As I enter my final month as ER for our Lodge, I reflect on another rewarding year as an ELK dedicated to supporting kids and veterans through our work.
Being an ELK means belonging to a group focused on collective good, fostering friendships, and enjoying shared experiences. Everyone benefits from finding a reason to connect—whether it's through a club or another outlet—because life lacks color without these bonds.
Let's highlight all the exciting activities happening at the Lodge and share the ELKs' efforts with others. As our membership expands, we're in a stronger position to serve Lincoln and surrounding communities. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who has introduced new members—please continue keeping them informed and encouraging their participation. I plan to stay involved as a volunteer and assist with Lodge operations. Grateful appreciation to all Officers and trustees for their support over the past two years.
Remain engaged, keep the EOG handy, and enjoy yourselves!
—Troy
Troy Pedersen
Exalted Ruler
Grand Exalted Ruler
A Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler
Hon. Bryan R. Klatt
Let’s have a smooth transition as the Lodge year ends
As the Lodge year is coming to a close, you still have the opportunity to complete some unfinished projects and end strong.
At this time, review our programs on elks.org to see what awards and certificates of achievement you can give to your Members or get for the Lodge. One such program is the All American Lodge Contest “A”. All Lodges should apply to see where your Lodge stands and where you can make improvements for next year.
March is also the deadline for all yearly contributions to Elks National Foundation. I hope your Lodge has met, or is close to meeting, the $5.15 per Member goal. The ENF provides funding to your State Association, as well as for your Lodge community activity programs. Most programs funded by your Lodge could be funded by ENF, which creates even more opportunities for your Lodge to have a greater impact.
Best wishes to all our new Lodge Officers who are going to be committed to governing the many practices and traditions that are fundamental to making our Lodges the best they can be. I hope that the transition will be smooth because it’s important that the experienced Officers mentor and help the new Officers to make the Lodge year a success.
Exalted Rulers, as soon as possible, your selections for committee appointments should be given to your Secretary who will enter the information into CLMS2.
Leaders of the Lodge, it is time to solidify your budget for the upcoming year and make any adjustments that are needed. This important information needs to be entered into the Financial Reporting System.
Thank you for your dedication to the Order and Be The Difference by promoting “Elks Care—Elks Share.”
Let’s have a smooth transition as the Lodge year ends
As the Lodge year is coming to a close, you still have the opportunity to complete some unfinished projects and end strong.
At this time, review our programs on elks.org to see what awards and certificates of achievement you can give to your Members or get for the Lodge. One such program is the All American Lodge Contest “A”. All Lodges should apply to see where your Lodge stands and where you can make improvements for next year.
March is also the deadline for all yearly contributions to Elks National Foundation. I hope your Lodge has met, or is close to meeting, the $5.15 per Member goal. The ENF provides funding to your State Association, as well as for your Lodge community activity programs. Most programs funded by your Lodge could be funded by ENF, which creates even more opportunities for your Lodge to have a greater impact.
Best wishes to all our new Lodge Officers who are going to be committed to governing the many practices and traditions that are fundamental to making our Lodges the best they can be. I hope that the transition will be smooth because it’s important that the experienced Officers mentor and help the new Officers to make the Lodge year a success.
Exalted Rulers, as soon as possible, your selections for committee appointments should be given to your Secretary who will enter the information into CLMS2.
Leaders of the Lodge, it is time to solidify your budget for the upcoming year and make any adjustments that are needed. This important information needs to be entered into the Financial Reporting System.
Thank you for your dedication to the Order and Be The Difference by promoting “Elks Care—Elks Share.”
Secretary Laurie Montag
March is the final month in the Elks fiscal year – and this is a great time to enroll in our very successful ACH dues paying program! Starting in April every year, we draft 1/12th of the dues (we round to the nearest quarter) for the ensuing year (2027/28 at this time). That means that all your dues will be painlessly paid by March 2027, and your membership card simply appears in the mail. If you would like to enroll in this program, please email me at the address below and I’ll send you the form. I need to have your form returned no later than March 25, so don’t dilly-dally!
Final notice letters went out to the nine members that are still delinquent on this year’s dues: Jacob Bliven, Katie Bohling, Ron Bonebright, Jason Brooks, Matthew Brody, Chad Gustin, Paul Holt, Jennifer Hubbard, and Harry Malone. If you know any of them, please encourage them to pay their 2025/2026 dues, and if they are no longer interested in being an active Elk, to then request an honorable absolute dimit before March 18, our final meeting of the year. This is important because every May, the Lodge must pay per capita to Grand Lodge based on our membership at March 31, and for every member who does not pay their dues, the other lodge members assume the burden of making up that per capita. The per capita for nine members comes to over $325, enough to pay our average one-month electric bill!
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need assistance with all things Elk. There is voicemail on the lodge phone, or you may contact me as below. See you at the Lodge!
Laurie Montag / secretary@elks80.org / 402.202.6673 by text or phone Laurie Montag / secretary@elks80.org / 402.202.6673 by text or phone.
The Leading Knight message is not available at this time.
Loyal Knight Tami Nordman
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Lecturing Knight Dave Shoff
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Announcements
Today's Hours: 3:00-7:00
Jolly Corks Hours
Tue, Thr, Sat
3~7
Fri
3~9
Tuesday, Mar 10th, 2026
Burger Night
- 6:00-7:00pm Open To All
Friday, Mar 20th, 2026 Karaoke - 6:00-9:00pm
Join the Friday night fun! Bring a munchie to share.
Friday, Mar 20th, 2026 Friday Morning Coffeehaus - 10:00 am - Noon The 3rd Friday of the month @ the Auld Pavilion, 10:00 - noon.
Sponsored by the Veterans Advisory Board. Serving our Veterans.
Dinners
St Patty's Day Celebration Saturday, March 14th, 2026 Happy St Partick's Day!
What a better way to top off a your Saturday.
Help us celebrate the Irish in you.
Tá tú cuireadh chuig dinnéar
We hope you accept our invitation.
Your Elkrechauns will be serving up our favority traditional dinner of Corned Beef and Cabbage served with Steamed Potatoes, Carrots and bread. All topped off with a mouth watering dessert.
Wear some green and help us celebrate! Sponsored by Mitch Becker Cocktails: 5:30 Dinner: 6:30 $15.00 per person
The lodge was informed that the Elk-O-Gram newsletter is available to current Elk members only.
With that in mind, it was decided to have members log on to the website to view the EOG.
In order to log on to the website, you will need to register a user id and password to obtain access.
To register, click on the words "Logon - Members only" in the upper right hand corner of a elks80.org web page. You will be taken to the logon page.
On logon page click on the "No password, please Register" words in the bottom right of the logon page. You wil be taken to the Registration form.
On the registration page, You will need to enter data in each field to create your password. This data must match the data that is on the CLMS (The Grand Elks Lodge database.) If you have problems with obtaining a password, please contact the webmaster (link at the bottom of every elks80 web page).
After you obtain your user credentials, return to the logon page and log on. You will then see a link to the newsletters on the menu on the left side of the screen.
Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
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To All Lodge #80 Membership
The Covid-19 pandemic has truly disrupted and changed our lives in unprecedented ways. Places we used to visit or frequent have changed as we have. We all need to adjust to the new norm.
If you look around Lincoln, you can see the economic impact that we are currently experiencing. For the first time in my life I was left with a very unsettling feeling going to the grocery store and discovering shelf's that had no product on them or please limit yourself to 1, signs.
Even our lodge is struggling to make ends meet. We were given an increase in our property valuation, we were closed for several months, we did not have meals or events scheduled. Revenue that used to flow was nonexistent.
We had to do something. Since we had very limited resources coming in, we had to find ways to reduce costs. One way was to ask the County Tax commissioners to grant us a tax exemption, I am very sure that you have heard the term Quid Pro Quo. (This for that) So in exchange for a considerable savings (to all of us) we had to give up some hours of operation. We did not have to lay off any current employees we simply did not replace, again saving us a large chunk of money. We changed supply companies, soon cable companies, pest control companies and other things just to name a few.
We are making these changes to stay within our financial constraints and to be good Stewards of your money.
I appreciate your understanding. I am looking forward to seeing you all soon
Protect childhood with tenderness, old age with respect, cherish with reverence
the memory of those who have passed.
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