About / Mission
The Michigan Elks Charitable Grant Fund Scholarship, a trademarked and registered 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to supporting special needs students in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship serves as the next step for students to transition into accredited colleges, universities, licensed trade schools, or vocational programs after high school. Special needs is defined by I.D.E.A. Special Education law, a 504 accommodation plan, or as approved by the Gold Key Commissioners.
Fast Facts
This year The Michigan Elks Charitable Grant Fund will be awarding $80,000 in scholarships to special needs young adults to further their education and become active members of todays society!
Apply for Gold Key Grant
The Michigan Elks Association Charitable Grant Fund Scholarship Commission is incorporated in the State of Michigan as a nonprofit corporation.
The Gold Key Scholarship uses a quarterly application process to better serve students throughout the year. Quarterly Application Periods:- Quarter 1: Opens January 1 · Closes March 1
- Quarter 2: Opens April 1 · Closes June 1
- Quarter 3: Opens July 1 · Closes September 1
- Quarter 4: Opens October 1 · Closes December 1
Gold Key Commissioners
Name: Chuck Pankey-Fanning - (Mark Fanning)
Cell: 248.854.1626
E-mail: goldkeyme@mielks.org
Location: Ferndale Lodge #1588
Term Ends: May 2030
Name:Kristina Eaton
Cell: 989.751.1038
E-mail: goldkeyup@mielks.org
Marquette #450
Term Ends: May 2026
Name: Jay Erickson - (Melissa)
Home: 313.805.3794
Cell: 810.599.6856
E-mail: goldkeyse@mielks.org
Location: Plymouth/Ann Arbor #325
Term Ends: May 2027
Name: Dave Scott - (LuAnn)
Cell: 269.340.2799
E-mail: goldkeysw@mielks.org
Location: Dowagiac Lodge #889
Term Ends: May 2028
Name: Ami Edmonds - (T.J.)
Cell: 989-820-1299
E-mail: goldkeyne@mielks.org
Location: Tawas Area Lodge #2525
Term Ends: May 2029
Victoria Koteskey (Dave)
Cell: 231.675.8468
E-mail: goldkeynw@mielks.org
Charlevoix Lodge #2856
Term Ends: May 2031
Executive Director:
Geno Grabinski / (Jani)
Plymouth-Ann Arbor Lodge #325
C: 248.417.6362
E: goldkey@mielks.org
PSP Advisor:
Stan Chubinski / Cheryl
Battle Creek Lodge #131
C: 269-420-4516
E: chubinskipsp@mielks.org
Chairman
Ami Edmonds (T.J.)
Cell: 989-820-1299
E-mail: goldkeyne@mielks.org
Tawas Area Lodge #2525
Term Ends: May 2029
Vice Chairman
Chuck Pankey-Fanning
Cell: 248.854.1626
E-mail: goldkeyme@mielks.org
Ferndale Lodge #1588
Term Ends: May 2030
Secretary
Victoria Koteskey
Cell: 231.675.8468
E-mail: goldkeynw@mielks.org
Charlevoix Lodge #2856
Term Ends: May 2031
Treasurer
Jay Erickson (Melissa)
Home: 313.805.3794
Cell: 810.599.6856
E-mail: goldkeyse@mielks.org
Plymouth/Ann Arbor #325
Term Ends: May 2027
Sgt at Arms
Kristina Eaton
Cell: 989.751.1038
E-mail: goldkeyup@mielks.org
Marquette #450
Term Ends: May 2026
Chaplain
Dave Scott (LuAnn)
Cell: 269.340.2799
E-mail: goldkeysw@mielks.org
Dowagiac Lodge #889
Term Ends: May 2028
| District | Date | Golf Course |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Franz Brenner | 4/18/26 | Wesburn Golf Course |
| Southwest | 6/14/26 | Dowagiac Elks |
| Upper Peninsula | 07/17/26 | TBA |
| Metro | 8/8/26 | Port Huron Elks Lodge |
| Northwest | 9/12/26 | Evergreen Golf Resort (Cadillac) |
| Northeast | 3/21/26 | Reverse Raffle (Tawas Area Lodge #2525)- Canceled |
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