Maine Elks Association

Public Relations Committee Newsbriefs -12/06/07

Maine Elks Association Newsbriefs

Skowhegan-Madison Elks Hold Benefit Dinner
From Mike Lange, Central District Chairman-Public Relations



SKOWHEGAN - More than 100 people jammed the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge on Friday, Nov. 30 for a benefit meal meal for two members who lost their home to a fire on Thanksgiving weekend.

The meal and 50-50 raffle raised nearly $1,200 to assist Exalted Ruler Julie Washburn and Bob Meckley. In addition, two baskets overflowed with household goods for the couple and a third one was filled with treats for Meckley's golden retriever, Mandy, who was rescued from the blaze by Skowhegan firefighters.

Many Elks from the Augusta, Gardiner, Rumford and Farmington lodges attended the function along with dozens of family members and friends. According to District Deputy Roy Bolton, who chaired the event, 12 to 15 Elks members were involved in the meal preparation, ticket sales, serving and clean-up.
A second benefit dinner will be held on Friday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. The meal will consist of a beef stew dinner with all the fixings and the cost is $7 per person.

For more information, contact the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge at 474-3111 or elks2531@beeline-online.net

Pictured above at the Nov. 30 benefit at the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge to assist Exalted Ruler Julie Washburn and Bob Meckley was a huge success. Pictured (left to right) are Susan Lord, Washburn's sister; Washburn, Meckley; Richard Corson, Washburn's father; and Jen Washburn, the Exalted Ruler's daughter-in-law.

From the Exalted Ruler’s Message in the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Bulletin:

As most of you already know, Bob and I lost our home to a fire recently.  We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for their love and support. While it has been a difficult time for us, we are so grateful for the help we have received from our own members and Elks from other lodges. It really proves that “Elks care and Elks share.”

Julie Washburn, ER

Raffle Calendar Winners for December 2007

Sanford Elks Pay Tribute to Departed Members



The Sanford Elks remembered fifteen departed members on December 2, 2007, which was Elks Memorial Sunday. The ceremony was held at 1:00 PM with many family members in attendance. Frank Rickers daughter, Francis, was our organist for the ceremony. The Emblem Club along with other members and some officers made up the choir. After the ceremony, family members were given the candles which represented their loved one. The Emblem Club provided a light luncheon after the ceremony. The Sanford Elks would like to send out a warm remembrance to all the Maine Lodges and their departed members this Holiday Season.

ENF Offers Donors a Variety of Giving Methods

Chicago, Ill—The Elks National Foundation offers a variety of giving methods to create hassle-free options and preferred convenience for our donors. Each of the giving methods outlined below makes it easy to support the ENF.

Pledge: Choose the total amount you would like to pledge and give according to your selected installment schedule. Installments must be at least $10. You can request lb receive pledge reminders in the mail, and submit your pledge payment by check or credit card.

Online Donation: Support the ENF any time of day from the convenience of your own home. To donate online, go to www. elks.org/donate.

Tribute Gift (Memorial/Honor): Contribute to the ENF in memory of or in honor of friends, colleagues and loved ones, either by mail or online. For more information, visit www.elks.org/enf/tributegifts.cfm .

Recurring Gifts: Establish a monthly gift to the ENF via credit card or direct debit from your bank account. Members of the Recurring Gift Club receive a special gift and are listed in the online Recurring Gift Club Honor Roll. Visit www.elks.org/enf/recurringclub.cfm  for more details and to view the Honor Roll.

Matching Gifts

Double the impact of your gift through your employer, even if you’re retired. Contact your Human Resources department to learn if your company sponsors a corporate giving program, or visit www.rnatchinggifts.corn/elks .

Payroll Deduction and the CFC

Opt to have a pre-determined dollar amount deducted monthly from your paycheck as a gift to the ENF. Government employees can now support the ENF with payroll deductions through the Combined Federal Campaign. Contact your Human Resources department to learn more.

Alternative Online Giving Options: Give to the ENF when buying and selling on eBay through MissionFish, when shopping online through iGive.corn or GiveBackArnerica.com and by turning American

Express membership reward points into a donation. Visit www.elks.org/enf/AlternativeOnlineGiving.cfrn

  learn more.

Planned Gifts: Leave your legacy to the future through a planned gift to the ENF. Examples include: charitable bequests, gifts of appreciated stock and gifts of life insurance. For more information about these and other planned gifts, visit www.elks.org/enf/plannedgiving .

For more information about the various methods of giving to the Elks National Foundation, visit www.elks.org/enf/givingmethodacfm. The ENF constantly strives to improve its service to donors and welcomes feedback regarding its online resources. To share questions or comments about the ENF website, please email enf@elks.org.