CHEA Committees

ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS

The CHEA Accounting Consultants Committee shall provide training and assistance to establish good accounting knowledge, policies, and procedures consistent with Grand Lodge statutes: the Grand Lodge Auditing & Accounting manual; the Elks CLMS program; Federal and State laws; and California-Hawaii Elks Association objectives. The committee will draw on Grand Lodge, CHEA, and District resources to provide Lodge officers and accounting staff with training and other resources necessary to assure success in the business of running their Lodges and providing excellent and timely financial reporting.

AMERICANISM

AMERICANISM COMMITTEE

Larry Perez, Chairman
Riverside Lodge No. 643

The AMERICANISM Committee shall formulate ways and means by which the State Association, its Lodges and members, can most effectively preserve patriotic feeling toward the government of the United States of America, and to supervise and promote programs in furtherance of said objective.

BLT LEGACY GIVING

BLT LEGACY GIVING COMMITTEE

Linda Valenty, Chairman
Livermore-Pleasanton Lodge No. 2117

Patrick O’Keefe, Vice Chairman
Fontana-Rialto Lodge No. 2013

The creation of the BLT Legacy Giving (BLT) Committee in 1984 set the stage for ensuring the financial future of the Major Project. Amounts under $500 go directly to help underwrite Major Project expenses for the year in which they are given. The establishment of the BLT Legacy Giving Fund in 1991 designated gifts of $500 or more to be placed in a special account.

BLUE COAT

BLUE COAT COMMITTEE

Naomi Roman, Chairman
Burbank Lodge No. 1497

The Blue Coat Committee shall work with the vendors and Exalted Rulers in purchasing and ordering their Blue Coats to be worn at functions and events such as the Annual CHEA Convention, Grand Lodge Convention, Mid-Term Conference and other Elk functions.

BUSINESS PRACTICES

Rochelle Zenger, Chairman
Sunland-Tujunga Lodge No. 2098

Shelley Gonzales, Vice Chairman
Oxnard Lodge No. 1443

The BUSINESS PRACTICES Committee shall formulate ways and means to assist the Lodges of the Association to maintain sound financial operations. It will disseminate information and provide supervisory coordination to ensure fiscal responsibility and financial stability.

The Business Practices Committee exists as a resource to Lodges for achieving sound financial conditions in all facets of their operations. When requested, we will provide training to Districts on various topics to ensure compliance with all laws and CHEA mandates.

For information on the Lodge Management Program, please visit our Lodge Management Program informational page.

CLMS

CLMS COMMITTEE
(CHICAGO LODGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)

Charlene Peale, Chairman
Burbank Lodge No. 1497

The CLMS Committee is tasked with providing training and support in the use of the CLMS program. All information received from Grand Lodge concerning the CLMS program will be provided as received.

DRUG AWARENESS

CHEA Drug Awareness Program

Patricia "Patty" Hamilton, Chairman
El Cajon Lodge No. 1812

Dave Wells, Vice Chairman
Merced Lodge No. 1240

The DRUG AWARENESS Committee shall actively participate in promoting the Grand Lodge program of educating the nations youth on the dangers of illicit drug use.

The Drug Awareness Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is dedicated to preventing the use of illicit drugs by the youth of our country as well as informing them of the dangers caused by the use of legal drugs such as alcohol and tobacco. This mission will be accomplished by directing resources to our various targeted audiences, both young and old, based upon set priorities and with the assistance of our committed partners, we will be able to actively educate our communities by providing them with scientific based prevention programs and drug awareness information.

FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEM

FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEM
(GRAND LODGE)

Debra Mello, Chairman
Woodland Lodge No. 1299

The Financial Reporting System Committee shall provide training and support in the use of the Grand Lodge Financial Reporting System. It shall disseminate all information received from Grand Lodge concerning the Financial Reporting System.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Alyssa Santos, Chairman
Gardena Lodge No. 1919

Kris Picard, Vice Chairman
Simi Valley Lodge No. 2492

The GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Committee shall develop a well organized “grass roots” network of informed members throughout California and Hawaii who will be responsive to calls for assistance in combating all matters adverse to the Order of Elks on a national, state or local level. Personal relationships with government officials and legislators are to be encouraged and developed wherever possible.

GL/CONV HOUSING COORDINATORS

Cliff Wadley, Chairman
Riverside Lodge No. 643

The GL/CONV HOUSING COORDINATORS Committee shall assist the Districts in gathering information for Grand Lodge, Mid-Term, & Convention Housing.

HOOP SHOOT

Jamie Jasso, Chairman
Mission Viejo-Saddleback Lodge No. 2444

Henry Schmitz, Vice Chairman
Paso Robles Lodge No. 2364

The ELKS HOOP SHOOT Free Throw Contest Committee shall serve to highlight the Elks Commitment to the nations youth, encourage family participation and help develop the character of our youth to better qualify them to become good citizens and the leaders of tomorrow.

INSURANCE AND SAFETY

INSURANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Kevin O’Shaughnessy, Chairman
Desert Hot Springs Lodge No. 2639

The INSURANCE AND SAFETY Committee shall preserve and protect the property, assets, and members of our Subordinate Lodges. The Committee participates in four insurance programs: Property Plus, liability, workers compensation and directors’ and officers’ coverage. The Committee monitors the accidents and lawsuits against the lodges, their Officers and members, and assists with safety issues. Each District has an Insurance and Safety Committee Chairman available to assist the Lodges with questions of insurance, claims and safety.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE

Floyd “Skip” Henke, Chairman
Santa Clarita Lodge No. 2379

Tony Markarian, Vice Chairman
Simi Valley Lodge No. 2492

The INVESTMENTS Committee shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be chosen from the following: one (1) Trustee from each the Association and Major Project Boards; four (4) members chosen from the membership at large who have a financial and investment background and experience; and a Past Grand Exalted Ruler from CHEA. This committee may select and use Advisors as they deem necessary. The CHEA and CHEMPI members shall each serve a one (1) year term; the four (4) at-large members a four (4) year term with one (1) such member being appointed each year. The first four (4) at-large members shall determine their initial terms of offices, i.e., 1, 2, 3, or 4 years, by lottery .The committee shall select one (1) of its members as Chairman. The committee is responsible to monitor, oversee and make recommendations for the investments of CHEA and CHEMPI, and shall have the overall responsibility therefore, in accordance with the investment policies and objectives established by the individual Boards. They shall meet at the annual Association Convention and Mid-Term Conference and report to the respective Boards and Budget Committees. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman of either Board or the Committee Chair.

LODGE ACTIVITIES

LODGE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

Lou Apodaca, Chairman
Downey Lodge No. 2020

The LODGE ACTIVITIES Committee shall investigate and recommend ways and means of maintaining interest in meetings, projects, and activities in the Subordinate Lodges of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in the states of California and Hawaii.

The LODGE ACTIVITIES Committee assists the Lodge Secretary in accurately completing the Lodge’s “Survey of Volunteer, Youth Charitable, and Community Service Programs Report Sheet,” including the reporting of the participation by members and guests in Mandatory, Prescribed and Non-Prescribed Lodge Activities.

Additionally the LODGE ACTIVITIES Committee should promote the Grand Lodge Lodge Activities/State Association Committee Program of Contest and Grand Exalted Rulers Awards by encouraging their Lodge to participate in all Grand Lodge and State Association Contests; taking maximum advantage of all of the Grand Exalted Ruler awards of recognition for which their members and Lodge qualify.

MAJOR PROJECT

Barbara Knox, Chairman
Palm Springs Lodge No. 1905

Nita Ohlhauser, Vice Chairman
Livermore-Pleasanton Lodge No. 2117

The MAJOR PROJECT Committee shall operate, manage, and control the Major Project of this Association. It shall apply and expend for charitable purposes, and no other, monies paid to the Major Project Fund by the Elks of California and Hawaii or any other persons or corporations. It shall plan and execute campaigns and activities for the raising of additional monies to further said Major Project. In any matters relating to the raising of funds or the disbursement of money, the advice and consent of the majority of the members of the Board of Trustees shall be first obtained. A full and complete report of all activities and an accounting for all funds received and expended by said committee shall be submitted to each annual meeting of this Association.

MEMBERSHIP/ LAPSATION

MEMBERSHIP/LAPSATION COMMITTEE

James Warrick, Chairman
Carmichael Lodge No. 2103

Rick Adams, Vice Chairman
Simi Valley Lodge No. 2492

The MEMBERSHIP Committee shall investigate and recommend ways and means of increasing membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks within the states of California and Hawaii.

NATIONAL FOUNDATION

NATIONAL FOUNDATION COMMITTEE

Jere Williams, Chairman
South San Francisco Lodge No. 2091

Steve Graham, Vice Chairman, Grants Coordinator
Santa Clarita Lodge No. 2379

The NATIONAL FOUNDATION Committee will engage in fund raising activities and promote ENF programs to support the http://www.elks.org/enf/mission.cfm mission of the Elks National Foundation to help Elks build stronger communities. We will encourage and support members, Lodges and Districts to achieve the Grand Exalted Rulers annual ENF per member giving goal. The Elks National Foundation is pledged to invest in communities where Elks live and work. It helps youth develop lifelong skills, sends students to college, meets the needs of today’s veterans, supports the charitable work of the state Elks Associations and fund projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities.

The Community Investment Committee will encourage and support the Lodge of the California-Hawaii Elks Association to invest in the communities they serve through CIP grants – which include Beacon, Gratitude, Promise and Impact grants – in ways that will raise the Lodge’s profile, energize the membership, encourage former members to reinstate their membership, and gain the notice of people who want to be part of an organization that’s doing great things.

NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE