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| John Amen, President Colorado Elks Association |
Congratulations to the District Deputy Designates, Malcolm Freeberg, CNW; James Boyer, CSE; Phill Romero, MTN; Ken Balltrip, Sr., North; Dennis Morgan, South; and PSP Piper Holton, West. Your important work is ahead. Welcome to Allen Lenort, Grand Lodge Ritual Committee designate.
The highlight of the Sunday Morning business session reports was the presentation and recognition of the 50 (or so) young gentlemen who have assisted and helped our veterans passing through Denver International Airport on their way to and from the DAV winter sports clinic for disabled Veterans. These worthy volunteers who help our American Veterans were a class act and we extend our greatest appreciation to them for helping on this important project. Colorado Elks are building a positive national reputation for service to our Veterans.
Thank you to our State Sponsor, Hon. Dwayne Rumney for your astute guidance and wisdom.
Marcia and I are pleased to report that a few weeks ago we completed Lodge visit No. 52 on our odyssey to visit each of the 54 Elks Lodges in Colorado during our four year run of visitations. It has been a great ride and we have had the wonderful opportunity to criss-cross our beautiful state with the loss of only two vehicle wind shields in the process. Thank you, Lord, for guiding us safely over many Colorado mountain passes in the dead of winter. We now have two visits left at this writing and will complete them in the month of May, 2012.
Also in May, Marcia and I will attend the annual Spring convention of the Wyoming Elks Association to be held in Riverton. We look forward to establishing new friendships with many Wyoming Elks and seeing the new Wyoming State President installed.
The 2011-12 Lodge year is now in the books. Congratulations to those Lodges that recorded a plus membership and those that met the Grand Exalted Ruler's call of at least $4.50 in ENF donations. Colorado achieved the goal of improving to the 17th state in the nation in donation rankings and we had a best ever of 51 of 54 Lodges making the $4.50 per member donation level. Thank you Colorado Elks and Chair, Tom Root, for the great job you do.
We look forward to seeing you at the National Elks Convention session to be held in Austin Texas, July 1 through 5, 2012. We are expecting a great session with many business items to be handled -- and some fun too!
Do not forget our three themes for the year: Membership, Membership, and Membership!
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Please feel free to call or stop by any of our lodges throughout the state for membership or any other information. As Elks, we are extremely proud of this Association and our mission as stated by our Grand Exalted Ruler: "Elks give from the heart!" ♥
That's it for now. Marcia says "hello." We hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
John Amen, President
Colorado Elks Association
Memorial Day BBQ at Denver VA Nursing Home
(Elks Volunteers Needed)
Memorial Day -- Monday, May 28, 2012
This event will take place atDenver VA Medical Center
1055 Clermont
Denver, CO
[Click here for a map and directions]
Volunteers are needed and should show up by 10 AM. If interested please contact Don Schaefer, Deputy VAVS Representative at 303-973-8516 (home) or 303-748-7674 (cell) for more information.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Honor Our Veterans Event at Lakewood Lodge No. 1777
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Poker Run to Benefit State Ritual Team CANCELED
Friday, May 25, 2012
Murder in Sin City: Murder Mystery at Littleton Lodge No. 1650
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