MA Elks Association
Informational Special Update
Massachusetts
Elks Association
Email Informational Special
Update - 7-26-09
Today is: All
Or Nothing Day in the United States
Fact of the Day
Outside the USA, Ireland is the
largest software producing country in the world.
MA Elks Family Picnic a Big Success
Pictured Above L-R President-Elect Don Dewar
and President Jim Strojny taking some pies for the cause.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
I want to
thank everyone who came to the 3rd annual family picnic helped to make
it a great success. Even the weather was on our side for one whole day
it didn't rain not even a drop. I want to thank the Hudson lodge for
donating their field and pavilion and kitchen for our picnic, to their
new Manger Dennis who was so helpful.
Above one of
the pie eating contests
I Especially
want to thank the greatest committee anyone ever had. You all worked so
hard, you each took a job, volunteered you time and money and ran you
own events. Thanks, to Sandy Cowburn for her Chinese raffle, even
though Sandy has been terribly sick she didn't fail us. Top of the
Antlers to Dennis Ranahan for all his work, every time I turned around
he was helping someone with something. And course we can't forget our
cooks, Steve, Joe, Jim and Huggie great job guys.
Above the
petting zoo (always a hit with both the kids and adults)
Once again
thank you all for you hard work and dedication you really know how to
show that Elks Care Elks Share!
From the
bottom of my heart I thank each and every one you, I could never have
done it without you.
Dotty
Balestrieri - State Chairman
Passing of Past Grand Exalted Ruler the Honorable Kenneth Cantoli
Kenneth V. Cantoli, PGER
I is my sad duty to report on the passing
of the Honorable Kenneth V. Cantoli, of Wall Township, who passed
away on Thursday, July 9, 2009. He was born in Hoboken and resided
in Hasbrouck Heights for over 40 years until moving to the Jersey
Shore in 1985.
While living in Hasbrouck Heights, he was
a founding member of that town's Elks Lodge, BPO Elks 1962,
subsequently becoming its Exalted Ruler. His involvement in the Elks
expanded to the state level, where he was appointed State President
and ultimately to the national organization where his work with the
Grand Lodge culminated in his appointment in 1983 as Grand Exalted
Ruler. At the end of his term in 1984, Ken continued to work on
Grand Lodge committees until his health deteriorated.
He served in the U.S. Army during World
War II. Kenneth was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years,
Ruth, and his son Michael. He is survived by his son Dennis Cantoli
and his wife Kathleen; his daughter Susan Herring and her hus band
Donald; his grandchildren Kevin Cantoli and his wife Kimberly,
Sharon Jelleme and her husband David, Michael Cantoli, and Gregory
Herring; and by his great-grandchildren Emily and Matthew Jelleme
and Isabel Cantoli.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr.
Cantoli's name can be made to the ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Rd.,
Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.
A New Grandson for Maynard Lodge #1568 Exalted
Ruler Russ Nichols
Pictured above is Andrew Austin Nichols, born
on July 14, 2009, is the Grandson of Russell B Nichols PER and Exalted
Ruler of Maynard Lodge. Andrew is the son of Maynard lodge #1568
member Adam A Nichols.
