On Saturday, March 12, the Wellsville Elks Lodge 1040 held their annual Awards/Appreciation ceremony with a dinner prior to the presentations. Members and friends of the lodge were recognized for their contributions enhancing the true mission and spirit of the Elk's organization. The awards were presented by Wellsville Exalted Ruler Jay “Skip” Hamilton along with Exalted Ruler-elect Jeff Haugh.
One lady was recognized for her always being there to contribute baked goods for the many different fund raisers the Elks support. Another gentleman was recognized for his efforts year after year with the administration of the Elk's scholarship applications and awards. Nationally the Elks are second only to the U.S. Government in the amounts they award in scholarships each year. Another couple were recognized for their dedicated efforts in raising funds to support the annual Christmas party for the children. Still others were recognized for their willingness to lend a hand in whatever task needs to be done.
Three individuals were presented with awards issued by the Elk's Grand Lodge for their contributions to the Elks and the community.
Given Certificates of Appreciation were Ruby Milliron, Jona Smith, Donna Swogger, Marge Grimm and Dave & Donna Smith. Randy Young and Larry Mills were presented with Outstanding Service Awards. Presented with the Grand Lodge awards was Wellsville Elk of the Year Donald Bennett, PER; Wellsville Officer of the Year Susan Haugh, Secretary; and the Elk's Distinguished Citizenship Award Mike Lynn, PER. We're still at a loss for words on that last one!
Pictured above from the left are Exalted Ruler Skip Hamilton, Don Bennett, Susan Haugh, yours truly and Exalted Ruler-elect Jeff Haugh.
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6 comments:
You're looking mighty distinguished there, ole nib!
Congratulations.
Congratulations to all, great group of very civic minded individuals. Keep up the good work !
still trying to get over the "loss of words" comment from Ole Nib! Congrats! Ted
Thanks on behalf of all of us. Believe me it was a shocking surprise. Thought we were invited only to get some material to report on. Not often we go speechless but that was one of those times. Now we're beginning to wonder if the selection committee has an elevator that doesn't quite reach the top floor!!! ;-)
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Congrats Mike...how does it feel to be on the other side of the camera...you're doing a great job!
Thanks for the compliments. Being in the camera's eye was a new experience but they did use my camera. Was fearful it would break!
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