Recently, Springfield Elks Lodge presented the Springfield Senior Center with an award of $1000 towards their purchase of needs at the center. This sum of money came from a Gratitude Grant from Elks National Foundation. Springfield Elks Lodge came by this Grant as there Lodge met the criteria of paying in full their Per Capita expense listed by Elks National.
Lori Johnson the director at the center gave the Springfield Elks a list of equipment they were in need of at the center. This list included a cart to hang their folding tables, a storage container, shelving and four six foot long folding tables.
For the Springfield Lodge this is an on going community involvement they try to provide. They are always looking for new community organizations to come forward and ask the Elks for help. For next year if your people need help get in touch with Mike Gunn the secretary of the Lodge. 885-3100
Shown L to r; Victor Baskevich Lodge Trustee chm., Exalted Ruler Carolee Murchie, Center Director Lori Johnson, Sandra Wheeler, Perk Childs and John Mobus an Elks member and all center members.
News item provided by Mike Gunn