Another Great Day of being an Elk! I hope you've had time to meet and see people as summer comes to aclose. Fall is on the way with kids already starting school. We got through the rainy weather and those high winds, leaving the
grass tall and in need of mowing, even with tree branches down and damage to Lincoln and the surrounding areas. As always, everyone pitches in and helps their neighbors, and as Elks, we are right there with them; we are always ready to help out as needed with our fellow those who need it.
As a lodge, our outreach means raising money and awareness for special causes, especially veterans and young people. We can all help by donating funds, time and expertise. If you're looking for a way to be of service, just ask any of our officers or committee chairs and they'll point you in the right direction.
I'd like to thank the Cowhorn Pepper Company for their support making our most recent dinner such a great one. August birthday celebrants also made it special by sponsoring the meal.
Over the summer, we hosted our former German ex-change student, Lucas Walters, for 12 days. He pitched in at the August dinner, serving ice cream and helping with the raffle. Past Elks scholarship winner Lindsay also helped at the dinner, as a thank you for our Lodge helping her finish her college education at UNL.
As I write this we are on our way to Madison, Wisconsin to move Lars to his new University for graduate school. I wish to thank everybody at the Lodge that has known Lars over the years, helping to make him the great student that he is. It takes us all to help young students become adults free from gangs, drugs and bad influences. Take the time to help with young people - they are our future.
Don't miss our next dinner, Lasagna and all the extras, on September 12th at 6:30 pm. Just a reminder, it will be on a FRIDAY this time, so it won't conflict with the football game. Dinner at 6.30 PM. As always get active, come the Lodge, and just have FUN.
Troy
Grand Exalted Ruler
A Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler
Hon. Bryan Klatt
New events can help bolster membership
Be The Difference by taking the opportunity to offer events that give your Members a place to gather and share in fellowship. You can offer dinners or plan activities that your Members can support and maybe get others to join in.
These events can promote your Lodge to prospective Members as well as help reconnect with your delinquent Members. It is never too early to start planning your future events.
National Patriotism Week is September 8-14. You still have time to download a proclamation for National Patriotism Week and have your city’s mayor sign it if you were unable to do so last month.
To all the Exalted Rulers, remember the Grand Exalted Ruler class begins this month and runs through October. Let us make it a good one to continue showing you can Be The Difference.
If you have not done so, visit elks.org. Look under the Grand Lodge Activities Committee, then take advantage of the many forms and certificates you can use to recognize program participants and volunteers.
Also, make sure to reach out to your committee chairpersons to ensure they are recording and submitting the information to the Lodge Secretary. Lodge Secretaries, begin sending your six-month dues and delinquent notices.
If your Lodge has not signed up for the Membership Billing System, check into it on elks.org (Membership Toolkit, Lodge billing) or contact your Grand Lodge Public Relations and Membership Marketing Area committee person for assistance. The cost savings to your Lodge will be significant.
Further, once the notices have been sent, have your Membership and Lapsation Committee contact these individuals. You would be surprised what a little personal contact can accomplish.
The Elks Legacy scholarships also open this month. Legacy Awards are available to children and grandchildren of Elks’ Members. Check online for eligibility requirements.
At this time you can submit your Lodge website for judging to receive a Grand Lodge Award. Details are available from the Grand Lodge Area 5 Fraternal Committee Member.
This is a great opportunity to demonstrate what your Lodge is accomplishing as well as advertise your Lodge to your community.
In closing, Be The Difference by promoting “Elks Care—Elks Share.”
Secretary Laurie Montag
One of the things we don't really talk about at orientation is the proper manner in which to leave membership, should you ever decide to do so (and we really hope you don't!). You should know that Lodge #80 has already paid per capita to both Grand Lodge and the State Association in May of the current year on your behalf, at this time totaling $37.50 (this is subject to change annually). If you wish to resign, the honorable procedure is to bring your dues current, then inform us by letter or email that you intend to take an "absolute dimit." We will then remove you from the active rolls.
Of course, we hope that all our members will continue to be active and support the Lodge and our outreach activities to the Veterans and Youth of our community. Remember that as you remain an active Member of the Lodge, all those outreach activities are done in your name, along with every other active member.
We are entering perhaps the busiest season of our Lodge year - the Fall and Holiday season! Now is the time to be watching for information about Hoop Shoot, Lincoln Youth Football, and the Christmas Gifting Project (if you like to shop, here's your activity!). We need as many hands on deck as we can muster to support these activities. There is contact information for chairpersons elsewhere in this newsletter, so let us know you're interested in participating!
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.
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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
Friday, Sep 19th, 2025 Karaoke - 6:00-9:00pm Join the Friday night fun! Bring a munchie to share.
Friday, Sep 19th, 2025 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.
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2025 Burger Night - 5:30pm
Dinners
OKTOBERFEST! Friday, October 3rd, 2025 Come join us for our annual Oktoberfest dinner! German sausage, Pork Loin, Sauerkraut, Green Beans, German Potato Salad, Rye bread and German Chocolate Cake! Sponsored by Lodge 80 PER Association Cocktails: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm $14.00 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
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