- The Houma Elks Initiated Bernita Guidry into Elkdom at the August 22nd Regular Meeting of the Lodge.
- John D Williams was Balloted favorably for reinstatement into the Lodge.
- Family Night will be held on Friday, September 21st where the POW/MIA Ritual Ceremony will be held in recognition of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. We will have hot dogs, chili and chili fritos at no charge for all that come out. The public is invited. If anyone plans to attend, please give me a call so that we can have a headcount for the food. The POW/MIA Table will remain on permanent display afterwards to show support to Veterans that never returned home.
- Mid-Season Conference will be held in Houma on the weekend of January 18th thru 20th. A flier and registration form with details and cost will be sent out soon for all those wishing to attend the events that are being planned.
- We received a gracious donation from the Homeless Veterans Shelter to be used for improvements at the Coteau Property for the road and parking areas.
- Barbara Sullivan was presented with the Plus Eleven (11) Membership Watch from Grand Lodge for the 2016-2017 Lodge year.
- Warren Michel was presented with the Plus Three (3) Membership Pin from Grand Lodge for the 2016-2017 Lodge year.
- The annual Visit of the District Deputy to the Houma Elks Lodge will be Wednesday, September 12th. If are free, please make plans to attend the 6:30 Houma Elks Social where we will be having Jambalaya and White Beans for dinner, and 7:30 Regular Lodge Meeting.
- The Lodge received a copy of the Minutes from the Louisiana Elks Association Business Meeting held at the State Convention in Lafayette. If you would like to review them, a copy of them have been left by the Table in front of the Television.
Sam Authement PER
Secretary
