Member Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks
On behalf of Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122 we Thank ALL Veterans for their service to our country! It is due to your sacrifices, that all Americans enjoy the freedom and security of living in the United States of America. May God Bless you, and may God continue to Bless the USA!
Members of the Shenandoah Lodge attended the Fall Convention of the Iowa Elks Association on the weekend of November 6th and 7th. The convention was held at the Airport Holiday Inn Convention Center in Des Moines. The Grand Exalted Ruler Ron Hicks and First Lady Nancy were in attendance. There were numerous training opportunities for all officers and members. Membership, again was a central focus with “Getting the Word Out” as a common theme. We need to let communities know, that the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have contributed close to one Billion dollars within the last ten years to our communities! That total includes, not only monetary donations, but also volunteer time and mileage! As ALWAYS, Elks Care – Elks Share! We need to always, “Seize the Opportunities”!
Pictured seated from left: Robert Iske, Julie McQueen, Roger McQueen, Becky DeWild, Dennis DeWild. Back Row from Left: Gary Milstead, Doug McElroy, Sally Iske, Darlene Feller, Marv Feller, Darlene Havick, Ken Swank, Tiffany Swank, Don Herdliska, Kathy Wiebold, Joni Herdliska, Dave Wiebold, Matt Livingston, Doug Meyer, Svetlana Meyer, Tammy Livingston, LuAnn Armstrong and Alan Armstrong
Pictured from Left: GER Ron Hicks, Nancy Hicks, Julie McQueen and State President Roger McQueen
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
411 West Clarinda Avenue – Shenandoah, Iowa 51601
Telephone 712-246-3190
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS – November 2015
This is a Top 10 List of suggested items needed for
November 2015
Once again this year the Lodge will team up with Doug Meyer Chevrolet and provide toys for area youth.
We will again, be trying to fill up a truck at Doug Meyer Chevrolet with toys and of course accepting monetary donations to purchase toys as well! Toys and donations can be dropped off at the Doug Meyer Chevrolet dealership on south Highway 59 in Shenandoah.
We appreciate all the support that was given last year!
The parents that received gifts for their young ones, ALL expressed their appreciation for this project!
Toys for Girls & Boys donated Christmas gifts in Shenandoah, IA and surrounding area last year. We helped 224 kids in the area have a better Christmas. We encourage you to visit the website listed below for more information. We will be posting more information and updates as Christmas quickly approaches!
Again, as always we very much appreciate your support for this and all Lodge projects in support of our youth and Veterans!
Visit: www.toysforgirlsboys.com
The Lodge Halloween Party was held on Saturday October 31, 2015. The Lodge was festooned with Halloween decorations that setup a party atmosphere! Snacks were provided as well as a DJ Andrea Gibillisco!
Prizes were awarded for best costume, recipients were:
Roger Perry, Bob Iske, TJ Young, Tiffany Swank, Chris Cook, Dick and Linda Davis and Sara Mejeur! Congratulations to the winners!
A BIG Thank You to Doug Meyer and the entire Activities Committee for their hard work in planning and hosting his event!
Here are some photos from the event!
The Lodge has installed 6 NEW electronic entertainment machines in our game room! Stop on down and try out our new fun games!
Our new Golf video game!
Our new Hunting video game!
Plus four more available!
Click on the November 2015 Newsletter link to view our newsletter!
(NOTE: when printing, try printing in grayscale for readable print out)
A milestone event occurred for the Shenandoah Elks Lodge on Sunday October 18, 2015. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have welcomed female members into membership since the mid 1990’s. At a special Initiation for six new members, the Shenandoah Lodges’ first female Initiate was welcomed into our Lodge. The acting Exalted Ruler Roger McQueen, President of the Iowa Elks Association, presided over the ceremony. Roger had the honor and privilege of Initiating his daughter, Kelly, into the Shenandoah Elks Lodge. Kelly joins our Lodge as a FIFTH generation member of the Elks. WELCOME KELLY!
Shenandoah Elks Lodge held a special initiation on Sunday Afternoon October 28, 2015. This special initiation welcomed 6 new members to our Order. Included in this event, was an invitation for family, friends and interested potential members to join us to learn more about the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Following the Initiation, a meet and greet with members was held that included a pizza party. Members and guests enjoyed this new format and those in attendance expressed their appreciation for this event.
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