03 03 2009 Informational Update

MA Elks Association Informational Special Update

Massachusetts Elks Association

Email Informational Special Update - 3-3-09

Today is: National Anthem Day in the United States

On This Day in 1634 - Samuel Cole's Inn opens on Washington Street to become the first tavern in Boston

On this day in 1931 - The U.S. Congress adopts the “Star Spangled Banner” as the national anthem

Here is a Link for the 2009-2010 MA Elks Association Shirt Order Form

MA Elks Webpage - http://www.masselks.org/

2009 MA Elks Lodge Installation Schedule

Thanks to the hard work of our Area Special Representatives, Mark, John and Tony the complete listing of all the 2009 Lodge Installations can be found on the MA Elks Webpage or by clicking the link below:

2009 Installation Schedule

Information on State President Bill Reilly's Testimonial

RECEPTION and TESTIMONIAL DINNER

In honor of

BILL REILLY

President, Massachusetts Elks Association, Inc.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Lombardo’s

6 Billings Street

Randolph, MA 02368

Social Hour 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Dinner 7:30 pm

$ 38.00 per person

Tables of 10 available

Make checks payable to: Massachusetts Elks Association

Mail to: Bob McDonnell, Chairman

151 Chestnut Street

Brookline, MA 02445

617-232-0790

Hotel Rooms are available Friday and/or Saturday

For a Special Rate if reserved by May 1, 2009

at The Courtyard by Marriott

200 Technology Center Drive

Stoughton, MA 02072

Contact the hotel directly at

1-800-321-2211 or 781-297-7000

Congratulations to New Area 1 Grand Lodge Committeeman on Membership

Walter Kettelle, Rhode Island Special Deputy announced the following that as of July 9, 2009:

John Kirkconnell of Coventry/West Greenwich Lodge # 2285 will be the

Grand Lodge Committeeman for Membership in Area 1.

We in the Massachusetts Elks wish Jack all the best with his newest appointment!

MA Elks 2008-2009 Lodge Bulletin Contest

District Bulletin Contest:

Lodge Bulletin Chairmen: If you wish your lodge to participate in the State bulletin contest you must Make sure the your district editor receives 3 different copies of your lodge bulletin ASAP! If they aren’t already on your mailing list. The district editors are responsible for judging at the District level. Your District Editors can be found in the state book under the Mass Elks News Publications Committee.

District Editors: You should finish with you judging by March 15 and should send you winning bulletins to me no later then April 1^st. I will see that they get to State Lodge activities committee for judging a the State Level. If you need bulletins in your district contact your Exalted Rulers, I am sure they’ll get them to you.

Each District should have one winner!

Dorothy Balestrieri, MA Elks News editor