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The only four Edson Elks Lodge members who made it through the cold to the Elks meeting on January 14. They discussed new project ideas as well as their
concerning need for new members and more volunteers. (Left to Right) Alan Biron (3rd Vice President), Leona Garner (Membership director), Claudette
Romaniuk (Secretary), and Ken Biron (President). photo Brianne Benson
Edson Elks Lodge in need of dedicated
volunteers and new members
by Brianne Benson and help finding meaningful can hear their teachers better,” women graduating high school
projects to support,” said Biron. It explained Biron. would show up to try on both new
Members of the Edson Elks takes a great deal of manpower Additionally, they have in the and used graduation dresses and
Lodge #87 discussed their and hard work to set up and past used their funds to support suits to wear to their ceremonies.
concerning need for new members provide exciting events and families affected by burn outs or The formal wear would be
and new project ideas at their fundraisers, and without adequate house fires. “If a family burns out available at little to no cost in
meeting on the evening of January support assistance, events do not and they have young kids, we can order to support the successes and
14. yield as much money to donate. provide them with a sum of experiences of underprivileged
Although the members were In addition, fundraising events money per child right away to get youths in the community.
anticipating the scheduled visit are where the group tends to them clothes and necessities to get Meetings are open to the public
from the President of the Alberta attract new memberships. “We try back to school using funded and take place on the second
Elks Association, Darren Scott, to entertain people and while money from the Royal Purple Tuesday of every month. The Elks
the drastically cold weather they're here try to talk to them and fund for children. One year we encourage the public to come out
conditions prevented him, and invite them in and hope to get new supported ten children.” to learn more about volunteering
many other members, from members out of it,” said Biron. As The Edson Elks are currently or becoming a member, or even
attending the meeting. events become smaller due to lack brainstorming ideas for an event just helping with fundraising and
Nonetheless, a handful of of manpower and support, for graduating youths in the early project ideas. For more
members still attended, including opportunities to recruit members spring, though it is undecided on. information contact Ken Biron at
the Edson Elks president Ken are also being limited. At this event, young men and 780-723-1304.
Biron who shared that over the Biron said that in the past, the
past five years their group alone Edson Elks have donated money Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
has donated $24,537 to the to SCOPE disability services, Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788
community and individuals in McMan community services, www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
need. Rotary Club of Edson, Edson Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
The Edson Lodge is number 87 Food Bank Society, and local Meet our boy Atari! He's a 3 month old
of the 98 lodges in Alberta, palliative care programs. shepherd mix who makes friends with
totalling approximately 3,500 They also have funds available to everyone he meets. Atari's foster mom says
members who devote their them through the Elks Royal
services to those in need. Purple fund for children and he's a smartie-pants, easy-to-train genius
Unfortunately, the Edson Elks ISTAR (Institute for stuttering who is eager to please and loves to learn
Lodge is finding it increasingly treatment and research). new things. He's full of puppy enthusiasm
difficult to organize and host “One of our main areas is and is ready for you to teach him how to be
events given their dwindling hearing and deaf detection. We your new best friend. Apply to adopt Atari
membership and committed fund the purchase of a lot of on our website at
volunteers. Currently, the lodge hearing aids and FM (Frequency EdsonAnimalRescue.com.
has 15 members, whereas in the Modulation) units for schools so
past they have had over 100. that when kids are hearing Sponsored by: Wills
Wills
“One of the biggest issues we impaired the teacher can use the
Real Estate
have is getting help to host events FM systems as a tool so students Real Estate
780-723-3245 Business Law
Business Law
The only four Edson Elks Lodge members who made it through the cold to the Elks meeting on January 14. They discussed new project ideas as well as their
concerning need for new members and more volunteers. (Left to Right) Alan Biron (3rd Vice President), Leona Garner (Membership director), Claudette
Romaniuk (Secretary), and Ken Biron (President). photo Brianne Benson
Edson Elks Lodge in need of dedicated
volunteers and new members
by Brianne Benson and help finding meaningful can hear their teachers better,” women graduating high school
projects to support,” said Biron. It explained Biron. would show up to try on both new
Members of the Edson Elks takes a great deal of manpower Additionally, they have in the and used graduation dresses and
Lodge #87 discussed their and hard work to set up and past used their funds to support suits to wear to their ceremonies.
concerning need for new members provide exciting events and families affected by burn outs or The formal wear would be
and new project ideas at their fundraisers, and without adequate house fires. “If a family burns out available at little to no cost in
meeting on the evening of January support assistance, events do not and they have young kids, we can order to support the successes and
14. yield as much money to donate. provide them with a sum of experiences of underprivileged
Although the members were In addition, fundraising events money per child right away to get youths in the community.
anticipating the scheduled visit are where the group tends to them clothes and necessities to get Meetings are open to the public
from the President of the Alberta attract new memberships. “We try back to school using funded and take place on the second
Elks Association, Darren Scott, to entertain people and while money from the Royal Purple Tuesday of every month. The Elks
the drastically cold weather they're here try to talk to them and fund for children. One year we encourage the public to come out
conditions prevented him, and invite them in and hope to get new supported ten children.” to learn more about volunteering
many other members, from members out of it,” said Biron. As The Edson Elks are currently or becoming a member, or even
attending the meeting. events become smaller due to lack brainstorming ideas for an event just helping with fundraising and
Nonetheless, a handful of of manpower and support, for graduating youths in the early project ideas. For more
members still attended, including opportunities to recruit members spring, though it is undecided on. information contact Ken Biron at
the Edson Elks president Ken are also being limited. At this event, young men and 780-723-1304.
Biron who shared that over the Biron said that in the past, the
past five years their group alone Edson Elks have donated money Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
has donated $24,537 to the to SCOPE disability services, Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788
community and individuals in McMan community services, www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
need. Rotary Club of Edson, Edson Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
The Edson Lodge is number 87 Food Bank Society, and local Meet our boy Atari! He's a 3 month old
of the 98 lodges in Alberta, palliative care programs. shepherd mix who makes friends with
totalling approximately 3,500 They also have funds available to everyone he meets. Atari's foster mom says
members who devote their them through the Elks Royal
services to those in need. Purple fund for children and he's a smartie-pants, easy-to-train genius
Unfortunately, the Edson Elks ISTAR (Institute for stuttering who is eager to please and loves to learn
Lodge is finding it increasingly treatment and research). new things. He's full of puppy enthusiasm
difficult to organize and host “One of our main areas is and is ready for you to teach him how to be
events given their dwindling hearing and deaf detection. We your new best friend. Apply to adopt Atari
membership and committed fund the purchase of a lot of on our website at
volunteers. Currently, the lodge hearing aids and FM (Frequency EdsonAnimalRescue.com.
has 15 members, whereas in the Modulation) units for schools so
past they have had over 100. that when kids are hearing Sponsored by: Wills
Wills
“One of the biggest issues we impaired the teacher can use the
Real Estate
have is getting help to host events FM systems as a tool so students Real Estate
780-723-3245 Business Law
Business Law
