Katy Lifestyles & Homes September 2009
katy elks lodge co-hosts birthday celebration. Katy Elks Lodge No. 2628 started a new veterans program in conjunction with the
Oaks at Brookshire Nursing Home. The Oaks holds a birthday celebration for
residents each month, and now the Lodge Americanism Committee is co-hosting the
celebration quarterly. They provide cake and visit with the residents, many of
them being veterans.
Katy Elks Lodge No. 2628 Americanism chairmen Michael and Darlene Crisamore,
volunteer Margaret Salinas and Evelyn Bolds, activity director for Oaks at
Brookshire, with residents Ron Stiles and Benny Long at the July birthday
celebration.
Celebrating are: (l-r, back row) Jill Strickler, Mary Ellen Aiken, Carolyn
Schweitzer, Christine Ameen, Kara Newlands, Tana Davis, Holly Cooley, Carol
Greco, Kathy Zaeff, Connie Becnel, Cheryl Poese, Jann London; (front row) Teri
Pinchback, Dayna Bailey and Mikie Anderson.
grace school staff celebrates birthday. The staff at Grace School celebrated Carol Greco’s 70th birthday at Hasta La Pasta. A fun time was had by all. Carol is also on
staff at Grace School.
Firethorne Kindles Spirit of Community at Golf Classic. Firethorne kindled the spirit of community as a sponsor of the Consolidated
Communications
– The Arc of Katy 2009 Golf Classic at Pine Forest Country Club.
The Arc of Katy works to create opportunities for children and adults with
cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities, enabling each person to
be a participating and respected member of the community and to grow in mind,
body and spirit.
(L-R) Arc of Katy’s John Bunce, Megan Schofield and Janet Burkett, Firethorne’s marketing director, enjoy a day on the golf course.
KATY ELKS ATTEND NATIONAL CONVENTION. The Elks Grand Lodge held its 145th convention in Portland, Ore. Katy Elks Lodge
2628 was well represented by
Walter Marx, current ER of the Katy Lodge; Bob Boyett, past Katy ER, past district deputy GER and current Texas Elks State
Association president; and
Kenneth Boyd, past ER and recently installed district deputy grand exalted ruler.
The convention provides attendees with opportunities to attend an exhibit show
as well as seminars and workshops to learn more about the Order
’s programs and activities, and with occasions to interact socially and meet
fellow Elks to discuss common objectives, share information and strengthen
ties. A highlight of the convention was the Parade of Flags.
Marx was Katy’s official representative to the convention, and Boyett represented not only
Katy but the entire state of Texas. He was an official representative of the
Grand Exaulted Ruler at a number of events and gatherings. Boyd, past ER of the
Katy Lodge, was installed as District Deputy GER.
This year, Katy received three awards, all in the area of youth involvement:
first in the nation for Youth Week Brochure, second in the nation for Youth
Activities Brochure and Best Overall Youth Program in Texas.
Bob Boyett with his wife, Sandi, at the national convention.
katy vfw performs flag ceremony. The Katy VFW Honor Guard performed a flag raising ceremony at the grand opening
for the Katy West I-10 Fire Station No. 4.
A flag raising ceremony was held at the grand opening of Katy West I-10 Fire
Station No. 4.
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