veteran's welcome home kit delivered
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Lodge delivered a Welcome Home Kit giving the homeless veteran who is moving into an apartment all the basic needs to begin his life again. The kit consisted of the basics such as coffee maker, bathroom towels, bedding, kitchen silverwares and pots and pans, etc. This was the second such delivery of the Welcome Home Kit conducted by Watertown Lodge # 496 to the Peer-to-Peer Veterans Outreach Center (on State Street, Watertown, NY) within the past month. Chaplain/Grant Writer Linda Lepper in cooperation with PER Ed Massa purchased items needed to assist a homeless veteran moving into a home. The Welcome Home Kit Program is part of the Elks’ Veterans program that Watertown Lodge # 496 is proud to be supporting this year.
Pictured Left to Right: Chaplain/Grant Writer Linda Lepper; Exalted Ruler Mike Cummings; Veteran Neil; Loyal Knight/Veterans Committee Chair PER Ed Massa; Center Advocate Michael Hanley; Past State President Tim Kelly.
children's christmas party
Santa Visited Lodge # 496
On December 10th, Watertown Elks # 496 hosted Children's Christmas Party. It was another successful event held by our Lodge. Over 70 children participated and Santa Claus visited our Lodge. All the kids had fun and everyone got to have more than one slice of pizzas. Thanks to all who participated and to all who volunteered.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!!
Community Services in November
Sunday, November 19th was our Annual Harvest Dinner for Area Senior Citizens. This event was once again a big success. Made possible by generous donations from our members, over 550 dinners were served. Many volunteers gave up their time on Saturday and Sunday to cook, prepare and pack dinners for area Senior Citizens. There were several drivers that delivered the turkey dinner to senior facilities in the area.
Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to help!!!
Watertown Elks made a donation of $1,000 from Freedom grant to the VA outreach center on Friday November 17th. Presenting the check was Veterans committee chair PER Ed Massa.
The center invited us over for a nice Thanksgiving lunch.
The Elks also donated some food collected from our caring members.
We love our veterans!!
Special thanks to Linda Lepper for our outstanding grant writing skills in getting grants for our lodge.
Also at the luncheon - PER trustees chair Tony Verne, Exalted Ruler Anne Fleming, our grant writer Inner Guard Linda Lepper and PER Dennis Brady.
Volunteering
Volunteers are always welcomed!! When one volunteers, everyone gets a prize! Only we can't see it, or spend it, or even drive it. We can only feel it and it's the greatest feeling ever!!! Print the volunteer sign up sheet and give it to the Lodge secretary or leave it with the bartender.
Watertown elks # 496 merchandises
These are what we have in our lodge. NEW SHIRTS ARE IN!!!
We will update our pricing soon.
Elks # 496 Coffee Mugs
$6.00
2XL Poly/Cotton Polo Shirt
We have some remaining polo shirts & t's.
Come to the lodge and see what's left!
2XL Polo Shirt
We have some remaining polo shirts & t's.
Come to the lodge and see what's left!
2XL Polo Shirt
We have some remaining polo shirts & t's.
Come to the lodge and see what's left!
Small Pink T-Shirt
We have some remaining polo shirts & t's.
Come to the lodge and see what's left!