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CHATTANOOGA 91 October, 2020 I overheard a conversation with someone saying: “You need to be a member of the Lodge. We have a great bar.” We do have a great social club with great bartenders, an excellent kitchen and wait staff, incredible food and exceptional libations! But, did you realize that over the last 129 years, OUR Lodge has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars and volunteer time to residents of our community in the form of activities, scholarships, and dona- tions to worthy causes that seek to help those in need and who are suffering from illness? We value and remember our veterans and make donations to organizations to assist them in carrying out their objectives and programs. We stand ready to donate time and effort to our community wherever or however it is needed. We take the lead in patriotic programs such as Flag Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. Despite the challenges of Covid this year, we continue to pro- vide activities for our members and families, financial and emotional support for tornado victims, families and children of abuse, veterans and individuals experi- encing illnesses and hardships. We provided school supplies for youth in our area, support for our First Responders and food for local shelters and our homeless population. The spirit and responsibilities of being an Elk is not to be taken lightly! Yes, our Lodge has a great bar and social club, but I encourage us all to take on the spirit and the demanding responsibilities of being an Elk, not just a member! In the Spirit of Elks, Kelly, Exalted Ruler Officers: Exalted Ruler Kelly Williams Leading Knight Neal Butler Loyal Knight Dawn Whitener Lecturing Knight David Thompson Directors: Tim Teague Hank Mallicoat Bob Williams Chaplain Jan Harbort Esquire Pat Bartlett Inner Guard Debra Veal Tiler Vicky Fox Treasurer Reeda Hall Secretary Jack Carney Being An Elk?! Kelly Williams, Exalted Ruler Welcome Our New Members In September we initiated seven new members: Wanda Hale, Mellissa Holbrook, Melissa Butler, Ginnifer Ellison, Arthur Quarles, Robert Allen Hill and Jason Campbell. Please welcome these new Elks into our Lodge and encourage them to participate in our many charitable and social activities. Meeting First & Third Tuesdays of each month Monthly Newsletter Elks Lodge #91 Chaanooga, TN www.chaanoogaelks91.com From the Secretary….. 1067 Graysville Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 Congratulations! Vernon Elliott Our sincere appreciation for your dedication and service to our country and to our Elks Lodge. Vernon will be able to enjoy the “Veteran” parking space at the front of the building during the month of October. VETERAN OF THE MONTH Congratulations new Elks! Jack Carney The Plaque acknowledging our members who purchased the special Elks tiles for the pool has been placed in the Tiki Hut! Thank you to our members for your donations which is a showcase in our pool. The Board will meet on September 30th to determine the closing of the Pool for the season. Please watch for information on Facebook, website and on the Bulletin Board. Vernon served as a Medic in Vietnam with the United States Army from April 1971-June 1974. He is retired trauma nurse, RN. Vernon has been an Elk for 40 years, originally joining the Elks Lodge in Decatur, Alabama where his father was a member. On September 15th the following prospects were balloted on and ap- proved: Teresa Bean, Steven Chisenall, Anthony Foskey, Samantha George, John Gorman, Lance Hatfield, Elizabeth McWilliams, Anthony Palmer, James Reddick, Robert Richelson, Debra Jean Ruth, Angelica Seader, and Jeanne Smith for membership, Anthony Buchanan and Andrew Twitchall for reinstatement. These candidates have been read on the floor and will be balloted on at our next meeting October 6th: Mitchell Dessiens proposed by Jim Moore and Sara Orzech, Eristen Williams, Mary Snellgrove, Gary Noe, Cassi Towe all proposed by Dave Thompson.
