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Lodge Activities Committee
Lodge Activities Manual Grand Lodge Programs
The State Lodge Activities Committee is now encouraging all Lodges to enter the Grand Lodge Bulletin Contest. This is called Contest "D" and has a Grand Lodge deadline of January 15. To enter the Lodge should submit three (3) consecutive issues of your Lodge Bulletin from the period April 1, to December 31. To enter the State Bulletin contest the Bulletin (one or more issues) should be postmarked by February 15, and submitted to the address of Robert Amy, 414 Sandleton Way, Evans, GA 30809
Other Grand Lodge and State Contests
Grand Lodge Contests and Georgia Elks Association Contests Awards are based on the Lodge membership as of April 1
Contest "A" - All American Lodge
Form will be sent to the lodges from Grand Lodge in January and is to be completed and sent to their District Deputy by March 15. District Deputy selects winner and submits to State Lodge Activity Chairperson by April 1 who will forward to the Grand Lodge Activities/State Association Committee Member by April 15
Contest "B" - Community Service and Images
Lodge to submit a brochure showing community involvement and keeping a good image. Postmarked by March 15, 2008 to Larry S. Shaver, 2109 Prk Ave., Bedford, In 47421-4044.
Contest "C" - Elks Memorial Service:
Lodge to submit a brochure including the service, activities and preparation required for service on the first Sunday in December. Postmarked by February 15 for State contest. Must be postmarked no later than February 15 to Keith A Simmons, PO Box 267 Delavan, WI 53115-0267
Contest "D" - Lodge Bulletin
Lodge to submit three (3) consecutive issues are of your Lodge Bulletin from the period between April 1 to December 31, 2008. The deadline for this contest is January 15 to James A. Ferland, 7 Littlefield Trail, Sidney, ME 04330-2618. The Deadline for the State Contest is February 15 to Robert Amy, 414 Sandleton Way, Augusta, GA 30809.
Contest "E" - Per Capita Contribution:
To Elks National Foundation
Contest "F" - Elks National Foundation:
Lodge Chairperson Challenge
Contest "G"- State Elks National Foundation:
Per Capita Donation
Contest "H" - State Elks National Foundation
Foundation Chairperson Challenge
Contest "I" - State Association Bulletin Contest
Contest "J" - State Association Awards For Elks National Foundation
Citizen of the Year:
Each Lodge is encouraged to select a Citizen, not necessarily an elk, who has contributed in a special way to improving the local community. This individual should be someone who has shown leadership in the community, has contributed voluntary service and is recognized as being an all-around good citizen. The selection is yours alone-promote it! Recognizing such a person help show that the Elks are concerned with building a good community, and demonstrates "Elks Share-Elks Share." After the selection, or him or her by presenting the award at a dinner sponsored by the Lodge, or in conjunction with a community-Knight program sponsored by a local civic organization. The full name (no nicknames) of the person selected should be submitted to the Grand Secretary in writing so that an inscribed citation may be issued to be "Citizen of the Year." Not issued before January 1 and postmark deadline is March 31.
Our Mission:
The Georgia Elks Association State Lodge Activities Committee is the umbrella committee for all other State and Lodge committees. The Georgia State Lodge Activities Committee's mission is to coordinate, support and promote all Elks activities to enhance the success of every Lodge.
Well-planned and implemented activities usually spell the difference between a progressive Lodge or one that is just drifting along without specific aim or purpose. Lodge activities are classified as mandatory, prescribed and non-prescribed or local activities. Non-prescribed activities are further divided into social, community and fraternal events.
Mandatory Activities are those required by statute, and include the special activities for Flag Day and Memorial Day.
Prescribed Activities include ritual; participation in the Most Valuable Student Contests; cooperation and support of other programs of the Grand Exalted Ruler; and support and participation in State Association Programs.
Non-prescribed Activities are all those undertaken by the Lodge beyond the scope of mandatory and prescribed activities. It is in this category that the activities Chairperson's attention should be centered and wherein ingenuity and advance planning are essential.
Social Activities include dances, picnics, hayrides, dinners, and a multitude of similar events that bring the Lodge members, their families and friends together in a spirit of sociability.
Community Activities is an area to which lodges should give a great deal of attention. This area encompasses community service, which is essential to improvement of the public image of the Lodge. Public programs, dedications, sponsorship of community celebrations, and youth humanitarian programs within the Lodge jurisdiction are all included in this area of activity.
Fraternal Activities supplement the Lodge meeting. This is probably the most difficult type of Lodge Activity to plan but is one of the most important. Suggested activities should include visits to the Lodge meetings by such groups as veterans, boy/girl scouts, students, public officials and other groups, etc.
Lodge Activities Manual Grand Lodge Programs
The State Lodge Activities Committee is now encouraging all Lodges to enter the Grand Lodge Bulletin Contest. This is called Contest "D" and has a Grand Lodge deadline of January 15. To enter the Lodge should submit three (3) consecutive issues of your Lodge Bulletin from the period April 1, to December 31. To enter the State Bulletin contest the Bulletin (one or more issues) should be postmarked by February 15, and submitted to the address of Robert Amy, 414 Sandleton Way, Evans, GA 30809
Other Grand Lodge and State Contests
Grand Lodge Contests and Georgia Elks Association Contests Awards are based on the Lodge membership as of April 1
| Grand Lodge Contests | |
|---|---|
| Division | Category/Membership |
| 1 | Less than 301 |
| 2 | 301-500 |
| 3 | 501-700 |
| 4 | 701-1100 |
Contest "A" - All American Lodge
Form will be sent to the lodges from Grand Lodge in January and is to be completed and sent to their District Deputy by March 15. District Deputy selects winner and submits to State Lodge Activity Chairperson by April 1 who will forward to the Grand Lodge Activities/State Association Committee Member by April 15
Contest "B" - Community Service and Images
Lodge to submit a brochure showing community involvement and keeping a good image. Postmarked by March 15, 2008 to Larry S. Shaver, 2109 Prk Ave., Bedford, In 47421-4044.
Contest "C" - Elks Memorial Service:
Lodge to submit a brochure including the service, activities and preparation required for service on the first Sunday in December. Postmarked by February 15 for State contest. Must be postmarked no later than February 15 to Keith A Simmons, PO Box 267 Delavan, WI 53115-0267
Contest "D" - Lodge Bulletin
Lodge to submit three (3) consecutive issues are of your Lodge Bulletin from the period between April 1 to December 31, 2008. The deadline for this contest is January 15 to James A. Ferland, 7 Littlefield Trail, Sidney, ME 04330-2618. The Deadline for the State Contest is February 15 to Robert Amy, 414 Sandleton Way, Augusta, GA 30809.
Contest "E" - Per Capita Contribution:
To Elks National Foundation
Contest "F" - Elks National Foundation:
Lodge Chairperson Challenge
Contest "G"- State Elks National Foundation:
Per Capita Donation
| Georgia Elks Association Contests | |
|---|---|
| Division | Category/Membership |
| 1 | Less than 126 |
| 2 | 126 - 200 |
| 3 | 201 - 320 |
| 4 | 321 - 750 |
Foundation Chairperson Challenge
Contest "I" - State Association Bulletin Contest
Contest "J" - State Association Awards For Elks National Foundation
Citizen of the Year:
Each Lodge is encouraged to select a Citizen, not necessarily an elk, who has contributed in a special way to improving the local community. This individual should be someone who has shown leadership in the community, has contributed voluntary service and is recognized as being an all-around good citizen. The selection is yours alone-promote it! Recognizing such a person help show that the Elks are concerned with building a good community, and demonstrates "Elks Share-Elks Share." After the selection, or him or her by presenting the award at a dinner sponsored by the Lodge, or in conjunction with a community-Knight program sponsored by a local civic organization. The full name (no nicknames) of the person selected should be submitted to the Grand Secretary in writing so that an inscribed citation may be issued to be "Citizen of the Year." Not issued before January 1 and postmark deadline is March 31.
Our Mission:
The Georgia Elks Association State Lodge Activities Committee is the umbrella committee for all other State and Lodge committees. The Georgia State Lodge Activities Committee's mission is to coordinate, support and promote all Elks activities to enhance the success of every Lodge.
Well-planned and implemented activities usually spell the difference between a progressive Lodge or one that is just drifting along without specific aim or purpose. Lodge activities are classified as mandatory, prescribed and non-prescribed or local activities. Non-prescribed activities are further divided into social, community and fraternal events.
Mandatory Activities are those required by statute, and include the special activities for Flag Day and Memorial Day.
Prescribed Activities include ritual; participation in the Most Valuable Student Contests; cooperation and support of other programs of the Grand Exalted Ruler; and support and participation in State Association Programs.
Non-prescribed Activities are all those undertaken by the Lodge beyond the scope of mandatory and prescribed activities. It is in this category that the activities Chairperson's attention should be centered and wherein ingenuity and advance planning are essential.
Social Activities include dances, picnics, hayrides, dinners, and a multitude of similar events that bring the Lodge members, their families and friends together in a spirit of sociability.
Community Activities is an area to which lodges should give a great deal of attention. This area encompasses community service, which is essential to improvement of the public image of the Lodge. Public programs, dedications, sponsorship of community celebrations, and youth humanitarian programs within the Lodge jurisdiction are all included in this area of activity.
Fraternal Activities supplement the Lodge meeting. This is probably the most difficult type of Lodge Activity to plan but is one of the most important. Suggested activities should include visits to the Lodge meetings by such groups as veterans, boy/girl scouts, students, public officials and other groups, etc.
| Chairman | Robert Amy, Augusta |
| NW Chairman | TBD |
| NE Chairman | Merv Givens, Grayson-Loganville |
| SW Chairman | Joe Jones, Union City |
| SE Chairman | Larry Westberry, Brunswick |
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