Wow!! Now that's COLD!!!

This would be pretty cool organization for every lodge to consider partnering with.

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

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

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.

Raised Two thousand for Lodge!!.

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.

good job lodge #2730

good public relations article here.

Kent Island MD is doing very well, Aver $100k a year!

interesting concept

interesting fundraiser. Plus they have a chair of major events.

"The State High Dance Marathon will run from 7 p.m. Feb. 12 to 7 a.m. Feb. 13 at the State High South Building gymnasium. About 300 State High students will dance during that time to raise money for the Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program"

"The Wausau Elks Community Ramp Builders will continue to plan, design and build accessible ramps for the elderly and disabled citizens of Marathon County. Wausau Elks Lodge No. 248 is one of 49 recipients nationwide to receive an Impact Grant this year from the Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks."

"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."

"OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) - Mardi Gras is almost here. Saturday the Ocean Springs Elks Parade kicked off the carnival season. One family said, "Happy Mardi Gras!""

"Thumbs up to the Florence Elks Lodge No. 1020 for planning to start an after-school carpentry and woodworking program, "Building a Better Future," for at-risk students. Elks will act as mentors in the program while providing learning opportunities and teaching community-building skills. Building a Better Future will be funded by an Impact Grant awarded to the Florence Elks by the Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Impact Grants are designed to help Elks make a difference in their community."