January is in the books and we enjoyed another fun month at the Lodge. From NFL Playoff games to ER Steak Night to the ever popular Name That Tune Trivia, there were a lot of fun nights to enjoy.
Before I get into February, I would like to congratulate our Esteemed Secretary, Shari Driscoll (PER) who was recently elected by the West Central District to serve as our State President for the 2019-2020 Elk year. Shari will be the first ever woman to hold the office as State President for North Carolina. Her contributions to our Lodge and the State’s leadership are monumental. We couldn’t be more proud to have Shari represent our Lodge as State President. She will be the fifth High Point Elk to serve in this capacity. Let it be known that High Point also had the very first State President, PC Smith in 1939-40. Other State Presidents from High Point were Wiley Pritchett (1956-57), Paul Hampton (1979-80) and Ed Roberson (1995-1996). Congratulations Shari! We know you will do a phenomenal job!
I would like to thank everyone for their support of our ER Steak Nights. We had our third one on February 2nd with our largest turnout yet. We served 65 Members and their guests and everyone had a great time! Thank you to our volunteers that help me to host this event on the first Friday of the month. My last one will be Friday, March 2nd and we will combine this with a 150th Birthday celebration for the Elks. That’s right! It’s our 150th birthday and I’m working on the details to make it special for us. Stay tuned for more details.
Now is the best time to talk to your friends, neighbors and folks on social media about joining our Lodge. Pool season will be here before you know it (T-113 days as of 02/01) and there are lot of folks out there that may very well be interested in joining our Lodge. The High Point Elks Lodge has one of the largest pools in the Triad, a great swim team and a fun family atmosphere. We have a Membership special that goes through the end of February where new Member’s initiation fee is only $1! We are also the best deal in town and open 12 months a year! Please invite everyone to check out our Lodge!
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, March 3rd at 5 pm. We will have a family friendly event co-hosted with the HP Shrine Club upstairs in the ballroom. We will welcome Herb McCandless, Jr who will entertain us with a Hypnosis Comedy Show that should be a lot of fun for everyone. This is a charity event benefiting the Shriners and the NC Elks Charitable Trust. If you’ve ever seen one of these shows on a cruise ship, you know it’s a can’t miss! Tickets are only $10 each and can purchased in the Lounge from the bartenders or in the office upstairs.
On February 7th, nominations will be accepted at our Lodge Meeting at 7 pm. (no meeting on the 14th). If you have someone in mind that you would like to serve in a leadership capacity this the meeting to attend. Elections for new offices will be at our Lodge meeting February 28th at 7:30 pm. When attending a Lodge Meeting, please be sure to bring your signed Membership card for admittance.
The House Committee is actively planning other February and March events. Please check your weekly e-blast, the website and Facebook for details to come. See you at the Lodge in February!
Finally, congratulations to Mike Cockerham for being named our January Elk of the Month.
Fraternally yours,
Bob Gold, Jr.
Exalted Ruler
