Keith E. Alverson, President
2290 Oak Grove Road Howell, Mi. 48855
Home Phone: 517-546-5809 Cell: 517-655-4379 E-mail:
keacpa@msn.com
To: State Association Officers
Past State Presidents
State Association Committee Chairpersons
Grand Lodge Officers and Designates
The old saying goes "A CHAIN IS
ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS WEAKEST LINK". The Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks is currently attempting to either repair or
replace those links that have been weakened by time. I will look to all
of you for your help in repairing those links in the Michigan Elks
Association this upcoming year.
Our Order is going to be experiencing many major changes and it is up to us as the Leaders of the Association to make sure these changes will be implemented smoothly. As the President this year, I have picked a team of chairmen that I believe will do an outstanding job throughout the year. Those who did an outstanding job last year were asked tocontinue on and others are new chairmen because of the jobs they did for their own Lodge, District, or past State appointments. I will expect much from the DVP's, DVC's, and the State Chairmen this year.
This is not a one man show. The successes we have this year will be
because of each and every one of you. We all realize that there has been
a huge financial strain in both the State and Our Country. I must say
that I am extremely proud of the Michigan Elks. Even in these trying
times we have been able to continue our programs for the children, our
veterans, and our communities. We are needed now more than ever and I
trust this year we will push ahead because, after all, we are ELKS.
Fraternally
Keith E. Alverson, President