“Elkdom’s Heart For America” 
“Taking the Future of Elkdom by Storm“
For Immediate Release
For immediate release:Iowa Elks Members and Lodges:On behalf of our State Sponsor, PGER Rumney, I am writing this to hopefully make this clear on the convid-19, and what to do in your Lodge. Therefore, we recommend that the lodges remain informed of the ever-changing conditions and follow the guidelines, directives and policies of our local and state health officials.
First let’s start with the lodge itself. Due to the Governor’s order, all bars and restaurants are to be closed, if your lodge has a bar or food services, it must close at this time. We must also follow the Governor’s policy on the number of people that can attend meetings. Lodge meetings should only be held, In conformity with the Governor’s policy. PGER Rumney has taken the position that because of the severity of what is happening, there will be no need to ask or receive dispensation from your District Deputy.
Installation, we are at that time of year when a changing of leadership is happening, it is important that we change the leadership according to our Statutes and approve new budgets. Use your best judgement and if you must postpone the installation of officers, that is what it will be. However, keep in mind we must follow the Governor’s guidelines on meeting attendance.
District Deputy clinics and State meetings, we believe that these meeting should be postponed/cancelled until we can come into compliance with the State regulations. Depending on how the virus plays out we will monitor the situation and work with the Iowa Elks Officers concerning future meetings.
With regards to the national convention, which is scheduled for July in Baltimore, Maryland, the Convention Commission is closely monitoring the Corona Virus situation in Baltimore and the surrounding areas. Should the situation worsen, the Commission will review all facets of the convention and, if needed will not hesitate to recommend the event be cancelled out of caution. The Grand Lodge is hoping for the best and that action will not be needed. The goal is to make any decision as soon as possible.We all need to keep in mind that the health of our Members, spouses, friends, volunteers and employee are paramount. Let’s be vigilant in our efforts to keep one another healthy!
Dave Neeley, SDGER
AboutIowa Elks
Our Mission
to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
Our Goal
Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up.
Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children, Veterans and community needs.
