FARMINGTON – The November meeting of Farmington Emblem Club 460 began with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. at the West Farmington Elks Lodge.

Farmington Past Exalted Ruler and State Past Exalted Ruler Phil O’Brien spoke about the Elks National Foundation and how the pledges are made to the program.

Farmington Elks PER Dick Bragg presented Farmington Emblem Club 460 President Quinnale Kinsey with the club’s share of money made at the Elks and Emblem Farmington Fair food booth in September.

A memorial service was held for departed members of Farmington Emblem Club prior to the start of the meeting. Kinsey called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 38 members present and 68 absent. Americanism Chairwoman Nancy Chase read a story, “The Graveyard.”

Community Service Chairwoman Claudette Merchant said the club-sponsored blood drive held in October received 68 pints. She said Carley Pomerleau’s mother will carry on Carley’s “Gifts from the Heart” program.

Merchant asked members to help with the club-sponsored Thanksgiving dinner for area nursing home residents that will be held at the West Farmington Elks lodge on Sunday, Nov. 20.

On Monday, Dec. 5, a group of club members will shop at a local store for Christmas gifts for a family in the area. Sue Mattice is in charge of the project and those participating will have lunch at the home of Kamilla Hall, a member, and finish the day by wrapping the gifts.

Debbie Holt, who is in charge of the Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 Emblem 460 craft fairs, requested baked goods and crafts from members. A book and cutlery sale will be featured.

Donations will be made to four area food pantries, to a family in Jay whose home was burned, to the Maine District Court toward a children’s Christmas party and to the Otis Credit Union for its “End Hunger in Maine” basket beano games.

This month’s mystery gift was won by member, Joe Kinsey, and the 50-50 by Judy Lane.