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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.
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MEMBERS:
BINGO HELP NEEDED EVERY WEDNESDAY
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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.
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ELKS LODGE # 997 BULLETIN
17 SPRING ST., FLORENCE, MA 01062
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
October 2007 Vol. CI No. 7
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Exalted Ruler’s Message:
Dear Members, I hope that your summer was filled with many a good time. Now that summer is over, we have a lot of things
coming up at the lodge. On October 6th we have a bus stopping by the lodge on a crawl at 10:30 am. Please stop by and help
greet our guests. On October 20th we will be serving a dinner at the Northampton Senior Center, we will have a sign up sheet at
the lodge for volunteers to help prepare the food. On Sunday October 21st, we will be having Old Timers Dinner. This will be at
2pm. Please call the lodge for reservations and menu details. Volunteers to help cook and serve will also be needed for this
event. On October 26th we will be holding a teen dance, so please invite your teenagers to attend this first dance so that we can,
hopefully, host more in the future. On a quick glance at New Year’s Eve, we are planning to have a party so watch for upcoming
information.
Fraternally yours,
Doug Luce, Exalted Ruler
SECRETARY’S MESSAGE:
The 6 month dues letters will be going out very soon, if your dues is not paid, the next letter will inform you that you are about to
be dropped for non-payment. When you join a fraternal order you have the obligation to at the least pay your share. I still have 43
members outstanding. If you do not wish to be a part of this order please let me know and I will drop you from our rolls.
Fraternally,
John Cotton, PER, Secretary
Scholarship Applications now Available
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student
Eligibility: Any High School senior who is a US citizen is eligible. Male and Female students compete separately for identical
awards.
Due Date: Must be turned into Local Elks Lodge before January 11, 2008
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards
Eligibility: Any child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2005 and is paid through March 31, 2008.
Applicant must be a high school senior. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or
universities and cannot be used for vocational-technical schools. Applicants must take Scholarship Aptitude Test or the American
College test by December 31, 2007.
Due Date: Must be turned into Local Elks Lodge before January 11, 2008
Massachusetts Elks Scholarship Applications
Eligibility: Must be attending a four (4) year undergraduate college for purposes of a Bachelors Degree. No assistance shall be
provided to any studenty for the purpose of enrolling in a night school, professional school, vocational school, and graduate school
of a university or as a part-time student of a college or university.
Applications judged on Academic Standing, character references and evidence of leadership and citizenship, demonstrated family
financial need.
Due Date: Must be turned into Local Elks Lodge before February 1, 2008.
Massachusetts Elks Vocational Grant Program
Eligibility: Any prospective Student (male or female), resident within the jurisdiction of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
of Massachusetts, who plans to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course, above and supplemental to high school or
preparatory school level. Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Due Date: Must be turned into Local Elks Lodge before March 1, 2008
Most Valuable Student, Legacy & Mass. Elks Scholarship applications are available through Barbara J. Franklin, 27
Tara Circle, Florence, MA 01062. Phone 413-586-1721. Submit requests for application by mail or phone message, including your
name, address and phone number.
Vocational Grant applications are available through John E. Cotton, Secretary at the Lodge-413-584-0297, and at Smith
Vocational High School
IN MEMORIAM
1923~Helen Rodak~2007
1920~Angelo Tomolillo~2007
1931~Edward Czerapowicz~2007
1933~Robert Bushey~2007
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**Current Member Elk Sick List**
Michael Pessolano Charlie Paquette
Robert O’Dea Rich LaBarge
George O’Brian Ralph Taylor
Ray Heath Jane Kabot
October 2007 Calendar of Events
Tuesday October 2nd 2007~Initiation/D.D. Visit 6:00 pm
Friday October 5th 2007~Buck-A-Week Dinner 6:30 pm
Tuesday October 9th 2007~Italian Night 6:00 pm
Tuesday October 16th 2007~Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
Saturday October 20th 2007~Halloween Party 7:00 pm
Sunday October 21st 2007~Old Timers Dinner 2:00 pm
Friday October 26th 2007~Teen Dance 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
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Proposition for Membership
Proposed: Proposed By:
Hillary Tanaka Christopher Moreland
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 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 Raffle:
The Pavilion Committee has started the Calendar Raffles for the month of October. Anyone interested in this fund-raiser can
contact Greg Zak, Al Scott or any other Pavilion committee member.
Buck-A-Week:
The biannual Buck-A-Week dinner and drawing will be held on Friday October 5, 2007 at the Lodge. Dinner will be served at 6:30
pm. Due to the popularity of this function and in order to accommodate as many people as possible, only ticket holders may
participate. Unfortunately, guests can no longer be invited. Also, it is mandatory that if you plan to attend, you make a reservation
prior to the cut-off date of Monday October 1, at 5pm. Because of the limited seating capacity, no more than 200 can be served.
So, call early and hope to see you there for a fun evening.
Mike O’Brien, BAW Chairman
Italian Night:
Nationality Nights are back! October will play host to our Italian Night. The committee has posted a wonderful Italian menu for
the evening. Please come and join us for another fun evening at the Lodge.
Teen Dance:
Northampton Lodge of Elks #997 will host a Teen Dance on Friday October 26th, 2007 from 6pm-10pm. Ages 6th Grade to
age 16 are invited to attend. Music will be provided by DJ Kris Sanders, Entrance Fee is $2 per person. Free food will be
provided and soft drinks will be available for purchase at a cost of .50 each. Prizes will be awarded for the following contests:
Halloween Costume, Karaoke and Dance. Contact Barbara Franklin @ 413-586-7121 with questions.
Annual Halloween Party:
The Lodge will have it’s annual Halloween Party on Saturday October 20th at 7pm. Costumes are encouraged, but not
required. The music theme will be Country & Western. Free snacks will be provided in the lounge area. Please come and join
us, this is typically a great get together where a lot of fun is had by all!
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*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!
WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS, BINGO
WILL HAVE TO BE
CANCELLED!!!*
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