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Service clubs losing members, but still fulfilling for many - Springfield, IL - The Sta... - 0 views

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    "While conventional wisdom holds that fraternal, veteran and social organizations are declining in membership, Springfield's Elks Lodge 138 is bucking the trend. Nationally, Elks membership is declining slightly. In Springfield, membership is up. Not only that, it has gotten younger. "
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94 at 127: Elks have long history in Tiffin - Advertiser-Tribune.com | News, sports, jo... - 0 views

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    "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
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Fraternal, service groups battle declining membership - 0 views

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    excellent article about our decline, However, there are some nuggets of information giving some successful activities that enhance and grow membership.
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Once region's bustling social hubs, fraternal lodges struggling as membership fades - 0 views

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    good article on membership
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Milwaukie Elks holding open house Saturday | OregonLive.com - 1 views

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    "MILWAUKIE -- The Milwaukie Elks Lodge is holding an open house and membership drive Saturday featuring family entertainment. "
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The End of the Elks: Why Lodge No. 201 Is No More | | Austin Post - 0 views

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    What a tragedy as there are no winners here. Losing this lodge is a tremendous loss for the Elks and gives the Order quite a public black eye. Hopefully the remaining members of the Austin lodge can keep the facility. Even if they do win in court though it will be quite a struggle to regain the former membership, become financially stable and remain a viable non-profit for the long term. I wish them the best of luck. They will need it.
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Sebring Elks Lodge membership increase tops in state - 0 views

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    outstanding increase. good work brother elks
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Fraternal organization, selling building, donates seats | La Grande OR - 0 views

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    "The La Grande Elks Lodge was able to donate 87 of its seats back to the old Liberty Theatre because it is entering a new, uncertain chapter in its history. The fraternal organization is selling its building due to declining membership, said trustee Gordon Foster."
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The Ironton Tribune | Elk's problems rest solely with club leaders - 1 views

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    "This has been painful to watch. In my billfold rests a membership card, granting me access to the Ironton Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #177."
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The High Road on Dawson | Former Austin Elks Lodge is kicking it - 0 views

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    Hard to believe how well this former Elks lodge is doing. GL really screwed up to lose this one.
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    Mike: to quote your previous post on this Former Elks Lodge; mike jones on 25 Feb 14 {What a tragedy as there are no winners here. Losing this lodge is a tremendous loss for the Elks and gives the Order quite a public black eye. Hopefully the remaining members of the Austin lodge can keep the facility. Even if they do win in court though it will be quite a struggle to regain the former membership, become financially stable and remain a viable non-profit for the long term. I wish them the best of luck. They will need it.bers of the Austin lodge can keep the facility. Even if they do win in court though it will be quite a struggle to regain the former membership, become financially stable and remain a viable non-profit for the long term. I wish them the best of luck. They will need it.} It is more than likely that they have struggled, they haven't given up, and in my opinion have shown all of us what a determined membership can accomplish. Kudos to former Austin lodge, now The High Road on Dawson.
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Elks Lodge membership drive 'wELKome Party' this Saturday | The Excelsior Springs Standard - 1 views

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    "wELKome Party". I like that. Catchy phrase
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McCook Gazette: Local News: Elks leaders' portraits find new home (04/01/16) - 1 views

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    good news that something is being preserved from McCook. The bad news is that it lost it's charter. This was one hell of a lodge in it's day. The fact is that the GL is mostly responsible for the demise of this lodge and the dramatic loss of membership. nebraska is down 77% from 1985. and that was as of 2014. Down to 7,000 from 32,000. HUGE drop that can only be attributed to leadership (or lack of).
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Redondo Beach Elks celebrate 90th anniversary - The Daily Breeze - 0 views

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    "In its early years, the all-male membership of the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge held court inside a brick building that sat in the shadow of the famed Hotel Redondo. "
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South Hills Elks Welcomes 18 New Members! | YourSouthhills.com - 0 views

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    The South Hills Elks new membership drive is off to a stupendous start! The Elks welcomed and installed 18 new Elks on Tuesday night May 12 at the Lodge. The New Elks were instructed on our virtues, bylaws and our Charity mission. The South Hills Elks is dedicated to assisting the youth of the South Hills along with the Veterans of the Pittsburgh area.
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The Biz Buzz - Wal-Mart puts in a unsuccessful bid for Elks property | The News Tribune... - 0 views

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    Wal-Mart recently offered to buy the Tacoma Elks' property at S. 23rd Streets and Union, but the organization turned down the retail giant's bid. "Wal-Mart was one of the bidders -- but I won't take that one," Gary Gaimbrone said Wednesday. Gaimbrone is the Tacoma Elks' special representative and is in charge of the lodge, including the property's sale. Gaimbrone said Wal-Mart's bid was close in price to the one he plans on presenting to the membership. "The problem with Wal-Mart is that they have too long of a contingency period," Gaimbrone said, adding that he was concerned the company would come back with a lower bid during that time period.
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Charitable efforts form backbone of Summit-based Elks Club. 120 new Elks this year! - 0 views

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    SUMMIT -- The local Elks Club is enjoying a resurgence in membership, and Exalted Ruler Mike Williams is fairly sure he knows why. "It's the charitable works we do," he said, "and the comradeship we have here, both social and charitable." Members of the lodge, headquartered on the second floor of a downtown Maple Street building, abide by four principals: justice, charity, brotherhood and fidelity.
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Waynesboro PA Elks Club Expected to Close Sunday - 0 views

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    WAYNESBORO, PA - The longest running club in Waynesboro is expected to close on Sunday. The Elks Club opened more than 100 years ago, but officials say they've recently been faced with financial issues and declining membership. The club once had more than 1,100 members, but there's currently less than
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Order dissolves over lack of membership - Nanaimo News Bulletin - 1 views

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    Lot of Elks lodges in the same dire situation. Just holding on due to the dedication of a few aging members.
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