Regular meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30. Directors meeting is the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30. July 2007 meeting moved to the next week because of the holiday.
The Auxiliary was formed in 1994 to assist the Elks Lodge in activities and charity fund raisers. There are seven executive officers plus the membership, which has committees to oversee designated projects. Membership is open to the spouse / or fiancee of an Elk in good standing and widows of deceased Elks in good standing at the time of their death. Required age is 21.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Auxiliary may obtain an application from any Auxiliary officer or member, complete it and return it to the lodge.
In the lounge, the Auxiliary maintains a bulletin board that keeps you informed of the most recently completed and upcoming projects. Above the board is our mission statement:
To build strength in the Lodge through the unity of families of lodge members. To further the interest and activities of the Lodge in any way we can. To extend our hands to new families, involve spouses, fiancees, and children in events, and help needy people in the community.
In the past year the Auxiliary donated over $4000.00 to charities in our community. In addition to our fundraisers, we have 3 annual children's parties that are free of charge to Elk members and their families.
For more information contact the lodge office at 336-786-2061
July News
Our Annual Road Rally was a success! We had almost 70 riders and nearly 50 bikes. The money we raised for Mountain Valley Hospice I am sure they will put to great use. I would like to take this time to thank all those who participated. A special thanks goes to those Auxiliary and Elk members who helped prepare us for this event and worked hard during the event. We had many sponsors on our sponsor board, don't forget to let these people and businesses know how much we appreciate their contributions to our community!
The next planned event for the Auxiliary will be the kid's pool party on July 30th from 6:00-9:00pm. We will have a committee meeting for the kid's pool party on Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30pm in the lounge. Please plan to bring your kids, grand kids or any kids you know for swimming, food and games.
As member of the month for July I am choosing to let everyone who helped plan and work the Road Rally enjoy the parking space. Everyone worked so hard, I wish I had a spot to give you all. Share and enjoy!
Summer is in full swing and everyone will be busy. I hope everyone has a great summer and safe travels on your vacations. Please remember there are a lot of great events at the lodge this summer and the Elks have done a great job getting the pool up and running. The June drawing was won by Bryan George! Due to the July 4th holiday, we will not have a meeting in July. Our next regular meeting will take place on August 3rd at 6:30pm in the lounge.
June News
To All Elks and Auxiliary, we have placed a basket in the lounge and are collecting items on the Hospice Wish List. There are many different items for In-Home Hospice Care and the Hospice Home. Please help us collect some of these needed items and place in the provided basket. Our Annual Road Rally will be held on Sunday, June 6th. The gang will leave the lodge around 11:30am. All bikes and cars are welcome to join. We will be raising funds for the Hospice Wish List and to help continue our Elk community projects. There will be cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place plus many door prizes. We will be raffling off some gas cards and have a 50/50 drawing. Come out early to enjoy doughnuts and coffee. A meal will be provided for the riders upon return. Tell everyone you know about this event and come out and show your support for the Mount Airy Elks and Hospice.
On Thursday, June 24th the Auxiliary will be sponsoring a pool party and hot dog supper for the Surry Friends of Youth. This will take place at the pool from 6-8pm, if you are available to attend please come out and help.
For member of the month I have chosen Susan Hemric, although she will be unable to attend our Road Rally she has put a lot time into helping us prepare for the event and I would like to give her and BIG Thank you! Enjoy the parking.
Bryan George was the drawing winner for May. We have a new member to welcome to the Auxiliary, Mr. Cody Rippey. See you all at the lodge.
Your Friend,
Tonya Rippey
Auxiliary President
