Lodge Activities/State Associations Committee
Contests
Contest Divisions
| Division | Membership |
|---|---|
| I | Under 300 |
| II | 301 - 500 |
| III | 501 - 700 |
| IV | 701 - 1,100 |
| V | 1,101 - 1,500 |
| VI | Above 1,500 |
Lodge Activities Program 2008-2009
Exalted Rulers Organizational Flowchart. Adobe PDF format.
Outstanding Members - Certification Request for GER Special Commendation Award
Adobe PDF format.
All American Lodge - Contest 'A'
The term "All American", in Elkdom and in our society means that you are the best that you can be. There is only one way to earn this title, that is through hard work and dedication to your Lodge and the Programs of our Order. [Download: Contest "A" Application Form (Adobe PDF Format)]
Community Service & Image Contest - Contest 'B'
Elks across the country promote activities in their communities on a daily basis. These activities and the community services we provide are the very heart of our organization and demonstrate "Elks Care - Elks Share."
Elk Memorial Service Contest - Contest 'C'
The Grand Lodge has set the first Sunday in December as the day for all Lodges in our great Order to hold memorial services for our departed members.
Lodge Bulletin - Contest 'D'
Lodge Bulletins should serve as a vital link of communications in keeping your members informed and active. Your bulletin should contain timely information from the officers, committees along with interesting pictures of events.
Contest 'E' - Per Capita Contribution the Elks National Foundation
This award is granted for the largest per capita contributions made by the Lodges to the Elks National Foundation and is based upon Elks National Foundation records.
Contest 'F' - Elks National Foundation Chairman Challenge
This new award replaces the pledge point contest, and rewards Lodges for having a broad-based fund raising program.
Contest 'G' - State Elks National Foundation Per Capita Donation
This award is granted for the largest per capita contributions made by the States to the Elks National Foundation and is based upon Elks National Foundation records.
Contest 'H' - Elks National Foundation State Chairman Challenge
This new award replaces the pledge point contest, and rewards those states with Lodges that have a broad-based fund raising program.
State Associations Bulletin Contest 'I'
How well does your State publication communicate within your State? Here is your chance to see how your publication measures up to other State publications throughout the Nation. To find out, just enter Contest "I"!
Contest 'J' - Special Recognition Awards for Elks National Foundation
These awards are granted to recognize specific groups for outstanding contribution to the Elks National Foundation and are based upon Elks National Foundation records.
Grand Exalted Ruler's Awards
Check out the GER Awards for Outstanding Members, Exalted Rulers, Lodges, and District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers.
State Association Web Site Awards
This award is presented to State Associations for their effort in keeping their Members informed and active in state and local projects through a State Association Web Site. [Download: Contest Entry Form (PDF Format)]
The Subordinate Lodge Website Awards Program
The Subordinate Lodge Website Awards Program is designed to recognize those lodges that keep their members informed and active through a well-designed website.
Citizen of the Year/Elk of the Year/Officer of the Year
Exalted Rulers, if you have not already done so, you should immediately appoint an anonymous committee, the members of which are known only to you, for the purpose of selecting an outstanding member of your Lodge for the title of Elk of the Year.
Elks Training Program
Elks know that they do not have all the answers, but they do know where to find the answers. In their Lodge's Library!
