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Here's a list of businesses who have lost lots of business or closed due to smoking bans. Includes some FL Elks

MT. VERNON - Youth from all four Jefferson County high schools were able to find out more about careers by shadowing business people in the community on Thursday during Youth and Business Day, sponsored by the Elks. This year, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce worked with the Elks to promote the program to area youth.

"In Monday's Minneapolis Star Tribune Business section, the Oct. 5, 2009, filing of bankruptcy proceedings for Albert Lea Lodge No. 813 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Albert Lea, Minn., "

In Monday's Minneapolis Star Tribune Business section, the Oct. 5, 2009, filing of bankruptcy proceedings for Albert Lea Lodge No. 813 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Albert Lea, Minn.,

GL needs group to help with this type development

Now why would the leadership of any lodge sell their building without requesting permission from GL? And this is a lodge that is 115 years old? SMH If true, that's just a perfect illustration how far this organization has fallen. We do not seem to be attracting people with business and administration abilities or if we do then they are not willing to take on leadership responsibilities.

This lodge apparently rents it's facilities to businesses who use it for commercial purposes. We have a few in our lodge who think that you can't do that. I aim to show that you can

I wonder how much business they lost on that unnecessary closure?

This lodge was given the bowling equipment by a private operator who went out of business. It would be cool if they could find a way to make it work in their lodge. I wish our lodge had room for a bowling center. That's lots of fun.

This could be a win/win for two non-profits.

SILVERTHORNE - Due to the generosity of residents and local businesses, the weekly free dinner at the Elks Lodge in Silverthorne isn't just a symbol of economic challenges faced in Summit County. It also represents the community's good faith and support of each other."

"Members of Yuma's Elks Lodge were busy Thursday morning, playing Santa to 150 needy families. They gathered at the lodge at 6:30 a.m. to fill food boxes for each family with such items as chicken, eggs, milk, bread and other food staples."

Gila County Historical Society / Courtesy photo The Elks building not long after it was built in 1910. GLOBE - The Globe Elks Lodge #489 has been part of Globe's history for over a century. The lodge was first instituted on May 27, 1899, in response to the petition of a group of local business and professional men, with the initiation of 16 men. "

"MIDDLETOWN - The noise of the Elks lodge's busy bar was faint in the small back office of the building, where the clicking of keyboards filled the room with sound. "

I guess if we have to take people in as members who will not affirm their faith in God then what's the point?

Re: "Belt tightening hits Tacoma Elks Club" (TNT, 6-10). My husband and I had dinner at the Elks Club during an open invitation to the public last year. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, and the food and service were very good. We were considering joining the club and asked for an application. One of the questions on the application was, "Do you believe in God?" We consider our personal beliefs to be a private matter. Truly, personal faith is no one else's business.

Have you ever entered a business establishment, observed a purple pig on the counter and wondered what the significance was?

GoGirls in the Military! GoGirl Partners with Hopkins Elks to Send 250 GoGirl Devices to Troops in Southwest Asia MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Long days in the field with little alone time is something that female troops stationed overseas know well. They also know that it's nearly impossible to find a private, sanitary restroom while on the job. To empower female military members with on-the-go bathroom convenience, GoGirl by FemMed Inc. has teamed up with the Hopkins Elks Lodge in Hopkins, Minn., to donate 250 GoGirl devices to troops stationed in Southwest Asia. "The female military members protecting our country overseas often are in situations where there isn't a real restroom for miles. Though not openly recognized as an issue, it truly is an inconvenience," said Sarah Dillon, president of GoGirl. "Working with the Hopkins Elks, we saw an opportunity to empower these women with restroom freedom and flexibility through GoGirl, and realized that donating 250 devices was the least that we could do to make their lives easier."

Early every Tuesday morning, members of the North Fort Myers Elks Lodge #2742 are busy getting ready for a weekly event. On that day, members of the Veterans Committee feed local homeless individuals and provide them with basics that improve their quality of life. The award-winning Veterans Outreach Program has been recognized as one of the best in the country by the Elks organization. It is also a model for other lodges and organizations across the U.S., Veterans Administration officials said.

Fond du Lac Elks Lodge 57, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is hosting the 2009 State Spring Convention of the Wisconsin Elks Association. Advertisement The event will run from April 30 to May 3 and hundreds of Elks from lodges throughout the state are expected to attend, according to a press release from the lodge. "We are pleased and proud to host national and state Elks leaders and so many Elk members from around Wisconsin who will be in Fond du Lac for our State Convention, and to show off our beautifully redecorated lodge building," said Brian Lorrigan, current Exalted Ruler of the Fond du Lac Lodge. "We look forward to partnering with our city's many hotels, motels, restaurants and businesses to give a warm welcome from the city and show the many nice things Fond du Lac has to offer."