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154th Grand Lodge Convention Reservation Form
Once again it’s time for the fun and fraternity of the Grand Lodge Convention, to be held this year in San Antonio, Texas! Planning to attend? Get Your Hotel Reservation Form Here! Reservation Deadline is May 29, 2108
Swishers Make Hoop Shoot a Family Affair
For IEA Hoop Shoot Director Jim Swisher and his brother Darrell, it’s the smiles on children’s’ faces and the thank-yous of parents that have kept them coming back for the past 14 years and counting to direct the annual event. “Have you been hugged or seen that smile on a child’s face before and after […]
Hoop Shoot 2018 Highlights!
Check out the highlights from the Illinois Elks Association State 2018 Hoop Shoot! 10-11 BOYS DIVISION – Technical difficulties prevented The Newsette from getting a photo of the winners and fellow competitors. Winning the division was Trent Sternberg, representing Murphysboro 572 […]
Horses for Heroes
The IEA has given a $10,000 lifeline to the Kemmerer Village Horses and Heroes program in Assumption, southeast of Springfield, to continue serving abused children. The Horses for Heroes program is part of Kemmerer Village, whose mission is to help the Presbyterian Church minister to children and families who face stress and turmoil in their […]
Grand Exalted Ruler Malcolm McPherson
In the countdown to the BPOE’s 150th year celebration in July, Grand Exalted Ruler Malcolm McPherson visited the IEA, urging Illinois lodges to get their $1,500 grant to promote themselves during the celebration. Twenty-five of the IEA’s 70 lodges had been approved for the grant as of January. “This grant will expand our charitable presence […]
2017-18 IEA Lady of the Year – Shelly Ray
Centralia Lodge 493 is as active as any lodge in Illinois, and a key to the lodge’s enthusiasm has been the behind-the-scenes efforts of lodge Lady of the Elks member Shelly Ray. Those efforts earned Ray the 2017-18 IEA Lady of the Year award. The award was announced at the ladies luncheon at the IEA […]
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2018 STATE ELKS GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 2018 State Elks Golf Tournament will be held in Springfield at Lincoln Greens Golf Course on Lake Springfield. The 2-day tournament will be held on July 20th and 21st. Practice rounds may be scheduled on Thursday, July 19th – see the Tournament FAQs for more details including lodging and tournament/lodge events. The Tournament Information Sheet also provides detailed […]
Springfield Illinois Elks Lodge #158 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Springfield Illinois Elks Lodge # 158 hosted Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7th, 2017 at the lodge on Lake Springfield. PER Bobby Edwards and Exalted Ruler Tom Duffy Jr accepted a proclamation from Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner declaring December 7th, 2017 as “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day” in Illinois. Governor Rauner thanked the Elks for their […]