MA Elks Association Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks Association
Email Informational Special Update - 6-4-10
 
Today is: Old Maid's Day in the United States
On This Day in 1912 -  Massachusetts passes first U.S. minimum wage law
 
MA Elks Webpage - http://www.masselks.org/
 

Reminder “ELK ON THE TRAIL” ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE This Sunday

Douglas A. Merrick State Chairman doug@bcn.net

 

 

The 87th Anniversary of the “Elk on the Trail” Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 12:00 Noon.  It will be held at the Elk Memorial on Whitcomb Summit, Route 2, in Florida, Massachusetts.  This year the music will be provided by Dan Clark "The Singing Trooper".

 

This is the only State Association sponsored Veteran’s Memorial Program.  Please help us honor our deceased Veterans by attending this very important service.  All members, families, and guests are invited to attend.

 

As in past years, we are asking that each Lodge send a representative to the service, and participate in honoring our deceased Veterans by bringing a small wreath (preferably artificial as it will be there all year) representing their lodge.  Upon arrival please register so that you will be included in the Ceremony.

 

The Greenfield Lodge # 1296 will again be serving breakfast at their lodge on Sunday morning for those who wish to arrive early and relax before “climbing the mountain”.

 

The dress of the day will be jacket and tie.

Dinner will be served at the North Adams Lodge #487 immediately following the ceremony.

 

Since the weather can sometimes be on the cool (or wet) side, please bring a jacket or sweater along with a lawn chair if you wish to sit.

 

In case of rain, the service will be held at the North Adams Lodge. 

MA Elks Blood Donor Committee

 

We will be holding our 2nd Annual Blood Drive this year at the Sea Crest, during our Annual State Convention.

 

The Blood Drive will be held on Friday, June 11th, 2010 from 1PM to 6PM. The Red Cross will be using a Blood Mobile which will be set up in the parking lot. Registration for the Blood Drive will be held in the lobby of the Sea Crest.

 

To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Tell them you are donating for the Mass Elks on June 11 at the Sea Crest and they will try to accommodate your request. Walk-ins are also welcome.

 

We need a minimum of 26 people to show for us to run a successful Blood Drive. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions PLEASE feel free to contact me. Tom Muldoon at  tfmpdd@aol.com or 1-508-788-9525

 

Thank You

Tom Muldoon (AKA Dracula) 
 

MA Elks Ground Zero Trip Update

 

There are still 4 seats left for the Annual MA Elks Ground Zero Trip. 

 

The cost is $329.00 Per Person (Double Occupancy) includes: Round trip bus to NYC, (2) Full dinner included, (2) breakfasts included, Trip to Rockefeller Plaza, Seaport Resort Area, Empire State Building, Ground Zero, Hotel (2 nights. Harbor Cruise to Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Teardrop Memorial.  Bus will depart from Randolph Lodge promptly at 7:00 AM on Friday October 9, 2010.  ONLY 50 SEATS AVAILABLE.  MAKE  CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  MA ELKS ASSOCIATION.  For assistance call:  Frank (508)951-9927.  

 

MA Elks March At Bourne National Cemetery
 
 
MA South District Deputy Designate Timothy Avelino, MA State Trustees Nancy Kelly and Jeff Hopkins present the Elks Memorial Wreath at the Annual Memorial Day Services at the Bourne National Cemetery on Sunday, May 30, 2010.  More than 25 Elks were present to march in the service once again this year.
Taunton Lodge #150 Host Eagle Scout Court of Honor
 
On June 3, 2010, the Taunton Lodge of Elks #150 hosted a reception for the most recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor.  In all 14 young men received Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout.  The lodge welcomed local Scout Leaders, Eagle Scouts and their families, and as part of the evenings festivities James Strojny President of the Massachusetts Elks Association, Paul Giannakoulis Exalted Ruler of the Taunton Lodge of Elks  and Timothy Avelino MA South District Deputy Designate, presented each Eagle Scout with a special certificate along with an American Flag and a Letter of Congratulations from GER James Nichelson, in recognition of their hard work and dedication in becoming Eagle Scouts.  
 
 
Pictured Below are the Taunton Lodge of Elks Officers with 13 of the 14 New Eagle Scouts
Front Row L-R Joy Benevides Trustee, Joshua L. Kong Troop 15, Jacob A. Pedro Troop 43, Cameron J. Foss Troop 45, Neil M. Horton Jr Troop 45, Michael J. Pratt Troop 48, Charles C. Valentine III Troop 51 and Nicole Dudley ELK.
Back Row L-R James Case Troop 33, Anthony J. Mazzaferro Troop 12, John C. Keay Troop 12, Daniel E. O'Brien Troop 15, Benjamin W. Skerker Troop 37, Brian R. Franklin Troop 17, Neil M. Horton Jr Troop 45 and Paul Giannakoulis Exalted Ruler. Not pictured Eagle Scout Daniel J. Bartlett Troop 61.
U. S. Product Safety Commission issues "stop using" alert on 12 Million McDonalds "Shrek" Glasses

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