It’s the end of a very successful year of fundraising and activities for the local Elks Lodge. Funds were raised with a Chili Challenge, barbecue catering, raffles and meat draws. The Concession Stands at ParkArt, the Air Show and high school football games were worthwhile and busy. The annual Provincial Conference was held here, and it was well-attended and fun-filled.
The charity budget this year is over $20,000. All of it is being donated. The Lodge supports the Elks and Royal Purple National Fund for Children, the Saskatchewan Elks Foundation, and the Saskatchewan Pediatric Auditory Rehabilitation Centre (SPARC). The rest of the funds are donated to local needs and causes.
The Lodge donated $2,000 this week. $500 went to the Moose Jaw Express for the Salvation Army Christmas Stocking Fund, $500 was given to the Transition House, $500 went to Hunger in Moose Jaw, and $500 was donated to the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank.
Community support and patronage is the foundation of the good works. When you see the Elks banner, have something to eat! Your money goes places and does things.
We’re always looking for volunteers and new members. Find our website or Facebook page and get involved!
- Submitted by Harold Claffey
