VOLUME 56 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 NO. 2 We Celebrate Statehood Day SoCal Weekend No longer do banks and schools close and no longer do cities and towns throughout Is August 19-21 California celebrate the anniversary of the The Annual Southern California Weekend Golden State’s admission to the Union on will be held in Pomona August 19-21. Head- September 9, 1850. quarters will be the Kellogg West Hotel/Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 West Temple Avenue. Fortunately, the Native Sons and Daugh- Reservations are available at (909) 869-2222, ters of the Golden West keep the flame alive www.kelloggwestorg. Rooms are $94 per with a glorious celebration in Sacramento night plus taxes. on September 2-5. The event begins Friday, August 19 Headquarters is the Embassy Suites Sac- with a hospitality room at the hotel, fol- ramento Riverfront and Promenade, 100 lowed at 5:30 by wine and antipasti and Capital Mall, Sacramento. Rooms are $185 at 6 by an Italian dinner alfresco at the per night, with parking $15 per 24-hour pe- historic Phillips Mansion. Tours of this riod. Reservations are required by August 11. unique house will be available. At 7, Anne To reserve, go to www.sacramento.embassy Collier, Curator of the Cultural and Natu- ral History Collection at La Verne Univer- suites.com, using reservation code NSG. Or sity, will present a program about the Lost call (916) 326-5000 and ask for the Native City of Spadra. Following the program, Sons of the Golden West discount rate. a trolley will be available to take partici- Friday, September 2, features a hosted pants for a lantern tour of the Spadra Pio- bar from 5:30 to 7:30 and an after-hours neer Cemetery. hosted cocktail party in the evening. Saturday, August 20, begins with in- Saturday, September 3, starts with the cluded breakfast at the hotel. At 10:30, Board of Grand Trustees meeting at 8:30 and there’ll be a dedication of La Casa Primera. Built in 1837, it is the oldest home in the Po- the Board of Grand Officers meeting from 10 events @nsgw.org. On Saturday and Sun- mona Valley. Attendees can walk through to noon. There’ll be hosted cocktails at 5:30, day, and perhaps Monday, there’ll be an the adobe and at 11:30 a box lunch will be with the banquet from 6:30 to 9. Featured NSGW information booth from 10 a.m. to served on the historic grounds. Tours of the speaker will be Laura Ackley, award-win- 5 p.m. to hand out promotional materials Kellogg House, the Arabian Horse Center and the Cal Poly Farm Store will be of- ning author of San Francisco’s Jewel City: for the Native Sons. The Panama-Pacific International Exposi- fered throughout the afternoon. At 4:30, tion of 1915. Western wear or business casual INSIDE there will be an open initiation ceremony, attire is suggested. Hospitality rooms will be •Plaque-E-Mon Go—Find That followed at 5 by cocktails, dinner and a Plaque!—a contest for all parlors - fascinating program on the history of the open on the second floor at 9 p.m. Pomona Valley. On both nights, there’ll be a limited sup- Page 2 •General Vallejo on a park bench - Page 2 Sunday August 21 marks the annual St. ply of free tickets to the Laughs Unlimited John’s Hospital Appreciation Brunch in •Sloat Monument Ceremony - Page 3 Comedy show. Santa Monica after the 10 a.m. Mass. This Banquet tickets are $50, with choice of •Lapsation Program - Page 4 free event is always a pleasure to attend as •HPF Report - Page 5 Herb-Crusted Chicken or Tri-Tip Steak. a generous check is awarded to the hospi- •Past Presidents Association to Meet - All dinners include salad, vegetables, tal and guests are updated with the latest Page 5 rolls, dessert, coffee or tea. To reserve, progress in Cleft Palate research. Reser- •Retro Ramblings: The Port of Los An- vations are required; call Teresa Diaz at send check, payable to “Judy Harty,” geles - Page 6 (626) 483-1764. specifying choice of entree and listing •California’s State Theater - Page 10 Ticket prices are as follows: Al fresco any dietary restrictions to Judy at 13675 For expanded coverage of our Order dinner, $15; box lunch, $10 (choice of veg- Mt. Echo Drive, Ione 95460. Reservation and full-color photos, check out the Web etarian, roast beef/Swiss, turkey/Havarti deadline is August 26. For banquet infor- edition of The Native Son at nsgw.org! or Italian); banquet, $50 (choice of citrus mation, contact Judy at (209) 274-4106 or See SOCAL, page 2 PAGE 2 THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 Honoring Gen. Vallejo Plaque-E-Mon Go The Native Sons of the Golden West are helping to honor a proud Find That Plaque! member of our Order, General Mariano Vallejo, commander of Through the years the Native Sons of the Golden West have Sonoma under Mexican rule. placed at least 1,300 monuments and plaques on historical sites, Led by Sonoma Parlor #111 and the City of Sonoma, the HPF graves, civic buildings, trees and other locations. While former has joined with other donors to fund a statue of General Vallejo Grand Historians and others have attempted to compile a list of seated on a park bench. Visitors will be able to sit and visit with these markers placed by Grand Parlor, it is not complete. The list the general on the bench. The tribute to Sonoma’s founder took another step forward on July of markers placed by local parlors, without Grand Parlor assis- 11, 2016 when Robert Demler, chairman of the Vallejo Monument tance, is even less complete. As we go about our daily lives we Committee and president of the Sonoma League for Historic Preser- often see these markers along the road, set into sidewalks, in parks vation, accepted a $10,000 donation from Sonoma Parlor and $5,000 and on buildings we pass by. There are rumors of plaques in the from the HPF. Sculptor Jim Callahan is working on the statue. desert, on mountains and in the forests that some of you may have seen in your travels or while on vacation. We need your help in finding as many of these “lost” markers as possible. Grand 1st Vice President Christeson and Grand 3rd Vice President King are offering a $20 gift certificate every month between September 2016 and April 2017 to the person or parlor that submits the most markers not already on our list. Here is what we need: 1. A close-up picture of the plaque so that all of the text is legible. 2. A picture of the plaque/monument in the context of its setting. Generally speaking, this would be a from-across-the-street sort of picture that shows the plaque and its surroundings. 3. The location of the marker, e.g. GPS coordinates, cross streets, street addresses. We would also appreciate: •Pictures of the subject that the plaque is memorializing, such as inside or around a building and of things relating to the marker such as NSGW dedication ceremonies. •Copies of newspaper articles, parlor records and such that tell about the dedication or the backstory of the subject of the marker. We would encourage local parlors that are looking for new and historically-significant events to promote membership and partici- pation by current members to sponsor a Plaque Hunt to try and gather all of the plaques in your area. You could even advertise in your local paper and, with the promise of a free BBQ or lunch, it could draw in significant numbers of new members that are inter- ested in the primary mission of the Native Sons, the preservation of California history! Brothers, here is a chance to help rediscover our history and your history, all while helping grow the Order. Email your entries to [email protected]. Reno Trip Set for October CENTER: Grand Trustee Ron Brocco of Sonoma #111 presents Members of Mt. Tam #64 are helping Native Daughters of check for $10,000 from Sonoma Parlor to Robert Dember, chair- Marinita #198 in San Rafael with their 32nd fund-raising trip to man of the Vallejo Monument Committee. Demler holds $5,000 Reno on Sunday, October 16, returning on Monday, October 17. check from the NSGW Historic Preservation Foundation. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Bob or Doro- SOCAL Continued from page 1 thy Rogers at (415) 897-8386. chicken, flatiron steak, gluten-free or vegetarian). Make checks Deadline for editorial and advertising material for the payable to “Ramona Parlor #109” and send to Ramona Reserva- October-November issue of tions, c/o Claro’s Market, 1003 East Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 91776. The Native Son Information is available from Teresa at (626) 483-1764, is September 1,5 2016. [email protected]. THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 PAGE 3 SLOAT MONUMENT CEREMONY Native Sons and Daughters took part in a very successful com- sanctioned by God, and thus Manifest Destiny was widely accept- memoration of Commodore Sloat’s 1846 landing in Monterey. One ed as a sacred endeavor for the United States. of the costumed participants was Captain Anthony J. Parisi, Chief Today I think some people currently living in California have of Staff of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Here’s his been conditioned to believe that the U.S. Navy’s conquest of Mon- account of the original event. -Ed. terey and Alta California was nothing but naked colonialism; a land grab; or something worse. History, however, has to be viewed The Taking of Monterey in the proper context. One interesting thing I learned doing this re- By ANTHONY J. PARISI enactment was that a British flotilla had also sailed into Monterey Normally I don’t volunteer for things as my job and family keep a week after Commodore Sloat had proclaimed California part of me plenty busy. But months earlier when asked if I would take part the United States. in a re-enactment of Commodore Sloat’s 1846 landing in Mon- Upon seeing the Stars and Stripes flying over the customs house, terey, California, I agreed. the British Commodore allegedly uttered some unprintable exple- The original event happened on July 7, 1846 in what was then tives and then angrily sailed away. As luck would have it, if Com- Monterey, provincial capital of Alta California, Mexico. Com- modore Sloat had not taken California the British surely would have, modore John Drake Sloat, commander of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific and today the Golden State would likely be either part of Canada; a Squadron, launched an amphibious assault on the town of Mon- province of the former British Empire; or something else. terey from his flagship, the USS Savannah. Some 250 U.S. Ma- I am really glad that I had the chance to participate in this re- rines came ashore in longboats under the command of Captain enactment. I like to think that like Captain Mervine and Com- William Mervine, captain of the sloop of war Cyane. modore Sloat, I too would have been gracious and kind to the lo- Now legend has it that Captain Mervine had never seen real cal inhabitants, granting them immediate U.S. citizenship and the battle and was hoping for a one-way fight so that he could capture same rights and privileges that we all enjoy today. the enemy Mexican commander’s sword and earn some glory for Our Navy’s sea going leaders had much more autonomy 174 himself. Much to his chagrin, the Marines’ textbook amphibious years ago; however, they also understood that they would be held landing was unopposed. Curious Californios (local inhabitants of accountable for their actions. That same spirit of independence and Alta California at the time) came down to the shore to see what high standard of accountability is still part of the U.S. Navy’s cul- was going on. History tells us that there were only about 500 in- ture today. Although play acting in an old uniform and borrowed habitants living in Monterey in 1846, and that the Mexican army See SLOAT, page 7 was nowhere near the Monterey peninsula. Back then Monterey was a sleepy outpost on the Pacific for the government of Mexico far to the south. Nevertheless, Captain Mervine marched his forces to the cus- toms house and ordered the Mexican flag lowered and the Stars and Stripes raised. A proclamation was then read claiming all of California for the United States of America henceforth. Mon- terey’s citizens were given U.S citizenship if they wanted it, and told that they could keep their elected officials, property, and titles; cheers went up all around. Sloat’s landing at Monterey and the subsequent annexing of California to the United States fit neatly with the widely-held American belief in what was then called Manifest Destiny. Mani- fest Destiny was the idea that the United States and its settlers were destined to expand across North America, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Many Americans at the time thought that this was PAGE 4 THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 LAPSATION PROGRAM FOR 2016-2017 GRAND PRESIDENT By DAVE SCHAEFER, Lapsation Chairman Paul Lapachet This year’s Native Sons of the Golden West Lapsation Program Dear Brothers: will be similar to ones in previous years with a couple of minor As important as membership is to an organization, an active modifications and building upon what was learned during the membership is vital. The Native Sons has nearly 8,000 members previous year. The intent is to work closely with the Membership organized into 75 parlors throughout the state of California. One Program, Visiting Grand Officers, parlor book officers, the Grand of the best features of the Native Sons is the many opportunities Secretary and the Supervising District Deputy Grand Presidents we have to visit with each other across our great state and share for each district. The program will consist of the following: with them the benefits of Friendship, Loyalty and Charity. Data Spreadsheet: By the time you receive this program out- While we are in the middle of summer, now is great time line, we will have developed a spreadsheet documenting each to get out and meet and greet brothers from other parlors. parlor’s current membership numbers based on the most recent Throughout the state many local parlors are holding picnics, semi-annual report. If the data gathered shows a parlor with more parades and barbecues, as well as civic and sporting events. than 5% delinquency rate, the Visiting Grand Officer and the SD- Some events are social in nature, while others commemorate DGP will be asked to review parlor book officers’ procedures for important events in the history of our state. notifying members of dues needing to be paid. It is not our intent Examples of some recent events to dictate procedure, only to offer suggestions for improvement. from around the state include: If the parlor’s system for collecting dues is working, why fix it? •Native Daughters and Native However, if it is not, hopefully we can work together to improve Sons Alameda County Memorial the situation. Each time new data is submitted via the report of Service. the Visiting Grand Officer, parlor book officers or the SDDGP, the •Annual celebration of the raising spreadsheet will be updated to so reflect. of the Bear Flag in Sonoma Plaza Contact with Delinquent Members: When the data shows •Commemoration of the anniver- a parlor is carrying members 4-6 months or more in arrears of sary of Commodore Sloat’s landing paying their dues, a list of those members’ names, addresses, in Monterey and the proclamation and if known, email addresses and phone numbers, will be re- of the United States’ annexation of quested from the parlor recording secretary. We hope that in com- California. ing months a new database will be fully operational and only the •Annual Native Daughters and names of the members will need to be submitted; however, until Native Sons Yountville Veterans’ the new data base is fully operational, we must request this infor- Home visitation and picnic. mation from the parlor officers. All these events are important Each of the members submitted to the Lapsation Program will to the mission of our Order. The celebrations commemorating important events in our state’s history help us keep this history be sent a letter reminding them that parlor dues are delinquent. If alive and introduce it to those who may not have been exposed to a response is not received in 30 days, an email or phone call will it before in a significant way. Memorials allow us gather together be made to the member as a reminder. and once again remember our brothers who are with us if only in IT IS IMPORTANT THAT IF THE MEMBER DOES PAY THE our memories and stories. The occasions where we can meet with DUES, THAT THE BOOK OFFICER IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY other brothers and their families in relaxed settings allow us to THE LAPSATION PROGRAM. If the member no longer wishes renew acquaintances, get to know each other better and share the to be affiliated with the NSGW, an attempt will be made to de- fellowship of fraternity. termine the reason or reasons so as to make improvements to our There are additional events that will be occurring in the membership program. coming months that provide more of these opportunities. They Training Module: We will be updating a Power Point Program to include the annual visit to Lott’s Lake, the Southern California be used at the Wednesday training session at next year’s Grand Parlor. weekend—including the presentation of our donation to St. All suggestions for such are greatly appreciated. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, and the annual Califor- Well, that is the program. Short but not necessarily sweet. lf you nia Statehood Day Banquet in Sacramento. Additionally, there have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact are many other opportunities to get out and meet you brothers. me at the address, phone numbers and email addresses shown below. Details on these and other events can be found in The Native The Lapsation Program only works if parlors participate. We Son and the calendar page on our Order’s website, NSGW.org. sincerely hope you will respond to this request to do so. Thank you Finally, Grand Officers are starting to schedule and conduct in advance for your efforts. their official visits. At these visits you will have the opportu- Dave Schaefer, 549 Leo Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 nity to meet and speak with the current leadership team of our (707) 799-5240 / [email protected]. Order, find out more about them and the workings of our Order. I encourage you to make every effort to attend when the Grand THE NATIVE SON Officers come to visit your local parlor. Fred Codoni, Managing Editor In conclusion, the Native Sons is a tremendous organization Published bi-monthly by the Native Sons of the Golden with varied activities throughout the state and throughout the West from its headquarters at 414 Mason Street, Suite 300, year. The benefits of membership are beyond compare. I encour- San Francisco, CA 94102, for distribution to its members. age you to enjoy events in your local area and as you travel all Parlors offering material for publication should send it, through California. However, to enjoy them, it is up to you to get along with parlor newsletters, letters to the editor and ad- out and visit with your brothers. I look forward to visiting with vertising inquiries to Fred Codoni, 162 Porteous Avenue, you during my term. Fairfax 94930, e-mail [email protected]. Send address In Friendship, Loyalty and Charity changes to Grand Parlor, 414 Mason Street, Suite 300, San Paul D. Lapachet Francisco, CA 94102, or e-mail to [email protected]. THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 PAGE 5 HPF REPORT PAST PRESIDENTS ASSN. PGP DAVID ALLEN, Chairman The Historical Preservation Foundation of the Native Sons of PPA to Meet in Rancho Cordova the Golden West (“HPF”) started the New Year much like it fin- The 96th General Assembly of the Past Presidents Association ished the previous year: busy. Let’s start with the Grand Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West will be held October 7-8 at wrap up. The room was active with many visitors with stories the Marriott Hotel, 12111 Point E Drive, Rancho Cordova. and projects to discuss. The HPF was able to bring $26,247 into Governor General Kris Nelson of Nicasio #183 and the members the room which was generously donated by 24 parlors and 16 in- of Redwood Assembly No. 9 invite everyone to participate in the ses- dividuals, with 10 parlors and one individual joining the $1000+ sion. Nelson encourages all Native Sons, not just parlor past presi- Club—but all donations are greatly appreciated. dents, to attend and learn At the most recent meeting in Sonoma during the Flag Day fes- about the Association. tivities in June the HPF reviewed three more projects and funded All events are at the head- them all. Led by Sonoma Parlor #111 and the city of Sonoma, the quarters hotel. The special HPF will join forces with Sonoma Parlor and others to fund a new hotel rate is $99 for a classic statue of General Vallejo which will sit on the square in Sonoma. king bed and $109 for two It will be rather unique in that a tourist will be able to sit and visit queen beds. Make reserva- with the General on the park bench. tions by calling the hotel The HPF will also donate to the Pasadena Playhouse toward the directly at (916) 638-1100, restoration of a neon sign outside the theatre. The Playhouse has specifying you are with the been designated as the official theater of California and is listed Native Sons Past Presidents in the National Historic Register. It is also part of the Pasadena Association. Hotel registra- Playhouse Historic District. With its being located on Colorado tion deadline is September 17. Boulevard, who knows, you might be able to see it on TV during Convention registration the Rose Parade. This came from Grand 3rd VP James King who fee is $85, which includes was not even a member of the HPF Board. the luncheon and banquet The San Gabriel Historical Association requested funds for the on October 8. Individual painting of the San Gabriel Museum which is located in the Bovard luncheon tickets are $35 and individual banquet tickets are $55. -Wilson-Hayes House built in 1887. The house was dedicated by Register for the 96th General Assembly by contacting Registra- Ramona Parlor #109 and Grand Parlor when Tom Sears was Grand tion Chairman Fred Codoni at (415) 459-7082 or nsgwfpc@com- President. This project was sponsored by Rio Hondo Parlor #294. cast.net. Convention registration deadline is September 17. If you have been watching the progress of the HPF you have Events include a reception honoring outgoing Governor General noticed that its activities have been slowly increasing. This is Nelson at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 7. General session starts at 10 not only in the cash and matching awards but, as importantly, in a.m. on Saturday, October 8. Luncheon will be at noon, followed by scope and breadth of the state. The makeup of the board has been resumption of the business session, Native Daughters visitation, me- evolving as well. After 15 years on the board, PGP Jim Shadle morial service and installation of officers. Incoming Governor Gen- has retired and the last of our founders, PGP Barney Noel, will eral Jim Filippo will host a reception at 5 p.m., prior to the banquet. step away at the end of his term in May of 2017. Their leadership Donner State Memorial Park. On August 22-23 a crew of engi- and knowledge during the formative years and now during the neers will be examining the monument. This final study is being transitional years has been outstanding. This is my 16th year on done under the auspices of California State Parks. By October of the board, with eight years as chairman in two stints and plans to this year there should be a final report on the restoration of the retire in the near future. Unfortunately time marches on and the monument which will give the HPF and the Sierra State Parks HPF will continue to evolve and adapt to this change Foundation a targeted goal of funding required to restore this With any foundation, there is that constant pressure to solicit monument. To add more complexity to this, my understanding donations toward its mission, and funding is the big dog in the is that there is a bond issue coming up in November concerning room. But with only 26 (two more have since contributed) of the the backlog of deferred maintenance to California State Parks. To 75 parlors and 16 individuals donating, the HPF can only supply add more, the prep work for California budget cycle for 2017-2018 the funding it has available. One of the goals for the next several will be started in earnest at the beginning of new year. These will years is to increase the visibility of the HPF and increase the do- all impact the state supported funding for the Pioneer Monument. nor base, inside and outside of the NSGW. The possibilities to For you and I tomorrow is the next day, for the state of Califor- assist in the preservation and recognition of California history are nia tomorrow could be a little bit later, but that won’t stop all of endless. Unfortunately funding is not. The HPF plans to contact the preliminary work that is necessary. The HPF has been nos- all parlors who have not donated previously to solicit donations. ing around the park in Truckee for several years and now there is Some parlors have ample funds and some do not, but whatever is a very capable and important partner that we have joined forces available is the right amount. The purpose is to get 100% com- with, that being the aforementioned Sierra State Parks Foundation mitment from all parlors so that can be added to the credibility of (www.sierrastateparks.org). This Foundation is a separate entity grant requests in the future. Not only is the HPF committed to the that runs all of the bookstores and does all the fundraising for the preservation of California history, the Native Sons of the Golden Sierra District of State Parks, which includes other parks such as West as a whole will be committed as well. Currently members of Emerald Bay, D. L. Bliss, Sugar Pine and others. the board are working on a program concerning the HPF which This is a still-evolving project with many layers, but it was the Na- will be available for presentation to any parlor that wants to learn tive Sons first major project and that is why this is this one is so sig- more about the operations and mission of the Foundation. nificant, but more importantly, it is part of our mission. The Native Now for the whale that is still off shore. Within the past week Sons built this monument in 1918 and we plan to be part of the team of writing this article a meeting was held in Truckee with Sier- for its restoration 2018. Stay tuned and be prepared. ra State Parks Foundation concerning the Pioneer Monument at Until next time Happy Trails. PAGE 6 THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 Fishing Industry Memorial and the “Bloody Thursday” Memorial RETRO RAMBLINGS dedicated to the West Coast Longshoreman’s Strike of 1934. By DOUGLAS LOVE If you are visiting the area, the Los Angeles Maritime Museum Chairman of the California History Board is a wonderful place to learn a bit about the contributions the Mari- The Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach is the fifth busiest port in time Industry has and continues to make to the economy and his- the United States. It is a major hub for East Asian trade and han- tory of California. dles millions of tons of cargo and assorted shipping a year. At one Getting there: The museum is located at 84 E 6th Street, San point it was also the home port of a large part of the United States Pedro, CA. From San Francisco, take I-5 south to I-405 south to Pacific Fleet and the largest fishing fleet in the United States. The I-110 south. From I-110 south take the Harbor Boulevard exit and fishery is gone now, as is the Navy, but the Port of Los Angeles/ bear right onto Harbor Boulevard. The museum is located at the Long Beach is still active. The former Naval Shipyard on Termi- intersection of Harbor Boulevard and 6th Street. For more infor- nal Island has been converted into one of the largest and busi- mation visit www.lamaritimemuseum.org or call (310) 548-7618. est container cargo ports in the world. The Pacific Princess, also known as the “Love Boat”, was home-ported in Los Angeles/Long Beach. The port is also home to the former Cunard Liner Queen Mary, now operated as a hotel, and is the former home of Howard Hughes’ H-4 Hercules Flying Boat, better known as the “Spruce Goose.” The battleship USS Iowa is also located here. At the foot of 6th Street, just south of the battleship USS Iowa sits a well-preserved Art Deco building. Once the Municipal Ferry Terminal for the City of Los Angeles, it is now the home of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum. The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance to the museum is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. Children 12 and under are free. On the first floor of the museum are exhibit areas dedicated to the Navy, commercial diving and the fishing and canning indus- tries. Of special interest is an exhibit dedicated to the tuna fishery and to the Star Kist and Chicken of the Sea tuna brands. There is an interesting exhibit of Charlie the Tuna memorabilia including a lighter, watches and assorted jewelry. There are several models of naval vessels in the exhibit area known as “Navy Hall” and models of fishing boats. As you walk up the former pedestrian ramp to the second floor, there are three small craft for you to examine and several more ship models. The second floor is devoted to sailing ships and 20th Century shipping. There are models of the Flying Cloud and the whaler Charles W. Morgan, as well as harpoon heads and flensing knives. The original 4th order Fresnel lens from the Angel’s Gate lighthouse is on display, as are navigational instruments, com- passes and binnacles. There is a children’s play area on the second floor as well. However, the two items which are the star attractions are the model of the Poseidon used in the movie The Poseidon Adventure and a working Amateur Radio Room, K6AA. The radio room also operates marine VHF radios. That call sign is WQZ 357. Just outside the museum is the American Merchant Marine Service Memorial, the mast, anchors and bow peak of the USS Los Angeles, a six inch gun barrel from the USS New Jersey, the THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 PAGE 7 Membership Committee Off and Running By MITCH LAING, Chairman I want to thank Grand President Paul Lapachet for appointing me to another year as Membership Committee Chairman. One thing I planned to do during JrPGP Dean Zellers term was to occasionally write an article for The Native Son, but unfortu- nately that didn’t happen. This year will be different. As we all know the numbers of our Order are dropping and the average age continues to increase. Lapsation Chairman Dave Schaefer is willing and happy to work with recording secretaries and other parlor officers to help keep brothers in our Order. Please provide names and contact info and someone will call members ready to drop. I’m handling Internet and other requests for pro- spective new brothers and typically hand those off to Supervising District Deputies or Grand Officers but if a parlor would like me to direct area contacts directly to them please reply back to me. While we added almost 500 new brothers last year, that did not National #118’s new officers and district deputy grand presidents; from left, District Deputy Grand President Jim McCoy, Marshal offset our losses to the Grand Parlor on High and drops due to Bob Silva, President Jim Pine, 3rd VP Ross Feudale, Outside Sen- suspensions or terminations. tinel Ken Steel, 2nd VP Bob Cullen, Treasurer Dave Armanino, Something I said at Grand Parlor was to ask you, brothers, why SDDGP Tony Marotto, 1st VP Bob Teal. someone would want to become a member of your parlor. Do you welcome guests, visiting brothers and new members? Do you mentor them and help them understand what Native Sons is about, how the local parlor assists in the community and how the Order has given so much history to the State and continues to give state- wide through our Charitable Foundation and Historical Preserva- tion Foundation? Some parlors meet once a month for dinner, others are active every weekend or several days a week assisting in the community, helping at neighboring parlors, volunteering here, there, every- where! Greet a new brother, help him feel comfortable, give him a rea- son to bring his friends and family into your parlor. Brothers, I’m asking that you strive to make your parlor inclu- sive and not exclusive. The Native Sons of The Golden West is one of the best organizations anyone would want to belong to. Let’s work together to get new brothers initiated and involved. You can reach me via email [email protected], nsgw- [email protected] or at my cellphone, 707-975-1541. Fairfax Mayor Renee Goodard presents Fairfax Parlor’s Tom Fong with a proclamation honoring his 80th birthday and his life- Time for Lotts Lake! long residence in Fairfax. Fong is a 48-year member of the Order, parlor past president, former grand marshal and past governor By MIKE HEMMINGS general of the Past Presidents Association. For almost 60 years, Lotts Lake Chairman Tom and his father before him operated the Fairfax Market, serv- It’s time for the Native Sons to dust off the camping gear ing the whole town with fine groceries and friendly service. and fishing poles and come join us around the campfire at Lotts Lake. This year we will be gathering August 13 to the SLOAT Continued from page 3 21. hat, I believe that my sense of duty and pride of service were just as We’ll be working on the central gathering area. This will in- genuine as those who landed in Monterey so many years ago. The volve digging some holes and mixing concrete. U.S. Navy is still a powerful, virtuous and noble institution: truly a The second annual fishing derby and the potluck dinner will global force for good. My participation in this reenactment rejuve- take place Saturday night. nated my dedication to the Navy and the Nation, and made me feel Looking forward to seeing at the lake! For information con- proud about the 28-½ years I have served on active duty. tact Mike Hemmings at (530) 913-6184 or at highdollar56@ [A copy of Commodore Sloat’s proclamation will be published gmail.com. in the Web edition of The Native Son. –Ed.] PAGE 8 THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 PARLOR ACTIVITIES Guadalupe’s 231’s Lunch and Dinner Menu for 2016 Guadalupe’s monthly lunches and dinners are held at the Scot- tish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Avenue in San Francisco fol- lowing the regular parlor meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. Native Son members are encouraged to attend the parlor meeting before lunch or dinner. Lunch and dinner are open to all Native Sons, relatives, and friends. Cost of lunch is $10 and din- ner is $15, including beverages. Reservations are required from Wayne Warden at (650) 726-4597. August 2 - Grilled Pork Chops, Artichoke Vegetable Salad September 6 (Dinner) - Italian Sausage & Pasta October 4 - Cube Steak with Mushroom Gravy November 1 - Baked Ham December 6 (Dinner) - Baked Salmon Faessel for Enjoy the

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (left) presents proclamations to Ar- City Council! Races and gonaut Parlor President Dan Navaro in honor of the parlor’s 135th Brother Steve Faessel of San- ta Ana #74 has announced his Raise Money! anniversary. LaMalfa is a member of Argonaut #8. In addition to Native Sons have been in- candidacy for the Anaheim City the letter from the Congressman, a joint resolution from Senator Jim vited to volunteer as ushers Council. Neilsen and Assemblyman James Gallagher was also presented. during the 2016 race season at Solano Swine Sonoma Raceway. The average Silver Star Steak at #47! pay is $110 per day per volun- Halcyon-Alameda #47 will Dine August 6 teer, all of which goes to the Raffling Guns hold its 9th Annual Old Timers Solano #39’s Annual Harry volunteer’s parlor. Silver Star #63 is holding Steak Night dinner on August Chadbourne Swine Dine will be Raceway officials say ushers a raffle for two rifles and a 1st at the Alameda Elks Lodge. held on Saturday, August 6 at the “must be willing to smile and shotgun. Tickets are $30 each Cost is $22 for a ½-lb. bone- Peterson Ranch, 4973 Gordon solve issues in all sections of the or two for $50 for a first prize less Top Sirloin Steak with all Valley Road, Fairfield. No-host track during the races.” Each of a Henry Golden Boy Mili- the extras included. This dinner cocktails are at 4:30, with dinner day volunteers commit to 8-hour tary Service Tribute Edition is prepared by parlor brothers. at 6. Tickets are $20 each and are shifts. Volunteers are to wear There will also be a raffle for ($1,200 value); second prize of available from Mike Dillman at black or khaki pants and com- the NSGW Charitable Founda- a Mossberg Patriot Bolt Rifle (707) 974-7442. fortable shoes; the raceway will tion and the Historic Preserva- ($800 value) and third prize provide collared shirts and hats. tion Foundation. Guests are of a Remington Model #870 Rio Hondo A full, free breakfast and din- welcome. ner will be provided at base camp Pump Action Shotgun ($500 Reservations are required by Honors Vets at Gate 7. Overnight camping is value). July 27; send checks, payable to In honor of those who served available at base camp; campers Tickets are available at (916) “NSGW 47,” to the parlor at P. their country, over the Memo- must reserve a spot three weeks 342-3709; only 250 tickets will O. Box 2856, Alameda 94501. rial Day weekend members of prior to each event. be sold. Drawing will be held Information is available from Rio Hondo #294 placed small Past Grand President Dean December 15, 2016. Ed McLean at (510) 769-0444. U.S. flags on 200 gravestones of veterans interred at three local Zellers, chairman of the volun- Southern California cemeteries. teer effort, is asking each par- Come to Mt. Tam’s Barbecue! The cemeteries included Resur- lor to bring six volunteers: one Native Sons, ladies and guests are invited to Mt. Tam #64’s An- rection Cemetery in Montebel- manager and five volunteers nual Steak Barbecue at Novato’s Druids Hall on Thursday, August lo, San Gabriel Mission Ceme- over 18. This is a great way to 11, starting with hosted bar at 6 p.m. tery and San Fernando Mission raise funds for your parlor! Price of $30 per person includes dinner, cocktails and wine on Cemetery. This marks the sec- Contact Brother Zellers at the table. ond consecutive year which Rio (707) 337-9119 or by e-mail at Reservations are required! Send check, payable to “Mt. Tam Hondo #294 has honored our [email protected] for infor- Parlor #64,” to Bob Rogers, 10 Kathleen Drive, Novato 94947 or veterans with a solemn show of mation on the next volunteer contact Bob at (415) 897-8386. appreciation and patriotism. opportunities. THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 PAGE 9 OBITUARY DEATHS Robert Harold Follrath, Sr. May the Lord grant eternal rest in the Grand Parlor on High to Former Grand Trustee and life-long resident of Alameda Robert Har- these brothers. old Follrath Sr., passed away peacefully in his home after a long and cou- HONORED DEAD rageous battle with normal pressure hydrocephalus. He was surrounded Brian Bostrom, Nicasio #183: Attended the 118th session of by his loving wife, Jean, his daughter Beverly Johnson, her husband Grand Parlor as a delegate. Michael, his son Gregory Follrath, and his grandchildren Geoffrey and Frank Garcia, San Jose #22: Attended the 123rd and 124th Katherine Johnson. sessions of Grand Parlor as a delegate. Robert was born in Alameda June 13, 1936, the eldest of two children Ellis Mervin Kjer, Columbia #258 (former member of Arcata of the late Harriet and Benjamin Follrath. He attended Porter, Mastic and #20): Attended the 94th and 97th sessions of Grand Parlor as a Washington Schools and graduated from Alameda High School in 1954. delegate from Arcata Parlor. Robert met the love of his life, Jean Ann Swanson, during high school Leo Lavio, Nicasio #183: Attended twenty sessions of Grand and they were married on July 3, 1956. He continued his education at Parlor as a delegate; two sessions (88th and 96th) as Credentials Oakland City College (Laney) and earned his adult education teaching Committeeman; seven sessions as the Laws of Subordinates chair- credential at UC Berkeley Extension. man (89th-92nd-93rd-101st-102nd) and member (91st-100th); four Prior to his career as an Alameda Police Officer, he worked in several sessions (90th-95th-108th) as member and (94th) as chairman of jobs, including dental technician, United Parcel Service, and in his fa- the Board of Appeals; and three sessions as a member of the Board ther’s business, Ben’s Radio and Television. Robert served his country of Control. in the California Air National Guard from 1956 through 1959 and joined Robert Law, Columbia #258: Attended the 130th and 131st the Alameda Police Department in 1965, serving until his retirement in sessions of Grand Parlor as a delegate and the 134th and 135th ses- 1987. While working as a police officer he also taught classes at Alameda sions as a member of the Statehood Day Committee. Adult School. DECEASED BROTHERS Robert joined Halcyon-Alameda #47 on December 13, 1984. In addi- NSGW Funeral Dolores-California #1 tion to two years on the board of grand trustees, he served the Order as William H. Cassidy SDDGP and on a several commitees. Service Is Stockton #7 He was also involved in many civic and community organizations in- Available Frank Lucchesi Jr. cluding Junior Chamber of Commerce, Eagles, The Society De Camara- Placerville #9 The Native Sons of the Gerald Campbell derie, Alameda Elks Lodge 1015 (47 years), and was a member of Saint Golden West Funeral Service Napa #62 Philip Neri Parish. Robert served on the City of Alameda Pension Board. is available for any deceased George Abate He loved fishing, photography, RV camping, and knew where to get brother’s funeral. Robert Rota donuts and ice cream. Robert was very artistic. He loved painting, draw- This beautiful and appro- Redwood #66 ing, doing woodwork and building model airplanes. He also loved dogs. priate service honors the de- Nick Gust He was on the Board of Directors for the Humane Society of Alameda. ceased’s California birth and Calistoga #86 He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. One of his Everett Ball his membership in the Native greatest pleasures was to be with his family. Ferndale #93 Sons. He is survived by his beloved wife Jean, children, and grandchildren. James Christian Pedrotti It concludes with “Song of A private service was held June 24. National #118 the River,” a poem by our late Donations may be made to the National Hydrocephalus Foundation. Ronald G. Delucchi Brother William Randolph Nicasio #183 Russ Strittmatter Hearst. Robert Humphrey Sea Point 158’s 72-year member Russ Strittmatter died June 14 There is never any charge for Don Moreda at his assisted living home in Rohnert Park. this service, which is performed Gabilan #132 Charles Lyndon LeLievre Russ would have been 90 years old on July 24. He joined Sea by parlor officers; however, if Point Parlor on August 2, 1944 and was a delegate to many Grand Los Banos #206 the deceased’s family wants it, Carrol Stanley Kemmer Parlors, starting with his first Grand Parlor in 1946 at Catalina they have to notify the secretary Island. At his request, there was no service held. Estudillo #223 of the deceased’s parlor. Peter J. Delfino PAGE 10 THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 thereafter it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The CALIFORNIA HISTORY Native Sons of Golden West and the Native Daughters of the Golden West CALIFORNIA’S STATE THEATER dedicated the Playhouse as an historical landmark in 1948. In addition By JOE CASTILLO, Grand Trustee to the Playhouse and surrounding arts center, a 1935 freestanding neon The performing arts have always been an important part of the cul- sign was installed on famous Colorado Boulevard to direct patrons to the ture of the City of Pasadena, a historic city located 15 miles east of Los entrance of the playhouse. The neon sign is in the same Spanish style as Angeles. One-hundred years ago, Gilmor Brown was asked to look into the playhouse is designed and is visible to hundreds of thousands of com- starting a community theater and arts program by a number of interested muters and pedestrians who venture along Colorado Boulevard, especially parties. Brown, along with a small group of actors, had produced plays during the New Years’ Day famous Tournament of Roses parade. in the old Savoy Theater under the name of the Pasadena Community Recently, the Native Sons of the Golden West awarded the Pasade- Theater and was known as the producer of quality shows and programs. na Playhouse a grant to repair and preserve the historic neon sign and provide guidance to theater patrons. The Pasadena Playhouse has main- tained its elite status among small theaters in California and the United States, and is worthy of its title as the “State Theater of California.” History Saved [From National Parlor’s Newsletter] Ten or so years ago when Peter Samardizch was President of our Parlor he received a phone call from a gentleman from Sacramento who said while going through his garage he ran across two very old seal presses. One has the seal of Marshall Parlor from S.F. which no longer exists, and the other the seal of National Parlor #118. Fortunately he decided that this was important history and did some research, eventually contacting Pete. Each press weighs 5-1/2 lbs. and Pete couldn’t believe it when he received them in the mail, followed later with a bill for just a few dollars. These are cast iron presses painted gloss black with detailed red and gold trim; the seal plate itself is of heavy brass that low- ers into a lead bottom plate. They were made by R. J. Bennett of Iconic Pasadena Playhouse sign, restored with the help of the Na- Detroit, Michigan, patented 1883. Pete lent the Marshall press to tive Sons of the Golden West. the NSGW Museum in historic Columbia. The National press with When the Savoy Theater was permanently closed, a group of influ- its seal was designed by our charter members. It has the INSTD ential persons convinced Brown to open a theater fit for Pasadena. (instituted) date of January 12, 1888, centered at the top by crossed Soon money was being raised and close to 1,200 people donated nearly muskets over a pyramid of cannon balls. Centered also are crossed $180,000 in a 2-week period. A vacant parcel of land on South El Molino American and Bear Flags above a shield with number #118 on it; was purchased and construction was started. On May 18, 1925, a gala behind the shield a crossed pick and shovel signifying the days of grand opening introduced the new Pasadena Playhouse to the City of ’49. Our name appears boldly around the edges along with trim. Pasadena and its eager public. Brown built more than the main playhouse theater, constructing five A five-point star over the crossed muskets assures of vigilance smaller theaters around the front patio of the main entrance. In addition, throughout the night. There are three laurel leaves sticking out the College of Theater Arts was established just as Hollywood was tran- from behind and to the side of each of the flags which would sig- sitioning from silent movies to “talkie” movies. The Pasadena Playhouse nify peace and/or triumph. center could boast of five venues taking place on five stages all at the The purpose of a seal is to authenticate a document; however, in same time. The Playhouse enjoyed a run of successful performances as addition the design of our seal also speaks volumes of our earliest well as financial growth and as the arts grew in Pasadena. But Brown history as a private military organization in the stirring days of the died 35 years later in 1960, and a leadership absence caused the manage- vigilantes, an armory that became our first parlor and and showing ment of the Pasadena Playhouse to fall into financial crisis. By 1969, the our strong spirit of loyalty. It is a wonder that we have anything Playhouse was closed and the facility abandoned. from this early year as the second armory that we built and moved In 1975, the City of Pasadena stepped in, purchased the property and into in 1893 burned during the Great Fire. then restored the building to its prominent position in the community. Remarkable how this press with its historic seal survived, was Today the Playhouse is being run by numerous volunteers, and donors lost, then came back to tell its story. have opened up their resources to keep the Playhouse’s doors open. Qual- ity performances are scheduled throughout the year and productions have Las Positas Sets BBQ, Trap Shoot received very positive reviews and recognition in the theater arts commu- Las Positas #96 will hold its Annual Barbecue and Bacon/Trap nity. One of the feature performances at the Playhouse was the produc- Shoot at the Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club, 4000 Dagni- tion of all 37 Shakespeare plays in the chronological order Shakespeare no Road, Livermore, on Saturday, August 6. Shoot starts at 10 wrote them. Performers who have gone through the Pasadena Playhouse system include Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, William Holden, Sally a.m., with Calcutta bidding at 12:30 p.m. and barbecue at 4. All Struthers and Charles Bronson. Las Positas members and their guests are invited. The barbecue The Pasadena Playhouse is the second oldest regional theater in the features steak for $20, hot dogs, chips and sodas for $5. The Cal- United States and was unanimously proclaimed the Official State Theater cutta Shoot is open only to Las Positas members in good standing by the California State Legislature in 1937. In 1977, The State of Califor- (dues must be paid by July 28). Information is available from Dave nia honored the Pasadena Playhouse as an historical landmark and shortly Slade (925 373-9050) or Bob Frillman (510 915-9069. THE NATIVE SON - AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016 PAGE 11 NEW MEMBERS Membership Begins up for Year Welcome to our new members! We hope you will be active in Membership in the Native MEMBERSHIP BOX your own parlor and visit neighboring parlors. Sons of the Golden West in- SCORE creased by 44 to 7,984 for the Native Son Parlor Sonoma #111 (Continued) Membership 5-1-16 7.940 Ryan M. Chegwin first two months of the 2016- Joan Teal Gains Stockton #7 Sean Zelaznowski 2017 membership year. Moises Jauregui Initiated 68 Santa Barbara #116 Only 15 parlors had net Reinstated 4 Humboldt #14 Conner (Roble) Emery gains, but May and June are Tfd In 1 Dale Botkin National #118 William R. Nichols traditionally less active mem- Total Gains 73 Miguel Mike Murphy bership-wise than the rest of Amador #17 Kenneth Steele Losses the year. Jess Bartlett Havill Piedmont #120 Suspended 0 Scott Alexander Mahon William Henry Weber Incoming Grand President Resigned 9 Ethan Moore Gabilan #132 Paul Lapachet is continuing Withdrew 0 Jacob Duane Sands Philip L. Pearman the practice of rewards for Died 19 Robert Wade Worsham Chispa #139 members who bring in new Tfd Out 1 John Bidwell #21 Craig T. Metildi John Martin Baugueis or reinstated members. He Total Losses 29 Danny Ray Young Michael J. Bush will award a Native Son belt Net Change +44 Nicasio #183 Nikkolas Carr buckle to any member who Membership 7-1-2016 7,984 Robert Hanson David Albert Debrackent Parlors With Net Gains Los Banos #206 signs up two or more new or Allison Guster Shawn Emil Alberti reinstated members during the Humboldt #14 + 1 Raul (Roy) Anthony Jimenez Mitchell Coit membership year ending April John Bidwell #21 + 9 William Alan LeRossegnol Caylin Phillip Cole 30, 2017. Auburn #59 + 1

Dan Baker Love + Steven Lasalvia, Jr. Silver Star #63 + 1 Mikaela Tubbs The continued health of our Robert McDonald Order requires a continuing Benicia #89 + 9 Silver Star #63 Santa Cruz #90 + 4 Carlo Palazzo stream of new members to re- Charles A. Armistead Downieville #92 + 2 Redwood #66 Jacob Sawyer place those lost through death, Santa Lucia #97 + 9 Michael Spady Ralph Montgomery Wilson Pebble Beach #230 suspension, resignations and Ramona #109 + 1 Erick Christian Virgo withdrawals. Calistoga #86 Rita Louise Prigan Sonoma #111 + 3 Daniel N. Montelli, Jr. Santa Barbara #116 + 1 Ron Schlegel Lincoln Parlors—Small But Busy! Piedmont #120 + 1 Benicia #89 The Lincoln parlors of the Native Sons and Native Daughters Chispa #139 + 1 Fred Everett of the Golden West have thanked their members, volunteers, the Cambria #152 + 2 Mario Givliani American Legion, chairpersons Mike Crawford and Shirley Rus- Los Banos #206 + 7 William Gresham sell and the public for their support of the 2016 Independence Day Larry Hosler Breakfast, which sold out at referee; Kevin and Kim Fricke, coln High School graduating John McConlogue over 500 breakfasts served! scorekeepers; Bob Wiswell, seniors and at the state level George Swaim Shelhorn In addition to the pancake banker; Marla Kaper and Rich cleft palate research. A por- Thomas Dickson Harris Skinner breakfast, Silver Star #63 also Patrick, assistants; and Phyllis tion of the net proceeds of Daniel E. Tuning Cox, chairperson, for their hard each event benefitted the Lin- Lonnie Pete Vanley organized the Horseshoe and work. Thank you also to Sierra Santa Cruz #90 Corn Hole Tournaments. The coln Fireworks Fund as well. Howard Tsuchiya Horseshoe Tournament was Hills Framing for do- Mark Violante won by Billy Dobbs and Justin nating the trophies for Wes Walker Cope. The parlor thanks Tom both tournaments, and Downieville #92 Jones and Brian Brockman Kim Fricke and Brian Tim H. Beals for their hard work in running Brockman for pho- James Johnston the tournament, as well as the tographing the three Santa Lucia #97 events. Jack Anderson City’s Public Works Dept. for The funds from Peter Paul Arnaudo, IV prepping the horseshoe pits for David William Helwig the tournament. The parlor also these events help Dean Henningsen wants to thank the winners, Bil- the Native Sons and David B. Nielsen ly and Justin, for donating back Daughters programs, Cedric James Otsuki their cash awards. including support- Quinn Slagle Snowden The Corn Hole Tournament ing the Lincoln Area John Richard Tamagni was won by Teresa and Ken Archives Museum, Gary Wayne Vincelet Hefner, Doubles, Ken Hefner, placing identification Ramona #109 Christine Masaki Chen Men’s Singles, and Gabby Mon- plaques on historic Lincoln Horseshoe Tournament winners Sonoma #111 toya, Women’s Singles. The buildings, providing Billy Dodd and Justin Cope with Tom Scott Goddard parlor thanks Don Hogaboom, scholarships for Lin- Jones. GRAND PARLOR Nonprofit Organization U. S. Postage NATIVE SONS OF THE GOLDEN WEST PAID Jefferson City, MO 414 Mason Street #300 PERMIT NO. 210 San Francisco, CA 94102

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CALENDAR—CLIP AND SAVE This calendar is compiled from parlor newsletters, press re- leases and information supplied to Managing Editor Fred Codoni. Please advise him, at the address on page 4, at least 60 days before an event to insure timely publication. Note that some events are for members only. Further information on many of these events can be found in the pages of this issue of The Native Son. Every Tuesday - Lunch for Native Sons and prospective mem- bers at Fairfax #307’s hall, 135 Mitchell Drive, Fairfax (415 457- 7766). Noon. Reservations not required. AUGUST 1 - Halcyon-Alameda #47 Steak Barbecue, Alameda Elks OCTOBER Lodge. 4 – Guadalupe #231 Lunch, Scottish Rite Masonic Center. 2 – Guadalupe #231 Lunch, Scottish Rite Masonic Center. 7 - Napa Valley First Friday Lunch Calistoga Parlor at the Fair- 4 - Sea Point #158 Old Timers’ Night Chicken Barbecue. grounds. 5 - Napa Valley First Friday Lunch, Napa Parlor Hall. 7-8 - Past Presidents Association, General Assembly, Rancho 6 - Las Positas #96 Trap Shoot and Barbecue. Cordova. 6 - Solano #39 Swine Dine, Peterson Ranch, Fairfield. 16-17 - Mt. Tam #64/NDGW #198 Reno Trip. 11 - Mt. Tam #64 Steak Barbecue, Druids Hall, Novato 21 – Redwood #66 Bear Lodge dinner. 13-21 - Lott’s Lake Visit. 29-November 13 - PGP Bob and Dorothy Rogers Hawaiian 19 – Redwood #66 Bear Lodge dinner. Cruise. 19-20 – Southern California Weekend, Pomona. NOVEMBER 21 – St. John’s Hospital Cleft Palate Mass and Brunch. 1 – Guadalupe #231 Lunch, Scottish Rite Masonic Center. 27 - South SF #157 Dinner with the Boys and Pedro. 4 - Napa Valley First Friday Lunch, St. Helena Parlor hall. SEPTEMBER 11 - Las Positas #96 Anniversary Dinner. 2 – Napa Valley First Friday Lunch, Napa Parlor Hall. DECEMBER 2-5 - Statehood Day Celebration, Sacramento. 2 - Napa Valley First Friday Lunch, Napa Parlor Hall. 6 – Guadalupe #231 Dinner, Scottish Rite Masonic Center. 6 - Guadalupe #231 Dinner, Scottish Rite Masonic Center. 16– Redwood #66 Bear Lodge dinner. 16 – Chispa #139 Christmas Party.