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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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