February 1, 2026

Members All,

Greetings all,

Wow, where does the time go? It is February already. Mother Nature sure tightened her grip in January, making things mighty cold and snowy, but that didn't stop our Lodge from working hard and having fun.

We started the month with four days of work in the Poker Room at Vision Lanes, earning revenue for our programs. Then, in stunning fashion, we finished out the month of January with our annual Polar Bear Steak Dinner event, which was open to the pubic. For the second year in a row, it was a huge success, thanks to everyone who made both events possible. We can't do this without your volunteering.

Please, if you haven't been involved yet by volunteering, watch your email for upcoming opportunities!

Nominations for elected officer positions will be held at our first meeting, Feb 11. If you have considered stepping up to become an officer, now is the time. Please reach out to Esteemed Leading Knight Geno Grabinski or me, and we can help you get acquainted with the role. I found my tenure to be both rewarding and enjoyable.

Our Thursday burger nights continue to draw a full crowd, despite recent inclement weather. Come on down and enjoy some delicious food and great conversations with wonderful people!

We still need volunteers to help with desserts for Thursdays. If you are willing to provide a dessert, please contact Anna. Additionally, we are always in need of assistance with cooking duties on Thursday nights. We currently have three teams and would like to add a fourth. Training will be provided, and you will be paired with an experienced team member to ensure your success.

There are lots of exciting events happening this month, including Music Bingo! 7 , 3 Card Cash on the 13 , Blues at the Elks (Fat Tuesday) on the 17. These events are always enjoyable. Come on down and enjoy your Lodge. I always look forward to meeting and talking to our members and guests.

As always, see you at the lodge.

Fraternally submitted,

John Sherwin, Exalted Ruler