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"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."

"One of the most iconic structures at Mountain View Cemetery is the big, bronze elk that sits atop a tumulus in Plot 32. The elk was commissioned by the Oakland Lodge Number 171 of Elks to mark their burial blot at the cemetery. It was completed in 1896."

BRAINTREE - It took eight and a half minutes at noontime Saturday for more than 450 motor cycle riders to pull out of the old Fore River shipyard to start the second annual Joanna Mullin Motorcycle Run. The 67-mile ride was sponsored by Braintree Moose #413 and Weymouth Elks #2232. The ride across the South Shore ended at the Weymouth Elks on Washington Street.

Moose and Elks joint effort!!! It took eight and a half minutes at noontime Saturday for more than 450 motor cycle riders to pull out of the old Fore River shipyard to start the second annual Joanna Mullin Motorcycle Run. The 67-mile ride was sponsored by Braintree Moose #413 and Weymouth Elks #2232. The ride across the South Shore ended at the Weymouth Elks on Washington Street.

The Blairsville Elks will hold its annual Flag Day service at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Blairsville Cemetery, where Elks' officers will conduct a ceremony honoring the history of the country's flag. Also, the Marine Corps League Rolling Rock Detachment No. 738 will assist with the proper retirement of flags. Snacks will be provided and refreshments will be available at the Elks Lodge at North Stewart and Campbell streets. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at the Elks Lodge.

Wow! Santa Maria Ca elks do it again!

Santa Maria Elks BMX Hosted Event *** Santa Maria, CA -- 04/14/2009 http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5656/04062009c.jpg Photo - Chris Polan of Goleta, right, gives his son, Trevor, 4, center, words of encouragement as he starts a race in the 5-and-under NBL qualifiers at the Unocal Event Center. The All American city now has its own world class bicycle racing track. The Santa Maria Elks BMX Racing Team hosted the first major event at its new Elks Unocal Events Center BMX track on Saturday.

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EEOC Sues Illinois Elks Lodge For Sexual Harassment The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") is suing a southwestern Illinois Elks Lodge, alleging three board members sexually harassed three female bartenders. In its lawsuit (Case No. 3:09-cv-00200), filed in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis, Illinois, the EEOC claims that Vicki Vickers, Elizabeth Stemm, and Jackie Davidson (formerly Jackie Atteberry at the time of her employment by defendant) were subjected to unlawful sexual harassment while working at Elks Lodge No. 954 by three members of the Elks' board of trustees on numerous occasions in 2005 and 2006.

Move over, bulls: Dorothy Alt becomes Elks Lodge's first female leader Dorothy Alt was sworn in Saturday as exalted ruler of the Baraboo Elks Lodge, the first female to earn the honor. Here, she holds an old sign banning ladies from "lodge nights." The club began accepting female members in 1996. BEN BROMLEY / NEWS REPUBLIC Dorothy Alt was sworn in Saturday as exalted ruler of the Baraboo Elks Lodge, the first female to earn the honor. Here, she holds an old sign banning ladies from "lodge nights." The club began accepting female members in 1996. By Ben Bromley / News Republic You might think a title like "exalted ruler" would come with a golden scepter or a foppish hat, but Dorothy Alt has neither. What she has instead is a historic title: She's the first woman to lead the Baraboo Elks Lodge.

Elks Lodge possibly sold, club may move By Rachel Raskin-Zrihen/Times-Herald staff writer Posted: 08/22/2009 03:00:21 AM PDT The Vallejo Elks Lodge may have been sold and the organization could soon seek a new location. (Mike Jory/Times-Herald) The nearly 50-year-old Redwood Parkway Elks Lodge facility may be sold, though the organization's Vallejo chapter will not fold, a club official said. Local lodge members OK'd the facility's sale, and a one-tenant developer has expressed interest, said Fred Sessler, the real estate broker handling the matter.

"I want to tell all our readers about an organization that I am proud to be a member of for the past 16 years- the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Bellflower/Long Beach Lodge 888. Within the Elks organization is the ENF (Elks National Foundation). Part of the mission of the ENF is to honor the Elks' pledge to never forget our veterans."

"Santa Clara Elks Lodge #2347 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently completed a special community project, distributing 1248 copies of The Best Student Dictionary to every 3rd grade student in Santa Clara Unified School District. "

Santa Clara Elks Lodge #2347 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently completed a special community project, distributing 1248 copies of The Best Student Dictionary to every 3rd grade student in Santa Clara Unified School District.

A tragedy of epic proportions. Elks manage to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Sell $15 million facility for a third of it's value. Plus throw in 150 acres for these questionable buyers to sell off to developers. Shame on the Elks for abandoning 80 senior Elks and a 100 year legacy.

"This week's "My Turn" column is by Oneonta Elks Lodge 1312 Acting Exalted Ruler Christine Gyure. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Oneonta Lodge 1312 has a belief in charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. As Elks, we believe laughter is better than tears, and a kind word more powerful than a frown."

"Some local children started celebrating the new year one night early, thanks to a program sponsored by Wheeling Elks Lodge 28. The Elks' weekly "Just for Kids" program wrapped up 2009 with a New Year's dinner at the Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling on Eoff Street. Through that program, the Elks provide free dinner and entertainment each Wednesday to children throughout the area."

"Miki McMurtry, outgoing Exalted Ruler of Fort Pierce Elks 1520, hosted a "Made It Happen" party last night (3-20-10) and everyone celebrated the great year the Elks Lodge had during Miki's term. Many, many functions were held during the year under Miki's tutelege, all to benefit one of the many Charities the Elks supports. "

" Pumpkin patch chairman and Gaylord Elks officer Joe Hojna said close to 1,000 pumpkins were given away to area children Saturday at the Gaylord Elks 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch held at the lodge Saturday afternoon."

Pumpkin patch chairman and Gaylord Elks officer Joe Hojna said close to 1,000 pumpkins were given away to area children Saturday at the Gaylord Elks 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch held at the lodge Saturday afternoon.

Elks Lodge raises over $2,000 and 13 units of blood for center BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News lisa@gulfbreezenews.com The mother-daughter team of Shirley Hart and Darla Richardson coordinated the Elks Loge Blood Drive, Several people rolled up their sleeves and many others emptied their wallets Saturday, June 20 at the Elks Lodge's Blood Drive held in coordination with the Northwest Florida Blood Center.

MARION - The Marion Elks Lodge 32 donated $750 for the purchase of uniform jackets and trousers for the Marion City Police Department's Explorer Post program. Advertisement Quantcast The contribution was made possible by the Marion Elks, and the Ohio Elks Association, as part of their Community Service Grant program, states a press release.

At the recent Elks Convention in Ontario, Gerald Babinski, Exalted Ruler of Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge #2591, donated a check in the amount of $15,669.86 to the Elks Major Project from funds raised by lodge members.

Great interview Debbie. Thanks!

Question: How long have you been an Elk and how did you begin to rise through the ranks of Elkdom? Answer: This is my 11th year. As an Elk, if you are married, your spouse can go in (the club) all the time with you. But I did not have a male who was a member, so I had to join as a female as a member of the lodge. I had a friend of mine propose me, and that's how I became an Elk. I joined Dec. 21 of '98 ... and there was a change of officers (that year). We had no chaplain that year. And I had a dream in the shower that I'm going to be the next chaplain. Dave Myers was the exalted ruler at that time. It was a couple of weeks later, I was sitting at the club, and he (tapped me on the shoulder), and I turned around and said, ``Yeah, I'll do it.'' He said, ``What?'' I said, ``I'll be chaplain.'' He said, ``How did you know.'' I said, ``I dreamed I was going to be your next chaplain.'' I was chaplain for six years. I was appointed by six different exalted rulers.

Kenai Elks lodge gets a makeover By Joseph Robertia | Peninsula Clarion Driving around Kenai it is quite common to see a moose, while seeing a bear is a little more rare, but motorists driving down Barnacle Way have been taking in an even more unusual spectacle: an 8-foot tall, 700-pound bull elk. "This past weekend we had people stopping and taking pictures of it," said Joel Macrander, exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2425.