Rutland, VT Elks hosted Trunk or Treat Halloween Night.  Approximately 250 kids and their families circled the 14 trunks in the parking lot, including 4 hosted by 14 members and 2 advisors of the  Rutland High School Key Club.  Elroy had a busy night, but was able to swing into the Lodge for a visit with the Trick or Treaters,  paused for a moment for some photo ops with Key Club Members and Batman!.

News item submitted by Barb Watters.

News item submitted by Jackie-Driscoll Page

Trunk or Treat

Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 held their 2 nd  Annual Fall Festival this month on Saturday, October 5 th  on a
glorious VT Fall foliage weekend.  The event was well attended by members, the community and families
who wanted to stop by have some fun and see all the things this active Lodge does. 
This year’s Fall Festival was spearheaded once again by our very own Erin Harvey whose dedication and
enthusiasm with her tremendous team of volunteers made this such a success.  They say it takes a
‘village’ and this event is proof of that.  From the wide array of donated Baskets for the Baskets Raffles, to
those who donated all the yummy baked goods, the crew who helped set up, those who manned the
various stations throughout the day, and breaking down at the end – this ‘village’ got it done, representing
the Elk motto  ~ Elks Care – Elks Share ~.
The kids were all smiles with many options from the Bouncy House to the Arts & Crafts Activity area, and
a visit from Elroy.  The adults enjoyed Bingo, a huge Basket Raffle, the Bake Sale and Raffles galore.  All
enjoyed the Food Truck, and our BBQ area with Live music. This event lets us tell all who attend just what
it is we do. 
This is an annual event, so don’t miss us next year for the 3 rd  Fall Festival at Springfield Elks Lodge 1560.

News item submitted by Jackie-Driscall Page.

The Brattleboro Elks on Putney Road are lighting their lodge in RED to bring attention to Red Ribbon Week for Drug Awareness.  Red ribbons are displayed to encourage people to lead drug free lives. The campaign was formalized by President and Mrs. Reagan who served as honorary chairpersons. Congress officially established Red Ribbon Week in 1988. Nationwide, it is celebrated annually in the last week in October.  

News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin.  

St. Albans Elks Lodge #1566 has donated $500 to Martha’s Kitchen after they were broken into and vandalized.  We are donating an additional $1,500 for a total of $2,000 to the food shelf to assist in their rebuilding and assisting in the community.

Bob Begley, Guardian/Administrator for Martha’s Kitchen and Co-worker.

Bob

Bob Begley and Chad Boudreau, St. Albans Elks 1566 Club Steward

News item submitted by ER Bruce Pelletier.

The Grand Exalted Ruler visited Brattleboro, VT Lodge #1499 on Sept 17, 2024 for a Tour and Luncheon. 

Pictured here is a group photo in front of the Brattleboro’s Lodge #1499’s Esty Organ. Pictured LtoR: SDGER- Bob Campo and wife Michele, PGER Bruce Hidley and wife Helen, Grand Lodge Sponsor, PGER-Mrs & Mr. David Carr, First Lady Julia and husband GER-Doug Schiefer, PER-Jeff Kerylow, PSP, PDD, PER-Henry Diemer, PER-Frank Lopez, VT State President-Fred Gilbar (Bennington) and PSP & Silver Towers Director Carolyn Ravenna and her husband VT State Secretary, Brian Gaura.

News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin.

LtoR: Brian Kelly, Sandra LaBarge, Eric Mahew, PER Jeff Kerylow, Tanner Luopa, Morgan Derosia, Peter Stivali

News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin.