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2013-14 Officers
Michael AubeExalted Ruler
Pieter Staples
Leading Knight
Adriane KramerLoyal Knight
Liana PinardLecturing Knight
Rick TibbetsEsquire
John Wyman
Secretary
Marge Carter
Treasurer
Martin Bailey
Chaplin
Claire DavisInner Guard
Ed McClureTiler
Belinda AshworthTrustee
Bob PinardTrustee
Robert GauvinTrustee
November 2013
Here we are in November and many of our snowbirds have already leftor will be leaving us soon. Dont forget to think of us in whatever hot
and sunny climate you are in. We will be missing you.
October was a fun filled month highlighted with the State President
Dwayne and First Lady Barbara Guys visit.
For the past five years we have planned theState Presidents visit on the same night as
the Variety Show because this is a guaranteed
great time. And this year was no exception.To a sold out house the cast and crew of the Legends Variety show out-
did themselves again. The talent we have in our Lodge never ceases toamaze meI am in awe. Lina and Steve Hussey, Lysanne Doucette and the rest of the Legends
put on a fantastic show that will be talked about for months. You are the best and Thank You for
making our Lodge look goodI was very proud to be Exalted Ruler that night.
October was the Local, District, and State Soccer Shoot events. And I am very
happy to announce that Lewiston Lodge has a young man who has made it throug
all these, and will be representing the Lodge in the Boys U-10 division in the Re-gional Soccer Shoot against six other States in Auburn MA on November 9th.
Congratulations and good luck to Jay Hawkes, grandson of Elk Bonita Childs, weare all rooting for you.
November is Veterans Month and as Elks we celebrate our Veterans throughout th
month. Please remember our Vets on their special day November 11thand all month long, because
we as Americans have a lot to be thankful for because of sacrifices the brave men and women who
have and are still fighting for our freedom have made. Also please come to the Lodge on Novembe
24thfor the Flag Burning Ceremony (see From the First Lady on page 2 for more information)it is a very
symbolic service that is real cool to see.
Friday November 15this new member initiation night. Please come by and say hi to your new
brother and sister Elks as well as have some food and listen to great music. Friday November 22nd
will be Turkey bowlinghit some bowling pins with a Cornish Game Henyou could win a turkeyand have a blastit is really quite funny.
November is hunting season and I am very happy about that, whereas Maureen is not. So if you are
a hunter be safe and good luck, if you are the significant other of a hunter, pray they get their deer th
first day so you can stop worrying.
Happy Thanksgiving
Yours in Elkdom
Michael R. Aube Exalted Ruler
Lodge Wish List
The lodge is in need of several
items that you might have
available for donation. Werealize some are a little
priceybut you never know.
Snow Blower
Chinet Plates-all sizes
Salt/Pepper/Sugar
Plastic Utensils
Steak KnivesSingle Cup Coffee Maker
Lewiston Elks Function Hall discounts are available to Lewiston Elk members.
Call today for your wedding receptions, retirement party, anniversary celebration,
luncheon, holiday banquet, or any other gathering that you want to be memorable
Contact John Wyman at elks371hallrental@gmail.com or 784-4801.
Mike, Maureen, First Lady Barbara, State President
Dwayne, Roberta, and Claris Ranger
Jay & George Jones Soccer
Shoot Director
Couldnt resist me and the showgirls
Roxanne and JulieI am a lucky guy
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From the First Lady
Welcome November,
This month the Elks celebrate the Men and Women who have served our country so gallantly. The Elks have a very touching Flag
Retirement (burning) ceremony that shows the due respect to our flag, the symbol that so many men and women have served and
fought for.
When: November 24th
Where: Lewiston Elks Lodge
Time: 12:00 noon Ceremony (this ceremony lasts about 20 min)Dress: Veterans and service members may come in uniform but others can wear whatever they want. This is an outside event so
dress accordingly.
Why: There are many flags that are disposed of improperly and without the respect they deserve.
Price: FreeFood: The ceremony will be followed by a free Lunch. If you are interested, bring a dish.
Other: If you or a friend have a Flag that you would like properly disposed of, please
bring it with you or by the Lodge
and it will be included in the Ceremony.
From the SecretaryWe have a couple of bylaw changes that need to be
acted upon. It appears that they had been read at
meetings last year as well as published in the news-
letter. However, as sometimes happens, due toevents within the lodge, the changes were never
voted upon by the membership. The changes will be
read on the floor at the last meeting of October andvoted on at the first meeting of November. The first
change concerns the reinstatement fee; it was recom-mended in July 2012 that we waive the reinstatement
fee for any member who had been dropped in the
previous 5 years. The change was read on the floorand published but never voted upon. The second
change concerns the adoption of the short form ritual
for meetings and initiation. While this has been
voted on at a membership meeting, no evidence ofthe change being published can be located. See the
insert for the bylaw changes .
As we enter into the holiday season and begin to
think about resolutions for 2014, I would ask you to
take a moment to consider becoming more active in
our Lodge. I am including a list of committees andthe current chairperson. If you would like more in-
formation, please contact myself, ER Mike, or the
committee chair. There are many ways to help out
writing a letter, making a phone call, suggesting anactivity and some of these only take a few minutes.
The list is printed below; you may wish to cut it out
and post it on your refrigerator door.
The first Sunday of December is Elk Memorial Ser-
vice. This is a day where we gather to remember our
deceased Brother and Sister Elks. I am the chairper-
son for the event and could certainly use some assis-
tance in planning. Please let me know if you canhelp.
Yours in Elkdom,
John Wyman
From the TreasurerHello Lewiston Elks #371 members!
Some of you have seen me around the
Lodge for the last year. I have been theTreasurer since late September of the Kath
leen Cotterly fiscal year and remained to
work with the Mike Aube suite. I haveenjoyed this work and the best part is hav-
ing money to pay our bills! Through the
efforts of all the dedicated volunteers, we
have been able to tackle some pretty hefty
payables like insurances, city taxes, ac-
countant fees and many more. It feels gooto see our accounts payable reduced to a
manageable number. We are half-way
through this year and we're doing GREAT
On another note, there will be something
special occurring this month: MARKYOUR CALENDARS! LET "THE MED
CARE MAN" HELP YOU REVIEW
YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS. Rick
George, "The Medicare Man," will present
a seminar on Medicare, Tuesday, Novem-ber 12 at 6:30 p.m. Rick is an Independen
Agent, representing Aetna, Martin's Point
and United Healthcare's Medicareplans. Come and let him tell you what 201
changes will mean for you and let him help
you find a plan that works best for you and
your health. There is no charge for this
event, folks, and it's not costing the Lodge
anything. Please come. This is importantfor those of us who are retired and those of
you who may be retiring soon. Munchies
will be available and the bar will open afte
the meeting.
Sincerely, Marge Carter, Treasurer
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Lodge
Lodge of Sorrows
Robert Gladeau
Awaiting Initiation
Geoffrey Caron--Mike Aube
Robert Cote--Steve Hussey
Deloris Fellner--Karen Staples
Mark Ferguson--Mike Aube
Paul Fournier--Steve Hussey
Rose Lamontagne--Steve Hussey
Rita Rochele Ouellette--AdrianeKramer
Ruchard Parent--Steve Hussey
John Reid--Mike Aube
Joseph Zarrilli--Richard Wright
Proposition for Reinstatement
none
Up for Life Members
none
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2013-2014
Calendar of Events
New events and dates will be added as they are scheduled
You can never say Thank Youenough to all of the wonderful volunteers and donors who have been able to lend a hand.This Volunteer Corner is another way to show our appreciation. Without the help of these great volunteers we would
have never been able to have such successful events. Thank You AgainFriday Nights, State Presidents Visit, Think Pink, Soccer Shoot...
Without the help of these great volunteers we would have never been able to have such a successful evening.Thank You Again
Lina Hussey Candy Barnett Julie Goff Cindy Morin Vivian Matkivich
Steve Hussey Tony Brewer Dan Hutchinson Sandy Poulin Brenda Longtin
Lysanne Doucette Dan Doucette Al Jordan Roger Paradis, DJ Lisa Olmstead
Marge Carter Roxanne Doyer Shirley Jordan Ray Asselin, MC Belinda Ashworth
Roxanne Goulet Sue Dube Charlene LeClair Paul Robitaille Britan Kramer
Ray Bennett Ron LeBlanc Dick Guerrette Liana Pinard Laurie Ouellette
Ed McClure Dodie Vailiauskas Mark Vailiauskas Bob Pinard Louis Ouellette
Wayne Cotterly Kathleen Cotterly Pieter Staples Karen Staples Larry Campbell
Governing Body Monday 11-11-13 No Meeting Veterans Day
Regular Meeting Monday 11-11-13 No Meeting Veterans Day
Board of Directors Monday 11-25-13 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting Monday 11-25-13 7:00 PM
Bingo every Wednesday noon
Pool every Wednesday 7:00 PM
Music and Karoake with DJ Roger Paradis 11/1/2013 Free Event
Music and Karoake with DJ Danny B 11/8/2013 Free Event
The Medicare Man 11/12/2013 6:30 PM Free Event
Music and Karoake with DJ Roger Paradis--New Member Initiation 11/15/2013 Free EventMusic and Karoake with DJ Candy Barnet 11/22/2013 Free Event
Turkey Bowling 11/22/2013 Free Event
Flag Retirement Ceremony-rain or shine (see First Lady letter for more info) 11/24/2014 Free Event
Elks Memorial Service 12/1/2013 Free Event
Members Christmas Party 12/13/2013 Free Event
Kids Christmas Party 12/15/2013 Free Event
New Years Eve Party 12/31/2013 Tickets on sale NOW
Volunteer Appreciation Night 2/1/2014 Free Event
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