2009-2010 Committee List – Northampton Lodge #997
*MANDATORY COMMITTEES
*AUDITING COMMITTEE - Engage an accountant, etc. as specified in 13.040 of the
Constitution and Statutes.
Ed Keefe
Ray Capers PER
Frank Basile PER
*COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES- Is charged with implementing the Lodge Activities Program of the Lodge, its State
Association and the Grand Lodge.
Hillary Tanaka
All members
*ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF) - Shall publicize the Elks National Foundation, 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.
Richard Bart, PER CO-Chair
John Glenowicz PER CO-Chair
*LODGE ACTIVITIES - Is charged with implementing the Lodge Activities Program of the Lodge,
Its’ State Association and the Grand Lodge.
Sue Farrell Todd Shanafelt Hillary Tanaka
Pat McGrath Sandy Lococo Magda Strycharz
Mike Kolemba Larry Costello All Members Welcome
*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.
John Kingsley
*FLAG DAY COMMITTEE - Shall prepare and carry out all arrangements for “Flag Day Services”
as required by the provisions of Section 2.030.
Sue Farrell Hillary Tanaka
Ed Cahillane Dick Bart, PER
Greg Zakrzewski, ER
*GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - Is charged with implementing the Government Relations Program
of the Lodge, its State Association and the Grand Lodge.
Edward Cahillane
*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.
Gerry Clark John Kingsley
Greg Zakrzewski, ER All members and officers
* NATIONAL VETERAN’S SERVICES COORDINATOR – Shall implement the program of the Elks National Veterans
Services Commission within the Lodge as may be requested by the Commission in the furtherance of service to
veterans, assist when called upon by the Armed Forces of the United States, respond to any call for aid and
cooperation as might be requested by our National Government in any emergency and to be available for cooperation
in the event of disaster in any local area of the United States.
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland Gerry Clark
Doug Luce PER Bob Joyce
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD Jim Durfer
John Kingsley All members
*PER ASSOCIATION PRESIDING OFFICER-This committee shall consist of all the Past Exalted Rulers of the Lodge
and all Past Exalted Rulers of another Lodge who are now Members of the Lodge, as defined in Section 1.140 hereof,
which shall advise with and extend its counsel to all Lodge Officers and Committees and shall have the following
duties, subject tot the limitations imposed by the Constitution and Statues of the Order.
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
All PER’s per statues
*PUBLIC RELATIONS - Is charged with implementing the Public Relations Program of the Lodge,
its State Association and the Grand Lodge.
Marianne Labarge Jessie Adams
John Glenowicz
*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.
Edward Cahillane Sue Farrell
Hillary Tanaka Gregory Zakrzewski, ER
*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.
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland
Marianne Labarge
Michael Bardsley
*INDOCTRINATION/ORIENTATION COORDINATOR - 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.
Sylvia Zakrzewski, Sec. Gregory Zakrzewski, ER
Dick Bart, PER, Esquire Edward Cahillane, Leading Knight
Hillary Tanaka, Loyal Knight Sue Farrell, Lecturing Knight
Mary Bart, Chaplain Barbra Franklin PER PDD
*INVESTIGATING/INTERVIEW 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.
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland Bob Joyce
Wayne Blair Marianne Labarge
Michael Bardsley
*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.
Marianne Labarge Gerry Clark
Michael Bardsley John Kingsley
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland
*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.
Hillary Tanaka and All members
*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.
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland
*HOOP SHOOT - Is charged with implementing the Hoop Shoot Program of the Lodge, the
State Association and the Grand Lodge.
Michael Mikaelian Sandy Lococo
Sylvia Zakrzewski, Sec. Gregory Zakrzewski, ER
Sam Lococo Alan Scott
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
*SOCCER SHOOT COORDINATOR- Is in charge of implementing the Soccer Shoot Prgram of the Lodge, the State
Association and the Grand Lodge.
N/A
*ACCIDENT PREVENTION MANAGER- One member of the Trustees shall be designated after the annual installation of
officers, to continually review and implement a policy, in concert with Grand Lodge and State Association programs, to
protect the Lodge from claims for accidents and injuries.
Edward Cooper Jr., Trustee
* STANDING RELIEF COMMITTEE-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.
Greg Zakrzewski, ER Sue Farrell
Edward Cahillane Sylvia Zakrzewski, Sec.
Hillary Tanaka Michael O’Brien Treas.
**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:
Jessie Adams - Presiding Justice
Harry Jekanowski - Mediator
SUBORDINATE LODGE COMMITTEES
BINGO COMMITTEE - Shall be responsible for coordination and running of the weekly
bingo games at the Northampton Elks #997.
Michael O’Brien
George Russell PER
BULLETIN COMMITTEE
Jane Patenaude
Sylvia Zakrzewski
Sandy Lococo
HOUSE COMMITTEE - Per by-laws.
Greg Zakrzewski, ER Sylvia Zakrzewski, Sec.
Michael O’Brien, Treasurer Larry Costello, Trustees Chairman
George Russell, Trustee Edward Cahillane, Leading Knight
Norm Graves Alan Scott, Kitchen Chairman
Michael Driscoll
CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY CHARITIES –Shall be in charge of the Turkey and Christmas raffle and Christmas food baskets.
Norm Graves
Al Scott
Sam Lococo
KITCHEN CREW - Shall coordinate with Committees, the Steward and the Officers, all
meals to be served at the Lodge including Sports Banquets.
Al Scott Jane Kabat Magda Strycharz (stewart)
Bob Hewes Judy McKenna Ed Stepnowski
Todd Shanafelt Sam Lococo Elaine McClellan
Pat McGrath Sandy Lococo Sue Farrell
John Glenowicz PER Louise Glenowicz All members welcome
INTER-LODGE ACTIVITIES
Larry Costello
GOLF OUTING
Frank Basile PER Steve Guson
Gerry Clark Mike Driscoll
Tom Lapinski John Brozowski
BUCK-A-WEEK
Mike O’Brien George Russell PER
Elaine McClellan Jane Kabat
CEMETARY COMMITTEE
John E. Cotton PER Jack Joyce
WEB PAGE COMMITTEE
John E. Cotton PER
Sylvia Zakrzewski
Jane Patenaude
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS BREAKFAST
Sam Lococo Pat McGrath
Al Scott Sandy Lococo
LODGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Michael Bardsley
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
John E. Cotton PER (vocational)
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.
Edward Cooper
Jack Joyce
John Glenowicz PER
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Fran Sweeney Louise Glenowicz
Larry Costello John Glenowicz, PER
Deb Costello Marianne Labarge
Scott Duseau Michael Bardsley
Jane Patenaude Jessie Adams
And All Christmas Cheer
PAVILION COMMITTEE
Sam Lococo Sandy Lococo
Alan Scott Lou Poirier
Todd Shanafelt Jim Petrowicz
John Glenowicz PER
RITUAL COACH
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
CHICKEN BARBEQUE (JULY)
Bob Hewes and his boys and girls
PIG ROAST (OCTOBER)
Earl Morton
Mike Morton and all boys and girls
OLD TIMER'S DINNER
Greg Zakrzewski, ER
Doug Luce PER Sunday afternoon in October
All lodge officers and kitchen crew
TURKEY NIGHT (NOVEMBER)
Jane Patenaude and kitchen crew and members
VETERAN'S SPORTS NIGHT (NOVEMBER)
Veteran’s Committee
NATIONALITY NIGHTS
YANKEE NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, APRIL
Pat McGrath
Todd Shanafelt
Sue Farrell
JEWISH/AMERICAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, MAY)
Scott McArthur Liz McArthur
FARMER'S NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER)
Jane Patenaude Sue Farrell
Mike Patenaude Pat McGrath
Todd Shanafelt
ITALIAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, OCTOBER)
Mike Kolemba Pat McGrath
Sam Lococo Todd Shanafelt
POLISH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER)
Jay Czelusniak PER Steve Kloc
John Glenowicz PER Ed Michalowski
Bob Czelusniak Louise Glenowicz
Greg Zakrzewski
GERMAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, JANUARY)
Richard Bart, PER Mike Brooks
Pat McGrath Sue Farrell
Todd Shanafelt
FRENCH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY)
Art Pichette Pat McGrath
Todd Shananfelt Sue Farrell
IRISH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, MARCH)
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland
*MANDATORY COMMITTEES
*AUDITING COMMITTEE - Engage an accountant, etc. as specified in 13.040 of the
Constitution and Statutes.
Ed Keefe
Ray Capers PER
Frank Basile PER
*COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES- Is charged with implementing the Lodge Activities Program of the Lodge, its State
Association and the Grand Lodge.
Hillary Tanaka
All members
*ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF) - Shall publicize the Elks National Foundation, 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.
Richard Bart, PER CO-Chair
John Glenowicz PER CO-Chair
*LODGE ACTIVITIES - Is charged with implementing the Lodge Activities Program of the Lodge,
Its’ State Association and the Grand Lodge.
Sue Farrell Todd Shanafelt Hillary Tanaka
Pat McGrath Sandy Lococo Magda Strycharz
Mike Kolemba Larry Costello All Members Welcome
*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.
John Kingsley
*FLAG DAY COMMITTEE - Shall prepare and carry out all arrangements for “Flag Day Services”
as required by the provisions of Section 2.030.
Sue Farrell Hillary Tanaka
Ed Cahillane Dick Bart, PER
Greg Zakrzewski, ER
*GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - Is charged with implementing the Government Relations Program
of the Lodge, its State Association and the Grand Lodge.
Edward Cahillane
*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.
Gerry Clark John Kingsley
Greg Zakrzewski, ER All members and officers
* NATIONAL VETERAN’S SERVICES COORDINATOR – Shall implement the program of the Elks National Veterans
Services Commission within the Lodge as may be requested by the Commission in the furtherance of service to
veterans, assist when called upon by the Armed Forces of the United States, respond to any call for aid and
cooperation as might be requested by our National Government in any emergency and to be available for cooperation
in the event of disaster in any local area of the United States.
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland Gerry Clark
Doug Luce PER Bob Joyce
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD Jim Durfer
John Kingsley All members
*PER ASSOCIATION PRESIDING OFFICER-This committee shall consist of all the Past Exalted Rulers of the Lodge
and all Past Exalted Rulers of another Lodge who are now Members of the Lodge, as defined in Section 1.140 hereof,
which shall advise with and extend its counsel to all Lodge Officers and Committees and shall have the following
duties, subject tot the limitations imposed by the Constitution and Statues of the Order.
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
All PER’s per statues
*PUBLIC RELATIONS - Is charged with implementing the Public Relations Program of the Lodge,
its State Association and the Grand Lodge.
Marianne Labarge Jessie Adams
John Glenowicz
*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.
Edward Cahillane Sue Farrell
Hillary Tanaka Gregory Zakrzewski, ER
*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.
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland
Marianne Labarge
Michael Bardsley
*INDOCTRINATION/ORIENTATION COORDINATOR - 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.
Sylvia Zakrzewski, Sec. Gregory Zakrzewski, ER
Dick Bart, PER, Esquire Edward Cahillane, Leading Knight
Hillary Tanaka, Loyal Knight Sue Farrell, Lecturing Knight
Mary Bart, Chaplain Barbra Franklin PER PDD
*INVESTIGATING/INTERVIEW 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.
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland Bob Joyce
Wayne Blair Marianne Labarge
Michael Bardsley
*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.
Marianne Labarge Gerry Clark
Michael Bardsley John Kingsley
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland
*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.
Hillary Tanaka and All members
*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.
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland
*HOOP SHOOT - Is charged with implementing the Hoop Shoot Program of the Lodge, the
State Association and the Grand Lodge.
Michael Mikaelian Sandy Lococo
Sylvia Zakrzewski, Sec. Gregory Zakrzewski, ER
Sam Lococo Alan Scott
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
*SOCCER SHOOT COORDINATOR- Is in charge of implementing the Soccer Shoot Prgram of the Lodge, the State
Association and the Grand Lodge.
N/A
*ACCIDENT PREVENTION MANAGER- One member of the Trustees shall be designated after the annual installation of
officers, to continually review and implement a policy, in concert with Grand Lodge and State Association programs, to
protect the Lodge from claims for accidents and injuries.
Edward Cooper Jr., Trustee
* STANDING RELIEF COMMITTEE-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.
Greg Zakrzewski, ER Sue Farrell
Edward Cahillane Sylvia Zakrzewski, Sec.
Hillary Tanaka Michael O’Brien Treas.
**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:
Jessie Adams - Presiding Justice
Harry Jekanowski - Mediator
SUBORDINATE LODGE COMMITTEES
BINGO COMMITTEE - Shall be responsible for coordination and running of the weekly
bingo games at the Northampton Elks #997.
Michael O’Brien
George Russell PER
BULLETIN COMMITTEE
Jane Patenaude
Sylvia Zakrzewski
Sandy Lococo
HOUSE COMMITTEE - Per by-laws.
Greg Zakrzewski, ER Sylvia Zakrzewski, Sec.
Michael O’Brien, Treasurer Larry Costello, Trustees Chairman
George Russell, Trustee Edward Cahillane, Leading Knight
Norm Graves Alan Scott, Kitchen Chairman
Michael Driscoll
CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY CHARITIES –Shall be in charge of the Turkey and Christmas raffle and Christmas food baskets.
Norm Graves
Al Scott
Sam Lococo
KITCHEN CREW - Shall coordinate with Committees, the Steward and the Officers, all
meals to be served at the Lodge including Sports Banquets.
Al Scott Jane Kabat Magda Strycharz (stewart)
Bob Hewes Judy McKenna Ed Stepnowski
Todd Shanafelt Sam Lococo Elaine McClellan
Pat McGrath Sandy Lococo Sue Farrell
John Glenowicz PER Louise Glenowicz All members welcome
INTER-LODGE ACTIVITIES
Larry Costello
GOLF OUTING
Frank Basile PER Steve Guson
Gerry Clark Mike Driscoll
Tom Lapinski John Brozowski
BUCK-A-WEEK
Mike O’Brien George Russell PER
Elaine McClellan Jane Kabat
CEMETARY COMMITTEE
John E. Cotton PER Jack Joyce
WEB PAGE COMMITTEE
John E. Cotton PER
Sylvia Zakrzewski
Jane Patenaude
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS BREAKFAST
Sam Lococo Pat McGrath
Al Scott Sandy Lococo
LODGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Michael Bardsley
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
John E. Cotton PER (vocational)
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.
Edward Cooper
Jack Joyce
John Glenowicz PER
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Fran Sweeney Louise Glenowicz
Larry Costello John Glenowicz, PER
Deb Costello Marianne Labarge
Scott Duseau Michael Bardsley
Jane Patenaude Jessie Adams
And All Christmas Cheer
PAVILION COMMITTEE
Sam Lococo Sandy Lococo
Alan Scott Lou Poirier
Todd Shanafelt Jim Petrowicz
John Glenowicz PER
RITUAL COACH
Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD
CHICKEN BARBEQUE (JULY)
Bob Hewes and his boys and girls
PIG ROAST (OCTOBER)
Earl Morton
Mike Morton and all boys and girls
OLD TIMER'S DINNER
Greg Zakrzewski, ER
Doug Luce PER Sunday afternoon in October
All lodge officers and kitchen crew
TURKEY NIGHT (NOVEMBER)
Jane Patenaude and kitchen crew and members
VETERAN'S SPORTS NIGHT (NOVEMBER)
Veteran’s Committee
NATIONALITY NIGHTS
YANKEE NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, APRIL
Pat McGrath
Todd Shanafelt
Sue Farrell
JEWISH/AMERICAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, MAY)
Scott McArthur Liz McArthur
FARMER'S NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER)
Jane Patenaude Sue Farrell
Mike Patenaude Pat McGrath
Todd Shanafelt
ITALIAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, OCTOBER)
Mike Kolemba Pat McGrath
Sam Lococo Todd Shanafelt
POLISH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER)
Jay Czelusniak PER Steve Kloc
John Glenowicz PER Ed Michalowski
Bob Czelusniak Louise Glenowicz
Greg Zakrzewski
GERMAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, JANUARY)
Richard Bart, PER Mike Brooks
Pat McGrath Sue Farrell
Todd Shanafelt
FRENCH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY)
Art Pichette Pat McGrath
Todd Shananfelt Sue Farrell
IRISH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, MARCH)
Christoph “DJ” Mooreland