Next meeting: Thursday Aug 10

The next regular meeting of Elks Lodge 1472 will be on Thursday, August 1o.  This will be the only meeting this month, and a busy one too!
At 5:00 PM, the Chamber of Commerce will be at the Masonic Lodge for our ribbon cutting ceremony as new members into the Chamber.  Please come early to the meeting and be in the picture.  We want as many members as possible.
Another photo op and presentation for the Elks Gratitude Grant benefitting the Elko Snobowl Ski Patrol will occur at 5:45 PM.  This photo may be taken outside because one item is heavy.
A Hot Dog bar will be available for dinner at 6:00 PM.  Our Food Master will purchase the hot dogs and buns and is asking members to bring condiments (sauerkraut, cheese, chili – stuff like that) and side dishes for the meal.  Dessert is always welcome as well!  If you have special food needs, bring what you can eat and join us for dinner.
Doors open at 5:00 PM, Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 5:00 PM, Elks Gratitude Grant presentation at 5: 45 PM, Dinner at 6:00 PM, and the meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Hope to see you there!

Events in August

The next regular meeting of the Great Basin Elks Lodge #1472 will be on Thursday, August 10 at the Masonic Lodge in Elko.  Doors open at 5:00 PM.
  • Great Basin Elks Garage Sale on Saturday, August 5, from 8 AM to 3 PM at the Chamber of Commerce yard in Elko (corner of 14th Street and Idaho Street).  Information is also on the Facebook page for Elks and in your most recent Newsletter.  Plan to come out and bring your friends.  There will be some great bargains!
  • Warrior of the Canyon event in Lamoille Canyon on Saturday, August 12.  Elks are volunteering to help, and if you haven’t talked to Kacie Ortiz (event organizer), please let her know you’re interested.  See more information here.
  • Beer & BBQ Veterans Fundraiser on Saturday, August 19 in South Fork.  Including home-brewed beer and an amazing BBQ.  All proceeds will go to Veteran events and needs by Great Basin Elks.   (ps:  Kids are welcome, and to honor our veterans, Danny will lead a Flag ceremony that is sure to be impressive and moving and a great way to educate us all on our Flag.)
August is sure to have something for everyone to both volunteer and attend so please put on your Elks hat and participate in these great events planned for us!