Sister Jean Orsuto, H.M. [second from right], executive director of the Emmanuel Community Center in Girard, Ohio, accepted a monetary gift from Golden Eagles Lodge 643 as part of Make A Difference Day in October. Presenting the gift were [from left] Lodge 643 Secretary Tony Kren, Sergeant-at-Arms Jack Twaddle, Treasurer Joan Twaddle and President Andy Kocjan.

GIRARD, Ohio — During the Lodge 643 Nov. 19 meeting, Golden Eagles Lodge members will receive nominations and elect new officers for 2010. In addition, we will also review the Lodge 643 bylaws and update as necessary.

For our Dec. 12 Christmas party, Lodge 643 President Andy “Sonny” Kocjan and Golden Eagles members will honor our 50- and 60-year members. This year’s honorees include 50-year members Barbara Popovich and John Chiec, and 60-year members Frank Tomazin, Ruth Beard and Jeannette Williams. Sonny always does a great job introducing our award recipients and providing a biography of their personal accomplishments. Many of our members have a storied past and we are proud to have them as part of our American-Slovenian family.

Please make an effort to attend our Nov. 19 meeting and participate in the election of new officers. Reservations for our Dec. 12 Christmas party are due to Tony Kren by Nov. 30. Your check ($12 for members and $17 for non-members) will serve as your reservation and must be sent to Tony Kren, 1550 Oak St., Girard, OH 44420.