Murphysboro Lodge 572 was named IEA lodge of the year for 2017-18 at the IEA’s Annual Meeting in May in Springfield. Receiving the honors on her lodge’s behalf is Exalted Ruler Darcie Hastings, flanked by IEA Sponsor Lou Sulsberger, left, and IEA President-elect Tom Deien.
West Central District was named 2017-18 IEA District of the Year at the IEA Annual Meeting in May. Receiving the honor on his district’s behalf is district Sponsor Bill Marsh for District Vice President Rick Peck. Presenting the award are IEA Sponsor Lou Sulsberger and IEA President-elect Tom Deien. West Central District is made up of lodges in Quincy, Springfield, Belleville, Fairview Heights,Jacksonville, Beardstown, Granite City and Carlinville.
Steven Zak of Murphysboro Lodge 572 was named IEA Elk of the Year for 2017-18 at the IEA Annual Meeting in May. Receiving the award on his behalf is lodge Exalted Ruler Darcie Hastings, flanked by IEA Sponsor Lou Sulsberger, left, and IEA President-elect Tom Deien.
Murphysboro 572 Exalted Ruler Debbie Sauer was named IEA Exalted Ruler of the Year for 2017-18 at the IEA Annual Meeting in May. She receives the award from IEA Sponsor Lou Sulsberger, left, and IEA President-elect Tom Deien.
The IEA installed its state officers for 2018-19 at the IEA Annual Meeting in May in Springfield. Front from left are Second Vice President Jeff Rodier of Springfield 158, First Vice President Greg Verdun of Pontiac 1019, President Tom Deien of Salem 1678, Third Vice President Jim Cusack of Des Plaines 1526 and Secretary Marvin Leathers of Mt. Vernon 819. In back are: Treasurer George Hornung of Fairfield 1631, Chaplain Joe Ray of Centralia 493, Sgt.-at-Arms Ray Baril of Mt. Vernon 819, Tiler Gene Howe of Centralia 493 and Organist Dave Koelling of Centralia 493.
The IEA installed its senior district trustees for 2018-19 at its Annual Meeting in May. Front from left are: Tony Murbarger of Robinson 1188 (East Central), Kirk Newenham of Springfield 158 (West Central), Betty Roliardi of Galena 882 (Northwest) and Darren Hays of Carmi 1652 (South Central). In back are: Jessica Mitchell of Harrisburg 1058 (South), Tom Hummel of Joliet 296 (East) and Steve Albrecht of Canton 626 (West). In photo at right is Michael K. Pender of Wheaton 2258 (North).
The IEA installed its junior trustees for 2018-19 at its Annual Meeting in May in Springfield. Front from left are: Todd Reardon of Charleston 623 (East Central), Teresa Barrington of Fairview Heights 664 (West Central), Lori A. Lichter of Des Plaines 1526 (North) and Matt Hartman of Mendota 1212 (Northwest). In back are: Rodney Franklin of Flora 1659 (South Central), Mark May of Herrin 114 (South), John Joyce of Oak Lawn 2254 (East) and Ed Lavin of Macomb 1009 (West).
The IEA installed its district vice presidents for 2018-19 at its Annual Meeting in May. Front from left are: Craig Terven of Champaign-Urbana 2497 (East Central), Phillip Reilly III of Quincy 100 (West Central), Robert J. Rolewicz of Brookfield 1510 (North) and Pete Bakken of DeKalb 765 (Northwest). In back are: Debbie Wallace of Fairfield 1631 (South Central), Craig Smith of DuQuoin 884 (South), Gregg Collins of Oak Lawn 2254 (East) and Floyd Schmidt of Lincoln 914 (West).
