Accident Prevention
Reviews lodge property and operations for safety hazards; coordinates first-aid readiness and risk mitigation.
Chair
Ken
What is a committee?
Most of the work the lodge does — kitchen nights, scholarships, veterans outreach, the Hoop Shoot, charitable grants, fundraisers — is organised through committees. Each committee has a chairpersonwho recruits members, plans the year’s activities, and reports back at lodge meetings. Officers may sit on multiple committees; any member in good standing can join one and help.
Interested in pitching in? Reach out to the committee chair below, or talk to any officer at a meeting. There’s always room.
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Activities
Plans social events at the lodge — dinners, dances, themed nights, holiday parties, family days.
Chair
Gina
Auditing & Accounting
Independent review of lodge finances. Reconciles books, audits records, reports findings to the Governing Board.
Chair
Position open
Building
Oversees maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements to the lodge building and grounds.
Chair
Vince Williams
Elk Riders Association President
Coordinates the Lodge Riders — charity rides, parades, scenic drives, and community presence on two wheels.
Chair
Vince Williams
ENF & Grant
Manages Elks National Foundation contributions and grant applications for community programs.
Chair
Carole Hankins
Entertainment
Books bands, DJs, and performers for lodge events; runs kitchen-night and bar entertainment scheduling.
Chair
Lori Moss
Flag Day
Plans the lodge's annual Flag Day ceremony — a core Elks tradition honoring the American flag.
Chair
Rob
Fraternal
Strengthens fellowship inside the lodge — new-member welcomes, sick & distressed visits, member care.
Chair
Bret Hankins
Governing Board
The lodge's governing body — sets policy, approves the budget, and oversees the long-term direction of #2883.
Chair
James Skelton
Hoop Shoot
Runs the local Elks National Hoop Shoot free-throw contest for kids; champions advance regionally.
Chair
Bret Hankins
Membership
Recruits new members, processes applications, tracks dues, and welcomes initiates.
Chair
Bret Hankins
PER Association
Past Exalted Rulers Association — alumni leadership group supporting the current officer corps.
Chair
Bret Hankins
Public Relations
Manages the lodge's public image — website, social media, press coverage of community work.
Chair
James Skelton
Scholarship
Awards Elks scholarships to local students; reviews applications and selects recipients each spring.
Chair
Rob
Standing Relief
Quick-response committee for members and their families facing hardship — illness, loss, emergency needs.
Chair
Jerry Churchwell
Veterans
Serves veterans in the community — outreach to local VA facilities, care packages, recognition events.
Chair
Wayne Brewer