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 […]
Granite City Lodge Donates to Lambert Airport-based USO
Granite City Lodge 1063 donated $500 to the Lambert Airport-based USO in fall 2016. Past District Deputy A. Sonny Ambuehl presents the check to USO Director of Volunteers Jennifer Warner, flanked by USO Operations Manager Cary Warner and volunteer and Past VFW Commander Dave Miller.
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 […]