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"MILLSTONE - Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) members often joke that the acronym for their group actually stands for "Best People On Earth." BPOE makes many contributions to the community, the latest of which are four wheelchairs, worth $1,500, for students in need in the Millstone Township School District. The BPOE presented the donation at the Dec. 14 Board of Education meeting. "

"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

In the 1890 census, Prescott had a population of 1,789[1]. In January 1896 the Elks Lodge BPOE[2] 330 was founded. By the 1900 census Prescott's population had exploded to 3,559[3]. In August 1900 the Elks purchased a vacant lot on Gurley Street and later bought adjacent vacant property.

Now why would the BPOE try to destroy this lodge? How much money is being wasted on attorneys? The GER to be was behind this as well. Zellen?

Interesting historical article on removing 'white' from constitution.

"MILWAUKIE -- The Milwaukie Elks Lodge is holding an open house and membership drive Saturday featuring family entertainment. "

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

This is a cool fundraising opportunity that a lodge with the right facilities can offer other non-profits. Sort of like an open house!!

Cool way to have an open house

Losing 20 registered nurses seems like a lot. I wonder what is up?

Odd.. I wonder if the news of this questionable decision on elks.org caused someone to rethink the closing. If one checks quidestar for the lodge's financials one would see that they were in above average shape.

good job lodge #2730

Here's a unique and fun afternoon planned for the kids of Pierre SD. How cool!

good public relations article here.

Interesting article and yes.. the fear of DUI's have contributed significantly to the reduction of participation among members. No question about that. Here in NC, it is not uncommon for Law Enforcement spokespersons to warn motorists not to have even ONE drink. Between click it and ticket and don't drink and drive campaigns these questionable tactics average one campaign every 6 weeks or so. So it is no wonder most folks just stay the heck home.

Raised Two thousand for Lodge!!.

I'm sure the St Augustine lodge appreciates the windfall. $3k a concert is good money.

Losing $73,000 is a lot so that is obviously a concern. Still, sometimes these 'special representatives' are not very people friendly. I've know a few who seem to get these high autocratic positions in the Elks and they abuse their power. Let's hope that is not the case either.

Sounds like a lot of fun and something other then barbeque for a change

While it shouldn't be a permanent solution, sharing space with other non-profits is a viable short term option.