(as written in October/November Newsletter)
I am glad to see how Rockland Emblem has really been stepping up this year. It is an honor to have Barbara Guy as State President and Charlotte Mills as 4th Supreme Vice President from the Rockland Club in my year as President. It is also an honor to have members Kim Matthews, Anita Swanson, and Martha Calinda holding offices for State Supreme as well as Kim and Martha holding offices at the National Supreme Level. I am so pleased to see Rockland so represented at both State and Supreme Level. I would like to also thank the other members who have worked so hard for Emblem and all it believes this year. Thank you to all, Anna.
SUNSHINE: The new Chairman for Sunshine is Martha. Please let her know if anyone you know needs a card.
YOUTH FEST: It was reported that 103 children attended the one day event in Waterville this past August.
DRUG AWARENESS: Brittany is the new Chairman of this committee. It was reported at the State Meeting that there is a new drug called Strawberry Meth/Strawberry Quick, it comes in many flavors, looks and resembles pop rocks and has been located in schools in the State of Maine. Also Brittany is looking into doing a poster contest with the 4-H Program. More information to come.
LITERACY: Anita Swanson and Charlotte Mills are the new co-chairman of this committee.
AMERICANISM: Frieda shared a poem with us called "My Land" at the October Business meeting.
AUCTION: The next auction will be held Nov. 17th. If you would like to donate/make food or time, please contact Charlotte Mills.
MEMBERSHIP: We initiated Carolyn Cavanaugh. Please remember to invite a friend to the meeting. Welcome Carolyn.
BEANO: Please contact Martha if you would like to donate food items and/or time for Beano. Martha can be reached at 236-4079.
COMMUNITY SERVICE/CHRISTMAS GIVING: Please remember to save gift bags as the holidays are approaching.
WAYS & MEANS: The next Social will be held October 11 at 7:00pm sharp. Last month Beverly brought a fill-in-the-blank game. A good time was had by all.
CHRISTMAS FAIR: The event this year will be held Saturday Nov. 8th at the Elks Lodge. If you know of anyone who would like to rent a table, please have them contact Charlotte Mills. Anita Swanson is in charge of the craft table this year, let her know if you would like to make crafts or help her at the fair. we also need a volunteer to head up the food table. Any donations are appreciated.
OTHER NEWS:
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The next State meeting will be held November 2nd at the August Elks Lodge. Registration starts at 8:00am. We will be collecting items for a harvest basket.
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Supreme Past President Dottie Machenzie had surgery on Sept. 22nd. She is doing well if you wish to send her a card the address is, New England Rehab, 335 Brighton Ave., Portland, Me. 04102. Barbara Webber had surgery and is doing well. We wish both of them a fast recovery.
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Emblem and the web: Carol has been working on the the new Emblem web site for the Rockland Club. More information to come.
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Coastal Workshop Halloween Party will be held on Thursday Oct. 30th from 6-8pm at the Elks Lodge. If you wish to donate food or time please contact Kim or Martha.
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Members of the Rockland Elks have volunteered to waitress at the Elks Veterans Diner, Friday October 24th.
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First Vice-President Kelly Peters has resigned from her position as of Sept. 10th, she also has resigned as chairman of Sunshine, Literacy & Drug Awareness.
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The next business meeting will be held Thursday Nov. 6th starting at 7:00pm, this will be a memorial service. The next social is Nov. 20th at 7:00pm, both will be held at the Elks Lodge.
