| 2011-2012 Committee List Northampton Lodge 997 AUDITING COMMITTEE - Engage an accountant, etc, as specified in 13.040 of the Constitution and Statutes. Gerry Clark, Chairman Michael Bardsley Edward Berbee AMERICANISM - The Americanism Committee is charged with implementing the patriotic activities planned by the Grand Lodge and cooperating with other local organizations in fostering patriotic community endeavors. Gerry Clark Greg Zakrzewski, PER David Lebeau, Loyal Knight COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES-Is charged with implementing the Lodge Activities Program of the Lodge, its State association and the Grand Lodge. Barbara Franklin PER, PDD. Chairman Sue Farrell, Lecturing Knight All Members ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF) - Shall publicize the Elks National Foundation, promote its programs, activities and charities, encourage and solicit contributions and recognize all gifts made to the Foundation. The Committee shall have no jurisdiction over the scholarship contests or other activities sponsored by the Foundation Trustees. Barbara Franklin, PDD, PER, Chairman Richard Bart, PER, Leading Night FLAG DAY COMMITTEE - Shall prepare and carry out all arrangements for “Flag Day Services” as required by the provisions of Section 2.030. All chair officers Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - Is charged with implementing the Government Relations Program of the Lodge, its State Association and the Grand Lodge. Michael Bardsley MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE - Shall make all arrangements for the observance of “Elks Memorial Day” and the execution thereof, as required by the provisions of Section 2.020. All members and officers Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary John Kingsley NATIONAL VETERAN’S SERVICES COORDINATOR-Shall implement the program of the Elks National Veterans Services Commission within the Lodge as may be requested by the Commission in the furtherance of service to veterans, assist when called upon by the Armed forces of the United States, respond to any call for aid and cooperation as might be requested by our national Government in any emergency and to be available for cooperation in the event of disaster in any local area of the United States. John Kingsley David Lebeau, Loyal Knight PER ASSOCIATION PRESIDING OFFICER-This committee shall consist of all the Past Exalted Rulers of the Lodge and all Past Exalted Rulers of another Lodge who are now members of the Lodge, as defined in Section 1.140 hereof, which shall advise with and extend its counsel to all Lodge Officers and committees and shall have the following duties, subject to the limitations imposed by the constitution and Statues of the Order. Greg Zakrzewski, PER PUBLIC RELATIONS - Is charged with implementing the Public Relations Program of the Lodge, its State Association and the Grand Lodge. John Cotton, PER, Trustee Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD VISITING COMMITTEE - Shall visit Members of the Lodge or other members of the Order reported to be ill, and report at the first meeting after making a visitation. Richard Bart, PER, Leading Knight Michael Bardsley MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - Shall employ such means and methods, not contrary to the Laws of the Order, as may be best adapted to secure applications for membership in the Order and to increase the membership of the Lodge. Sandy Lococo Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary Marianne Labarge INDOCTRINATION/ORIENTATION COORDINATOR - Shall prepare, supervise and conduct a planned program for indoctrination of candidates and their families prior to initiation in order that all candidates and their families may become fully informed as to the good works of the Order of Elks. John Glenowicz, PER, Exalted Ruler Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary Dick Bart, PER, Leading Knight David Lebeau, Loyal Knight Susan Farrell, Lecturing Knight Barbara Franklin, PDD, PER INVESTIGATING/INTERVIEW COMMITTEE - Shall carefully examine into the character of all applicants for membership, verify their statements made in the application and report thereon at the next regular meeting of the Lodge or as soon thereafter as practicable. The Committee shall require that applicants personally appear before the committee and may require the proposer or proposers of an applicant to appear before the committee. Michael Bardsley Marianne LaBarge Sandy Lococo LAPSATION COMMITTEE - Shall investigate and report on all delinquencies in Lodge dues and employ such means and methods as may be best adapted to prevent the dropping from the rolls of members for non-payment of dues. They shall also endeavor to restore to membership former members who have been suspended or dropped for non- payment of dues. The Committee shall report at the first meeting of each month. Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary Bill Sullivan Edward Michaklowski YOUTH ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE - Shall prepare, supervise and conduct programs for the youth of the community, and have charge, supervision and responsibility for all youth programs of the Lodge, and matters referred to the Lodge by its State Association and the Grand Lodge Youth Activities Committee. Barbara Franklin, PDD, PER DRUG AWARENESS COMMITTEE - The Drug Awareness Committee is charged with implementing the Drug Awareness Program of the Lodge, the State Association and the Grand Lodge. Marianne LaBarge Susan Farrell, Lecturing Knight Michael Bardsley David Lebeau, Loyal Knight HOOP SHOOT - Is charged with implementing the Hoop Shoot Program of the Lodge, the State Association and the Grand Lodge. Mike Mikalean Debbie Furoni Wayne Furoni John Cotton, PER, Trustee Louise Glenowicz John Glenowicz, PER, Exalted Ruler SOCCER SHOOT COORDINATOR-Is in charge of implementing the Soccer shoot Program of the Lodge, the State Association and the Grand Lodge. N/A ACCIDENT PREVENTION-One member of the Trustees shall be designated after the annual installation of officers, to continually review and implement a policy, in concert with Grand Lodge and State Association programs, to protect the Lodge from claims for accidents and injuries. Robert Hewes, Trustee STANDING RELIEF COMMITTEE-The Exalted Ruler, Esteemed Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights, Secretary and Treasurer shall constitute the Standing Relief Committee of the Lodge, which shall examine the merits of all cases suggesting the necessity of aid or relief. SUBORDINATE LODGE COMMITTEES BINGO COMMITTEE - Shall be responsible for coordination and running of the weekly bingo games at the Northampton Elks #997. Mike O'Brien, Treasurer Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD BULLETIN COMMITTEE Jane Patenaude Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary WEBSITE COMMITTEE John Cotton, PER, Trustee Tim Cotton Mike Zaikowski HOUSE COMMITTEE As Per by-laws. (9 members) Bernie Bachand, Chairman Frank Basile, PER Mike Driscoll, Sr. Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD, Secretary Mike O'Brien, Treasurer Sam Lococo, Trustee Doug Luce, PER Alan Scott, Tiler Henry Kabat Pavillion Committee Greg Zakresewski, PER, Chairman Lou Poirier Alan Scott, Tiler Todd Shanafelt John Glenowicz, PER, ER Sam Lococo, Trustee CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY CHARITIES – Shall be in charge of the Turkey and Christmas raffle and Christmas food baskets. Dick Bart, PER, Leading Knight Greg Zakrzewski, PER Norm Graves Magda Strycharz, Steward Alan Scott, Tiler Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary KITCHEN CREW - Shall coordinate with Committees, the Steward and the Officers, all meals to be served at the Lodge. Alan Scott, Tiler, Chairman Linda Zeitler Magda Strycharz, Steward Jane Kabat, Trustee Patti McGrath Sue Farrell Greg Zakrzewski, PER Todd Shanafelt Elaine McClellan Sam Lococo, Trustee Judy McKenna Bob Hewes, Trustee Louise Glenowicz Norm Graves John Glenowicz, PER, Exalted Ruler Barbara Franklin, PDD, PER INTER-LODGE ACTIVITIES Dick Bart, PER, Leading Knight Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD Todd Shanafelt GOLF OUTING Frank Basile, PER Tom Lapinski Gregory Zakrzewski, PER BUCK-A-WEEK Michael O’Brien, Treasurer Jane Kabat, Trustee Bill Maginnis CEMETERY COMMITTEE John Cotton, PER, Trustee Edward Eagan DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS BREAKFAST Sam Lococo, Trustee Greg Zakrzewski, PER Alan Scott, Tiler Michael O’Brien, Treasurer LODGE SCHOLARSHIPS Barbara Franklin, PER,PDD Michael Bardsley BOY SCOUT LIAISON- To act as liaison between the Boy Scout Troop and the Lodge to assure quick exchange of ideas and direction of our sponsorship to this group. Ed Cooper, Trustee John Glenowicz, PER, Exalted Ruler CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Fran Sweeney, Chairman David Lebeau, Loyal Knight Jane Patenaude Elaine McClellan Jane Kabat, Trustee Scott Duseau Louise Glenowicz, All Members FUTURES COMMITTEE -- Evaluate needs and usage of building and land, and assess the needs for future expansions. Raymond Capers, PER, Esquire,co-chairman Gerry Clark, co-chairman Jeff Hutchins Sam Lococo, Trustee Barbara Franklin, PDD, PER John Glenowicz, PER, ER Ed Cooper, Trustee Alan Scott, Tiler Todd Shanafelt Sue Farrell, Lecturing Knight RITUAL COACH Barbara Franklin, PDD, PER OLD TIMER'S DINNER All members and officers TURKEY NIGHT (NOVEMBER) Jane Kabat, Trustee Sue Farrell, Lecturing Knight Alan Scott, Tiler Norman Graves VETERAN'S SPORTS NIGHT John Kingsley Gerry Clark Greg Zakrzewski, PER David Lebeau, Loyal Knight Cruise Night Committee Ed Cooper, Trustee, Chairman David Lebeau, Loyal Knight Jim Llepacki Teresa Klepacki Dean A Paddock Deb Furoni Kelly Seymore Dan Moraski Merrie Moraski Elaine McClellan Jan Kabot, Trustee Shirley Slahetka George Quinn Ken Elkas Brian Baceski Robert Ducharme Susan Farrell, Lecturing Knight Todd Shanafelt Andray Barns John Glenowicz, PER, ER NATIONALITY NIGHTS EVALUATION COMMITTEE -- Evaluate the Nationality Nights and determine if they should continue or be replaced/combined. Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD, co-chairman Todd Shanafelt, co-chairman John Glenowicz, PER, ER Louise Glenowicz Hank Kabat Pat McGrath Mike O'Brien, Treasurer Sam Lococo, Trustee Norm Graves Michael Driscoll Alan Scott, Tiler FARMER'S NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER) Kitchen Crew Chairman – Pat McGrath Todd Shanafelt ITALIAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, OCTOBER) Kitchen Crew Sam Lococo, Trustee, Chairman Greg Zakrzewski, PER Sandy Lococo Louise Glenowicz Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary POLISH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER) John Glenowicz, PER, ER, Co-chair Theresa Klepacki Jay Czelusniak, PER, Co-chair Jim Klepacki Louise Glenowicz Barbara Franklin, PER,PDD Jason Talbot Ed Michaklowski Sylvia Zakrzewski, Secretary Alan Scott, Tiler Greg Zakrzewski, PER INTERNATIONAL NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, JANUARY) Louise Glenowicz, Co-chair Liz McArthur John Glenowicz, PER, ER Fran Sweeney Ken Elkas, Co-chair Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD Kelly Richie Trina Raucher FRENCH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY) Skip Pichette, Chairman Todd Shanafelt Pat McGrath IRISH NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, MARCH) Barbara Franklin, PDD, PER, Co-Chairman Mary O’Connor Michael Driscoll, Co-Chairman Jim O’Connor JEWISH/AMERICAN NIGHT (2ND TUESDAY, MAY) Liz Levy-McArthur, Co-Chair Scott McArthur, Co-Chair John Glenowicz, PER, ER Louise Glenowicz Barbara Franklin, PER, PDD CHICKEN BARBECUE (JULY) Todd Shanafelt Ken Elkas Sam Lococo, Trustee Buddy Rogers Bob Hewes, Trustee Debbie Rogers Greg Zakrzewski, PER |