Rochester Elks Lodge # 1091
What We Do
                                                     Youth               

Elks Youth Camp

We send 12 boys and 12 girls to camp every year.  All expenses are paid for a week at camp for kids that otherwise would not be able to enjoy a camping experience. Click on the Elks Youth Camp link for more information.

Local, State and National Hoop Shoot Contest.  (2009 contest January 4th at RCTC Field House).

The Elks have a Hoop Shoot program every year for boys and girls ages 9 to 13, which Rochester Lodge participates in.  Click on the Hoop Shoot link for more information.

Local, State and National Scholarships.
    Rochester Lodge has a scholarship program.  Click on Scholarships link for more information.
        Student of The Month --- One student each month from each of the 4 High Schools.
        Student of The Year ----- One student each year from each of the 4 High Schools. 
        Outstanding Student ----- A special award.                                                               
        Overall Student of the Year ---- One awarded
        Special Needs Student --- No set number.

Holiday Parties for Elks Children.                                                                                   
    Easter,  Halloween and Christmas.

Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet.

Rochester Lodge presents each Eagle Scout an American flag and a certificate at a special banquet and ceremony each year. This year's banquet will be on November 29th at 6:00 PM at the Elks Lodge. To see picture of this years scouts, click on the Eagle Scout link.


                                            Americanism 

Twice each year our members visit the Veterans Hospital in Hastings and take donated items to distribute to the Vets.
We have  pledged to support our troops and especially National Guard Company B from Rochester.
We presented a Medal of Valor to 3 recipients.
We placed an Americanism Diorama at the Rochester library.  Click link for pictures.


                                            Community Activities

In January we hold a breakfast with proceeds going to the Eagles Cancer Telethon.
In April we participated in an Earth Day neighborhood cleanup.
In September we collected school supplies for the RunningbStart Program.
In October we collected food for Channel One.
In November we are collecting winter wear for children at Elton Hills School.
As an ongoing project, we collect eyeglasses which are turned over to the Lion's Club for their project.
We allow 501C organizations free use of our lodge for their meetings. Kiwanis, DAV, etc.