During Bath's "Heritage Days", the Youth Activities booth offers grilled burgers, hot dogs and sausages as a fund raising activity.
Bath's annual "Heritage Days" riverfront festival is the opportunity for our committees to conduct the bulk of their fundraising. The Veterans traditionally offer lobster rolls for attendees.
Korean War army Vet George McConnon joined us for Flag Day this year, and described what it was like to serve in a tank in combat.
Bath has another District Deputy, PER/POY Dave Merrill (Seated, center). Helping out for his 2014-15 year are (L to R) PER Gerry Wyman, PER Mark Westrum, PER J.J. Lee, PER/POY Nick MacNeil, and PER/POY/EOY Leon "Mac" McCreary. Also on the suite (Not Shown) is Trustee Chuck Billings.
The "Big Check", representing the MEA's annual support of the Maine Children's Cancer Program, is the highlight for many at our May annual state convention.
2014-15 Exalted Ruler Clifton Given II hangs the wreath in remembrance of Bath's lost members during the Maine State Elks Association convention, 2014.
Outgoing ER Gerry Wyman gave special thanks to several Officers and Members who put in many hours over the year, helping make sure things worked right, time after time. Here, Gerry presents one such special plaque to Kevin and Nancy (POY) Campbell.
During Installation of Lodge Officers for FY 2014-15, outgoing (2nd time) ER Gerry Wyman recognizes Trustee Chuck Billings as Officer of the Year.
At the installation of officers for 2014-15, PER Nick MacNeil (R) presents the inaugural "Justin L. Ingersoll Jr Outstanding Elk Award" to T. Elliot Munsey for his over 40 years of dedicated service to the Lodge and to the Order. This award was named in honor of PSP/PDDGER "Judd" Ingersol Jr, Bath PER, who passed away during this past year.
February 8th was the Sweetheart Ball for 2013. This was the second year for this MCCP fundraiser, and a wonderful evening for everyone in attendance, and the official visitation of the State President and First Lady.
Member Lyni McCreary, and volunteer Helen, distributed 112 boxes to Bath area needy families. Each box contains roughly $110 in clothes, games and toys per child in needy area families. This is a part of a bigger effort, coordinated between the Bath and neighboring Brunswick Lodges, and is staffed by retired Elks, Emblems, and other volunteers. The "Santa Clause Fund" packed and distributed toys to over 600 children overall during their two weeks in 2009.
Torrey, our local hoop shoot Champion, went all the way to the Nationals in 2006.
Bath is able to take advantage of Navy Crews, awaiting completion of their ships at the Bath Iron Works shipyard, to help with our annual Flag day ceremonies.
Our local active-duty Military community readily supports our Flag Day and Memorial Day events.
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