MA Elks Association Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks Association
Email Informational Special Update - 9-2-09 
Today is: National Beheading Day in the United States
 
 
On this date in 1777 - The adoption of the Stars and Stripes flag design is first revealed
to the American public
On this date in 1945 - V-J Day; formal surrender of Japan aboard USS Missouri (WWII ends)
 
Here is a Link for the 2010 Elks Midwinter Cruise 
 
MA Elks Webpage - http://www.masselks.org/
 
 
 
A Challenge to All MA Elks Lodges - Adopt-A-Veteran today!
By James Strojny MA Elks State President
 
For nearly thirty years the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has been actively involved in our Adopt-A-Veteran Program. It is a very popular program that every Elks Lodge should participate in and as your State President, I am challenging every Lodge in Massachusetts to become involved in this program.  Please contact our State Chairman Jerry Bagley PDD of the Stoneham Lodge and inform him if your lodge has adopted a veteran or when your lodge does, let's have at least 71 veterans adopted by the end of the year.
 
The Elks’ commitment, “So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them,” is as relevant today as it was many years ago. We must not ignore the needs of our Veterans, especially those who are without family and friends close by. We can help brighten their lonely days by adopting them and sending holiday/birthday cards or involving them in Lodge activities, providing outings and dinners and making them feel special and honored for their sacrifices.

Lodges can become involved by following these four simple steps:
  1. The VAVS Representative (or chairman at a state facility) secures the names of Veterans without family or friends nearby and forwards the list to the State National Veterans Service Chairman.
     
  2. The State Chairman will divide the list among the Lodges in close proximity to the facility and forward the names to the appropriate District Chairman.
     
  3. The District Chairman will determine how many Veterans each Lodge wishes to adopt. He will then provide the Lodges with a like amount of names.
     
  4. The Lodge should publish the names and birthdays (without year) of its adopted Veterans in its bulletin each month and encourage Members and their families to schedule visits. Gifts for Veterans should consist of personal care items, reading material, games and similar inexpensive items. Luncheons and dinners at a restaurant or the Lodge are also recommended.

    Get involved; get your Lodge involved; Adopt-A-Veteran today!

    For information about how your Lodge can get involved contact MA Elks State Chairman for Adopt-A-Veteran Jerry Bagley PDD, E-Mail: jerrybags@yahoo.com
    or  Grand Lodge Adopt-A-Veteran Program Chairman Stewart G. Israel, 40225 Newport Drive
    Plymouth, MI 48170-4739 Tel: (734) 455-4567 or E-Mail: stewizzy@yahoo.com
News From the MA Elks Scholarship
 
Massachusetts Elks Scholarship, Inc. 2009-2010 applications will be distributed at the first regional meeting at Maynard Lodge #1568, on Sunday, September 13, 2009.  Each lodge will received 20 applications.
Important News from MA Elks ENF "Most Valuable Student" Committee 
 
The ENF " Most Valuable  Student" Scholarship will be available on line at www.elks.org/enf/scholars beginning September 1, 2009 or through your local Lodge.
 
The due date to the local lodge has been changed this year to November 2, 2009. Please note this change in date .
 
The "Legacy" Scholarship is also available for children or grandchildren of Elks at the same website. This application can only be filed online and has a due date of January 8, 2010. There are no hard copies available for filing.

Any questions, contact: Joe Neal - State Chairman ENF "Most Valuable Student" and "Legacy" Scholarship Programs
 
13 Rosemary Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880 Tel: 781-245-7231 E-Mail: neale_bpoe1276@verizon.net  
Athol-Orange Lodge Holds It's 51st Annual Clambake
 
Many Elks from around the State enjoyed the 51st Annual Clambake that was put on by the Athol Orange Lodge.  Pictured below L-R: Standing with the Clambake Crew (mostly made up of Firemen) are Mike Zellen SDGER, Jim Strojny State President, Don Dewar President-Elect, Sandi Cowburn Athol-Orange Exalted Ruler, Rich Falzone 1st Vice Presidnet, Frank Barone 2nd Vice President and Chuck Cowburn MA West-Central DDGER. 
 
 

Reminder – Annual ENF Fundraiser

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 the 11th Annual Walk Around the Lake

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Elks Association

 

2009 Sponsors

State President Jim and Mary Strojny

Donald A. Dewar, President Elect               1st Vice President Rich & Gail Falzone

Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078                  2nd Vice President Frank J. Barone,    

Bernie Evans – Candidate for 2nd V.P.       Bob Duggan – Candidate for 2nd V.P.

Falmouth Lodge of Elks #2380                   Wakefield Lodge of Elks #1276                  

David M.J. Vernon, PSP                           Woburn Lodge of Elks #908

P.D.D.’s 2000: Tom Driscoll/North             Joey Foote, Gloucester Est. Leading Knight

                           Lou Lavoie/ East                                     Gloucester Lodge of Elks #892

Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks #642           Weymouth Lodge of Elks #2232

East District P.E.R. Assoc.                          Billerica Lodge of Elks #2071

Melrose Lodge or Elks #1031                       Beverly/Salem Lodge of Elks #1309

Lowell Elks Bingo                                         Malden Lodge of Elks #965

Peabody/Lynn Lodge of Elks #1409           Madith & Jon Curley, Gloucester PER’s  

Tony Giannetti, Chr. Walk Committee       Randolph Lodge of Elks #2130

                                                                        Frank Olivieri P.E.R, H.L.M.,

                                                                                                Justice of the Forum                    

Arlington Lodge of Elks # 1435

Boston Lodge of Elks #10

Brighton Lodge of Elks #2199

Brookline Lodge of Elks # 886

Newton Lodge of Elks #1327

Waltham Lodge of Elks # 953

Watertown Lodge of Elks # 1513

 

To benefit: The Elks National Foundation

                           Registration time 10:30 AM –

   Walk starting time: 11:00 AM from the Wakefield Lodge #1276

                           Italian style luncheon served after competition of the Walk.

                           Over 100 free t-shirts to all registered walkers to be given out.

Pledge sheets will be available at the door that day and at the next Regional Meeting

E-Mail Change for MA Elks Past State President Charlie Russell
 
Effective immediately Past State President Charles Russell's e-mail address has changed from csrussell@verizon.net to chasrussell@Gmail.com  Please make changes to your mailing lists.