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Exalted Rulers Message
MEMBERS:
This is my final message to you. It is hard to believe that a year has passed so
fast. This year has been a very rewarding experience for me. To all of the
members who helped out in many of the different events that occurred I am very
grateful. The year would not have run so smoothly had it not been for your
willingness to come down to the lodge and volunteer.
The officers this year are a very dedicated group of men. Their participation in
the lodge meetings and dedication to ritual examplifies the leadership character
that they each possess. I am confident that they will be great Exhalted Rulers
when their time comes.
The past few months different people have asked me if I was tired of the job and
my answer has always been the same, "I'm tired, but I am not tired of the job".
When I started last March I didn't realize how involved and attached I would
become to our lodge. This is a great organization and I am thankful for having
the opportunity to serve as your Exalted Ruler.
I would like to thank every one who has helped out this year by name but I am
afraid that I would leave someone out. Instead, I will acknowledge the different
groups that volunteered. The Trustees and the House Committee, you gentlemen,
made this year very successful. Also, thanks go to the guys who work in the
kitchen on the evenings when we have initiation of new members. Mike told me
that I would never have to call him, and I didn't. The end of the month steak
feed crews, what a great job you do. This is a wonderful evening for members to
enjoy good food and good times. Dave and the Father Daughter crew and Kevin and
the Father Son crew, you organized two fabulous events. Who will you be having
this year? The Flag Day Ceremony last June was fantastic. Don and your crew,
your efforts express the Elks devotion to Americanism. The second Annual Raffle
last fall was another success, that requires a lot of leg work. Thanks to all
the volunteers. Bruce, Mark, Dan and all of your assistants, what a fantastic
job you did organizing the youth activities. These events went off with out a
hitch and is a great opportunity to involve the young people of our community.
These sporting events truly show how Elks Care and Elks Share. To all the
employed personnel, thank you for your dedication to our lodge. Your commitment
makes this operation run smoothly.Danny, I'm sure you will appreciate the new
furniture as much as anyone.
I am sure many of you enjoyed the great evening on February 9 th . Kevin Kent
was very instumental in arranging the entertainment. It was fun to see so many
members having dinner and listening to all the great sounds that Gwen and her
dad provided.
Last but not least, I have to thank my wife Melinda for all the support and
compassion she has given me this year. She has been very instrumental with
suggestions and extremely understanding of all the hours that I have been away
at Elk functions. I am looking forward to spending a lot of time with her in the
months to come.
Fraternally,
ER John
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