MA Elks Association Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks Association
Email Informational Special Update - 9-29-09 
Today is: Poisoned Blackberries Day in the United States
 
On this date in 1789 - U.S. War Department establishes a regular army
 
 
 
Here is a Link for the 2010 Elks Midwinter Cruise 
 
MA Elks Webpage - http://www.masselks.org/
 
 
 

MA Elks At Fenway Park
 
The Annual MA Elks at Fenway Park saw a little of everything including a great play at the plate and then the skies opened up, but our beloved Red Sox pulled out a come from behind win against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Pictured above;  During the pre-game warm ups, State President Jim and Mary Strojny, get up front and close with Red Sox Captain Jason Veritek.
 
Pictured above L-R: Claudette Hardy, Tim Avelino, Steve Hardy and Mary Strojny, enjoying themselves at the game.

MA Elks Hold 11th Annual Walk Around the Lake for the ENF
Submitted by Tony Giannetti - State Co-Chairman
 
What a wonderful day we had for our 11th Annual Walk Around the Lake for the Elks National Foundation.  We did well, as we had 91 official walkers, who had pledges of around $16.000.00  and  we had over $3,300.00 in sponsorships (we are expecting another $3,000.00 to $4,000.00 in late donations will be coming in these late donations are monies that are collected after the person walks). So all in all we should generate around $23,000.00 this year. I want to thank the Committee and all who helped out with this event. Pictured below are part of the committee in charge of registration.

Pictured Below after the walk L-R: Past State President Bob Shell, Tyler Strojny (who walked the whole route), State President Jim Strojny, Special Deputy Mike Zellen and President-Elect Don Dewar.

Pictured Below isThe Kitchen Crew:  Mark Nichols, Dan Casey, Bill Pothier and Tony Giannetti.

 

Judy Hastings, Wife of State Sergeant At Arms Kevin Hastings in Hospital 
 
Judy Hastings of the Montague Lodge is in U. Mass Memorial Hospital, 365 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605 due to complications with a broken leg.  She is in room 502. 
No calls, but cards are welcome.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to both Judy and Kevin, for a successful recovery and hope to see them both soon.

Past State President Charlie Crafts
 
Pictured below is MA Elks PSP Charlie Crafts who now resides in the Chelsea Soldiers Home, enjoying his fruit basket, from the MA Metro-North Past Exalted Rulers.  If you get a chance, send a card to Charlie, he'd love to hear from his fellow Elks.
 
 

MA Circle District Esquire to the DD Jay Calter Welcomes A New Additon to Family 
 
Congratulations go out to Jay and Chris Calter on the latest addition to the Calter/McCarthy Family, as they welcome a new grandchild (who came in at 9lbs 9oz and 21" long).  Mom and baby doing great.
 

Donations Needed for Hospitality Room for GER Reception
 
The date is fast approaching and we are finalizing the preparations for the arrival of our Grand Exalted Ruler James Nichelson and our Hospitality Room at the Mansfield Holiday Inn for this weekend of October 2nd and 3rd.
 
If you are planning on bringing a food or drink item, can you please contact me at dopey2149@aol.com This will help to ensure we don't get too much of one thing.  Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!   
 
Let's have a great room for all of us and our Guests of Honor.
 
Karen Norton  Hospitality Room Chairman.