1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. national parks

VOLUME 54
Memorial Park
Dedication Set
Grand President Tim Tullius and his
corps of grand officers will dedicate the
Native Sons of the Golden West Cemetery
and Memorial Park in Volcanoville on
Saturday, May 2.
The Cemetery and Memorial Park is
the first memorial monument ever built
to honor all members of the Native Sons
for the past, present and future. It will be
an everlasting tribute to our brothers who
helped to preserve and promote California
history in the “Spirit of ’49.”
Here’s the schedule for May 2:
8 to 10 a.m. – Breakfast at the Georgetown IOOF Hall ($5).
10 to 11 a.m. – Caravan to cemetery site
in Volcanoville.
11 a.m. to noon – Dedication.
Noon to 1 p.m. – Placement of memorial
bricks by families and friends.
1 to 2 p.m. – Caravan back to Georgetown IOOF Hall.
1:30 to 4 p.m. – Hot lunch at IOOF Hall ($10).
Those staying overnight can use the
Best Western Gold Key, 13450 Lincoln
Way, Auburn. Reservation number is
(530) 885-8611. Information on the event
is available from Jeff Schmidt, (530) 3333210, jschmidt.p91@gmail.com.
SoCal Weekend
Coming July 31
Arrowhead #110 will host the 2015
Southern California Weekend to be held in
San Bernardino July 31-August 1.
Chairman is Sherry Livingston, Arrowhead’s first VP.
The weekend will be followed by presentation of a check from the NSGW Charitable Foundation to St. John’s Hospital Cleft
Palate Clinic in Santa Monica. Further details in upcoming issues of
The Native Son.
APRIL-MAY 2015
NO. 6
Grand
Parlor to Convene in SLO
Grand President Timothy L. Tullius will open the 138th Grand Parlor at the Embassy
Suites Hotel in San Luis Obispo on Monday, May 18.
The Grand Parlor will start with registration and Grand President’s reception at the
hotel on Sunday, May 17. Business sessions
will be held on May 18, 19 and 21, culmiThe Annual Grand President’s dinner pre- nating with the installation of the incoming
sented by the San Francisco parlors and Past grand officers at about noon on May 21.
Delegates will consider at least 35 resoluPresidents Assembly #1 honoring Grand
tions,
including one to create an auxiliary
President Timothy Tullius will be held at the
order
for
individuals who were not born in
United Irish Cultural Center at 2700 – 45th
California
but share our interest in the hisAvenue (corner of 45th and Sloat) in San
tory
of
the
Golden State.
Francisco on Saturday, April 11.
Events
include
the Ladies Luncheon on
No-host cocktails are at 4 p.m., with
May
18,
the
Grand
Banquet and Ball on
dinner at 5. Dinner includes salad, choice
May
19
and
Play
Day
and picnic on May
of entrée (Roast Leg of Lamb or Grilled
20.
Salmon), bread, coffee and tea and dessert.
Room rates at the Embassy Suites are $149
Price is $40 per person. Send checks,
per night single or double, plus $17.90 tax.
payable to “San Francisco Assembly #1,” to
Extra persons in the same room will be $20
Robert Fletcher, 1284 Skyline Drive, Daly
per person. These rates include a nightly twoCity, CA 94015. Reservations are required. hour hosted reception and a daily cooked-toReservation deadline is April 6.
order breakfast. Deadline for room reserva-
Grand President’s
Dinner is April 11
Learn About
NSGW Cemetery
By JEFF SCHMIDT
Georgetown #91
The NSGW Cemetery & Memorial
Foundation will have a reception room at
the 138th Grand Parlor in San Luis Obispo
this year. There will be a complete showcase display and slideshow, an information
table, a special .44 caliber black powder
raffle and lots of Cemetery & Memorial
Park merchandise will be for sale to help
support the project. Check your Grand
Parlor Delegate/Guest packets for an information brochure regarding this worthy
project and look for your free raffle ticket.
Please plan on stopping by and visiting the
Native Sons of the Golden West Cemetery
& Memorial Park reception room in San
Luis Obispo.
tions is April 15; contact the hotel at (805)
549-0800 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5
p.m., mentioning the Native Sons of the Golden West to obtain the group rate.
Delegate and guest registration is $85
per person, which includes the Grand
Banquet and the Play Day Barbecue. General Chairman Robert Fletcher highly recommends pre-registration to insure a fast
and orderly check-in on May 17. The 138th
Grand Parlor Committee has sent registration forms and other information to each
parlor secretary.
•More information on the 138th Grand
Parlor on pages 2 and 3.
•Doug Love’s new column, “Retro Ramblings,” is on page 5.
•Move to replace Fr. Serra’s statue from
the U. S. Capitol - Letter, page 5.
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THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
138TH GRAND PARLOR
138th Grand Parlor to Consider
At
Least 35 Resolutions
The 138th Grand Parlor will consider at least 35 resolutions. Most deal with cosmetic
changes made by the Grand Parlor Constitution Revision Committee to update our
Constitution. Other resolutions include the following:
RESOLUTION #1, submitted by
Membership of Sutter #261 and SD- showing all receipts and disbursements
DGP Vene Thompson. Seeks to approve for their Grand Parlor.
RESOLUTION #29, submitted by
allowing parlors to form auxiliaries idenBoard
of Control Chairman Dale
tified as “The Friends of California” to
Phillips,
Estudillo #223. Requires that
permit those who weren’t born in California “who have a strong feeling of sup- all officers and committee chairmen
port for the objects and goals of the Grand failing to file their reports by March 1
Parlor” to join the auxiliary. The resolu- each year so they may be printed in the
tion also stipulates that each “Friends of Advance Report for the Native Sons AnCalifornia” auxiliary must comply with nual Grand Parlor shall be denied the
guidelines set by a committee of three right to sit as a delegate at that upcomdelegates appointed by the Grand Presi- ing Grand Parlor.
RESOLUTION #30, submitted by
dent which will establish typical by-laws
for the “Friends of California.” Activities Board of Control Chairman Dale Philof members of “Friends of California” lips, Estudillo #223. Requires the Curator
will be limited to all of the activities of a of Artifacts to provide a complete inventoparlor but members will not be entitled to ry of all items in the Native Sons Columhold a state elected office or be delegates bia museum for the membership to view
to Grand Parlor; per capita will only be at the Native Sons annual Grand Parlor
taken out for insurance coverage with meeting convening on the third Monday
the remainder of “Friends of California” in May.
dues going directly to the parlor to furRESOLUTION #31, submitted by
ther the objects and goals of the Order Board of Control Chairman Dale Philwithin their local communities.
lips, Estudillo #223. Requires the CuRESOLUTION #27, submitted by rator of Artifacts to provide a complete
Board of Control Chairman Dale Philinventory of all items in the Native Sons
lips, Estudillo #223. Seeks to require
artifacts, archives and memorabilia storthe officers and members of the Annual
age for the Native Sons membership to
Grand Parlor to renew the oath which they
view at the Native Sons annual Grand
took when being obligated or initiated,
Parlor meeting convening on the third
such renewal to be administered by the Jr.
Monday in May.
Past Grand President on Monday of Grand
RESOLUTION #32, submitted by
Parlor.
Board
of Control Chairman Dale PhilRESOLUTION #28, submitted by
lips,
Estudillo
#223. Changes composiBoard of Control Chairman Dale Phillips, Estudillo #223. Sets the registration tion of the Historical Preservation Founfee for the Grand Parlor at not-to-exceed dation to include one representative from
$35, to be paid by all delegates, with ban- each of the fifteen active geographical disquet and barbecue tickets sold separately tricts of the Native Sons.
RESOLUTION #33, Submitted by Jr.
and be equivalent to the cost of the banquet and barbecue. Guests will not pay PGP Dwight Dutschke.Stipulates that
a registration fee. Requires each Grand no information shall be distributed on the
Parlor committee to file a financial report floor of Grand Parlor without the prior
in the Proceedings of their Grand Parlor approval of the Grand President; if such
material is placed before such approval
has been granted, it shall be removed and
disposed of in an appropriate manner. In
addition, if such information is found to
be not in the spirit of Friendship, Loyalty
and charity, the Grand President may ask
those delegate(s) or guest(s) who distributed such information to forfeit their credentials and they will be denied access to
the remaining sessions of the Grand Parlor
for which such penalties are imposed, the
decision of the Grand President regarding
content of materials distributed and such
penalties imposed will be final and no appeal is to be provided.
RESOLUTION #34, Submitted by
Erik M. Christeson, Grand 3rd VP, Excelsior #31 and Dwight A. Dutschke, Jr.
PGP, Ione #33. Stating that it is unfair to
encumber those subordinate parlors that
participate in each Grand Parlor session
with an additional financial burden due to
the lack of participation by other subordinate parlors that do not attend the Grand
Parlor session, requires all parlors to pay
a registration fee for Grand Parlor, based
on the number of delegates to which they
are entitled, whether or not they send that
number of delegates to the Annual Grand
Parlor.
Ladies Luncheon is
May 18 at Hotel
The Ladies of Golden Gate #29 invite
all ladies attending the 138th Grand Parlor to the Annual Ladies Luncheon to be
held in the Atrium of the Embassy Suites
Hotel beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Monday,
May 18.
Price of $25 per person includes entrée
of either Tri-Tip Steak Salad or Grilled
Chicken Wrap. Each meal includes coffee, iced tea, bread and butter and dessert of peach pie. Reservations are required by May 1. Attendees should mail
checks, payable to “Golden Gate #29,”
to Donna Fletcher, 1284 Skyline Drive,
Daly City 94015, including name(s),
telephone number and choice of entrée.
Information is available from Donna at
(650) 755-5518.
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PAGE 3
Play Day Events Planned
The following events will be held on Play Day at the 138th
Grand Parlor:
Golf Tournament. Shotgun start at 7:45 a.m. at the Morro Bay
Golf Course, 201 State Park Road, Morro Bay. Reservations from
Don Schaffer. Cost is $50, which includes golf, cart and prizes.
Make checks payable to “The Native Sons” and send to Don at
1679-30th Avenue, San Francisco 94122 by May 6.
Trap Shoot. The Annual Grand Parlor Trap Shoot will be
held at the Santa Lucia Sportsman Association, 10400 Santa
Clara Road, Atascadero, beginning at 9 a.m. Entrants must
bring their own gun and ammo and proof of hunter or firearm
safety certification (hunting license, concealed weapons permit, etc.). Entrants must also sign release of liability forms at
the event.
Horseshoe Tournament. At Santa Rosa Park, site of the picnic.
Sign ups at 1:45 p.m., tourney at 2. Draw for partners, doubleelimination, NHPA rules, 20-shoe limit, championship played
to 21 points. Sign up at registration or at the picnic. Free. Prizes
awarded.
Pedro Tournament. At the Embassy Suites, 2:30 p.m. Five
games, eight hands per game. Prizes awarded. $10 per person.
Sign up by mail before May 13 with Joe Sangiacomo, 697 Orange
St., Daly City, 94014, jjscomo@sbcglobal.net, (650) 756-5969, or
sign up at Grand Parlor.
Eight Ball Tornament. Time and location to be determined.
Information from Pat Stevens, (707) 299-0842.
FOR ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND OUTSIDE SENTINEL
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO #157
PROUDLY PRESENTS
SONOMA #111
PROUDLY PRESENTS
ROB LAPACHET
NAPA #62
PROUDLY PRESENTS
JERRY STINSON
RON BRACCO
FOR ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND INSIDE SENTINEL
FOR ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND MARSHAL
TWIN PEAKS #214
PROUDLY PRESENTS
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO #157
PROUDLY PRESENTS
FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TREASURER
FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND SECRETARY
DON SCHAFFER
JAMES RILEY
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THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
ity of each of us. Issues need answers and with the thoughts
GRAND PRESIDENT
of Friendship, Loyalty and Charity, it should guide the actions
Tim Tullius each of us take to make our history as rich and rewarding as the
great state we call home.
Brothers, the year has gone by quickly and this is my last arWith the 138th Grand Parlor to be held in San Luis Obispo
ticle as Grand President. I have been told by several Past Grand
just
around the corner, I would like to take time to thank the
Presidents that this year would feel like one of the longest and
brothers
of Golden Gate Parlor for their assistance and supshortest years in my life. In looking back, I believe they were
correct in their evaluation. I, like many Grand Presidents before port during this past year. We look forward to hosting you
at an event which we hope contributes to the great history of
me, had several goals I would like to have accomplished. But
because of issues I needed to address, I was not able to achieve our Order. Make your reservations, I look forward to seeing
and greeting each of you during the third week in May.
everything I had set out to do. It is these distractions which
P.S. I have a niece whom I forgot to mention in my first
make the job as Grand President frustrating. Just because I was
article.
I would like to give her a shout out at this time. Thanks
not able to accomplish all my goals during my year as Grand
Karen
for
being you. Karen is a member of Argonaut Parlor
President does not mean I have abandoned them. I look forward
No.
166
of
the Native Daughters of the Golden West and has
in the coming year to continue to achieve many of my goals and
been for over 17 years. She follows the rich legacy of her great
I look forward to working with the incoming corps of Grand
grandmother Claudia Evans who was a 75-year member, her
Officers. I offer my complete support.
grandmother Helen Tullius who was a long time member, her
Our Order was founded to preserve the history of 1849 and
mother Jean Sheppard who is a 49-year member and aunts
one of the great events in world history, the California Gold
Kathy Tullius and Terri Terada, all who are members of one
Rush. In doing so, we
of the finest organizations in California, the Native Daughters
pledge our loyalty to the
of the Golden West. Along with her uncles, cousin, aunts and
State of California and
mother who are members of the Native Sons of the Golden
its rich history. From the
West, it is a rich heritage she follows.
beaches of the Pacific
Until we meet in San Luis Obispo for the 138th Grand Parlor,
Ocean to the Mojave Des
In Friendship Loyalty and Charity
ert to the Sierra Nevada
Tim Tullius, Grand President
Mountains, the California
And Karen’s Uncle
landscape is marked with
HPF REPORT
those places representing the people and events
David Allen, PGP, Chairman, HPF
which have made our state
As of this writing the HPF has approved another grant to the Citgreat. It is our charge and rus Roots, Preserving Citrus Heritage Foundation from San Pedro.
responsibility to preserve This was done in conjunction with several Southern California
those places for genparlors. The new video entitled Citrus Roots…Today’s Legacies
erations to come. Time is from Yesteryear—Water narrates the story of water and the citrus
NOW to not only preserve industry. As you recall the HPF already has previously co-sponour history, but to make
sored a video for the Foundation called, The Boom of 1887.
history. Our present will soon be the past and we need to be
There are a few substantial requests that have been submitted and are
ready to proclaim the values and deeds which we have acin the investigation phase. They should be wrapped up by Grand Parlor.
complished. The Native Sons was founded in 1875 by General
At Grand Parlor in San Luis Obispo the HPF will again have
A.M. Winn, and true to his legacy, we still try to instill the
a donor’s reception room on hospitality row displaying some of
historical values of the past upon the present to preserve the
the completed and ongoing projects. This format will: 1) Allow
members to meet and visit with members of the board; 2) to dispast and make new history in the present; our belief in our
cuss various potential projects in your area; and 3) to just learn
birth state, California, is inherent to this day.”
about the HPF and its goals. To help continue with the vision of
Success in this mission statement can only be achieved if
the HPF the room will be receiving donations at this location
we all work together as a brotherhood. Our founder called us
brothers and we should remember that as brothers, although we throughout the convention. The room will be staffed by members of the HPF and will be open for any and all questions. On
do not always agree, our heritage and the legacy we leave beWednesday morning the HPF will again be open early for Bloody
hind are shared among all of us. There are good and bad times
Marys and on Wednesday evening snacks will be served.
in all families. But those ties which made us a family shall
The Historical Preservation Foundation of the Native Sons of
always hold us together as such. In preserving the rich legacy of
the
Golden West is now entering its 15th year and in the last five
California we fulfill that portion of the oath we each take which
years has been able to assist various organizations and entities
states to Revere and Protect her as you would protect the one
with historical projects from the Coast to the Sierra and from
that gave you life and love.
the North to the South. The Foundation is a resource for many
Brothers, this has been a year with a few ups and downs. I do aspects of Native Sons involvement in history and sometimes benot like to admit to mistakes; however, I was slow in working
comes the first point of contact for many groups concerning the
on many things and issues I should have addressed quicker. By Native Sons. The HPF welcomes that opportunity to assist these
letting those issues fester, the pain lasted longer than it should
groups and continue to promote the Native Sons far and wide
have. But in the end, I believe the decisions I made were correct throughout the state of California.
and reflect my best efforts for the good of our Order. Only time
The HPF looks forward to the opportunity to meet and comwill tell if this conclusion which I have reached was correct. As municate with members and delegates to discuss future ideas and
this article started, the history of our Order is the responsibilprojects. See you in San Luis Obispo.
THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
LETTERS
PAGE 5
From Our Members
Brothers:
State Senator Ricardo Lara from Los Angeles has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 4 asking that the statue of Father
Junipero Serra be removed from the United States Capitol and
be replaced with one of Dr. Sally Ride. Senator Lara’s reasoning is that Father Serra is a “controversial figure” and that Dr.
Ride should be recognized for her accomplishments. The coauthors of the resolution are Speaker of the Assembly Adkins,
State Senators Galgiani, Hall, Hancock, Jackson, Leno, Leyva,
Mitchell, Pavley, Wolk; Assembly Members Bonilla, Campos
Eggman, Cristina Garcia, Gonzalez, Gordon and Low.
I have written to each of these State Senators and Assembly
members expressing my opposition to the removal of Father Serra’s statue and ask all my brothers in the Native Sons to contact
their State Senator and Assembly Member expressing the same.
Father Serra is a seminal figure in the history of our beloved
Golden State and his statue is a fitting tribute to our State.
Douglas Love, Chair, California History Board
Past President, Napa Parlor #62.
[Pope Francis is preparing to canonize Fr. Serra. –Ed.]
Kudos to Ferndale Parlor
Just returned from an awesome Weekend in the Redwoods and
would like to extend our appreciation to the Ferndale Parlor for
their hospitality. Gorgeous weather, good friends and delicious
food. What more can a Native Son ask for? The usual contingent
of Grand Officers was sorely missed; it was a good one! Ferndale epitomizes the Native Son Creed, “Friendship, Loyalty and
Charity.” Thanks to all who made us feel welcome. And the red
rose from PGP Allan Baird to the ladies at the dinner topped it
off! Lots of class, Allan! Marv and Marlene Rodriguez
Frank & Corky Fuentes
OPINION
Fred Codoni
Congratulations to Woodland!
Woodland Parlor #30 has only 19 members, but they are getting deeply involved in community activities with their historic
tours, as noted in the article on page 9, in conformity to one of
the original purposes of the Native Sons of the Golden West—
preserving and celebrating the rich history of California.
Congratulations Woodland brohers—keep up the good work!
“The Friends of California”
We support Resolution No. 1 which is to come before the
delegates to the 138th Grand Parlor. It seeks to allow parlors
to form auxiliaries identified as “The Friends of California” to
permit those who weren’t born in California “who have a strong
feeling of support for the objects and goals of the Grand Parlor”
to join the auxiliary.
This subject has come before Grand Parlors for many years
and has always been defeated. We believe this is one way to
strengthen our Order in the face of the continuing decline in
membership. The resolution may need a little tweaking, but we
think it’s long past time to add good members who, through no
fault of their own, weren’t born in California.
Retro Ramblings
By DOUG LOVE, Chairman, California History Board
As Native Sons, we are bound together by a love of our Golden
State and its history. One of the prime locations to experience
the early history of our beloved state is the Sonoma Plaza and
Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, a picturesque hour drive
from San Francisco. The town of Sonoma was the site of the Bear
Flag revolt of June 14, 1846. If you visit you will find several
historic buildings of interest, great food and an iconic watering
hole. To get to Sonoma from San Francisco take US 101 North to
CA 37 West to CA 121 North.
In Sonoma there is the Sonoma Barracks, the remains of the
military outpost established by Mariano G. Vallejo to thwart
Russian encroachment in Alta California. The Barracks has a
small museum which tells the story of the founding of the military outpost and the Bear Flag Revolt as well as the role of the
Native Sons in preserving the historic buildings in Sonoma. Of
special interest is the replica of the first Bear Flag. Across from
the Barracks in the park is the Bear Flag Monument, placed in
the Plaza in 1914 by our Order.
Other buildings include the Toscano Hotel, one of the first
hotels in Sonoma, which is open for tours on weekends from 1
to 4 p.m. and the Servant’s Quarters of Casa Grande, General
Vallejo’s official residence. The jewel is the restored Mission San
Francisco de Solano. The mission is the northernmost and last of
the California missions to be founded. It houses some artifacts
and the Carl Jorgensen collection of paintings of all of the missions. The chapel has been restored and is a quiet and contemplative place. The State Historic Park also includes Lachryma Montis, General Vallejo’s home in Sonoma. It is a lovely Cape Cod
style home with gingerbread detailing on the eaves and walking
through it gives a good impression of what it was like to live in
early California.
All of this looking at historic buildings makes one hungry and
thirsty. Steiner’s Bar is a great place to stop and quench your thirst.
Next to the Barracks is the Sonoma Cheese Factory, home of Sonoma Jack Cheese. There is a full deli in the Cheese Factory with
plenty of seating. A couple of other places you may wish to try are
the Basque Boulangerie for a sandwich and a coffee or, if it is hot,
Grandma Linda’s for an ice cream. Just look for the bright pink
door. The Swiss Hotel, dating from 1836, is a great place to eat and
relax too. There are all sorts of shops and boutiques located around
the Plaza as well as several other restaurants.
Of course, there are several wineries within easy driving distance from
Sonoma and no trip would be complete without a little wine tasting.
Side Trip: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, (707) 940-4000,
has a Mission Museum which houses the models of the missions
which were displayed at the 1939 World’s Fair in San Francisco as
well as a stained glass window from Mission Dolores and other artifacts. Not only that but you can taste their wines while you are there.
Brother Jim Danaher of Sonoma #111 says this is a “must see.”
THE NATIVE SON
Mark Chapman, Editor
Fred Codoni, Managing Editor
Published bi-monthly by the Native Sons of the Golden
West from its headquarters at 414 Mason Street, Suite 300,
San Francisco, CA 94102, for distribution to its members.
Parlors offering material for publication should send it,
along with parlor newsletters, letters to the editor and advertising inquiries to Fred Codoni, 162 Porteous Avenue,
Fairfax 94930, e-mail nsgwfpc@comcast.net. Send address
changes to Grand Parlor, 414 Mason Street, Suite 300, San
Francisco, CA 94102, or e-mail to nsgwgp@pacbell.net.
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PARLOR ACTIVITIES
Ferndale #93’s Tim Renner, right, presents the parlor’s Friendship Cup to PGP
Bob Rogers of Fairfax #307. The cup is
given each year to a Native Son selected
by the parlor who “best exemplifies that
part of our cardinal virtues, Friendship.”
Nine men joined the Native Sons at an initiation in Ferndale February 14 as part of the Weekend in the Redwoods. Seated: PGP Gene Perry.
Standing, left to right Ken Campbell, Daniel Doud, Keith Coulombe (all Ferndale #93), Rick Breen (Humboldt #14), Gordon Nichols (#93),
Ed Quire (#14), Everett Costa (#93), George Smoker (#14) and Richard Cortez (#93). In the absence of most of the grand officers at the Weekend, a team of past grand presidents and former grand officers performed the initiation ritual, led by PGP Gene Perry of Sea Point #158.
NAPA #62
PROUDLY PRESENTS
GEORGETOWN #91
PROUDLY PRESENTS
GEORGE ADAMS
JEFF SCHMIDT
FERNDALE #93
PROUDLY PRESENTS
ARROWHEAD #110
PROUDLY PRESENTS
FOR ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TRUSTEE
JACK JONES, JR.
FOR ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TRUSTEE
FOR ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TRUSTEE
GARRY DEVLIN
FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TRUSTEE
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JOHN BIDWELL #21
PROUDLY PRESENTS
SAN MIGUEL #150
PROUDLY PRESENTS
FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TRUSTEE
FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TRUSTEE
NICASIO #183
PROUDLY PRESENTS
RIO HONDO #294
PROUDLY PRESENTS
Carl VonBargen
KRIS NELSON
FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TRUSTEE
JAMES KING
JOE CASTILLO
FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND TRUSTEE
SANTA LUCIA #97
PROUDLY PRESENTS
CAREY PEARCE
FOR ELECTION TO THE
OFFICE OF
GRAND THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
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Ramona Plans
Casino Trip,
Golf Tourney
Ramona Show
THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
PARLOR ACTIVITIES
Ramona #109’s Museum of California
History is sponsoring a round trip to the
Pechanga Casino on Wednesday, April
15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price of $21
includes roundtrip deluxe motor coach
transportation, five hours of gaming, $5
start-up gambling money and food, beverages and bingo on the bus. Reservations
are available by mailing a check, payable
to “Ramona #109,” to Ramona Reservations, 1003 East Valley Blvd., San Gabriel,
CA 91776. Information is available from
Rosemarie at (626) 523-9798.
Ramona #109’s members are spearheading an effort to showcase the recently-recovered 1928 silent film Ramona at the
San Gabriel Playhouse on June 14.
Ramona Museum President Teresa Diaz
and Ramona President Joey Claro are directing the effort. The film will be shown
free of charge and Diaz and Claro are hoping to fill the 1,400 seats in the theater.
An added attraction will be the theater’s
Wurlitzer organ.
Ramona is a film about a mixed race (Scottish and Native American) girl who is raised
by a Mexican family and marries a young Native American boy. Their hardships when pitted against the discrimination of others make
this vintage romance a timeless treasure. Dolores Del Rio stars as Ramona.
On May 11, the parlor is sponsoring its
Annual Cleft Palate Golf Tournament at
the Brea Creek Golf Course from 9-1. Fee
is $50.
Information on and tickets for parlor events
are available at www.ramonamuseum.org.
Redwood Resumes
Bear Lodge BBQs
Redwood #66’s barbecue season at Bear
Lodge Grove begins on Friday, April 17,
with “Boomer Burgers,” a free dinner.
Dinner includes burgers (made with a
secret family recipe started years ago by
Brother Bob “Boomer” Barnes), salad,
special beans, rolls and dessert.
Thereafter, barbecues will be held
on the third Friday of each month at the
Grove. Native Sons, families and guests
are invited to all these events.
Santa Lucia BBQ
April 4 at Parlor Hall
Everyone is invited to a barbecue chicken luncheon at Santa Lucia Parlor’s hall at
76 W. Alisal Street in Salinas on Saturday, April 4. Menu includes half chicken,
salad, beans and bread for $12. The barbecue is a fund raiser for Grand Trustee
Carey Pearce, who is a candidate for
grand third VP at the 138th Grand Parlor.
the meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. Advance reservations are requested;
call (831) 524-1712 for tickets and further
information. Brother Carey would like to
thank all those who have supported him in
the past; he looks forward to your support
again this year.
So. SF Celebrating
125th Birthday
South San Francisco #157 will celebrate
its 125th anniversary with a dinner at the
Basque Cultural Center, 499 Railroad
Avenue, South San Francisco, on Saturday June 20. Cost will be $50 per person,
which will include choice of entrees. Further information is available from Parlor
Secretary Jim Riley at (800) 337-1875 or
(650) 573-7152.
John C. Fremont Parlor President Tony
Peters, left, presents parlor member
Frank Amaral with his 50-year pin and
membership card at the parlor’s February
5 dinner meeting. Napa Valley 2015
Lunch Schedule
Napa Valley lunches are scheduled as
follows: April 4 at Napa Hall; May 1, Calistoga Parlor at Fairgrounds; June 5, Napa
Hall; July 10, St. Helena Hall; August 7,
Napa Hall; September 4, Napa Hall; October 2, Calistoga Parlor at Fairgrounds’;
November 6, St. Helena Hall; December
4, Napa Hall.
THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
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PARLOR ACTIVITIES
Woodland Has Local
Historic Tours
Recently-reactivated Woodland Parlor
#30 is now taking reservations for group
tours of Old Woodland, featuring Dead
Cat Alley and Dog Gone Alley. A selection of walking tours with different themes
and lengths are fundraisers to promote the
history of downtown Woodland. Featured
are the Old Town Food Tours offered by
appointment on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.
Suggest donation is $240 for a party
of six (ages 21 and up) and $40 for each
additional tourist up to a party of twelve.
Along the approximately twelve-block
route, strollers will learn about historic
downtown Woodland and will be treated
to snacks and refreshments provided by
participating restaurants and businesses.
Tour route will vary as will the hosting
businesses. It’s up to the tourists to form
their own groups.
A hair-raising option is the Old Town
Ghost Tour, also by appointment, a onehour walking tour starting at dusk. The
suggested donation that benefits Woodland Parlor is $120 for a party of six
(again, ages 21 and up) and $20 for each
additional tourist up to a party of twelve.
There’ll also be an Old Town Hangover
tour complete with a Bloody/Virgin Mary.
The parlor can also customize a tour for
individual interests and times.
Questions about the tours can be directed to stories@woodlandrecord.com or to
facebook.com/WoodlandParlor 30.
San Jose Featuring
Monthly Dinners
South Must Move
For several years, South San Francisco
#157 has held its meetings at the Pacific
Rod and Gun Club. Now, the SF Public
Utilities Commission has announced it
will close the facility, forcing South Parlor
to find a new home. The closure required
cancellation of the parlor’s Annual Candidates’ Night, which has been held for
many years.
Fairfax #307 invites all Native Sons,
especially candidates for Grand Parlor office, to its Annual Visiting Brothers Night at St. Rita Hall in Fairfax on
Wednesday, May 6, starting with no-host
cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by a great
dinner. Reservations are not required.
Guadalupe to have
Evening Meetings
Guadalupe #231’s members have been
meeting at 11 a.m. on the first Tuesday of
each month at the Masonic Hall at 2850
19th Avenue in San Francisco. Members
recently voted to schedule an evening
meeting and dinner each quarter in hopes
of attracting members who cannot attend
a day-time meeting.
Evening meetings will be on June 2,
September 1 and December 1, starting
at 6 p.m. In those months there will not
be a daytime meeting. Reservations can
be made by contacting Wayne Warden at
(650) 726-4597 or by e-mail at wayne.warden@sbc.global.net.
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Charitable Foundations Donates to Sutter
By BOB SANTOS
On January 22 Grand President Tim Tullis presented a $40,000 check to Sutter Hospital, bringing our current amounts to the three hospitals $180,000 to UCSF, $85,000
to St. John’s and $40,000 to Sutter. The Marini Fund donated $3,500. This makes our
total donations since 1953 $5,387,131. The Charitable Foundation wishes to thank all
the Native Sons, families and friends for their donations. We wish to acknowledge the
Marini fund for their continued support for 30 years. The Native Sons can be proud of
their continued support of the Cleft Palate Fund.
Members and guests of San Jose #22
have a dinner on the third Thursday of
each month (except May and December)
at Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Expressway, Santa Clara, starting at 6 p.m. Menus
for the next dinners:
April 21 – Glazed ham, potatoes, vegetables.
June 16 – Barbecued steak.
July 21 – Mexican menu.
August 18 – Barbecued tri-tip.
September 15 – Ravioli and sausage.
October 20 – Chicken piccata and rice.
November 17 – Thanksgiving dinner, Presentation to Sutter Hospital. Left to right: Robert Santos director, Dr. Laura Workturkey and ham.
man, Sutter, GP Tim Tullis, Chairman Joe Ursino and Nora Moore Jimenez, Sutter.
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THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
DEATHS
HONORED DEAD
Arthur J. Claro, Ramona #109: Attended the 124th session
of Grand Parlor as chairman of the Credentials Committee.
Richard E. Fleenor, Auburn #59: Attended eleven sessions
of Grand Parlor as a delegate and the 126th session as a member
of the Board of Appeals.
Russell L. Young Jr., Sutter #261: Attended the 117th session
of Grand Parlor as a delegate.
Gabilan #132 (Continued)
DECEASED BROTHERS
Humboldt #14
Donn A. Johnson
San Jose #22
Norman M. Damico
Elk Grove #41
Jack Reinhold Miller
Napa #62
Fred L. Chase
William Garibaldi
Alan L. Widener
Mt. Tamalpais #64
Richard C. Bottarini
Ferndale #93
Albert J. Cardoza
Las Positas #96
Frank Anthony Genoni
John G. Ravazzini, Jr.
Arrowhead #110
John Walter Strickler
Larry R. Sharp
Sonoma #111
David Reber
National #118
Louis J. Sozzi
Gabilan #132
John Bellone
Andrew J. Parola
Harry L. Rhodes
Chispa #139
Dwight Dixon Collins
South San Francisco #157
George Phillip Jeffery
Byron #170
Mike F. Missakian
Nicasio #183
John Affonso
Richard Avilla
George Hale
Alfred Luiz
Ronald John Ransom
Louis Ricci
Walter Tognalda
Richard Voss
Estudillo #223
Robert E. Uhl
University #272
Roy G. Utter
De Anza #312
Earl Brinkman
Col. Nelson M. Holderman #316
William McCoid
Jack Taddei
OBITUARIES
Art Claro
Ramona #109’s long-time recording secretary Art Claro died in
January. Brother Art also served as docent at the parlor’s museum,
guiding school children through the exhibits during the week and
volunteering every Saturday for more than ten years. An article
in Ramona’s newsletter noted “He was never one to shirk service;
quite the contrary, he embraced it. A kindhearted, pleasant man
with an easy smile and a helpful nature, he was a delight to work
with and is greatly missed by all of his brothers and friends.”
Archie L. Grenz
Lodi #18’s Archie Grenz died January 30. He was 87, and a
41-year member of the parlor. A long-time resident of Acampo
and Lodi, Archive grew Crenshaw melons and wine grapes. His
many hobbies included fishing, camp cooking and playing the
trombone. He served as assistant grand organist during the term
of Grand President Joe Neitzel. Survivors include his wife, Leanora, his children and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Services were held February 4.
Bud McKeon
Sea Point #158’s lost a 66-year member on February 10 when
Brother Bud McKeon died after a fall. He was 93. Bud served
as the parlor’s financial secretary for 58 years. 4A World War II
Navy veteran, he was a member of the long-gone Sea Point drum
and bugle corps and a past parlor president.
Russell Young
A Tribute from His Brothers
Russell Young of Sutter #261 died December 31, 2014.
Russell was born in 1932. He graduated from Sutter High
school and attended one year of college. After college, he served
in the Navy for one year and in the reserves for six years.
He joined Sutter #261 in January 1959. Since that time, he has
been the stable element in our parlor. Russell was the ultimate
model of commitment. His quiet demeanor was packed with
influence as a result of his careful and intentional selection of
Members of Santa Lucia #97 advise “Tired of kids forgetting words to express his opinions. Always there in the forefront of
Father’s Day? Tired of getting ties for Father’s Day? Tired of the all of our activities, he has held every leadership position in the
same restaurant for the last 20 years for Father’s Day? Well try parlor. He continued as recording secretary for as long as anyone
something different. Take a nice trip to the central coast area can remember. He was a model Native Son and one that we all
of California for Santa Lucia Parlors Fathers’ Day BBQ. Bring should aspire to be like. He was a strong advocate of Lotts Lake
the kids, bring the grandkids—there will be fun for all ages. and did not miss a vacation at the lake over each of his NSGW
Remember the park that hosted Grand Parlor when we were in years.
Seaside? Well you can visit again. No kids? If you’re within 150
Russell was a Mason, had achieved all of their advancement
miles we guarantee this ride will be worth your while. For more
levels and was as dedicated to the Masons as all of his other
info call (831)524-1712.”
achievements.
Russell was very active on the state and local issues of the
Farm Bureau. He was committed to the preservation of agriculture land. He served on the following State committees: Natural
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SUTTER
THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our new members! We hope you will be active in
your own parlor and visit neighboring parlors.
Dolores-California #1
Mario Loreto Gentile
Humboldt #14
Ben Brown
John Bidwell #21
Jason Thomas Becker
Tomas Anthony Gieg
Steve Vandervort
San Jose #22
Frances Benedetto
Arlene Brazil
Patsy Ann Turini
Santa Rosa #28
Donald Lee Humphrey III
Excelsior #31
Joaquin Frank Alameda
George Dulars
Mitch Leon Gowan
Gary Huffman
Dwane Condor Jantz
Walter Joseph Lolla
Rich May
Charles Edward McNair
Thurlow Richard Murra
Raymond P. Porto
James Charles Powell
Brent Anthony Rose
Robert Joseph Speckert
Neil William Swanton
Roger Arnold Wieland
Thomas Erskine Wilkinson
Markus Ethan Yep
Ione #33
Matthew Stuart Minnick
David Wayne Schmidt
Solano #39
Richard DeMartini
Dan Gassen
Redwood #66
Christine Sylvia Leslie
Walter John Leslie
Noah Benjamin Machtinger
Nickolas Myritzis Jr.
Calistoga #86
Edward H. Franzen
Mark L. Galindo
Benicia #89
Ronald Andrew Gonsalves
Timothy Hamann
William W. Woltz
Ramona #109
Valerie Jeanne Harris
Arrowhead #110
Leslie Devlin
Dale Brendt Marsden
Genevieve Marie Preston
Eden #113
Donald Soures
Broderick #117
Marie Zettler
National #118
Denis Fama
Robert L. Grialou
Thomas A. Hillyard
Gary Teal
Chispa #139
Michael D. Schwoerer
Nicasio #183
Joseph Saverio Amato
Ivan Gramala
Anton “Tony” Kamby Jr.
Columbia #258
Edward D. Hawkins
Gary C. Morgan
Fairfax #307
Albert Ramirez
Thomas Anthony Odetto
De Anza #312
Bernodette M. Strobel
Col. Nelson M. Holderman #316
Serenity Joy Ryan
Sylvia Sanshuck
Roy D. Sanshuck
Jenifer Juree Stoddard
Anna Taddei
Kara Taddei
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Membership is Static in 2015
The Native Sons’ membership continues to static and is
coming dangerously close to
the 8,000 level. Fortunately, our
parlors have initiated or reinstated 291 members.
One of our newly-reinstituted
parlors is reeling in the members: Bidwell #21 has a net gain
of 18, In the Mother Lode, Excelsior #31 has a net gain of 19.
San Jose #22 can be proud of a
net gain of 11.
Reflecting the continuing aging of our members, we suffered
the loss of 141 brothers to death
so far this membership year.
Horses, Hats
and Heroes: A
Sonoma Parlor
Joint Event
Sonoma #111 is partnering
with local American Legion
Post #489 to “celebrate Kentucky Derby Day and raise
money for our community”
with a special event featuring
music, dancing, a silent auction
and live raffle, plus “the best
gumbo west of the Mississippi.”
It will be held from 6 to 10
p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at
the Sonoma Veterans Building, 126 First Street West, Sonoma.
Another feature will be a “Big
Hat” contest, with prizes for
biggest hat, most original, most
outrageous and best theme.
Proceeds from this event will be
split by the two coordinating organizations and distributed to local
community groups and projects.
Sonoma Parlor and the
American Legion post are
looking for event sponsors and
donations for the silent auction.
To make a tax-deductible donation, contact Fundraising Chair
Mary Smith at (707) 935-9360,
thetwocando@yahoo.com. To
register for the event, contact
Fairfax Parlor celebrated Brother Walt Potter’s 97th birthday at
lunch on March 10. The San Francisco native was a veteran of Mary Smith or Sonoma ParPearl Harbor; he was a civilian employee at Pearl Harbor on De- lor’s Judy Baker at (707) 938cember 7, 1941. Cakes have likeness of China Clipper.
2586.
MEMBERSHIP BOX
SCORE
Membership 5-1-14
8,142
Gains
Initiated 257
Reinstated 34
Transferred 9
Total Gains
300
Losses
Suspended205
Resigned
69 Withdrew 5 Died141
Tfd Out 9
Total Losses
4299
Net Change - 129
Membership 3-1-2015 8,013
Parlors With Net Gains
Dolores-California #1
+ 1
Placerville #9
+ 2
Modesto #11
+ 2
Humboldt #14
+ 2
Bidwell #21
+ 18
San Jose #22
+ 11
Santa Rosa #28
+ 1
Woodland #30
+ 2
Excelsior #31
+ 19
Ione #33
+ 1
St. Helena #53
+ 7
Calistoga #86
+ 4
Santa Cruz #90
+ 2
Ramona #109
+ 3
Eden #113
+ 2
Broderick #117
+ 1
National #118
+ 3
Observatory #177
+ 4
Pebble Beach #230
+ 1
Columbia #258
+ 6
J. C. Fremont #293
+ 3
Fairfax #307
+ 2
Lucky calendars for 2015 are
available from parlor secretaries or the Grand Parlor office. There are still more than
200 chances to win (and you
can win more than once!).
GRAND PARLOR
NATIVE SONS OF THE GOLDEN WEST
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San Francisco, CA 94102
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
APRIL-MAY 2015
21 - San Jose #22 Dinner, Napredak Hall.
22 – Alameda County Fourth Wednesday Lunch, Hayward Ranch.
MAY
1 – Napa Valley First Friday Luncheon, Calistoga Parlor at the
Fairgrounds.
2 – Solano #39 Swine Dine, Cordelia Fire Hall (Mike Dillman,
707 974-7742)
2 – Dedication of the NSGW Cemetery and Memorial Park,
Georgetown/Volcano.
2 – Sonoma #111 “Horses, Hats and Heroes” celebration, Sonoma
Veterans Building.
APRIL
5 – Guadalupe #231 lunch at Masonic Hall.
4 – Napa Valley First Friday Luncheon, Napa Parlor at its hall.
6 – Fairfax #307 Visiting Brothers Night, St. Rita Hall.
4 – Solano #39 Clam Feed, Cordelia Fire Hall (Chris Grace, 707
11 – Ramona #109 Annual Cleft Palate Benefit Golf Tourna429-5351).
ment.
4 – Santa Lucia #97 Chicken Barbecue, fund raiser for Grand
13 - Santa Rosa #28 Dinner, Santa Rosa Hall.
3VP Candidate Carey Pearce.
17 – Redwood #66 Barbecue, Bear Lodge Grove 8 - Santa Rosa #28 Dinner, Santa Rosa Hall.
17 – Chispa #139 Pancake Breakfast.
11 – San Francisco Parlors/Past Presidents Assembly #1 dinner
17-21 – 138th Grand Parlor, San Luis Obispo.
honoring Grand President Tullius, Irish Cultural Center.
27 – Alameda County Fourth Wednesday Lunch, Hayward
11 – Las Positas #96 Trout Fishing Derby, Lake del Valle.
12 - Marin-Sonoma Meet Your Neighbor Breakfast, McInnis Golf Ranch (Ron Holliday, 510 889-1603).
JUNE
Course, San Rafael.
2
Guadalupe
#231
dinner
at
Masonic Hall, 6 p.m.
15 – Ramona #109 Pechanga Casino Turnaround.
5
–
Napa
Valley
First
Friday
Luncheon,
Napa Parlor at its hall.
15 - Fairfax Parlor Lamb Feed, St. Rita Hall, Fairfax.
11 - Santa Rosa #28 Dinner, Santa Rosa Hall.
17 – Chispa #139 Millard Smallin Scholarship Dinner.
13 – Solano #39 Game Hen and Oyster Feed, Cordelia Fire Hall
17 – Redwood #66 Boomer Burgers, Bear Lodge Grove. (Duren Chapman, 707 422-1229).
19 – Chispa #139 Pancake Breakfast.
20 – Napa #62 Anniversary Dinner and Grand President’s Night 14 – Ramona #109 silent film Ramona at the San Gabriel Playhouse.
(members only).
CALENDAR—CLIP AND SAVE
This calendar is compiled from parlor newsletters, press releases and information supplied to Managing Editor Fred Codoni.
Please advise him, at the address on page 5, 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 members at Fairfax #307’s hall, 135 Mitchell Drive, Fairfax (415 4577766). Reservations not required.
THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
49er Days Recap
By DAVID ALLEN, PGP, Auburn #59
Photos by Jerry Pozo
Host Auburn Parlor #59 wants to thank those that participated
in the recently completely 49er Days. With 20 parlors enjoying
the spring-like conditions the dedication of the Auburn Depot was
a sunbaked affair with almost 100 people in attendance, including many community organizations. The initiation brought in five
new members, four to Auburn Parlor #59 and one to Georgetown
Parlor #91. The evening banquet prepared under the direction
of former Grand Trustee Richard Yue was exquisite. The whole
weekend from the Friday night hospitality to the Sunday morning
breakfast was a treat for the parlor to be the host. A good time was
had by all and Auburn Parlor looks forward to hosting this annual
event when its turn comes back.
One should never miss the opportunity to go to events such as
49er Days, Weekend in the Redwoods and Southern California
weekend. This gives the local parlors the opportunity to meet Native Sons from throughout the state for good fellowship, camaraderie and good ole Native sons “chat.”
The grand officer team, led by Grand President Tim Tullius, dedicated the historic Auburn railroad station as part of the 2015
’49er Days. It will be the home of the Gold Country Museum.
Auburn depot has a small park and a monument to the Chinese
who built the transcontinental railroad.
PAGE 13
Appropriately attired for ’49er Days as well as St. Patrick’s Day
are Marcia Skelton, Cheri Fleenor and Shirley Allen, surrounding Grand Marshal Jeff Schmidt who didn’t join in “wearin’ of
the green.”
Grand President Tim Tullius shares a moment with former Grand
Trustee Richard Yue. Richard was head chef for the ’49er Days’
banquet.
Plenty of green and many period costumes were features of the
’49er Days’ banquet.
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LUCKY CALENDAR
WINNERS
March
15 - Rio Hondo #294, La Habra - $25
14 - Bruce Ivy, Grass Valley - $100
13 - Allan Baird, Fortuna - $25
12 - Rich Newsom, San Leandro - $25
11 - Larry La Pierra, Napa - $25
10 - Dolores-California #1, San Mateo - $25
9 - Napa #62, Napa - $25
8 - Brittany Williams, Santa Barbara - $25
7 - Pete Samardizch, San Bruno - $100
6 - Allan Bernaldi, Pescadero - $25
5 - Bill Moyer, Napa - $25
4 - Ruby Lytle, San Diego - $25
3 - Austin Valli, Bunny Lake, WA - $25
2 - Mike Kalich, Watsonville - $25
1 - Ray Shoemake, Hayward - $25
February
28 - So.S.F. #157, San Mateo - $200
26 - Lorraine Lucero, San Leandro - $25
25 - Andrew Zahnd, San Francisco - $25
24 - Napa #62, Napa - $25
23 - Martin Vital, San Leandro - $25
22 - So.S.F. #157, San Mateo - $25
21 - Michael Healy, San Bruno - $100
20 - Mike Ferdani, Pioneer - $25
19 - Leslie Hall, Reno - $25
18 - So.S.F. #157, San Mateo - $25
17 - Ed McLean, Alameda - $25
16 - Kris Nelson, Rohnert Park - $25
15 - Lindsay Alsadir, Pescadero - $25
14 - Mark Meszaros, Virginia City, NV - $100
13 - Elk Grove #41, Elk Grove - $25
12 - Susan Notheis, Duarte - $25
11 - Rudy Peretto – Vallejo - $25
10 - Don Schaffer*, San Francisco - $25
9 - Robert Imbellino, Concord - $25
8 - Mike Kharsa, San Mateo - $25
7 - Dave Davis, Hayward - $100
6 - Mary C. Garcia, San Gabriel - $25
5 - Jim Shadle, Garden Valley - $25
4 - Martin Vital, San Leandro - $25
3 - Mike Hokett, Hayward - $25
2 - John Ciulla, Rialto - $25
1 - George Pagenkopf, Garden Valley - $25
January
31 - Norman Williams, Oroville - $200
30 - So.S.F. #157, San Mateo - $25
29 - Michelle Deckman, Napa - $25
28 - Allan Baird – Fortuna - $25
27 - Calistoga #86, Calistoga - $25
26 - Solano #39, Fairfield - $25
25 - Jenny Cohea, Chico - $25
24 - Don Schaffer, San Francisco - $100
23 - Will Brandon, Roseville - $25
22 - Bob Middleton, Angeles Camp - $25
21 - Chaddsley Phillips, Eureka - $25
20 - Tristen Lytle, San Diego - $25
19 - Jerry Core, Fairfield - $25
THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
CF DONATIONS
Here is a list of recent donations to our
Charitable Foundation in honor or memory of.
Such donations are a fine way to honor
deceased members, friends or relatives.
The Charitable Foundation is a 501( c)(3)
organization and all contributions are tax
deductible. You can find the 2014 Cleft Palate March, Total Donations and our Donation Form on our website, www.nsgw.org.
Click “Community Involvement.”
In Memory of Charles E. Kolbert Jr. PGP
Philip D. Wong
Pam Pruitt
Art & Dede Engell
Jim & Pat Riley
John Oliver
Janet Fauss
In Memory of Colin B. Campbell PGP
Janet Fauss
In Memory of Bessie Wong
Philip D. Wong
In Memory of Mervyn J. Fauss PGP
Philip D. Wong
Susan Elvander
Jim & Pat Riley
Michael & Patricia Johnston
Dennis Hansen
Marilyn Hoard
Steve & Kathy Arsenault
Ben & Olga Ferro
In Memory of Harry M. Smith
Janet Fauss
In Memory of Henry Beneken
Janet Fauss
Donation to Cleft Palate
United Way California Matching Funds
In Memory of Ernest Moretti
John Oliver
In Memory of Dano Mattiuzzi
Shirley Mattiuzzi
In Memory of Bill Garibaldi
Margaret Boitano
Frank Markovich
In Memory of Josephine Rerich
Robert & Kathy Santos
Jim & Pat Riley
In Memory of Ethel Ursino
Jim & Pat Riley
Robert & Kathy Santos
In Memory of Josephine Carbona
Eden Parlor #113
In Memory of Archie Grenz
Wallace & Gloria Payne
Joe & Linda Neitzel
Michelle, Nicole, Brittany Ehlers
Leo & Pat Rolandelli
Robert & Kathy Santos
Charles & Beulah Lewis
Anthony, Melanie, David Fuso & Families
Russell & Marjorie Young
Dorothy Lancaster
Delbert & Darline Bezug
Nancy Ehlers
John Bahnsen
In Memory of Scott McDaniel
Byron & Elaine Wakeham
In Memory of Art Claro
Rio Hondo Parlor #294
The San Francisco Call of September 8, 1890, printed the text of a song by one Nellie
Prior, no doubt in anticipation of the Admission Day celebration.
A SONG DEDICATED TO THE NATIVE SONS OF THE GOLDEN WEST.
Proudly our banners wave ‘neath the blue sky,
As our banners unfurl, herald forth the glad cry.
Arise, Native Sons and Daughters so fair.
California’s heart beats as our notes fill the air.
Forever the fire of the great Golden West
Burns in our hearts for those we love best.
Oh, Native Sons of the bright Golden West!
Oh, so proudly we bear California’s gold crest!
Triumphant our emblems and sacred our trust,
Our strength is our glory and conquer we must.
In union we strive and in union we live.
Our motto is “Duty!” and freedom we breathe.
Forever the fire of the bright Golden West
Hums in hearts for those we love best.
Oh, Native Sons of the bright Golden West!
Oh, so proudly we bear California’s gold crest!
THE NATIVE SON - APRIL-MAY 2015
Parlors and Memberships
Membership as of March 1,
2015 (listed by parlor number):
Dolores-California #1
31
Stockton #7
62
Argonaut #8
70
Placerville #9
104
Modesto #11
35
Humboldt #14
118
Amador #17
137
Lodi #18
30
John Bidwell #21
65
San Jose #22
65
Sunset #26
23
Santa Rosa #28
54
Golden Gate #29
33
Excelsior #31
238
Ione #33
113
Solano #39
170
Elk Grove #41
51
Halycon-Alameda #47
67
St. Helena #53
166
Hydraulic #56
23
Quartz #58
104
Auburn #59
139
Napa #62
453
Silver Star #63
42
Mt. Tamalpais #64
83
Watsonville #65
15
Redwood #66
175
Santa Ana #74
33
Vallejo #77
60
Calistoga #86
83
Mt. Bally #87
27
Benicia #89
160
Santa Cruz #90
Georgetown #91
Downieville #92
Ferndale #93
Broderick #117
National #118
Piedmont #120
Gabilan #132
Chispa #139
San Miguel #150
Cambria #152
South SF #157
Sea Point #158
Konocti #159
Washington #169
Byron #170
Observatory #177
Nicasio #183
Presidio #194
Alpine #200
Los Banos #206
Twin Peaks #214
Estudillo #223
Pebble Beach #230
Guadalupe #231
Columbia #258
Sutter #261
University #272
San Luis Obispo #290
J. C. Fremont #293
Rio Hondo #294
Fairfax #307
DeAnza #312
Holderman #316
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Meet Your Neighbor April 12
The 62th Annual Marin and Sonoma Counties Meet Your
Neighbor Breakfast will be held at the McInnis Park Golf Center,
350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, on Sunday, April 12. Price
of $24 per person (all inclusive) includes scrambled eggs, ham,
home-style potatoes, breakfast roll/muffin, fruit, juice, coffee
and/or tea. Everyone is invited.
Make checks payable to “NDGW District #12” and send to Barbara Ish, PO Box 4555, Petaluma, CA 94955. Reservation deadline is April 1.
Information is available from NSGW SDDGP Tom Fong (415
453-4239) or NDGW SDDGP Dororthy Rogers (415 897-8386).
Santa Rosa
Dinner List
Santa Rosa #28 has a dinner
on the second Wednesday of
each month at its hall at 3318
Stony Point Road in Santa
Rosa. Except as noted below,
all dinners are $9 for adults,
$5 for children ten and over,
and no charge for children under ten. Dinners start at 6:30
p.m. and include wine, beer
and soda. Reservations are required from Shirley Mattiuzzi
(707 542-4356) or Walter Hyde
(707 795-9702).
April 8 – Spring dinner, reservations by April 4.
May 13 – Prime Rib dinner,
reservations by May 9. $15.
June 11 – Fathers’ Day TriTip barbecue, reservations by
June 6.
2015 Lucky
Calendars
for Sale
The 2015 NSGW Lucky Calendars are now on sale by individual parlors or can be obtained
by contacting the Grand Parlor
office.
Awards are $25 each Sunday
to Friday, $100 each Saturday,
$200 on last day of each month
and $3,000 on December 31,
2015.
Winning tickets are replaced in the draw, so everyone
can win more than once. Price
is $25 per calendar.
As of April 4, there are still
275 changes to win this year!
All proceeds from calendar
sales go to support Grand Parlor activities and reduce the per
capita tax.
Fairfax Lamb Feed is April 15
Native Sons and prospective members are invited to Fairfax Parlor’s Annual Lamb Feed at St. Rita Hall in Fairfax on
Wednesday, April 15. Former Grand Trustee Mark Chapman
and his able assistants will be preparing lamb appetizers, grilled
lamb, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread, salad and dessert.
Make reservations by contacting Brother Tony Starelli at (415)
456-1867 or at numerounostar@comcast.net. No-host bar opens
at 6:30, with dinner at 7:30.
THE NATIVE SON
ADVERTISING RATES
Standard Business Card One insertion $30
Three insertions $75
Full year $150
Rates for other sizes on request.
Highlight of Fairfax Parlor’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration was
a great performance by a group of Irish dancers. Of course, the
great corned beef and cabbage dinner prepared by Brother John
Payne and his crew wasn’t bad either!
Send copy to Managing Editor, 162 Porteous
Avenue, Fairfax, CA 94930 or by e-mail to
nsgwfpc@comcast.net