NEW SCAM TARGETING MICHIGAN ELKS LODGES Please be on the lookout for an email that contains an invoice such as the one below asking you to send money to renew your email address. THIS IS A SCAM. The MEA Digital Media Committee handles all expenses attached to the website and…
It is with great sadness that we inform our Elks family of the passing of fellow Elk Dave Stratton this past Friday. Dave battled cancer for many years, until the final chapter. He was a dedicated Elk, involved at many levels through the years. Arrangements can be found here: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=david-stratton&pid=193549816&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ObitShare+-+with+PowerInbox&utm_content=ViewObituary&sfmc_id=97502969…
Many of our members have been reporting getting fake emails from people thy know asking for funds or help. These are commonly know as phishing attacks. If you look closely at the example below, you will see the return email is NOT an mielks.org email address and doesn’t match the…
You can now register for the Fall Conference at Frankenmuth. Please visit: http://mielks.org/fall-convention/ for more information or register online by going here: http://mielks.org/shop/
The member information including forms, downloads and manuals are now available for members without the need to register or login to the website. You will still need to register and login to the site to access the message boards, member directory and profiles and State Officer / DVP / DVC…
2018-2019 Community Investment Program Grants Are Open – APPLY ASAP It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is right around the corner. With all of the time and attention the holidays require, we’re emailing to strongly encourage your Lodge to apply for CIP grants now, well before the December…
NOTICE – USE of MARIJUANA on LODGE PREMISES Despite the recent vote in Michigan to legalize the use of recreational Marijuana, Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule 1 substance and its use is illegal under Federal Law. Smoking of Marijuana within any Elks Lodge violates the Michigan Smoke-Free Air Law,…
To add your social media accounts to your profile, you need to add the entire URL and your user name. Example: https://www.twitter.com/yourusername If you are a State or District Officer and you do not feel you have access to the correct areas of the site, please send an email to…
Dear Exalted Rulers, Secretaries and Lodge Leaders, Are you looking for new ideas and ways to increase and improve Lodge activities, member involvement, fundraising, community activities or other areas of your Lodge? The best source of this information is from your fellow Michigan Elks and at your District and State gatherings? One of the benefits of attending the Michigan State Convention is the sharing…
The charitable records we keep are the backbone of our order and help us retain our 501-C status. In the fiscal year 2017-18, our entire Order reported a total of $675,985,245 in hours, mileage and contributions. Of that amount, Michigan only reported a total of $3,749,314, down $2.1 million from the year…
