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 Exalted Ruler
     Tom "Barney" Hagberg
 Esteemed Leading Knight
     Rob Hibbard
 Esteemed Loyal Knight
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 Esteemed Lecturing Knight
     Jerry Trepanier
 Esquire
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 Chaplain
     Cinde Caruso
 Inner Guard
     Larry Ottinger
 Tiler
     August Caruso
 Secretary
     Roxanne Ottinger
 Treasurer
     Cinde Caruso

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 John Deldin, 1 yr.
 James Sparapani, 2 yr.
 Dan Ellis, 3 yr.

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 Martee Trepanier

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Lady Elks

Looking forward, looking back, looking forward – always forward.

As we start the year looking forward we set goals, dates, and plan for the future. But we cannot do that without looking back – where we have been and what we have done.
Sitting and reflecting on the past few years and what the Ladies have done, it boggles my mind that a small group of women have planned parties, decorated for parties, provided food and concession workers for Bingo, gathered donations for Bay Cliff, saved their Super One and Econo slips, turned in 365 Banks, brought in a “ton” of soda tabs, donated toys for Toys for Tots, held a rummage sale, provided a holiday atmosphere for Christmas and provided funds to replaced carpeting, and generally helped whenever they were called upon! From the bottom of my heart, thank you Ladies.

Closing Bingo left us with some dry goods, soda, etc. Those items were brought to the Caring House. The popcorn machine and the remaining supplies were donated to First Lutheran Ev. Lutheran Church here in Iron Mountain for their community movie night.

In December we met at Gina Marie’s where we were provided a meeting room complete with a fireplace. Each of us went home with a gift courtesy of Exalted Ruler Barney that made our holiday a bit cheerier. Lively conversations, laughter and good food for all.

Looking forward, we will not be meeting in January or February. With all of the inclement weather we have had (as I write this I believe it is the first day over 5° in the morning for a long, long time) we will not meet again until March 19th.

“Over and over I marvel at the blessings of my life: each year has grown better than the last.”
Lawrence Welk

Until next time,Lady Elks

Martee Trepanier
Lady Elks President



Lady Elks

LADY ELKS

The Lady Elks of the Iron Mountain Lodge #700 was organized on February 17, 1932, as an auxiliary to the Iron Mountain Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks -  in short Elks #700 - to assist the Elks #700 with its endeavors.  Over the years we have had an impressive history of holding teas, fashion shows, Christmas Gala, Christmas parties for our area children, the Pumpkin Patch, we organized donations of dresses, shoes, and accessories for the first Prom to be held at Bay Cliff Health Camp, summer luaus complete with the roasted pig, Sweetheart Dances, decorating  for Christmas and special parties, providing scholarships for our area graduating youth, assisting with Lodge improvements and expenses, providing the concessions for Monday night Bingo, and so much more.  We have made friends and are willing volunteers

As an auxiliary organization we are here to support Elks #700 and assist with its charities and activities.  Joining us gives you an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our areas children, veterans, in our Lodge and our surrounding communities.  In fact, nationally the value of the Elks’ charitable works, since its inception in 1868, is valued at over four billion dollars.  It is not all work.  We socialize, make new friends, reconnect with those we have not seen for a time and support each other in times of need. 

We are an organization with a rich and wonderful history.  We meet on the third Wednesday of every month from September through June at 5:00 p.m. for social hour and dinner at 6:00 p.m.   Dues are currently $10.00 a year. It is a great way to meet new people and have some fun.   If you are unable to drive, call and we will arrange transportation for you. 

 

 

                       LADY ELKS OFFICERS

President                                                                     Martee Trepanier

Vice-President                                                            Pat Clarke

Secretary                                                                     Cindy Vivio

Treasurer                                                                     Rita Bond

Scribe                                                                           Gail Casey

                                 TRUSTEES

              Cheryl Hart                                     2 years

              Sandy Church                                 3 years

 

Dinner Reservation Caller                                        Jeri Reinhard

Bingo Concession Shoppers                                    Joyce Erickson

                                                                                      Roxanne Ottinger          

Thank you to Becky Rudinec, Immediate Past President

 

Dinner Reservations

Prior to the monthly meeting all members of Lady Elks will be contacted for their reservation.  If you are not contacted, please call Jeri at 779-1704.  If you work outside of your home and are able to accept telephone calls at work, please provide that number.  If you make a reservation for dinner and do not cancel prior to Monday at 10:00 a.m. by contacting Jeri at 779-1704 you will be billed for the dinner.

 

LADY ELKS PROJECTS

BINGO CONCESSION

Most Important Local Club Support

BAY CLIFF DONATIONS

Therapy Center for Handicapped Children in Big Bay, Michigan

365 BANKS

Elks Major Projects

REFRESHMENT TABS

Lifeline Unit at Dickinson County Hospital

ECONO & SUPER ONE SLIPS

Local Club Support

RUMMAGE SALE

Local Club Support

LADY ELKS SWEETHEART DANCE

Local Club Support

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

College Scholarships for Local High School Students

PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY