“God rest you merry gentlemen let nothing you dismay…” To rest and let nothing cause dismay or dissension, that is my wish for you this holiday season. Of course, our efforts as members of the Elks are never-ending with activities … Continue reading →
I have been blessed to serve in the Elks in several different lodges and most of the chair positions and while I hope to continue to find new ways to continue and grow I am still in awe of the … Continue reading →
A shout out to Scott & Sandra Baker, David & Travis Behrens, and Jessica Rogers, Clifford Yates, and Ed Orchard for all of the help over the past few weeks. The toilet in the ladies bathroom is working, the cakes … Continue reading →
Having passed through over half of 2019, I want to wish a “Happy Birthday/Happy July 4th” to my fellow Elks and Americans. As Elks, we take a very special interest in our Nations wellbeing and a fair amount of pride … Continue reading →
When you look at the large scale events put on by the lodge it’s easy to see that the successful ones have a strong team of helpers involved. Our 1st Responders Dinner included a team to create the most successful … Continue reading →
As much as I love the charitable work we do, I love performing and one of my favorite passages during the ritual reads: “Our time upon the stage of action is but brief, yet in the drama each must play … Continue reading →
As the 208-2019 lodge year comes to a close I look back and am amazed at how fast it has progressed! We have changed a few things up like the birthday steak dinner, while it’s only held quarterly, you can … Continue reading →
Great Ruler of the universe, all-seeing and benign, Look down upon and bless our work, and be all glory Thine; May Charity as taught us here be ever borne in mind, The Golden Rule our motto true, for days of Auld Lang Syne. … Continue reading →
John F Kennedy, a notable member of our order, is often quoted as saying “ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country”. While we often use this quote when we’re trying … Continue reading →
The faults of our members we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory… Forgetting faults is not always an easy task and sometimes the sand tends to solidify for a time before it is … Continue reading →
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