In an effort to provide more community outreach and also reach out to our widows and brethren, the Hunny-Do team meets after stated meeting while the master masons are at business. The Hunny-Dos consist of any one who wants to contribute to our outreach- the ladies of lodges-wives and widows, the EAs , FCs and any visitors and the brethren.

On July 7th, we had our gathering and we had 20 people participate- EAs and wives and widows and guests considering joining Lodge. It was a fantastic turnout!

We held the Sweetheart (widows) Tea on June 26th at 1pm at the Canoga Bowl We had a wonderful turnout and gave each Sweetheart a special pin. We are planning another Sweetheart event in November.

We have a service project for all masons, and families at the Midnight Mission on August 28th. Please meet at the lodge at 2:15 p.m. so we can carpool down. Please RSVP to Lisa at 805-529-5765. Limit 30 people.

Next month we will be stuffing backpacks with school supplies to be given to underprivileged children.

Update on our first project: Supporting our troops with letters and care packages.

We have received an email from Sgt. Balderas. His unit received our letters and care packages and was very grateful. His unit is coming home in the next month without suffering any casualties. Thank Heaven. We continue to collect items below for all of our troops!

Lists of needs are below for our Troops, West Valley Animal shelter , Wildlife Waystation and Homes For Life and school supplies/backpacks. Since every Wednesday night is Lodge night, continue to bring in items and give them to Wor. Steve.

Next Month: we ask the Hunny-Do’s to bring in school supplies and backpacks. See you on August 4th, after the Stated Meeting!

School Supplies:

Pencils
Pens-black and blue, red
Glue
Crayons
Notebook paper- college lined and wide lined
Spiral notebooks
Composition notebooks
Rulers
Erasers
Binders
File folders
Backpacks

Our Soldiers–LETTERS, snack food, drink packets, magazines

West Valley Animal Shelter- Bleach, Blankets/towels,newspaper,cat/kitten toys, fans,
 metal bowls, clippers, animal shampoo, leashes/collars

Wildlife Waystation- new/goods used truck tires,25’+outdoor extension cards, bleach, cloth towels, plastic bristle brooms, paint brushes /rollers, paper towels, packaged parrot food and bird toys, uncooked pasta, sunflower seeds/popcorn unsalted, Chimp blankets (washable, heavy, no satin binding), sweetened and unsweetened dry cereal like fruit loops, sponges, work gloves, laundry detergent, fried fruit raisins, dates, flat bottom metal bowls, quaker oatmeal,12-36 qt stock cooking pots,33 gal trash bags,13 gal white trash bags, dawn dish soap, copy paper **much more is needed - please see Lisa for a list**

Homes 4 Life-  -clothing, belts shoes & coats(new or used)men (large, x large, 2 xl and 1 man 6’11” over 400lbs 5xl), women (med-2x), nine year old boy(thin tall shoe size 2), men’s ties, new socks men’s and women’s boy’s;
Linen-new twin and full bed sheets / blankets, pillows and pillow cases, towels; electronics-desktop computers, laptops, cd players, dvd players, house phones, TVs cameras; toys and school supplies for nine year old boy;
books; toaster, microwaves, silverware, women stuff- cosmetics, face cream, hand cream, hair access, inexpensive jewelry, hand bags; misc – art for the walls, pens, sunglasses

Again, Thank You to all who are giving of their time and energy. We are making a difference in people’s (and animal’s) lives. We are bettering our community both locally and afar and are showing people what masonry is by our outreach and actions. Please, if you have any questions or suggestions, contact me: Lisa Eberhardt (the Master’s wife) at 805-529-5765.

REMEMBER-WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS LODGE NIGHT!!