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ELK'S CREED
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.
A Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler
Hon. Timothy F. Jaeger
New rally cry reminds us to give back to community
Sandy and I are honored and humbled to represent the Order as First Lady and Grand Exalted Ruler for the 2026-2027 fraternal year. My first thank you is to my wife Sandy, for her ongoing support and for always keeping me grounded as we embark on this journey together.
We owe a great deal of gratitude to our friends, family, and fellow Elks—thank you for everything. The tremendous support we received from so many individuals throughout the years has given us the confidence and drive to perform our roles.
My theme for this year is READY ELKS—LET’S GO! You will be hearing more about this theme throughout the year as you attend District Deputy clinics. We also shared some of the reasons behind the theme during our discussions at the Grand Lodge Convention and in the Program Manual.
The Elks have always been among the first to respond when we see others in need. This ready-to-share attitude is the basis of my theme. When Elks hear about an issue, the rally cry Ready Elks? rings out, and we respond Let’s Go!
This Let’s Go! attitude carries through to our desire to give back to our local communities. A primary source of funding for many of these programs is the Elks National Foundation, which is known as the Great Heart of Elkdom. The ENF helps build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in the areas where we live and work.
The funding for scholarships has been set at almost $6 million for 2026-2027. Youth programs have been set at almost $3 million, and veterans programs have been set at over $7 million.
The Community Investments Program, a series of grants that have been meeting specific local needs, turns 21 years old in 2026-2027. The CIP grant allocation total has been boosted to $18.8 million.
The funding for state grants, which help our State Major Projects, is set at almost $12 million. This level of funding allows the Elks to be a major difference in our communities. The support we provide makes the Foundation’s work possible.
The goal we have established for the 2026–2027 fraternal year is $5.25 per Member. When you consider the outstanding achievements of this program, I think you will agree this is a small price. I know I feel good doing my part for these programs.
Thank you for your continued efforts as we grow and improve our Lodges and the great works you are doing for your communities. I know you will all be quick to respond when you hear the call: READY ELKS—LET’S GO!
Welcome to our July/August issue of the Elk-O-Gram! This combined issue gives our Editor Mary Ryan and myself, as well as our committee chairs a well-deserved break.
A reminder – lodge meetings will only occur on the third Wednesday in July and August – be sure to mark that on your calendar.
This issue contains a listing of members who have not yet paid their current year’s dues. We share this so that you might extend the fraternal hand of friendship and invite them to continue their membership. Support of the lodge means a continuation of all the charitable works for youth and veterans that we do in Lincoln, credit for which accrues to every member of the lodge regardless of participation in the work itself. That is not to say that we don’t need and want your help! The lodge runs almost exclusively on volunteer power, and we always need our members to step up if they are inclined to do so.
You can access our calendar on your computer or cell phone by accessing the webpage below.
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.
TeamUp Calendar: https://teamup.com/ks72770fc1e574f762
Fellow Elks,
If you're like me, you've been dodging storms to get your mowing in because the grass is growing so quickly from all the rain. Like our lawns, our Lodge membership numbers need to be fed in order to grow. We have so many activities that are great for inviting friends and neighbors along to get a feel for what we're all about, and chief among them are our monthly dinners! Bringing along your friends and family is the first step in helping people experience the Lodge. Other upcoming activities include the re-scheduled Soccer Shoot in August (coincidentally, the original date of June 7th was rained out), Beer and Burger Nights, feeding kids at Belmont Community Center and helping at the Veteran's Pantry at Vic tory Park. Don't forget Karaoke too. Many of us joined the Elks after being invited by someone to these events. Check the calendars for July and August in this month's issue for dates and times for activities!
—Mary
| Jolly Corks Hours | |
|---|---|
| Tue, Thr, Sat | 3~7 |
| Fri | 3~9 |
Tuesday, Aug 11th, 2026
Burger Night - 6:00-7:00pm
No Cook Tuesday - Great night to visit your Elks Lodge!
Friday, Aug 21st, 2026
Karaoke - 6:00-9:00pm
Join the Friday night fun! Bring a munchie to share.
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