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Exalted Ruler Message August '22

Hello, my fellow Elks brothers and sisters,

It is getting hot out there!  It was very hot in Atlanta at the ELKS National Convention as well. GER T. Keith Mills congratulated everyone on stepping up and meeting his goals.  The Elks had the largest membership gain in the last 30 years and far exceeded the ENF per capita goal by more than double with the average nationwide of over $10 per member.  Our very own S.E. District VP Michael G. Carroll was 20th in the nation for top recruiter’s bring in 43 new members to our order.  Great job Michael!  Also, there were 13,401 hides donated for the Elks leather program last year with Missouri taking first place with 4,598 hides, Iowa in second place with 3,835 hides, and Arkansas in third place with 2,996 hides.  Great job Iowa and the Fairfield lodge. 

We have a new Grand Exalted Ruler, Bruce A. Hidley from New York Lodge #1500.  GER Hidley’s goals will be to grow membership and he will keep the same per capita ENF goal of $4.80 per member.  

The convention went well with over 6,000 attendees and there were 11 resolutions proposed and all passed in a very rare voting outcome. For a list of the resolutions online visit https://www.elks.org/convention/files/Atlanta2022/2022BallotResults.pdf or join us for lodge on August 4th and I will read each resolution.  That would be a great lodge to attend as we are initiating several new members.  Please join us in welcoming these new members and think of friends and family that would enjoy giving back to the community that you can invite to become an ELK.  Let’s keep this membership drive going to ensure a strong future and a great lodge!

Due to extreme cost increases in producing the Elks Magazine Grand Lodge is encouraging everyone to subscribe to the online edition to save costs.  Paper costs have skyrocketed and postage costs will increase 50% over the next 5 years.  Simply go to https://www.elks.org/elksmag/online/default.cfm and opt-in on the online addition.

The 2nd annual poker run was a success and everyone had fun.  The two winners were Sue Ann Hock for second place and Rob Bailey for first place.  Both winners graciously donated their winnings back to the ELKS for the Veterans fund and Shop with a Hero.  Both are excellent causes that are so rewarding to be a part of.

Some upcoming events to keep an eye out for are the Iowa Cubs game and picnic on September 17th, the Elks picnic on September 24th, the golf tournament on September 25th, and I am happy to announce the return of the dueling pianos on January 21st, so mark your calendars in advance.

 

Fraternally yours,

Ryan Ford, Exalted Ruler

Posted by: Fairfield, IA #1192 (07/26/2022)


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