Three Rivers Lodge #1248 Announces Scholarship Winners
Three Rivers Lodge has announced it’s scholarship winners for the Class of 2020. Read the article
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MEA 2020 Fall Meeting Rescheduled
August 22, 2020 To: All MEA Lodges, Officers, MEA Committee Members, Past State Presidents, Grand Lodge Officers and Members of Grand Lodge Committees From: Jim Deamud – Special Deputy GER Re: MEA Fall Meeting Save the Date: The MEA Advisory Committee has set the date October 17, 2020, at Soaring…
MEA COVID-19 Relief Grant
August 18, 2020 Re: MEA COVID-19 Relief Grant As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on Lodges throughout our State, jeopardizing the financial stability and even the viability of our member Lodges, the Michigan Elks Association Trustees have been exploring ways to assist them in some way. Michigan Elks…
2020 District Gold Key Golf Outings Postponed
During these unprecedented times and after careful consideration the Gold Key Commissioners along with the district golf outing committees have decided to postpone this year’s District Gold Key Golf Outings. The Committees and Commissioners decided that it would not be right to go out and ask small businesses and members…
Message from the State Sponsor
I share your disappointment at the cancellation of the MEA Spring Convention, and now, the cancellation of the Grand Lodge Convention in Baltimore. Like you, I was looking forward to another great visit with our Michigan friends, sharing good news, recognizing achievements, gaining knowledge, and enjoying our time together. Unfortunately,…
Video Conferencing for Lodge & Committee Meetings
With the closing of our Lodges, during the Coronavirus crisis, all Lodge Officers and Members are encouraged to proceed with their Regular Lodge Meetings and other meetings by means video conferencing. A relatively new and easy way of conducting business that will help bring our Lodges into the 21st Century….
Michigan Elks Field of Honor at Alma Lodge #1400 – Canceled
We have given a lot of thought about whether it is in the best interest of all to hold a Field of Honor this year. A lot of behind the scenes work goes into this event and we would hate to spend that time then not be able to hold…
NOTICE: Use of Marijuana on Lodge Premises
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,…
A Letter from our State Sponsor
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…
Important Message To Our Members
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…
MEA 2020 Fall Meeting Rescheduled
August 22, 2020 To: All MEA Lodges, Officers, MEA Committee Members, Past State Presidents, Grand Lodge Officers and Members of Grand Lodge Committees From: Jim Deamud – Special Deputy GER Re: MEA Fall Meeting Save the Date: The MEA Advisory Committee has set the date October 17, 2020, at Soaring…
MEA COVID-19 Relief Grant
August 18, 2020 Re: MEA COVID-19 Relief Grant As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on Lodges throughout our State, jeopardizing the financial stability and even the viability of our member Lodges, the Michigan Elks Association Trustees have been exploring ways to assist them in some way. Michigan Elks…
2020 District Gold Key Golf Outings Postponed
During these unprecedented times and after careful consideration the Gold Key Commissioners along with the district golf outing committees have decided to postpone this year’s District Gold Key Golf Outings. The Committees and Commissioners decided that it would not be right to go out and ask small businesses and members…
Message from the State Sponsor
I share your disappointment at the cancellation of the MEA Spring Convention, and now, the cancellation of the Grand Lodge Convention in Baltimore. Like you, I was looking forward to another great visit with our Michigan friends, sharing good news, recognizing achievements, gaining knowledge, and enjoying our time together. Unfortunately,…
Video Conferencing for Lodge & Committee Meetings
With the closing of our Lodges, during the Coronavirus crisis, all Lodge Officers and Members are encouraged to proceed with their Regular Lodge Meetings and other meetings by means video conferencing. A relatively new and easy way of conducting business that will help bring our Lodges into the 21st Century….
Michigan Elks Field of Honor at Alma Lodge #1400 – Canceled
We have given a lot of thought about whether it is in the best interest of all to hold a Field of Honor this year. A lot of behind the scenes work goes into this event and we would hate to spend that time then not be able to hold…
NOTICE: Use of Marijuana on Lodge Premises
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,…
A Letter from our State Sponsor
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…
Important Message To Our Members
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…