STUDENT OF THE MONTH – BARRE ELKS LODGE 1535

Posted on February 17, 2017

Alexis Payne, a Kinder-gardener and her family joined the Elks for dinner where she was presented with the Elk Student of the Month Certificate by Youth Chairman Donna Bartolucci. Alexis was selected by School for demonstrating the virtues of respect, responsibility and safety while being an active learner! She was joined in the photo by her parents Nathan and Hilary and her brother David.

Nathan, David, Alexis and Hilary Payne with Leading Knight/Youth Chair Donna Bartolucci

News item submitted by Barb Watters

Barre Elks Lodge 1535 welcomed six Americanism Essay Winners

Posted on February 11, 2017

Barre Elks Lodge 1535 welcomed our six Americanism Essay Winners, along with their parents for our Thursday Night Dinner. Congratulations to these outstanding Students and GOOD LUCK! Barre Lodge received 81 entries for the 2017 contest from students at Williamstown Middle School and St. Monica-St. Michael School.

Certificates and a gift card were presented to (L to R) Daniel Verchereau, Conley Ladabouche, Madison Ashford, Isabella Bevins, Daphne Lassner and Mariah Hoar by Americanism Chair/Loyal Knight Maureen Lawson.

News item submitted by: Barb Watters

Barre Elks Flag retirement

Posted on February 1, 2017

Judith and Betsy Hoermann from Barre Town joined members at the Barre Elks Flag Retirement Ceremony on December 4^th. Judith brought her worn American Flag for proper retirement. Judith shared that her husband Francis, served in the Air Force for 32 years, including as a pilot in WWII. An estimated 500 Flags were properly retired by the Elks. The next retirement ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Flag Day, June 14, 2017. Flags to be retired were brought in by members, the public and were received from the VFW and American Legion.

l-r: Beth McTeer, Chaplain; Betsy Hoermann, Judith Hoermann, Donna Bartolucci, Leading Knight; Kristin Calcagni, Exalted Ruler; Maureen Lawson, Loyal Knight and Americanism Chair; Cindy Wedding, Esquire. Barb Watters. Lecturing Knight is the photographer

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Vermont State Hoop Shoot Winners

Posted on January 30, 2017

The Vt. Elks held the State Hoop Shoot Saturday Jan. 28, 2017 at Spaulding High School. These 6 winners will now go onto the Regional shoot in South Portland, Maine March 24,25,and 26 th.

First row: Boys Brennon Crossmon 12-13 from Rutland #345, Jacobi Lafferty 10-11,Burlington # 916, Ethan Whalen 8-9 Rutland # 345, girls Meghan Thompson 8-9 Burlington #916, Natalie Norcia 10-11, Brattleboro 1499, Keira Butler 12-13, Newport #2155
Back: Robert Campo, Vt. Elks Association President, Steve Edgerley, Vt. State Hoop Shoot Chairman Earl Cavanagh, Grand Tiler SDGER

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BARRE ELKS LODGE FRATERNAL NEWS

Posted on January 29, 2017

Members of Barre Elks Lodge visited Veteran residents at Woodridge Rehabiliation and Nursing presenting them with DVDs purchased with funds from the Elks National Veterans Service Commission Freedom grant. The activities program was in need of new DVDs for residents, specifically classic films and war documentaries. Veterans shared stories of their time served with many knowing someone or serving themselves in the wars depicted in the DVDs.

From L to R Front: Veterans Ernie Bancroft, Jesse Griffith and Larry Wade.

From L to R Back: Exalted Ruler Kristin Calcagni and Leading Knight Donna Bartolucci

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SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE #1560 SUPPORTS SPRINGFIELD POST PROM PARTY

Posted on January 29, 2017

Springfield Elks Lodge this year will be active in helping the Springfield High School Post Prom party on May 20th. Because of a $500 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant that was presented recently by Springfield Elks Lodges Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski.

This after Prom party is a Drug and Alcohol free party for all participants attending the Springfield Prom being held at the Okemo Base Lodge in Ludlow, Vt. Following the Prom, all participants are invited to attend the Post Prom party being held at Springfield High School from 11:30 pm until 2:30 am. At the party they will be served food and soda and be entertained by hopefully Hypnotist Dylan Tenney. Ms’ Tami Stagner will be supplying a Mobil DJ Cart for music that she uses in her All-4-One program.

This party is a one admittance type entry. Once a student has entered the building they are in for the duration of the party. Anyone leaving the party before the end of it, will not be allowed back into it.

The Springfield High Post Prom committee is shown receiving a $500 Elks Gratitude Grant check from Springfield Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski recently.

Shown l to r; Kris Peoples, Linda Benoit, Vicki Siliski, Chairman Monique Parillo and Kim Quimby.

News item submitted by: Mike Gunn

Lodge 1535 honors Eagle Scout Evan Emerson

Posted on January 22, 2017

Evan Emerson is Barre Vermont’s newest Eagle Scout and was honored by Barre Elks Lodge 1535 for this accomlishment! Evan’s project was rehabilitating Canales Woods Park, clearing trails of overgrown brush and debris and making handicapped accessible. Evan shared that over 200 man hours were needed and that more than 20 truckloads of debris were cleared. Those in attendance were given the opportunity to view Evan’s chronological scrapbook of the project, along with another book of mementoes including a signed letter from President and Mrs. Obama.

Pictured are Donna Bartolucci, Youth Committee Chair/Leading Knight; Grandmother Florence, Step Granddad Rich, Sister Caitlin, Parents Daren and Crystal Emerson, EagleScout Evan and Grandpa Steve

News item submitted by: Barb Watters

Barre Lodge Hoop shoot held at Spaulding High School

Posted on January 22, 2017January 22, 2017

Barre Lodge Hoop shoot was held at Spaulding High School. Twenty girls and boys competed in the free throw contest. Each contest received a Elks Drug Awareness basketball. Congratulations to our first place winners Katelyn Johnson, Zsofia Walczak, Jack Touchette, Carlo Concessi, Grady Clark and Cadence Tenney. They will represent Barre Lodge in the central district hoop shoot in Windsor in January.

Carlo Concessi 8/9 Boys Winner

Grady Clark 12/13 Boys Winner

Jack Touchette 10/11 Boys Winner

Zsofia Walczak 8/9 Girls Winner

Cadence Tenney 10/11 Girls Winner

Katelyn Johnson 12/13 Girls Winner

From L to R: Katelyn Johnson, ER Kristin Calcagni, Zsofia Walczak, Jack Touchette, Hoop Shoot Coordinator Corey Touchette, Carlo Concessi, Grady Clark and Cadence Tenney

ER Kristin Calcagni and Leading Knight Donna Bartolucci

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Barre Elks Lodge news – Children’s Christmas Party

Posted on January 22, 2017January 22, 2017

Fifty four children and their families enjoyed breakfast with Santa. Santa arrived with a gift for each child. Alexis from Artistic Circus provided face painting for the kids after they filled up on egss, ham, bacon, sausage, and french toast sticks.

From L to R: Jordan Blondin, Christian Blondin, Blake Fecteau, Mathieu Fecteau, Jacob Bylow, Emery Benoit, Elin Benoit with Santa

Emery and Elin Benoit with Santa

Lauren and Jacob Bylow with Santa

Aaliyah Taylor shows off her face painting

News item submitted by: ER Kristin Calcagni

SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE 1560 PRESENTATION AT VETERANS HOME

Posted on January 18, 2017

Springfield Elks Lodge made the third presentation this year for an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt., recently.

Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski presented Retired Colonel USMC Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer at the Veteran’s Home in Bennington, Vt with a check for $500 which was gained through a Gratitude Grant from Elks National Foundation.

Col. Faxon said “because military veterans and their family members truly understand the importance of commitment and service, the decision to live at the Vermont Veterans Home means much more than choosing a nursing home. At the Veteran’s Home , we work hard every day to fulfill our nation’s promise to care for those who have served.” They invite you to join their family.

Situated on 84 acres along the Roaring Branch River in Bennington, the Vermont Veterans’ Home features walking paths, gardens, a stocked trout pond and a herd of Fallow Deer. It is a first-class residential and healthcare campus. Skylit corridors lead to lounges with expansive windows and each room has a view of a garden of wooded vista. The decor is warm and appealing and well maintained similar to military spit and polish.

Jack Barnes a member of Springfield Elks Lodge in Springfield, Vt., is a resident of the Vermont Veteran’s Home in Bennington.

Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski of Springfield Elks Lodge is shown presenting Col. Al Faxon USMC retired with a check for $500 allocated to Arts & Crafts and Toiletries at the Vermont Veterans’ Home in Bennington, Vt.

Article submitted by Mike Gunn