Lodge Bulletin -July 2010
Lodge Meetings: #2447 July 8, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m.
(only one meeting in July)
House Committee, followed by Trustees Meeting: Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.
Note: Change of date for House Committee & Trustees meeting due to holiday
Deadline for August bulletin is July 20th – Editor, Sue McCarthy elks243@gmail.com
EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE
Dear Members,
Summer has finally arrived and in most homes the windows have flown open to allow that clean air and warmth of the season refresh and rejuvenate you.
This is exactly what has happened to your second home, your Lodge. There is a spirit and refreshing atmosphere and attitude that have been missing for years. The entire members’ area upstairs has been repainted and cleaned because a member contacted the right people and the young students from our Technical High School came in and stripped and painted it. Another member with expertise and energy had us purchase the proper equipment for the Lodge and the rugs were shampooed, the shower room repainted, the floors re-tiled, shower stalls cleaned and the steamer (on which we had spent thousands to repair) finally done right at a fraction of the cost. The downstairs area, both foyer and corridors, have been stripped and painted and plastered at a minimum cost again by the students and some by a contractor. All done because members with the right connections and knowledge and the will to do it volunteered their efforts and we now have a home that we can be really proud of. Women members can shower in privacy and it wasn’t because of the "Summer Winds" made famous by Frankie. We listen when spoken to and follow suggestions seriously and the results are here for everyone to see.
So, enjoy the warm days, beaches and vacations but also enjoy the deck, a cool Coke or two with your family and friends. And it is all practically next door.
The lobster dinner and stop at Hampton Beach were absolutely wonderful. I don’t want to mention names but you know who you are. If I mentioned all of the members who just "let it fly" I’d need more than a page.
To be Exalted Ruler of this Lodge – it is a PLEASURE.
Fraternally yours,
Mitch Hilow, PDD, Exalted Ruler
MEMBERS BAR HOURS: At the June 7th House Committee meeting, the Members Bar Hours for Sunday were changed from 12 noon to 5 p.m. to 12 noon to 7:30 p.m. at the request of the Lodge Manager. This change will take effect on Sunday, July 11th.
STEAMER: The steamer will be up and operational within the next week FINALLY!! Please stop by the Lodge and check it out. As with the workout room and showers, this is available to members only. Spread the word – the steam room is back!
TRANSFER REQUEST: We have received a request from Richard Leclair, 2 Camelot Drive, Paxton to transfer to the Worcester Lodge from the Florida Keys Lodge #1872. This request will be voted on at our July 8th Lodge meeting.
MEMBERSHIP: Congratulations to our two new members, Joel Lyons and Stephen Allain who were initiated at our June 24th meeting. Our next class of candidates will be initiated at our District Deputy Visitation on October 28th. Applications are now being accepted. Applications must be completed in full and include the $25 Application Fee. Deadline for applications is the September 23rd Lodge meeting.
CALENDAR RAFFLE: Congratulations to our winners on the Cash Raffle – Bev Hammerstrom, who won the $1,000 and Beth Beauregard, who won the $500 prize. Our next raffle was mailed to all members last month, and the initial response has been great. If you need more calendars, please contact the Lodge Secretary. Thank you for your continued support.
LODGE GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Annual Fran Brosnihan Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 14th at Hillcrest Country Club in Leicester at 8:00 a.m., Florida style. Cost including golf and a steak dinner back at the Lodge is $80 per person. Dinner only for guests is $10 per person. Get your foursome together now, limited to the first 60 players. We are also looking for sponsors. Please contact Dan Brosnihan for more information @ 774-239-3633.
JULY 4th COOKOUT: We will have our Annual 4th of July Cookout on the Deck on Monday, July 5th this year from 12-3 p.m. All you can eat for $5 – hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixings. Come on over and let’s celebrate the official start of summer!
PER MEETING: There will be a PER meeting for all Worcester PERs on Sunday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the Lodge.
ELKS NIGHT AT FENWAY: This year’s Red Sox game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays will be on Friday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. This year we will only have one "Luxury Bus". Cost of tickets including game, box lunch and bus is ONLY $90.00 per person. Tickets can only be reserved with payment. We are now opening this up to outside people. If you know of anyone who is not a member who would be interested in attending, please let them know. Please include name, home & cell phone #, and number of tickets, and make checks payable to Worcester Lodge of Elks. Please contact chairperson Paul Turner for more information @ 508-755-9853 or email
er243_2004@yahoo.comBUS TRIP TO NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE: We have arranged another great trip for our members and guests – a luxury bus trip to Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, on Saturday, October 16th. The luxury bus will leave the Worcester Lodge at 8:00 a.m., on arrival there will be a shopping trip in Newport, then on to the Newport Playhouse at 11:00 a.m. A buffet lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. followed by the comedy show "A Nice Family Gathering" at 1:00 p.m. After the show, a cabaret performance is scheduled. Before heading back to the Lodge our bus driver, Clarence, will take us on an Ocean Drive Sightseeing Tour. The cost for the entire trip is ONLY $68.00 per person, all inclusive (except drinks). This WILL sell out fast, so send your check payable to Worcester Lodge of Elks. First paid, first served. Payment needed to reserve your seat. Please contact chairperson Paul Turner for more information @ 508-755-9853 or email
er243_2004@yahoo.comELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION: Happy Summer Elks Members and Friends! At the last meeting the ENF Raffle was drawn. Congratulations to our winner, Carolyn Belisle, who won $40. Thank you all for supporting our ENF and Your Lodge. Thank you and God Bless America! – Carol Leach, Chairperson
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, July 5: July 4th Cookout on Deck 12-3 p.m.
July 4-9: Grand Lodge Convention, Orlando FL
Saturday, August 14: Annual Fran Brosnihan Memorial Golf Tournament
Monday, September 6: Labor Day Cookout on Deck
Friday, September 17(Tom Blunt's Birthday): Elks Night at Fenway
Saturday, October 16: Newport Playhouse Bus Trip
Thursday, October 28: Initiation of Candidates & DD Visitation