Believe in the goodness in thyself 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 shine of youth and remain always of good cheer.
| Submittal Deadline Dates | |
|---|---|
| 2011 | |
| April | Installation of Officers |
| State Association Dues due at State Convention | |
| Student of the Month Awards | |
| April 1 | Annual Report due |
| April 15 | All American Lodge Contest “A: due to Grand Lodge |
| April 20 | State Associations Best Youth Program brochure to SA Areas Committeemen |
| May 1 | Grand Lodge dues are due |
| Charity Report due | |
| Youth Week recognition | |
| June 1 | Prepare Forum Box with aid of Trustees (sec 1.210 and 8.040) |
| June 14 | Flag Day Service (mandatory) |
| June 30 | Annual Financial Report due to Grand Lodge |
| June 30 | Member Recognition submittal |
| Copy of Annual Financial due to the District Deputy, and to the area member of G/L Auditing & Accounting Committee | |
| Soccer Shoot, begin preparation | |
| July | Lodge Auditing and Accounting Report due, report at Lodge meeting |
| July 17-21 | Grand Lodge Session, Phoenix. AZ |
| August | District Deputy First Clinic |
| Receive Hoops Shoot package | |
| Receive Elks Training Course material | |
| District Deputy First Clinic | |
| September | ER presents Report of Grand Lodge Session at Lodge meeting |
| Prepare for District Deputy visit | |
| October 1 | Register Web Site to enter State Association Web Star Award |
| Soccer Shoots to be completed this month | |
| Begin preparation for Hoop Shoot | |
| November 1 | Membership report due to Grand Lodge |
| “Elks Veterans” Day remembrance | |
| Memorial Brochure Contest, Program “C” | |
| Grand Lodge Soccer Shoot Regional Finals | |
| December 1 | Prepare Forum Box with aid of Trustees (sec 1.210 and 8.040) |
| December 4 | Memorial Service |
| December | Christmas Charities Program |
| 2012 | |
| January | District Deputy’s Clinic |
| Lodge Auditing and Accounting Committee shall use guide for review and report to Lodge | |
| Exalted Ruler review years programs | |
| Most Valuable Student scholarship applications due | |
| State President Class | |
| January 15 | Lodge Bulletin Contest “D” |
| State Associations Bulletin Contest “I” | |
| Veterans Remembrance Report Due to District Deputy | |
| February 15 | Deadline to enter Memorial Brochure Contest, Program “C” |
| February | |
| February | Nomination and Election of Officers |
| Past Exalted Rulers Night | |
| Lodge Secretary send Directory information forms to Grand Secretary | |
| March | Select Lodge Statutory Committee’s |
| Select Lodge Officer Appointments | |
| Receive Audit Report Forms from Grand Secretary | |
| Americanism Brochure Contest entry due | |
| Community Image Contest entry due | |
| Request GER’s certificates | |
| March 15 | All American Lodge Contest “A” due to District Deputy |
| Community Service/Image Brochure, Contest “B” | |
| ENF Contests “E”, “F”, “G”, “H”, and “J” | |
| Complete Elks Training Course | |
| March 23 | SL Best Youth Program Brochure to SA Area Committeemen |
| April | Installation of Officers |
| State Association Dues due at State Convention | |
| Student of the Month Awards | |
| April 1 | Annual Report due |
| April 15 | All American Lodge Contest “A: due to Grand Lodge |
| April 20 | State Associations Best Youth Program brochure to SA Areas Committeemen |
| May 1 | Grand Lodge dues are due |
| Charity Report due | |
| Youth Week recognition | |
| June 1 | Prepare Forum Box with aid of Trustees (sec 1.210 and 8.040) |
| June 14 | Flag Day Service (mandatory) |
| June 15 | Annual Financial Report due to Grand Lodge |
| June 30 | Member Recognition submittal |
| Copy of Annual Financial due to the District Deputy, and to the area member of G/L Auditing & Accounting Committee | |
| Soccer Shoot, begin preparation | |
| July | Lodge Auditing and Accounting Report due, report at Lodge meeting |
| July 1 – 5 | Grand Lodge Session, Austin, TX |