Last Wednesday, May 17, the Derby Elks Lodge Local 571 held their annual drug awareness dinner for students at St. Mary’s‑St Michael’s School in Derby.
Congratulations to seventh grade student Max Shuart, whose essay in the drug awareness contest won him first place at Elks Lodge Local 571, first place in District Lodge (eight lodges) and first place for best in state (31 lodges).
Max’s essay has been submitted to the Grand Lodge in Chicago and is awaiting the results from the nationals.
Good Luck Max!
In the photo:
Sheila Parizo Secretary of Derby Elks Lodge Local 571 & Chairwoman of Drug Awareness; Rich Dziekan Retired Police Officer & Republican Mayoral Candidate; Max Shuart, seventh grade student at St. Mary-St. Michael School, Lisa Berthiume, state drug awareness chairwoman; Dave Nagy, Exhalted Ruler Derby Elks Lodge, and Bonnie Mullin Coastal District Drug Awareness Chairwoman.
The information was submitted by Derby Republican Town Committee Chairman and Elks member Sam Pollastro.
