Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 installs new officers
During an inspiring ceremony March 26, Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes installed Joanne Mayer as exalted ruler for the fraternal year 2022-23.
Grand Exalted Ruler Robert Gable, past district deputy grand exalted ruler, opened the evening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. During the ceremony, he charged Grand Esquire John Mazzotta to lead the elected officers into the hall for their swearing-in to their new positions.
Mazzotta was honored for his service, and his accomplishments were read to the many guests in attendance.
Newly elected officers are Exalted Ruler Joanne Mayer; Leading Knight Joy Schreck; Loyal Knight Buddy Hall-McBride; Lecturing Knight Marty Schreck; Esquire Mary DiGennaro; Chaplain Betty Ann Kortlang; Inner Guard Bob Hall-McBride; Tiler Lynne Brown; Secretary Becky Hollinger; Treasurer Karen Palmer; Past Exalted Ruler Lynn Clougher, one-year trustee; Past Exalted Ruler Gary Eckenrode, two-year trustee; Past Exalted Ruler Ralph Patterson, three-year trustee; Bill Fay, four-year trustee; and Past Exalted Ruler Paul Holton, five-year trustee.
In recognition of exceptional service to the lodge, awards were given for Officer of the Year Joy Schreck, Elk of the Year Bob Hall-McBride and Citizen of the Year Buddy Hall-McBride.
Dinner was served on beautiful table settings, followed by a delicious two-flavored sheet cake created by member Lisa Travis. The hall was filled with popular music provided by Lodge member DJ Norm Latham.
