Leominster-Fitchburg, MA 1237

  

Exalted Ruler

Rodney Schaffter

Leading Knight

Richard Criagen, PER

Loyal Knight

Kimberly Oram

Lecturing Knight

Edward Billiel, III

Esquire

Mike Decker

Chaplain

Lynnette Valentine

Inner Guard

Sheila Johnson

Tiler

Rocco Warren

Secretary

Linda Douglas

978-836-0170

Treasurer 

       Dennis Mahoney 

      1237 Central St 

978-840-8052 

Trustees 

     Richard Smith, PER

     Joseph Olszak 

     James Imprescia PER 

     Stephen Douglas, PER 

     Chris Young

 

"Now this is not the end.

It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."

-- Sir Winston Churchill

Members All,

Spring is rapidly turning into Summer, and with the lifting of restrictions, hopefully things will become more normal at the Lodge.  We have begun to have functions in Mullan Hall again, and we will be expanding the club hours starting June 1st, to 2-10 PM on Tuesday to Friday (closed Monday) and 11AM-10 PM on weekends.

Our Nation's Flag is the symbol of our Order’s highest Virtue, Charity.  Thus, as Elks we hold Flag Day as a special day, and our Flag Day Commemoration will take place Sunday, June 13th at 2 PM on the front lawn of the Lodge (it will take place in the Lodge Room if it rains).  You may wish to bring a folding chair.  

Initiation of New Members will be during the June 16th Lodge meeting.  Newer members may wish to come to better absorb the lessons of the Initiatory Ritual.  I myself found that I got a lot more out of it the second time around.

Based on requests by some members, we will be posting the Lodge Budget and Board Meeting Minutes on the Bulletin Board in the Lounge.  This Lodge belongs to YOU, the Members, and so we want to keep the membership informed.  

Also posted on the Bulletin Board are the Resolutions to amend the Laws of the Order that will be voted on at the Grand Lodge Convention in early July, which I will be attending to represent our Lodge.  Please have a look at them, and share your views regarding them with me so I can better represent our Members.

Finally, if you haven’t yet received the Covid vaccine, please consider doing so, if for no other reason than your own peace of mind.

Take Care, and hope to see you soon!

Fraternally yours,

ER Rod

 

 

 

LODGE MEMBERS CORNER

PLEASE DO NOT TALK LODGE BUSINESS IN THE MEMBERS’ LOUNGE.

If you need to bring something up, go to a meeting. The members’ lounge is a place for all to enjoy.

On the first and third Wednesdays of the month, there is a lodge meeting that starts at 7 p.m.  In December there is only one meeting, the first Wednesday of December.  Come down to a meeting.  .

All Elks are encouraged to attend the lodge meetings. Find your lodge online, go to www.elks.org and then type 1237 in the search box, log in as a member. 

If you have email, please sign up to receive an email copy of the lodge bulletin. Your Lodge is on Facebook. Lodge Telephone Numbers 978-534-8737, General or Manager Rocco, 978-631-0108 ext.: 1 manager@leominsterelks.org Hall Rentals e-mail manager@leominsterelks.org

FROM THE SECRETARY:

 

TO OUR MEMBERSHIP

Dues should have been paid by now.  Remember, it is important to help out the lodge and pay your dues in a timely manner.  If you haven’t paid your dues, you can do so when you come down to the lodge when it is open.

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP 

Lodge dues 60.00

State Assessments   2.25

Grand Lodge Assessments 19.00

Total $81.25

LIFE/HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Lodge dues 15.00

State Assessments    2.25

Grand Lodge Assessments 19.00

Total $36.25

 

 

 

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS

With the lifting of restrictions by the state and in the interest of our members being able to come to the lodge, the hours have been changed to reflect this.

 

Monday—Closed

Tuesday –Friday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

 

ELKS RIDERS

 

 

For any Leominster Fitchburg Lodge member interested in starting a Elks riders chapter for our Lodge. Please contact Rocco at Rocco Warren    manager@leominsterelks.org.or Richard Craigen nopeps66@yahoo.com.   

Patch price is $100.00 per set and dues for the year are $35.00

 

MEAT RAFFLE

 

Come on down and join us on Friday, June 4 and June 18  for the meat raffle. Will be held after the Friday drawing.  $20 buy in; 10 prizes.  Open to members and guests.

 

ELK ON THE TRAIL

 

On June 19, 2021 the Elk on the Trail Ceremony will be happening.  Breakfast is available at the Greenfield Lodge and the ceremony will take place in Florida, Massachusetts at noon weather permitting.  Bring a lawn chair if you wish to sit.  Luncheon at the North Adams Lodge to follow.

 

FLAG DAY

 

The Flag Day Ceremony for the Leominster-Fitchburg Lodge will be held on Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m.  Weather permitting, it will be held outside on the front lawn, otherwise it will be in the lodge room.  If you are planning on attending, please bring your lawn chair to sit in.  

 

JULY AND AUGUST MEETINGS

 

Remember in July and August, there is only one meeting a month.  The meeting is held on the third Wednesday of the month.  Start time is the same 7:00  p.m.  

 

GRAND LODGE CONVENTION

 

The Grand Lodge Convention is being held in Tampa, FL on July 4 through July 7.  Your Exalted Ruler will be attending to take part and vote on issues affecting the lodge.  This year, our own Stephen Douglas will be sworn in at the District Deputy of the West Central District.  

 

WALK AROUND THE LAKE

 

Area 1 Walk Around the Lake will be held on Sunday, September 19 at the Gardner Lodge.  Sponsors are needed now.  If you or a company you are aware of would like to sponsor this event, please take a sponsor form, have it filled out and return it to Linda Douglas.  Sponsorships need to be turned in by August 15.  There are two sponsorships, $100 and $50.  However, any amount for a sponsorship will help out.  

 

JUNE & JULY BIRTHDAYS

 

Robert Salvatelli Benjamin Parker

Karen Gray Wayne Gates

John Kay Dylan Panzarella

Patricia Gendron Paul Barnes

John Cordio Shawn Dupuis

Betty Ann Berube Arthur Caponi

Anthony Tessi Michael Champa

Shawn Holden Yvon Vautour

Scott Baronowski Ethan Allen

Matthew Papini Daniel Richard

Paul Gelinas Howard Harper

James Ordile George Antonioni Jr

Alan Deuyour Patricia Legendre

Richard Little David Dandini

Richard Fontaine John Keefe

 

Frank Bastine Paul Mainville

Ryan Gallagher Nancine Brooks

John Vaghini Edward Reynolds

Robert Antonioni Edward Kaczor

Nicholas Tedesco Carlo Bosco

Thomas Nowd Rivelo Campagna

Peter Dandini Sandra Harms

Christopher Benoit Albert Vallee

Richard DeCesare Troy Gallagher

Dominic Ciccolini Tyler Dellechiaie

Edward Billiel, III Michelle Fitzgerald

Albert Thibaudeau James Imprescia

 

 

 

KITCHEN HOURS

 

The hours for the kitchen for the summer are 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, and Fridays.  Come on down and have a quick bite to eat, sandwiches and other foods will be available.  During the rest of  the week, appetizers will be available.  The menu is on the menu board in the lounge.