The Queen Has been found!
Pearl harbor memorial raffle
The NYS Elks Association is raising funds to help restore, revitalize and modernize the site. Money raised will be used to replace outdoor exhibits, build digital and interactive displays, modernize with iPads and touchscreens and install new programs and software.
Elks North Central District raffle tickets are available at the Lodge.
$5 each ~ 3 for $10 ~ 8 for $20
1st Prize: $1000
2nd Prize: $300
3rd Prize: $200
4th Prize: $100
Drawing May 16, 2020
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February Charity of the Month is the Jefferson County SPCA
This month’s charity is the Jefferson County SPCA. The following items are needed:
ANIMAL SUPPLIES:
Clay cat litter/pellets
Pill pockets
Cat Scratchers
Cat Toys
Kuranda Dog Beds http://kuranda.com/donate/3690
Andis 40 blades for clippers
Durable collars & leashes (dog & cat)
WET Cat Food
OFFICE SUPPLIES:
AA batteries
9 volt batteries
Stamps
8x10 paper
Card stock
CLEANING SUPPLIES:
New washer & dryers
Bleach
Large Trash bags
Hand soap
Paper towels
Sanitizer
Laundry Detergent
GIFT CARDS:
Gas Cards
Petco
Staples
Home Depot
Lowe’s
NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME OR NO LONGER USED:
Distilled water
Puppy formula
Bottles
Canned or dry dog/cat food
Newspapers - no longer used
The Jefferson County SPCA participates in the Science Diet Program for
Shelters. Keeping our dogs/cats on the same brand of food helps control
stomach upset that can be brought on by changing foods.
Dry Dog and Cat food can be donated to the Urban Mission at 247 Factory Street.
Social News
Birthdays For The Week January 20 to January 26 <name, day> Happy Birthday!
David N. Butler 20; Douglas S. Clement 20; Eric Hoistion 20; Arthur H. Parker 20; Peter J. Phillips 20; Denise Deline 21; Ralph G. Johnson 21; David Northrop 21; Patrick E. O’Donnell 21; Terrance W. Running 21; Steven C. Wood 21; Cindy Fitzpatrick 22; Patrick C. Frier 22; Michael J. Hanson 22; Amanda Jo Mayne 22; Richard Walters 23; Rosemarie Bowers 24; Lloyd Damon 24; George J. Eassa 24 ; Linda Harter 24; Walter G. Jones 24; Donald E. Godfrey 25; Jody Hewitt 25; Judy Motter 25; Raymond Shelmidine 25; Edward C. Banach 26; George Morley Jr. 26; C. William Stoodley Jr. 26; Loren W. Walts 26
Stop in the Lodge and have a drink on us.
We encourage our members to send in stories and photos of what is going on in your life. Send in photos of recent babies born in your family, graduations, vacations, marriages, celebrating milestones, etc. Send us anything that your fellow brothers and sisters here at the Watertown Elks Lodge may find interesting.
Watertown Elks Lodge #496 "In the News" October 16, 2019
Vittles For Vets
Once a month, the Watertown Elks lodge has a luncheon for veterans. The program, called Vittles for Vets, started in May 2019
Any veteran from anywhere can come to the lodge to get together, eat lunch and share stories.
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are 3 scholarships available through the Elks.
1. Emergency Educational Grant - Deadline is October 31, 2019.
2. Elks National Foundation Legacy Award.
This is open to all seniors who are children and grandchildren of an Elk member in any lodge -
Deadline January 31, 2020. Applications are at enf.elks.org/legacyscholarship
3. Most Valuable Student Award - Deadline is November 5, 2019.
This is open to ALL seniors even if no affiliation to an Elk member. Deadline is November 5, 2019.
Applications and info. can be found at enf.elks.org/mvs
For more information contact Peg Bootie at 315-788-0298 or by email at