Memorial Day Ceremony, Sunday, May 24th
Watertown Elks Lodge #496 held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 24th. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the number of participants was limited and the public was unable to attend.
Left to right: Exalted Ruler Dennis J. Brady, Trustee John Navarra, Trustee Tony Verne, Trustee Cheryl Clark, Esteemed Leading Knight Ed Massa, Veterans Chairman Stan Zaremba, Esteemed Lecturing Knight Anne Cavanaugh and Lodge Secretary Melissa VanBrocklin.
Special Recognition
Exalted Ruler Dennis Brady (left) presented a plaque to Veterans Chairman Stan Zaremba thanking him for his many years of volunteer service to our Lodge and to the Veterans’ organizations within our community.
legacy scholarships
Scholarship applications are available for children, grandchildren and step grandchildren of a Watertown Elks Lodge #496 member in good standing. Scholarships are open to high school seniors as well as students already attending college. Applicants will need to submit an official transcript from their high school or college with their application. The items reviewed for this award are academic achievement, financial need and the applicant’s essay. Completed applications are due no later than Tuesday, June 30, 2020. A total of two scholarships will be awarded with a value of $500 each. The recipients will be announced in July 2020. Applications are available on the Lodge website, by email and by regular mail. If you have questions or would like an email application or to receive an application by mail, please contact Peg Bootie at abigail1893@verizon.net or 315-788-0298.
Elks Lodge #496 Donation
The Watertown Elks #496 presented a check for $2000 to the Community Action Planning Council to support their efforts to provide food through their food pantry. Pictured are: Mary Mathewson, CAPC Family Center Director; Dennis Brady, Watertown Elks Exalted Ruler; Melinda Gault, CAPC Executive Director; and Linda Lepper, Elks Tiler and Grant Coordinator.
Elks Care ~ Elks Share!
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
volunteer awards
ER Joan Carlo Presented Awards on March 7th
ER Joan Carlo presented awards to the following, L to R: Cathy Taylor, Employee of the Year; Joe Navarra, Committee Person of the Year (House Committee Chair); Linnie James, Elk of the Year; Karen Reid, who was presented a Posthumous Special Recognition award honoring her late husband, Don Reid, for his years of dedicated service to the Lodge; Melissa VanBrocklin, Officer of the Year and ER Joan Carlo. Missing from the photo are Joan Soderquist, Citizen of the year and Ernie Mustizer, Outstanding Service Award.
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.