lewiston elks #371 november newsletter

8/14/2019 Lewiston Elks #371 November Newsletter

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2013-14 Officers

Michael AubeExalted Ruler

Pieter Staples

Leading Knight

Adriane KramerLoyal Knight

Liana PinardLecturing Knight

Rick TibbetsEsquire

John Wyman

Secretary

Marge Carter

Treasurer

Martin Bailey

Chaplin

Claire DavisInner Guard

Ed McClureTiler

Belinda AshworthTrustee

Bob PinardTrustee

Robert GauvinTrustee

November 2013

Here we are in November and many of our snowbirds have already leftor will be leaving us soon. Dont forget to think of us in whatever hot

and sunny climate you are in. We will be missing you.

October was a fun filled month highlighted with the State President

Dwayne and First Lady Barbara Guys visit.

For the past five years we have planned theState Presidents visit on the same night as

the Variety Show because this is a guaranteed

great time. And this year was no exception.To a sold out house the cast and crew of the Legends Variety show out-

did themselves again. The talent we have in our Lodge never ceases toamaze meI am in awe. Lina and Steve Hussey, Lysanne Doucette and the rest of the Legends

put on a fantastic show that will be talked about for months. You are the best and Thank You for

making our Lodge look goodI was very proud to be Exalted Ruler that night.

October was the Local, District, and State Soccer Shoot events. And I am very

happy to announce that Lewiston Lodge has a young man who has made it throug

all these, and will be representing the Lodge in the Boys U-10 division in the Re-gional Soccer Shoot against six other States in Auburn MA on November 9th.

Congratulations and good luck to Jay Hawkes, grandson of Elk Bonita Childs, weare all rooting for you.

November is Veterans Month and as Elks we celebrate our Veterans throughout th

month. Please remember our Vets on their special day November 11thand all month long, because

we as Americans have a lot to be thankful for because of sacrifices the brave men and women who

have and are still fighting for our freedom have made. Also please come to the Lodge on Novembe

24thfor the Flag Burning Ceremony (see From the First Lady on page 2 for more information)it is a very

symbolic service that is real cool to see.

Friday November 15this new member initiation night. Please come by and say hi to your new

brother and sister Elks as well as have some food and listen to great music. Friday November 22nd

will be Turkey bowlinghit some bowling pins with a Cornish Game Henyou could win a turkeyand have a blastit is really quite funny.

November is hunting season and I am very happy about that, whereas Maureen is not. So if you are

a hunter be safe and good luck, if you are the significant other of a hunter, pray they get their deer th

first day so you can stop worrying.

Happy Thanksgiving

Yours in Elkdom

Michael R. Aube Exalted Ruler

Lodge Wish List

The lodge is in need of several

items that you might have

available for donation. Werealize some are a little

priceybut you never know.

Snow Blower

Chinet Plates-all sizes

Salt/Pepper/Sugar

Plastic Utensils

Steak KnivesSingle Cup Coffee Maker

Lewiston Elks Function Hall discounts are available to Lewiston Elk members.

Call today for your wedding receptions, retirement party, anniversary celebration,

luncheon, holiday banquet, or any other gathering that you want to be memorable

Contact John Wyman at [email protected] or 784-4801.

Mike, Maureen, First Lady Barbara, State President

Dwayne, Roberta, and Claris Ranger

Jay & George Jones Soccer

Shoot Director

Couldnt resist me and the showgirls

Roxanne and JulieI am a lucky guy
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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From the First Lady

Welcome November,

This month the Elks celebrate the Men and Women who have served our country so gallantly. The Elks have a very touching Flag

Retirement (burning) ceremony that shows the due respect to our flag, the symbol that so many men and women have served and

fought for.

When: November 24th

Where: Lewiston Elks Lodge

Time: 12:00 noon Ceremony (this ceremony lasts about 20 min)Dress: Veterans and service members may come in uniform but others can wear whatever they want. This is an outside event so

dress accordingly.

Why: There are many flags that are disposed of improperly and without the respect they deserve.

Price: FreeFood: The ceremony will be followed by a free Lunch. If you are interested, bring a dish.

Other: If you or a friend have a Flag that you would like properly disposed of, please

bring it with you or by the Lodge

and it will be included in the Ceremony.

From the SecretaryWe have a couple of bylaw changes that need to be

acted upon. It appears that they had been read at

meetings last year as well as published in the news-

letter. However, as sometimes happens, due toevents within the lodge, the changes were never

voted upon by the membership. The changes will be

read on the floor at the last meeting of October andvoted on at the first meeting of November. The first

change concerns the reinstatement fee; it was recom-mended in July 2012 that we waive the reinstatement

fee for any member who had been dropped in the

previous 5 years. The change was read on the floorand published but never voted upon. The second

change concerns the adoption of the short form ritual

for meetings and initiation. While this has been

voted on at a membership meeting, no evidence ofthe change being published can be located. See the

insert for the bylaw changes .

As we enter into the holiday season and begin to

think about resolutions for 2014, I would ask you to

take a moment to consider becoming more active in

our Lodge. I am including a list of committees andthe current chairperson. If you would like more in-

formation, please contact myself, ER Mike, or the

committee chair. There are many ways to help out

writing a letter, making a phone call, suggesting anactivity and some of these only take a few minutes.

The list is printed below; you may wish to cut it out

and post it on your refrigerator door.

The first Sunday of December is Elk Memorial Ser-

vice. This is a day where we gather to remember our

deceased Brother and Sister Elks. I am the chairper-

son for the event and could certainly use some assis-

tance in planning. Please let me know if you canhelp.

Yours in Elkdom,

John Wyman

From the TreasurerHello Lewiston Elks #371 members!

Some of you have seen me around the

Lodge for the last year. I have been theTreasurer since late September of the Kath

leen Cotterly fiscal year and remained to

work with the Mike Aube suite. I haveenjoyed this work and the best part is hav-

ing money to pay our bills! Through the

efforts of all the dedicated volunteers, we

have been able to tackle some pretty hefty

payables like insurances, city taxes, ac-

countant fees and many more. It feels gooto see our accounts payable reduced to a

manageable number. We are half-way

through this year and we're doing GREAT

On another note, there will be something

special occurring this month: MARKYOUR CALENDARS! LET "THE MED

CARE MAN" HELP YOU REVIEW

YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS. Rick

George, "The Medicare Man," will present

a seminar on Medicare, Tuesday, Novem-ber 12 at 6:30 p.m. Rick is an Independen

Agent, representing Aetna, Martin's Point

and United Healthcare's Medicareplans. Come and let him tell you what 201

changes will mean for you and let him help

you find a plan that works best for you and

your health. There is no charge for this

event, folks, and it's not costing the Lodge

anything. Please come. This is importantfor those of us who are retired and those of

you who may be retiring soon. Munchies

will be available and the bar will open afte

the meeting.

Sincerely, Marge Carter, Treasurer

Check out our facebookpage at Lewiston Elks

Lodge

Lodge of Sorrows

Robert Gladeau

Awaiting Initiation

Geoffrey Caron--Mike Aube

Robert Cote--Steve Hussey

Deloris Fellner--Karen Staples

Mark Ferguson--Mike Aube

Paul Fournier--Steve Hussey

Rose Lamontagne--Steve Hussey

Rita Rochele Ouellette--AdrianeKramer

Ruchard Parent--Steve Hussey

John Reid--Mike Aube

Joseph Zarrilli--Richard Wright

Proposition for Reinstatement

none

Up for Life Members

none
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2013-2014

Calendar of Events

New events and dates will be added as they are scheduled

You can never say Thank Youenough to all of the wonderful volunteers and donors who have been able to lend a hand.This Volunteer Corner is another way to show our appreciation. Without the help of these great volunteers we would

have never been able to have such successful events. Thank You AgainFriday Nights, State Presidents Visit, Think Pink, Soccer Shoot...

Without the help of these great volunteers we would have never been able to have such a successful evening.Thank You Again

Lina Hussey Candy Barnett Julie Goff Cindy Morin Vivian Matkivich

Steve Hussey Tony Brewer Dan Hutchinson Sandy Poulin Brenda Longtin

Lysanne Doucette Dan Doucette Al Jordan Roger Paradis, DJ Lisa Olmstead

Marge Carter Roxanne Doyer Shirley Jordan Ray Asselin, MC Belinda Ashworth

Roxanne Goulet Sue Dube Charlene LeClair Paul Robitaille Britan Kramer

Ray Bennett Ron LeBlanc Dick Guerrette Liana Pinard Laurie Ouellette

Ed McClure Dodie Vailiauskas Mark Vailiauskas Bob Pinard Louis Ouellette

Wayne Cotterly Kathleen Cotterly Pieter Staples Karen Staples Larry Campbell

Governing Body Monday 11-11-13 No Meeting Veterans Day

Regular Meeting Monday 11-11-13 No Meeting Veterans Day

Board of Directors Monday 11-25-13 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting Monday 11-25-13 7:00 PM

Bingo every Wednesday noon

Pool every Wednesday 7:00 PM

Music and Karoake with DJ Roger Paradis 11/1/2013 Free Event

Music and Karoake with DJ Danny B 11/8/2013 Free Event

The Medicare Man 11/12/2013 6:30 PM Free Event

Music and Karoake with DJ Roger Paradis--New Member Initiation 11/15/2013 Free EventMusic and Karoake with DJ Candy Barnet 11/22/2013 Free Event

Turkey Bowling 11/22/2013 Free Event

Flag Retirement Ceremony-rain or shine (see First Lady letter for more info) 11/24/2014 Free Event

Elks Memorial Service 12/1/2013 Free Event

Members Christmas Party 12/13/2013 Free Event

Kids Christmas Party 12/15/2013 Free Event

New Years Eve Party 12/31/2013 Tickets on sale NOW

Volunteer Appreciation Night 2/1/2014 Free Event


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John WymanSecretary

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Dot FernaldLiana Pinard

Esteemed Lecturing KnightRobert Pinard

TrusteeRichard L. Breton

Robert Hood Cecile Bussiere George Bussiere Theresa Moore

Paul RobitailleMichael AubeExalted Ruler

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