Rumford Elks 862 News 

Exalted Ruler's Message

Hi Everyone!

  Well, Dick and I are back from National Convention in Orlando.  The weather was great  - 89 to 97 degrees and no humidity.

  Thanks, Bill Ruff for the “Ribeye” on June 30.  I've heard nothing but good reports on how excellent everything was and the ribeye being very tender.

  On Saturday, August 21 we will be having “NASCAR Nite”.  The race is at 7:30 p.m., so watch the lodge bulletin board and newspapers for more information about a lunch and other details.   On Tuesday, July 27 we initiated David McCafferty as our newest member.  Congratulations, Dave.  He was sponsored by Marie Paterson.

  We sent whoopee pies, cookies, and brownies up to Rapid River for the Vets that were going up there from July 19-24 for some fly fishing.  They had good weather.  Thank you to Don Richard,  Debi Briggs, Dee Welch and myself for donating and baking.  This is part of the wounded vets program.

  I  hope those of you with computers enjoy getting your newsletter online. Debi has worked at getting it up and running, but some came back so if you didn't receive yours check with Debi to see if you gave her the correct e-mail address or maybe you changed it since you gave it to her.

  We have a new bartender on board.  Welcome, Sara Rock!

  On Saturday, September 11 we will be having a Flag Retirement Ceremony.  So if you or someone you know has a American worn flag that needs to be disposed of properly, bring it to the lodge.  There is a box by the door.

  I would like to have a PERs and spouses picnic at the lodge on Sunday, August 22.  If interested in attending, please let me know and I will be calling for help.

Fraternally,

Sandee Welch, PER

Exalted Ruler

Inkjet and toner cartridge collections

  To everyone who has been calling us for pick-up or dropping off their empty inkjet and toner cartridges: thank you, and don't stop collecting them! Maine Children's Cancer Program is a very good program. It has helped many young children in this area.

  Thanks to Swift River Health Care, Oxford Federal Credit Union, Dr. Everett and Cameron, Carey Associates and the Eagles Club for their participation.  

  It doesn't cost you a thing to participate as the empty cartridges just get thrown away.Please help out and bring them to the lodge or give us a call and we will pick them up.  Once again, thanks to all who help us! (Debi and Sandee)

From the secretary's desk

  Last month the first electronic newsletter was available for members with email. If you received one and did not respond, please let me know if I have the right email address or not.  If you have an email address and would like to receive your newsletter by email, please contact me at briggsie1990@yahoo.com.

  Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather that we have been having!

  Our current membership is 310.  We have initiated 6 new members, accepted 2 reinstatements, and one member has passed away.  We have one more application in the works.  Keep up the proposing of members!!! Remember to get a picture so others know who they are voting on.

  We still have 28 members who are in arrears, so please send your dues in soon!  If there is a reason you are not paying, please contact me.   Members in arrears are Chris Bean, Olin Bernard, Robert Bernard, Lee Brown, Robert Carrier, Donald Cummings, Frederick Detheridge, Pamela Duguay, Thomas Gaudet,  Jeffrey Gaudette, Donald Gilbert, Duane Gilbert, William Hanson, John Hargraves, Tracey Higley, Daniel Hodge, William Jordan, Kenneth Kelley, Larry Labonte, James Mayo, Dale Pellerin, Mark Pitts, Scott Pitts, Ryan Plante, Michael Richard, Daniel Richard, Ellie Theriault, and Jerrold Thibodeau.   If you see any of these members, please remind them to come in and pay their dues.   

Blast from the Past Aug. 25

Bill Murphy and Bebe Belanger are at it once again.  It's Italian sandwich night on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30.  Get a foot-long for $5 and family size for $10.  (Family size needs to be pre-ordered) Come on down for good food and great fun! Eat in or take outs are available.

Recipes Needed

The State Maine Children's Cancer Committee is sponsoring a cookbook with all proceeds going to MCCP. If you have any recipe of any kind that you would like to submit, please send them to the lodge attention to Sandee Welch or drop them off at the lodge when you're in. Deadline is September 1st. So Hurry and bring them in so you don't forget!

What's Happening

Aug. 15: District Deputy clinic, Skowhegan-Madison Lodge, 10 a.m.

Aug. 21: NASCAR Night. Check bulletin board for details

Aug. 22: PER picnic

Aug. 24: Trustees, governing body and lodge meetings

Aug. 25: Italian sandwich night