Gov. Scott designates Feb. 16 as Elks Association Day

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SPRINGFIELD — To celebrate the Elks’ 150th anniversary, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has designated Feb. 16, 2018 as Elks Association Day in Vermont. Approximately 50 Elks from across Vermont traveled to Montpelier, to witness the signing of the proclamation, and the event was streamed live on Facebook. All Elks Lodge were represented.

A reception was held at Barre Elks Lodge immediately following.

The governor’s proclamation reads: “Whereas 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America; and with a new spirit and direction, the Elks began helping veterans and scouts, awarding scholarships and more, engaging communities wherever charity, justice, brotherly love were needed; and Elks are committed to serving people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that “Elks Care and Elks Share”; and Vermont Elks Association Inc. and Vermont Elks Charities Inc. has over 7,000 members and volunteers, belonging to 12 lodges statewide; and Vermont Elks Charities Inc. demonstrates their service to the state through their several programs, including Silver Towers Camp in Ripton, Vermont, a non-profit summer camp dedicated to serving people with disabilities. I, Philip B. Scott, Governor, do hereby proclaim February 16, 2018 as Elks Association Day in Vermont. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Vermont on this 16th Day of February, A.D. 2018.”