Dr Casanova

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Dr. J. R. Casanova

1957

1958

02 28 Dr. J. R. Casanova, a past exalted ruler of Watertown Lodge No. 666, B.P.O.E., and a past district deputy grand exalted ruler for southern Wisconsin last night was elected to honorary life membership to the Elks at a meeting of the lodge. Dr. Casanova was nominated for the honor by the group of past exalted rulers of the lodge. The vote last night was unanimous to extend the life honorary membership to Dr. Casanova who is still active in the affairs of the lodge. WDT

1960

05 14 Dr. J.R. Casanova, Watertown dentist and former district deputy exalted ruler of the Elks, today was elected president of the Wisconsin Elks Association at Green Bay for the term beginning in May of 1961. Dr. Casanova was placed in nomination at the state convention this morning. His election followed. Dr. Mel Junioin, Green Bay, was installed today as state president of the association for the term ending next May. WDT

1962

01 23 Dr. J. R. Casanova, president of the Wisconsin Elks Association, was the guest of honor of the Milwaukee Elks Lodge, No. 46, last night. WDT

1982

07 17 Dr. J. R. Casanova, a long-time Watertown dentist, was elected Monday as Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight for the Elks during the organization's Grand Lodge Convention in Chicago. Casanova was chosen for the honor for his many years of service and leadership among the Elks, the state and the Watertown community. Casanova has been a member of Watertown Lodge 666 since his initiation in 1940 and has served for 42 years at the lodge, district, state and Grand Lodge levels. WDT

1985 Redecorated Dining Room

03 11 The Watertown Elks Lodge formally dedicated its redecorated dining room in honor of the late Dr. J.R. Casanova in a special program Saturday evening at the lodge. The dining room is now known as The Casanova Room in honor of Casanova and the many accomplishments he had in the Elks. In addition, The Wisconsin Elks Association announced Saturday evening that the trophy for Ritualistic Excellence, presented to the top lodge in rituals each year, will be renamed the "Dr. Casanova Champion Trophy." Dr. Casanova's wife, Leanor, and members of his family were present for the dinner and program. Dr. Casanova died in January of this year after having served the Elks in a wide variety of local, state and national positions. WDT