Mike Michaud, Maine Elks Veterans Chairman

08/05/2026

08/01/2026

Save the Date for a 250th Anniversary Gala to celebrate America’s Independence and honor all who served. Truly our nations heroes and we are forever grateful for their sacrifices.

Join us for this memorable evening! I encourage veteran clubs and organizations to consider sponsoring a table and having a presence to pay tribute and to honor the many heroes from across the State of Maine.

We will be working with Joy Lewis Asunción to get donated tickets into the hands of veterans that would like to attend and may not have the means.

Feel free to contact me with any questions at #207-441-2838. Thank you! Mike

07/31/2026

🚗🌭🍔🎶😎 If you're joining us for our Antique Car Show TOMORROW, let us know in the comments!

07/31/2026

07/22/2026

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07/12/2026

On behalf of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission and the Maine Elks Association Veterans Program, State Veterans Chairman, Mike “Shu” Michaud and Committee Representatives presented all 6 Maine Veterans Homes in Augusta, Bangor, Caribou, Machias, Scarborough, and South Paris with this beautiful 250th Anniversary Commemorative Quilt and a check for $1,000.00 to each of the homes for their Activities Fund.

Mike also presented the Togus Veterans Administration with a Quilt and hosted a wonderful July 4th BBQ with gifts for our veterans.

We are truly honored and humbled to serve our veterans community throughout Maine.

“So long as there are veterans the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.”

Pictured are veterans from the Maine Veterans Home in Machias, Maine.

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

FREE EYE EXAMS & GLASSES FOR VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS (age 5+)

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is partnering with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and Northeast Delta Dental to provide FREE eye exams and glasses for eligible veterans and their dependents (ages 5 and older).

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Point
345 Clarks Pond Parkway
South Portland, ME 04106

Open to veterans and dependents age 5+
Eye exams and glasses provided at no cost
Services available by appointment only

Registration is required. Please register directly using the QR code or registration link provided here: WWW.ONESIGHT.CLINIC/OS2925

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with veterans and military families who may benefit from these services.

For additional information, contact the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services at:
[email protected]
207-287-7020

05/06/2026

May is Gold Star Awareness Month 💛

Throughout the month of May, we pause to honor and remember the families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Gold Star Families carry a loss that words can never fully heal, yet they continue to show incredible strength, courage, and love. 🇺🇸

At Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., we stand beside our Gold Star Families and hold close the memories of the heroes who gave everything for our freedoms. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and neither will the families who continue to carry their legacy forward every day.

This month, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, remember, and honor the service members who gave their lives in defense of our country.

💛 Always Remembered… Never Forgotten 💛

To all Gold Star Families, we see you, we honor you, and we thank you. 🇺🇸