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House Committee
Meets every last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 in
the small lodge room.
Trustees meet promptly at 6:15 the second Tuesday
of every month.
Do you know our house rules?
The Eleven O'clock toast or moment of silence shall be
observed at 11:00 pm daily.
All persons and guests using the Lodge facilities for
private functions will adhere to the house rules as set
forth by the House Committee.
Extension of credit to a member by bar
manager/bartender is strictly prohibited.
Please remember to sign in ALL YOUR GUESTS
The editor of The Elks Monthly Bulletin makes every
effort to accommodate your information. Please try to
keep your message short and to the point. Space is
very limited. Thank you.
ELKS LODGE # 997 BULLETIN
17 SPRING ST., FLORENCE, MA 01062
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
January 2008 Vol. CI No. 10
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Exalted Ruler’s Message:
Dear members, I hope that the holidays have treated you all well. As my year starts to wind down, I would like to remind
everyone to that we should keep on with the generous giving that, you, the members have done for our vets, soldiers abroad
and your local communities.
I would also like to remind you that on New Year’s Eve we will be having a party at the lodge. Please come in or call to make a
reservation. On January 8th is German Night and I am sure that Dick, and Michael are planning a great meal. A special
reminder that due to the holiday, there will be no meeting on January 1st, the next meeting will be on January 15th.
Fraternally yours,
Doug Luce, Exalted Ruler
From the Secretary:
As this year winds down, I would like to take the time to wish all of you a Happy and Safe holiday season and a Healthy and
Prosperous New Year. Best Wishes to all of you for the coming year!
Fraternally yours,
John Cotton, PER. Secretary
Holiday Donations:
We would like to thank everyone who made a donation to the veteran’s and the enlisted soldiers during this holiday season.
They all wish you could know how much it means to them. Not just the fact that an item was donated, but that they are not
forgotten. Please remember, the Veteran’s Committee is involved with activities with these men and women throughout the
year. Donations are always welcome during the year. If they are left at the lodge, they will be distributed.
Greg Zak, USAFR, Retired
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Lodge New Year’s Eve Party:
We would like to invite you all to attend the New Year’s Eve Party at the Lodge. Tickets are $15. per person and includes,
Dinner Buffet, D.J. and Midnight Toast. The party will start at 7 pm and continue through until closing. Call to reserve or stop in
to pick up your tickets for what promises to be another fun Elk’s event.
Magda Strycharz
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****Current Member Elk Sick List***
Charlie Paquette Robert O’Dea
George O’Brian RalphTaylor
Connie Witherell
Kenneth Scott
John Saniszewski Jennifer Vachula
IN MEMORIAM
1917~Michel Pessolano~2007
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Scholarship Reminder:
Scholarship applications are due in January. For applications or
questions, contact Barbara Franklin at 413-586-7121.
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2007-LODGE OFFICERS-2008
Douglas Luce Exalted Ruler
Mark Teixeira E. Leading Knight
John Kingsley E. Loyal Knight
Edward Cahillane E. Lecturing Knight
John E. Cotton PER Secretary
Michael O’Brien Treasurer
Marc Hickey Tiler
Richard Bart, PER Esquire
Michael Kolemba Inner Guard
Mary Bart Chaplain
Trustees
George Russell, PER John T. Joyce, Jr.
Larry Costello Manny Kolemba
Susan Farrell
Calendar Raffles:
Just a reminder that our Calendar Raffle is back for the month of
January! For a $5 donation, you could see a nice return. These
will be available at the lodge or from a Pavilion committee member
through the end of December.
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German Night:
For those of you who attended last year’s German Night, you will remember the outstanding job that our committee did, from
the decorations, the beer sampling and the raffles, to the incredible dinner! They are back at it and promise another incredible
evening. For those of you who missed it, don’t make the same mistake 2 years in a row! Come join us on Tuesday January 8th
at 6pm. The cost is only $12 and well worth it!
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Something “Fishy”: It’s Back!!! By Demand!
The Bake Dinner will be back on our calendar and in our Lodge of Friday February 1st at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $12 per person
and includes: Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus and Dessert. All proceeds will go to the Pavilion Fund.
Super Bowl Party:
It is time for the 3rd Annual Tailgate Party! On Sunday February 3rd we will be grilling again! This year it will be: Hamburgers,
Hot Dogs, Sausage Grinders, Wings and other things. Come join us for this $7 all you can eat extravaganza! Food starts three
hours before the game and will be served until you are full or the cook shuts down the grill in time to see kick off, whichever
occurs first! So come on down and watch the game with a group of fun loving football fans, just like you!
*PLEASE HELP TO SUPPORT OUR LODGES BIGGEST FUND RAISER!
BINGO WORKERS ARE NEEDED!
PLEASE STOP IN AND LEND A HAND, WORKERS ARE DIVIDED INTO
3 TEAMS, SO IT IS ONLY ONE WEDNESDAY EVERY 3 WEEKS!*
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January 2008 Calendar of Events
Monday December 31st, 2007~New Year’s Eve~Lodge Party
7:00 pm
Tuesday January 1st, 2008~New Year’s Day~Lounge Open
Tuesday January 8th, 2008~German Night 6:00 pm
Tuesday January 15th, 2008~Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
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