MEA State President, Roger M. Normandeau is a resident of Springvale, Maine. He was born in Sanford, and raised in Lebanon, Maine. He is a member of the Sanford Lodge of Elks #1470 and has been since 1994. He is married to Monique Christopher Normandeau and together they have one son and two daughters.

After graduating from Noble High School in 1978, Roger served honorably for three years in the United States Army. Upon completion of his service he was employed by the Department of Defense at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and has been there for twenty-nine years.

Roger’s private life includes playing golf and traveling with Monique. Roger and Monique enjoy spending time with family and especially with their two granddaughters.

Roger’s involvement with the Sanford Lodge of Elks began in 1992 when his son joined the Boy Scout Troop which was sponsored by the lodge. With a desire to give back to the community Roger became a member of the Sanford Lodge of Elks in 1994. He is actively involved with the community activities conducted the lodge.  Roger became an officer of the lodge and was elected to be Exalted Ruler during the 1999-2000 year.  He was selected as DDGER for Maine Coastal for the 2005-2006 year.

In the Maine Elks Association, Roger Normandeau has served as an officer since 2000; as Trustee 2000 - 2001, as Treasurer 2001 - 2006, and has been a vice president for the past three years. He and Monique thoroughly enjoy all the work of the Association and cherish the wonderful friendships they have made along the way.

Roger's theme for this year is “Bettering Lives through Community Service.” With that thought in mind he hopes to increase the awareness of the Maine communities of the good that Elks do every day.

Roger and Monique are very much looking forward to traveling around the state of Maine meeting new friends and catching up with old ones while spreading the idea that service to your community benefits everyone.

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