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Next Meeting: Thurs. March 8, 2018

The next regular meeting and annual Blue Pig night of Elks Lodge 1472 will be on Thursday, March 8 at the Masonic Lodge in Elko, NV.
Please bring your Blue Pig to turn in and be counted.  Remember, this is helping fund our rural Foster Kids programs in Nevada and is a very great place to donate your spare change!  The top three donors will be awarded at our meeting on March 22.  Jim Holdren is hosting the Blue Pig Dinner and will provide a main dish.  Please plan to bring either a salad or a dessert to round out the menu.
Doors open at 5:00 PM; dinner will be served at 6:00 PM; and the meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Hope to see you for the festivities this Thursday!

Next Meeting: Thurs. February 8, 2018

The next regular meeting of Elks Lodge 1472 will be on Thursday, February 8 at the Masonic Lodge in Elko, NV.
Doors open at 5:00 PM and the meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Remember, this is nominations month for our new officer corps for the 2018-2019 Elk year.  You can also bring your annual dues payments with you.  Hope to see you there!

December 2017 Events

Great Basin Elks will host their first memorial service on Sunday December 3, 2017, at the Masonic Lodge in Elko.  The service will begin promptly at 10:00 AM, the doors will open at 9:00 AM.  A potluck brunch will follow, so please bring your favorite brunch dish to share.  Hope to see you all there as we remember our departed members.

Thursday December 14 is the only meeting for the Great Basin Elks this month at the Masonic Lodge in Elko.  Doors will open at 5:00 PM, and the Chamber of Commerce will be presenting our Membership Plaque at 6:00 PM.  The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.

December 16 is our Annual Christmas Party and Scholarship Fundraiser.  Dinner is $20 per person.  Doors will open for cocktails at 5:00 PM, entertainment will begin at 6:00 PM, and dinner will begin at 6:30 PM.  There will be a raffle after dinner to raise funds for the Scholarship Committee.  Jim Holdren and company will provide dinner.  It’s always been a great time, so RSVP and let the Committee know you plan on attending (so Jim knows how many he’s going to feed!)

Next Meeting: Thurs. Nov 9, 2017

The next regular meeting of Elks Lodge 1472 will be onThursday, November 9 at the Masonic Lodge in Elko, NV.
Doors open at 5:00 PM and the meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  This will be our only meeting this month (no meeting on Nov 23 for Thanksgiving.)  Hope to see you there!

Next meeting: Thurs. Oct 26, 2017

The next regular meeting of the Great Basin Elks Lodge #1472 will be on Thursday, Oct 26, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Elko Masonic Lodge.  Our District Deputy and audit team will be in the house for their annual audit and Lodge visit starting at 3:00 PM.  We will have potluck dinner beginning at 6:00 PM.  Main dishes will be BBQ beef/beans, pulled pork, and soup.  Please bring a side salad, bread, or dessert if you plan on attending dinner.
It would be great to have our members show up and welcome the newest Elk to our Lodge!  Hope to see you there!

Next Meeting: Thursday Sept 28, 2017

The next regular meeting of the Great Basin Elks Lodge No. 1472 is this Thursday, Sept 28, 2017 at the Elko Masonic Lodge.  Doors open at 5:00PM (bar is open), dinner at 6:00PM, and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00PM.
The theme for our potluck dinner is Taco Night with accompanying Mexican style dishes.  Bring whatever Mexican dish you enjoy, and hopefully someone will bring taco stuff!  We never fail to have a great mix of wonderful food, so plan to be at the Lodge early to enjoy a dinner with your fellow Elk.  There are a lot of events coming up in the next several months, so if you only come to one meeting this year, this might be the one to attend!  Hope to see you all there.

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!