03 30 2009 Informational Update

MA Elks Association Informational Special Update

Massachusetts Elks Association

Email Informational Special Update - 3-30-09

Today is: I Am In Control Day in the United States

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

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

New England Regional Elks Hoop Shoot Results

Massachusetts will once again have a representative trying to win a National Championship at the National Hoop Shoot next month in Springfield, MA. His name is Jeremiah Sullivan and he is sponsored by the Attleboro Lodge #1014 and will be trying to win the National 10-11 Year Old Boys Division. If his name sound familiar, that is because he was last year's 8-9 Year Old Boys Division National Champion !!!!!!

Pictured Above are the 6 regional winners over the week end in Portland Maine, photo compliments of Wayne Cotterly Maine Elks Association.

Front Row: Cassidy Pelletier, Presque Isle #1954, Emmett Shell, Rockland, Me #1008, Jeremiah Sullivan, Attleboro, Ma #1014, Maddy McLaughlin, Westerly RI #678. Second Row: Mark Powell, Newport RI, #104----Carmen Bragg, Presque Isle #1954.

All will advance to the National Free Throw Shooting Finals to be held in Springfield, MA on April 25, 2009. These regional champion will now compete against 11 other competitors for the national crown.

Over three million boys and girls between the ages of 8-13 participated in the contest.

The winners of the national competition will have their names inscribed on the wall of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.

The remaining Massachusetts shooters finished as follows: Michael Baren 4th Boys 8-9, Alexandra McNarmara 6th Girls 8-9, Shayna Yacyshyn 4th Girls 10-11, Troy Yachshyn 5th Boys 12-13 and Katie Napier 5th Girls 12-13. Congratulations to our State Director Bill Ferrick and his committee for another great year.

Randolph Lodge #2130 Installation of Officers

Randolph Lodge held their Annual Installation of Officers on Saturday March 28, 2009. Pictured below L-R is the new Junior Past Exalted Ruler Rose Theberge with newly installed Exalted Ruler Peg Needre.

New MA Elks State Chairman of Vocational Scholarship Committee Announcement

As you all know, Mike DeVita was the State Chairman of the Vocational Scholarship Committee at the time of his death.

Mike's passing has left a void in the operation of this important committee. To assist with the completion of the committee's work, I have appointed PSP John Capitao as Chairman. John will follow through with the work that Mike had started and will ensure that the paperwork associated with the committee is finalized and that the scholarships are awarded.

If anyone has any questions concerning the committee, please feel free to contact John.

Fraternally,
Bill Reilly - President MA Elks Association

Lexington Lodge #2204 Installation of Officers

Lexington lodge held its installation of officers on Saturday March 28, 2009. Pictured above are (Left) new Junior Past Exalted Ruler Chris “Wilson” Johnson with newly installed Exalted Ruler Roger Doherty.

Billerica Lodge #2071 Past Exalted Ruler David Glover Passes Away

I have the sad duty to report that David Glover, PER from Billerica Lodge #2071 passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009. Calling hours will be Monday, March 30, 2009 from 4:00 PM -7:00 PM at the Sweeney Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA. A Graveside Service will be held at the Fox Hill Cemetery in Billerica at 11:30 Am on Tuesday, March 31. 2009. Past Exalted Rulers of Billerica Lodge #2071 will perform the ritual at 6:30 PM.

Information provided by Deb Bowser, ER Billerica Lodge #2071