It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Brother, Larry McClintock.
“Farewell our Brother and Friend. We will miss you keenly in our councils and our gatherings. May the Great Author and Giver of Life grant unto you light and peace in the world beyond”
“The Faults of our Members, we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the Tablets of Love and Memory”
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At our May Couple Night 5 awards were presented to both the Lodge and it’s supporting Members. A good group of Members and spouses attended to show support and encouragement. At the Spring Convention of the Iowa Elks Association, the Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122 received awards for District Lodge of the Year, State Lodge of the Year and was recognized for leading the State Association in per member giving to the Elks National Foundation. The Shenandoah Lodge achieved a per member accumulative total of $24.82! That is an OUTSTANDING achievement, one that our members should be very proud of!
Additionally, Terry Miller was recognized for reaching Bronze Status in regards to donations to the Elks National Foundation. Bronze Status is achieved by donating $5,000 to the Foundation.
The Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122 presented Dennis DeWild with the annual Elk of the Year award. Dennis has served our Lodge as Exalted Ruler 4 times throughout his years as a member. He is currently the Lodge Treasurer.
Mayor Dick Hunt signs Youth Week proclamation designating the first week of May as Youth Week in Shenandoah. Each year the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recognize Youth to bring focus on the many programs and events the Elks engage in for our local Youth. Some of those include:
Essay Contest centered around “What the Flag Means to Me”. Boy Scouts included in our annual Flag Day Ceremony Youth Summer Camp sponsorship Youth Sport Banquets Scholarship Awards from local, state and Grand Lodge Support for Youth Sport activities Annual Elks Hoop Shoot competition Drug Awareness Program Distribute Dictionaries to area schools for third graders Support for the Variety Club of Iowa dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs.
At the recent Spring Convention of the Iowa Elks Association, Shenandoah was recognized for their per member cumulative donations! Shenandoah led the state lodges with $24.82 per member average when averaging total donations attributed to our Lodge. Shenandoah contributed $7,222.92 and received $10,500 in grants through the Elks National Foundation. Roger McQueen is our Lodge Chairman, and leads the Lodge with various fund raising activities throughout the year.
Pictured Robert Iske Iowa Elks Association ENF Chairman, Roger McQueen Past State President, and Matt Livingston Exalted Ruler.
At the recent Spring Convention of the Iowa Elks Association Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122 received the State Lodge of the Year award. Shenandoah won the award through their efforts in support of State and Grand Lodge activities. The Shenandoah Lodge is a leader within the Iowa Elks Association their are 30 Lodges that make up the association. Additionally, Shenandoah was awarded the District Lodge of the year. Their are 8 Lodges within the Southwest District of the Iowa Elks Association.
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY 1209 5th Avenue – Shenandoah, Iowa 51601 Telephone 712-246-3190 FOOD PANTRY NEEDS – May 2019 This is a List of suggested items needed for May 2019