Tempe Elks Lodge

06/04/2026

Veterans Committee Chair Marty Laird presented Harry Root and his wife Debra Carlos with their Veteran of the Month awards. Harry was Veteran of the Month for May, and Debra is June's Veteran of the Month! Congratulations Harry and Debra!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients! We had winners for every category of Scholarships available - MVS National, MVS Arizona, Legacy and Tempe Lodge! Barb & Kevin Steele, Scholarship Committee co-chairs, presented 10 of the 15 scholarship winners with their awards last night. What an impressive group of young adults!!

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Last night PDDGER Larry Pratt presented PDDGER Mari Slocum with a plaque for her contributions to ENF; and also presented the Elk of the Month pin to PER Chris Turner. Congrats Mari and Chris!

06/03/2026

Save the date! Open to the public!!

06/03/2026

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

06/02/2026

UPDATE for June pool tournament!

06/01/2026

Check out our June calendar!