MA Elks Association Informational Special Update
Massachusetts Elks Association
Email Informational Special Update - 11-10-08 
Today is: Forget-Me-Not Day in the United States
On this Date in 1775 - The U.S. Marine Corps is established by Congress
Happy 233rd Birthday Marines !!!
MA Elks Participate in Veteran's Day Services at Bourne National Cemetery
 
 
Pictured above, MA Elks (all 31 strong) march into the services at Bourne National Cemetery on Sunday.  We were proud to be the largest group in the parade.  Picture below presenting the Elks Wreath at the service L-R MA South District Deputy Ernie Butilier, PDD Mary Ann Antonietta and MA Elks Association State President Bill Reilly.
 
New Address for Area 3 Special Representative Tony Piccolo
 
Please Update your records, as Area 3 Special Representative Tony and Maureen Piccolo have a new address and phone number:
7 Stonehill Drive - Unit 3 A
Stoneham, MA 02180
Tel: 781-438-0218
 
e-mail is the same:  tonypiccolo@comcast.net
 
Update on Gail Rosenberg, Wife of Mansfield Lodge #2633 Secretary
 
First, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.  Gail did not have a stroke, but has a viral Encephalitis.  The only thing that's affected is her speech center.  She knows what she wants to say, but just can't quite get all the words out.
 
It's treatable with a course of industrial strength antibiotics, which she is on.  She was in Brigham & Women's in Boston.  The doctors plan to make a decision when discharging her, either home or to a rehab center for physical and speech therapy.  She should recover, but it's a lengthy process.  Will keep you all posted. 
 
Information provided by Ed Rosenberg
Update on Past State Chairman Palmer Bromley's Most Recent Surgery
 
I just wanted you to know, that Eric, Millie and myself brought Palmer to the Mass Eye and Ear Wednesday November 5, 2008, for his surgery. Palmer is resting comfortably, and the Doctors are pretty sure that they got all the Cancer from his Thyroid, Millie has requested no phone calls at home. Any and all cards may be sent to Palmer at his house.

Information provided by Carla Wilkins PER Beverly/Salem Lodge
Newburyport Lodge #909 Holding 2nd Annual Veterans Day Dinner/Fundraiser
 
Newburyport Lodge #909 Veterans Committee is hosting our Second Annual Veterans Day Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
 
They will be serving a buffet dinner which includes, Roast Pork, Ziti and Italian Sauce, Salad, side dishes and dessert.  The cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for Veterans/Senior citizens/children. Also there will be entertainment and a 50/50 raffle.
 
Our invited guests are the residents of the Chelsea Soldiers Home and patients of the Quigley Memorial Hospital.
 
Please come one and all and meet our brave Veterans from Chelsea and enjoy a home cooked meal with them.
 
Information provided by Linda "Naz" Naczas-Erhard
Veterans Committee Chairman - Newburyport Lodge #909