October 2026 Exalted Ruler Message – Volunteer Power & Fall Events

BySarah Lloyd
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At Rock the Pond, ER Sarah Lloyd (left) and Veterans Chair Joanne Maxwell (right) presented a $1000 donation, made possible thru an ENF Freedom Grant , to Jennifer Pfaltz of ECAD—Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities for Project HEAL. ECAD's Project HEAL® honors and empowers Veterans with combat-related physical and/or psychiatric disabilities including amputees, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), by providing specifically educated Service Dogs for veterans to increase independence and make a positive difference in every aspect of their lives.

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This month’s highlights:

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  • Volunteer Gratitude: Thank you to everyone who made our September events and fundraisers a success.
  • Football Sundays: Members’ lounge open 2:00–8:00 PM Sundays—bring takeout and watch games with us.
  • Responder Dinner: Oct 29 appreciation dinner honors local heroes; sign up or sponsor a meal today.
  • Annual Raffle: Return tickets and payments to support vital repairs for our historic lodge.

Dear Fellow Members,

September was a very busy month! We had our annual golf tournament, kicked off our raffle with the booth at the Goshen Fair, held the annual Soc-cer Shoot, and Rocked the Pond with The Pop Rocks. I want to sincerely thank all the volunteers who helped at these events. Without our members stepping up to volunteer, none of these events could happen—please get in-volved! October and November look just as busy!! We need your help!

Now that summer is officially over, it is football season. Don’t forget that our members’ lounge is now open from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sundays for football. Feel free to come down, bring some takeout, and watch a couple of games with our volunteer bartenders.

Looking ahead, on October 29, we will be hosting our First Responder appreciation dinner to recognize some of the local volunteers who keep us safe. Please don’t forget to sign up early in the members’ lounge—and sponsor a dinner for a responder if you are able!

Also, please remember to return your raffle tickets and money either by mail or to the bartend-er in the members’ lounge. This is our major fund raising event for the year, and it helps bring in the vital funds we need to support our aging building.

Fraternally,

ER Sarah Lloyd

Read the October 2026 Journal

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