SIDS Foundation fund raiser
Thanks to all who helped cook steak and lobster for the 300+ people who attended the
"Claws for a Cause." Over $10,750 was raised to help find the cause and a cure for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

This Weeks Events

Monday night: Steak sandwich, burger, fries, onion rings, hot dogs, shrimp basket and mini salad bar. Also Poker at 7 PM. Monday nights through the summer our Lodge willing be offering these items for your dinning pleasure.
Tuesday night: 50 cent Wings!
Wednesday Night: Lodge meeting, Initiation and Indoctrination. Indoctrination starts at 6:00 PM. Meeting at 7 PM.
Thursday Lunch: Lunch is served from 11 till 1:30 each Thursday. So, if you are looking for quick meal stop by the Lodge. To be announced!
Thursday night: PER burger night.
Friday night: Come to the Street Faire and enjoy turkey legs while listening to some of the areas best bands.
Dinner at the Lodge: Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes.
Saturday: Open
Sunday: Open.

Bus trip to Cripple Creek June 28th and 29th
There are a few seats left for the bus to Cripple Creek. Sign up at the Lodge.

Monday and Friday night dinners
If you have a specialty you would like to share with others come and cook on a Monday or Friday night evening.

Scholarship finalist
Gabrielle M. Gotski from Tri-City is a finalist for the MVS (Most Valuable Student) scholarship.
Last year we had first place recipient Melissa Aiken who represented the State Of Colorado.

Americanism contest
"What Is An American?" essay contest needs to be turned into our Lodge by Jan 10th.
Eligible students must be enrolled in the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grades.
Winners can receive up to $500 in savings bonds.
Applications are located at http://elks.org/

Associate Membership
Did you know our Lodge accepts associate membership? An associate member is a member in good standing from another Lodge that wishes to join our Lodge as an associate. This allows them the privileges we as members have along with a key card and associate membership card. The fees are $15 application fee and $10 a year.

Personal Thank you:
I would like to thank our members or their spouses for passing information on to me
to help keep you informed of lodge happenings and sickness and distress. If you would like something announced please email me and I will forward on the information. We currently have around 170 email addresses with the number growing daily. Also, if you know of members or spouses who you think would benefit from these emails please send me their email address.

Fraternally,
Doug Ferguson