LODGE 574 NEWS LETTER
PUTNAM, CT
Putnam, CT SEPTEMBER 2009
Vol 9 - Issue 9 Published SEPT 2009
EXALTED RULER ALBERT LAFLEUR
EST LEADING KNIGHT LISA MORISSETTE
EST LOYAL KNIGHT DENNIS LABELLE
EST LECTURING KNIGHT CHRIS GEE, PER
SECRETARY BRIAN ADAMS, PER
TREASURER JERRY BEAUSOLEIL
TRUSTEE 5 YEARS MIKE STEWART, PER
TRUSTEE 4 YEARS JOSH LEWIS
TRUSTEE 3 YEARS STEVE GAGNON, PER
TRUSTEE 2 YEARS DENNIS GOLDEN, PER
TRUSTEE 1 YEAR DAVE GAGNON
TILER BILL LYON
INNER GUARD BILL MCEVILY
CHAPLAIN JOHN COLBURN
ESQUIRE DAVE NICHOLS
ORGANIST MAR,K MILLER
PUTNAM LODGE OF ELKS #574
64 EDMOND STREET NON-PROFIT ORG.
PO BOX 448 U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PUTNAM, CT 06260 PUTNAM, CT 06260
TELEPHONE (860) 928-3901 PERMIT NO 7
MEETINGS
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
All Lodge Meetings begin at—7:00 pm
2ND TUESDAY ONLY in JULY, AUGUST & DECEMBER
Members All
The month of July was exciting, going to Grand Lodge Convention in Portland Oregon. Our
new Grand Lodge Exalted Ruler was installed and he is Hon. James L. Nicholson from Ohio
River Valley Lodge #231 located in Martins Ferry Ohio. His theme for this year is
“ELKS MAKE A DIFFERENCE.”
I agree we can make a difference but we nee YOU! We need more members to get involved with the fra-
ternal programs of the Lodge. The members that handle our programs need help, so considered yourself
asked!
DDGER Richard Kozak from the Groton Lodge was installed as our district deputy also out in Oregon.
Our Lodge will be having its audit on Monday September 14th and the visitation will be on Tuesday Sep-
tember 22nd and all are invited to attend.
The chicken BBQ was outstanding. Thanks to all who made this a great success!
A heartfelt “Thanks” to Gary Benard for his time and dedication to the Lodge . Gary will be stepping down
as House Committee Chairman and will become a snow bird. Also “Thanks” to his wife Carol who was a
valuable help in the kitchen. Both of you will be greatly missed. Thank You.
A new chairman has been named and it is Bill Machnicki Jr.
We are still looking for members to help in the kitchen, cooking or support help please leave your name at
the bar and someone will contact you for days you are able to assist.
I was asked to take over the Connecticut Elks Association East District Drug Awareness Chairman posi-
tion from Claire Decker from the Rockville Lodge. I have accepted this position and it will not affect my
duties as Exalted Ruler.
National Patriot week is the second week in September and on September 11th Putnam and Danielson
Lodges will be holding a joint program at Rotary Park at 7:00 P.M.
Fraternally yours
Al LaFleur
Exalted Ruler
CONGRATULATIONS NEW LIFE MEMBERS
Club Hours Thomas Morwy and William Mountford
Monday thru Thursday
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
JULY 4TH HOURS
GET WELL
11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM SOON
Dick Beams (resting at home),
Paul Breton,
SUPERBOWL MEMBERSHIPS Edgar Ladouceur, John Mancini, Joe Toolen
STILL AVAILABLE Anyone who knows of a member who is sick or in distress
SEE GREG BEAUSOLEIL, JAY CAMBRA is asked to notify the Lodge. Also, let us know where they
OR STEVE GAGNON are (ex: hospital, rehab center, home, etc…) so fellow mem-
bers may call or visit.
SECRETARY’S MESSAGE
Greetings Fellow Members,
As the summer rolls on, our membership continues to remain strong. The Lodge now stands at 454
members. We welcomed 2 new members on transfer demits at the June 23, 2009 meeting from Au-
burn/Webster Lodge #2118. Let us welcome William Machnicki Jr and William Macnicki III to Put-
nam Lodge #574.
As of this writing, we have 85 who have yet to pay their dues for the 2009-2010 Lodge year. Re-
minders are being sent out to those members. Please check your membership card to see if it
reads, DUES PAID TO APRIL 1, 2010. If not, simply remit at the Lodge or send it by mail.
Initiation of new members is slated for Tuesday September 22, 2009, which will also be our visit from
District Deputy Richard Kozek that evening. At this time, we have 3 candidates eligible for initiation.
Remember, if you would like to propose someone for membership, applications are at the members
bar or see the secretary.
Any member who believes they are eligible for Life Membership, contact the secretary so that I may
verify and supply you with a form and information.
To contact the Secretary, see me at the Lodge, call my cell phone (860-428-9637) or e-mail me at
brainaputnam@aol.com.
Fraternally Yours,
Brian Adams, PER
Secretary
NEWS LETTER INFO
The next newsletter will be published for October 2009.
DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES IS SATURDAY September 12th, 2009. NO LATER!!!
You may e-mail your info to Lisa Morissette at wellgift@att.net or put it in the call tray at the
bar or just see me around. I take notes.
REMINDER: If you want to receive the call by e-mail I need your full name and e-mail
On August 4, 2009 JERRY BROWNELL shot a ANNUAL ELKS CHICKEN BBQ
“HOLE IN ONE”
Quinnatisset C.C. on hole #3—155 yards, us-
IN MEMORY OF EDDIE NAVARRO
ing a scarce borrowed 9 wood with a Slazenger Gary Bernard, Gerry Brownell, Gary Hayes,
ball which he proceeded to hit in the WATER Tom Brownell, John Navarro, Jiggy Navarro,
on hole #4. The ball majestically bounced just Tom Malek, David Keeler, Mike Vandi, Don
once and then a small spot in the back of
Holt and Brad Martel
Jerry’s shorts was created!
We look forward to another great BBQ next
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
year!!! Keep up the good work.
PUTNAM LODGE #574 CALENDAR
DAY DATE ACTIVITY TIME
Monday Sept 7th Labor Day—Regular Club Hours
Tuesday Sept 8th Regular Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
Monday Sept 14th DD Audit 6:30 PM
Thursday Sept 17th STEAK NIGHT BEGINS 6:30 PM
Friday Sept 18th BANK NIGHT BEGINS—270 CLAMS 6:00 PM
Tuesday Sept 22nd Regular Lodge Meeting, Initiation, 7:00 PM
DD Visit
PUTNAM ELKS STEAK
Sept 1 Rodney Waters
Sept 2 Edward Bianchi
Sept 4 Ed Barbeau, Irene Cambra, Michael
Sept 5
Gamache, Lloyd Walling
Todd Foley
NIGHT
Sept 6 Neil Souvigney, Peter Trama Every third Thursday of the month.
Sept 8 Louis LaBonte, James McWilliam,
All you can eat bread, salad, steak,
Forest Neurath
Sept 9 Thomas Brownell baked potato, vegetable and DESSERT!
Sept 10
Sept 14
Peter Ciparelli
David Coderre ONLY $14.00 PER PERSON
Sept 15 Karl Ericson, Michael Perreault Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 21,
Sept 16 Michael Gerardi, Bradford Page
Sept 17 Elaine Currier
Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20
Sept 18 John Mancini Dinner served at 6:30 PM
Sept 19 Richard Blake Draft beer avail-
Sept 20 Jeffrey Cotnoir, Kenneth Johnson,
Edgar Ladouceur able during the
Sept 21 Steven Brownell, Mark Brule, Jason meal only!
Champney, William Lavigne
Sept 23 Armand Jolly, Peter R Jordon,
Eugene Lacoille, William Trayner Sr Join Ed, Michelle
Sept 24 Dennis LaBelle and the crew for a
Sept 25 Paul Durand, Charles Paquette
Sept 27 Nancy Durocher GREAT meal.
Sept 28 Samuel Alvord, Joel Douglas Jr
Sept 30 Al Bruso, Jeffrey Paglione
NEWS LETTER CREDITS
Publisher PUTNAM LODGE #574 BPOE
Editor Lisa Morissette
Printing Jim St. Jean, Chase Graphics
Circulation John Adams, Jerry Beausoleil, Pete Bellerive, Alan Guertin, Roger Guertin, Pete
Kozlowski, Don Lebeau, Bill Normington & Bill Hildebrandt