From the Desk of the Secretary

I want to thank those members who have paid their dues. This support enables the lodge to fund many of our charitable programs, such as Veterans, Youth Activities, Drug Awareness, Michigan Major Projects, and the Michigan Elks Association Charitable Grant Fund (Gold Key). Additionally, your dues cover the operational costs of the lodge, which assists your House Committee and Committee Chairpersons in planning events for your enjoyment.

As of this writing, we have 51 members who have not paid their dues. A list of delinquent members is posted on the lodge bulletin board. If you have any questions regarding the payment of dues, please contact me at the lodge (734) 453-1780.

Welcome new members Ray Villalobos and his spouse Stephanie, along with Joseph Garbarino, who were initiated on May 14th. We hope to see you around the lodge, and please join us at future events.

At the Spring State Convention held from May 17 to May 19, the Plymouth Ann Arbor Lodge received numerous awards for its contributions to Elkdom. At the June 11 membership meeting, Exalted Ruler John Sherwin will share those awards with the members. Additionally, five members of our lodge were elected or appointed to Grand Lodge and State offices for the upcoming year.

PDDGER Bruce Stark was installed as State Chaplain; PER/Leading Knight Geno Grabinski was installed as

Southeast District Vice Chairman, PDDGER/Lodge Trustee Chairperson Ken Hines will continue his position as State Trustee;

Cynthia Ross will continue her position as Michigan National Veterans Service State Coordinator.

PER/Lodge Trustee Greg Ross will continue his position as State Advertising Webmaster. When you see these individuals, please congratulate them on their position and their efforts to promote Elkdom.

Dave Fisher, PER

Lodge Secretary