Accident Prevention Chairman

PDDGER Jim Reasoner (Carol)
Brighton Lodge #1586
Res: (303) 659-4392
E-mail: rsrdkwltt@aol.com

Purpose: To educate all lodges concerning compliance with the Grand Lodge Insurance Program. To make all trustees and officers aware of their responsibilities to make their lodge facilities a safe place for the employees to work, and for the members and guests to enjoy.

Americanism Chairman

Jeff Nightingale
Evergreen Lodge #2363
Res:(303) 374-0848

Purpose: To promote the cause of patriotism throughout Colorado, by educating our children to have respect for our flag and country, and to promote a “Flag Day” ceremony in every lodge. To aid lodges in the sponsoring of civic affairs and patriotic endeavors by promoting activities that will enhance love for our flag and country.

Auditing & Accounting Chairman

Suzanne M. Bradeen (Robert)
Littleton Lodge #1650
Res: (720) 283-3890
Bus: (303) 806-0887
E-mail: Suzanne@bradeencpas.com

Purpose: To examine and audit the books of the CEA secretary, treasurer, and all state association committees handling money in excess of one hundred dollars, as well as all expenditures of money by the association.

Business Practices Committee

Purpose: Business Practices Committees will provide advice to lodges having problems with officers, committees or finances. A call to any chairman will produce immediate assistance from members who are knowledgeable in an area of concern.

Business Practices Chairman

PDDGER Ray Ross (Amie)
Colorado Springs Lodge #309
Res: (719) 260-6253
E-mail: RayRossSr@aol.com

Purpose: This committee will provide training and advice to officers and members who oversee the day-to-day activities in their lodge and club operations.

Members at Large: William Kinney (970) 522-1723; Robert Fitzler (719) 561-8876; Sheril Wynne (303) 457-0841.

Lodge Assistance Chairman

John D. Amen (Marcia)
Denver Lodge #17
Office: (303) 637-7908
Cell: (303) 257-1085
E-mail: Coloradopoker@aol.com

Lodge Fiscal Management District Chairman West

Delwyn Fletcher
Glenwood Springs Lodge #2286
Res: (970) 945-6031
Cell: (970) 948-3235
E-mail: dfletcher@holycross.com

Lodge Fiscal Management District Chairman East

Glenn Tiemann (Theresa)
Denver #17
Res: (303) 427-8164
Cell: (720) 290-2300
Fax: (303) 427-0521
E-mail: gt2227@juno.com

Club Managers Chairman

Tom Regan
Glenwood Springs Lodge #2286
Res: (970) 945-2286
E-Mail: team-regan@hotmail.com

Purpose: This committee will provide training and advice to club managers who oversee the day-to-day activities in their club operations.

Bingo Advisory Chairman

Glenn Tiemann (Theresa)
Denver #17
Res: (303) 427-8164
Cell: (720) 290-2300
Fax: (303) 427-0521
E-mail: gt2227@juno.com

Catch-a-Calf & Heifer Wrangle - Little Britches Rodeo Co-Chairmen

PDDGER Kenny Burns (Teresa)
Hotchkiss Lodge #1807
Res: 970) 872-2396
E-mail: kenny_burns@lycos.com

Purpose: Cooperate with Officials of the NWSS in Denver regarding the Catch-a-Calf and Heifer contest. Promote Lodge Sponsorship of calves. Act as contact for the Colorado ELKS Association sponsored calf and offer assistance. Keep in touch with the boy or girl throughout the year regarding the progress of the calf.
Encourage and assist lodges who want to participate in the Little Britches Rodeo Program.

Catch-a-Calf & Heifer Wrangle - Little Britches Rodeo Co-Chairmen

PSP Tom McKibbon (Debbie)
Lamar Lodge #1319
Res: (719) 336-5576
E-mail: BPOE1319@cminet.net

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Clem Audin Chairman

Pete Crow
Glenwood Springs Lodge #2286
Res: (970) 945-0276
Cell: (970) 618-3665
Fax: (970) 947-9922
Bus: (970) 945-7987
E-Mail: caudin@downtowndrugs.com

Purpose: Ensure that aid is available from the Clem Audin Fund to the youth of Colorado, restricted for the exclusive use of education, health, development, and care of children 18 years of age and younger.

Colorado Elks Historian

Christopher “Chris” Clausen
Cripple Creek Lodge #316
Res: (719) 689-9238
E-mail: ccla172977@aol.com

Purpose: To research and compile historical records of the Colorado Elks.

Colorado Elks News Editor

Miriam Hansen (James)
Colorado Springs Lodge #309
Res and Fax: (719) 593-5882
Cell: (719) 460-1679
E-mail: hansenmims@cs.com

Purpose: To publish a timely and an informative state newsletter for the membership, subscription is free to all members upon request.

April 2008 Colorado Elks News
January 2008 Colorado Elks News
October 2007 Colorado Elks News

Colorado Elks News: Ladies News Editor

Jo Scott (Wes)
Brighton Lodge #1586
Res: (970) 737-2614
E-mail: wesnjosco@msn.com

Purpose: To publish a timely and an informative state newsletter for the membership, subscription is free to all members upon request.

Colorado Elks Web Master

Earl Cress
Westminster Lodge #2227
Res: (303) 431-0201
E-mail: EECress@coloradoelks.org

Purpose: To provide current and accessible information on the Internet about Colorado Elks, their activities, lodges, and committees at the Colorado State Association Web Page and Colorado, state information posted on the Grand Lodge web site.

Constitution, By-laws & Resolutions
Chairman

PDDGER Greg Beacom (Debbie Robertson)
Westminster Lodge #2227
Res: (303) 426-9832
E-mail: gregbeacom@comcast.net

Purpose: This committee shall have referred to it, and report to this corporation, all proposed legislation and amendments to the By-Laws of this corporation. It shall recommend to each annual meeting of the corporation such legislation and amendments it deems advisable.

Credentials Chairman

James Boyer (Sandy)
Littleton Lodge #1650
Res: (303) 973-8891
E-mail: boyer_james@msn.com

Purpose: This committee shall examine credentials of all delegates, and certify all Elks who are authorized to participate in the deliberations of this corporation at any of its sessions.

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DIA Veterans Sports Clinic C0-Chairman

Dave Albertson
Northglenn Lodge #2438
Res: (720) 327-2443
E-mail: painterdav@yahoo.com

DIA Veterans Sports Clinic C0-Chairman

Steve Nazzise
Arvada Lodge #2278
Res: (303) 536-4789
E-mail: orangeryder49@yahoo.com

Drug Awareness Chairman

Tom Chambers (Jan)
Northglenn Lodge #2438
Res: (303) 451-8663
E-mail: tshirtstoptomjan@msn.com

Purpose: This committee is charged with implementing the GL Drug Awareness program in Colorado, and to exercise all means possible toward discouragement of the use of drugs by the youth of our State.

Drug Awareness Trailer Contacts: Tim Aldrich, South (719) 429-0662, Mary Romero, West (970) 285-7136 and Tom Chambers, Central and North.

Elk / Officer of the Year Chairman

PDDGER Jim Garland
Glennwood Springs Lodge #2286
Res: (970) 625-2599
E-mail: garland@yahoo.com

Purpose: To recognize a member for devotion, dedication, and loyalty to their lodge & community, and to show
appreciation to that member for outstanding work in promoting the principals of ELKDOM.

Elks National Foundation Chairman

PDDGER Tom Root (Rose)
Westminster Lodge #2227
Res: (303) 980-8408
E-mail: RtrRmr@aol.com

Purpose: This committee will work closely with the GL in the promotion and marketing of the National Foundation program among all lodges. Sponsor inter-lodge contests with appropriate recognition. Check with all association officers and committee members to assure they are participating members. Encourage all ELKS and spouses to become participating members.

Elks (Officer) Training Chairman

PDDGER Rick Miller (Kathy)
Rocky Ford Lodge #1147
Res: (719) 254-6452
Fax: (719) 383-2302
Work: (719) 383-2302
E-mail: pdd1147@aol.com

Purpose: This committee is charged with the responsibility of providing timely and useful programs for the development of lodge officers and the general education of the members. They will conduct the Grand Lodge Elk Training test and present the Grand Lodge certificates for the satisfactory completion of the test each year.

Government Relations Co-Chairman

PDDGER John E. Galvin (Barbara)
Tri-City Lodge #2541
Res: (303) 469-0153
Fax: (303) 469-0153
E-mail: galvinjrj@aol.com

Purpose: The committee is charged with the duties and responsibilities of implementing the Government Relations program as set forth by the GL, and to keep the membership informed as to legislative issues which will have an impact on our lodges across the state.

Government Relations Co-Chairman

PDDGER Frank Sommer (Connie)
Littleton Lodge #1650
Res: (303) 850-0258
Bus: (303) 395-3604
Cell: (303) 601-3219
E-mail: f_sommer@msn.com

Purpose: This Committee shall be responsible for the inventory, staffing and operation of the Colorado Hospitality Room; the promotion and sale of tickets to the annual Colorado ELKS Luncheon; to make all arrangements with the Grand Lodge Convention Hotel; to obtain and contract for the use of such facilities; for arranging travel accommodations for the Colorado Delegation to and from the Convention and to promote other travel programs as fund raisers for the State Association.

Housing Chairman

SDGER William St. John (Dee)
Sterling Lodge #1336
Res: (970) 522-0409
E-mail: deebill@kci.net

2008 Grand Lodge Information

2008 Grand Lodge Room Reservations Form

Hospitality Room Chairman

PSP Tom Arrick (Marilyn)
Denver Lodge #17
Res: (303) 427-2686
Cell: (303) 601-9987
E-mail: tmarrick@comcast.net

Luncheon Chairman

PDDGER Vincent Kelley (Gayle)
Longmont Lodge #1055
Res: (303) 776-8180

Seating Coordinator

Glenn Tiemann (Theresa)
Denver #17
Res: (303) 427-8164
Cell: (720) 290-2300
Fax: (303) 427-0521
E-mail: gt2227@juno.com

Transportation Chairman

Sylvia Mucklow
Ft. Collins Lodge #804
Res: (970) 484-5566
E-mail: RMTK@webaccess.net

“Hoop Shoot”® Chairman

Ron D. Carpenter (El Louise)
Salida Lodge #808
Res: (719) 539-3360

Purpose: To encourage all lodges to make available the “Hoop Shoot” program to every eligible child in the state and to assist with the State and Regional “Hoop Shoot” Contests.

Leadership Development Team Leader

PSP Robert "Bob" Schmitz (Barb)
Westminster Lodge #2227
Res: (303) 452-2242
Cell: (720) 299-9751
E-mail: pddgerbob@msn.com

Purpose: Develops the Colorado Elks Leadership Development program and conducts training seminars for officers and members of the lodges. Is the focal center and primary resource for information specific to the development of lodge leaders and their positional duties and responsibilities associated with the successful management of the lodge and Grand Lodge programs. Creates and conducts other training programs as deemed appropriate by the State Association.

2008 Leadership Training Information: Feb. 16 & 17, Pueblo; Mar 1 & 2, Longmont; Mar. 15 & 16, Grand Junction.

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Lodge Activities Chairman

Darrell Myers (Suzan)
Denver Lodge #17
Res: (303) 357-1652
Cell: (303) 550-7004
E-mail: Darrellmyers1921@msn.com

Purpose: Observe dates suggested by GL for initiations, roundups and similar events. Encourage proper observance of Flag Day and Memorial Sunday. Publicize the Elks National Home and its advantages to the membership. Suggest exchange of initiation an installation of officers. Ensure each lodge has a PER and an “Old Timers” night. Promote inter-lodge visitations for fraternal and social events.

Lodge Bulletins Chairman

Peggy Allen
Idaho Springs Lodge #607
Res: (303) 567-4032
Cell: (303) 437-4627
E-mail: elks607@msn.com

Purpose: The committee’s goal is to assist lodges in knowing how to create an informative and useful bulletin for their members to read, to encourage each lodge to publish a bulletin, enter the bulletin contest, and improve the quality of their publications.

Lodge Secretaries Chairman

PDDGER John Hutson (Diane)
Greeley Lodge #809
Res: (970) 353-4765
E-mail: johnwhutson1@msn.com

Purpose: To provide all lodge secretaries with a complete understanding of their duties and responsibilities of the office to which they have been elected. To assist newly elected secretaries in procedural matters relating to the duties of their office.

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Lodge Trustees Chairman

PER Thomas LaFollette
Greeley Lodge #809
Res: (970) 506-9223
E-mail:

Purpose: To review the duties and responsibilities associated with the Office of the Trustees. To meet and work closely with Club Managers, Secretaries and Business Practices Committees in making sure the lodge and club operations are successful.

State Major Project - Laradon Hall Chairman

Rodd Blatter (Kim)
Golden Lodge #2740
Res: (303) 432-7653
Cell: (720) 936-4741
E-mail:rdblatter@comcast.net

Purpose: To encourage lodges and individuals to contribute to Laradon, see that an active committee is appointed in each lodge, plan ways and means of obtaining additional revenue for Laradon.

Meetings Commission Chairman

Thomas Fraker (Debra)
La Junta Lodge #701
Res: (719) 853-6323
Cell: (719) 469-0220
Pager: (719) 384-0529
E-mail: frakertw@centurytel.net

Purpose: The Meetings Commission is responsible for the establishment of standards, procedures, conditions and a policy of continuing supervision in the location approval and in the conduct and administration of those in charge of the State meeting; shall set/approve registration fees, approve/reject any additional charges levied, make any assessments upon the sponsors/host of State Association meetings, and maintain a level of consistency in the operation of the Association’s annual/quarterly meetings.

Membership / Lapsation / Indoctrination
Chairman

PDDGER Robert Wingert (Cathy)
Fort Collins Lodge #804
Res: (970)255-9907
Bus: (970)223-8873
E-mail: rwing51054@aol.com

Purpose: To be a liaison between all Colorado lodges assisting them with suggestions to improve their membership recruitment, indoctrination program, and lapsation policies to help produce a net gain in membership.

National Western Stock Show
Chairman

Bob Byron (Dorothy)
Summit County Lodge #2561
Res: (970) 418-1516
E-mail: bobbyron51@hotmail.com

Purpose: To obtain a booth at the NWSS and schedule volunteers from lodges to work in the booth handing out literature and information regarding Elkdom. Work in conjunction with the Public Relations and Catch-a-Calf/Heifer Committees.

New Lodges Chairman

PDDGER Frank Sommer (Connie)
Littleton Lodge #1650
Res: (303) 850-0258
Bus: (303) 395-3604
Cell: (303) 601-3219
E-mail: f_sommer@msn.com

Purpose: To work with communities and interested members in the development new lodges.

Past Exalted Rulers Association President

PDDGER Jim Vitale (Beth Hagerling)
Golden Lodge #2740
Res: (720) 218-6162
Fax: (720) 269-4551
E-mail: bigjimvitale@aol.com

Past State Presidents Nomination and Advisory
Grand Lodge Committeemen
(Active in State Association)

Purpose: The Past State Presidents (PSP) shall serve in an advisory and consulting capacity to the Association President and other officers. They shall act as advisors and consultants to the President, Board of Trustees, and shall further constitute the Nomination and Advisory Committee. As Past and/or current GL committeemen, it shall also be their duty to correlate and promote the relationship of the association with the GL and to report and advise the association concerning GL Statutes and affairs.

Prayer Services

PDDGER C. Joseph Vigil (Einice)
Montrose Lodge #1053
Res: (970) 249-2775

Purpose: To organize and conduct a non-denominational prayer service at each CEA quarterly meeting which can be enjoyed by everyone before our Sunday Business Session.

Public Relations Chairman

Brian O'Neal
Aspen Lodge #224
Res: (970) 925-2643

Purpose: This committee is charged with the responsibility of implementing the Public Relations program of the GL and of this association.

Risk Management Chairman

Steve Nelson
Evergreen Lodge #2363
Res: (303) 888-1881
E-mail:Steve@blusage.com

Purpose: To educate all lodges concerning compliance with the Grand Lodge Risk Management Program. To make all trustees and officers aware of their responsibilities to make their lodge facilities a safe place for the employees to work, and for the members and guests to enjoy.

Ritual Chairman

Steve Rysdam (Maggie)
Littleton Lodge #1650
Res: (303) 857-4121
Cell: (720) 732-6108
E-mail: srysdam@uqm.com

Purpose: Encourage all lodge officers to participate in the Ritual contests. Secure assistance from the GL Ritualistic Committeeman, and hold a ritual clinic for the purpose of instructing the officers, coaches, and judges on any changes to the ritual procedures which were made by the GL Ritual Committee. Conduct testing for the certification of new judges and re-certification of all current judges. Urge officers to properly perform the ritual and conduct District and State Ritual Contests. Promote an Eleven O’Clock Toast and Exalted Rulers Flag Charge contest on the state level.

2008 Ritual Clinics and Contests

Ritual At-Large Committee

PSP John Stevens, Sr. (Jan)
Littleton Lodge #1650
Res: (303) 794-6291
Fax: (303) 794-4203
E-mail: johnstevenspsp@aol.com

Members at Large: Keith Ellis, PDDGER; Ray Humble, PDDGER; Tom Wildhalm, PDDGER; Rick Miller, PDDGER; Bing Fretwell, PDDGER.

Purpose: The Ritual at Large Committee will assist any lodge in preparation for the District or State Ritual competition and help the officers to be better prepared to perform their ritualistic parts at their Lodge Initiations, which will make a better impression on new members.

“Soccer Shoot”® Chairman

Doug Miller
Telluride Lodge #692
Res: (970) 728-0938
E-mail: dmillerdesigns@adelphia.net

Purpose: To develop and promote the GL Soccer Shoot program, and encourage every lodge across the state to get involved in the program and get as much participation as possible from within their communities in this new youth program.

Veterans Hides Chairman

Wayne Rogers
Golden Lodge #2740
Res: (303) 947-5210
Fax: (303) 279-2986
E-mail: waynerogers51@msn.com

Purpose: This committee will coordinate the collection of big game hides during hunting season, and assist in getting these hides to a collection area for the GL Veterans Service Commission to pick up for processing and later distribution to our hospitalized veterans for their leather programs.

PDDGER James Decker (Vickie Ewing)
Delta Lodge #1235
Res: (970) 240-9746
E-mail: jcdvre@msn.com

Purpose: This committee is responsible for implementing the program of the Elks Veterans Service Commission in the furtherance of service to veterans confined in VA hospitals or rest homes throughout the state, and give assistance when called upon to the Armed Forces of the United States, and to respond to any call for aid.

Youth Activities Chairman

PDDGER Gary Salberg (Cheri)
Leadville Lodge #236
Res: (970) 887-3159
E-mail: gary.salberg@xcelenergy.com

Purpose: Promote student participation in the "Most Valuable Student Scholarship” program and youth leadership. Create youth development programs and take part in youth programs that are released by Grand Lodge. Administer the Colorado Elks scholarship program and work with the Public Relations Committee to promote our winners throughout the state.