VOLUNTEER
Our Commitment to Service & Fellowship
THE PASADENA ELKS NEED YOU!
Below is a list of important committees and their chairpersons. Each committee welcomes your expertise, enthusiasm, and spirit. Please contact any chairperson to learn how you can contribute to making our lodge better.
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Matthew Stadler, ER
Email: mstadtler02@gmail.com
Develops, promotes, supports, and oversees the Lodge’s activities and special events.
AMERICANISM
Chairperson: Matthew Stadler, ER
Email: mstadtler02@gmail.com
Quickens the awareness and spirit of American Patriotism at the Lodge.
AUDITING & ACCOUNTING
Chairperson: Bill Cullinane
Email: redsox@earthlink.net
Oversees the policies and procedures that help ensure the financial integrity and strength of the Lodge.
BAR & FOOD COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Bill Cullinane
Email: sean@hvrla.com
Oversees the restaurant and bar operations, including financial performance, food quality, and service.
BUILDING COMMITTEE, PHASE II
Chairperson: Sean Lorenzini
Email: sean@hvrla.com
Plans, supervises, and monitors all building projects and activities.
CHARITY COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Steve Johnson
Email: s.t.johnson8675309@gmail.com
Builds a stronger community by supporting local programs and charities that focus on young people and veterans, and meets their needs in areas where Elks live and work.
CHEA (CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS) MAJOR PROJECT – “PURPLE PIG”
Chairperson: Wayne Hammack
Email: waynehammack@outlook.com
Addresses the unmet needs of children with disabilities throughout the states of California and Hawaii by providing necessary services at no cost.
DRUG AWARENESS
Chairperson: Gary Dye
Email: gdye67@yahoo.com
Teaches children and parents about the dangers of illegal drug use and strives to prevent the abuse of legalized and prescription drugs.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Rose Moore
Email: calirose216@gmail.com
Oversees the financial and investment activities of the Lodge.
FLAG DAY
Chairperson: Joe Gonzalez
Email: cfsloans1@hotmail.com
Honors our country’s flag, celebrates its origination, and honors its journey as part of our nation’s history.
FRATERNAL COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Rose Moore
Email: calirose216@gmail.com
Promotes, supports, and oversees Americanism, Elks National Foundation, Flag Day, Elks Memorial Day, Membership, Lodge Activities, State Associations and Veterans programs.
GAMING-BILLARDS COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Guy Crawford
Email: elk@guycrawford.com
Fields a team in the American Pool Players Association and maintains the Lodge’s billiards equipment.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Chairperson: Matthew Stadtler, ER
Email: mstadtler02@gmail.com
Develops and maintains a grassroots 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.
HOOP SHOOT
Chairperson: Gary Dye
Email: gdye67@yahoo.com
Promotes and manages the basketball free throw program for youth ages 8-13.
INVESTIGATIONS
Chairperson: Gary Dye
Email: gds7@yahoo.com
Investigates “whistleblower” allegations and other sensitive matters related to Pasadena Elks.
INTERNSHIP COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Ron Beegle
Email: ron_beegle@yahoo.com
Recruits, selects and manages high school and college student interns tasked with completing important Lodge projects.
LODGE ACTIVITIES
Chairperson: Matthew Stadtler, ER
Email: mstadtler02@gmail.com
Develops and successfully executes a balanced program of activities at the Lodge.
MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson: Rose Moore
Email: calirose216@gmail.com
Recruits and interviews qualified candidates, orients them to the Elks and initiates them in the organization.
NEW YEARS COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Karen Jong
Email: karenjong1@gmail.com
Plans and manages Elks’ New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day activities.
NON-ELK ACTIVITIES
Chairperson: Chiara Tellini
Email: chiaratellini@outlook.com
Solicits, approves and oversees non-Elk activities at the Lodge.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Chairperson: Michael Calderon
Email: Michael@mrpasadena.net
Markets, publicizes and promotes the activities of the Lodge via newsletters, social media, etc.
RAMBLING ROSES
Chairperson: Brad Weinfeld
Email: bradweinfeld@gmail.com
Organizes monthly member RV road trips.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Chairperson: Neil Yeager, PER
Email: yeagerneil48@yahoo.com
Promotes, reviews, and awards local and national scholarships to qualified students.
STANDING RELIEF
Chairperson: Matthew Stadtler, ER
Email: mstadtler02@gmail.com
Evaluate the merits of all aid proposals and award funds accordingly.
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES
Chairperson: Karen Jong
Email: karenjong1@gmail.com
Oversees and manages interactions with the Tournament of Roses related to Lodge property and the New Year’s Day Parade.
VENUE RENTALS & BOOKINGS
Chairperson: Chiara Tellini
Email: chiaratellini@outlook.com
Markets the Lodge as a venue for special events, manages bookings and ensures their successful execution.
VETERANS SERVICE
Chairperson: Wolfgang Kupka
Email: wolfgangkupka@gmail.com
Manages the Welcome Home Initiative, Cars Coffee And Breakfast, and helps veterans rehabilitate and thrive through adaptive sports and therapy kits.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES / SPORTS
Chairperson: Gary Dye
Email: gdye67@yahoo.com
Assists boys and girls to become capable, patriotic, and law-abiding citizens through participation in youth activities and sports.