Author: Larry Bouchard

Brattleboro Lodge #1499 initiates seven new members

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On Saturday, February 21, 2026 Brattleboro Lodge #1499 initiated seven new members into our order!

 

First row: Cindy Falvey, Nancy Derosia, Madison Finnell, Dennis Nadeau. Second row: Bob Buker, Nicholas Kramer, Exalted Ruler Jeff Dixon, Makayla Finnell.

News item submitted by Jil MacMenamin.

Rutland #345 Silver Towers Ball

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Rutland Lodge’s raised $2380 for Silver Towers at the Silver Towers :Ball on February 14th.  Over 100 members and guests enjoyed a wonderful buffet prepared by Ryan Morse and Nick Ransom, followed by dancing with Brett Myhre.  In addition, a 50/50 was held and attendees took their chances with the Roulette Wheel!  Our thanks to all our volunteers!

 
 
 
 
News item submitted by Barb Watters.

Rutland Elks Lodge #345 NEWS RELEASE

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Rutland Elks Lodge presented Veteran Andrew a WELCOME HOME KIT on February 17th. Among the items were bedding, Air Fryer, Microwave, Rug, curtains, towels, and a plethora of household essentials. Our thanks to Paul from HUD VASH Social Worker, Health Care for Homeless Veterans, Dept of Veterans Affairs for reaching out to our Lodge and for his assistance in helping Andrew with housing.
Welcome Home Kits are funded by the Elks National Veterans Service Commission

Our first kit was presented right before Christmas, with this being Rutland Lodge 345’s 2nd Welcome Home Kit. We look forward to assisting other veterans moving into housing.

Pictured Left to right On hand to help Greg McClallen, Tom Irish, Mickey, Young, ER Barb Watters
with Veteran Andrew and Paul O’Brien

Rutland Lodge 345 Welcome Home Kit

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Rutland Lodge 345 presented their FIRST WELCOME HOME KIT to a Veteran recently securing an apartment in Rutland.   Our thanks to Renee Hotaling, VEA Veteran’s Chair for sharing the information for this Veteran so we could provide the kit.  Our thanks also to the Elks Veterans Commission for sponsoring the Welcome Home Kit program.  In addition to household items, Lodge members donated $190 which was used to purchase grocery gift cards for the Veteran and her family.    
 
Pictured on left is the Veteran’s son, with Barb Watters, ER, Chris Nolan, Patty McNeil, Paul Sanderson
and Carolyn Ravenna PDD, PER,  all of Rutland Lodge.
 
 
 
News item submitted by the Rutland Lodge.