MA Elks Association Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks Association
Email Informational Special Update - 7-19-09 
Today is: Flitch Day in the United States
Bacon (yes, bacon!) is given to any married couple
who can prove they had lived in harmony and fidelity for one year
Here is a Link for the 2010 Elks Midwinter Cruise 
 
MA Elks Webpage - http://www.masselks.org/
 
 
 
Passing of Wakefield Lodge #1276 PDD Fred DeVries
 
It is my sad duty to announced the death of Fred DeVries PDD-PER-HLM from Wakefield Lodge #1276 who passes away Friday morning at the age of 91.  He served as District Deputy North District in 1971-1972. Funeral arrangement are as Follow: Wake hours are Monday July 20, 2009 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the MacDonald Funeral home in Wakefield. The Wakefield Lodge will have funeral ritual services at 7:00 PM. 
 
The Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home.

Information provided by Chet Hood, PDD Lodge Secretary
 
Thank You to Joseph P. Silvia, Jr. for A Very Successful MA Elks Reception in Portland, OR
 
 
I wish to thank Joe Silvia for the fine job he did in coordinating the Wednesday Massachusetts Elks Reception, that was held at the Red Lion in Portland.  Joe and his group of helpers did and outstanding job in putting this on.  We had a great time, fine food and plenty of space to sit and move around, a first class job all the way. 
 
REMINDER

 

Massachusetts State Elks Association Annual Walk Around the Lake

Sunday September 20, 2009

 

Sign up time is 10:15 AM and starting time is 11:00 AM. All walkers will receive a free T-shirt.

 

As in the past we are requesting that all Walkers assemble on the front lawn by the Statue of the Elk at the Wakefield Lodge for pictures.  Photos of the group will be sent to our National Magazine, Email News Editor James Strojny and to Dottie Balestrieri, Editor of the Mass. Elks News.

 

Drivers will be available to transport anyone wanting a ride to the Lake or back from the Lake. Cold water will be given to each Walker at the time of registration and our Volunteer Drivers will have extra water if you like some.

 

Lunch will be served after you finish the Walk in the Up-stairs hall of the Wakefield Elks so bring an appetite and get ready for a fun filled morning’s walk and a great WALK with good friends.

 

Anyone wishing to sponsor the Walk should send their check in as soon as possible. If your name isn’t listed below we have not as of yet received your sponsorship check.

 

All checks must be mailed no later than August 31, 2009, to be assured a spot on the T-shirt.

ENF Lodge Chairman if you could give us an idea on just how many WALKERS will be participating from your Lodge that would be great. Call Tony Giannetti at: 781-334-5203.

 

Make the sponsorship ($100.00) check payable to: The Massachusetts Elks Association

Mail to: Anthony P. Giannetti, 262 Old Pillings Pond Rd., Lynnfield, MA 01940.

 

                        2009 Walk Sponsors as of July 1, 2009

           

State President Jim and Mary Strojny             Donald A. Dewar, President Elect

Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078                        Falmouth Lodge 0f Elks #2380        

Waltham Lodge of Elks #953                           P.D.D.’s 2000: Tom Driscoll/North                         

Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks #642                                         /Lou Lavoie/East                             

East District P.E.R. Assoc.                                 Melrose Lodge of Elks #1031

Lowell Elks Bingo                                              Peabody/Lynn Lodge of Elks #1409

Madith & Jon Curley, Gloucester PER’s              Joey Foote, Gloucester Est. Leading Knight

Gloucester Lodge of Elks #892                         Tony Giannetti, Chr. Walk Around the Lake

 
Arizona Elks announce raffle winner

The Arizona Elks Major Project (AEMP) convention booth was very active, as seen by the number of Saguaro cactus stickers on the badges of passersby. The raffle for a gallon jar of convention pins collected over the last 10 years collected over $900 from the pin guesses. For a donation of $1, attendees could guess the number of pins in the jar. The pins were won by Burnie Duhn from Falmouth, MA #2380. 
 
Concord Lodge PER Robert C. Oates, Jr. In Hospital

It has been reported to me that Concord Lodge #1479 Past Exalted Ruler Robert C. Oates Jr. suffered a heart attack on July 3, 2009 while vacationing at his home in Maine. He was admitted to a nearby hospital in Bangor, treated, and sent home to recover. Bob has now been admitted to Emerson Hospital in Concord as of ,7/15/09 complaining of  chest pains. They are planning on running additional tests as he continues to recover. Anyone wishing to send their get well wishes, can send them to Bob's home:

Bob Oates, 102 Carlisle Road, Bedford Ma  01730

Respectfully submitted, Jim McMahan Jr. PER Concord Lodge 

 
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