Members of Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge 819, along with Members of the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge 819 Antlers and Jefferson County Girls Scouts, present the flag at a Patriot Day ceremony on September 11 at the Cedarhurst Craft Fair in Mt. Vernon.
Kewanee Hog Days Parade
The annual Kewanee Hog Days Parade was a family affair for Jim and Karen Ream of Kewanee Lodge 724, along with granddaughter Katelyn Jagers (dressed as the IEA Drug Awareness mascot Elroy) on Labor Day weekend in August. Jim drove the truck, and Karen handed out pamphlets and supplies to kids and parents from the […]
Arrangements for Past State President Roger Benson
The arraignments for Roger Benson are as follows. For those on the telephone tree please forward to your assigned people. Thursday, February 16th Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home Bourbonnais, IL 4:00 – 8:00 pm Visitation 7:00 pm Elks Memorial Service Friday, February 17th Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home Bourbonnais, IL 10:00 am Funeral services Entombment following the services […]
“Be loud and be proud.” – Grand Exalted Ruler Michael F. Zellen
Grand Exalted Ruler Michael F. Zellen said on the annual GER visit to Illinois in January that IEA members should be proud of the programs they provide in their communities. “As you participate in the worthy community activities of your lodge, remember it is important that your lodge gets credit in the eyes of the […]
IEA Lady of the Year for 2016-17
Cyndy Leininger, the IEA’s Lady of the Year for 2016-17, is the personification of the Elks’ principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity, Past District Deputy Bill Adams Jr. of Bloomington Lodge said in nominating Leininger for the honor. “Cyndy has supported our charitable activities with her time and efforts (and her fair share […]
IEA President Ray Summers Shares Illinois Reminder
IEA President Ray Summers wasn’t going to let Grand Exalted Ruler Michael Zellen leave Illinois without a reminder of the state’s flagship university, the University of Illinois.
The BPOE’s First Couple Awarded IEA’s Tribute to Leadership
GER Michael Zellen and IEA President Ray, with Grand Lodge First Lady Donna Zellen, display the Tribute to Leadership the BPOE’s First Couple at the IEA Mid-Winter Meeting.
Grand Lodge First Lady Donna Zellen Shows off Earrings
Grand Lodge First Lady Donna Zellen shows off the earrings she received from IEA President Ray Summers and First Lady Leta on GER Michael Zellen’s visit to the IEA in January.
Grand Exalted Ruler Michael Zellen, honorary member of the Illinois Elks Association
Grand Exalted Ruler Michael Zellen, left, displays the resolution he received from IEA Sponsor Lou Sulsberger, naming Zellen an honorary member of the Illinois Elks Association. Zellen was in attendance at the IEA Mid-Winter Meeting as part of his GER visits to Elks state associations nationwide.
Ole Ohlsson of Champaign-Urbana 2497 Won the 11 O’ Clock Toast Contest
Ole Ohlsson of Champaign-Urbana 2497 won the 11 O’ Clock toast contest at the IEA Mid-Winter Meeting, winning out over six other competitors. Ohlsson displays his plaque, flanked by Grand Exalted Ruler Michael Zellen and IEA Sponsor Lou Sulsberger.