Kinderhook Elks - Lodge 2530

ER's Message

To My Kinderhook Elks Family

It’s February and the Lodge year is coming to a close. What a year! We have learned so much about each other; friendships that have grown and the new ones that have just begun. I can never say enough about the members that have helped this Lodge and me personally over the past 10 months.

Members that have guided me, counseled me, corrected me, laughed with me and, sometimes, even at me. This has been a wild ride. Thank you to everyone. I have gained a new respect for people that take on a chair. We rely on each other, confide in each other and complement each other, all for the betterment of the Lodge. We have made some great decisions and we have made some mistakes, but we keep moving forward. This month is nominations, do you know of some-one interested in a chair or position? Are you interested? Please let an officer know as soon as possible.

Spring is just around the corner and we need to start scheduling activities. We are planning to have Upstage Productions back, another whiskey and cigar night, paint and sips, and we're even working on a comedy night. Give us ideas and let’s work out the details.

Spring convention is May 14-17, and it will be held in Callicoon, NY. Conventions are open to everyone. There are training classes held every day, and at night you can meet Elks from all over the state. It’s not as close as the September one, which is in Albany, but if you have the time and wish to attend please come and see what it’s all about.

We still have a few delinquent members, if you know any of them please reach out and see if we can get them to become current. New York State has lost over 2900 members this past year. Let’s see if we can do our part and not lose any of our own.

We are starting a new Elks Training section in the newsletter. Haven’t worked out all the details yet, but we will be talking with the District Training officer. Our goal is to get more information to you about how the Lodge works and why. So, next year, when the training tests are handed out, it will be as fun for all as it was for some.

Thank you for everything you do for the betterment of the Lodge and the community we serve.

Anne Leiser ER

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Lots of amazing events coming this year! Be sure to check in weekly for updates.

Thank you for a fabulous year! Be sure to check back for updates. The committees are working hard to schedule the dates for 2020.

2020 Save the Dates

NYSEA Spring 2020 Convention May 14 – 17, 2020 Villa Roma, Callicoon NY Reservation forms available online at www.nyselks.org under “Conventions”
Did you say Whiskey and Cigars??? Yes by request, Thom and I are planning a 2020 event.

Movie Night under the stars. Coming in July, grab a blanket and come join us for a movie under the stars. Details to come.

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