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Nice public relations piece. They got the date wrong for the lodge charter but other then that it might help describe the lodge's activities and purposes to the general public in a positive way.

"Tiffin Elks Lodge 94 is celebrating 127 years in Tiffin. Exalted Ruler Joe Steinmetz, who joined the lodge seven years ago, is helping plan the event with other members. Why celebrate 127 years? "We want to commemorate 127 years of benevolence in Tiffin and celebrate another 100 years of active involvement in our community," Steinmetz said. Friday, dinner and live entertainment will take place for members and guests. Events Saturday are open to the public at 106 E. Perry St. Indoor and outdoor activities are to continue all day Saturday, with proceeds to benefit Disabled American Veterans. At 8 a.m., registration opens for a 5K run or 1K walk. An opening ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. and the race steps off at 10 a.m., following a route along Riverside Drive and downtown Tiffin. Registration for the 5K and 1K can be done up to the day of the race at $15 per person. The age groups are: 12 and under; 13-19; 20-34; 35-50; and over 50. Forms can be obtained at the Elks, Clover Club, Madison Street Tavern, Varsity Barber Shop, Champs Barber Shop, Pit Stop, Reino's and Ace Hardware. Checks should be made payable to Tiffin Elks Lodge 94. A grill and beverage bar opens at noon to serve all day. A mini-golf challenge and cornhole tournament are to begin at 1 p.m. in the parking lot. The cost is $20 per team for the cornhole tournament. To register, call (419) 447-2818 or email er@tiffinelks.com. Music also is planned. From 4-7 p.m., The House Band of Toledo is to play rock with a reggae and Cajun twist. Next, 8-11 p.m. is the "rooty music" of Dragon Wagon, with a mix of bluegrass, rock and folk. Steinmetz said the Elks National Foundation issues grants to qualifying lodges to meet community needs. Steinmetz said the Elks have partnered with organizations such as Winterfest and Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival and are looking for grant opportunities for both events this year. The Elks' core mission is benevolence. The lodge has donated to the Seneca County Opportunity Cente

good public relations article here.

good job and excellent public relations. However, the elks are a fraternal organization. Not a civic one. Community service work grows out of the bonds forged by the fireside of the Elks home. Not the other way around. Subtle but huge distinction

Sounds like fun..and a funding method with a positive public relations bend to it.

Nice public relations piece

Nice public relations article. Plus use of positive words like 'growing'

I understand it went well though no one from the public came in. Just Elks and their guests.

interesting use of lodge facilities for a public purpose. Sad that some dire situation needs to be addressed

"In an effort to increase public awareness of Elks Lodge community service and charitable programs, the Sierra Vista Elks Lodge will host an event called "Elks at the Mall" on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 1-4 p.m."

Nice way to get good publicity out of an election. Every lodge should have news release with new officers announced every year.

Nice brief message for public consumption

outstanding fundraiser ... and FOR the lodge. Too many lodges ignore their own real needs until it is too late.

IDK if this is the best pr piece as it seems to imply that the lodge is fading away and becoming a bit desparate

In case you were wondering Sec 16.08 allows for a lodge to hold a social session where non-members may be admitted. Same thing as an open house if you ask me.

some hard core elks would say this is against the rules. I think it's a great idea myself.

Interesting. Sharing a building..and an open house!

looks good!

interesting

Brilliant!! and clever