Lewiston Elks Lodge #371

NEWSLETTER
April 2015

2015-16 Officers Dear Brother and Sister Elks,

Roger Paradis Spring brings change to the season as it brings change to the
Exalted Ruler
Elks. As the warm weather grows new vegetation and enthusi-
Jeff Caron asm, it also welcomes new Officers and excitement to Lewis-
Leading Knight ton Elks Lodge 371.
Claire Davis
Loyal Knight To the outgoing Officers I would like to thank you all for all
you have done over the last several years. We are sure as the
Adam Hart new Officers move forward that your help and guidance will
Lecturing Knight
be greatly appreciated. As all organizations move forward over
Vivian Matkivich the years, experiences of the past and ideas of the new, work
Esquire together to continue to keep this lodge and all it does for the community growing and
Adriane Kramer moving forward.
Secretary
To the new Officers I know it will be a pleaser working with you. Already this dedicated
Rita Ouellette and motivated group has begun with fund raising events. March brought a vendor fair
Treasurer
which was a great success. There will be another Vendor fair / Indoor yard sale on April
Martin Bailey 12.
Chaplain

Bob Cote
Fundraising is not limited to the Officers of the Lodge. The backbone of the Elks are the
Inner Guard members themselves. Over the last couple of months many members have expressed a
desire to volunteer and be involved in the activities of the lodge. In the coming months
Tiler thanks to these volunteers there will be shows, lobster feeds and many more fun activi-
Ronald Cyr
ties. Hopefully all Elk members will be able to participate in theses activities either as a
Belinda Ashworth helper or enjoying the event. If you have an idea for a fund raiser or fun activity for the
Trustee Lodge please bring it to our attention. You can email me at [email protected].
Liana Pinard
Trustee Whether you are a long time member or a new member please stop by and visit your
Lodge. For those of you who haven't been here in a while, Friday nights are a very fun
Mike Aube
Trustee
night. We start the evening with an affordable meal usually $5.00 to $12.00 depending
on the meal, and finish the night with Karaoke and Dance. Stop in and see what you've
been missing
Lodge Wish List
The lodge is in need of several Thank you all for your support.
items that you might have
available for donation. Sincerely yours in Elkdom,
We realize some are a little Roger Paradis,
pricey—but you never know Exalted Ruler.
until you ask.
Plow Truck w/plow
Lewiston Elks Function Hall discounts are available to Lewiston Elk members.
Picnic Table
Paper Plates Call today for your wedding receptions, retirement party, anniversary celebration,
Paper Towels& Napkins luncheon, holiday banquet, or any other gathering that you want to be memorable.
Toilet Paper Contact Marge Carter at [email protected] or 784-4801.
Plastic Table Cloths (any size or color) Discounts, by contract approved by the membership, are available to those who
Copy Paper have been members of the Lewiston Elks Lodge for a period of at least one year.
 From the Secretary From the Treasurer
Dear Members,
Happy April Everyone!!
My name is Rita Ouellette, and it is an honor
I am your new Lodge Secretary and I have found this job to be joining the Lewiston Elks Lodge #371
not only to be challenging, but insightful on how the lodge officers as the new Treasurer. I currently
is ran. work in the front office at Central Distributors,
Although we love our Friday night fun, it is my job to en- and was previously employed at Central
sure the membership is up to date and to make sure the Maine Credit Union for 12 years in the ac-
lodge is running smoothly, (this is why I am hidden in the counting department. Having been a Lewiston
dungeon on Fridays). This is not a job that I have been resident since childhood, I am very interested
trained for nor have had much pass down from, but be as- in the works that the Elks is involved with on
sured that I am doing my best and will continue to push a local community level, and am impressed by
forward as we have a new board and new ideas to have the services and support they provide to veter-
fun in the following year. ans and children, as well as those deserving
I have all your membership cards ready and hope to see individuals within our area. I look forward to
everyone at some point to come pick them up! Please if I being a part of such a well-established and
have not met you before, introduce yourself and tell me a philanthropic organization.
little about you. Also, the lodge is going to be having a
membership drive every month with prizes to be won, so Lodge Treasurer
keep your eyes out at the lodge for details. We look for- Rita Ouellette
ward to seeing you at all our fundraising events, including
our Yard Sale / Vendor Day April 12 from 9am-2pm with
tables still available. We would like to do a scrapbooking Update emails
and primitive chalk night also. If you are interested in any In an effort to save on the monthly news
of these items, please feel free to email me letters, if you have an email address, would
at [email protected]. Have a Happy Easter and I you please send it to us and we can send
look forward to meeting everyone! your news letter via email. Thank you for
cooperation. Send to rpara-
Lodge Secretary [email protected]
Adriane Kramer

BINGO Update
I would like to thank Tony Passalaqua for stepping up and volunteering to work Bingo. Tony got a little
guidance from John for a couple of weeks and is now doing it and doing a great job. Hang in there Tony it
will get easier. I would like to give a really BIG THANK YOU to Scott Bussier for stepping up and real-
ly taking charge at Bingo on March 25th. Scott touched every aspect of running Bingo that day.
Bingo is always in need of Volunteers. If you have some time to help out don't be shy. Without Bingo it
would be nearly impossible to keep the Lodge afloat

2014-15
Outstanding Volunteer
Lysanne Doucette

2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 Check out our

Officer of the Elk of the Year Citizen of the Outstanding Lewiston Elks
Year Roger Paradis Year Member facebook page
Marge Carter Laurie Ouellette Dick Guerette
 2015-2016
Calendar of Events

New events and dates will be added as they are scheduled and are subject to change

Board of Directors Monday 4-13-15 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting Monday 4-13-15 7:00 PM

Board of Directors Monday 4-13-15 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting Monday 4-27-15 7:00 PM

Beano every Wednesday noon

Music and Karaoke with DJ Roger Paradis 4/3/2015 Vegatable Lasagna

Installation of Officers-Spaghetti Dinner followed by Music and
4/10/2015 $5.00
Karaoke with DJ Roger Paradis
Vendor Fair 4/12/2015 Free Event
Music and Karaoke with DJ Roger Paradis 4/17/2015 Shepard's Pie
Basil Cream Chicken Breast w/ potato
Music and Karaoke with DJ Roger Paradis 4/24/2015
& vegetables
Mother Day Show 5/9/2015 Tickets on sale soon—FMI-see below
Vendor Fair 4/12/2015 Free Event
Flag Day Ceremony 06/14/15 Free Event--no ticket needed
Lobster Feed 07/11/15 Tickets on sale soon
Lobster Feed 08/22/15 Tickets on sale soon

Elks Memorial Service 12/06/15 Free Event--no ticket needed

Mother Day Show

Every year the Lewiston Elks Lodge has a Mothers Day Ceremony to honor our Mothers. This year we
will be doing things a little different. We will be having a Dinner and Show on Saturday May 9th. Bring
the Mothers in your families and enjoy an evening together. Tickets will be available soon at $20.00 per
person. Includes dinner and show. Hope to see you all.
 Lewiston Elks Lodge #371
1675 Lisbon St
Lewiston ME 04240
207-784-4801

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Saturday 11 to 4 pm

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