MA Elks Association
Informational Special Update
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Massachusetts
Elks Association
Email Informational Special
Update - 7-16-09
Today is:
International Juggling Day
in the United States
On this date in 1790 -
The U.S. Congress establishes the District of Columbia
as the
seat of U.S. government
Here is a Link for the
2010 Elks Midwinter Cruise
2009-2010 MA District Deputies Sworn In By GER
James Nichelson
Pictured above: On Thursday July 9, 2009 at
the Grand Lodge Closing session, 9 new District Deputies were sworn in
to serve in Massachusetts by GER James Nichelson.
Pictured Above after being sworn in are the
new District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers from Massachusetts: Front Row
L-R Chuch Cowburn West Central, Denise Shurtleff South, Steve Hardy East
Central and Alan Ashley Circle. Back Row L-R Harry See North, Ken Rice
East, Steve Santosuosso Metro West, Bill Morin Metro North and Bernie
Martin West.
Massachusetts Lodges Win National Awards
I am proud to announce that several
lodges from our state received awards at the National Convention in
Portland. Once again proving that our Association and in particular
these respective lodges are continuing to do an outstanding job.
Congratulations to the following lodges for their accomplishments:
Pictured below are the Randolph and
Hudson Lodge's receiving their Awards from the Grand Lodge Public
Relations Committee.
Best Image of Elkdom & Focus on the Community Contest:
The Best Single (Public Relations) Event Brochure Contest Awards (for external community activity) was won by:
1st Place - Randolph, MA Lodge #2130, "Elks September 11th Ceremony"
The Best Single (Public Relations) Event Brochure Contest Awards (for external community activity) was won by:
1st Place - Randolph, MA Lodge #2130, "Elks September 11th Ceremony"
6th Place – Hudson, MA Lodge #959, “Elks’ Hot Air Balloon
Festival”
Grand Lodge Membership Awards
1st Place Division III - Falmouth MA Lodge #2380
3rd Place Division IV - Franklin MA Lodge #2136
Grand Lodge Veterans Remembrance Report
1st Place Division V - Springfield MA Lodge #61
2nd Place Division ll - Lexington MA Lodge #2204
Elks Memorial Service Program
1st Place Division l - Watertown, MA #1513
3rd Place Division Vl - Weymouth, MA #2232
Community Service and Image Contest:
2nd Place Division V - Billerica MA Lodge #2071
Elks National Youth Week Brochure Contest
2nd Place Division IV - Falmouth MA Lodge #2380
Massachusetts was one of Sixteen State Associations
to report 100 percent Lodge Participation in the Elks Training
Program.
Grand Lodge Special Citation for Public Relations
has been awarded to William J. Hopkins, III, Grand Lodge Area 1
Committeeman for outstanding public relations support at the
National Hoop Shoot Finals in Massachusetts,
Update on MA Elks State Trustee Rosemary Lent of
the Maynard Lodge #1568
I have heard from
Rose and she is on the mend and doing what she's supposed to be doing.
The prognossis is not as bad as some people are thinking. The biggest
problem was fluids on her lungs. As soon as they got rid of the fluids,
the problem with her heart was not what they thought. There are no
blocked arteries and the valve is not leaking like they thought first.
So far the medications are doing the trick. Rose just wants to thank
you to all for your thoughts and prayers for her recovery. Just shows
that ELKS CARE - ELKS SHAR
Update on MA East Central District Junior
PDD Richard Tucker
Dick's brother Mike says that he will need to
have open heart surgery...not yet scheduled, but probably will be early
next week. They are still waiting for the fluids to go down. Dick is
in great spirits, says okay, lets get on with it. Resting comfortably
and watching his big plasma TV..has a great room up on the 10th floor,
with a couch for his visitors. Had turkey on rye for supper last night,
had his coffee this morning.
The floor nurse and she said Dick was "comfortable" and didn't appear to be scheduled for a whole slew of tests, and could receive visitors any time. He is in Brigham and Women's hospital in the Shapiro Building, room 1027. He is on a restricted diet - no salt and said we are welcome to visit any time over the weekend.
The floor nurse and she said Dick was "comfortable" and didn't appear to be scheduled for a whole slew of tests, and could receive visitors any time. He is in Brigham and Women's hospital in the Shapiro Building, room 1027. He is on a restricted diet - no salt and said we are welcome to visit any time over the weekend.
Passing of Tewksbury/Wilmington Lodge #2070 PER Anthony J. Cappucci, Sr.
I have the sad duty to report on the passing of Tony Cappucci, Sr. Past
Exalted Ruler of the Tewksbury/Wilmington Lodge. He was known as Mr.
Elk to those in his lodge and was an All American Leading Knight, during
his days competing in Ritual.
No visiting hours at the funeral
home.
There will be an 11:00 AM MASS
at St. Williams, Rt 38 Tewksbury on Saturday July 18, 2009.
Following the Mass their will be a collation at the Lodge. THE
FAMILY EXTENDS AN INVITATION TO ALL TO JOIN THEM.
Any questions contact Lou
Connolly (978) 851-2552
Passing of Beverly/Salem Lodge #1309 PER Joseph
Amore Sr.
It is my sad to announce the passing of
Beverly/Salem Lodge Past Exalted Ruler, Joseph Amore Sr. Joe passed
away on Wednesday July 15, 2009. The wake will be held at the Grondin
Funeral Home on Cabot St. in Beverly on Sunday July 19, 2009 from 3:00
PM to 7:00 PM. The time of the Elks Ritual has not yet been set.
Information provided by Peter Plecinoga,
Exalted Ruler Beverly/Salem #1309