MA Elks Association
Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks
Association
Email Informational Special Update -
3-24-09
Today is: Agriculture Day in the
United States
Here is a Link for the
2009-2010 MA Elks Association Shirt Order Form
Passing of Lexington Lodge #2204 Past Exalted
Ruler William L. Sovie
I have the sad duty to report on the passing
of William L. Sovie Lexington Lodge Past Exalted Ruler, formerly of
Lexington MA currently of Billerica MA , who died peacefully in his home
on Saturday March 21, 2009. He was 89 and a 65-year
member of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Mr. Sovie was
a Life Member and was elected the Exalted Ruler in 1985. He was a
champion cribbage player, winning many tournaments at his lodge.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday, March 24,
2009 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Road
(Rt. 3A), Billerica. A Funeral mass will be held in St. Theresa’s
Catholic Church, 1 Grace Ave., Billerica, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at
9:00 AM Relatives and friends invited. A private burial will follow in
Westview Cemetery, Lexington, MA.
Information provided
by Roger J. Doherty, Jr. Exalted Ruler-Elect Lexington Elks
Worcester Lodge #243 Helps Serve 200 Children
More than 20 members of the Worcester Elks
volunteered to feed & serve more than 200 children at the Worcester Boys
& Girls Club on Wednesday March 18, 2009. This event, (the Kid's Cafe
program) was funded by the Worcester Lodge's share of last year's Mass
Elks Charity Ticket sales. Food was prepared by the Boulevard Diner of
Worcester who also provided volunteer workers. Paul Turner chaired the
event along with co-chairs Sue McCarthy and Tom Blunt.
MA Elks Drug Awareness Program Reminder:
MA Elks Drug Awareness Program Reminder:
Just a reminder for District Chairmen of the
Drug Awareness Program that State Essay/Poster contest entries must be
received no later than April 1, 2009. Four winners will be selected at
the May Regional Meeting, one boy and one girl from each category. Each
will receive a multispeed bike and helmet.
Please mail to Bill Henderson, 36 Lupine Rd. Andover, MA 01810
any questions:
e-mail bchenderson@comcast.net Phone 978-475-5732
MA Elks 2010 Mid Winter Cruise Information
Just click the link below to get the information: