FLAG DAYOctober 2019
In May we delivered gently used men’s clothing and comfort items to the Hastings Veteran’s Hospital. These items were valued at $2687.75. Thanks for your generous donations.With fall fast approaching we are again seeking items to take to the Hastings Vets. We will again be accepting gently used men’s clothing and comfort items as well as things like books, jigsaw puzzles, word search and crossword magazines, DVDs & CDs. If you have items to donate, call Curt Schumacher (507) 272 5363 for pickup before November 18. The home has an ongoing need for inexpensive men’s watches, insulated coffee mugs, water bottles, colored t-shirts with pockets in sizes XL and larger. $10 gift cards are appreciated too. June 2019
FLAG DAY to be held June 14 at Soldiers Field Memorial. This event starts at 5:30 pm and is an annual tradition. One of the only organizations that honors our flag, this moving program started in 1911. Come and celebrate our Flag, it's history. Complementary Hotdogs, Chips and Soda to follow. COMING WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD
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New 2018 Officers
Hastings Veterans HomeMay 3, 2017
The Veterans Service Committee will again be making their spring trip to the Veterans Home. If you have any gently used men’s clothing, games, or comfort items that you would like to donate, please call Curt Schumacher at 507-272-5363 before May 22. Thanks! Elk of the Year 2016April 2016
Elk of the Year this year went to Randy Kabes! 
Hometown Gratitude Project
Tommy Carey and Bob Brown and members of our Lodge Veterans Service Committee met with Gary Komaniecki, Mayo High School teacher and founder of Operation Hometown Gratitude and several Students on April 12. The visit included getting an update from Gary on how his efforts continue to support active duty military personnel deployed outside of the United States and to present him with a check for $850. The funds have been directed to pay the postage cost of each “care packages” that is mailed. Postage cost per package mailed is currently $12.95.
Our lodge has supported Operation Hometown Gratitude through Grant funds from the Elks National Foundation almost since the inception of the program. The number of care packages sent to active duty military personnel in all parts of the world number in excess of 30,000 and counting. Rochester’s American Legion and VFW Post 1215 also provide financial support for this program. Elks Memorial
December 2014.
Many people have asked about our Lodges Elks Memorial at Oakwood Cemetery. This is what it looks like after we have taken our Memorial Wreath following our annual Memorial Service. To visit the memorial enter the cemetery from the Center Street entrance. Once through the gate make an immediate left turn. Proceed to the first road to the right. Stay right and the memorial is on the right. Or go straight to the bell tower, turn right and it is halfway down on the left (between trees). TO OUR ABSENT MEMBERS |
New Exalted Ruler
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April 2015
Congratulations to Jim Holman. Rochester's newest Exalted Ruler. Jim is from Rochester and is General Manager of Tamarack Materials. |
Oktoberfest
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August 2015
Get your lederhosen's ready and come on out to the Elks on October 3, 2015 for OKTOBERFEST! 5:00 PM until ???. There will be food, beer tasting, dancing and more. |
May 15, 2015.
Sue Foster and Terry Mehring are heading up the 2015 Elks State Convention in Rochester, June 26 &
27. Lots of help will be needed. Please say “yes” when you are asked. Thanks!!
Sue Foster and Terry Mehring are heading up the 2015 Elks State Convention in Rochester, June 26 &
27. Lots of help will be needed. Please say “yes” when you are asked. Thanks!!
June 2014. (ABC 6 News) -- It's Father Day on Sunday, but there's another holiday this weekend that's often overlooked and forgotten.
Every June 14th is Flag Day in the United States and it's remembered as the day when the Continental Congress first issued the U.S. flag in 1777.
The symbolism of the American flag is ever-changing. The past experiences of American citizens each form its own foundation of the kind of meaning that lives to be true within the star-spangled banner.
“We all bring our own experiences to what the meaning of the flag has for each and every one of us,” said Tommy Carey, a Vietnam War veteran.
Often times the meaning remains traditional across time, maintaining a strong patriotic sense, while sometimes it’s an echo of history and a symbol of identity.
But in the diverse melting pot of the United States, including here in Rochester, the nation’s flag can hold a different meaning, a meaning that’s always evolving.
“You have a multi-culture, there are people from all over the world,” said Carey.
“I think we kind of forget the evolution of the flag from the very beginning to what we have today,” said Judy Wasser, a guest speaker and member of Elks Lodge, which led the event.
On Flag Day, people reflect upon different stories, but they all do one thing, even if it’s just a thought that lasts for a few seconds. It’s a day when people assign their own symbolism to our nation’s flag, whether it’s elaborate or simple.
“It’s our flag and I have always respected our flag,” said Sharone Fiedler, an attendee at Rochester’s Flag Day event at Soldier’s Field Veteran’s Memorial Park.
“The flag has always been a special part of my life,” said Robert Brown, an event organizer and member of the Elks Lodge.
Years, decades, and centuries of struggles and triumphs makes the U.S. flag an embodiment of an endless narrative.
Members of the Elks Lodge put together the Flag Day event.
Every June 14th is Flag Day in the United States and it's remembered as the day when the Continental Congress first issued the U.S. flag in 1777.
The symbolism of the American flag is ever-changing. The past experiences of American citizens each form its own foundation of the kind of meaning that lives to be true within the star-spangled banner.
“We all bring our own experiences to what the meaning of the flag has for each and every one of us,” said Tommy Carey, a Vietnam War veteran.
Often times the meaning remains traditional across time, maintaining a strong patriotic sense, while sometimes it’s an echo of history and a symbol of identity.
But in the diverse melting pot of the United States, including here in Rochester, the nation’s flag can hold a different meaning, a meaning that’s always evolving.
“You have a multi-culture, there are people from all over the world,” said Carey.
“I think we kind of forget the evolution of the flag from the very beginning to what we have today,” said Judy Wasser, a guest speaker and member of Elks Lodge, which led the event.
On Flag Day, people reflect upon different stories, but they all do one thing, even if it’s just a thought that lasts for a few seconds. It’s a day when people assign their own symbolism to our nation’s flag, whether it’s elaborate or simple.
“It’s our flag and I have always respected our flag,” said Sharone Fiedler, an attendee at Rochester’s Flag Day event at Soldier’s Field Veteran’s Memorial Park.
“The flag has always been a special part of my life,” said Robert Brown, an event organizer and member of the Elks Lodge.
Years, decades, and centuries of struggles and triumphs makes the U.S. flag an embodiment of an endless narrative.
Members of the Elks Lodge put together the Flag Day event.
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.