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Barre Elks Lodge Fraternal News

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Exalted Ruler Frank Hotaling, his wife Renee and trustee Kristin Calcagni dropped off Christmas presents for 14 children at the Salvation Army Christmas Castle in Barre. This donation was made possible when the annual kids Christmas party was canceled due to covid. Funds raised from the “Cans for Kids” bottle drive were used. 
 
Lt. Heather West from the Salvation Army said there is a significant increase in applicants this year. Items are still needed in order for every child to receive a gift at Christmas. Christmas Castle trees with angel tags are at Walmart and local radio stations will be reading angel tags over the next few days.  Any new toy or gift donation is welcome.  Donations can be dropped off at Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel.  For more information,  context Heather at Heather.West@use.salvationarmy.org
 
Photo: L to R: Renee Hotaling,  ER Frank Hotaling,  trustee Kristin Calcagni,  Lt. Heather West Salvation Army.
 
News item subitted byKristin Calcagni

SPRINGFIELD ELKS LODGE 1560 SUPPORTS SANTA CLAUS CLUB

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Springfield Elks Lodge 1560, recently participated in their 3rd Annual Drive for the Springfield Santa Claus Club.  The Elks members donated unwrapped Christmas gifts to the Santa Claus Club.
 
 The Elks Lodge chose to participate with (30) gift requests for needy recipients, half elders, half children.  Gifts ranged from jeans, warm clothes, apparel items to books, stationary & postage stamps, video games, gift cards and favorite toys.  Total gift valued nearly $900+.
 
 The Elks Lodge would like to thank their loyal members who gave to this charitable organization and supporting their work in our local community.
 
This picture shows how we got our members involved  The Christmas tree had envelopes on it, so the members took an envelope and brought in a gift for the Santa Claus Club per what the envelope requested
 
 
Springfield Elks member, Gloria Gunn on left is shown with Jeanne Patoine, Organizer and co-director of the Santa Claus Club, with the gifts the Elks members donated. 
 
News item submitted by Michael Gunn.

Hoop Shoot – Virtual Conclusion Plan

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This is what nationals want to do for hoop shoot. The email is from the new Region 6 Regional director and the attachment is from National Hoop shoot.
Steve Edgerley
 
 
Email from Region 6 Regional Director:
Good Evening Everyone, I hope everyone is doing well as our States seem to shutting down again. As I stated in my previous email I had a zoom meeting with the other Regional Directors and ENF the other day. Attached is the “virtual plan” they are working on. I am asking for everyone’s thoughts, suggestions, input, and ideas. I have my own thoughts on this “plan” but I would like one cohesive thought from all of us in New England when I talk to Chicago again. If everyone on this email can email me back that they have at least reviewed this plan that would be much appreciated. If I don’t hear from someone, I will be giving you a call. Sharon and I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hope everyone stays healthy and safe.
Fraternally, Mike Stewart
 
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SPRINGFIELD ELKS 1560 RECENT CLASS OF NEW MEMBERS

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Last month, the Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 took in their biggest class of in years with (12) new members.  In November they just initiated a bigger class of (13) new members and since reopening from Covid-19 they have taken in (30) new members.  Springfield Elks Exalted Ruler Ed Knoras is proudly seated in front.
 
The Springfield Lodge is the smallest in the state among (12) Lodges, but they are growing with leaps and bounds.  
 
Frt L to r; Margaret Dwinell, Kimberly Scott, Paige Parker, Wendy Cannatta, Bonita Walker and Abigail Carl.  Back L to r; Cindy Dumont, Richard Scott, Jr., Aaron Streeter, Steven Green, Casey Green, Ron Carl and Ronald Prouty.

Barre Elks Lodge participate in the 6th Annual Granite City 5K Run/Walk for Veterans

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Members of Barre Elks Lodge participated in the 6th Annual Granite City 5K Run/Walk for Veterans. The event is to celebrate the servicepeople in our armed forces and raise awareness of the many challenges Veterans endure. This event is produced in collaboration with the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #10 and Barre ElksLodge #1535. The registration period is open until the day of the race.  
 
All proceeds benefit The Veterans’ Place, Inc., in Northfield, Vermont, to support transitional housing and other services for our most vulnerable veterans.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

St. Albans Elks Lodge Beacon Grant Presentation

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Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference. Today the St.Albans Elks lodge presented two of our amazing members and also an incredible people in our community June And Jolley with $3,500 for the Georgia Food Shelf through the Elks National Foundation Beacon grant. These sisters have dedicated themselves to running the Georgia Food Shelf and makes a difference in our community everyday. We cannot thank them enough for their hard work and dedication to the Georgia Food Shelf and throughout our county, you are truly incredible women.

l-r: June Waite, Jolly Bates and St. Albans ER Jesse Rocheleau

Brattleboro Lodge wELKcomes new members

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wELKcome to our new members:

Peter Gallagher, Julie Zolnoski, Hilary Bielunis and Luke Martel.

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