At the Elks National Convention held in Austin, Texas from June 28 to July 3, Roger McQueen, Past Iowa State President and Shenandoah, Iowa Lodge #1122 member, was appointed to the Grand Lodge Activities Committee. He will cover Area 5, which includes Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin, for the committee. He will be the Coordinator for the Public Safety Medal of Valor and Medal of Service Awards programs. He will also be serving as Assistant Coordinator for the Scouting Program. Grand Exalted Ruler Douglas Schaefer officially made the appointment on Wednesday, July 3 in Austin.
