NEWS
News from the Maine Elks AssociationBangor Elks Lodge to sponsor the American Legion State Tournament for the Second Straight Year.
Farmington ENF Fundraising
Under the leadership of PER John Libby the Farmington ENF Committee held a fundraiser that included a dinner special (Dynamites, Coleslaw and Strawberry Shortcake) and some rounds of Show-Me-The-Money.
We were joined by members from other lodges as well as our special guests State President Corey DeWitt and the First Lady Jolene.
The committee raised about $450 – which represents over $1.00 for each of our 400 members! Chairman John has an active ENF Committee and Farmington is planning many fundraisers this year.
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2025 MCCP/FORKS CAMPING WEEKEND – AUGUST 21 – 24, 2025
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If your lodge is not attending as a group this year, we will still gladly welcome your donated items for the “Live Auction.” The item must have at least a $400.00 value and each lodge may submit up to 2 items. We will have a team that will promote your items and monies will be sent to your lodge to turn in under: MCCP/FORKS EVENT at the October State Association meeting.
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Consider a $200.00 cash donation for the MCCP/FORKS EVENT, which would equate to eight registered attendees. This has been a past practice that has been well received by some of the lodges that couldn’t participate for whatever reason.
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Gather lodge members and take a day trip to support the event on Saturday, August 23rd. It’s a great ride and beautiful area. The Day Pass is only $10.00 per person. This is the day representatives from MCCP hope to visit and the news station as well, they both loved the event last year and plan to come back! How cool would it be to have the Elks Rider Groups visit that day or side-by-side or ATV Riders stop by too?
- Old Town Lodge #1287 will offer a Motor Coach Bus “Day Trip,” on Saturday, August 23rd, for those that may be interested. The route will be: Old Town Lodge, stop at Bangor and Skowhegan Lodges & Return. A flyer will be available soon with details. Please help us spread the word and fill that bus!!! I believe it holds 55 people. This is an incredibly awesome option. Thank you to Randy and Deb for rolling with this – I asked and they are making it happen!!! When Elks work together, we can literarily move mountains!
MEA Winning Calendars for June
June | Ticket # | Amount | Name | Lodge | ||
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1 | 837 | $50.00 | Gary Raindon | 188 | ||
2 | 983 | $25.00 | Claire Brown | 1470 | ||
3 | 303 | $25.00 | Marie Varian | 934 | ||
4 | 47 | $25.00 | Ethan Hoard | 2743 | ||
5 | 48 | $25.00 | Carolyn Bessey | 2743 | ||
6 | 85 | $25.00 | Nan Boutin | 2743 | ||
7 | 967 | $50.00 | Jeffery Cameron | 1008 | ||
8 | 117 | $50.00 | Tim Rodrigue | 964 | ||
9 | 1529 | $25.00 | Justin Blackstone | 2743 | ||
10 | 29 | $25.00 | Rhonda Boynton | 2743 | ||
11 | 806 | $25.00 | Alice Caron | 1954 | ||
12 | 596 | $25.00 | Joan Chatfield | 1293 | ||
13 | 1181 | $25.00 | Lanny White | 905 | ||
14 | 408 | $50.00 | Edward Darnall | 1597 | ||
15 | 1126 | $50.00 | Kaiden Querec | 905 | ||
16 | 104 | $25.00 | Susie Sampson | 964 | ||
17 | 1328 | $25.00 | Terry Steward | 905 | ||
18 | 1460 | $25.00 | Rob Rossignol | 244 | ||
19 | 705 | $100.00 | Kami Patterson | 1521 | ||
20 | 801 | $25.00 | Tina Dougherty | 1954 | ||
21 | 503 | $50.00 | Tim Harris | 2430 | ||
22 | 1159 | $50.00 | Linda Hodgdon | 905 | ||
23 | 299 | $25.00 | Victoria Payson | 244 | ||
24 | 1162 | $25.00 | Chad Roy | 905 | ||
25 | 831 | $25.00 | Barbara Pilejgi | 188 | ||
26 | 240 | $25.00 | Kason Dalton | 244 | ||
27 | 151 | $25.00 | Michelle Bates | 244 | ||
28 | 615 | $50.00 | Brian Shaw | 835 | ||
29 | 857 | $50.00 | Joan Harmon | 188 | ||
30 | 143 | $25.00 | Steve Quimby | 964 | ||
“Guitars 4 Vets” Graduation
On Monday, July 7th four vets completed their ten-week course learning to play guitar. Pictured is each vet with their sponsor. Through thei unique, ten-week structured guitar instruction program, Guitars 4 Vets puts the healing power of music in the hands of our nation’s heroes, helping to foster renewal, connection and community.
Representing from Bangor lodge #244 is Trustee Gary Turner, Treasurer Scott Monroe, member Dana Fogg, ER Randy Bates, and PER Jan Winkler, who is also our lodge photographer.
Owie 2025 Kicks-off from Bangor
Thank you to the Elks riders for starting your ride at the Bangor Lodge #244.
Saturday, July 12th about 40 riders stopped at Bangor for donuts, coffee, & juice with registration done by Mindy Voisine & Jeff Bosse.
ENF Money goes to Maine Veterans
On June 12th, I had the great honor and pleasure of visiting the Maine Veterans Home in Machias to present a $1,000 check from the ENVSC & Maine Elks Association Veterans Program to support the activities department that works so diligently to enhance the daily lives of our veterans in their care. I was impressed with the facility and their great works and appreciative of the warm welcome by Arlena (Director), Blaise, Skye and Judy.
My goal this year is to work with our Elks National Veterans Service Commission Headquarters in Chicago to adopt the remaining 5 Maine Veterans Homes across our state and have Elk Representatives and District Representatives in each of these homes, as we have established here in Augusta with the Maine Veterans Home and the Togus V.A.
We already have Representatives from several lodges, in the vicinity of these Veterans Homes ready to go, once we receive approval from ENVSC.
The Maine Elks Association is on the move to honor and serve our veterans from Kittery to Presque Isle. We, welcome, involvement from Lodges across the State.
Have an upcoming event, idea, question or concerns, please contact me at #207-441-2838.
Thank You!
Shu