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"TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer shot six times said Thursday that he's still thankful after a coin in his pocket stopped a deadly bullet. Officer Vann Streety is getting more good fortune: a generous donation from the Elks Lodge. Streety would love to be back along the water enforcing boating, fishing and other laws, but he still very much needs the community support he's getting."

Arcadia Elks Lodge Installs First Female Exalted Ruler photo_1 It was a history making evening as officers in their formal attire escorted Diane Stoner and her elected officers for 2009-2010

"Sierra Vista Elks recognized local law enforcement officers and firefighters at a dinner on Friday. Approximately 90 members and guests attended the event. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Law Enforcement Officers: Darryl Scott of the Sierra Vista Police Department, Carlos Diaz of the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Detective Curtis Wilkins of the Cochise County Sheriff's Department. Firefighters who received certificates were Roque Segura of Fry Fire Department, Capt. Dave Wilcox of the Sierra Vista Fire Department and Daniel Rasmussen of Fort Huachuca Fire. "

"Local public safetymen and women were honored for their service at the Auburn Elks annual Elks Public Safety Awards banquet. The banquet, which was held last Friday night, honored nine officers, including many who fought the August 49 Fire. "

"Law enforcement officers representing several local agencies were honored by the Tifton Elks at a banquet held Thursday night at the lodge."

"TWO RIVERS - The Two Rivers Elks Club and Two Rivers Eagles Club honored Lt. Shawn Engelman as Police Officer of the Year and firefighter/ paramedic Kevin Siehr as Firefighter of the Year at a dinner on March 6."

" 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.

"Present and past officers on Thursday described the reasons for the bankruptcy of the Albert Lea Elks Lodge as "the perfect storm" with many elements:"

Present and past officers on Thursday described the reasons for the bankruptcy of the Albert Lea Elks Lodge as "the perfect storm" with many elements:

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.

There is no doubt this lodge was improperly closed and the sponsor and DD exceeded their authority. If a Lodge officer did something like this he'd be expelled. Shouldn't the same happen to others..regardless of their stature in the organization? Hopefully, this lodge will weather the grievous injury inflicted upon it. Renters will not cancel, others will move to support the lodge and members will step up to help. Let's hope so anyway.

"Thanks to an Impact Grant from the Elks National Foundation, the Christian League for Battered Women will receive tangible items throughout the year, ranging from grocery gift cards to office supplies. More than 2,000 women and children are estimated to directly benefit from the grant, which was awarded to Cartersville Elks Lodge No. 1969."

"For the eighth year local police officers and the Cops for Kids organization are making Christmas a little brighter for underprivileged youths in Iroquois County."

"An Arizona Republic investigation found that since January, police have been called more than 50 times to the William H. Patterson Improved and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World at 1007 S. Seventh Ave. That includes a Nov. 7 incident in which police officers found after-hours drinking violations, according to state records. "

"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. "

"On March 18th, the annual veterans breakfast took place at the Billerica Elks. Veterans Director, Ken Buffum, along with Secretary Marie O'Rourke tells us, their office puts on this event every year around this time."

"NASHUA - The 800-member Nashua Lodge of Elks 720, a fraternal organization, recognized and honored four area residents at its annual installation ceremonies of the officers April 3. Peter J. Kilday, a past exalted ruler, was installed for a second term to serve as exalted ruler for the ensuing lodge year."

Elks Lodge 1795 hosted a benefit Sunday on Okaloosa Island for the families of fallen Okaloosa County Deputies Burt Lopez and Warren "Skip" York. On April 25, Lopez and York were trying to serve a warrant on 28-year-old Joshua Cartwright, who was wanted on domestic violence charges. Cartwright shot them both outside the Shoal River Gun Club, east of Crestview, and they later died at a hospital in Pensacola. Fellow officers remember two brave men who died as heroes.

The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge will host a greet, meet and eat community barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., June 27 at the lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. Members and officers of the patriotic fraternal organization will be available for facility tours and to answer questions and provide a better understanding of the role Elks play in the community. The event will also include music, Gymie-Jo clown and train rides.

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.

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.