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April Newsletter & Calendar
The newsletter and calendar for April are now available online. Use the links in the menu on the left to view/download.
Lodge 572 Initiates 9 New Members
On March 25th, our Lodge initiated 9 new members into our Order. Be sure to introduce yourself when you see them and make them feel welcome...more
Lodge 572 Continues To Grow
Thanks to the members who sponsored new candidates, our membership increased by 40 from 698 to 738 over the past year. We are now the 3rd largest Elks Lodge in Illinois.
Tunnel To Towers Fundraiser
The Volunteers of Southern Illinois will hold a fundraiser for Tunnel to Towers in our Lodge Hall on Saturday, April 25th. There will be a chicken dinner served 4:00 — 7:00 PM, along with auction items, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Carry-out food will be available. For more information, call 775-385-1341 or 618-615-3502.
Dart Tournament News
The 30th annual Lodge 572 dart tournament to raise money for the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation (CCC) was held on February 28th. The tournament raised $16,338.75. Combines with the other fundraisers and donations, this brings our annual contribution to the CCC to a whopping $20,152.50.
Looking For Antlers
We are looking to add new youth to our Elk Antlers organization! Know a young person(s) who might be interested? For information, call E.R. Todd Doody at 618-201-4773; Rene Doody at 618-201-3126.