By Terri Sigman-Kennedy
Noblesville Elks #576
Saturday night, March 21 was a great night at the Noblesville Elks #576. As we do each year, incoming officers are installed for the upcoming term.
At the completion of his year of service as the Exalted Ruler, Phil Anderson steps down as the New Exalted Ruler assumes the role. The newly installed Exalted Rule, Jerry Wides, who last served as leading Knight for the past year, and his team takes over the reins.
Jerry Wides, ER and his team of officers celebrated the start of their new year. The Officers installed include Treva Vallier, Leading Knight; Michael Grubb, Loyal Knight; Nicholas Zumiga, Lecturing Knight; Geoff Robinson, PSP as Secretary; Mark Murphy, Treasurer; Michial Huber, Chaplain; Jeff Brown, PER, Esquire; Chris Ferguson, Inner Guard; and Lisa Robinson, Tiler. Trustees installed were Trampas Whalin, DDGER; Blair Carmosino, and Wally Gerber.
Outgoing Exalted Ruler Phil Anderson presented awards for Elk of the Year, Officer of the Year, and Citizen of the Year at the celebration.
Elk of the Year honors went to 27-year member Brad Howard. A longtime resident, he loves being a part of the Noblesville community and that includes the Elks. He is a teacher in Noblesville.
The Officer of the Year award was presented to Blair Carmosino, a Trustee for his efforts in supporting our Elks. He has lived in Noblesville since 1994.
Finally, the award for Citizen of the Year honors went to Trampas Whalin, DDGER. He is a local attorney with a practice here in our community. He is currently running for Hamilton County Judge, Superior Court 4.
Congratulations to all honored at the ceremony. Noblesville Elks looks forward to another year of great leadership and commitment to our community.
Outgoing Exalted Ruler Phil Anderson awards Brad Howard a plaque for “Elk of the Year.” (Photo provided)
Outgoing Exalted Ruler Phil Anderson awards Blair Carmosino a plaque for “Officer of the Year.” (Photo provided)
Outgoing Exalted Ruler Phil Anderson awards Trampas Whalin a plaque for “Citizen of the Year.” (Photo provided)