Carl A. Robinson President Laurel Lodge #2283 Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia Elks Association

 

 

 

To each member of our State Association, I would like to express my deepest appreciation in the trust and confidence you have chosen to bestow upon me as your State President for 2010-2011. I will strive to demonstrate that your confidence has not been misplaced. Beth and I are excited at being your representatives throughout Elkdom as we deliver the message of the wonderful things the lodges of our Association have done and the great potential that is to come.

My motto this year is simple and direct, yet with a great deal of depth, “Back to the Basics”. What this means to me will be different than what it means to each of you.

Back in our not so distant past, being invited to be a member of the Elks was a great honor. Our lodges were family friendly places to come to. There was always something going on for members and their families. They were out in the community, helping improve the lives of those around them. It is following the basic, common sense approaches that will help to get us back onto the correct path. I believe that a growing number of members have come to realize that the family is the basic building block for our organization.

As I look back on how we became the B.P.O.E., I am continually fascinated by the great things Elks have done. These deeds continue today, from giving that high school student a scholarship to help advance his/her college dreams, keeping a child or adult from going down the path of drug addiction through our drug awareness program, or giving a child their first camping experience by being sponsored for Elks Camp Barrett. These are just a few of the things that it means to be involved with our communities.

I encourage all of the members to take time to visit your State Major Project, especially if you have never been there. The Camp is going through some tough times and needs the support from our members, now more than ever.
As all State President’s do, I am challenging each lodge to start a new program. It can be as simple as collecting one dollar at each meeting for the William Jernick fund, ENF, Veterans, or Elks Camp Barrett. It is that simple, just decide to do it!

Fraternally and sincerely,
Carl Robinson
State President