On July 17, 1908, the San Mateo Elks Lodge was chartered as the 1,112^th Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. We have a proud history of service to our community, our members and those less fortunate than we. In less than two years, we will complete 100 years as a Lodge of the BPOE.

100th Anniversary Events
May 24, 2008	Open House and Car Show. Door Prizes. Free hot dogs, chips, and soda. Kids play time in the tennis courts. Dixieland Band & Glee Club.
June 20, 2008	Members Night (member and spouse/date only). 1908 Prices. Elks Band & Glee Club. Costume Contest.
July 21, 2008	100th Anniversary Class.
July 19, 2008	James Grillo Dinner. Semi-Formal Dance. Elks Band & Glee Club.
August 23, 2008	Hot August Nights. BBQ Dinner. Elks Band & Glee Club.
Sept. 18, 2008	Ladies Luncheon, Glee Club. 1908 & 2008 Fashion Show.
Sept. 20, 2008	State President Dinner. Formal Dance. Time capsule.
100th Anniversary Special
Polo shirts - $25.00 (black, blue, ivory) Hats - $15.00 (black, blue, ivory) ~ See Front Office ~
100th Anniversary Pins are now for SALE for $3.00 each ~ See Front Office ~

It is only fitting that we celebrate this auspicious occasion with a series of special events. To this end, Exalted Ruler John Dilks has appointed the following members to a 100^th Anniversary Committee to plan and execute these activities:

1. Tom Barger, PER, Chairman
2. John Damonte, PER, District Leader
3. John Dilks, ER
4. Charles Dreschler, PER
5. Dick Gay, PER, Trustee
6. Bill Harper, Secretary
7. Jack Jones, PDDGER
8. Steve O’Brien, Leading Knight
9. Jeanne Atno, Lecturing Knight
10. Ed Rodriguez, Trustee

Although the Committee is considering activities such as sporting tournaments, luncheons, dinner dances, crab feeds, BBQs, we need your help to define the specifics of what these events should be. The events would be scheduled for the year 2008. Many of the events would be scheduled for the month of September, when the weather is nice and most people are back from vacation. We are planning to invite the President of the California-Hawaii Elks Association to be the Principal Speaker at a formal dinner and dance in September. It has been suggested that we organize a series of District-wide tournaments in softball, tennis, handball, billiards, Pedro, Bridge and bowling. As a member, what would you recommend?
Please jot your suggestions on a piece of paper and drop it off in the Lodge Office or just hand it to one of the Committee members listed above.

During the last few weeks, you may have noticed members wearing new polo shirts with the 100^th Anniversary logo on them. This is a means of calling your attention to the fact that now is the time to plan for our celebration in 2008!