Three Lodges Work together for MCCP Family Picnic

On August 21, 2010, the York Elks Lodge, with support from the Wells and Dover, NH Elks Lodges held their 10th Annual "Dave Bedell Day" MCCP Family picnic at York Wild Kingdom. Four Hundred people took part in the event, of which three hundred sixty were families from the Maine Children's Cancer Program, a major project of the Maine Elks Association.

The event began at 10 AM, where the families could tour the park to see the animals on display. Rides opened at 12 Noon. Hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, ice cream, and soda were served by members of the York, Wells, and Dover Elk Lodges. A raffle drawing took place as well, with all proceeds to benefit the cancer program.

The event was named after "Dave Bedell," a charter member of the York Lodge who was instrumental in developing the program.

Pictured above are L-R: Past State President Robert Carr of the York Lodge, MCCP Board Member Kathleen Cotterly, Dover Emblem Club Past President Deborah McDonald, and York Member Gordon Kennedy.

Car Show Held to Benefit Veterans
From Randy Gerry, Waterville Elks Lodge

On August 15th, the Waterville Elks Lodge joined the Rusty Nuts Car Club for the second year in a row to raise money for the Togus VA Veterans Recreation Fund.

We cooked beans and served food for approximately 900 people on a sunny wonderful day. There were about 430 cars and motorcycles for the show and fundraiser for the Veterans.

I challenge more Elks to come and enjoy this parade of vehicles and veterans, plus great food and support our Veterans. This is my 3rd year and would not miss this great function put on by the Rusty Nuts Car Club at the Togus Veterans Hospital.
 

Picture above are L-R: Racheal and Ron Bourgoin, Bob Reid and Betty Pelletier and Randy and Barb Gerry not available for the photo was Butch Poissonnier who cooked the beans.

October State Meeting in Ellsworth

Even though it's still Summer, plans are being made for the MEA State Meeting in October; to be held at the Ellsworth Elks Lodge. The dates are October 2-3, 2010.

Accommodations have been arranged at two area hotels. The Colonial Inn, which sits adjacent to the Ellsworth Lodge, and the Ramada Inn approximately a mile up the road. Members are encouraged to make their reservation early, as the rooms may fill up due to the Fall Foliage season.

Colonial Inn (667-5548) $68 per night
Ramada Inn (667-9341) $109 per night

The Lodge is currently planning for the MEA State President Visitation on Saturday, October 2, 2010. A choice of Prime Rib or Baked Stuffed Haddock are on the menu, and the Lodge requests that if you plan to attend, to call the Lodge at 667-3073 to let them know your meal preference by the last week in September at the latest. This is important for planning purposes.

A Chinese Auction will take place following the dinner, with the proceeds to benefit the Elks National Foundation. Donations of items for the auction will be welcome.

Additional details will be sent to the Lodges soon.

State President & First Lady Preferences now online

The preference list for MEA State President Roger Normandeau and First Lady Monique are now available online here: http://www.maineelks.org/preferences.html

This information can be useful in planning an upcoming State President visitation to your Lodge.

PRIORITY!!!!!!! If your lodge allows smoking, State President Roger and First Lady Monique would prefer a non-smoking event if possible. First Lady Monique has Asthma issues and if there is smoking they may not be able to stay for the whole evening."

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