News from Around the State
Connecticut State Ritual Contest Winner
Announced
It is our pleasure to announce that the State Ritual Champions for the
2007-2008 year are DANIELSON LODGE #1706.
They will be going out
to Grand Lodge to represent the state of Connecticut at the National
Convention in Anaheim, California in July.
Congratulations on a job well done.
CEA 2008 State Convention
The
Annual State Convention will be held the weekend of May 30th thru
June 1st, 2008 at the Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill, 100 Capitol
Boulevard, Rocky Hill, CT.
The Installation Dinner will be on Saturday May 31st, 2008,
beginning at 6:00p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and
the installation of Officers.
Arrangements have been made for blocks of rooms at the Hartford
Marriott Rocky Hill for both Friday, May 30th and
Saturday, May 31st at a rate of $102 per room. The hotel
has requested that all room reservations be made by telephone.
In reserving rooms, indicate that you are attending the Connecticut
Elks convention and provide your Lodge number. The number for
the Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill is
(860) 257-6000.
To make your dinner reservations or get more information contact
Phil Wilson PDD, PSP at 203-248-6800.
Click here for the CEA 2008
Convention Page
2008 - 2009 State Pin
Did
you know? Connecticut has a long history of being a leader in the
manufacturing of clocks and timepieces dating back to 1738.
Heman Clark, in Salem Bridge Connecticut, manufactured clocks for
100 years from 1738 to 1838. Clocks were made in, Ansonia, Bristol,
Bridgeport, Northbury, Plymouth Hollow, New Haven, Winsted and
Waterbury.
You might recognize some of the names, Seth Thomas, Sessions,
Ingraham, Eli Terry, Standard Time and Waterbury Clock Co. to name a
few. Some are still in business today.
This pin design was chosen to pay a small tribute to the rich
heritage of clock making in Connecticut. It also incorporates
the "Hour of Eleven" to remember "those who shall come no more",
along with the Emblem of our Order.
Going to the National Convention? Pins are a great way to meet and
greet fellow members from all over the country. Pin traders
abound at the convention, try swapping pins with other Elks, or just
give them out to new friends you are sure to make. How about placing
some in your Elks jewelry case for your members to purchase?
Maybe even give them out to youngsters at a Youth Activities event,
kids love pins. How about presenting one to each of your new members
at their Initiation ceremony? I'm sure you will find many more
ways to put these pins to good use.
The cost of this year's pin is $1.25 each. Orders must be received
ASAP to insure they will be available for delivery at the
State Convention. Payment must accompany your order.
Submit completed order form along with your payment. Payable
to: Dennis DiMauro, 106 Longview Ave., Bristol, CT 06010-7124.
Please print or type your form. Thank you in advance for your
order.
Click here for the
2008-2009 State Pin Order Form
NOW ALSO AVAILABLE...
2008 Connecticut Elks Association
Convention Shirts
*100%
long-staple Peruvian pima cotton
*Contrast tipping on collar and cuffs
*Stretch tape in shoulders for strength
*Men’s
and Women’s styles Available
*Name
and Title Embroidered (Optional)
*Three button placket with Dura-pearl buttons
*Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
*Embroidered with State Pin Logo
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS APRIL 15, 2008
PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER
Click document type for the 2008 Convention Shirt Order Form
night
to receive the national Enrique Camarena award. What was even
better is what he said during his acceptance speech, when he
referred to the naming of his newborn son, Cameron. It was
unfortunate that Kevin’s wife and son could not be in attendance, as
he was just too young to make the trip. Kevin truly believes in
keeping drugs off the streets such as Enrique Camarena did. His
last works on the dais, “Just Say NO”, says it all." 
