Dunkirk, IN 1776

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Dunkirk Elks 1776 - NEWSLETTER for SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2025 - Thank You, from your Exalted Ruler, Vicky May & Secretary, Cindy Shepherd

NEWSLETTER for SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2025


Hello Everyone,

Hope you all have a great and fun Labor Day weekend...


WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING:
Sept & Oct will be the beginning of our busy months, time to put the summer things
away, rake leaves and prep for winter, while watching a lil Football.  Don’t forget to
make time for the Euchre and Bowling tournaments you will see scheduled below. 
It’s a great time to relax and enjoy life a little with your friends at the lodge.

The Golf cart drawing was on 8-16, the winner was member Dru Hall, Congratulations
Dru!  The golf cart was donated by Greg & Karan Mitchey, with the stipulation we use
the money for a new electronic sign out front.  It was an exciting fundraiser, and we
raised more than enough to make our electronic sign dream come true.  The units
are here and should be installed very soon.  THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE BUYERS
AND THE SELLERS, Greg and Karan!!!  We are the Elks, making things happen.

We have tickets for sale at the bar for his and her Smith and Wesson Equalizers &
642 Lady Smith.  Tickets are $20 for 1 or $40 for 3.  Drawing on Oct 4th, proceeds
go for our incoming State President Angie O’Donnell for the State Presidency fund 2026.

Calling all Seniors go to ENF.ELKS.ORG/MVS for most valuable student Scholarship
worth up to $30,000.  Deadline Nov 12th, 2025.  More Scholarships to come.

October 3 & 4th is our State Convention in Richmond this year, everyone is welcome
to attend you can go to Indianaelks.org to register.

Something new and exciting coming to our lodge soon, gaming machines like in the Casinos.
We should be eligible for 5, more news to come.  This is huge for fraternal nonprofits like us.

The bar-room has seen some changes.  We sold the shuffleboard game and moved some things around.  Vicky has worked very hard on waxing the floors.  The atmosphere and
setting just looks fresh, thank you Vicky!

BREAKFAST – First Saturday of every month.  All you can eat!  Proceeds to build our Scholarship fund!! September 6th & October 4th we are having a Breakfast Fund
raiser for the Jay County High Rollers Bowling Team. Please come out and have
a nice breakfast and see the bowlers, they are our future.

Weekly Drawing every Saturday and the Monthly Drawing is the second Saturday of
every month.  We have had some lucky big winners! You can’t win if you don’t sign!!

EUCHRE, second Saturday of month.  BOWLING, fourth Saturday of the month.  
Unless otherwise announced!  Signups are at 6:30 and Tournament Play begins
at 7pm.  Euchre Dates are September 13th & October 11th.  The Bowling Dates are
on September 27th & October 25th.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Greg Rhodes 10-18-2025 - 7pm-9pm -  $5 cover charge.  More details to follow.
Halloween Trunk or Treat at the park 10-31-2025
Kids Christmas 12-7-2025
Hoop Shoot at the West Jay Community Center 12-13-2025
ENF Christmas Auction 01-03-2026

REMINDER
LODGE MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH!!!
COME GET INVOLVED!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=1776
CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dunkirkelks1776

Thank you, from your
Exalted Ruler, Vicky May
& Secretary, Cindy Shepherd
BE THE DIFFERENCE!
ELKS CARE-ELKS SHARE

MENU:
Tuesday Meals, 5pm-6:30 or until we run out!  We have had to increase the cost to $13
(this includes 7% tax).  NO WORRIES, the same great taste, portions and wonderful desserts
will remain.  As you know the cost just keeps going up and up, shipping cost, cost of supplies
and Food.  We are trying to serve quality and quantity at the lowest cost available.  As always
thank you for your continued support.

September
2nd Cavatini, Salad, Garlic Bread
9th   Beef or Chicken Noodles, Mash Pot, Veg, B&B
16th Beef Roast, Carrots & Potatoes, Veg, B&B
23rd Mini Meatloaf, Cheesy Mash Potatoes, Veg, B&B
30th Chicken Parmesan, Salad, B&B

October
7th  Chicken Alfredo or Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread
14th Baked Pork Tenderloin, Gravy, Baked Pot, Veg, B&B
21st Baked Steak & Gravy, Mash Pot, Veg, B&B
28th Burritos, & Taco Salad, (Chicken or Beef) Refried Beans, Chips & Salsa
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Lodge Officers for 2025/2026 Elks Membership Year
Exalted Ruler - Vicky May   

Leading Knight - Carl Brandon Walker  

Loyal Knight - Dana Fuller   

Lecturing Knight - Joe Sommers PER 

Lodge Secretary - Cindy Shepherd 

Lodge Esquire - Bob Rawlings (Appointed position)

Lodge Chaplain - Karl Steven Fennig (Appointed position) 

Lodge Inner Guard - Michael Shepherd (Appointed position) 


Lodge Trustees 

One Year Trustee Dan Watson
Two Year Trustee Stu Cowgill
Three Year Trustee Bob Weekley 
Four Year Trustee Gil Brandenburg 
Five Year Trustee Raymond Cook 

House Committee: 
Bob Ford PER
Bob Braun
Joe Sommers PER
James Fulks PER

Stu Cowgill 
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