Grand Exalted Ruler T. Keith Mills and his wife Amy visited Vermont this week. They were accompanied by PGER David Carr, his wife Penny, SDGER Robert Campo and his wife Michele.
A welcome reception and dinner at St. Johnsbury Lodge #1343, hosted by VEA State President Scott Phillips and his suite of officers, was held to welcome Keith and Amy to Vermont. Elks from all 12 Vermont lodges were in attendance. The following morning they traveled to Ripton, Vermont to visit Silver Towers Camp for Exceptional People, the Vermont Elks state major project. Keith is the FIRST GER to visit Silver Towers. Camp director, Carolyn Ravenna highlighted the new pool and dining hall on the tour. A quick stop at Rutland Lodge #345 for lunch and the group was on to Bennington for a dinner held in their honor in the newly opened carriage house at Bennington Lodge #567.
From L to R: SDGER Robert Campo, PSP John Montgomery, DDGER North Kristin Calcagni, PGER David Carr, GER T. Keith Mills, DDGER South Henry Diemer and VEA State President Scott Phillips.
From L to R: VEA State President Scott Phillips, Silver Towers Camp Director Carolyn Ravenna, BPOE First Lady Amy and GER T. Keith Mills
From L to R: SDGER Robert Campo, Michele Campo, DDGER North Kristin Calcagni, Penny Carr, PGER David Carr, Amy Mills, GER T. Keith Mills, Silver Towers Camp Director Carolyn Ravenna and VEA State President Scott Phillips.
From L to R: Silver Towers Camp Director Carolyn Ravenna, Silver Towers camper Michael Sabataso, Amy Mills and GER T. Keith Mills
News item submitted by DDGER North Kristin Calcagni