MA Elks Association Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks Association
Email Informational Special Update - 6-26-10
 
Today is: National Chocolate Pudding Day in the United States
On This Date in 1963 - President John F. Kennedy visits West Berlin, “Ich bin ein Berliner”
 
 

MA Elks Webpage - http://www.masselks.org/

 

Newton Lodge Holding a Fundraiser for the Family of the late Joe Auerio PER
Fundraiser for the Family of the late Joe Auerio, Past Exalted Ruler of the Newton Lodge to help defray some of the medical costs, while waiting for a liver transplant.  It will be held at the Newton Lodge tonight, Saturday June 26, 2010, starting at 7:00 PM. 
 
Music by: DJ, Richard Hartford.  There will be a Pasta Dinner w/Meatballs, Sausages & Salad (served @ 8pm) with 50/50 raffles (through out the night), raffles and live & silent auction.  Donations are $25.00 per person, all are welcome to attend.

Wife of N. Attleboro PER Keith Gaw Has Baby Right After State Convention
 
On a more pleasant note, Michelle Gaw, wife of Keith Gaw PER North Attleboro Lodge, made is back just in time from the MA Elks State Convention, as she went into labor at 6:00 AM on Sunday June 13, 2010 and delivered a healthy 21", 8lb 14oz boy which they have named Declan James at 9:12 AM on Monday, June 14, 2010, a Flag Day baby !!
Can't wait for all of our Brothers and Sisters to meet the newest future Elk!
 
Thanks, Keith Gaw PER North Attleboro Lodge #1011
 

Thank You From Bob Duggan PDD
 
I would like to sincerely thank all of the people who supported my candidacy for 2nd Vice President. 
 
It was a unique but fun experience and I have made a number of new friends throughout the State of Massachusetts.  Unfortunately, in an election, someone has to lose and now it's time to unite behind the new President and his officers to make the Massachusetts State Elks Association the strongest in the nation. 
 
Due to the generosity of all who visited my hospitality room, we were able to donate, in the name of Haverhill Lodge #165, $411.00 to the Mass. Elks Veterans Services from the sale of the Huggie Bear tattoos and $300.00 to the Mass. Elks Scholarships through the tip jar.  Marcia, Jess and I would like to thank all of you for your donations and your friendship and hospitality throughout the past two years and we will continue to see all of you around the State.  
 
Bob Duggan Haverhill Lodge #165

Update on MA Circle District State Convention Shirts
 
If anyone is still looking for a yellow or purple state convention shirt that was sold in the Circle District Hospitality Room, please send your request to Mary Evans at pioneermary@comcast.net .  Please include the color and size you are looking for.  They will be delivered to you at the Regional meeting in Boston on September 12, 2010.  Payment will be due then.  Any shirts not picked up will be sold.  Any questions please email me at the address above.  Thank you.  Mary Evans Exalted Ruler Randolph Lodge.

Update on MA Elks 2010 Trip to Ground Zero
 
Frank Staffier informed me that the trip is sold out and that he has 16 people on the waiting list.  He is asking anyone who has not confirmed with him or sent their check by July 15, 2010, will be canceled.  So please contact Frank, if you have not all ready been confirmed at fpstaf615@comcast.net  

Passing of the Gavel at the MA Elks 100th Annual State Convention
Pictured above is now Junior Past State President James Strojny of the Taunton Lodge passing the gavel on to the newly Installed MA Elks Association State President Donald Dewar of the Wakefield Lodge on Saturday June 12, 2010.