Veterans
Committee

     As we head into November, the month of thankfulness (officially recognized as national gratitude month) it’s a good time to sit and reflect on who and what we are thankful for. It’s typically the time when most of us start thinking about donating, volunteering and helping out those in need.

 

For the veterans committee, we are doing that all year long and we are thankful that we’re able to help so many in need. As Elk brothers and sisters, we believe in being involved and talking and listening to those whom we are helping. We personally hand out clothing, food, baby formula, diapers, gas cards, etc. We ask what is the need and then we fulfill it.

 

Besides Thanksgiving, this month also includes Veterans Day on November 11. many of us wonder why is it always on November 11: It’s the 11th hour of the 11th month for on November 11, 1918, the guns fell silent across the trenches in World War I. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day but renamed in 1954. It’s a day to celebrate every man and woman who has stepped up to serve and fight for our freedoms and democracy.

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We invite you to join the lodge on November 11 to celebrate Veterans Day, break bread with friends and family, enjoy live music by the All American Boys chorus, and to take the time to fill our hearts with gratitude (not to mention it’s a perfect time to thank a veteran!)

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We can’t forget that the marine corps’ 250th birthday is on November 10 (Happy Birthday!) Please join the veterans committee in the Emerald room on that day during Monday night football where we’ll celebrate and have birthday cake. (What’s better than celebrating a service member while watching football and eating cake?)

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As we celebrate this month of gratitude with our family and friends, please remember those in need. no matter what month it is, please give a helping hand.

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NOVEMBER MILItARy HOLIDAyS AND BIRtHDAyS 

     • November 10—Marine Corps 250th birthday

• November 11—Veterans Day

• The month of November—National Veterans and military Families month​