MA Elks Webpage - http://www.masselks.org/
From your Accident Prevention State Chairman
At the recent Grand Lodge Insurance Seminar, each State Chairman was given a list of Lodges in his/her State that were “Underinsured”. These Lodges for our State of Massachusetts totaled 28 that were listed as insured less than 80% to the actual replacement cost of the Lodge. 16 of those Lodges are less than 50% insured to replacement cost and one Lodge is at 9%. Anything less than 80% should be considered unacceptable and anything less than 50% indicates that the Lodge Trustees (or governing body) are not doing their job.
This same report also indicated that we have 3 Lodges that have NO coverage for certain buildings on their property.
I urge all Lodge Exalted Rulers, Trustees and Secretaries to examine their current Grand Lodge Property Plus Insurance Policy. If it appears you are “underinsured” to rebuilding costs or if you have not utilized the “Free” Replacement Cost Estimate from our Grand Lodge in the last 5 years, I strongly suggest you contact our Grand Lodge Insurer immediately (AON at 1-800-421-3557). Although AON is the place you ultimately need to contact, I remain available to anyone who might have a question. My phone numbers and e-mail are listed in the State Book. Do not hesitate to contact me if you should have a question.
An added note and also of great importance is the fact that the report indicates we have 19 Lodges in our State without Directors and Officers Liability Insurance. Officers and Committee Chairpersons of the Lodge leave their homes and other personal assets in jeopardy if the Lodge does not have this very important coverage. You have heard me say on many occasions, “I would not be an Officer or Committee person in a Lodge that did not have Directors and Officers Liability Insurance”. Please don’t tell me you cannot afford it. The truth is that, You Cannot Afford Not To Have It .
Lawrence Quaglia,
State Chairman Accident Prevention Committee
Massachusetts State Elks Bulletin Contest
Lodge Bulletins should serve as a vital link of communication in keeping your members informed and active. Lodge Programs and activates are an important step to encourage the members to participate and stay involved. The bulletin should contain timely information from the Officers and Committees of the Lodge with the use of pictures of various events.
The Bulletin should
Be easily readable, organized and informative.
Report news items of the Lodge, District, State and National levels. With emphasis on any recognition received from civic or community projects involving your Lodge.
Use of photographs to illustrate a news item that is reported.
Include articles written for and directed to all members, not just VIP’S.
Please make sure that the following District Editors are on your mailing list to receive your lodge bulletin, as they will be judging at the district level. All district winners will be given to the Mass. State Lodge activities committee for judging at the state level.
District Editors:
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Circle: Elizabeth Silva |
North : Virginia McGrath |
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PO Box 797 |
24 Fourth Ave |
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Hyannis Port, Ma 02647 |
Billerica, MA 01821 |
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East: Peter Plecinoga |
Met North: Mary Turner |
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24 Wisteria St. |
123 Crest Ave. |
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Salem, Ma 01970 |
Revere, Ma 02151 |
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E. Central: Peter Garvey |
Met West: Jana Rogers |
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32 Meade Rd. |
209 Robin Rd. |
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Waltham, Ma 02451 |
Westwood, Ma 02090 |
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South: Sharon Thompson |
West: Gideon T. Miles |
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160 Seapit Rd. |
79 Calumet Rd |
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E Falmouth, Ma 02536 |
Holyoke, Ma 02147 |
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W - Central: Judy Hastings |
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34 Randall Rd. |
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Montague, Ma 01351 |
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Thank You,
MA Vocational Scholarships Are Due By March 15, 2010
Dennis Solomon, State Chairman, Vocational Scholarship
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Beverly, Ma. 01915
(978) 969-1166
MA ENF DISTRICT LEADERS - LEADERCHIP CHALLENGE
The challenge consists of two elements:
(1) The District Leader must meet the Grand Exalted Ruler’s per Capita Goal of $4.50
(2) District Leaders must lead by example by making a contribution to the Foundation during this current fiscal year by March 31, 2010.
Barbara E. Driscoll,
State Chairman ENF Fundraising
MA Elks Day At Suffork Downs Has Been Canceled
Passing of Mother-in-Law of Past MA Elks State Trustee Joseph Bancewicz
I have the sad duty to report on the passing of Mary Ann MacPherson the Mother-in-law of Past North District State Trustee Joseph Bancewicz of the Billerica Lodge #2071 and mother of Maureen Bancewicz on Sunday March 7, 2010. She was born in Medford, MA and was the daughter of the late Charles F. Saunders and Priscilla Petrie. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Maureen and Joe at this most difficult of times.
Cards may be sent to
43 Hamilton Ave. Billerica Ma 01821
Thank you in behalf of the family of William Paul Frazier, PER Winthrop Lodge #1078, for all your cards, prayers and thoughts in our time of sorrow, it meant so much to us. Thank you again-
Paul Frazier and son Vincent