2011 April

Message from the ER

November: To my fellow Elks and families:

Veterans Remembrance Month:

“They Fell, but o’er their glorious grave – Floats FREE the banner of the cause they died for” – Francis Crawford

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL members! The holiday’s are here and it is time to be thankful for all the wonderful things that God and this country has given us. I am very thankful that we are able to support our troops that give us the freedom to live a life full of freedom, options and luxuries. On that note, Steve Gunter has arranged for us to be a leading sponsor in the enrichment centers veteran’s breakfast on November 10th at 8 am. All Elks should be proud that we are able to make such an impact on our community.

I will also remind everyone that as the economy gets worse, so does our membership outlook. Don’t get me wrong, we are looking better than some of the other organizations and are fortunate to have a large lodge membership to help us weather such a storm. However we cannot quit working. We MUST sell the activities and benefits of the lodge and get new members. Be sure to brag about our community involvement, our big hearted brotherhood, and even our club room activities as of late.

I will end with stating that my year is half way over and I cannot thank enough, the people that have helped me this year. From Lee and Scott mentoring me on the ways of Elkdom, to the bar patrons mentoring me on the big events that we host as a lodge. We have tried some new things this year and plan to try even more. So far we have managed to respect the wisdom of the lodge while allowing us to be attractable for a larger audience.

Don’t forget that I am calling on all ELKS to help with the membership growth by adding at least 1 member. If you are interested in helping contact me at er@sanfordlodge1679.org.

Fraternally,

Kevin Cleary, Exalted Ruler

Email: er@sanfordelks1679.org

NC Elks Cookbook Fund Raiser

The NC Elks are selling cookbooks to raise money for the NC Elks Charitable Trust.

How is the

When you give to the Elks National Foundation, you’re doing more than funding the Elks National Drug Awareness and ”Hoop Shoot” programs. You’re doing more than supporting the Community Investments Program and providing Emergency Educational Grants to the children of deceased or totally disabled Elks. You’re doing more than maintaining the Elks Veterans Memorial.

You’re doing all that, and you’re supporting Elkdom in your state.

During the 2010-11 Lodge year, the Elks of North Carolina donated $84,805.15 to the Elks National Foundation. This year, the Foundation will give back the following:

	State Charities Grant: Special Projects Grant: Bonus Grant:	$49,010.00 $48,660.00 $19,460.00
your state’s major charitable project, as well as other philanthropic projects. Portions of these grants will also support your state’s Drug Awareness Program, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot and educational programs.

	MVS: Legacy Award:	$32,000.00 $16,000.00
We will award a total of 8 “Most Valuable Student” scholarships to high school seniors from your state. (Click here to check out your recipients.) In addition, we will award up to 4 Legacy scholarships to children, grandchildren and stepchildren of Elks. (Click here to check out your recipients.)

	National Veterans Service Commission:	$10,140.00
These funds will help them provide aid and comfort to hospitalized veterans.

Grand Total: $175,270.00

That’s a ratio of 2.067 for every dollar the Foundation received from your state last year.

Since inception in 1928 through March 31, 2011, the Foundation has granted a total of $4,017,757.54 to your state, compared with your state’s total donations of $3,154,442.06. That’s a ratio of 1.274 for every dollar the Foundation has received from your state.

Please consider giving your gift today! Click “here” to donate online.

Archive for April, 2011