Jacksonville Lodge 682 Exalted Ruler Luke Tapscott, right, in December makes a donation to the Jacksonville Fire Department to buy smoke detectors for low-income families. Receiving the donation, from left, are: Jacksonville Firefighters Local 637 President Dan Klendworth and the department’s public education officer, Capt. Mike Griffitts.
Oglesby Elks Use ENF Grant to Buy Holiday Turkeys
Oglesby Elks continued contributing to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry during the holidays. They used a $2,000 Elks National Foundation grant to buy holiday turkeys and hams for the pantry to distribute. In addition, Oglesby Elks donated more than 150 pounds of canned goods that were collected at Elks bingo events. Ken Ficek,left, is accompanied by […]
Kankakee Lodge Donates Coats to Kids
Kankakee Lodge 627 donated 75 coats to students of Kankakee grade schools in December. Lodge Coats for Kids Chair Kerry Blue met with the kids and administrators to make the donation.
Mt. Vernon Elks Visit Marion Veterans Home
Mt. Vernon 819 members Bob Kane, Kari Docherty and Kathy Bowling get into the holiday spirit on their Christmas visit in December with a resident and Cubs fan at the Marion VA home. Christmas goodie bags, cards and candy canes were left for each resident of the home.
Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge Honors Veterans
Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge in November hosted a steak dinner for the veterans in honor of the Elks’ Veterans Appreciation Month. All veterans and Elk members were invited to be recognized for their service. The dinner raised funds for Mt. Vernon Elks to visit the two veterans homes in southern Illinois once a month to […]
Initiation of 50+ Johnson County Elks was a sight to see!
The BPOE and the Illinois Elks have a new Lodge! On Nov. 1, I traveled, along with our State Sponsor, State Officers, and many others throughout the state, to Vienna to witness the institution of a new Lodge, the initiation of its charter members, and the installation of the first Officers. We can now proudly […]
Pana Lodge Active in the Community
Pana Lodge on Parade A crew of 22 Pana Lodge Elks carry the American flag during a Labor Day parade in September, in which 20,000 people were in attendance. Pana Soccer Shoot The Pana Lodge 1261 Soccer Shoot attracted 26 contestants, 12 girls and 14 boys. There were 60 parents and spectators on […]
Marion Elks Get Active in Their Community
Grilling for DCFS Marion Elks in August grilled 1,200 hotdogs for children and guests attending the annual Illinois Department of Children and Family Services picnic in DuQuoin. From left are: Jerry Murphy; Mikey Thomas; Joe Campbell; Penny Bagby; the Williams family, (ER) Kevin, Heather, Bailey and Jake; and Wayne Corzine. Packing for the drive to […]
Marion Lodge use a Beacon Grant to fund Back to School Party
Members of Marion Lodge 800 put an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to good use by funding a Back to School Party for district school children. Kids enjoyed food, various games and all received prizes. The party team, from left, was made up of Becky Bourland, Michelle Hamilton, Barb Bourland, Rose Davidson, Jackie Welch, and […]
Elvis was spotted at Oak Lawn Elks Lodge
Elvis was spotted at Oak Lawn Lodge 2254 helping raise funds for the ENF in October. Members enjoyed an evening with Elvis and raised $1,079 in the process.