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"Mason resident Rich Hancock will attempt to play 100 holes of golf at the 797 Elks Golf Course in hopes of raising money for the American Cancer Society."

"Known as a quiet man, Jerry Fritz of Cody becomes positively animated when talking about the Elks Club and the wonderful work members do. "It's great the amount of charity work we do locally and nationally and the patriotism demonstrated by Elks," he says. "It's distinctly American.""

In the 1890 census, Prescott had a population of 1,789[1]. In January 1896 the Elks Lodge BPOE[2] 330 was founded. By the 1900 census Prescott's population had exploded to 3,559[3]. In August 1900 the Elks purchased a vacant lot on Gurley Street and later bought adjacent vacant property.

"For many years, the state's Elks and Moose and ethnic, military and loyal orders of every brand have been free to drink, smoke and exchange secret handshakes in private clubs."

"Our Memorial Service Program from Sunday, December 6, 1903 when the Lodge was just two years old."

"MILWAUKIE -- The Milwaukie Elks Lodge is holding an open house and membership drive Saturday featuring family entertainment. "

"HOUMA - The Elks Lodge in downtown Houma has played a important role in the lives of local residents for the last 100 years. The civic organization, which routinely assists the community and its military veterans in various ways, is holding a celebration at 11 a.m. April 24 at the lodge, 7883 Main St."

"Avid swimmer Jeanne Atno joined the San Mateo chapter of the Elks Lodge nine years ago to take advantage of the facility's Olympic-sized pool."

It's no wonder the elks have lost so many members in Ca. These lodges are pricing the dues to cover the cost of running their facilities. In years past the elks were noted for "None but the best, rich or poor". Well, the poor, those uninterested in the lodge facilities or on fixed incomes are not going to join the Elks. There are plenty of organizations around that one can do good with and NOT subsidize someone elses playground.

"This year the Lompoc Elks Lodge chose to honor true lifesavers at its annual public safety awards ceremony."

"The Middleborough Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was organized in the spring of 1912. Among its very first social occasions was a ball held Wednesday, May 29."

"PLANT CITY - Michael F. Smith, a longtime member of the local Elks Lodge No. 1727, has been elected as the organization's national leader."

"NASHUA - The 800-member Nashua Lodge of Elks 720, a fraternal organization, recognized and honored four area residents at its annual installation ceremonies of the officers April 3. Peter J. Kilday, a past exalted ruler, was installed for a second term to serve as exalted ruler for the ensuing lodge year."

" Everyone is invited to attend the BPO Elks 2092 Lodge's Wounded Warrior Project Comedy Night on May 15 at 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge off Chancellors Run Road. The cost is only $15 and only $10 for those with a military I.D."

"PHILIPSBURG - The rolling fairways of the country club east of Philipsburg are dormant now, sleeping for the winter beneath a blanket of snow. Come spring, golfers will again return to the course, shooting for par amid the traps and the roughs. "

"On Saturday night, January 23rd, the Ouray Elks will present Cabin Fever Night. Event chairman Jim Pettengill explains: "This event is a chance for everyone to shake off the mid-winter blahs and get out of the house for a great evening. We'll have a tasty beef stew dinner with all the trimmings at 5:30, a great silent auction until 7:00, karaoke at 7:30, and a variety of family games available in the parlor. "

"A solid crowd of more than 50 people showed up early Saturday morning for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast. "

"The Leominster Lodge of Elks recently donated $500 to support programs at Beacon of Hope Community Services, a non-profit agency based in Leominster that provides respite and recreational services to people with developmental disabilities. "

"Rutherford Elks Lodge, located at 48 Ames Ave. in Rutherford, is hosting a live band karaoke night on Friday, Jan. 29. Tickets are $25 and will feature OpenMicProject performing live music for your singing and dancing fun. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and food for their tables. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee of the Lodge,"

"Craft fair, swap meet Sunday at Elks Lodge KINGMAN - The Kingman Elks Charity Craft Fair and Swap Meet is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the lodge, 900 Gates Ave. Spaces will be available inside the Lodge and in the parking lot. Cost of space rental and tables is $10 or $15 for two to benefit Elks National Foundation, the charity arm of the Elks. "

"The Hemet Elks' Ole Opry country-western variety show was a sell-out, great news for the 20 local high school students who will receive scholarships as a result of Saturday's fundraiser. Organized by Iris Johnson, the three-hour event snowballed into a bigger and better show than she had originally envisioned."