Michael F. Zellen, the National President of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and a resident of Massachusetts visited Barre Elks Lodge No. 1535 on Tuesday September 27th to meet with Vermont Elks members. Zellen congratulated Vermont Elks on their many successful charitable and patriotic accomplishments in their communities during a special dinner banquet.
As the Elks’ Grand Exalted Ruler, the Order’s title for its highest office, Zellen is responsible for promoting the BPO Elks’ key goals of community services; assistance for the handicapped, veterans, and the less fortunate; and sponsorship of youth programs and scholarships. “The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a terrific organization,” said Zellen, “and each day more than 1 million members find ways of helping others. By providing college scholarships to bright students, helping disabled children, and lending comfort to our nation’s great veterans, Elks Lodges across the country make positive changes in their communities.”
During his term of office, GER Zellen will attend State Elks Association Conventions, meet with Government Officials and Community Leaders, and travel to many Elks Lodges.
From L to R: Nancy Cavanaugh, SDGER Earl Cavanaugh, First Lady Donna Zellen, GER Michael Zellen, Penny Carr, PGER David Carr
GER Zellen presents Past VEA President Lori Pinsonneault with an award for her donations
of more than one thousand dollars to the Elks National Foundation.
Vermont Elks Association First Lady Michele Campo, GER Zellen and VEA President Elect Brian Gaura with gift from Vermont Elks Association. Missing from photo is VEA President Robert Camp who was overseas on a business trip.