Skowhegan-Madison Lodge News

Exalted Ruler's Message

  Greetings, and welcome to one of the busiest months of the year! We start with a benefit Longaberger Basket Bingo for Ron and Cathy Voisine and end with the NASCAR Daytona 500 party, a major fund-raiser for the Veterans' Committee.

  But most importantly, this is the month where we nominate and elect our officers for the 2012-13 lodge year beginning April 1. So be sure to attend the February meetings because your vote does count.

 Elsewhere in this issue you'll see a complete report on our annual ENF banquet and State President's visit. It was a good turnout and I appreciate the support of the membership.

  Plans are being finalized for a St. Patrick's Day dance with a live band on Saturday, March 17 hosted by the Lodge Activities Committee. We are also considering a dinner that evening. So if any other committee is interested in furnishing the meal, see Lodge Activities Committee Chair Michelle Stewart.

Fraternally,

Michael D. (Mike) Lange, Exalted Ruler

Super Bowl Sunday

  Join us Super Bowl Sunday for a big party with food, prizes and fun! Food served starting at 4 p.m. and the game begins around 6:30 p.m. Donation is only $5 per person with all proceeds going toward improvements in the club room.

   Bonus: We have a new 42-inch TV above the bar! Wait till you see it Sunday.

Red Cross Blood Drive

  On Thursday, Feb. 16 there will be a Red Cross blood drive at the lodge from 1-6 p.m. All presenting donors can enter a drawing to win a Burton snowboard, too.

 To make an appointment, just call 1-800-REDCROSS or register online at www.redcrossblood.org.

ENF Banquet

  The ENF Banquet was another success this year with over $2,300 raised for the foundation. First, we'd like to thank State President Wayne Cotterly and First Lady Kathleen for their generous donation. As some donors have asked to remain anonymous, here is a partial listing of those who contributed at the annual event: Bud Philbrick, Candy Clark, In Memory of Geraldine Corson - Mother of PER Julie Meckley,  Bob Meckley, Terry Fortier, Linda Hodgdon, Pat Bragg (first-time donor), John Bragg, Angela Voisine, T.J. and Jessica Hebert (first-time donors), Scott Crosby, David Savoy, Roy and Beth Bolton, Roy Bolton III, Ashley Bolton, Brian and Sue Horsman, Alfred and Muriel Carpenter, Ron and Cathy Voisine, Bob Carroll, Shawn Gronda, Albert Achilli (first-time donor), Luanne Barnes, Tom and Penny Ruksznis (both first-time donors), Nancy Lancaster (first-time donor), Sam Hight (first-time donor), In Memory of Carroll Small - Brother of PDDGER Harold O. Small of the Farmington Lodge; Hunter Poulin (first-time donor - five days old!) and Alan Trask.

  The 140 Club winners were Scott Crosby ($500), Lisa Conant and Steve Laney ($300), Kayden Fitzmorris ($200), Scott Berry ($100), Alan Trask ($100 - he donated it to the ENF), Scott Berry ($50), Kevin McGowan ($50), Susan Horsman ($50) and Tom Lyons ($50).

Life Membership

  In accordance with Section 14.260 of the Annotated Statutes, a vote will taken at the Feb. 22 meeting on the Life Membership applications of the following members: Charles L. Belyea, Edward F. Cogan, Paul W. Croteau, Peter Fitzpatrick, James G. Gordon, Robert B. Hagopian, John E. Hawes, Jeffrey Lacroix, Edward J. Lagasse, Jerry W. Lewis, Douglas P. Mattthieu, Thomas Mayo, James A. Provost, Thomas Quinn, Rodney N. Rolfe, Robert V. Smith, Lyle E. Stevens and Peter J. Weintz.

Elks 2531 Happenings

Feb. 1: House Committee, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 2: Membership Committee, 7 p.m.

Feb. 3: Trustee's Budget Meeting, 6 p.m

Feb. 4: Longaberger Basket Bingo for Ron and Cathy Voisine, 10 a.m.

Feb. 5: Super Bowl Sunday

Feb. 8: Lodge meeting, nomination of officers, 7:30

Feb. 10: Texas Hold 'Em

Feb. 15: Trustees, Committee Chairs budget meeting, 6 p.m.

Feb. 22: Lodge meeting, election of officers, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 25: Texas Hold 'Em

Feb. 26: Daytona 500 party

Club Room Hours

Monday - Wednesday 2-10 p.m.

Thursday 2 - 11 p.m.

Friday 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Saturday 12-11 p.m.

Sunday 12-8 p.m.

The club may stay open later based on the bartender's discretion and number of customers in the lounge at the scheduled closing times.