Morris Silver (C) is presented with 55-year service recognition by Exalted Ruler LeCouvre (L) and Secretary Hart (R)
The local Elks Lodge has recognized members who reached various anniversaries with the organization. Morris Silver was the senior honoree present with 55 years of service to the Elks. Eugene Totera was absent but recognized for his membership spanning 60 years.
Exalted Ruler Gloria R. LeCouvre presided over the meeting, and Lodge Secretary Charlie Hart acted as master of ceremonies. Over 121 service pins were awarded.
Celebrating 50 years of membership were Tom Meany and Hartcel Hobbs. Forty-five year pins were awarded to Hal Friedlander, Stephen Janosik and long time bingo volunteer Frank DePrizio. John Fischle, David Roadway, William Donohoe and Gerald Logan received 40-year pins. Thirty-five year service pins were presented to George Wegner, Jim Elder, Richard Schneller and Thomas Sargent.
“They are the people who built and made the Elks the charity organization it is today.” said Exalted ruler LeCouvre.
Secretary Hart explained, “Pins are awarded for five-year increments of service. We affectionately call it ‘Old Timers Night’and it is always a fun filled get-together with storytelling from the older members about the early history of our Lodge.”
