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

?? this is bizarre.. They made ENF goal every year for the last 3 years. 3rd largest lodge in WV out of 21. 626 members as of 4/1/13. FB page does appear to have been neglected with few recent postings.

neat fundraiser

odd..what's a state doing?

"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

"This week's "My Turn" column is by Oneonta Elks Lodge 1312 Acting Exalted Ruler Christine Gyure. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Oneonta Lodge 1312 has a belief in charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. As Elks, we believe laughter is better than tears, and a kind word more powerful than a frown."

"Seven members of the Brookings Elks Lodge #1934 Tuesday busily wrapped gifts to be included in the more than 400 Christmas food and gift boxes to be delivered to needy families on Saturday, Dec. 19. "

"Some local children started celebrating the new year one night early, thanks to a program sponsored by Wheeling Elks Lodge 28. The Elks' weekly "Just for Kids" program wrapped up 2009 with a New Year's dinner at the Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling on Eoff Street. Through that program, the Elks provide free dinner and entertainment each Wednesday to children throughout the area."

Getting an 8 a.m. start for moving Thomas Race's belongings into storage wasn't a big deal for the seven Elks and military veterans who took on the task Friday morning. But it was a big deal for Race, who spent the past four weeks packing up his and his wife's possessions so he could check himself into the Veterans Administration hospital in Walla Walla next week. Race has used a wheelchair since January, but he has battled depression and drug abuse for about eight years. Now he hopes to get an upper hand on his mental struggles by addressing his physical disability, which was brought on by an anthrax vaccination nearly 20 years ago.

BENNINGTON - The Bennington Elks Club will honor the town's resident senior track master, Bob Matteson, with a special ceremony at its Washington Avenue lodge on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The event will begin with a Flag Day ceremony, after which Matteson will be honored and presented with a resolution adopted by the Vermont State Legislature that "congratulates (Matteson) on his extraordinary accomplishments as a masters runner." Vermont governor James Douglas is scheduled to speak at the ceremony, as is Speaker of the House and longtime Matteson family friend Shap Smith.

MARTINS FERRY - Perhaps it's the fact that James L. Nichelson is the oldest of 10 children. Or maybe it is his education, military or law experience that make him what he is today. Whatever the cause, this Martins Ferry resident's unique abilities will soon be realized by a national audience. On July 9 in Portland, Ore., Nichelson, 61, will be installed as the Grand Exalted Ruler - national president - for the Protective Order of the Elks. He is the first Ohio resident to be named to the post in 38 years.

RALEIGH -- Most years, the best free-throw shooters in college basketball or the NBA get the ball through the net about 90 percent of the time. Zeb Alford can do better. This year, more than 3 million kids competed in the annual Elks Hoop Shoot, a national free-throw competition for boys and girls ages 8 to 13.

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.

The Portland-based McMenamins will turn its redevelopment magic toward Tacoma to renew the dilapidated Elks Temple in downtown.

The Portland-based McMenamins will turn its redevelopment magic toward Tacoma to renew the dilapidated Elks Temple in downtown looks like a group that will reinvent what the Elks used to be all about!.

"IDAHO FALLS - Charity events could be seen throughout Eastern Idaho Saturday, including at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls. The 2nd Annual Artisans Giving Back event was held at the venue on Elva Street across from the Pinecrest Golf Course. Proceeds from the event went toward helping various local charities including The Haven Shelter, Idaho Falls Community Food Bank, and The Soup Kitchen in Idaho Falls."

IDAHO FALLS - Charity events could be seen throughout Eastern Idaho Saturday, including at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls. The 2nd Annual Artisans Giving Back event was held at the venue on Elva Street across from the Pinecrest Golf Course. Proceeds from the event went toward helping various local charities including The Haven Shelter, Idaho Falls Community Food Bank, and The Soup Kitchen in Idaho Falls.

If you have space, this would be cool program to assist with. They probably get a cut of the take or a rental fee.

Good overview of Wheeling Elks long history in Elkdom. 130 years!! Sad to say, it is down to 200+ members and a shadow of its former self. Much the way the rest of the elks are fading away into obscurity.

nice joint venture