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News from the Maine Elks AssociationElks contribute to Maine Veterans’ Home in Caribou, Maine.
On Thursday, July 31, 2025, Laurence Shorette, Maine Elks Association’s representative at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Caribou, Maine, presented to Melissa Graham, administrator of the nursing home, a check for $1,000.00 to assist in paying for entertainment activities for residents of that facility.
Shown above with Laurence is James Gehring, Maine Elks National Veterans Service Commission Assistant for the Northern District, and Tina Dougherty, Exalted Ruler of Presque Isle Lodge #1954.
Bangor Elks Delivers Donation to Veterans Home
Just recently, Bangor Elks lodge #244 received a $1000 check from the Maine Elks’ Association Veterans committee. The check was taken to the Maine Veterans home in Bangor.
While there we got to meet some of the Veteran residents and received a tour of their activities department. At the end of the tour PDDGER Brooke Green presented the $1000 check to Editha Young, activities director at the Veterans home. Editha was very appreciative of what Bangor Elks lodge #244 do for our Veterans. Pictured are (L to R) Exalted Ruler of Bangor lodge #244, Randy Bates, PDDGER and current state trustee Brooke Green and Bangor Veterans Home Activities Director Editha Young.
Bangor Elks Donate $1,000 to Maine Veterans Home
The Bangor Elks Lodge #244 recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor, Maine, as part of their ongoing commitment to supporting local veterans. Lodge members, including Exalted Ruler Randy Bates and Past Exalted Ruler Brooke Green, visited the facility to personally deliver the donation and spend time with the residents.
During their visit, they toured the Home’s vibrant activities department, guided by Activities Director Editha Young. The department plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for veterans through recreational programming, community outings, and therapeutic engagement. From bingo nights and gardening projects to musical performances and cultural events, the activities team fosters a sense of joy and connection among residents.
Pictured at left are (L-R): ER Randy Bates, PER Brooke Green, and Bangor Veterans Home Activities Director Editha Young.
The Elks’ support of our veterans reflects their deep respect for those who served. In addition to financial contributions, the Lodge has also sponsored events that help relate meaningful experiences for the veterans and their families.
This donation will help fund future activities and provide resources for personal needs and therapeutic programs, continuing the Elks’ mission to honor and uplift those who have given so much.
MEA Winning Calendars for July 2025
| July | Ticket # | Amount | Name | Lodge | ||
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| 1 | 880 | $25.00 | Gary Murphy | 188 | ||
| 2 | 1632 | $25.00 | Karen Bloom | 244 | ||
| 3 | 80 | $25.00 | Elizabeth Gordon | 2743 | ||
| 4 | 1142 | $100.00 | Deb Labrie | 905 | ||
| 5 | 531 | $50.00 | Louann Harris | 2430 | ||
| 6 | 1478 | $50.00 | Linda Ward | 244 | ||
| 7 | 237 | $25.00 | Bob Grant | 244 | ||
| 8 | 1565 | $25.00 | Bruce St Amand | 1470 | ||
| 9 | 36 | $25.00 | Mel Benn | 2743 | ||
| 10 | 364 | $25.00 | Pauline Roy | 1597 | ||
| 11 | 295 | $25.00 | Heidi Gilman | 244 | ||
| 12 | 811 | $50.00 | Todd Hitchcock | 1954 | ||
| 13 | 344 | $50.00 | Cheri Swenson | 1597 | ||
| 14 | 1454 | $25.00 | Emilien Bouchard | 244 | ||
| 15 | 662 | $25.00 | Susan Harvest | 1521 | ||
| 16 | 354 | $25.00 | Debbie Walter | 1597 | ||
| 17 | 497 | $25.00 | Muriel Neil | 2430 | ||
| 18 | 549 | $25.00 | Claris Ranger | 2430 | ||
| 19 | 861 | $50.00 | Victoria Doughty | 188 | ||
| 20 | 1368 | $50.00 | Roger Morrison | 1470 | ||
| 21 | 1581 | $25.00 | Sheri Frechette | 1470 | ||
| 22 | 894 | $25.00 | Joseph Scoler | 188 | ||
| 23 | 1479 | $25.00 | Barbra Currie | 244 | ||
| 24 | 959 | $25.00 | Richard Walker | 1008 | ||
| 25 | 580 | $25.00 | Halely Christie | 1293 | ||
| 26 | 1166 | $50.00 | Kelly Spaulding | 905 | ||
| 27 | 381 | $50.00 | Donna Dusseault | 1597 | ||
| 28 | 229 | $25.00 | Becca Barrera | 244 | ||
| 29 | 1267 | $25.00 | Jacob Grant | 2743 | ||
| 30 | 1572 | $25.00 | Heather Legere | 1470 | ||
| 31 | 794 | $25.00 | Alan Harding | 1954 | ||
Sanford’s Drug Awareness “National Night Out”
“What a great time everyone had at the National Night Out held at Goodall P
ark on Monday, July 28th. The event is put on by the Sanford Police Dept. It was an evening of community fun, family friendly activities and a free Sanford Mainers Baseball game. Local vendors and community partners supported the event and the Sanford Elks Lodge #1470 was well represented. We had the MEA Drug Awareness trailer there along with offering many free prizes, drug awareness information and a free raffle to enter for six bikes !!!
Thank you to the following volunteers for their support of this fun event: Maine Elks President, Corey DeWitt, Sanford Exalted Ruler Maurice Marise Anagnost and Leading Knight Bob Shaw, members Diane Camire Therrien, Terry Lacroix and Rick Lacroix and local community members Linda Driscoll and Jaxson.”
Bangor 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 | ||