Lincoln Lodge #80 will be encouraging donations to Give to Lincoln Day again this year. This runs during May of each year. The links below provide additional information and a direct link to donate the Elks through this month long event.
Scholarship Announcement
The annual announcement of scholarship winners is now available for viewing. Click on "View Winners" to see the details.
Flag Day will be June 14th, at 11:30am in Antelope Park at the Auld Pavillion in conjunction with the Veteran's Music Festival. Please attend and bring family and friends as this is a public event.
Grand Exalted Ruler
A Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler
Hon. Bryan R. Klatt
There is much to commemorate in May
In May, we have numerous programs to Be The Difference: National Youth Week, Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day.
The first week of the month, May 1-7, is Elks National Youth Week. Honor the youth in your community at the end of their school year.
A variety of certificates are available online, including ones for Student/Teenager of the Year/Month and the Elks JROTC Awards Program.
Happy Mother’s Day to the important ladies in our lives. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. We need to extend our heartfelt thanks to all mothers. If possible, find a way to honor the mothers in your life and plan a Lodge activity to let them know how much they mean to us.
Many of us may not automatically think of Armed Forces Day, which honors those currently serving in the U.S. military, held this year on Saturday, May 16. It was designated as a day for the unification of the armed forces to be celebrated together instead of celebrating each branch individually. God bless our troops who served throughout the history of our country.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 25. It is a wonderful time when we can recognize and commemorate the men and women of all services for their sacrifices and hard work that kept our country safe and prosperous.
Elks have a heart for remembering our departed service members by attending or participating in a Memorial Day parade, working at a cemetery ceremony, assisting in putting flags at service members’ graves, or planning a memorial ceremony at your Lodge.
Always remember to Be The Difference by promoting “Elks Care—Elks Share.”
Secretary Laurie Montag
Who could believe we are a third of the way through 2026 already! Time really flies when you’re having fun, which is exactly what we’ve had in the past few months. Awarding scholarships, recognizing Teens of the Year and exceptional high school Juniors – just a bit of the fun we’ve had so far this year.
We finished the 2025/26 year with 218 members, up two from last year! We initiated 19 new members; lost 5 to death; granted transfers to 4 members; granted 3 absolute dimits; and lost 5 members to lapsation. Our State Membership Chairman, Harry Montag, is pleased that we are in the “PLUS” column!
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.
Until a new Exalted Ruler is elected, the three Lodge Knights will alternate with a column in the Elk-o-Gram.
Greetings from Lincoln Lodge #80,
As Leading Knight, it falls to me this month to bring you the news from the Lodge, and I'm honored to do so.
One of the things that drew me deeper into the Elks was the alignment between what we say we value and what we actually do. Our support of youth programs is one of the clearest expressions of that. I've spent decades in Scouting myself, and I can tell you firsthand that the Elks' commitment to Scouting — through Eagle Scout recognition, NYLT support, and the quiet generosity that keeps units running — makes a real difference to young people becoming leaders in our community. Every Scout who reaches Eagle does so with adults around him or her, and our Lodge is part of that circle for many.
We have several events coming up that I hope you'll join us for:
First Responder's Dinner — Saturday, May 2nd, 5:30 to 8:00 PM. An evening to honor those who heed the call to go when the rest of us are heading the other way. Bring a first responder you know; we'd love to thank them in person.
Burger Night — Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Good food, good company, no fuss. Bring a friend.
Veterans Coffee House — Friday, May 15th, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Auld Pavilion. A standing welcome to those who served and those who walk alongside them.
Thank you for the trust you've placed in this year's officers. We'll keep the work going.
— Dave
Announcements
Today's Hours: 3:00-9:00
Jolly Corks Hours
Tue, Thr, Sat
3~7
Fri
3~9
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Burger Night
- 6:00-7:00pm
No Cook Tuesday - Great night to visit your Elks Lodge!
Friday, May 15th, 2026 Karaoke - 6:00-9:00pm
Join the Friday night fun! Bring a munchie to share.
Friday, May 15th, 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
First Responders Recognition Dinner Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 Special dinner to honor our first responders. Smoked Pork Chops, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad and Dessert Sponsored by Doug Rienks Cocktails: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm $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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