MA Elks Association Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks Association
Email Informational Special Update - 4-14-10 
 
Today is: National Pecan Day in the United States
Fact of the Day - Bill Haley and the Comets, one of rock and roll's pioneer groups actually began their career's as Bill Haley's Saddle Pals - a country music act.
 

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MA Elks Association Fourth Regional Meeting

 

The Fourth Regional Meeting of the Massachusetts Elks Association will be held at the Taunton Lodge of Elks #150 on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 12:00 Noon.

 

Through the courtesy of Exalted Ruler Paul Giannakoulis and the officers and members of the Taunton Lodge, a cordial invitation is hereby extended to all members of the Association to be present at this meeting. Matters, which are of vital concern to all Lodges, will be discussed as well as plans for future State Association programs.

 

EXALTED RULERS, your attendance at the Regional Meeting is of paramount importance to your Lodge. Please encourage all your officers and interested members to accompany you to this meeting.

 

STATE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN, it is not necessary to speak to have your report included in the minutes, simply present a written copy of your report to the Secretary. Reports may be sent via email to the Secretary at mwcronin@charter.net  

 

Only those chairmen whose committees or  functions are relevant at this time will give oral reports. When giving you report please be brief and to the point. Final committee reports should be made at this meeting.

Any member planning to speak under New Business or Good of the Association shall notify the Secretary prior to the commencement of the meeting.

 

REMINDERS

1. Nominations for all offices of the State Association will take place at this meeting. The election will be held

at the State Convention on June 12, 2010 at the Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort and Conference Center, North

Falmouth, Massachusetts.

2. Those members running for an elective office must inform the State Secretary by April 27th of their intention

as well as the name of the member who will be presenting the nomination.

3. Association books close on May 31, 2010. All vouchers and funds must be presented to the Secretary at least

2 weeks prior to closing for payment and posting.

4. In order to expedite proceedings at the State Convention, committee chairmen should give their final reports at the Regional Meeting on May 2, 2010.

Agenda

9:30 A.M., State Board of Trustees Meeting

10:30 A.M., Past State President’s Meeting

11:00 A.M., Lunch

11:30 A.M., Mass Elks Scholarship Nomination Meeting

Noon, Regional Meeting

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Mark W. Cronin, PDD MA Elks State Secretary

MA State President Testimonial Hospitality Room at the Quality Inn Somerset

 
The date is fast approaching and we are finalizing the preparations for the Testimonial for our State President Jim Strojny and the Hospitality Room at the Quality Inn Somerset for the weekend of May 14th and 15th.
 
If you are planning on bringing a food or drink item, can you please contact Karen Norton at dopey2149@aol.com This will help to ensure we don't get too much of one thing.  Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!   

Mansfield Lodge #2633 Holds Installation
 
Pictured below are L-R newly installed Exalted Ruler Charles Mulcahy and Junior Past Exalted Ruler Mark Walsh after their Installation of Officers, which was held on Sunday April 11, 2010.
 

Falmouth Lodge #2380 Holds Installation
 
Pictured below are L-R newly installed Exalted Ruler Laila Friere and Junior Past Exalted Ruler Steve Varao after their Installation of Officers, which was held on Sunday April 11, 2010.
 

Arlington Lodge #1435 Holds Installation
 
Pictured below are L-R newly installed Exalted Ruler Barbara Lynch and Junior Past Exalted Ruler Frank Fitzgerald PER after their Installation of Officers, which was held on Sunday April 11, 2010.