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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

Looks like fun! Why doesn't the Elks magazine cover activities like this!!

we certainly don't postpone activities now due to the sabbath. Now, many seem to harbor disdain for anything Christian. Too bad.

"Social clubs such as the Elks and Moose have long been mainstays in Franklin County communities, providing cheap meals and drinks for members and, at times, the community at large, and using profits from activities such as small games of chance to support community projects. "

Social clubs such as the Elks and Moose have long been mainstays in Franklin County communities, providing cheap meals and drinks for members and, at times, the community at large, and using profits from activities such as small games of chance to support community projects.

Wow! 71 years and the Elks Magazine has never done a story on this (or at least not since I have been an active Elk). This one would be hard to forget. They have raised millions

800 peeps is alot. great activity!

now this is cool. I can imagine a nice after exercise party as well!

Nice building. Lots of good community activities. BUT, we are a fraternal organization and our charitable works "are an outgrowth of the strong bonds of friendship forged by the fires of the Home Lodge"

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

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.

Unusual safety program for an Elks lodge.. but perhaps of merit.

Unusual safety program for an Elks lodge.. but perhaps of merit.

wow! 26 years sponsoring this track meet! Impressive!

excellent article about our decline, However, there are some nuggets of information giving some successful activities that enhance and grow membership.

"The availability and locale of the property provided by the Elks Club is like an unanticipated gift that makes the proposed center possible, a dream of a multiuse facility that could become a reality. Additionally, the facility already has ample parking, a full-service restaurant, a bar, dance floors and rooms available for other activities."

"SIERRA VISTA - Looking to get the word out about its activities, the Elks lodge set up shop in the Mall at Sierra Vista on Saturday. The Elks don't typically tout their efforts, said Dutch Bowen, a Loyal Knight with Lodge 2065."

"The students of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic School, Two Rivers, made hundreds of Christmas cards for the Two Rivers Elks Lodge 1380 to send to active duty military members. The cards will be shared with the crew of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and an Army unit, according to a news release from the Elks."

"It was on April 16, 1907, the Cape Girardeau B.P.O. Elks dedicated their new $50,000 building with a whirl of activities that took two days to complete and one day afterwards generally figured to dispell the effects. "

Kevin Blaine, Red Bank Elks Lodge #233 Youth Activities Chairman, presents a check for $1000 to Jill Mc Donald, Employment Readiness Program Manager, of Fort Monmouth. Advertisement The donation will benefit over 50 children of Fort Monmouth's 2009 Summer Youth Volunteer Program. This program is an employment readiness program held for teenagers who are immediate family members of the military and of Ft Monmouth. The students will be gaining "World of Work" experience during the summer program through volunteer services in and around the base community.

Osage Community Lodge will honor those who went before us on Memorial Day with several activities.