2008-2009 Committee List-Northampton Lodge 997
                                                   April 12, 2008

AMERICANISM - The Americanism Committee is charged with implementing the patriotic activities planned by
the Grand Lodge and cooperating with other local organizations in fostering patriotic community endeavors.

             Bob Cahillane, PER, Chairperson
             John Kingsley Jr.
             John Joyce
             DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight

APPOINTMENTS -   The Exalted Ruler, at the first meeting after his
Installation, shall appoint a lawyer as the Presiding Justice of the Subordinate Forum, a Mediator from his or
another Lodge and not less than three members to each of the following committees:

             Edward Cahillane, Mediator
             Harry Jekanowski, Jr., Presiding Justice

AUDITING COMMITTEE - Engage an accountant, etc. as specified in 13.040 of the Constitution and Statutes.

            Ed Keefe, Chairperson
            Ray Capers, PER
            
BINGO COMMITTEE - Shall be responsible for coordination and running of the weekly bingo games at the
Northampton Elks #997.

             Mike O’Brien, Treasurer, Chairperson
             Anne Gogal
             George Russell, PER


BULLETIN COMMITTEE

              Jane Patenaude, Chairperson
              John Cotton, PER, Web Advisor
              Barbra Franklin, Advisor

DRUG AWARENESS COMMITTEE - The Drug Awareness Committee is charged with
implementing the Drug Awareness Program of the Lodge, the State Association and the Grand Lodge.

             Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight, Chairman
             Marianne Labarge
             Jesse Adams
             David Fenton



FLAG DAY COMMITTEE - Shall prepare and carry out all arrangements for
“Flag Day Services” as required by the provisions of Section 2.030 and Flag retirement.

             Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight, Chairperson
             DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight
             Hillary Tanaka, Lecturing Knight
            John Glenowicz, PER

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - Is charged with implementing the Government
Relations Program of the Lodge, its State Association and the Grand Lodge.

             Ray Capers, PER, Chairperson
             Marianne Labarge
             Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight

HOOP SHOOT - Is charged with implementing the Hoop Shoot Program of the
Lodge, the State Association and the Grand Lodge.

             Greg Zakrzewski, Chairperson
             Sylvia Zakrzewski
             Barbara Franklin, PER, DD
             Mike Mikaelian, Esquire
             Sam Lococo

HOUSE COMMITTEE, (9)

              Mark Teixeira, Exalted Ruler, Chairperson
              Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight
              Doug Luce, PER
              Rich Benoit                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                         
              Edward Cahillane, Trustee
              Jeff Marney
              Mike Driscoll
              John Kingsley
              DJ Mooreland
              Dick Bart            
              Barbra Franklin, PER, DD, Advisor,(non-voting)

INDOCTRINATION - Shall prepare, supervise and conduct a planned program
for indoctrination of candidates and their families prior to initiation in order that all candidates and their families
may become fully informed as to the good works of the Order of Elks.

              Mark Teixeira, Exalted Ruler, Chairperson
              John Cotton, PER, Secretary
              Dick Bart, PER, Esquire
              Barbra Franklin, PER, PDD
              John Glenowicz, PER


LODGE BY LAW REVIEW COMMITTEE

             Barbra Franklin, PER, DD
             Tom Dunphy, PER
             Ray Capers, PER
             Frank Basile, PER
             John Cotton, PER
             Dick Bart, PER
             George Russell, PER
             John Glenowicz, PER
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE - Shall carefully examine into the character of
all applicants for membership verify their statements made in the application and report thereon at the next
regular meeting of the Lodge or as soon thereafter as practicable.  The Committee shall require
that applicants personally appear before the committee and may require the proposer or proposers of an
applicant to appear before the committee.

              Doug Luce, PER, Chairperson
              Marianne Labarge
              John Cotton, PER, Secretary
              Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD, Advisor


LAPSATION COMMITTEE - Shall investigate and report on all delinquencies in Lodge dues and employ such
means and methods as may be best adapted to prevent the dropping from the rolls of members for non-
payment of dues.  They shall also endeavor to restore to membership former members who have been
suspended or dropped for non-payment of dues. The Committee shall report at the first meeting of each month.

              Ray Capers, PER, Co-Chairperson
              Richard Bart, PER, Co-Chairperson
              John Cotton, PER, Secretary

LODGE ACTIVITIES - Is charged with implementing the Lodge Activities
Program of the Lodge, and its’ State Association and the Grand Lodge.

             Nancy Samson, Chairperson
             Charlotte Sturtevant                                                                                                          
             Louise Glenowicz                         
             Shirley Slahetka
             Cynthia Scott
             Sandy Lococo
             Sam Lococo
             ___________________, Trustee, Advisor
              
                                                                      

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - Shall employ such means and methods, not contrary to the Laws of the Order,
as may be best adapted to secure applications for membership in the Order and to increase the membership of
the Lodge.

             Mark Teixeira, Exalted Ruler, Chairperson
             Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight
             DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight
             Hillary Tanaka, Lecturing Knight
             John Cotton, PER, Secretary
Mentoring Committee

             Barbra Franklin, PER, PDD, Chairperson
             Ray Capers, PER
             Frank Basile, PER
             John Cotton, PER
             Dick Bart, PER
             John Glenowicz, PER


MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE - Shall make all arrangements for the observance of “Elks Memorial Day” and
the execution thereof, as required by the provisions of Section 2.020.

              Mark Teixeira, Exalted Ruler, Chairperson
              Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight
              DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight, Alternate
              Hillary Tanaka, Lecturing Knight
              Dick Bart, PER, Esquire
              Wayne Blair, Tiler

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF) - Shall publicize the Elks National
Foundations, promote its programs, activities and charities, encourage and solicit contributions and recognize
all gifts made to the Foundation.  The Committee shall have no jurisdiction over the scholarship contests or
other activities sponsored by the Foundation Trustees.
              Dick Bart, PER, and John Glenowicz, PER, Co- chairmen
              Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight
             
                    
NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT - The Secretary of the Lodge shall notify all committee appointees.

              John Cotton, PER, Secretary,

PUBLIC RELATIONS - Is charged with implementing the Public Relations
Program of the Lodge, its State Association and the Grand Lodge.

              Ray Capers, PER, Chairperson
              Jim O’Connor
              Gerry Clark
              John Cotton, PER


RELIEF/CHRISTMAS CHARITIES - The Exalted Ruler, Esteemed Leading, Loyal
and Lecturing Knights, Secretary and Treasurer shall constitute the Standing Relief Committee of the Lodge,
which shall examine the merits of all cases suggesting the necessity of aid or relief.

               Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight, Chairperson
               DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight
               Dick Bart, PER
               Wayne Blair, Tiler
               Bill Coleman
               Mike O’Brien, Treasurer
               John Glenowicz, Exalted Ruler
               Sam Lococo
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WELFARE - Shall have charge and supervision of all
Matters pertaining to Lodge activities of civic, social and community interest, except those allotted to other
committees.

                Raymond L Capers, PER, Chairperson
                Mike O’Brien, Treasurer
                Sue Farrell, Secretary,
                Marianne Labarge


VISITING COMMITTEE - Shall visit Members of the Lodge or other members of the Order reported to be ill,
and report at the first meeting after making a visitation.

                Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight, Chairperson
                DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight
                John Glenowicz, PER
                Gerald Clark
                Dick Bart, PER
                Rich Benoit

YOUTH ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE - Shall prepare, supervise and conduct programs for the youth of the
community, and have charge, supervision and responsibility for all youth programs of the Lodge, and matters
referred to the Lodge by its State Association and the Grand Lodge
Youth Activities Committee.

                Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD, Chairperson
                Marc Hickey
                Shannon Trzcienski
                Louise Glenowicz
                
KITCHEN CREW - Shall coordinate with Committees, the Steward and the
Officers, all meals to be served at the Lodge.

                      
                Alan Scott, Chairman
                Magda Strycharz, Steward
                Louise Glenowicz                                   
                John Glenowicz, Exalted Ruler        
                Phil Civello                        
                Ed Stepnowski           
                Fran Sweeney
                Sandy Lococo
                Greg Zakrzewski
                Samuel Lococo
                Jane Cabot
                Elaine McClellan
                Judy McKenna
ACCIDENT PREVENTION

               Manny Kolemba, Trustee, Chairperson
               Larry Costello, Trustee
               DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight

GOLF OUTING, Lodge

               Greg Zakrzewski
               Tom Lapinski
               Samuel Lococo
               Jim Durfer    
                                                                 
Buck-A-Week
               Mike O’Brien, Treasurer, Chairperson
               Billy McGinnis


CEMETARY COMMITTEE

               John Cotton, PER, Chairperson
               John Joyce
               Mike Driscoll
               

VETERAN'S SPORTS NIGHT

               Jim Durfer, Co-Chairman                
               Bill Sullivan, Co-Chairman
               Gerry Clark
               John Kingsley
               Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
               Robert Cahillane, PER, Advisor
INTER-LODGE ACTIVITIES

               Mark Teixeira, Exalted Ruler, Chairperson
               Barbara Franklin, PER. PDD
               Jack Joyce
               Larry Costello, Trustee
               DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight
               Hillary Tanaka, Lecturing Knight
               Richard Bart, PER

WEB PAGE COMMITTIE

                John Cotton, PER, Chairperson
                Jim Durfer, Leading Knight
                
LODGE PUBLICATIONS- Shall have the responsibility of design and production of materials for use within the
lodge as required.

                John E. Cotton,PER, Secretary
LODGE SCHOLARSHIPS

                Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD, Chairperson
                Shannon Trzcienski
                Michael Bardsley, Leading Knight
                John Cotton, PER, Secretary

BOY SCOUT LIASON- To act as liaison between the Boy Scout Troop, and the Lodge to assure quick
exchange of ideas and direction of our sponsorship to this group.

              John Glenowicz, PER, Chairman
              Jack Joyce
              Edwin J Cooper, Jr.
              
SOCCER SHOOT

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Children’ Christmas Party  

              Fran Sweeney, Chairperson
              Marianne Labarge
              Louise Glenowicz
              Jane Patenaude
              Deborah Costello
              Larry Costello, Trustee
              Sandy Lococo
              Michael Bardsley
              Jesse Adams

FUTURES COMMITTEE/PAVILLION COMMITTEE        
              Jeff Marney, Co-Chairperson
              Greg Zakrzewski, Co-Chairperson
              Jeff Marney, Co-Chair
              Sandy Lococo, Secretary of Committee
              Alan Scott
              Sam Lococo
              John Glenowicz, PER
              Gerald Clark
TURKEY NIGHT (NOVEMBER)

               Alan Scott, Chairman
               Ed Stephanowski
               John Glenowicz, PER
               
OLD TIMER'S DINNER

               DJ Mooreland, Loyal Knight, PER, Co-Chairperson
               John Cotton, PER, Secretary, Co-Chairperson
               Bill Coleman
               Ed Stephanowski
               Jane Kabat
               Judy McKenna

DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS BREAKFAST

               Mike O’Brien, Treasurer, Co-Chairperson
               Greg Zakrzewski, Co-Chairman
               Sylvia Zakrzewski
               Sam Lococo
               Sandy Lococo
               Alan Scott


                                                 NATIONALITY NIGHTS

FARMER'S NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER)

               Doug Luce, PER
               Jane Patenaude
               Mike Patenaude

ITALIAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, OCTOBER)

               Samuel Lococo
               Sandy Lococo

POLISH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER)

               Jay Czelusniak, PER, Co-Chairman
               John Glenowicz, Exalted Ruler, Co-Chairman
               Bob Czelusniak
               Louise Glenowicz
               Steve Kloc

GERMAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, JANUARY)
               Dick Bart, PER, Chairperson
               Mary Bart
               Michael Brooks

FRENCH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY)
              Skip Pichette, Chairperson
              Trustees
                 
IRISH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, MARCH)

               Larry Costello, Trustee, Chairman
               
YANKEE NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, APRIL)

               Earl Morton
               Mike Morton
               Richard Bart, PER
               John Glenowicz, Exalted Ruler
               Greg Zakrzewski, Leading Knight

JEWISH/AMERICAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, MAY)

               Scott MacArthur, Co-Chairman
               Liz MacArthur, Co-Chairman