Grand Lodge
To all Members:
During this unprecedented time, I wanted to let you know what the newly elected Board of Directors has done to keep our Membership and Guests safe regarding the Lodge and Lodge activities. We like everyone have been closely following the developments concerning the Coronavirus Pandemic.
First, the new BOD met on Friday March 13th to discuss the impact the Coronavirus was likely to have on the Lodge and Lodge activities. At that time, we were acting without the benefit of any guidelines from Grand Lodge and before the current restrictions announced by the National and NJ State Government. The Board decided the following:
Grill Room to be closed until further notice
The Uncle Floyd fundraiser scheduled for March 26th would be postponed, now cancelled
Sunday Breakfast scheduled for March 29th would be cancelled
Bingo scheduled for April 2nd would be cancelled
These decisions were not made lightly but where made in the best interest for the safety of the Lodge Membership. These actions are now being followed by Lodges throughout the country and are recommendations now being adopted by Elks Grand Lodge. In addition, the following changes have now been decided on:
The regular Lodge meeting scheduled for March 25th has been cancelled. This action has been approved by the District Deputy as required by GL Statute.
The Officer Installation scheduled for March 28th has been modified to eliminate the reception and awards ceremony to keep in line with the current suggested health guidelines. The reception and awards will be held later.
While most activities at the Lodge have been cancelled, the Blood Drives will be allowed to continue, for obvious reasons.
During this down time, the Lodge will be thoroughly cleaned using improved cleaning solutions and procedures. The BOD wants to ensure all members that when the Lodge does reopen, they will be safe and feel comfortable coming into the building.
The BOD will keep the Membership updated as needed through Eileen’s email blasts and Webpage/Facebook pages as needed. In the meantime, if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the Board, or myself at 908.399.6934.
Fraternally,
David Murphy ER, PDD
Flemington Elks Lodge #1928
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
To all Members:
** Update 3/28/20
I hope this update finds you safe and well. I wanted to update you on what is happening with Elks activities in general:
Elks Grand Lodge in Chicago is closed, as the state of Illinois is under similar restrictions as New Jersey.
Efforts are being made to mail out the current issue of the Elks Tail to members that do not have access to email.
Installation of Officers will be conducted this weekend in a very limited session approved by State Sponsor Malcolm J. McPherson Jr.
All other Lodge activities remain suspended.
You may read that the current blood drives at the Lodge have been cancelled. The New York Blood Center/New Jersey Blood Services group has cancelled their mobile outreach drives. The blood drives were not cancelled by the BOD.
The BOD will continue to keep you informed through up dates to the Lodge Website/Facebook page and Eileens Lavagno’s email blasts. Thank you Eileen.
Be safe. Be well.
Fraternally,
David Murphy, ER, PDD
**3/20/20
During this unprecedented time, I wanted to let you know what the newly elected Board of Directors has done to keep our Membership and Guests safe regarding the Lodge and Lodge activities. We like everyone have been closely following the developments concerning the Coronavirus Pandemic.
First, the new BOD met on Friday March 13th to discuss the impact the Coronavirus was likely to have on the Lodge and Lodge activities. At that time, we were acting without the benefit of any guidelines from Grand Lodge and before the current restrictions announced by the National and NJ State Government. The Board decided the following:
Grill Room to be closed until further notice
The Uncle Floyd fundraiser scheduled for March 26th would be postponed, now cancelled
Sunday Breakfast scheduled for March 29th would be cancelled
Bingo scheduled for April 2nd would be cancelled
These decisions were not made lightly but where made in the best interest for the safety of the Lodge Membership. These actions are now being followed by Lodges throughout the country and are recommendations now being adopted by Elks Grand Lodge. In addition, the following changes have now been decided on:
The regular Lodge meeting scheduled for March 25th has been cancelled. This action has been approved by the District Deputy as required by GL Statute.
The Officer Installation scheduled for March 28th has been modified to eliminate the reception and awards ceremony to keep in line with the current suggested health guidelines. The reception and awards will be held later.
While most activities at the Lodge have been cancelled, the Blood Drives will be allowed to continue, for obvious reasons.
During this down time, the Lodge will be thoroughly cleaned using improved cleaning solutions and procedures. The BOD wants to ensure all members that when the Lodge does reopen, they will be safe and feel comfortable coming into the building.
The BOD will keep the Membership updated as needed through Eileen’s email blasts and Webpage/Facebook pages as needed. In the meantime, if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the Board, or myself at 908.399.6934.
Fraternally,
David Murphy ER, PDD
Flemington Elks Lodge #1928