News, Notices and Announcements
Christmas Party at the Summit Elks Lodge 1246
Santa and his elves: Mike Williams, Lucy Leonard, and Greg Mills hosted our annual Childrens Christmas Party on Sunday afternoon, December 9, 2018, from 4:30 on. Santa gave out presents to each child in attendance. A jolly old time was had by all. Merry Christmas to all.
NJ Food Bank Turkey Drive Nov. 18, 2018
The New Jersey Food Bank along with The Other Fellow Foundation sponsored a food driver on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, on Union Place in Summit. Summit Auxiliary Police was on hand to direct traffic. The Summit Diner provided hot coffee and tea. Natale's Summit Bakery donated donuts for all the volunteers and those that stopped to make a donation. Everyone went home feeling that they did a good thing assisting those in need. See picture of Bill Rapp and Lou DeSocio attached.
GER Luhr's December 2018 Message
Please see attached Grand Exalted Ruler Michael T. Luhr's December message.
December 2018 VP Ditta Message
Please see attached the December 2018 Message from VP Ditta.
December 2018 DD Rochford Message
Please see attached the December 2018 message from DD Rochford.
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#GivingTuesday may have passed, but the spirit of giving is still alive!
This week, the ENF celebrated #GivingTuesday— a nationally recognized day of giving back. After the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings, are you ready to give back this holiday season?
Veterans Day Nov. 11th
Sunday, November 11, 2018, is Veterans Day. At the eleventh minute of the 11th hour of this day we should all take a minute to remember our veterans, especially those who sacrificed all so that we can live in a free society.
To commemorate our veterans I am attaching below how the Elks started what is now the Veterans Administration. See below:
November 2018 Message from VP Ditta
Read DD Vince Ditta's important message on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2018. We should all honor our Veterans for their sacrifices above and beyond the call of duty.
November 2018 Message from DD Rochford
Read DD Rochford's moving message of what Elks do to help our Veterans, especially those that are homeless or newly moved into permanent housing. No vet should be homeless but the Elks have stepped to the plate to help those vets in need.