Welcome
Welcome to the Mount Airy Elk's Lodge! We are located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains on Elks Drive just off Andy Griffith Parkway (US 52) in Mount Airy, NC. Stop by and join us for some fun and fellowship!
Elks Care. Elks Share!
Although its a small town lodge, Elkdom is very much alive and well in Mount Airy. Between activities in the Ballroom, catered events in the Dining Room, billiards and ping pong in the Rec Room, fun at the pool, and live entertainment in our spacious lounge, there's always something going on at the Mount Airy Lodge.
Meetings
Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays except July and August when we meet on the 2nd Thursday only. Meetings are held in the ballroom at 7:00 PM.
Elks Creed
Believe in the goodness in thy self,as well as in others.
Protect childhood with tenderness, old age with respect, cherish with reverence the memory of those who have passed.
Observe faithfully the golden rule.
Enjoy the good things of earth, keep within thee the glorious sunshine of youth and remain always of good cheer.
The E.R. Says
As 2011 comes to a close, the Lodge has several events upcoming; including The New Years Eve party with a band in the Ballroom-advance tickets only $15 in the lounge. Super Bowl Party and Mardi Gras/Romance party also upcoming. Hoop shoot contest for our local youth coming up on January 8th at Reeves, check by the Lodge to sign up to help. We need a lot of assistance. North Carolina has had 3 national champions in a row; perhaps Mt. Airy lodge can supply Number 4.
Gun tickets on sale, 1 ticket has 52 chances to win, great gift for the "hard to buy for" person on your list. 1 ticket $35, 2 for $55. The veterans Banquet was a success, The Memorial service had several families of departed Elks present, Kids Christmas had 37 children attend and our Veterans committee visited the Veterans home to deliver holiday goodies.
Please take time to attend the events listed on the sidebar, all lounge events are free, the Entertainment committee has done a wonderful job as always, come out and support your Lodge. Fun, food and fellowship are part of our events, thanks to all who participate. Visit mtairyelks.com to see photos and articles of events.
I wish each of you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy New year!
Exalted Ruler
Freddy Badgett
Kids Christmas Party
The Elks Auxiliary put on their annual Kid's Christmas Party recently. They hosted 37 kids including 10 from a local cub scout pack. Thanks to all who attended and / or helped!
Elks Gun Raffle for 2012
Tickets for the Mt. Airy Elks Lodge gun raffle for 2012 are available now. We give away a gun every Monday throughout the year, and these are some nice guns!
- We give away a gun every Monday (see list)
- Each ticket is good for all 52 drawings
- There are a total of 1000 tickets (000-999)
- The winning number is the Monday "Pick 3" Day Drawing of the Virginia Lottery (valottery.com)
- The first giveaway is January 2, 2012
- They make GREAT stocking stuffers!
Ticket price is only $35 for a single ticket or $55 for two tickets (must be purchased at same time). See your friendly neighborhood Elks member if you'd like to purchase tickets. If you have questions, contact Mark Alderman
Mount Airy Elks Announce Scholarship Opportunity
-The Mount Airy Elks Lodge and the Elks National Foundation are pleased to announce the 2012 Most Valuable Student Scholarship program. Our Most Valuable Students are at or near the top of their class; active in school and community activities; recognized as leaders by their peers; and need financial assistance to attend college. In addition, the North Carolina State Elks Association is awarding scholarships for students in the field of Nursing in North Carolina Nursing schools.
Applications are available at local high school guidance offices, the Mount Airy Elks Lodge, online at http://www.elks.org/enf , or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614-2256.
The contest is open to any high school senior who is a US citizen. Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge by 7:00PM, December 2, 2011.
Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Male and female students compete separately with local finalists progressing to the district, state, and national levels.
Through our Most Valuable Student scholarship competition, the Elks National Foundation will offer 500 awards ranging from $1,000 a year to $15,000 a year. Each year, the Elks National Foundation provides millions of dollars in college scholarships to high school seniors like those in the Surry County community. If you're interested in learning about other Elks National Foundation scholarship opportunities, visit the Elks website at www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
The Elks National Foundation and the BPO Elks of the USA are headquartered at 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-2256, 773/755-4728, www.elks.org/enf.
NC ELKS "Our Favorite Recipes" Volume II
- 838 Recipes * Bookstand 3 Ring Binder * 32 Pages of Extra Tips
- Index of Recipes * List of Contributors
- Heavy Weight Plastic Envelope Page
- CD w/NC Elks Cookbook & 10 Specialty Cookbooks
- 7 Round Tabbed Divider Pages
- w/Cooking Tips * Tried & True Recipe Index
- Proceeds to help NC State Elks Projects
- (Books available at the bar in the Lodge)
Update from the NC State Elks Convention
Mark Alderman was elected predident of the NC PER (Past Exalted Ruler) Association
Freddy Badgett won the ER Division of the Eleven O'Clock Toast contest
Notices
- Sign up for our new email newsletter! Send an email to info@mtairyelks.com
- Reserve the Ballroom for your events. The Dining Room is also available. Call the office for more info 336-786-2061
- Please remember to have your information in the office by the 15th of each month, meetings, events etc.
Elk of the Month
Jim Jackson
January Elk of the month Is Jim Jackson, who with the help of his wife Karen is always supporting our Lodge.
Jim Jackson
Mark Barr
February Elk of the Month is Leading Knight Mark Barr, who does far more to help our Lodge than anyone realizes. He has saved us thousands in repair costs- as he is our Mr. Fixit- and swimming Pool guru. He is a tireless and Loyal Elk whom I admire for his dedication.
Mark Barr
Sickness & Bereavement
Recent Gun Winners
Gun tickets for 2012 are available now! If you are interested in buying one or selling some of these please contact Mark Alderman...
Winners in our 2012 year long gun raffle are:
- 1-02-12 #357 Walter Johnson
- 1-09-12 #945 Charles Helmstetler
- 1-16-12 #786 Ken Nelson
- 1-23-12 #304 Trey Leonard
Last year's (2011) gun winners are:
- 1-03-11 Elks Auxiliary
- 1-10-11 Bruce Shore
- 1-17-11 Ken Nelson
- 1-24-11 Jason Adkins
- 1-31-11 Chris Blake
- 2-07-11 Not Sold - Coulda been your's!
- 2-14-11 Ritchie Haymore
- 2-21-11 Brad Davis
- 2-28-11 Richard Zinsmeister
- 3-07-11 *Darryl Wade
- 3-14-11 Joe Litchard
- 3-21-11 Dale Golding
- 3-28-11 James Gravely
- 4-04-11 Lisa Dillman
- 4-11-11 Sam Faulknor
- 4-18-11 Curtis Bruner
- 4-25-11 Bobby Lohmyer
- 5-02-11 Tony Ramey
- 5-09-11 Joe Ardner
- 5-16-11 Randy Axsom
- 5-23-11 Barry Pettet
- 5-30-11 Allan Price
- 6-06-11 Eva Southern
- 6-13-11 David Hutchens
- 6-20-11 Raymond Payne
- 6-27-11 Ed Mercier
- 7-04-11 Debbie Bowman
- 7-11-11 Not Sold
- 7-18-11 Not Sold
- 7-25-11 Keith Collins
- 8-01-11 Ricky Bowman
- 8-08-11 Michael Hendrickson
- 8-15-11 Stan Simmons
- 8-22-11 Ryan Hooker
- 8-29-11 Steve Bruner
- 9-05-11 Tom Woodruff
- 9-12-11 Bray's Tire
- 9-19-11 Tim Stevens
- 9-26-11 Daniel Whitman
- 10-03-11 Freddy Haynes
- 10-10-11 Not Sold
- 10-17-11 Ken Farmer
- 10-24-11 Elks Auxiliary
- 10-31-11 Danny Vaughn
- 11-07-11 Brandon Baker
- 11-14-11 Steve Rippey
- 11-21-11 Tommie Webster
- 11-28-11 Michael Vernon
- 12-05-11 Kelly Bottomley
- 12-12-11 Bray's Tire
- 12-19-11 *Darryl Wade
- 12-26-11 Sam Pollard
*Same number (#741) won twice in 2011!
