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"What Does Patriotism Mean To Me"
I am pleased to announce that the Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee has selected the theme, “What Does Patriotism Mean To Me?” for the 2024-2025 Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. The contest starts with the Local Lodges, progresses through District and State levels, and ends with the naming of our National Winners at the Grand Lodge Session in Kansas City, Missouri in July 2025.
William SatreSwing for the fences. The original youth homerun derby.
Batters Up! is a FREE hitting competition in which kids compete against other kids their age to see who is crowned champion! The event is hosted by several Elks Lodges across the state as a family friendly activity for the local community. The Brainerd Elks Batters Up Challenge is going to take place Sunday, July 21st, 2024, at Oscar Kristofferson Park in Baxter. The Elks "Batters Up" is a Free event for kids ages 5 to 15. Up" highlights the Elks commitment to America's youth.
William SatreBrainerd Lakes Area students receive award and prize money for their Elks Essay contest submissions.
Look who won in the annual Elks Americanism Essay contest. Once again we have local, district and Minnesota State winners. Bill Satre (#615 Secretary-PER) and Herman Wisneski (#615 Treasure-PER/PSP) wer in the class room to make the presentation.
William SatreBrainerd Elks Participate in Brainerd's Patriotic Tribute to the Fallen.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 27th. It’s when we pause to remember those in uniform who gave their lives in defense of our nation. Memorial Day is not just a three-day holiday; it remembers and honors those who served our country and did not come home. Find out more about the events of the Brainerd Ceremonies.
William SatrePequot Lakes' Darci Martini finishes 9th at the National Competetion.
Darci Martini qualified for the Elks Hoop Shoot National event held on April 20th at the WNBA Arena in Chicago, IL.
William SatreFeeding the hungry in the Brainerd Lakes Area
The Brainerd Elks Lodge has designated two projects to be recipients of our ENF Beacon Grant this year. We highlighted them in the monthly Elkorama.
William SatreYear-round Horsemanship Program for Developmentally Challenged
The Brainerd Elks Lodge has designated two projects to be recipients of our ENF Beacon Grant this year. We highlighted them in the monthly Elkorama.
William SatreA Pequot Youth Is Going To Nationals
9 year old Darci Martini took 1st Place at the Regional Elks Hoop Shoot in Iowa! It's now on to the Nationals April 18-21 in Chicago.
William SatreThe Community Thanksgiving Will Be November 23rd
The 16th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is underway. Four local organizations have come together to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for you. All orders must be completed by Monday, November 20th. There is no charge for the meal, however a free-will offering is gratefully accepted.
William SatreAnnual Event is scheduled for Brainerd Area
BRAINERD ELKS HOOP SHOOT Brainerd, MN, 10/17/2023 – The Brainerd Elks Hoop Shoot is going to take place Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at Forestview Middle School. Registration information is online at www.BrainerdElks615.org
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The Brainerd Elks food booth at the Crow Wing County Fair, was featured in the Brainerd Dispatch.
William SatrePress Release for the Annual Flag Day Ceremony In Brainerd
BRAINERD ELKS FLAG DAY CEREMONY Though Flag Day is not a federal holiday, the U.S. Government encourages its citizens to display old glory outside of their homes and businesses. Join your Brainerd Elks Lodge #615 for the traditional Flag Day Ceremony at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 14th on the west lawn of the Historic Crow Wing County Court House.
William SatreThe Fishing Fling is Back at the Amory!
The Brainerd Elks Fishing Fling is returning to the Brainerd National Guard Armory on Wednesday, May 10th. The Fishing Fling event is an annual fund raiser to provide area high school students with thousands of dollars in scholarships. For $75 enjoy prizes and featured guest speaker is Dick Jonckowski.
William SatreCome join the Herd in Minneapolis!
Celebrity announcement regarding our Grand Convention in Minneapolis
William SatreThe Elks were founded on February 16, 1868
Chicago, IL- Local Elks Lodges throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Panama Canal will be celebrating 155 years of community service on February 16, 2023.
William SatreCome join the Herd in Minneapolis!
General info on the National Convention taking place in Minneapolis July 2 through July 5, 2023. Be sure to click through the links to the Elks website!
William SatreThe Brainerd Elks recently donated $2000 to Imagination Library
The Brainerd Elks recently donated $2000 to Imagination Library, funding over 950 books. Several Elks also volunteered at Llama Llama Read-o-Rama, directing traffic and celebrating reading with over 180 children.
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