Please give a warm welcome to Brattleboro Lodge #1499 Exalted Ruler – Jeff Kerylow.
News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin
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SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE #1560 AWARDS GRANT TO VA MEDICAL CENTER WHITE RIVER JCT., VT.
Recdently, Karen Whitney Veterans Chairman for the Springfield Elks Lodge presented a $3000 worth of supplies and a check to the Veterans Medical Center in White River Jct., Vt.
This was from a $6000 Beacon/Spotlight Grant given to the Lodge by Elks National Foundation. The purpose of the Grant was to supply the VA with needed materials that the VA Center specified they needed. These Grants are submitted for annually to ENF and fortunately the Springfield Lodge has been the recipient for many years now.
Shown are Karen Campbell, Director at the VA Medical Center with Karen Whitney of Springfield Elks Lodge presenting the VA Medical with a special Beacon/Spotlight Grant from Elks National Foundation.
News item submitted by Mike Gunn.
SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE #1560 AWARDS GRANT TO VETERANS HOME IN BENNINGTON, VT.
Rercently, Jim Morse PER of Springfield Elks Lodge presented $3000 worth of supplies and a check to the Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt. The same amount of supplies and a check were also awarded to the VA Medical Center in White River Jct., Vt.This was from a $6000 Beacon/Spotlight Grant given to the Lodge by Elks National Foundation. The purpose of the Grant was to supply the home with needed marerials that the Home specified they needed. These Grants are submitted for annually to ENF and fortunately our Springfield Lodge has been the recipient for many years now.
Jim Morse PER of Springfield Elks Lodge is shown awarding Michelle Burgess the Director of the Veterans Home supplies and a check to the Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt.News item was submitted by Mike Gunn.
SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE #1560 AWARDS FEBRUARY “STUDENT OF THE MONTH”
Recently, at an awards assembly at Springfield High School, Springfield Elks Lodge awarded their FEBRUARY “Student of the Month” to Senior Augustus Burke the son of Rebecca Tyrell and Richard Burke.
Shown is Augustus Burke, Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 “Student of the Month” for February.
News item was submitted by Mike Gunn.
SOME IMPORTANT 2023 DATES FOR THE SILVER TOWERS CAMP
Here are some key dates for the Silver Towers Camp for 2023.Saturday May 6 – Opening of Water System and prepare camp for Endurance Society rental.Saturday June 3 – Annual Camp Clean-up – folks are welcome to spend the entire weekend.Sunday June 25 – Camp OpensSunday July 16 – 16th Annual Motorcycle and Car Ride to CampSunday August 6, Pilgrimage and Walkathon.Saturday August 19 – Camp ClosesAugust 25 – 27 – 2nd Annual Elk Fest at Silver Towers.
Brattleboro Elks welcomes A New Member
Brattleboro Elks welcomed Val Annis Hughes into Lodge 1499. Val is deaf and it was heartwarming to see her being Signed by her Sister Shari, with minor corrections by Val.
L to R: Shari Dee Henry, Val Annis Hughes, ER-Barb Wallace
News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin.
Brattleboro Elks Brings Drug Awareness Trailer To Ski Jump Event
Brattleboro Elks had Vermont Elks Drug Awareness Prevention Trailer at the Harris Hill Ski Jump during February Break. It was a beautiful sunny day to be outside. Handed out 85 goody bags to kids, and Lodge pins to adults. Also, had an unexpected visit from Vermont Governor Phil Scott (his first time at the jump) and presented him with our Lodge pin with the photo of Harris Hill.
LtoR: Ryan Squires, VT Governor Phil Scott, ER Barb Wallace
News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin
Brattleboro Lodge #1499 Competed in the State Ritual Championship
ER Barb Wallace stated “I’m so proud of our Brattleboro Lodge #1499 for competing in the State Ritual Championship! You all did a fantastic job!! Thank you for supporting our lodge! We definitely showed how we stand together!!!”
News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin
Brattleboro Lodge #1499 Honors Boy Scouts Members
On March 28, 2023, at the Boy Scout Camp-Fund-Raiser Dinner, Brattleboro Lodge #1499’s PR Chair: Jil MacMenamin was honored to present Arrow of Light Certificates & Flags to 7 scouts of Troop 405.
FYI: On Elks.org there is a great PDF to generate Certificates for BSA Eagle, Arrow of Light, Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze rankings! Check out the link below for the details.
News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin.
FINAL INITIATION FOR 2022/2023 ELK YEAR HELD RECENTLY AT THE LODGE
Springfied Elks Lodge held their final initiation for Elk Year 2022/2023. During the last twelve months Springfield initiated (23) new members. They expect bigger classes come the 2023/2024 Elk Year.
The latest candidates were Jenna Brown, Joseph Frumin and Trina Smellegar. The initiation was conducted by Vt. Elks “State President Jim Kirkwood, a PER of Springfield Lodge #1560.
Shown L to t; Joseph Fruman, Trina Smellegar. Vt. Elks State President Jim Kirkwood, Jenna Brown and PER Ed Knoras.
News item submitted by Mike Gunn.