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ELKS LODGE # 997 BULLETIN
17 SPRING ST., FLORENCE, MA 01062
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
July 2008 Vol. CII No. 4
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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!
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IN MEMORIAL
1937~James Bachand~2008
1931~Norman Fortier~2008
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SECRETARIES MESSAGE:
I have been quiet as of late but now it the time for me to say what I have to. July is here and it has been three months since the
billing went out for dues. To keep a member on the list when that member has not paid his/hers dues cost the Lodge, with grand
lodge assessments, mailing and office expense about $20.00. The money you pay in dues helps pay for some of the things that
we do for the community. If you feel that you wish to continue your membership in this group, that is wonderful, please pay your
dues now. If you feel that you do not wish to continue your relationship with this Lodge, you know it!, now please sent me a
note so I can remove you from our records. Being a member, unpaid, means that you are inactive and are a burden to the
organization. We have an investment in you, I ask you to invest again in us.
I will be sending out notices to the unpaid members within the next week or two, please take to heart the statement above,
hopefully you will wish to still help your Lodge and your community.
Reminder – One meeting in July & August
2008- LODGE OFFICERS -2009
Mark Teixeira Exalted Ruler
Michael Bardsley E. Leading Knight
D.J. Moreland E. Loyal Knight
Hillary Tanaka E. Lecturing Knight
John E. Cotton, PER Secretary
Michael O’Brien Treasurer
Wayne Blair Tiler
Richard Bart, PER Esquire
Michael Kolemba Inner Guard
Mary Bart Chaplain
Trustees
George Russell, PER Ed Cahillane
Larry Costello Manny Kolemba
Don Dumas
****Current Member Elk Sick List****
Charlie Paquette Robert O’Dea
George O’Brian Connie Witherell
Martha Hayes Lori Banas
Proposition for Membership
Proposed: Proposed By:
Paula M. Corbett Art Pichette
Stephen J. Gusan Cert. of Release, Greenfield
Lodge of Elks #1296
Pavilion Fund Raiser:
Just a reminder to all that the calendar fund raiser is back and
there are still a few left for the month of July. We will continue to
keep you updated as to the status of the pavilion and will notify
all members, via the bulletin of future fund-raisers that we have
planned. Wishing you all a very happy, healthy and safe 4th of
July and summer season!
Greg Zak & The Pavilion Committee
ANNUAL ELKS GOLF TOURNAMENT:
This years golf tournament will be on July 12, 2008 at the Northampton Country Club. This year we will be having only one
round, beginning at 9:00am with dinner at 4:00pm. Sixteen 5 person teams. Sign up sheets will be at the lodge so get
them and get them back early. As in the past, the dinner will be steamers, steak, baked potato, corn on the cob, salad and
dessert. If anyone wishes to attend the meal and cannot play golf, there will be a sign up sheet at the lodge and the $20.00
payment for the meal will be due at the time of sign up. Golf fees will be the same as last year, $60.00 per person for
non-members of the country club, Northampton Country Club members will pay $50.00 per person. And just a reminder that all
proceeds from this event are used for our local scholarships.
Fraternally,
Greg Zak,Chairman
Cruise Night:
Cruise Nights are now in full swing. For those of you who have attended, you know that we are raffling off some great prizes
every week, as well as selling raffle tickets for some end of season raffle drawings. At our final cruise night in September, you
could win a big screen TV or a beautiful Handmade Quilt. But if you don’t stop in and check us out and buy your ticket for
these items, you don’t have a chance. Remember, raffle tickets for these items can only be purchased on Thursday nights!!!!
So Come On Down!!!
July 2008 Calendar of Events
Thursday July 3rd 2008~Cruise Night~5:30 pm
Friday July 4th 2008~Lounge Open~4:00 pm
Thursday July 10th 2008~Cruise Night~5:30 pm
Saturday July 12th 2008~Golf Tournament~9:00 am
Saturday July 12th 2008~Tournament Banquet~4:00 pm
Tuesday July 15th 2008~Regular Meeting~7:00 pm
Thursday July 17th 2008~Cruise Night~5:30 pm
Thursday July 24th 2008~Cruise Night~5:30 pm
Thursday July 31st2008~Cruise Night~5:30 pm
Have A Happy & Safe July 4th and Summer Season!
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REMEMBER OUR SOLDIERS!!
As you sweat in the heat of the summer sun, remember our
men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The average
daily temperature during the day over there is 120 degrees.
The sand is hot and dry and so are our troops. Remember
them by purchasing some of the individual drink straws for
them to put in the water they consume, hard candies, baby
wipes, eye drops. Currently we have two boxes in the lounge
area. One is for Matthew Choiniere, nephew of John and
Louise Glenowicz, and Dean Gould, son-in-law of Bob Joyce.
Please help support our troops!
Lunch Is Being Served: Just a reminder to all, Magda is
serving up some great lunches, Monday-Friday 11am-1pm.
All regular menu items are priced at $3.75 or less and be sure
to check out the daily specials that are out of this world and
always under $5.00. You won’t find a better meal or better
deal anywhere in town!
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