Roswell Elks Lodge #969

09/22/2026

09/03/2026

MEDIA ALERT –NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elks Lead Nation in Honoring 9/11 Heroes on 25th Anniversary

Chicago, IL – September 11, 2026 – Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Elks Lodges across the United States, Puerto Rico, the Philippines and the Panama Canal will come together to remember, honor and never forget.

Through Patriots Day ceremonies and community events, Elks will pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives and honor the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members and ordinary citizens whose courage and sacrifice defined that day.

September 11 brought America together in its darkest hour. Twenty-five years later, the Elks are committed to keeping that spirit of unity, patriotism and service alive.

For more than 157 years, the Elks have served America and its communities. Today, nearly 800,000 members in approximately 1,800 Lodges continue that tradition, contributing more than $553 million in charitable service, goods and volunteer time in 2025 alone.

We remember those we lost. We honor those who served. And we recommit ourselves to serving the communities and country they gave so much to protect. The Elks will never forget.

About the Elks
Founded in 1868, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is one of the nation’s largest and oldest charitable and patriotic organizations. Through 1,800 local Lodges, Elks members provide millions of dollars and countless hours of volunteer service each year to support veterans, children, scholarships, youth programs and communities across the country.

For more information or to find an Elks Lodge near you, visit Elks.org. For membership information, visit Join.Elks.org.

06/08/2026

With BPO Elks USA – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/08/2026

🇺🇸 CELEBRATE FLAG DAY 🇺🇸

Presented by Roswell Elks Lodge No. 969
Join us as we honor the stars and stripes and celebrate the history, pride, and heritage of our nation's flag.

📅 WHEN
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM

📍 WHERE
Roswell Elks Lodge #969
1720 N. Montana Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201

OUR PATRIOTIC HERITAGE
An Elk Signed It Into Law
On August 3, 1949, President Harry S. Truman—who was a dedicated member of the Elks Lodge in Independence, Missouri—officially signed the Act of Congress making June 14 a permanent national day of observance. He originally drew the inspiration for the federal holiday from his local Elks lodge rituals.
Alignment with Cardinal Principles
• Symbol of Values: The Elks view the American flag as the perfect physical representation of the four cardinal principles of our order: Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Official Elks Flag Day Ceremony
• Patriotic Tributes & History Lessons
• Community Fellowship & Refreshments
All members, guests, and community families are welcome!

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Elks in Action

The Roswell Elks Lodge #969 held their 17th annual Elks for Vets Charity Golf Tournament on 6-6-26 at the New Mexico Military Institute golf course in Roswell, NM. The committee raised $26,500.00 to help the SENM Veterans Transportation Network.

The SENM Veterans Transportation Network serves local Veterans by providing transportation for them, free of charge to VA medical facilities from Roswell, Artesia, Carlsbad, Hobbs, Clovis, and the surrounding communities. Over 50% of their operating budget comes from donations from this event. Best of all 100% of the sponsor monies raised from this event are donated directly to this great cause.

The Roswell Elks Veterans Golf Committee has raised over the years upwards of $600,000.00 for Veterans. Way to go Roswell!!!

Photo (1) L - R.: Est. Loyal Knight Sally Reyes, PER/ Secretary Barbara Hanes, Exalted Ruler Hazel Delgado, PER Denise Dawson, and Est. Leading Knight Susana Martinez.

Photo (2) L - R: Exalted Ruler Hazel Delgado, Veterans Golf Committee Chairman/ Lodge Trustee Blair Cavin

06/02/2026

MEDIA ALERT – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elks Lodges Nationwide to Celebrate Flag Day

Chicago, IL – June 14, 2026 – As the nation celebrates America 250, thousands of Americans will gather at Elks Lodges across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal Zone to honor Flag Day, continuing one of the country’s oldest and most distinguished patriotic traditions.

Long before Flag Day became an official federal observance, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was honoring the American flag. In 1908, the Elks Grand Lodge formally established June 14 as Flag Day, making the Elks the only fraternal organization in the nation that mandates an annual formal Flag Day ceremony in every Lodge.

The Elks’ unwavering commitment to patriotism helped elevate Flag Day into the national spotlight. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day, and in 1949, President Harry S. Truman—an Elks member from Independence, Missouri—signed legislation permanently recognizing it as a national observance.

As America marks its 250th anniversary, the Elks continue to stand among the nation’s leading forces for patriotism, charity, and community service. For 158 years, Elks members have strengthened communities and supported the nation through service and generosity, contributing more than $15 billion in charitable donations nationwide.

In 2025 alone, Elks members donated an estimated $550 million in cash, goods, and volunteer service supporting veterans, youth programs, scholarships, food initiatives, and critical local community needs.

With 1,841 Lodges and 800,000 members nationwide, the Elks continue to promote American values, civic pride, and love of country in communities large and small.

“During America’s 250th anniversary year, Flag Day carries even greater meaning,” said Elks officials. “It is a celebration of our nation’s history, our freedoms, and the enduring unity symbolized by the American flag.”

Communities are encouraged to attend local Elks Flag Day ceremonies and experience a patriotic tradition that has inspired generations of Americans for more than a century.

Website: www.elks.org
Membership Information: join.elks.org