Greeting Brother & Sister Elks,

I am your Provincial President for the ensuing year 2019/20.  My home lodge is Wellington 566 in beautiful Prince Edward County.  I first joined the Elks back in January 2009 after visiting the Elks lodge with my Uncle Ron Hough, Past Provincial President 2011/12.  I guess the Elks had me at Hello!  I have assumed most chairs in my home lodge & also on the Provincial Association.  I joined the Ontario Association back in 2011 as their Member at Large from there I progressed through the chairs.  I thank all the members of the Ontario Association for having the confidence to elect me to the position of Provincial President.  I am truly honoured, and will do my best to help our Association to remain a leader within our order.  I would like to congratulate the newly elected members of the Executive and thank those members that chose to accept appointments to committees.  Your dedication and support is greatly appreciated.  Together we can make a difference.

My theme this year is “Take Just One Day at a Time”.  This got me through my rehabilitation as a Brain Injury survivor.  We all have better days than others, but we must persevere & keep positive that tomorrow will be a better day.  Take each lodge event as it comes.  Every dollar earned helps our charities both National, Provincial & Local.  Some lodges are facing challenges but hang in there & promote this great order to your friends & family & we will survive & grow in the future.

My scheduled visits are nearly complete now.  This is truly the highlight of being your Provincial President.  Meeting & visiting with many of our members across this great province.  During my visits I always conclude with the 11 o’clock service, which I feel is very important to remember why we joined the Elks & all we do to give back to our communities.

What touches your Heart is what makes you an Elk!

Let your light shine!  Be Proud!

When the Elks get together.  Good things happen!

Elks help people!  Elks have Fun!

Fraternally,

Bro. Randy Vincent

President, Ontario Elks Association 2019/20