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The editor of The Elks Monthly Bulletin makes every effort to accommodate your information. Please try to keep
your message short and to the point. Space is very limited. Thank you.
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ELKS LODGE # 997 BULLETIN
17 SPRING ST., FLORENCE, MA 01062
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
October 2011 Vol. CV No. 7
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IN MEMORIAM
1934~John “Jack” Welch~2011
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EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE:
Members,
Hard to believe we are into the fall already, but the Friday Night dinners are doing great, and are available to all members, and
guests. Why not bring a friend to dinner and show them what we are about. I am pleased to announce that our District Deputy
pre-visit went very well, all our facilities and programs are operating as they should. Many thanks to all of you that came to assist
in it. The next installation of new members will be on October 4, 2011. If you haven't been in a while, it will also be the visitation of
the District Deputy and the dinner will be at 6:00, but you must sign up in the Lodge.
I am pleased to announce and thank PER Greg Zakrzewski , the September Elk of the month for all he has done for our Lodge,
above and beyond what a committee person does. On August 28, due to all the rain in the area, the Lodge was in threat of
flooding. Greg, along with Al Scott, Sam Lococo, and myself, prepared and put sand bags in the doors, as well as picking any
property of the Lodge off the floor to prevent destruction in what might have become a costly situation. Fortunately, the water
never entered the Lodge, but was very close. These are some of the things that make the Elk of the Month.
I have been questioned many times regarding this honor, and I, as other Exalted Rulers, have others that assist and make
recommendations for this title. All members are appreciative of all the committees and the work they do, it is often times difficult to
make this decision, but it is just the little extra, or a lot of extra the makes them stand out to myself, and those that assist me in
the decision. Again, Thank you Greg.
Thank you to all of you that assisted making Farmers Night a success, and look forward to seeing you at Italian Night on Tuesday
October 10. This Committee works very hard to provide a great meal of authentic cuisine, and advance ticket purchase are
highly recommended. Don't be shut out, buy them early.
Keep an eye on your bulletin next month, as we are working on a little benefit to those of you that read this, and tell others too
also, can't say any more at this time, will keep you posted.
Fraternally,
John Glenowicz, PER
Exalted Ruler, 997
Secretaries Message:
I don’t know where September went but here comes October!
We attended a very informative DD Clinic on Friday, September 23rd at the Westfield Lodge. It was good to see all our brothers
and sisters from other lodges.
We recently lost another member so our membership is down to 586 with 55 delinquent members. Please, if you have not paid
your 2011-2012 dues, send it in.
If you missed our first Nationality Night, Farmer’s Night, you missed a good spread. Don’t lose out on the next Nationality Night,
Italian Night, it is going to be a delicious meal as usual so get your tickets before they are all sold out!
In this mailing you will find the annual Turkey Raffle tickets so drop them off with your donation in the box provided in the lounge
area of the club or mail them in.
Fraternally,
Sylvia Zakrzewski
Bi-annual Buck-A-Week Dinner:
The bi-annual Buck-a-Week Dinner and drawing will be held on Thursday October 20th, 2011 at the Lodge. Please notice that
the date is on Thursday, not a Friday. This change is to accommodate our caterer. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. Due to
the popularity of this function and in order to seat as many people as possible, only ticket holders may participate.
Unfortunately, guests can no longer be invited. Also, it is mandatory that if you plan to attend you make a reservation prior to
the cut-off date of Friday October 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM. Because of the limited seating capacity, no more than 200 can be
served. So, call early and we hope to see you there for a fun evening.
Mike O’Brien
BAW Chairman
PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
Proposed Proposer
Patricia Nichols Donna Baldwin
Christopher Laplante R. Wayne Laplante
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Turkey Raffle Tickets:
As you can see, enclosed with this months bulletin are the
tickets for the annual turkey raffle. The revenue generated
by these tickets, along with the turkey dinner and the
Christmas raffle, help to defray the cost of the food baskets
that the lodge donates to families in need. Any lodge
member who knows of someone in need can submit that
person’s information to the lodge and a food basket
containing: a turkey, a loaf of bread, potatoes, squash,
cranberry sauce, gravy, butter, milk and pie will be assembled
for request submitted to the lodge. We just ask that the
person requesting the basket please deliver it.
Friday Night Dinners:
Dinners have resumed and remain quite popular. We hope
that our volunteer kitchen staff was able to relax and have
some fun during the summer break because the members are
ready to put you all back to work on Friday evenings! And
Linda’s cookies have been missed. Please remember that on
the Friday before a holiday weekend, we will not be serving
dinner. There will be no dinner on Friday October 7th, due to
the Columbus Day holiday on Monday October 10th.
Nationality Night:
Italian Night is coming! Tuesday October 11th @ 6:00 pm,
please join us for a little taste of Italy. The evening will begin
with a tasty buffet filled with the flavors of Italy. Follow the
delicious buffet with a wonderful meal featuring our chef’s best
Italian cuisine. There will be raffles and games of chance.
Tickets are just $12 per person and are available at the lodge in
the members lounge area. Bring family and friends, the more
the merrier! Mangiare! (Eat Up!)
Sickness & Distress
Charlie Paquette Bud Duseau Peter Turban, PER
Bob Cahillane, PER Chuck Labby
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Items for Monthly Bulletin:
The deadline for the November bulletin is Sunday October
23rd @ 6:00 pm. You can leave items in the “Bulletin”
mailbox at the lodge or you can reach me @ 413-586-4154.
Jane Patenaude, Bulletin Editor
2011-LODGE OFFICERS-2012
John Glenowicz, PER Exalted Ruler
Dick Bart, PER E. Leading Knight
Vacant E. Loyal Knight
Susan Farrell E. Lecturing Knight
Sylvia Zakrzewski Secretary
Michael O’Brien Treasurer
Alan Scott Tiler
Raymond Capers, PER Esquire
Michael Kolemba Inner Guard
Louise Glenowicz Chaplain
Trustees
Sam Lococo Jane Kabat
Edward Cooper Robert Hewes
John Cotton, PER
October 2011 Calendar of Events
Tuesday October 4th~Regular Meeting~7:00 pm
Monday October 10th~Columbus Day~Regular Lounge Hours
Tuesday October 11th~Italian Night~6:00 pm
Friday October 14th~Dinner in the Lounge~5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Monday October 17th~House Committee Meeting~5:30 pm
Tuesday October 18th~Trustees Meeting~6:00 pm
Tuesday October 18th~Regular Meeting~7:00 pm
Thursday October 20th~Buck-A-Week Dinner~6:30 pm
Friday October 21st~Dinner in the Lounge~5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Friday October 28th~Dinner in the Lounge~5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Every Wednesday Night ~ BINGO
BINGO HELP NEEDED ANY WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
STOP AND CHECK OUT WHAT IS GOING ON, THERE IS A
PLACE FOR EVERYONE!
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ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Awards
Eligibility:
Any high school senior who is a U.S. Citizen is eligible. Male and female students compete separately for identical awards.
Applications are available through the Northampton Lodge of Elks #997 or by contacting Barbara Franklin at 586-7121. The
applications are due back to the Northampton Lodge of Elks #997 no later than December 2, 2011. More information can be
found at www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
Children of Members of Elks
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards
Date available 9/1/11 Date Due 1/1/12 at Northampton Lodge of Elks #997
Judged on merit
These are available to children, stepchildren, grandchildren or step-grandchildren or legal wards of an Elk member. The state of
Massachusetts will award 7 awards of $1000/yr for 4 yrs. Students should apply through the related members’ Elks lodge.
The application is available only online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
Elks National Foundation Emergency Education Fund Grants
Date available: All year Date Due: New applications July1 to December 31,2011
Renewal applications July1 to October 31, 2011
Renewable grants typically in the $1000 to $3000 range. One-year educational grants available to children of Elks who are
deceased or totally incapacitated.
Applicant must be unmarried and under the age of 23 on the date that the application is signed and attending an American
School/College/University as a full time (12 semester hours) undergraduate student.
The application is available through the Northampton Lodge of Elks #997. Contact Barbara Franklin at 586-7121.
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All Students
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student
Date available 9/01/10 Date Due 12/1/2010
Judged on 1000 points: Scholarship 500, Leadership 400, Financial need 100
These are available to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Male and Female students compete separately for identical
awards. The Elks National Foundation awards $2,216,000 to a total of 500 four-year awards to high school seniors nationwide.
1st place is &60,000 ($15,000/yr to a male and a female graduate). The state of Massachusetts will award 19 $4000 awards
($1000/yr) and 82 State awards of $800 for one year.
The application is available through the local lodge of Elks, also online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars. The
applications must be returned to the lodge in the district in which the student resides.
Massachusetts Elks Association Scholarship Program
Date available 10/1/10 Date Due 2/1/11
Judged on demonstrated
financial need, scholastic aptitude and good citizenship.
These are available to any student. Grants may be renewed yearly, for up to four years, based on continued demonstration of
financial need and academic achievement. Scholarship assistance shall be for the purpose of enabling the beneficiary to
secure an education in a four (4) year undergraduate college. No assistance will be provided to any student who is already
receiving in excess of $15,000 in scholarship grants. (The term “scholarship grants” shall not be construed to include work-
study earnings or repayable student loans.)
The application is available through the local lodge of Elks. The applications must be returned to the lodge in the
district in which the student resides.
Massachusetts Elks Association “Vocational” Grant Scholarship Program
Date available 10/1/10 Date Due 3/1/11
These one year grants of $1000 are available to any full-time students enrolled in a two year vocational technical course in a
school or college leading to a Terminal Associates Degree, Certificate or Diploma, but less than a Bachelors Degree. This is
not for part-time or night school students. (Students may reapply for a Grant for their second year.)
Graduating High School Seniors, students who desire training or retraining, High School Diploma or GED is NOT required. The
Applicant must be an American Citizen or Naturalized Citizen. There is NO age requirement.
The application is available through the local lodge of Elks. The applications must be returned to the lodge in the
district in which the student resides.
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