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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.
New Years Eve: Please watch the boards in the
lounge and your December bulletin for all the information
regarding this years New Years Eve events at the Elks.
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.
All non-members at the Lodge Bar must be signed in by a
member their are no exceptions
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.
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ELKS LODGE # 997 BULLETIN
17 SPRING ST., FLORENCE, MA 01062
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
November 2007 Vol. CI No. 8
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Exalted Ruler’s Message:
To all members, We are entering our busiest time of the year. We have the Turkey Raffle coming up, as well as many sports
banquets. We will need volunteers for many up-coming events. Please, check the bulletin board to see if you are available to
sign up for some of these Elks traditional events. Any help that can be offered is always greatly appreciated. December will also
bring many charitable events, Santa for a Day, Food Baskets and the Children’s Christmas Party, just to name a few. Again,
please watch the bulletin board in the members lounge for details and see if there is a time that you can donate a few hours for
these wonderful, long standing Elk Traditions. It is my sincere hope that the upcoming Holiday Season treats you and your
families well.
Fraternally yours,
Doug Luce, Exalted Ruler
A Message from the Bulletin Editor:
Over the past several months I have had to spend a lot of time chasing down information for some of our Lodges events. Some
events have been held without ever being published in the bulletin and turn out has been low. At this time I am making a plea to
all Elks members, and especially committee chair people, PLEASE notify me of upcoming events at our Lodge!
In the hallway outside of the banquet hall is a long row of mail boxes, included in these is one marked “BULLETIN”. If anyone has
any information that needs to be published, please give me a brief write up of what and when it is, include your name and a
number where I can reach you, in case I have any questions. I am more than happy to fit as much into every month as I can.
Thank you all for your anticipated cooperation.
Fraternally,
Jane Patenaude, Bulletin Editor
****Current Member Elk Sick List****
Michael Pessolano Charlie Paquette
Robert O’Dea Rich LaBarge
George O’Brian Ralph Taylor
Ray Heath Jane Kabot
Connie Witherell Kenneth Scott
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
Buck-A-Week:
Another successful 20 weeks have passed for the Buck-A-Week Club, culminated by the final drawings and a delicious dinner
prepared by our steward, Magda Strycharz, on October 5th. My thank you is extended to all who assisted in making the
evening such an enjoyable affair.
The winners of the final drawing were:
Mary Keefe, Trish Braman, Sandra Cooke, Donna Slocombe, Alice O’Brien, Shirley Slahetka, Sandra Joyce, Brian Joyce, Jake
Mason, Jack Parsons, Mike Czerapowicz, John Staniszewski & John Kingsley.
Mike O’Brien, BAW Chairman
Calendar Raffle:
The Pavilion Committee has started the Calendar Raffles for the month of November. Anyone interested in this
fund-raiser can contact Greg Zak, Al Scott or any other Pavilion committee member.
Veteran’s Sports Banquet:
Will be held at our Lodge on November 1st at 5pm at our Lodge for patients from the VA Hospital and the Soldiers Home.
Volunteers are needed. Please see Donna Slocombe for more information.
Polish Night:
Nationality Nights are back! November will play host to our Polish Night. The committee has posted a wonderful Polish menu for the
buffet, including Pierogi, Golumpki and Kapusta soup. The main course will be Prime Rib. Tickets for this incredible meal are only
$12 per person. Try to find another deal like that anywhere in this city!!! Please come and join us for another fun evening at the
Lodge.
Turkey Night:
Enclosed with this months bulletin you will find our “Turkey Tickets” Funds raised through this event and the dinner help to
cover the cost of the food baskets that are given out at Thanksgiving. The dinner and drawing will be held on November
15th at 7pm. Please see Ed Cahillane for more information about sign up and costs.
Elks 1st Craft Fair
December 1st , 2007
10 am to 4 pm.
Looking for Crafters! Price: $25.00 per space with table
included. Also, looking for a Santa for the Day! Call Charlotte
Sturtevant @ 413-585-5759 for more information. Applications
are also available in the members lounge area.
*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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Annual Halloween Party:
This evening was a HUGE success! Thank you to all who were able
to join us and helped contribute to the evening. With the Holidays
upon us, we may take a short break from our monthly “Theme Night”
at the Elks. Please be sure to check the bulletin board in the
members lounge area to see if there are any events during the
coming months that you may be able to help with. And watch the
bulletin for our Holiday traditions and events that we will plan for after
this busy time of year. Thank you to all members for your continued
support!
Magda Strycharz, Steward
November 2007 Calendar of Events
Thursday November 1st 2007~Veteran’s Sports Night 5:00 pm
Tuesday November 6th 2007~Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
Tuesday November 13th 2007~Polish Night 6:00 pm
Thursday November 15th 2007~Turkey Night 7:00 pm
Tuesday November 20th 2007~Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
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