Central

Welcome to the Central District

Lodges in our District
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Carteret 2235 | Colonia 2282| East Brunswick 2370 | Edison 2487 | Metuchen 1914

New Brunswick 324  | Piscataway 2414 | South Amboy 784

South Plainfield 2298 | Watchung Hills 885| Woodbridge 2116

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	Photo Album		Grand Lodge ENF		Having a round table		Looking for a Lodge

We would like to welcome you to the Central District website, the most read website in the State. Here you will find information on what is going on in our District. From District meetings, to Lodge meetings which are on the links above, to when our lodges host events such as fundraisers, meals, or entertainment. Check the calendar and click on the event—a pop-up will appear with information such as time and location, along with a graphic if provided. If there is a Lodge event you would like to post on the calendar, just click on "District Author". Or if your e-mail is not setup to do that, no problem; send it along to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Note: make sure you put your event in subject field of your e-mail so I know it’s for the website. Entries for the newsletter can also be sent to this address.

Thanks for visiting our website.

Central District Author

Bill Seesselberg, PER

Vice President message for March 2026

Wow, this is the winter that just keeps giving. First the snow, then the brutal cold, then a lot more snow. Even with all this challenging weather, our District has been busy.

The Path and Peer Leadership Conferences were held at the beginning of February. I was so impressed with the speakers and activities they had set up for the students. It teaches them life skills that they will have forever. What amazing programs these are. Our District had many volunteers there and our lodges sent many students. Truly Elkdom at its best!

Over the last couple of months our District Veterans’ Committee has furnished apartments for three homeless veterans. What were empty apartments are now a comfortable home for each of our veterans. Thank you to our committee for all you do.

The State Hoop Shoot was held at South Plainfield High School on Sunday, February 15th and I was proud to see so many fellow Elks from the Central District helping. Congratulations to all the winners.

The 2nd Annual State Chili Cookoff was held at Woodbridge Lodge on February 15th, and the Central District had a great showing. Big thanks to our District winner, Jim Piovoso from Metuchen Lodge who made three gallons of chili for the State competition. His chili was delicious. It was my pleasure, as District Vice President, to present PSP Michael Penchenski with a check for $850, that we, as a District, donated to the State Drug Awareness Committee from the proceeds of our District Cookoff.

We have four contestants from the Central District competing at the Mid-Atlantic Soccer Shoot the first weekend of March. I want to congratulate them for winning at the State level and wish them the best at the Mid-Atlantic.

Our District Citizen of the Year Dinner will be held on March 7th at Woodbridge Lodge. Congratulations to all this year’s recipients.

I look forward to attending as many Lodge Installation of Officers as I can. I want to thank all Exalted Rulers, Officers and Lodge Chairs for their support throughout the year. To everyone continuing as well as any new Exalted Rulers, Officers and Lodge Chairs, I look forward to working with you during the next few months.

We are quickly approaching the end of our lodge year and if your lodge has any candidates awaiting initiation, please try to get them in by March 31st. Membership is the heart of our organization!

“Remember: The help we extend to those in need is added to our own strength”.

Dan Pencak

Central District Vice-President

Message from the District Deputy GER March 2026

To the Elks of the Central District;

March is a great month to highlight your community involvement. From SCC, Veterans, Youth Activities and charitable outreach, let's continue to show our communities what Elkdom is all about. Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity. 

As we approach the close to the Elks’ fiscal year, I encourage each lodge to review goals, wrap up unfinished business, and prepare for a smooth transition of incoming officers. Strong leadership and planning ensure continued success. 

Membership remains the life blood of our order. I encourage each Lodge to keep reaching out to former members and inviting new members to experience what makes the Elks so special. Retention is just as important as recruitment-make sure our members feel welcomed, appreciated and involved.

Central District as always, continue to be "THE BEST OF THE BEST "...

I am looking forward to all our Installation season. See you all soon.

Dan De Zaio,
District Deputy Central District

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