July 2026 Exalted Ruler Message – Summer Events & National Convention

BySarah Lloyd
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wELKome to our newest members initiated on June 1. Front row (l-r) John Byrnes, Paul Mazzone, Charles Jaworski, Jr., ER Sarah Lloyd, Sharon Mutch, Salvatore Marolda, and Jordon Tyrell. Officers in the back row: Trustee Brian Lloyd, Tiler Arica Maher, Esquire Alex Pullium, Treasurer Mark Bush-ka, Trustee Ken Masslon, Trustee Dan Merli, Loyal Knight Adam Galgano, Secretary Jim Weingart PER, Inner Guard Teresa Krulicki, Chaplin Luci Por-ter, Trustee Rick Porter and Leading Knight Jackie Nemcik.

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  • Summer Connection: Enjoy Coe Park concerts from our porch or cool off in the members’ lounge.
  • National Convention: ER Sarah is heading to Chicago July 4–9 to bring back fresh ideas.
  • Dinners at the Pond: Thursday night events return by member request; please sign up early.
  • Volunteer Support: Your dedication keeps our lodge thriving; please give your time where possible.

Dear Fellow Members,

Summer is officially here, and I hope you’re all enjoying the warm weather! It’s the perfect season for us to come together. I highly rec-ommend checking out the Friday night concert series in Coe Park – it’s a wonderful way to relax, connect with friends, and enjoy the music right from the Elks Lodge front porch! If you’re not a fan of the heat, come enjoy our air-conditioned members’ lounge..

From July 4-9, Brian and I will be heading to Chicago for the Elks Na-tional Convention. I’m incredibly excited to represent our lodge at the daily business meetings and workshops, watch the new Grand Exalted Ruler get in-stalled into office, connect and socialize with fellow Elks, and bring back inspired ideas and fresh energy for the upcoming year. While we are there, we are going to support a Grand Lodge event on Saturday, July 4th, watching the Cardinals play the Cubs. Then, on Tuesday, July 7th, we will support the Connecticut Elk sponsored event to watch the White Sox play against the Red Sox!

Before I close, a quick reminder that our lodge thrives on your support. Please consid-er volunteering whenever you can: your time and dedication truly make a meaningful difference. Our volunteers are helping us at Thursday Night Dinners at the Pond this summer, as members have mentioned that they would like more member events held at the pond. We hope you’ll support these events and please sign up early to prevent event cancellations.

Fraternally,

ER Sarah Lloyd

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Sarah Lloyd is the exalted ruler for Torrington Elks 2026-2027.