Elk Riders are Approved for Lakeland Lodge -Update 7/29
It’s Official! The Elks Riders motorcycle group has come to Lodge 1291.
As of June 2016, the Lakeland Lodge has the newest chapter of Elk Riders USA in Florida. There is a great deal of excitement about this new auxiliary in the Lodge and everyone is welcome to participate. If you own and ride your own bike you can join us as a Full member or if you just like to ride with someone else we gladly welcome you as an Associate member. Of course, we also encourage those who would like to help us spread the word of Elkdom and help us with our charitable ventures to join us as Associate members.
Our newly elected officers are:
President
Chuck Wolfe
Vice-president
John Mathison
Secretary/Treasurer
Mac McArthur
If you’d like some more information about the group, please catch up with one of us at the Lodge and we’ll gladly fill you in on the Elk’s Riders and our goals for our chapter. We are already planning some exciting events in the near future. Come join us and have fun, get a little wind therapy and show your friends and neighbors how much Elks do to help others! Our meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm. If you’d like an application, just ask the bartender and they’ll gladly help you! We’ll see you there. We meet every 3rd Sunday at the Lodge. Come on in and see what we do or to join up. You don’t need a motorcycle to join.
Elk of the Year
At this years New Officer Installation, outgoing ER, Chris Crider, named Anthony Bonacum, ELK OF THE YEAR, 2015-2016, as an expression of the gratitude and appreciation of the members of our Lodge and Grand Lodge for Loyal and Meritorious Service in the Furtherance of the Aims of Our Order. (photo)
Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award
Outgoing ER, Chris Crider, awarded Sandy Fuschetti, the Distinguished Citizenship Award for 2015-2016, at he New Officer Installation. Sandy was given the award for outstanding and Meritorious Service to Humanity & our 4 legged friends too!! (photo)
Volunteer of the Year
At the New Officer Installation, outgoing ER Chris Crider named John Mathison, VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR, 2015-2016, as an expression of the gratitude and appreciation of our Lodge for your hours of unselfish dedication! (photo)
Officer of the year
Outgoing ER Chris Crider named David Norwine, Trustee, OFFICER OF THE YEAR, at the New Officer Installation. He was awarded this title for his Dedicated and Meritorious service to our Lodge, by his unselfish Commitment and Cheerful Enthusiasm to Further Elkdom’s Programs ~ While Fulfilling the Responsibilities as an Officer in an Exemplary Manner. (photo)
March Elk of the Month
Tom Crider, PER, has been awarded the Title, Elk of the Month for March for his “against all odds/above & beyond”, driving 100’s of miles, hours, tolls & trips to get our Lodge shopping done!
February Elk of the Month
Mark Daniels has been named Elk of the Month for February for his behind the scenes set up/take down/set up again/mopping/laundry, any time it was needed, in our Lodge Hall for all of our events during the year.
Grand Exalted Ruler’s Award Pin
A Grand Exalted Ruler’s Pin was awarded to Christopher Porche by the GER, Ronald Hicks. The pin was presented to Christopher at a Lodge meeting by Lodge Exalted Ruler, Chris Crider. This Pin is awarded for Excellence in Membership Procurement.
Elks National Foundation -Honorary Founder Award
Our own Patricia Mullin, PER, has been awarded an Elks National Foundation’s Honorary Founders Pin. This was awarded because Patrica has reached a personal donation level of $1000. This award was presented by Lakeland Lodge Exalted Ruler, Chris Crider at a Lodge meeting.
