Author: Larry Bouchard

Americanism Winners – Barre Elks Lodge

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Barre Elks Lodge 1535 honored their six Elks Americanism Essay winners at dinner on February 8th.   The students, their families and representatives from the school enjoyed a lasagna dinner prior to the awards presentation.   Six local schools were invited to participate, with entries submitted from St. Monica’s Catholic School and Williamstown Elementary.   All the winners represent St. Monica’s.   The winning essays will now compete on the state level, with State winners advancing to National competition.   The topic for the Americanism Essay was:  “Why Our Veterans Are America’s Heroes”.

Division 1 winners are Charlotte Kellett, Isabella Boudreault and Zoe Hilferty, pictured with ER Maureen Lawson;

 

Divisions 2 winners are Cole Young, Mariah Hoar and Conley Ladabouche, pictured with ER Maureen Lawson

 

The Barre Lodge was especially honored to have four generations in attendance for the presentation.    Pictured with Zoe are: Grandfather Bob Hilferty, Great Grandfather Norman Beck (Elk Member), Dad JB Hilferty (Elk member), Brother Phin, Zoe and her Mom Paulette Hilferty.

News item submitted by Barb Watters

Special Anniversary Invitation

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Please see the below message from Joe Montcalm, PER St. Albans Lodge No. 1566.

Special Anniversary Invitation

Greetings; SDGER Earl & Nancy Cavanagh, DDGER Bob Campo & Michelle, DDGER Norm Marshall & Marge, all PDDGER’s & spouses, All PSP & spouses, and all State Officers & spouses, State Trustees & spouses, Camp Committee Members & spouses, Committee Chairpersons and their spouses, Lodge Exalted Rulers and spouse’s as well lodge secretary’s and treasures and lodge trustees and all interested members: Spread the word:

           We have just been informed that Governor Phil Scott will be signing and presenting Vermont Elks State President Brian Gaura with a proclamation commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the United States of America, designatingFriday, February 16th, 2018 as Vermont Elks Day. The presentation will take place at the State House at 1:15 PM on Friday, February 16th, in the Governors ceremonial office on the second floor of the state house located at the top of the stairs on the north front side of the building.  I am told that parking should be in front of the state house on State St.at the meters. Following the presentation there will be a reception at the Barre Elks Lodge,10 Jefferson St., Barre, Vermont 05641 with a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres. All state trustees are encouraged to invite their state Senators and legislators along with their spouses to the presentation and reception.

Please call Barre Lodge with the number attending at 802-479-9522  All are encouraged to attend. This is our chance to show off how long we have been around and what we are all about. Happy Anniversary.

Vermont Elks State Hoop Shoot Winners

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Left to right: Steve Edgerley, State Hoop Shoot Chairman, holding his grandson Brody Edgerley; Jacobi Lafferty, 12-13 year old winner, from Burlington; Alexander Gordon, 10-11 year old winner, from Burlington; Antonio Piplica,  8-9 year old winner from Burlington; Ellie Whalen, 8-9 year old winner from Rutland; Tessa Napollitano, 10-11 year old winner from Burlington;  Maren Nitsche, 12-13 year old winner from St. Johnsbury;  and Brian Gaura, Vermont Elks State President.
These 6 winners will now go on to the Regional contest in South Portland, Maine March 23. 24 and 25 to compete . The winners from there will go onto the Nationals in Chicago in April

BARRE ELKS LODGE FRATERNAL NEWS

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Congratulations to our Student of the Month, Summer-Lyn Burke, a third grader in Miss Franklin’s class at Williamstown Elementary School. Summer-Lyn’s favorite subject is reading.  She loves horses, drawing, hunting with bows and rifles and wants to be a horse trainer. Miss Franklin describes Summer-Lyn as “extremely helpful and kind to everyone around her. She always has a cheerful smile and happy attitude.  She can be counted on to put forth her personal best effort on all assignments.” Summer-Lyn and her family were invited to Barre Elks Lodge for dinner where she was presented with a certificate.
 
 
Pictured is Summer-Lyn and her family with Exalted Ruler Maureen Lawson.

 

Elks Central District Hoop Shoot

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Carlo Concessi, representing Barre Elks Lodge #1535, won the Elks Central District Hoop Shoot  Boys U12 division.  Carlo made 18 out of 25 shots beating his opponent by 1 basket.  He now moves onto the State Hoop Shoot at Spaulding High School on January 27th.  Barre Lodge also had 2nd place winners:  Cadence Tenney (U12 girls) and Abby Tenney (U10 girls).
 
 
Pictured are Carlo Concessi and Elks District Deputy South Norm Marshall. 
 
News item submitted by Barb Watters.

Vermont Elks North District Hoop Shoot

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Jan. 13 the Vermont Elks held the North District Hoop shoot with shooters from Burlington, Newport, St. Albans and St. Johnsbury.  The winners will advance to the State contest on Jan. 27,2018 at Spaulding High School in Barre, Vermont.
The first and second place winners are below.

 


Left to. Right
Leo Willey – District Director,  Maren Nitsche – 12-13 first place St. Johnsbury,  Bryn Jenness – 12-13 second Newport,  Tessa Napollitano – 10-11 first place Burlington,  Antonio Piplica – 8-9 first place Burlington,  Kaylee Hamlett – 8-9 first place St. Johnsbury, Cora Thomas – 10-11 second place St. Albans,  Alexander Gordon – 10-11 first place Burlington, Jacobi Lafferty – 12-13 first place Burlington, Steve Edgerley – State Hoop Shoot Director.

Missing:  Jonathan Kocis – 10-11 second place Newport, Joshua Kocis – 12-13 second place Newport, Julie Combs – 8-9 second place St. Albans,  Davis Palmieri – 8-9 second place St.Jonsbury.

News item submitted by Ann Edgerley.

Barre Elks Recognize Eagle Scout Trent Ripley I

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Barre Elks Lodge recently recognized Eagle Scout Trent Ripley.   Trent was our guest for dinner and received a certificate and letter from  Grand Exalted Ruler McPherson along with a pin and American Flag.   Trent is a member of Troop 795.   His Eagle Scout Project included the raised beds at the Presbyterian Church, as part of the community garden.    For more information call the Lodge 479-9522

Pictured are: Scott Herring, Troop Committee Chair, Eagle Scout Trent Ripley, Phil Delia from Barre Elks and Joe Aldsworth, Troop Leader.   Scouting is just one of the many youth activites supported by your Local Elks Lodge. 

News item submitted by Barb Watters.