NEWS
News from the Maine Elks AssociationAugusta Elks Earn Community Award
On November 12, 2025, the Kennebec Journal held its annual “Readers’ Choice” awards ceremony at the Augusta Elks Lodge #964. The Lodge was one of three finalists in the Civic/Fraternal Organization category, and the readers of the newspaper chose the Augusta Elks Lodge as the #1 Civic/Fraternal organization in the Augusta area. Other nominees included the Calumet Club and the Augusta Rotary.
This award is part of the Kennebec Journal Readers’ Choice, an annual community contest that recognizes the best local businesses and organizations in Kennebec County. Readers nominate and vote for their favorites, and the winners are celebrated at a live awards ceremony and featured in a special edition of Central Maine Sunday.
Augusta Elks Serve Homeless Veterans
The Augusta Elks were honored to participate in the annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down that was held on November 5, 2025, at Mill Park in Augusta. The Veterans Committee donated ten $25 Hannaford Gift Cards for the event as well as 40 To-Go Lunches. Pictured are LeeAnn Trask presenting the Gift Cards to Sarah Goodman of VA Voluntary Services. The Augusta Lodge Veterans Committee members Nanci Kittredge, Harvey Bubier and Jimi Searle along with Waterville Elk, Brenda Crocker spent the day handing out the To-Go lunches.
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and community partners with Elks and other community organizations to host a series of Homeless Veterans Mobile Stand Downs to connect homeless and at-risk veterans to housing resources, benefits, healthcare services, employment and training opportunities, personal care items, winter clothing, haircuts, food, and other community resources.
October Calendars
Oct 2025 Calendar Winners.xlsx
| Oct | Ticket # | Amount | Name | Lodge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1416 | $25.00 | Mark Johnson | 244 | ||
| 2 | 1136 | $25.00 | Betty Pellitier | 905 | ||
| 3 | 289 | $25.00 | Khloe Atkinson | 244 | ||
| 4 | 1483 | $50.00 | Sherry Pushaw Casas | 1008 | ||
| 5 | 392 | $50.00 | Rachel Panik | 1597 | ||
| 6 | 243 | $25.00 | Dale Ruggeiri | 244 | ||
| 7 | 1143 | $25.00 | Sue Hubert | 905 | ||
| 8 | 307 | $25.00 | Allison Arsenault | 934 | ||
| 9 | 640 | $25.00 | Mike Brown | 835 | ||
| 10 | 1405 | $25.00 | Adam Freeman | 244 | ||
| 11 | 508 | $50.00 | Katelyb Bachelder | 2430 | ||
| 12 | 81 | $50.00 | Nicole Boutin | 2743 | ||
| 13 | 129 | $100.00 | Myra Drisko | 964 | ||
| 14 | 1472 | $25.00 | Linda Ward | 244 | ||
| 15 | 1436 | $25.00 | Scott Wheeler | 244 | ||
| 16 | 857 | $25.00 | Joan Harmon | 188 | ||
| 17 | 644 | $25.00 | Roger Graham | 835 | ||
| 18 | 152 | $50.00 | Randy Bates | 244 | ||
| 19 | 1300 | $50.00 | Getson Miranda | 905 | ||
| 20 | 654 | $25.00 | Robbie Aucoin | 835 | ||
| 21 | 1525 | $25.00 | Eric Butters | 2743 | ||
| 22 | 976 | $25.00 | Maggie Moody | 1470 | ||
| 23 | 18 | $25.00 | Michael Marino | 2743 | ||
| 24 | 1464 | $25.00 | Kevin Overlock | 244 | ||
| 25 | 1363 | $50.00 | Cindy Millett | 1470 | ||
| 26 | 1398 | $50.00 | Mark Cushing | 244 | ||
| 27 | 355 | $25.00 | Jane Caron | 1597 | ||
| 28 | 599 | $25.00 | Amy Grecenko | 1293 | ||
| 29 | 1290 | $25.00 | Ollie Stratton | 905 | ||
| 30 | 29 | $25.00 | Rhonda Boynton | 2743 | ||
| 31 | 1558 | $25.00 | Katie Shaw | 1470 | ||
The MEA Welcomes GER Klatt
Maine Elks Association President Corey & Joleen Dewitt are excited to welcome the BPOE’s Grand Exalted Ruler Bryan and Mrs Susan Klatt for their official visit to our great state from November 11th to 13th.
During their visit the First Couple will be meeting Maine Elks during a luncheon at the Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge on November 11th.
Additionally, GER Bryan and Susan will be hosted at a banquet the evening of November 12th at the Portland lodge.
GER Klatt Biography GER Visit Information
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Augusta Elks Supporting Their Community
Elk Care, Elks Share
Giving back to the community is at the heart of everything we do!
Ken Gotreau, Exalted Ruler of the Augusta Elks, Lodge #964, proudly presents a check for $250 to Anna Cooney, Director of Donor Engagement at the Maine Children’s Home, also known as the Home for Little Wanderers.
Founded in 1899, the Waterville-based organization has evolved with the changing needs of families and children. MCH supports individuals and families of all ages throughout the state of Maine through four core programs that provide essential items during the winter-holiday months, young-parent support, mental health counseling, and adoption.
Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Click the link to learn below to more about the Maine Children’s Home:
https://www.