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So, our local Elks Club is suffering from old age and volunteer burn out. Having never been an Elk, or much of a social drinker...is anyone here an Elk? Why? This one has a bowling alley. Covid of course has been a challenge.
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Really not an ELK or MOOSE or any club member.?..I guess it is just a sad situation...
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Been an Eagle since I was 21.
I am MAGA.
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i used to be an elk...there were some decent guys in it, as many or more dumb dumbs. i doubt it is near folding, but membership has to be on the decline
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I have been one for about 32 yrs. They do alot of charity work for the community,,,and yes social. And our membership is slipping,the social part was way different in the past
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I have been one for about 32 yrs. They do alot of charity work for the community,,,and yes social. And our membership is slipping,the social part was way different in the past i remember some of the charity stuff, that was very good
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Clubs like Elks and volunteer type organizations are on the rocks. Millennials are particularly absent from groups that volunteer. Nothing in it for them.
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I wanna be a member of the Mason Jars.
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The drinking part would be good, but the whole charity thing reeks of hypocrisy since I don’t really GAF about the plight of others. I do feel bad when I see those dogs on the SPCA commercial so there may be hope.
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52 years. I miss the old poker room.
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See, no one ever says “I miss the time we spent painting that poor elderly persons house for free”
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I've been an Elk for around 20 years. My wife and I enjoy the annual PER banquet and an occasional Friday evening fish fry. Don't do much drinking there but the meals are always a good time. The organization does good things for the community, youth, and vets. My lodge is also suffering from losing aging members. Covid took a toll on gatherings for quite some time.
BTW, I miss the time we spent painting that poor elderly person's house for free!
Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.
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I wanna be a member of the Mason Jars. I think Roger might be able to help with that.
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?
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Seems to be no downside to joining. Thanks those who replied.
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I am a member. Some very good local charity and a 600 yard, members only shooting range
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Been an Eagle since I was 21.
They let scouts become Eagles at age 21?
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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R I am a member. Some very good local charity and a 600 yard, members only shooting range Uh, addy?
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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I was an Elk for 20+ years. Walked out in 1995 when they decided to let women join. They have gone to hell since the .
Sam......
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Elk, here. I enjoy an occasional beer or 3 at the lodge - and appreciate the community service done. Even though the lodge has been closed for over a year, I pay my dues - want to keep it going, if possible.
I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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