BPOElks

dang... 400 people attending. what a crowd

Most endangered? I guess we're just old relics now. Sad

how cool..

really cool event

neat community event

"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

How bizarre. be glad this terrorist plot was foiled.

I like the "hall of fame' idea

Anyone know what the rotary's e-club is?

there you go.. an e-club!!

looks like a nice fundraiser event.

Neat! Wyoming Elks rock.

interesting and unique type of raffle. Purpose is for general fund too! How refreshing that a lodge will avoid the kneejerk reaction to only have fundraisers for charitable purposes. Too many neglect their own basic needs.

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

gosh.. hate to see this. This was once a very thriving lodge with over 500 members. Now 112? Beautiful building but lacked a pool. Such a shame

6 months?

Wow! 1200 people attended. Funds raised FOR the LODGE. They have there priorities straight. Lodge first, charity second.

This is quite an impressive partnership. RoterElks' lol