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VEGREVILLE ELKS LODGE NO. 143 CELEBRATES THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELKS OF CANADA
On December 6, 2012 approximately 45 members and guests of the Vegreville Elks Lodge celebrated the 100th
anniversary of the Elks of Canada. It was a night set aside to celebrate the accomplishments of the Lodge in the
local community as well as highlighting the importance of the Elks of Canada in their fundraising efforts for local and
national charities. One of the many notable historical events for the Lodge was that two of the Lodge’s members
would become the Grand Exalted Ruler, Robert Robert in 1967 and the late Dr. Nick Kuzyk in 1975.
Continuing in their support for the community, the Lodge members made presentations to two youth organizations
at the meeting. The first presentation was made to the Vegreville Minor Soccer
Association for $5,000.00 to assist in development of a soccer field. This will be
the first installment of a $10,000.00 commitment to the Vegreville Minor Soccer
Association.
The second presentation for $2,000.00 was
made to the local Girl Guides to help offset
travel costs for a group of Guides to take a trip
to Ottawa for a Canada Day Tour. The evening
continued with presentations from the Town of
Vegreville and the County of Minburn recognizing the local Lodge for their community
work.
Long service pins were presented to many members
with a noteworthy 65 years membership pin being presented to Brother Dale Cole.
The Vegreville Elks donated $10,000.00 to the Vegreville Lions Club to assist in the
construction costs for the Vegreville Lions Community
Spray Park. Exalted Ruler Marshall Stewart presented
the cheque to Frances Sawiak, Chairperson for the
Park Fundraising Committee from the Lions Club. Also
shown is Brother Bob Bennett and Lions member John
Sawiak. This is the second cheque for $10,000.00, for
a total donation of $20,000.00 that the Vegreville Elks
have contributed to the Lions Spray Park.
Brother Bob Bennett (L) and Exalted Ruler Marshall Stewart (R) presented a
cheque for $1,000.00 to Colleen Pidzarko from the Vegreville Alcohol and Drug
Society. The funds will be used to fund a Teen Conference for Junior High
School students from Vegreville and Mundare.
Brother Bob Bennett (L) and Exalted Ruler
Marshall Stewart (R) presented a cheque for
$2,500.00 to Vegreville Composite High School
Principal Roy Mills for the Cultural Endowment
Fund. Interest earned from the fund is used for
scholarships for students in Arts and Cultural
programs.
Exalted Ruler Marshall Stewart presented a cheque for $1,500.00 to Ralph
Soldan, President of the Vegreville Golf Club as part of the Elks sponsorship of
a shelter and sign at Hole No. 2.
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