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Nice public relations piece. They got the date wrong for the lodge charter but other then that it might help describe the lodge's activities and purposes to the general public in a positive way.

"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. "

"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

I understand it went well though no one from the public came in. Just Elks and their guests.

interesting use of lodge facilities for a public purpose. Sad that some dire situation needs to be addressed

good public relations article here.

good job and excellent public relations. However, the elks are a fraternal organization. Not a civic one. Community service work grows out of the bonds forged by the fireside of the Elks home. Not the other way around. Subtle but huge distinction

Nice public relations article. Plus use of positive words like 'growing'

Sounds like fun..and a funding method with a positive public relations bend to it.

"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."

DAY 2: Called out for breaking Elk rule Frank Mickadeit Columnist The Orange County Register fmickadeit@ocregister.com Comments 3 | Recommend 5 Day II: "Eleven Lodges, Eleven Nights" To get the full schedule, see other videos and read about other Elks tour stops, click here. From Newport Beach - When the day began, this venerable waterfront Elks Lodge had 990 members. By the end of the night Thursday, it had at least three new members (some of my buds) and one guy who, after evoking a public meltdown by an Elk in front of a packed house, will now never get in. (Me.) L

DAY 2: Called out for breaking Elk rule Frank Mickadeit Columnist The Orange County Register Day II: "Eleven Lodges, Eleven Nights" To get the full schedule, see other videos and read about other Elks tour stops, click here. From Newport Beach - When the day began, this venerable waterfront Elks Lodge had 990 members. By the end of the night Thursday, it had at least three new members (some of my buds) and one guy who, after evoking a public meltdown by an Elk in front of a packed house, will now never get in. (Me.) L

Nice way to get good publicity out of an election. Every lodge should have news release with new officers announced every year.

Nice public relations piece

Nice brief message for public consumption

guess they are not worried about serving to the public?

hmmm.. sure does sound good! Open to the public too!

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.

guess they are not worrying about being open to the public..

It will be interesting to see how much public support they obtain from this plea

here's one lodge not worried about selling to the public. sounds like fun too. Good for them