Gallery — Rochester Elks Lodge #1091

A warm and touching moment was when PER Matt Skinner presented our longtime member and generous supporter of the Elks, Tommy Carey, with a plaque honoring and thanking him by officially naming our Lodge Room “The Tommy Carey Lodge Room.”

Congratulations to Bob Brown, he is now a member of the Elks Hoop Shoot Hall of Fame in Chicago. Rochester Lodge #1091 and hundreds of Rochester-area Elks Hoop Shoot participants thank Brownie for an incredible 51 years!

2025 Kentucky Derby Friends.

Our new officer installation for the year 2025/2026 took place last Saturday in our new lodge. It was a wonderful event. Thank you all for attending. A huge thank you to past ERs for helping perform the ceremony. Congratulations to all the newly installed officers. Many thanks to the outgoing officers

State President Becky Radika and her husband Charlie showing their appreciation to the Veterans that were honored at the event. Many Thanks to all the people who helped at the event from set up to clean up. It was a real team effort to put this on in our new space and everyone did a fabulous job.

Our Elks Lodge has given out at least 9 Home-starting kits to Homeless Vets in our area who have been placed in housing by MACV. Pictured here is George who we recently fitted up with a kit. Sue Foster and Paul Fitzgerald were happy to deliver the kit to him. Sue and Paul are part of a great group of Elks who have been working diligently on this. Thanks for helping care for our Vets.

Some of the Crowd enjoying some social time before the dinner

We recently collaborated with Catholic Charities to collect warm winter clothing for our communities disadvantaged people. Lots of helpers pictured were from other organizations who pitched in to help. Thanks to Jen Rose (far right) for once again coordinating this effort for our Elks Lodge and to any of you that helped or donated items.

ER Matt Skinner, on behalf of Rochester Elks 1091 Veterans Services Committee, presented a check for $2250 to the DAV in support of their annual hunting trip for Veterans. Receiving the check is Steve Yngsdal, DAV Commander.

2024 Elks Scholarship Recipients Pictured Left to Right: Nima Dahir, Mayo High School Emma Wordelman, Century High School Ana VanKoeverden, Mayo High School Nima Dahir, Mayo High School Not pictured: Ed Ahmedshakur, Century High School David Watters, Stewartville High School Danielle Wang, Century High School

The staff of First Tee joined the Elks to celebrate a successful Hole in One Golf Shootout Event. They presented the major sponsor of the event - Eagle Rock Bank - Represented by Keely Hruska, the framed "Thank You" signed by all the youth indibiduals who work with the program. Pictured with the young ladies who supported the event is SKip Gambright, First Tee Program Director. Many thanks to Charlie Brannon and his committee for their months of hard work and making it a success.

Rochester Elks again help Spark Museum of Rochester with the Major Fundraiser . Some volunteers: Sid & Marlene Bavlnka, Ray & Charyl Watson, ER Matt Skinner, Jonathon Knick, Cheri White, Judy Wasser, Michelle Tellier, Paul Fitzgerald & Dave Vite.

These 4 Elks were fortunate to have the opportunity to represent our Lodge at the Compassionate Friends Golf Fund Raiser. Pictured Left to Right: Steve Larson, Dale (the putter) Decker, Ann Konop and Judy Wasser. We didn’t bring home any trophies, but we had a great time. The balloon release in honor and memory of loved ones was beautiful. Thanks to our gaming committee for the opportunity to attend.

It was another warm Flag Day. Thank you for all who were involved in making it an impressive ceremony.

Our Lodge did a fantastic job at organizing and hosting a Children’s Christmas party. We had games, cookie decorating, a delicious lunch, and a special visit from our ER Santa himself! Complete with gifts for every child!