Deland, FL 1463

Deland, FL Lodge News

MESSAGE FROM THE LEADING KNIGHT

From the Leading Knight:

The Elks National Foundation





Adopted in 1928 the Grand Lodge started off the program with a "core " deposit of $100,000. From that day forward the foundation through safe investments have allowed only the interest to be spent. While every dollar contributed remainned in the fund.



This permanrnt fund of the Grand Lodge is supported entirely by volunteer

donations. The fund helps local lodges and state associations to support their programs, that at times may exceed the resources available . This allows us to think BIG and do GREAT things.



In 2007-08, the Elks National Foundation will distribute 15.8 million dollars to help Elks build stronger communities. We provide tomorrow’s leaders, our youth, with a healthy beginning; honor the Elks’ pledge to never forget our veterans; help the state Elks associations accomplish their charitable objectives and fund projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities. All of this is made possible by our generous donors.



It is easy and painless for each of us to participate in this most worthy program. For as little as $10.00 a year we too can assure that all the great programs of Elkdom will continue. This pledge form is available at the Lodge.



Won’t you PLEASE donate today.



GOD BLESS YOU

RICK G. PHELPS