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925 North Avenue Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 862-1342
The Exalted Ruler’s Message
Greetings, my Elks Brothers & Sisters;
Well, finally, we are seeing a little sun, but still
chilly in the morning. That has not stopped our
Lodge from heating up with activities. Mother’s
Day saw a nice attendance and some wonderful
members helping to make the brunch a success.
Many thanks to each and every one of them. (see report on page 5)
Our Lodge congratulations goes out to Wes and
Sally Blair for their 50th wedding anniversary and
the large attendance that celebrated the event.
They have both given a lot to the Lodge, and they
are in our best wishes for the next 50 years.
The Wednesday game night with cornhole games and pool playing has added some
activity on what was a slow night. Unfortunately, for the financial health of the Lodge,
the cornhole games have to be set aside if there is a large event that needs the use of the
hall. With the weather conditions improving, except for a rainy evening, the cornhole
games can be played at the back of the parking lot, which also adds the advantage of tossing a higher arc bag. We appreciate that the members involved can understand the
reasons for this policy.
We are in need of kitchen help for Tuesday and Friday nights, as well as when there
is a large event. If you have someone in the family, a child or grandchild, niece or
nephew, etc., please have them contact Secretary, Moe Decelles, to earn some cash.
June 9th is our Flag Day celebration. It is a very moving and inspiring event that all
members should attend. If you have not previously attended a Flag Day Ceremony,
make this the first one you do. It is the cornerstone of the Elks Americanism spirit. PER
Mary Paule Goulet, does a fabulous job with the arrangements and presentation. Within
this bulletin is detailed information on page 2.
There have been many dedicated members lending a helping hand with the different needs of the Lodge. They are all appreciated and seen as vital to the Lodge’s survival.
One or two more for one or two functions or events would help to deduce the load that
the small percentage contribute with their labor. Approach me or one of the other
officers to say you can be called upon. That will help the moral of those that you see
helping and you will experience a pride in yourself for being a contributing member.
One couple that have been steady with their pitching in for Tuesday’s and Friday’s, as
well as other functions for several years are named as the Volunteer of the Month on the
back page. From time to time, they also step up in emergency situations. We so
appreciate their dedication to our Lodge and the friendship they quietly move about with.
Bless them both.
Yours in Friendship & Dedication,
Rosaire Longe, LM, Exalted Ruler
THE 916 BULLETIN
Monthly Newsletter of the BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS Lodge #916 Vol. 19 No. 06
June 2019 Lodge Notices....................................................2
Line Dancing Every Tuesday............................2
Contacting the Lodge........................................2
Flag Day Ceremony ..........................................3
Scholarship News ..............................................3
ER Rosaire Birthday Roast ..............................4
Cornhole Games ...............................................4
Bar Bingo ..........................................................5
Mother’s Day Brunch Report ...........................5
Join Us For Lunch ............................................5
Board of Directors Meeting ..............................5
Welcome New Members ...................................6
State Convention Pictures ................................6
Lodge Spruce Up ..............................................7
ER on the Radio................................................7
Elks National Foundation Awards/Info ............8
Dinner is Served ...............................................9
June Birthdays ..................................................9
Volunteer of the Month .................................. 10
June Activity Calendar ................................... 10
June Events
Wednesday Cornhole Games Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26
Membership Meetings Thursday, June 6th and 20th
Lodge Bar Bingos (Members only!) Saturday, June 8th Saturday, July 13th
Saturday, August 10th
Flag Day Ceremony/Scholarship Awards Sunday, June 9th
Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, June 11th
Rosaire’s Birthday Comedy “Roast” Saturday, June 22nd
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THE 916 BULLETIN
Monthly Newsletter of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #916
925 North Avenue - Burlington, VT 05408
Published monthly and mailed to all current Lodge Members and
select others, by standard mail at Burlington, VT. The bulletin is
also emailed to members who provide the Lodge Secretary with a
valid email address. The content can also be viewed at the Lodge’s
Website, www.bpoe916.com
Relevant information for inclusion is welcomed and should be
submitted by the 15th of the month preceding the publication by:
Emailing to [email protected]
We do our best to include all pertinent information that our
members would find interesting, however if the materials are not
received by the Editor on or before the 15th of the month, there
is a chance that they may not be included in the next issue due to
the time needed to produce, print and mail the Bulletin. Our goal is
to have it delivered to our members by the 1st of the following
month.
We reserve the right to edit submitted items for brevity and
appropriateness. The Exalted Ruler has the final responsibility for
the Bulletin content.
Bulletin Editor - Mary Paule Goulet, PER
LODGE OFFICERS 2019-2020 Exalted Ruler: Rosaire Longe
Esteemed Leading Knight: Beth Dusablon
Esteemed Loyal Knight: Fred Dusablon, PER, DDGER
Esteemed Lecturing Knight: Open
Secretary: Moe Decelles, PER
Treasurer: Rodney Demag Inner Guard: David Ely, II
Esquire: Gary Francis, II
Tiler: Gary Francis Sr.
Chaplain: Hank Metevier
State Trustee: Randall Corey, PER, PDDGER
LODGE TRUSTEES
Trustee (exp. 3/2020): Barry Deliduka
Trustee (exp. 3/2021): Wes Blair, PER
Trustee (exp. 3/2022): Gary Bartlett, PER
Trustee (exp. 3/2023): Jack Fontaine
Trustee (exp. 3/2024): Open
HOW TO CONTACT THE LODGE
General Information .................................. [email protected]
Exalted Ruler ......................................... [email protected]
Lodge Secretary ........................... [email protected]
Lodge Treasurer ........................... [email protected]
Trustees .......................................... [email protected]
Event Bookings ................................ [email protected]
Bulletin Editor ............................... [email protected]
The regular membership meetings will be held on the FIRST and THIRD Thursdays of the month at 7pm every month except in the
months of July and August when the regular membership meeting will be held on the THIRD Thursday of the month.
The December meeting is held on the FIRST Thursday only and was reflected in a by-law change voted on by the membership.
The Lodge Applications Committee meets the THIRD Tuesday of every month at 7 pm when there are members proposed.
Members are welcome to the Board of Directors meeting on the SECOND Tuesday of month at 7 pm in the upstairs conference
room.
Line Dancing Every Tuesday
with former Country Bound instructors Wes & Sally Blair
6:30-8:30 pm $5 p/p or $25 for six.
Come learn easy and fun dances for all ages Cash bar & water for sale Benefits Silver Towers Camp
DEATH OF A MEMBER. . . IN VAIN WE CALL
NAME DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF INITIATION DATE OF DEATH
Zenneth C. Lagrow 06/12/1941 05/18/1975 12/09/2018
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"“One Family Serving All Families”
South Chapel
261 Shelburne Road Burlington, Vermont 05401 Phone: (802) 862-0991
Mountain View Chapel
68 Pinecrest Drive Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 Phone: (802) 879-9477
Fax: 802-861-2109 www.readyfuneral.com
Flag Day Ceremony
(Commemorating the birth of the American Flag)
Sunday, June 9th, 1:00 PM
The Annual Flag Day Ceremony is Sunday, June 9th at 1pm. Please mark that date on your calendar and plan to be here.
In 1908, the Elks approved an official Flag Day ceremony, unfurling a tradition that would occur annually, the first Sunday in June.
After a posting of colors by the Vermont Air National Guard, we will turn back the pages of history and explain the origins and evolu-
tion of the American flag.
It all began in 1775 with a simple white flag bearing a green pine tree, which was placed on colonial sea vessels, and another flag with
13 red and white stripes and the red cross of St. George. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress declared a new flag with 13
stripes and 13 stars designed by Betsy Ross. By 1795, two additional stars were added to represent Vermont and Kentucky. That 15-
star flag helped inspire Francis Scott Key to write the "Star Spangled Banner." In 1818, Congress declared the flag officially would
have 13 stripes and a star to represent each state. The current 50-star flag was created with the admission of Alaska and Hawaii to the
union in 1959. Nine different flags will be displayed in the ceremony which includes a POW Flag.
Additionally, Dr. John Murray, Scholarship Chairperson, we will again be awarding scholarships to worthy students.
If you have old flags that you would like to dispose of, please bring them to the lodge. There is a receptacle for them in the area before
you enter the Member bar. The lodge will dispose of all flags properly.
Let your friends know this event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A luncheon will follow the ceremony. Mary Paule Goulet, PER Flag Day Chairperson
Scholarship Contests
2018 - 2019 Academic Year
Judging has been completed on the 916 Scholarship Award. We have four winners, each of whom will receive $1,000.00 and one of
those four will receive an additional $500.00 for high scholastic achievement.
The names of the winners will be announced at the Flag Day Ceremony and will be published in the July Bulletin. The Scholarship
committee will resume its work in September beginning with the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student contest, the Elks
National Legacy Contest, and the Roger Sheridan Award given by the Vermont State Elks Association. Looking forward to seeing
everyone on Sunday, June 9th, 1 p.m.
Dr. John Murray, Scholarship Chair
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OUR EXALTED RULER IS TURNING 80!
Let’s have some fun!
YOU’RE INVITED TO ROSAIRE’S BIRTHDAY ROAST (and fundraiser for Silver Towers)
*** Featuring a Professional Roast Comedian ***
Doors open at 7:00 - Professional Comedian starts at 7:30
**Come prepared to continue our “Rosaire Roast” after the show!
Saturday, June 22 - Burlington Elks Lodge
Light Appetizers and Paul’s Delicious Dessert Bar will be served!
Cash Bar
$12 per person at the door
(all proceeds to benefit Silver Towers)
RSVP by June 15th to Marcia Corey ([email protected]) or Beth Dusablon ([email protected])
or leave a message at 802-922-5759.
*** Please no birthday gifts or cards.
Donations to Silver Tower’s in Rosaire’s honor will be accepted and greatly appreciated! Thank You!
THE CORNHOLE GAMES Join us for food and Cornhole
Every Wednesday: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Games begin at 6 pm - 8 pm
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Members Only!
Saturdays:
June 8th
July 13th
Game starts at 6:00 PM
Bring a hot or cold item of your
choice to share
Hosts: Wes & Sally Blair
Tuesday
Thursdays &
Friday
Burgers, sandwiches, salads and
hot entrees available
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
From your: Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for Burlington Lodge #916 meets the 2nd Tuesday of the
month in the upstairs conference room and welcomes any member to join us at 7
p.m. to either make suggestions to benefit the lodge or voice concerns.
Mother’s Day Brunch Report
The Mother’s Day Brunch committee of Anne Tewksbury-Frye, Dan Frye, Irene Longe, and Rosaire Longe are very happy to report
the Brunch was declared a success by everyone that attended. All were complimentary about the food, Chef Paul, the volunteers, and the
carnation given to each mother. One hundred eighteen
were served with three seating times that went smoothly.
Member volunteers were on the ball and did a great job
of doing a quick turnover for the seating. They were:
Doc and Suzanne Murray, Skip and Mary Barton, Dennis
Goyette, Glenn Enos, David Ely II, Dick Young, and Barry Deliduka. Many, many thanks to all of them. The tips that
were left for the volunteers were all donated by them to the
Silver Towers Walk-a-Thon in the amount of $119. A
special thanks to Gary Russ for taking a couple hours the
day before to wash and wipe down all the silverware that
was to be used for the breakfast.
A beautiful touch were the center piece flowers arranged
by Suzanne and Annie that gave some spring color to the
tables.
One hundred eighteen paying customers were served for
a gross income of some $2,000 to celebrate a great day. Thank you to all that participated. (See picture of the
Sweeney/Lemay family table. Matriarch, Mary Sweeney at
far end in picture was holding court!
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State Convention - May 18 & 19 Representing Burlington Elks Lodge # 916 at the Vermont State Elks Convention
From Left to Right:
Cindy Carey, John Kelley, Alex Tavernia
and Kevin Mullen
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Lodge Spruce Up Day! The start of sprucing-up the flower bed at the entrance, included removing a very sharp thorny bush that hides the beauty of the flowers. Picture is of Irene cutting back the branches so Rosaire could get to the bottom to dig the bush out. It will be replaced by a smaller low bush. The rest of the bed is being cleaned and replanted by Denise Russ, Caren Larose and Chris Bissonette. Thank you Irene, Denise, Chris and Karen, you have this looking beautiful!
Our Exalted Ruler on the air at WVMT Radio!
Our Exalted Ruler, Rosaire Longe, got some air time talking
with Marcus & Kurt on WVMT 620 “Morning Drive” on Mon-
day May 6th.
Rosaire spoke about the Elks, who we are and the good works
that we do. He informed the audience about our programs, in-
cluding Silver Towers, Veterans, Youths, Drug Awareness,
Americanism, and Scholarships.
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Aaron’s TREE SERVICE
802-598-7670
Reasonable Responsible Reliable
70 Bay Rd., Colchester, VT
Ways to Support Elks National Foundation
1. Dues - Thank you to everyone who paid the ENF option with their dues in March. This money helps us reach our goal for 2019-20.
Our Lodge is assessed $4.75 for each member.
2. Workplace Giving - Many corporations and government organizations offer convenient ways to help their employees support chari-
ties. You may be able to support ENF, a 501c3 organization, through automatic payroll deductions. Some employers will even match
your donations!
3. Amazon Smile - Support ENF every time you shop at Amazon. Shop at AmazonSmile and indicate that you want Amazon to make a
donation to Elks National Foundation Inc.
4. Online Giving - Log into ENF’s Online Donation Center and view your giving history, update your email address and personal infor-
mation, and make an online donation.
5. Tribute Gifts - Honor friends and loved ones and remember those who have passed by making an honor or memorial gift. Contact the
Donor Services Department at 773-755-4764 or go to this website: [email protected]
If you have any questions about these suggestions, feel free to contact me by email: [email protected]
Beth Dusablon, Leading Knight, Lodge ENF Chairperson
Pictured are the ENF Chairs
for the Vermont Elks Lodges
accepting a certificate of
award for meeting the ENF
per capita assessment required
of all lodges.
Thank you to our Leading
Knight, Beth Dusablon for en-
suring that Burlington Lodge
#916 met their ENF goal!
We appreciate your hard
work!
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William Rohrbach
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Patricia Stone
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Maurice Gregoire
Phyllis P. Whitcomb
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Menus change weekly!
Great Food, Great Prices & Great People!
Lunch Served Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11:30 am -1:30 pm
Tuesday
Nights
5:30 - 7:00
(Pub Menu
Only)
Friday
Nights
5:30 - 7:30
(Full Dinner
Menu)
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BURLINGTON LODGE #916
Benevolent and Protective Order of ELKS
925 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05408
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June Activity CalendarJune Activity CalendarJune Activity Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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10 am-Silver
Towers Cleanup
Ripton, VT
NOTICE: The first meeting in June we will be voting on a bylaw change, hours of op-eration as stated in the bylaws will be changed to: "hours of operation will be deter-
mined by the governing board.”
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3
6 pm - Bingo 4
5:30 pm - 7 p.m.
Pub Menu Served
5
5:30 pm - Light
Pub Menu and
Cornhole Games
6
7 pm - Member
Meeting
VOTE on Bylaw
Change
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dinner Served
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6 pm - Bar Bingo
(Members Only)
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1 pm - Flag Day
Ceremony
10
6 pm - Bingo 11
5:30 pm - 7 p.m.
Pub Menu Served
7 pm - Board of
Directors Mtg
12
5:30 pm - Light
Pub Menu and
Cornhole Games
13
14
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dinner Served
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17
6 pm - Bingo 18
5:30 pm - 7 p.m.
Pub Menu Served
19
5:30 pm - Light
Pub Menu and
Cornhole Games
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7 pm - Member
Meeting
21
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dinner Served
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7 pm - Rosaire’s
Birthday Roast
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6 pm - Bingo
25
5:30 pm - 7 p.m.
Pub Menu Served
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5:30 pm - Light
Pub Menu and
Cornhole Games
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dinner Served
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Elks National
Convention - St.
Louis 6/30-7/3
July 1
6 pm - Bingo 2
5:30 pm - 7 p.m.
Pub Menu Served
3
5:30 pm - Light
Pub Menu and
Cornhole Games
4
Happy Birthday
USA!
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dinner Served
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Volunteers of the Month
Thank you! Skip & Mary Barton
