Elks News

Rutland Lodge 345 delivers 3rd Welcome Home Kit to a Veteran

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Rutland Elks received a request on March 3 for a Welcome Home Kit for a Veteran who was able to move into an Apartment on March 1st.  The Kit was completed and delivered on March 10th  to 

Paul O’Brien, LICSW

HUD VASH Social Worker

Health Care for Homeless Veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs

Respecting the veterans privacy, Paul picked up the items and delivered them to the Veteran.  Items included a crock pot, air fryer, toiletries, pillows, towels, cleaning supplies and more.

If your lodge is NOT taking advantage of this program, I encourage you to reach out to Renee Hotaling, VEA Veterans’ Chair.  It’s Super Simple, once you make the connection in your community with a Veterans’ organization assisting in helping homeless veterans.

Pictured are Barb and Paul.

News item submitted by Barb Wallace

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