Elks News

Barre Lodge announces Officer of the Year

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Philip V. Delia, Jr was awarded the 2018-2019 Officer of the Year at Barre Lodge of Elks #1535 Member Recognition/Appreciation Dinner.  Phil has been on the officer team for two years, recently as the Lecturing Knight.  In addition to serving as an officer, he is a loyal and dedicated volunteer, spending countless hours assisting in the kitchen, was Youth Activities Chair and participated in nearly all Lodge and Grand Lodge Events.  In addition, he has  engaged his employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, as a donor of water and other items for our various youth, veteran and senior activities.  Phil was presented the Officer of the Year Award by Exalted Ruler, Barb Watters.  For information on joining Barre Lodge of Elks, please call 479-9522 or email barreelks1535@gmail.com.
 
Photo:  Barb Watters, Exalted Ruler; Phil Delia Officer of the Year.  Photo credit Stacey DeSisto
 
News item submitted by Barb Watters.

Barre Lodge of Elks Names Elk of the Year

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Tracy Fecteau of Barre, Vermont was named Elk of The Year at the Barre Lodge #1535 Member Recognition Dinner.  Tracy has been a member of the Lodge for 15 years and is involved in numerous Lodge Activities, including the Kids’ Christmas Party, Interlodge Games, the Charity Golf Tournament and many other activates on a daily basis.  She has also been an active proposer of new members for the Lodge.   The award was presented to Tracy by Exalted Ruler, Barb Watters.
 
Tracy Fecteau
 
Barb Watters, ER and Tracy Fecteau (photo credit Stacy DeSisto)
 
News items submitted by Barb Watters.

Barre Lodge Honors Sara Akers as Citizen of the Year

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Barre Lodge of Elks #1535 presented the 2019 Citizenship Award to Sara Akers.  This award, presented by Exalted Ruler Barb Watters, is presented to a member of our community who has contributed in a special way to improving the local community, shown leadership and contributed voluntary service and is an ‘all around good citizen’.   Sara, her husband Josh, and parents Cass and Shelly Bressette, were guest of the Lodge at the Annual Member Appreciation/Recognition Dinner.  Sara was noted for her big heart and activism in helping those in need.   Following in the footsteps of her parents, she was the catalyst in collecting a trailer load of supplies for victims of Hurricane Florence, spear heads “Boots N Balls” ,  a benefit for a local family;  Food For a Cause (Josh grills and the proceeds from the sale of food goes to a needy family);  and  she has a long and a history of organization and generosity, with her family, in benefits such as Bikers for Beth, Freezing Fun for Families and many other community causes. 

Josh Akers, Sara Akers, Tober Akers, Barb Watters Barre Lodge Exalted Ruler, Shelly Bressette and Cass Bressette.  Photo credit Stacy Desisto

Other Photo:  Josh Akers, Sara Akers and Shelly Bressette

Vermont results – National Hoop Shoot

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Ethan Whalen from Rutland will be going to Chicago April 25th to represent Vermont at the National Hoop Shoot. Jacobi Lafferty brought home a third place. Rocky was on hand to help pass out the trophies. 

 

Jacobi Lafferty with his 3rd place trophy with Rocky Putnam, President Vermont Elks

Ethan Whalen heading to Chicago, and Rocky Putnam, President Vermont Elks.

News item and photos submitted by Steve Edgerley.

Fraternal News Barre Elks Gratitude Grant

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The Barre Lodge of Elks presented $500 to Pastor Kim Kie of Hedding United Methodist Church, proceeds for the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant.  The money will assist Hedding’s continued community outreach programs including, but not limited to the Overflow Shelter and  Food Shelf..  The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the premier charitable organization in the United States supporting veterans, seniors, youth and communities.  For information on joining your local lodge call 479-9522 or email barreelks1535@gmail.com.
 
 
Photo:  Barb Watters, Exalted Ruler; Kim Kie, Hedding United Methodist Church and Cindy Wedding, ENF Chair.
Photo credit Betsy Stanford
News items submitted by Barb Watters

Barre ELKS Lodge Honors JROTC

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The Barre Lodge of Elks #1535 recognized Gregory Silk of Barre, Vermont as the Jr ROTC Student of the Month.   The Grand Lodge Activities Committee introduced this  program in 2018 to recognize outstanding high school students enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.   Selection criteria for the award includes leadership attributes, academic achievement community service and maintaining the highest standards of performance in all JROTC fields.    Greg was presented a medallion, certificate and American Flag.

Greg attends Spaulding High School as a member of the Class of 2019.  Upon his graduation in January, Greg plans to enlist in the United States Air Force. 

In his nomination, his instructors stated Greg has exemplified the JROTC Cadet Creed by conducting himself to bring credit to his family, country, school and the corps of cadets.  He is loyal and patriotic and is the future of the USA.   He is a good citizen and patriot and will always be prepared to uphold the Constitution of the American way of life.

Greg, and his family, were guests of Barre Lodge #1535 for the presentation made by Robert Campo, Lodge Secretary and Phil Delia, Lodge Youth  Activities Chair. 

Greg Silk

 

Bob Campo, Greg Silk and Phil Delia

 

Barb Watters, ER, Heather Silk, Miles Silk Jr., Gregory Silk, Courtney LaRose

with Ezio Silk, Jesse James and Phil Delia.