Volume 83

Exalted Ruler's

Quote of the Month:
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes
off your goals."
- Sydnes Smith

Exalted Ruler's 2001 Holiday Message

'Tis the Season once again and a joyous one it will be.  We have a lot to be thankful for.  As we approach 2002, let us reflect on all the good works we have accomplished this year.  For those of you who attended the fundraiser for Sean Matey in November you'll be happy to know that we accomplished our goal, and then some.  Sean is able to get the lift for his van.  We opened our doors to a lot of new friends and together we once again proved what Elkdom is all about.

Earlier in the year I challenged you, the members, to bring more people into our Lodge, to help increase our membership.  In my personal opinion, you met the challenge.  We have added 13 new

they are available at the Lodge.

As we approach the Holidays, we should all take time out of  our schedules to pray for victims of the September 11 incident, the families of those victims, and the men and women defending our Country both here and abroad.  We should also give thanks that our Country has finally come together and united as one.