Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306

Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 A fraternal order with nearly a million members and a 150-year history. A network of more than 2000 lodges in communities all over the country.

Origin

The Elks organization was founded in New York City on February 16, 1868 under the name "Jolly Corks" by 15 actors, entertainers and others associated with the theater. In ensuing years, membership expanded to other professions. Purposes

This Fraternal Order was founded "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfa

re and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship." Membership

The Order is a non-political, non-sectarian and strictly American fraternity. Proposal for membership in the Order is only by invitation of a member in good standing. To be accepted as a member, one must be an American citizen, believe in God, be of good moral character and be at least 21 years old. What We Do

The Order spends more than $80,000,000 every year for benevolent, educational and patriotic community-minded programs in such fields as benefitting physically handicapped children, sponsoring Elks National Foundation scholarships, scouting, athletic teams, veterans' works, a national "Hoop Shoot" free-throw contest involving more than 3 million children, physical and occupational therapy programs and patriotic programs. The youth of our country have always been important to the Order. It is for this reason the Elks Drug Awareness Education Program was launched to warn primary grade students and their parents of the dangers in drug use. Additionally, every lodge observes June 14th as Flag Day, a tradition which the Elks began in 1907 and was later adopted by the Congress as an official observance.

06/17/2026

WEEK OF JUNE 16

*Tuesday, 6/16 Bar opens at 4:00 PM Poker/Cards 7:00 PM
*Wednesday, 6/17 Bar opens at 4:00 PM
*Thursday, 6/18 Poker at 2:00 PM Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
BOD Meeting at 6:30 PM. Lodge Meeting at 7:00 PM
*Friday, 6/19 Bar opens at 4:00 PM
*Saturday, 6/20 Texas Hold-em & L-R-Center at 5:30 PM
Bring a snack to share!

Thank you to everyone that participated/attended the Flag Day Ceremony. It went very well.

Congratulations to Ellie Brown and her "Tower of Fame" award. We had lot's of Does and Elks in the crowd and it was a super special event.

The Bell Tower Parade was awesome as always.

Get your RSVP in for the next BYO on 6/26. RSVP's are due by 6/24. We will be having the normal baked potato, salad, Texas toast, and dessert!

Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 held its annual Flag Day ceremony today. The Jefferson DOES #196 Drove and American Legion ...
06/15/2026

Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 held its annual Flag Day ceremony today. The Jefferson DOES #196 Drove and American Legion Post 11 assisted with the program.

06/08/2026

WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:
1. Friday, June 12, Ellie Brown will be awarded the "Tower of Fame" award at 6:30 PM at the Bell Tower Stage. We would like all Elks and Does that can participate to attend to show our support. This is a great honor and we all owe it to our organizations to show Ellie immense support!
2. We will be closing the Bar Friday night, June 12th at 6:00 PM so everyone can go to the Bell Tower presentation. The Bar will re-open as soon as the awards are over!
3. Sunday morning, June 14th at 11:00 AM, we ask for volunteers to take down tables and chairs from the Class Reunion Saturday and set up for the Flag Day Event at 2:00 PM.
4. Our annual Flag Day Event occurs June 14th, Sunday at 2:00 PM. I would invite everyone to attend.

>> Monday, 6/8 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Tuesday, 6/9 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Poker/cards at 7:00 PM.
>> Wednesday, 6/10 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Thursday, 6/11 Poker at 2:00 PM. Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Flag Day practice at 6:00 PM.
>> Friday, 6/12 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Bar closes at 6:00 PM. Tower of Fame awards at 6:30 on the square. Bar then re-opens.
>> Saturday, 6/13 Class of 1976 Reunion.
>> Sunday, 6/14 Take down and Set-up for Flag Day at 11:00 AM Volunteers please come HELP! Flag Day Event at 2:00 PM SHARP!!!! Officers will wear Black and Tan for Flag Day Event.

06/02/2026

WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:
1. Congrats to Jake & Kimberly Bohnet on the birth of their daughter. I saw a picture Friday from proud Grandma Luann. This little girl (Adeline, I believe) is really cute and looks very precious. Gongrats to all!!!!

>> Monday, 6/1 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Elks/Does joint meeting at 5:00 PM. X-mas meeting afterwards.
>> Tuesday, 6/2 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Poker/cards at 7:00 PM.
>> Wednesday, 6/3 Bar opens at 4:00 PM
>> Thursday, 6/4 Poker at 2:00 PM. Bar opens at 4:00 PM. ELKS Meeting at 7:00 PM.
>> Friday, 6/5 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Monthly Birthday Party. Social time 5:00, Pot Luck at 6:00 PM.
>> Saturday, 6/6 Quilts of Valor will be meeting in the Ballroom at 2:00 PM.

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05/27/2026

WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:
1. Sorry this is 2 days late. Seems as though holidays really screw up my internal clock!
2. Tonight we fold flags! We need many hands since there are 600 Flags. Please come at 7:00 PM to HELP!!!!

>> Wednesday, 5/27 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Fold Flags at 7:00 PM.
>> Thursday, 5/28 Poker at 2:30 PM. Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Friday, 5/29 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Joyce tells me I forgot Texas Hold-em and L-R-Center on May 30, Saturday at 5:30. Bring a snack to share. Thank God there is somebody out there looking out for me!!!!!!!!!!

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05/18/2026

WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:
1. Remember that Texas Hold-em and L-R-Center has been moved to Saturday May 30 at 5:30 PM.
2. Flags will be put up Saturday 5/23 at 8:00 AM, weather permitting. They will be taken down Monday, 5/25 at 4:00 PM. Inspection and Folding will occur Wednesday, 5/27 at 7:00 PM. This is a big event so invite your family, friends, and neighbors to help, PLEASE! Many hands makes light work!

>> Monday, 5/18 Bar opens at 4:00 PM, Pool anytime thereafter!
>> Tuesday, 5/19 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Wednesday, 5/20 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Thursday, 5/21 Poker at 2:30 PM. Bar opens at 4:00 PM. BOD Meeting at 6:00 PM, Elks Meeting at 7:00 PM.
>> Friday, 5/22 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Monthly Birthday Party, social 5:00 PM, Pot Luck at 6:00 PM.
>> Saturday, 5/23 Flags put up at 8:00 AM at the Cemetery.
>> Monday, 5/25 Bar and Lodge CLOSED. Take down Flags at 4:00 PM.

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05/12/2026

WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:
1. I regret to inform you all that the Iowa Elks Association Treasurer, Jerry Long, passed away this past weekend. He has been Treasurer for 30 years and has been the convention coordinator as well. Those of you that attended last months convention knew how sick he appeared. This is truly sad and we express our condolences to his family and friends!
2. Texas Hold-em and L-R-Center have been moved to May 30th at 5:30 PM due to schedule conflicts. Be sure to change the date on your calendar!

>> Tuesday, 5/12 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Wednesday, 5/13 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.. RSVP for BYO due tonight.
>> Thursday, 5/14 Poker at 2:30 PM. Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Friday, 5/15 Bar opens at 4:00 PM, BYO at 5:30PM(social time) Grill hot at 6:30 PM.

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WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:>> Monday, 5/4 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Elks/Does joint meeting at 5:00 PM. Elks Budget setting...
05/04/2026

WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:
>> Monday, 5/4 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Elks/Does joint meeting at 5:00 PM. Elks Budget setting meeting at 5:30 Aprox. May the Fourth be with you!
>> Tuesday, 5/5 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Wednesday, 5/6 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Thursday, 5/7 Poker at 2:30 PM. Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Elks Meeting at 7:00 voting on Budget and Insurance.
>> Friday, 5/8 Bar opens at 4:00 PM. Sett up tables and chairs. PER Spring get-together at 6:00.
>> Sunday, 5/10 Mothers Day Brunch serving from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Several Greene County Vet's go to the VA CBOC (Community Based Outpatient Clinic) in Carroll. The last time Mike Goodwin went he took 2 big containers of coffee donated by the Elks. These Clinics have no money, basically. Shortly thereafter Randy Winkelman was asked if the Elks would consider donating creamer and sweetener. Attached is a picture of Randy last week donating 180 creamers and 1000 sweeteners for their coffee. We Elks are really good at donating to such worthy causes!

04/29/2026

WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:
>> Wednesday, 4/29 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Thursday, 4/30 Poker at 2:30 PM. Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
>> Friday 5/1 Bar opens at 4:00 PM.

**I will be sending the Bulletin for May out later this morning, I hope! The Officers and Trustees will have a meeting following the Elk/Doe joint meeting on Monday 5/4 to set the Budget for next year. It will be at approx. 5:30 PM.

**The PER spring get-together is scheduled for Friday May 8th at 6:00 PM. Bring an Hors d' oeuvre and prepare to socialize and have a short PER Meeting to set new officers and pay dues of $20.00.
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 received the #1 ENF award for the State of Iowa at State Convention this past Saturday evening. Jefferson Lodge won the First Place ENF giving award with a $37.22 per member donation. This happened at the Iowa Elks Association Banquet Saturday night, 4/25/2026. WAY TO GO JEFFERSON ELKS!!!!!!!!

04/23/2026

WEEKLY EVENTS & UPDATES:
>> A change has been made for Monday 4/27 to the Does Schedule. The Informal Meeting time has been changed to 5:30 PM.
>> The Does have received some of the 8 round tables that they purchased. I was looking at them and they really look nice and are of great quality. They should really spruce up some of the events.
>> I sent this out early since I will be gone Monday. Normal e-mail will go out next Tuesday.

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Address

103 W Harrison Street
Jefferson, IA
50129

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 7pm
Tuesday 4pm - 7pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7pm
Thursday 4pm - 7pm
Friday 4pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15153862106

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