To my Mojave Elk Family, a brand new year is upon us, and with it comes the promise of a vibrant and thriving lodge! Together, we can make 2024-2025 a year to remember.

Membership: Our Focus, Our Strength

This year, our focus is on you, our valued members, and growing our Elk family. Mem- bership drives will be a top priority at nearly every event, ensuring we reach out to potential new Elks in our community. Here’s the exciting part: we aim to add a whopping 100 new members within driving distance! Even if we follow the 80/20 rule, where a smaller group contributes a larger share of activity, 20 new active members will make a world of difference. And let’s not forget the positive impact the participation of the remaining 80 members will have on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Experienced Leadership, Fresh Perspectives

I’m honored to be serving as your Exalted Ruler again this year. I’m especially grateful to the incredible team of officers stepping forward alongside me, many of whom are also PER’s. Their experience and dedication are invaluable assets to our lodge. However, it’s equally important to see new faces rising through the ranks. To ensure a vibrant future for our lodge, I encourage all our members, especially those newer to the order, to consider getting involved with a committee or two. It’s a rewarding way to deepen your understanding of our traditions, develop leadership skills, and contribute directly to the continued success of our brotherhood.

Get Ready for Fun, Food, and Fellowship!

We’re bringing back a favorite tradition: Member of the Month! This program recognizes outstanding Elks who go above and beyond.

Get ready to move your feet! Joe’s working with the bands to bring live music to the lodge at least four times this year.

Looking to win big? Fear not, Todd, the king of opportunity drawings and fundraising, will be overseeing them throughout the year.

Food is the heart of any gathering, and Travis is dedicated to making sure ours are delicious. And for a comfortable, invit- ing atmosphere, Bob is hard at work to provide your favorites in the clubroom.
Birthday Steaks and More!

Mark your calendars! Birthday Steak Night is moving to the first Wednesday before the lodge meeting. We believe this change will encourage greater attendance for the dinner and hopefully participation during meetings.

Open the Doors, Open Your Hearts

We encourage everyone to participate in our events, and to bring your friends and family to our open events. The more the merrier, as they say! Let’s show them what it means to be part of the Elk family.
This year is brimming with possibilities, and together, we can make Mojave Elks a place where friendships are forged, laughter fills the air, and community thrives. Let’s make it happen!

Fraternally,
Kira Wagner
Uncovering the Gold In Our Members!