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The New Mexico
Rebekah Reporter Editor Barbara Corfield, PPIARA
www.nmrebekahs.org
Volume 22 Issue 3
May/June 2010

50 years!!
IOOF Recreation Area of New Mexico

Let’ s Celebrate the News!!!

The dream……. 1957-1959

To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd. Fellows of New Mexico
Greetings:
We, your committee appointed by the Grand Master, to promote and expedite the Youth Camp Program, wish to submit the following:
The formulation of a progressive and constructive Youth Camp Program proved more time consuming than we had anticipated. However we fell that the program is now on a solid basis, and are more than satisfied with the progress being made. We have on file letters from, U. S .Senators, Clinton P.. Anderson, and Dennis Chavez as well as from Congressmen pledging their assistance and commending the Order for our efforts in behalf of this worthwhile cause.
The Federal Bureau of Land Management has agreed to assist us in locating a suitable site at a minimum cost .. We have not conducted an extensive drive for funds as we felt that we should ascertain if a location would be available and the Camp, a possibility rather than a probability.
All phases of the Youth Camp project will be intensified this coming year and we feel sure the necessary money will be and we feel sure that the necessary money will be available site for this camp, the coming summer or fall.
All branches of the Order have pledged their support. Approximately. eighty banks have been placed in various lodges for contributions, to the fulfillment of the program.
Fraternally submitted,
RAY JONES WAYNE MADOLE M. O. McCRACKEN
From Grand Lodge Journal –1958

1964—first organized Youth group to use camp following Adult Camp. August 17-18 1964. Theta Rho’s and Junior Boys from all over the state descended for a fun weekend.

The Reality…...1960

Report of Youth Committee
The 1959 Session of this Grand Lodge instructed this committee to. secure the sight for our Youth camp. With these instructions in mind our major efforts have been expended in this field.
In our report at the 1959 session we reported that we would locate as near to the center of our state as possible., availability of water. sanitation facilities and areas for' recreational purposes. What we found was that large timber was unleveled, mostly solid rock, inaccessible tremendous amount of moneys would have to be expended for the land, drilling wells and sanitary facilities.\
In our inquiries we were introduced to a Mr. Charles H. Peterson. who had been a member of our Order and once was Secretary of the Santa Rosa He, hearing of our project, made available to us 40 acres of land at $30.00 a acre.
On August 28th a meeting was called at Mountainair. of the Grand and Assembly Youth Camp Committee also invited were the Grand Master- Assembly President This meeting was to choose from all the land available to us. Those persons who assembled at Mountainair were J. L. Brought. Grand Master. Grand Conductor. Earnest Jahn. Sister Leona Emery of the Assembly Committee' and Brother C. Wayne Madole of the Committee. After looking at various lands, this gathering picked the land that Mr. Peterson and a deal was made.
This 40 acres lays a quarter of a mile square and is fenced. It is about one half timbered and one half clear. With no rocks and has only one shallow canyon on one side .. Because there are no rocks. no difficult is expected in drilling wells. It is only a mile and a quarter from pavement
To date $200.00 has been paid down. and the Doyle Realty Co. of Mountainair the abstract and papers to order and upon acceptance of title by this Grand Lodge we are to pay the remainder of the balance. Some twelve trips were made with our Grand Master and President to promote and expedite this project. with special consideration shown to those joint meetings whereby we could talk to both Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
Various members have inform us of different lands. These have all been considered and their help and interest is very much appreciated.
We highly commend our Grand Master and President for their untiring efforts in behalf of our Project.
As we now have land and this land can be utilized for the betterment of Odd Fellowship, it is recommended that the Youth Camp Committee is now known be hereby dissolved and a Board of Governor be appointed by the Grand Master and President, to establish rules and regulations whereby this land may be utilized and to further promote and completion of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Youth Camp
SIGNED BY THE COMMITTEE Leona Emery
C. Wayne Madole From Grand Lodge Journal -1960

How do you get there…………………..

Ten Pines Rd

Head towards Manzano Mountains—Almost There!

Turn right at the fork in the road

Entrance Gate –wide enough for a BIG rig…
(wasn’t always…...remember the original gate)

In 1982 the name changed from YOUTHCAMP to IOOF
RECREATION
AREA

First Board of Governors appointed by Grand Master and President—October 1960
Odd Fellows Rebekahs
Wayne Madole #27 Albuq Leona Emery Albuq
JL Braught #1 Albuq Elma Stahl Los Alamos
W.E. Wooten, #22 Eunice Alma Joy Alamogordo

Highlights
- Adult Pilgrimage last Sunday in July—240 attended
Baseball diamond completed by Grand Encampment
1965—added 36 foot extension to Pavilion. Donations received—shovels, rakes, hoes, hammers, axes, US and OF Flags. Completed 70 feet underwater lines, 10’x12’ storage bldg., swings, teeter totter boards, large bell furnished.
1966—Six area lights requiring 1400’ wiring, five new fireplaces
1967—Youth Camporee 125 attended. Work days last Sunday of each month.
1969—Fence 40 acre, erect four tables, run water to south side of arroyo, August Youth Camp—95 kids and Colorado GR & TRP attend
1971—work weekends to be last weekend of April, June, Sept. Annual Picnic to be last weekend in July.
1973—completed walking bridge. Added new light pole
1981– poured cement for basketball court—lots of Jr Boys showed up to help.
1984—Moved flag pole to new location—near Pavilion.
1987– Hosted Four Corners Association—guests from AZ,CO, &UT
1990—Request received to plant tree in memory of Ray Jones PGM. Approval for memorial trees to be planted for anyone—type of tree and requirements decided and information sent to lodges.
1995—Youth Camporee—82 kids and 25 adults
1996—completed Joint ownership of Recreation Area with Rebekah Assembly.
1999—GM & RA Pres. Raise funds for three buildings for campers.
2005 GM & Pres Project to build Memorial Wall around flag pole.
2007 Memorial wall completed and first names installed
2008—FOREST FIRE—NO WORK DONE—JUST AN ANSWER TO PRAYERS—NO DAMAGE.

Everyone, did you know that this year is the 50th anniversary of our camp grounds. Our editor is looking for information about the camp, and if you have pictures of work in progress. All the Juniors and Theta Rho's have something you liked or remembered about Youth camp and it would be nice to share some of your memories you have with everyone in the state of New Mexico.
Just a reminder to all members and lodges, please sell all of your magnets and crochet emblems tickets. If you are getting low on these items let me know so I can get you more. The ticket stubs turned in by: September 1, 2010 and sent to: Crystal Corfield at 9900 Mesa Arriba NE in Albuquerque, NM 87111. Remember, the sale of the tickets, is to help the Rebekah Assembly with the finances, which will help all in the long run. All monies from my projects should come through your lodge secretary to the Assembly Secretary. Please keep the beehive bank, magnet and crochet emblems ticket sales separate. I would like to have all money sent to the Assembly Secretary by: September 1, 2010.
In Friendship, Una

Happy 90th Birthday to Boyd Griffin—A big celebration was held at the IOOF Lodge Hall on April 10.
Marion Kimbler, PP now has a Pacemaker, but she will see us in September at our sessions.
Ginny Simpson is doing about the same—remember to send her a card that we miss and think of her. Condolences to Vicky Howard of Friendship #21 in the loss of her husband.
Condolences to Gloria Mundt PPIARA in the loss of her husband.

From Dee’s Desk
Mid term is history for another year, all the reports have been submitted and the dues to Sovereign Grand Lodge paid.
I had a great time in Socorro but missed you being there. Attendance was down but the friends visiting was high. Please make your plans now to attend sessions in Moriarty in September. You are really missed. The host Albuquerque Lodges have secured the Comfort Inn for the headquarters hotel. There are a limited number of handicapped rooms so if you need one of those make your reservations now. Those that attended Mid Term received handouts so ask them to share the information with you.
Thank you Bill and Nita Sue for taking my picture to send to IARA Vice President Vickie Beaver. She has invited me to serve as Guardian during her term and I needed a picture. You both did a great job. I look forward to this appointment.
Secretary packets were distributed and either the secretary or a representative from your lodge accepted the packet. Once again, please be sure your reports balance before submitting them. All reports submitted for the term ended 12-31-09 all BALANCED!
Fraternally, Dee

Grand Encampment Installs New Officers
At the recent Grand Encampment sessions in Socorro, new officers were installed for a two year term.
Grand Patriarch—Fred Schneider
Grand Senior Warden—J.Ernest Cloud
Grand Junior Warden, Andy Shanley
Grand High Priest—Bill DeMarco
Grand Scribe—Barbara Cloud
Grand Treasurer—JL Braught
Grand Representative—Nita Sue Imel
Alt Grand Representative-Barbara Corfield
JL Braught was recognized for his 28 years serving as Grand Representative to SGL. His years of dedicated service is to be commended and is much appreciated.
Taking the Grand Encampment degree were: Barbara Cloud, Ruth Carpenter, Sandi McWatters and Barbara Corfield.
Program of the Grand Patriarch:
Colors—Purple & White
Flower—Purple Sage
Emblem—Shepard's Crook
Scripture– 23 Psalm
Prayer—Lord’s Prayer
Hymn—Amazing Grace as sung by Crystal Lane
Song—God Bless America
Goal– We need to maintain what we have today and not lose any more lodges.

Editorial Page

Can you believe it!! 50 years since we opened the Recreation Area. Those of us who watched it develop and raised our children there can hardly believe the changes. We, in New Mexico have so much of which to be proud. I hope you enjoy this issue. My thanks to the Board of Governors and specially to Gaylen Brown for all the research he did through the old journals. There is still so much information and just not enough room to print, so—stay tuned –we will be working with the BOG to develop a more detailed history in the future. So if you have a story to tell about the Camp, send it in and we will try to include it.
My thanks to Harmony #1 for buying and donating a new heavy duty stapler to make the assembling of the paper so much easier.
Still need names of new members and sponsors. I have not received any at all from OF or Reb Lodges.
I had the privilege to accompany President Una to lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown in DC. We will share that experience and pictures in the next issue.
Thanks again, to all who made this special issue a success by sending in pictures, stories, and offering their support.
Let’s Share the News!
Barbara

Harmony #1 IOOF
Bob and Louisa Rhoades, members of Harmony #1 in Albuquerque, have been keeping very busy with their three adopted Grandchildren; Angelina, 3rd grade, Ray, 8th grade, and Bernard 10th grade. Both Angelina and Ray attend Rio Grande Christian Academy here in Albuquerque, and Bernard will be joining them next year. Rio Grande Christian Academy uses Accelerated Christian Education and both Angelina & Ray are doing much better there than they were at APS schools.
Ray went with the School Archery team on March 15th thru the 19th to compete in the Regional Competition at New Mexico Tech in Socorro and did very well. They will be going to Nationals now on May 22nd, in Bowling Green, Kentucky to compete in both Archery and Drill Team, including folding the flag of our country. They also received Christian Character Awards at the ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) Regional in Socorro.
We wish them a very safe trip and good luck in the competitions!!

990N IRS Form
Has your lodge received a letter regarding the filing of your non-profit 990N form? If you have and need help, contact Barbara Corfield for instructions or assistance, DO NOT IGNORE IT. You may lose your non-profit status and have to start paying taxes. As of the last time I checked, only 4 Rebekah Lodges and 5 OF lodges in NM are listed with the IRS and have filed their 2008 or 2009 form.

Broken Links

Frances L Snapp PP
Frances Snapp PP passed away March 27, 2010 in Amarillo, Texas. Her husband, Ed Snapp, PGM pre ceded her in death on October 21, 2005. She is sur vived by a brother, Jack West, her sister Vida Lam- pley, her son Arvo Snapp and wife Helen, two grandsons and two great grandchildren. A long-time member of Golden Link Rebekah #17 of San Jon, NM, she was a member of the Jurisdiction Lodge at the time of her passing. She served as President of the Rebekah Assembly of NM in 1971-1972. Her Grand Master was C.M Sullins.

Modemia Teel, PNG
Modemia Teel passed away on March 7, in Utah where she was living with her daughter Vianna. She originally joined Roswell Rebekah #2, where she served a NG in 1985 and transferred to Samaritan #14 in 1993. She had the special position of being the mother of two Rebekah Assembly Presidents. Her daughters, Christa Baltzegar President of RA of NM 1998-1999, preceded her in death, and Vianna Seffans, served as President of RA of NM in 2003-2004. She was very proud that several of her granddaughters had become Rebekahs. She is survived by daughter Vianna and husband Jim, son Clifford and wife Fran, 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services were held in Roswell on March 14 at the Highland Baptist Church. Rebekah services were conducted by Nita Sue Imel PP and Charlene Norris of Deming RL #7.

Broken Links

Ruth Battaglia PP IARA
Sister Ruth passed away after a long battle with Cancer on March 29, 2010. She was from the Jurisdiction of New York and served as International President in 2007-2008. Her Motto was “Working together—We can Do It.” Her Sovereign Grand Master was Richard S. Kim

Lois K Stevens PP IARA
Sister Lois passed away in Oklahoma on April 14, 2010. She was from the Jurisdiction of Connecticut and served as International President in 1969-1970. Her theme was “Building Bridges of Friendship and Fraternity. Her Sovereign Grand Master was Donald Smith.

God saw they were getting tired, a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around them and whispered “Come with Me” With tearful eyes, we watched them suffer and saw them fade away. Although we loved them dearly, we could not make them stay. A golden heart
stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes “the best.”

The New Mexico Rebekah Reporter is published 6 times a year. Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, and Nov/Dec., with the authority of the Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico-Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The New Mexico Rebekah Reporter is a member of the International Press Association of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Subscriptions are $5.00 yearly. All subscriptions, news, questions and information to Barbara Corfield, Editor, PO Box 9365, Albuquerque, NM 87119-9365. Phone: 505 877-1520, cell 505 362-1873, email barbc1408@msn.com.

Original camping building -1961

Memorial Wall—2006

New Camping Hotels-1999

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Directions: From Albuquerque: West on I-40 to Exit #175 (Tijeras). South on SR337 to SR55 (continue South) past Tajique; turn right at the Hwy sign that says IOOF Camp (Ten Pines Road); Follow the signs to the camp.
From I-25: Exit #175 (Bernado) East on US 60 to Mountainair; Turn left on Hwy 55 (North); Approximately 14 Miles turn left at the Hwy sign that says IOOF Camp (Ten Pines Road); Follow the signs to the camp.

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