On Saturday, March 18th the Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 welcomed home Vtr. Eks State President Jim Kirkwood to his home Lodge in Springfield.  Exalted Ruler Ed Knoras presenteed special annual awards for the 2022/2023 Elk Year.  The “Elk of the Year” went to Scott Rogers, House Committee Chairman.  The “Officer of the Year” was awarded to Lodge Trustee Victor Baskevich”.  Many other awards were issued on this night by SP Kirkwood and ER Knoras.

 

Shown is Springfield Elks Exalted Ruler Ed Knoras preswnting Scott Rogers as the Lodges “Elk of the Year” award.

Shown is Springfield Elks Exalted Ruler Ed Knora presenting Victor Badskevich with the Lodges “Officer of the Year” award.

 

News Item submitted by Mike Gunn.

   

      Recently, Raymond Latelle celebrated his 100th birthday and 80 years being an Elk of Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 of Springfield, Vt.

 

      Mr. Latelle joined the Elks in 1943 days before he left to serve in WWII as an Army Air Corps  pilot.

 

       Vt. State Elks President Jim Kirkwood presented Mr. Latelle with a proclamation from GER Bruce Hidley  commemorating this special day.

 

Shown l-r are Springfield Elks members, Victor Baskevich a Lodge Trustee, Ed Knoras Lodge Exalted Ruler, Raymond Latelle, Vt. Elks State President Jim Kirkwood, PER Vicki Siliski, Eugene Siliski and PER Carolee Murchie.

 

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     The members of Springfield Els Lodge #1560 are proud to announce that they have established a “Student of the Month” program at Springfield High School through the cooperation of Principal Bindy Harthorn and her staff.

 

     This program rewards students through a Rubric system that focuses on Participation, Respect, Integrity, Dependability and Engagement.

 

     The first award went to freshmen Brandon Bauer who filled all the qualities of the above discription.  Brandon is the son of Kerri and David Shambo.  The teacher who nominated Brandon remarked that he contributes constructively in the classroom and shares relevant information and ideas.  He demonstrates self respect and respect for adults and peers in the community.  He can act responsibly and take ownership for decisions and actions.  He is prepared for class and he completes assignments and assessments; and if necessary, revise work in a timely manner.    He continues to stay on task and work efficiently.  The teacher who nominated Bran remarked, “he is a hard worker and always helps out his peers when he finishess a task early.”

 

    He is interested in basketball and hopes to try out next year for the SHS team.  His hobbies are the  culinary program, BB and hanging with friends.   Favorite classes are Math & PE.  He has passed all subjects with high achievement.

 

     The Springfield Elks members would like to congratulate Brandon Bauer for being the first recipient of the Springfield Elks’  “Student of the Month”, program.

 

Caption for attached photo;  Shown is Brando Bauer,the 1st Springfield Elks’ January, “Student of the Month” award and  Mike Gunn, Secretary of the Elks 

 

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  Executive Director Trisha Paradis remarked this will help their program immensely for procuring all types of food for the Food Shelf.  Board treasurer Paul Cioffi was on hand to receive the Grant.  This is the 2nd Elks Gratitude Grant awarded this month.  Shortly, another Springfield Elks committee will be awarding to (2) Veterans establishments, Elks grants totaling $6000.  This is Springfield Elks’ way of giving back to the community in a big way.

 

    Ms’ Paradis remarked that on May 13th the Springfield Family Center will be working with the U.S. Postal service with a donation day pick up of canned items etc.  Please keep this date in mind and help your mail carrier with donations.   They also need volunteers between the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM to sort through the donations and store them on their shelves. This program is a big helper to the Center.

Shown L tor; Are Victor Baskevich a Trustee of the Elks Lodge and Carolee Murchie Past Exalted Ruler, Executive Director Trisha Paradis and Executive Treasurer Paul Cioffi.

 

News item submitted by Mike Gunn.

 

     Recently, Springfield Elks Lodge presented a $1000 Elks Gratitude Grant to the Springfield Senior Center.  This Grant money comes from Elks National after the Lodge meets it’s per capita to ENF.  Lori Johnson the Director at the Center had been asked by the Elks if she had any projects ongoing that she needed funds to help with it.  She came back with a request for funds to help complete their kitchen renovation project.  The Elks petitioned Elks National and came up with these funds to help.  This is the third time Ms’ Johnson has asked the Elks to help and they came through.  

 

Shown L to r;  Are Elks members, Kathy Knoras, Trustee Victor Baskevich, Past Exalted Ruler Carolee Murchie, Center Director Lori Johnson, Center members, Perk Childs, Paulette Shambo and Ellen Currie.