NEWS
News from the Maine Elks AssociationPortland Lodge Supports Local Non-Profit Efforts
(Shown L-R): Margaret Poulin, chair, 188 Basket Raffle, Silvan Shawe, Cultivating Community; Melissa Skahan, McAuley Residence; Angela Stone, Maine Needs; and Kim Toppi, 188 Activity Chair/Trustee.
As a result of the recent Basket Raffle extravaganza, the lodge raised $6,120 for work in our neighborhood, and in the members’ lounge on Friday, December 13, Portland #188 presented donations to three local nonprofits. Present were Melissa Skahan, VP of Northern Light Mercy Hospital/ McAuley Residence and Silvan Shawe, Executive Director of Cultivating Community. Each were presented a check for $2,000. The remaining money is being used to purchase new dinner plates for the banquet side of the lounge.
Additionally, the lodge recently held a warming tree clothing drive for Maine Needs, and during the December 13th presentation Angela Stone, Executive Director and founder of Maine Needs, accepted 529 items of clothing, boots, gift cards, hats, mittens, coats, and other essential items to help our neighbors in need.
President Mike Makes Themed Cribbage Boards for Togus
November’s Calendar Winners
| DATE | TICKET | NAME | AMOUNT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 962 | Angel Mott | $ 25.00 | Skow/Madison |
| 2 | 881 | Lester Delano | $ 50.00 | Sanford |
| 3 | 412 | Stephen Spielvogel | $ 50.00 | Farmington |
| 4 | 1003 | Kenneth T. Clubluo | $ 25.00 | Waterville |
| 5 | 1707 | Lisa Martin | $ 25.00 | Bangor |
| 6 | 540 | James Nyman | $ 25.00 | Millinocket |
| 7 | 1742 | Dustin Small | $ 25.00 | Farmington |
| 8 | 1449 | Carol Russell | $ 25.00 | Bangor |
| 9 | 1574 | Gary Grant | $ 50.00 | Rockland |
| 10 | 1033 | Deanna & David Proulx | $ 50.00 | Waterville |
| 11 | 1345 | Matt Barnes | $ 100.00 | Bangor |
| 12 | 16 | Nancy Barrows | $ 25.00 | Augusta |
| 13 | 654 | Alan Harding | $ 25.00 | Presque Isle |
| 14 | 643 | Katie Peterson | $ 25.00 | Old Town |
| 15 | 964 | Greg Savard | $ 25.00 | Skow/Madison |
| 16 | 555 | Tim Smith | $ 50.00 | Millinocket |
| 17 | 1322 | Sue C. Bassi | $ 50.00 | Bangor |
| 18 | 654 | Alan Harding | $ 25.00 | Preque Isle |
| 19 | 324 | Vaughn Nichols | $ 25.00 | Ellsworth |
| 20 | 1416 | Micheal Hopkins | $ 25.00 | Bangor |
| 21 | 1207 | Nicole Boutin | $ 25.00 | Ellsworth |
| 22 | 991 | Brenda J. Crocker | $ 25.00 | Waterville |
| 23 | 406 | Terry Mosher | $ 50.00 | Farmington |
| 24 | 1546 | Elliott Nathanson | $ 50.00 | Portland |
| 25 | 631 | Peter & Vicky Jipson | $ 25.00 | Old Town |
| 26 | 398 | Renee O'Rourke | $ 25.00 | Farmington |
| 27 | 1345 | Matt Barnes | $ 25.00 | Bangor |
| 28 | 1213 | Bunk Duw | $ 100.00 | Ellsworth |
| 29 | 217 | Beverly Baumann | $ 25.00 | Bidd-Saco |
| 30 | 1250 | Teresa Hallett | $ 50.00 | Bangor |
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Togus National Cemetary Wreaths
Foggy Bottom Trail
Chelsea, ME 04330