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 […]
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Strengthening Elkdom Through Community Awareness In December
Strengthening Elkdom Through Community Awareness In December Chicago, IL –Local Elks Lodges from every state, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone will be busy helping our communities this holiday season. Thousands of needy families will receive food baskets and presents. Elk volunteers will visit thousands of hospitalized Veterans that have protected our freedoms. […]
Springfield Lodge 158 Donates $5,000 to Support Veterans
The Springfield Elks Lodge is a proud supporter of the The Springfield Cares Soldier Mailing program – made possible through both the volunteer hours and financial support from Elks in the Springfield area. The Springfield Cares Soldiers Mailing Program has supported Veterans for over nine years to let them know they are not forgotten […]
Grand Lodge and IEA’s West Central District makes donations to Illinois Veterans Home
The West Central District makes a $2,000.00 donation for much needed ‘air’ mattresses to the IVH along with a check from Grand Lodge in the amount of $300.00 for their ‘Adopt A Chair’ program. The photo shows IVH’s Quincy Administrator, Troy Culbertson being presented the checks from Bill Pittman PDDGER and Grand Lodge VAVS representative […]
Joliet Elks Lodge Hosting Fundraiser
Joliet Elks Lodge #296 will be hosting a trivia fundraiser to benefit its relay for life team on Saturday April 22nd. Doors open at 6pm Trivia starts at 7pm COST: $10’person before 4/21 $15/person day of the event Proceeds to benefit the Lodges Relay for Life Team for the American Cancer Association. To register please […]