible for just an hour of your time. You can sell tickets to neighbors and family members with the flyer below as well. Collect their money and fill out tickets for them. Please contact Jean Chapman if you can sell tickets at any event.

HERE IS THE LINK TO SIGN UP!

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE FLYER

Barbara Coppola

Parliamentarian

Rules and By-Laws: Please click the link and read our Rules and By-Laws voted in by the group for 2025-2026.

Dinah Grosch

Elks' Liaison

The LIAISON shall maintain

contact between the Mission Viejo Elks’ Ladies and the Mission Viejo Elks.

The Chairman shall attend indoctrination meetings to explain the function of

the Elks’ Ladies.

Cookie Akesson

Michele Scaglione

Jean Chapman

Gail Conaway

Ways and Means

Happy June 1st! The longer days of June means there is more Sunshine in your life!

The planning for Western Nights is coming along nicely. There will be 3 interactive contests: Best Boots. Best Dressed, Best Dancers. Start planning your outfits now!

The Band has signed the contract. Dave Safely has agreed to be the Photographer for the event. Sheriif Eddie Merk will be rustling those hooligans to be placed in the Pokey. Bails Bondswoman Karen Bargabus will be collecting the $5 GET OUT OF JAIL FEES!

We are anticipating a SOLD OUT event again this year. Start gathering your friends for a table of 8. A few Ladies have already requested reserving a table ( 4 so far). T ickets will be available soon.... (still working out menu costs)

Please start thinking about making a raffle basket to donate.

We are also asking for donations of Gift Cards for a "Clothesline of Cards" Raffle!

See y'all June 8th!

Jean Chapman Ways & Means

Jana Merk

April Straub

Membership

Hello Ladies,

April and I are excited to take the torch and move forward with Membership for 2026-2027.

This past month, we have been busy updating the membership databases with returning and new members.

All of the 2026-2027 membership cards will be available to pick up at our monthly meeting. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of stamps, we are unable to mail them out.

Please make sure to turn in your dues before our May meeting to avoid being dropped from our list. If you happen to have a friend who hasn’t yet paid, please remind them that they can still pay their dues.

Please contact April or Jana if you have any Membership questions.

Jana Merk and April Straub, Membership Committee

Jana Merk (949) 677-1214; jana.merk01@gmail.com

April Straub (949) 922-3918; anewstraub@gmail.com

Lisa Hart

Hospitality

For those who have volunteered to bring delicious treats to our meetings, I will give you a reminder call the day before out Elks " Ladies Meeting. I would like to thank in advance Stacey Christie and Carol Bruns for bringing treats to our May meeting.

Jennifer Williams

Communications

June marks the beginning of summer! I hope you all have time to relax and enjoy our beautiful California weather this summer.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

If you have suggestions for our website, please let me know.

Cheryl Isaac

Sunshine

Make sure to take some time for yourself and enjoy the summer sunshine.

If anyone's feeling under the weather, let me know!

Happy Birthday to our members with

JUNE Birthdays.

Sheryn Howlett

Publicity

Please visit this link to read the latest Chit Chat and learn about our Board members.

Please remember that I work on the Bulletin, so let me know if you have anything you wish promoted that may help make our charitable contributions greater at the beginning of next year.

Linda Cimmarusti

Auditor

The AUDITOR shall audit all books and accounts of the Treasurer

every six months and report each audit, in writing at the November and May Board meeting, and to the club membership. The final Audit on March 31st shall be taken before the books are passed on to the new Treasurer. This final report shall be read at the May business meeting by the new Auditor.

Jenny Buford

Sergeant At Arms

The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS shall inform members when the meeting

is ready to open; shall also make sure the flag is in its proper place, the room is properly arranged prior to the meeting and rearranged after the meeting has adjourned. The Sergeant-At-Arms may appoint one or more members for assistance.

Nancy LeBlanc

Chaplain

Thank you for being a valuable member of the

Mission Viejo Elks’ Ladies!

You are greatly appreciated!

"If only you could sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you be can to people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person." Fred Rogers

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