Dear Members,

The PERs once again did a remarkable job with PER Initiation. Your dedication, your pride in our traditions, and the heart you bring to this ceremony shine through every year. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day meaningful and memorable.

As my term as your Exalted Ruler comes to a close, my heart is truly full. Serving this Lodge has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I am deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the privilege of leading a Lodge built on compassion, service, and unity. Together, we lived our principles: Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity, not just in what we said, but in how we cared for one another and for our community.

A very special thank‑you to my family. Your patience, encouragement, and quiet sacrifices made it possible for me to give my whole heart to this role. I could not have served our members the way I did without your unwavering love and support.

To our incoming officers, you have my warmest and most sincere wishes. Leadership is both a gift and a responsibility, and I have every confidence that you will guide this Lodge with integrity, compassion, and vision. May your year be filled with progress, unity, and the joy that comes from serving others. You have my support as you take the helm and continue the work we all cherish.

To every member of this Lodge — thank you. Thank you for your dedication, your fellowship, your kindness, and the countless ways you strengthen our Elk family. This year has been unforgettable because of you. I am proud of what we accomplished together, and even more proud of the spirit that makes this Lodge a true home.

Although my term concludes this month, my commitment does not. I will continue to stand beside you as a Past Exalted Ruler, ready to support, encourage, and celebrate the bright future ahead. This Lodge will always have my heart.

With love, gratitude, and deep appreciation,

Exalted Ruler, Tammy McDermott