MA Elks Association Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks Association
Email Informational Special Update - 8-10-09 
Today is: Lazy Day in the United States
 
 
 
Here is a Link for the 2010 Elks Midwinter Cruise 
 
MA Elks Webpage - http://www.masselks.org/
 
 
 
MA Elks Hold 3rd Annual Veterans Motorcycle Ride
 
A Great time was had by all at the 3rd Annual MA Elks Motorcycle Run held at the Weymouth Elks on Saturday August 8, 2009.  Don Barnard and his committee put together a well organized and successful Run to benefit our State Association's Veterans Fund, as witness by the largest turnout of riders and the most money raised in the 3 year history of this event.
 
Pictured Below L-R are the 3 State Presidents who have held the first three Motorcycle Runs, Jim Strojny, Joe Balestrieri (who held the first run) and Bill Reilly.
 
A first occurred as the roar of over 140 motorcycles entered the grounds of the Brockton V.A. Medical Center and stopped at the Spinal Injury Unit, as the riders visited with the Veterans who reside there.  It was a great experience to see the looks in both the eyes of the men and women who live there and those of the riders, as we all showed how grateful we continue to be for their service to our country.  I was amazed at how up beat they were and how they thanked us for being there.  This is was Elkdom at it's finest.  A Cookout was put on by the Randolph Elks for both the residents and riders.
 
Pictured below is one of the Veterans admiring all the rides.
 
Pictured below is part of the Randolph Elks serving some of the riders a cold drink.
 
When we returned to Weymouth Lodge we had a great meal and entertainment, thanks to this year's committee for putting on a great ride and for all their hard work.
 
Pictured below L-R State Veterans Chairman Charlie Kay, State Motorcycle Run Chairman Don Barnard and State President Jim Strojny.
 
Passing of the Mother of Linda Pratt-Webber MA Elks Scholarship Administrative Assistant
 
I have the sad duty to report on the passing of Mildred M. Pratt-Topsfield on Saturday August 8, 2009.  She was the Mother of Linda Pratt-Webber and Mildred Bromley and Mother-in-Law of Richard Webber and Palmer Bromley MA Elks State Tiler.
 
Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2009 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple Street (Route 62), Danvers, MA.
 
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mildred's name to the Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, Ma. 01923 or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, Ma. 01202.
Passing of Woburn Lodge #908 PER Donald Harris 
 
I have the sad duty to report that Donald Harris, a Past Exalted Ruler from the Woburn Elks just passed away.  He had resided in Cape Coral, Florida.  He will be waked in Cape Coral on Tuesday August 11, 2009 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.  A service and cremation will follow on Wednesday. 
 
Information provided by Ed & Chris Shine Quincy Lodge