Author: Larry Bouchard

Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 recently held their annual Spring Fling and Membership Recognition night

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   Springfield Elks Lodge held their annual awards night and Spring Fling with Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski honoring her top Elk and Officer of the Year awards.
    The Robert McGoldrick “Elk of the Year” award was presented to Jason Hurd.  Mr. Hurd spends countless hours in the Lodge kitchen preparing dinners that the Lodge puts on.  He also, over sees a couple gun raffles each year to raise money to send local youths to Conservation Camp.  Inner Guard Kathi Williams was selected by Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski as the Robert Goodrich “Officer of the Year” for 2016.   Again, Kathi earned this by being the 50/50 lady of Springfield Elks Lodge by overseeing raffles for the upkeep of the Lodge while also being a fine dependable officer.  Ms’ Williams was also selected to receive the “Pot Stirrer” award given annually for people who make things happen around the Lodge. 
 A dinner of Shepherds Pie preceded the award night, also prepared by Elk of the Year Jason Hurd.
 
 
Springfield Elks Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski is shown presenting Jason Hurd with his Robert McGoldrick “Elk of the Year” for 2016 award.
 
Springfield Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler, Vicki Siliski is shown presenting Inner Guard Kathi Williams with her “Officer of the Year” award for 2016.
 
News items submitted by Mike Gunn.

Americanism and veterans contribution.

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On Tuesday April 11th the Windsor elks presented the White River Junction veterans (in connection with Americanism and veterans support) with 3 cases of girl scout cookies to be distributed to the veterans when they held their farmers market on Wednesday the 12th.

 

L-R:  Norman Marshall PER, Voluntary Service Program Manager Karen Campbell and Harley Bettis State Of Vermont Trustee.

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Student of the Month – Barre Elks

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Barre Elks Lodge 1535 recognized Milly Launderville, a 3rd grader at Williamstown Elementary, as the Elk Student of the Month.   Milly and her family were guests of the Lodge for dinner where she was presented a Certificate recognizing her outstanding respect, responsibility and academics.  

 

 

L-R back row:  Donna Bartolucci, Youth Activities Chair; Jamie Kinnarney, Williamstown Elementary Principal; Parents Sarah and Thad Launderville: Exalted Ruler Maureen Lawson; front row siblings Evan, Clara and Honoree Milly.

 

  Milly Launderville with Donna Bartolucci, Youth Activities Chair

 

News item submitted by Barb Watters

Vt Regional Hoop Shoot – Three First Place Winners!!

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The Vt boys took home three first place winners.  Brennon Crossman from Rutland in the 12-13 year old bracket also took home the Walter Kettelle trophy for high score of the day and the Amos McCullen trophy for perfect score of 25/25.   The 8-9 winner with a score of 22/25 was Eathan Whalen from Rutland and the 10-11 winner  with a score of 24/25 was Jacobie Lafferty from Burlington. The three of them are on their way to Chicago April 20-23 for the Nationals.

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Front: Jacobi Lafferty, Natalie Norcia, Megan Thompson, Ethan Whalen,
Back:  Bob Campo President VT Elks Association,  Keira Butler, Brennon Crossmon and Steve Edgerley VT Elks Hoop Shoot Chairperson..
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Front: Megan Thompson, Jacobi Lafferty, Ethan Whalen, Brennon Crossmon.
Back: Keira Butler, Steve Edgerley VT Elks Hoop Shoot Chairperson, Earl Cavanagh SDGER and Bob Campo President VT Elks Association
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Brennon Crossman and Judy Kettelle, wife of Walter Kittelle who the Trophy for high score is named after.
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Barbara McCullen, wife of Amos McCullen who the Trophy for a perfect 25.25 is named after and Brennon Crossman.
News item submitted by Steve and Ann Edgerley

BARRE ELKS LODGE FRATERNAL NEWS

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Barre Elks Lodge continued its tradition of supporting The Veterans Place in Northfield, Vermont. Barre Lodge utilized part of a $2000 Elks National Veterans Service Commission Freedom grant to purchase housing items for Veterans transitioning from the Veterans Place into their own housing. Members purchased, organized and packaged “Welcome Home” kits that contained sheets, towels, blankets, pillows, coffee makers, kitchen utensils, Tupperware and other items needed to set up a home.

According to The Veterans Place director Karen Boyce, “These items will help several Veterans that are transitioning into their own housing, some within the next month.”   Currently, the Veterans Place is serving 26 Veterans and has a waiting list. Veterans transition in and out of the Veterans Place throughout the year.

(Photos from Kristin Calcagni)

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From L to R:  Veteran residents Bob Davis and Joseph Cobb, Elks members Paul Gagne and Karen Bingham.

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From L to R:  Veteran residents Dean Bouvier, Fred E., Walter Pinette, Exalted Ruler Elect Maureen Lawson, Elks members Paul Gagne, Karen Bingham, David Bingham, Veteran residents Bob Davis and Stephen Parker.

Elks Names Student of the Month

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Barre Elks Lodge #1535 is pleased to announce our Student of the Month, Ashlyn Rhoades a 4th grader at Williamstown Elementary School.   Ashlyn was selected by school staff for her respectful nature, leadership, responsibility, safety and being an active learner.    Barre Elks is proud to partner with Williamstown Elementary and recognize some of our outstanding youth.

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left to right:  Donna Bartolucci, Leading Knight and Youth Chairman; Mom Annette Rhoades, Ashlyn, and Dad John Rhoades.

Article submitted by Barb Watters.

Barre Elks Lodge holds it’s annual Member and Volunteer Recognition Night

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Barre Elks Lodge recently held it’s Member and Volunteer Recognition Night. One hundred members and guests were in attendance.  Exalted Ruler Kristin Calcagni hosted the event with the assistance of Secretary Betty Cutler.
Each year, Barre Lodge recognizes and pins our members whom have reached certain years of membership in our Order.  This year, our Lodge honored fifty five year member Thomas Mancini.  Marcel Groleau and Frank Demell were honored for 50 years of membership.  Andrew Baird, George Drew, Richard Dente, Norman Grenier, Robert Clark, Roger Laperle and Paul Messier were recognized for forty five years of membership, while Roland Fournier and Maurice Bigras were recognized for forty years of membership. Gary Edson, Ulysse Fournier Jr, Andre Ducharme, and Harry Hinrichsen were recognized for thirty five years of membership and Bruce Mckinney  and Earle Sanborn were recognized for twenty five years of membership.  Fifteen year members recognized were Lori Major and Devon Landry.  Five year members honored were Cris Benoit, Cynthia Wedding, Donna Bartolucci, Mary Whalen, Kenneth Lunde, Andre Ducharme, Brent Curtis, David Bingham and Maureen Laweson.  Many other members reached levels of membership and were honored in addition to those present at our Membership Recognition night.
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5 years.jpg:  From L to R front row:  Cris Benoit, Cynthia Wedding, Donna Bartolucci, Susan Jorgensen, Mary Whalen.  L to R back row:  ER Kristin Calcagni, Kenneth Lunde, Andre Ducharme, Brent Curtis, David Bingham, Maureen Lawson.
15 years
15 years.jpg:  From L to R:  Lori Major, Devon Landry, ER Kristin Calcagni
30 years
30 years.jpg:  From L to R:  Bruce Mckinney, ER Kristin Calcagni, Earle Sanborn
35 years
35 years.jpg:  From L to R back row:  Gary Edson, Ulysse Fournier, Jr. L to R front row:  Andre Ducharme, ER Kristin Calcagni, Harry Hinrichsen.
45 years
45 years.jpg:  From L to R back row:  Andrew Baird, George Drew, Richard Dente, Normal Grenier, Robert Clark.  L to R front row: Roger Laperle, Paul Messier, ER Kristin Calcagni
50 years
50 years.jpg:  L to R:  Marcel Groleau, Frank Demell, ER Kristin Calcagni
55 years
55 years.jpg:  L to R:  Thomas Mancini, ER Kristin Calcagni
40 years
40 years.jpg:  L to R:  Doris Fournier for Roland Fournier, Maurice Bigras, ER Kristin Calcagni

STUDENT OF THE MONTH – BARRE ELKS LODGE 1535

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Alexis Payne, a Kinder-gardener and her family joined the Elks for dinner where she was presented with the Elk Student of the Month Certificate by Youth Chairman Donna Bartolucci.  Alexis was selected by School  for demonstrating the virtues of respect, responsibility and safety while being an active learner!  She was joined in the photo by her parents Nathan and Hilary and her brother David.

 

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Nathan, David, Alexis and Hilary Payne with  Leading Knight/Youth Chair Donna Bartolucci

News item submitted by Barb Watters

Barre Elks Lodge 1535 welcomed six Americanism Essay Winners

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Barre Elks Lodge 1535 welcomed our six Americanism Essay Winners, along with their parents for our Thursday Night Dinner.      Congratulations to these outstanding Students and GOOD LUCK!    Barre Lodge received 81 entries for the 2017 contest from students at Williamstown Middle School and St. Monica-St. Michael School.

 

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Certificates and a gift card were presented to (L to R) Daniel Verchereau, Conley Ladabouche, Madison Ashford, Isabella Bevins, Daphne Lassner and Mariah Hoar by Americanism Chair/Loyal Knight Maureen Lawson.

News item submitted by:  Barb Watters