State President Charlie Cunningham Represents KY in San Antonio
At last week’s National Convention, Kentucky State President Charlie Cunningham carried the flag during the opening ceremonies, representing the state well. In addition to meeting with the new Grand Exalted Ruler, Charlie also met with his counterparts from around the … Continued
Kentucky’s New District Deputies Installed in San Antonio
Kentucky’s newest District Deputies Grand Exalted Ruler were installed at the Grand Lodge Convention in San Antonio, TX on July 4. Serving the Order in this capacity this year are DDGER Ron Whitaker of Frankfort Lodge #530 (Kentucky East) and … Continued
Marshall County Elks Take 20 PTSD Veterans Fishing
On June 23, Marshall County Lodge #2707 took 20 veterans with PTSD on a fishing trip. Using a $2,000 Elks National Foundation Grant the lodge treated those veterans to a relaxing day of fishing on Kentucky Lake. In a news … Continued
Louisville Elks Host KY State President for Flag Day Tribute
On June 16, Louisville Elks Lodge #8 held their annual Flag Day Tribute. Lodge members were excited to welcome Kentucky State President Charlie Cunningham and First Lady Troi as special guests for the event. As part of the tribute, the … Continued
Marshall Co. Elks Poker Run Helps Fund a Veteran Service Dog
The Marshall County Elks Lodge #2707 hosted a poker run on May 19th, 2018 to benefit a service dog for a Veteran through the This Able Veteran organization. The first-time event was well-supported, with 66 poker run players on … Continued
Join Louisville Lodge #8 for Their Yearly Flag Day Tribute
Although the origins of Flag Day are somewhat disputed (some say it was first celebrated in 1861 in Hartford, Connecticut, while others believe it was started by a Wisconsin schoolteacher in 1885), the Elks’ commitment to it is not. Our … Continued