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Barre Elks Lodge #1535 recently presented a check for $200 to the Michael Zemanek Memorial Foundation.  The funds were awarded to Barre Lodge through the Elks National Foundation Anniversary Grant.  The Foundation provides financial support to widows/ers and half-orphaned children of sworn Vermont Law Enforcement officers who have died.   It provides financial support to sworn Vermont Law Enforcement Officers who are faced with catastrophic situations, the nature of which pose a significant financial hardship for their immediate family.  It provides equipment to the Vermont Police Academy ad Vermont Law Enforcement Departments for the training and safety of all Vermont Law Enforcement Officers as they Serve and Protect the people of Vermont.    Elks Care – Elks Share and are proud to support all Law Enforcement personnel in our communities.  For information on joining the Elks call 802-479-9522.
 
 
Pictured left to right: 
Cindy Wedding, Barre Lodge ENF Chair;  Chris Truhan, Barre Elk Member and police officer;  Susan Houle; Carrie McCool, President of the Michael Zemanek Memorial Foundation; Dani Frattini and Barb Watters, Barre Elks Exalted Ruler.

Barre Lodge of Elks #1535 Recognizes JROTC Member Ella Mayo

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The Barre Lodge of Elks #1535 honored Ella Mayo as the JROTC Student of the Month.  Ella and her family were guests of the Lodge for dinner where she was presented the Grand Lodge Medallion and certificate recognizing her JROTC leadership and overall citizenship. 

Ella resides in Barre and is a Junior at Spaulding High School.  Next year she plans to attend Vermont Technical College, enrolled in the Vermont Academy of Science and Technology program where she will earn both high school and college credits.  Ella hopes to study Bio Medical Engineering and Biotechnology.  Ella has a keen interest in the development of prosthetic devices. 

Ella is a Platoon Sargent in the SHS Granite Battalion of JRTC.  She was selected by her instructors as she exemplifies the JROTC Cadet Creed by conducting herself to bring credit to her family, country, school and Corps of Cadets.  She is loyal and patriotic and the future of the United States.   She is an exemplary citizen and patriot and will always be prepared to uphold the Constitution and American way of Life.  

Ella was accompanied to dinner by her Mother Cara Mayo, her grandfather David Rathburn and sisters, Anna and Iris. 

 

pictured:  Robert Campo, ELLA MAYO, Iris Mayo, Phil Delia, Anna Mayo, David Rathburn and Cara Mayo

 

Robert Campo, Barre Elks; Ella Mayo JROTC Student of the Month; Phil Delia, Barre Elks. 

News item submitted by Barb Watters.

Barre Lodge presents check to Our House

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Barre Elks Lodge #1535 presented a check for $250 to Our House to assist in their continued collaboration with agencies for the benefit of our community.  Our House is the first Children’s Advocacy Center in Vermont and provides a safe, neutral site for law enforcement, Dept. of Children and Families, the Department of Corrections, Mental Health Professionals, victim advocacy groups and victims to gather.  The funds were a portion of the Elks National Foundation Anniversary Grant awarded to Barre Lodge.  For information on joining the Elks contact the Lodge at 479-9522.
 
 
Pictured:  Cindy Wedding, ENF Chair; Rebecca L. Duranleau  O.U.R House Executive Director and   Barb Watters, Barre Lodge Exalted Ruler
 
News item submitted by Barb Watters.

Green Mountain Power presents check to Barre Elks

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Tim Claflin, an employee of Green Mountain Power presented a check to Barre Elks for $604.  The money was raised/donated by employees of the Montpelier location and will be used for fruit/food baskets and/or grocery gift cards to help veterans and seniors.  The Elks is honored that Green Mountain Power recognizes and supports the Elks in their efforts to help others in our communities.  
 
 
L-R:  Barb Watters, Exalted Ruler Barre Lodge #1535; Timothy Clafin from Green Mountain Power
 
News items submitted by Barb Watters.

SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE #1560 LOCAL HOOP SHOOT RESULTS

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 Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 recently held there annual Hoop Shoot for boys and girls, ages 8 to 13.  This year was a record turn out compared to years past with (43) young competitors.     First place winners in all age groups, boys and girls, will now compete in the Elks Southern District Hoop Shoot at the Springfield High School gym on Jan. 12th at 10 AM.  Bennington, Brattleboro and Rutland Lodges will be competing against Springfield competitors on that day.     For the girls, winners in the 8 & 9 year old group was Payton Austin, 10 & 11 age group was Savannah Dezaine and in the 12 & 13 age group was Molly Tennis.  For the boys, winners were Metin Gultekin for 8 & 9 years old, Caleb Merrow for the 10 & 11 age group and James Gultekin for the 12 & 13 age group.  2nd place winners for girls, Keeli Stewart for 8 & 9 year olds, Hailey Magill for 10 & 11 age group and Amelia Murchie in the 12 & 13 age group.  For boys, Jacob Blair for 8 & 9 age group, Kaiden McCarthy for 10 & 11 age group and Caden Benson for the 12 & 13 age group.     The winners at the Elks Southern District Hoop Shoot on Jan. 12th will continue on to compete in the Vt. Elks State Hoop Shoot in Barre, Vt., on January 26th. 

Caption for Hoop Shoot:  Trophy winners at the recent Springfield Elks local Hoop Shoot are shown L to r;  Hailey Magill, Keeli Stewart, Jacob Blair, Matin Gultekin and Kaiden McCarthy.  Back; Payton Austin, Savannah Dezaine, Caden Benson, James Gultekin, Caleb Merrow, Molly Tennis and Amelia Murchie.  Rear; Victor Baskevich Hoop Shoot Chm and Jim Morse Springfield Elks Exalted Ruler

News item submitted by Mike Gunn.

The St. Albans Elk’s Lodge Local Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday, December 1st at BFA St. Albans.

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The St. Albans Elk’s Lodge Local Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday, December 1st at BFA St. Albans.  The following participants will be moving on to compete at the District Level at North Country High School on Sat. January 5th. 8/9 girls Annalise Robtoy (Enosburg), 10/11 girls  Cassidy Blaney-Feeley (Enosburg), 12/13 girls Madison Carey (Sheldon), 12/13 boys Braedan Caldwell (Bakersfield), 10/11 boys Carson Neveau (St. Albans Town), 8/9 boys Brady Toof (Fairfield)

The 2nd and 3rd place winners from the divisions were 8/9 girls 2nd Luca Boyeau (St. Albans City),3rd Madelyn Skar (Bakersfield) 8/9 boys 2nd Aiden Lauxman (Enosburg), 3rd Daniel Martel (Swanton), 10/11 girls 2nd Abbey Demar (St. Albans Town), 3rd Ava Giroux (St. Albans City), 10/11 boys 2nd Andrew Corbiere(St. Albans City), 3rd Gavin Nichols (Swanton), 12/13 girls 2nd Sydney Preseau (St. Albans Town) 3rd Hannah Branon(Fairfield), 12/13 boys 2nd Marc Bechard (Swanton), 3rd Braedan Caldwell  (Bakersfield).  Thanks to the following volunteers: Joe and Margaret Montcalm, Sandy Bracey, Ed Morgan, Gerald Bailey, Laurie Boudreau, Robin Trombley, Harry Gleim, Cathy Moss, Mary Brouillette, Gloria Bronson, Abigail Paquette, Lee Paquette, Tamara Gagne, Ann Sargent, Bruce Pelletier, Diane Crawford, Al Teague, Cheryl Teague, Madison Gagne, Arianna Bourdeau, Steve Wry, and Dan Ploof.

First place winners – left to right: Annalise Robtoy (Enosburg), Cassidy Blaney-Feeley (Enosburg), Madison Carey (Sheldon), Ethan White (City), Carson Neveau (SATEC), and Brody Toof (Fairfield)

News items submitted by Mary Brouillette.

Newport Elks Lodge #2155 held their local hoop shoot Dec 1, 2018 at NCUHS.

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Newport Elks Lodge #2155 held their local hoop shoot Dec. 1,2018 at NCUHS.
Below are the pictures of the winners


Back row: Steve Edgerley, Local Chairman Reid Burke, Joe Young, Derick Brow, Brandon Wells, Brian  Hilliker, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front row: Sophie Corkins, Abby Jacobs, Ava Patten, Zack Fortin, Elijah Baker and Wyatt Driscoll.
Ava Patten and Zack Fortin will advance to the District Contest on Jan. 5th at NCUHS

Back:  Steve Edgerley, Local Chair Reid Burke, Bryce, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front:  Abby Geoffrey, Jorja Kinney, Parish Weikel, Kamryn Huntington, Trent Ellie, Aiden Snay.
Parish Weikel and Kamryn Huntington will advance to the District contest on Jan. 5 th at NCUHS

 

 

Back:  Steve Edgerley Lodge Chair, Brett ROY, Kevin Lantagne, Jacob Kocis, Bailey Carter, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front:  Makayla Malshuk, Josie Fortin, Kaylee Sargent, Jeffrey St. Onge, Hayden Bolivian, Avery Grant.
Kaylee Sargent and Jeffrey St. Onge will advance to the District contest on Jan. 5 th at NCUHS

A big thank you to the Varisty Basketball player, Coach John Gunn and manager Reid Burke for all their help with the contest

News item submitted by Steve Edgerley.

 

2018 Veterans Day Lunch with the 4th graders

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As a lodge we are very fortunate that Peaches Hart (PER) helps us deploy an ENF grant and deliver to the children a very thoughtful learning experience.  Each year she gets the 4th grade classes in Molly Stark elementary together and has them learn patriotic songs, then brings them to the Veterans Home and Bennington Project independence to present the show.  These kids practice for months to get the songs down devoting many hours of hard work.  We also supply each child a sweatshirt containing the Elks logo in either Red, White or Blue as a badge of honor.

This year we continued a tradition started last year by hosting these students at our lodge for a lunch between performances.  Our volunteers prepared hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries for these hungry students.  With the assistance of Bill Bryan (PER, PDD) we were able to deliver our national drug awareness materials with a short speech.  We were then treated a special musical performance by the students.  We would like to thank the members of our lodge for continuing to support such a worthwhile program for the local children.

 

News item submitted by Kelly Kervan

Fraternal News Barre Elks Donates $500 to Meals on Wheels

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Bob Woodard, Director of the City Hotel Cafe’ Mealsite and the Galley Catering a check for $500 to benefit the Meals and Wheels program in the Barre Community.   The funds were awarded to the lodge by the Elks National Foundation as part of the Anniversary Grant.  For information on the Meals on Wheels Program, please contact Bob at 802-479-9175.  For information on Barre Elks programs or membership, contact the Lodge at 479-9522
 
Pictured:  Barb Watters, Barre Lodge Exalted Ruler, Bob Woodard and Cindy Wedding ENF Chair.
 
News item submitted by Barb Watters.