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O u r 2 017 / 2 01 8 E.R., Ma r c C l a y t o n, of f e r s ‘ l o o k fo rward’ thoughts regarding the Ames Elk’s Lodg e1626 upcomin g new year.

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Member communications from National/State/Local B.P.O.E . Reminders to share, care, and celebrate, together. E V E R Y D A Y .

P3 / INSIDE THE LODGE

AMES LODGE1626

Birthdays, ThankYous, Acknowledgments, and Reviews of the month’s Shar ing and Caring, EVERYDAY.

P4 / MONTH-AT-A-GLANCE

THE ELKS quik-ref reminder guide to Share, Care and Celebrate.EVERYDAY. Next issue: MAY2017

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Hello Members of Elks Lodge 1626!

Another fraternal year starts this month. Happy New Year. Let the celebration begin.

You are all cordially invited to INAUGURATION OF OFFICERS Ames Lodge1626 for the Fraternal year 2017-2018. We’re planning a party. Save Sat22APR. Ceremony will be at 5:00 pm Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvre following directly. A catered dinner will be served in the dining room at 6:30. There will be music upstairs following . . . more details to come.

Just one more reminder . . . . tis the season to look for venues for graduation parties, wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversaries, and others. ELKS LODGE1626 is the perfect choice.

In closing we are looking forward to a great year. As always we encourage your participation, ideas, and fellowship in the coming months. Please do not be shy and let us know what event will bring you down to the club! Even better, come down and put on your own event. Hope to see you soon. YOURS IN ELKDOM,,,,,, Marc

Essentially, we like to think of ourselves as problem solvers. Elks believe in com- munity and camaraderie, Caring and Sharing. Celebrating. Everyday.

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”The Elks State Convention is right around the corner. 28/29APR at theDSM Airport Holiday Inn. The State Conventions are excellent space forgroup discussions regarding Elkdom.

Essentially, we like to think of ourselves as problem solvers. Elks believe in comaraderie, Caring and Sharing. Celebrating. Everyday.

The Meaning of MEMBERSHIPD U E S . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECRETARY

Marc CLAYTON

Patrick WEIGEL

Karla KELLY

Dave DELAGARDELLE

Jill GOODALE

Clare WILSON

Mitch DILLAVOU

Eric BROWNJerry A. CABLEJohn OETKEN

James K Ryan

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We are doing well. Our membership goals are 67% in. As the newbie, I will feelbetter at 100% received. For now, we are concentrating on the events of theupcoming year. Please feel free to “come on in”, and celebrate. All suggestions,always welcome.

Hey . . . .guess what . . . . Membership, membership, membership!!!! I know thereare members on every sidewalk, every street, and every neighborhood of this great city just waiting for you to ask them! Come on . . . get them involved and get you involved. Laissez les bon temps roulez!!!!!

Thank you, all for your generosity. We look so forward to this very exciting new year. Our ELKS community will grow. Our contribution to community will besignificant. And it’s all do to all of you. THANK YOU and Happy New Year.

ELKS GOLF

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