UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Legacy Awards
Opens September 1 closes Feb 3, 2025 .Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members.
Red Ribbon Week
RED RIBBON WEEK, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program.
Fall State Conference
Hotel room cut off date is Oct 9.
Registration Information: Fall Conference Registration is now available at http://texas-elks-state-associationinc-tesa-convention-committee.square or on www.texaselks.org.
https://texas-elks-state-association-inc-tesa-convention-committee.square.site/
KARAROKE NIGHT
Brother Elk Phil will be setting up Karaoke @ 7 pm.
BYOB
Bring some finger food.
Singing, dancing, and socializing
Bring your friends, family, etc.
Being it is the day after Halloween, feel free to dress up in your favorite customues If you’d like to dress up, do it and come have fun. I know some of us are going to the Fall Conference, and on banquet night the theme is the 80’s and some are participating by dressing up that evening. Since they will already have outfits (costumes) to use, just DOUBLE the fun!
It would be for Sweetheart Karaoke as we have always done, so there will be a 50/50 drawing. This will continue to help in raising funds for our Special needs kids and Children’s camp. Every little thing helps our committee with raising funds.
Please, if you can help with finger foods, email me or send me a text letting me know what you will be bringing. As always, I appreciate each and every one of you for your support.
Yard Sale - Fund Raiser
We will be having our first fundraiser on November 2nd in conjunction with the Navasota City Wide Garage sale. We will be open from 8-5 st the new lodge building.
Please bring any gently used items that you are willing to donate to the next lodge meeting, karaoke, or the day of the garage sale. Please tag with a sale amount on the items. We will also need volunteers to work at the sale. We will be using this opportunity to recruit new members. Please give Helen a call at 949-300-1310 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Lodge Meeting (Copy)
Please plan on attending. Social begins at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 7 pm.
Elk's Memorial Day
he Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) holds an annual memorial service to honor deceased members on the first Sunday of December, which is known as "Elks Memorial Day"
Hoop Shoot
Let’s jump through hoops and kick start our Hoop Shoot Program for Navasota Lodge #2888 Hoop Shooters!
Our local Hoop Shoot is December 7, 2024 at the Rock Gym in Navasota. Time to be determined. The Elks
Hoop Shoot is a free throw contest for children from 8-13. It is free to all contestants and provides an oppor-
tunity for youth to compete, connect and succeed through hard work and healthy competition. Please start
talking with youth now about this event and help to promote our youth at the national competition. For more
info contact Evonne, 979-204-2661 or Nancy, 979-822-4390.
Lodge Meeting (Copy) (Copy)
Please plan on attending. Social begins at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 7 pm.
Lodge Meeting
We will be having our dinner/social hour at 6 pm and lodge meeting at 7.
Our DDGER and VP will be in attendance and conduct our yearly audit. If the officers could be there by 5 for their interviews this allows the interviews to finish so that we can have dinner together.
Big Boy Steam Locomotive
Big Boy Steam Locomotive
The legendary Big Boy Steam Locomotive, one of the largest and most powerful steam engines ever built, will be making not one, but two exciting stops in Navasota this October as part of its much-anticipated "Heartland of America Tour."
During its stops in Navasota, visitors will have the chance to see the Big Boy up close, take photos, and learn about the history of steam locomotives and their role in shaping the United States. The tour is expected to draw rail fans from across the region, making it a can’t-miss event for all ages.
For more information about the Big Boy Steam Locomotive and its Heartland of America Tour, including the full Union Pacific Steam Schedule, please visit www.up.com.
Big Boy Steam Locomotive
The legendary Big Boy Steam Locomotive, one of the largest and most powerful steam engines ever built, will be making not one, but two exciting stops in Navasota this October as part of its much-anticipated "Heartland of America Tour."
During its stops in Navasota, visitors will have the chance to see the Big Boy up close, take photos, and learn about the history of steam locomotives and their role in shaping the United States. The tour is expected to draw rail fans from across the region, making it a can’t-miss event for all ages.
For more information about the Big Boy Steam Locomotive and its Heartland of America Tour, including the full Union Pacific Steam Schedule, please visit www.up.com.
Veteran's Retreat
Do you know about the Texas Elks Veterans Retreat? Use this link to learn more and to fill out the application.
Lodge Meeting
Please plan on attending. Social begins at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 7 pm.
Homecoming Camp Ottine
HOMECOMING 2024 is September 20-21 at Texas Elks Children’s Camp in Ottine TX. The purpose of Homecoming is to have fun, renew friendships, make new friends, and raise money for our State Major Project: the Texas Elks Camp and Texas Elks Grants for children with special needs.
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting at Western Steakhouse.
9524 Hwy 6 Loop South, Navasota, TX 77868
https://thewesternsteakhouseanddancehall.com/
Karaoke CANCELLED
THIS EVENT IS TENTATIVE: To be held at the VFW Post 4006. Beer. set ups & water available, 50/50 to help our cause for children with special needs. Come join us for some fun!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Labor Day
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. Have a safe Labor Day
Veteran's Retreat - Last Day to Register
Last Day to Register either as a Veteran or as a Volunteer. Use this link for additional information and an application. https://texaselks.org/veterans
Veterans Dinner/Karaoke & Dancing
Come out and enjoy Dinner for the Veterans along with a bag of groceries to the veterans at 6:00pm/ Sweetheart Karaoke and Dancing from 7-11 pm. There will be a 50/50 drawing along with the Queen of Hearts Drawing. VFW Post 4006, Navasota, TX
Submission of News Letter items
Date to have newsletter submissions to Jo Kelley @ mike.jokelley@gmail.com.
Interlodge Meeting
Saturday
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 AMPDDGER’s District Advisory Committee
9:30 AMPER Meeting
10:00 Interlodge Business Meeting Begins
Opening, Larry Baughman, Chair
Pledge of Alliance
Opening Pryaer, Helen Steele Chaplain
Introduction of Dignitaries, Larry Baughman, Chair
Minutes of Precious Meeting, Karen Cook, Secretary
Treasurer;s Report, Terry Cloy, Treasurer
Sickness and Distress
Old Business
New Business
Nominations for Interlodge, Chairperson, Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain
Sweetheart Programs
Good of the Order
Chinese Auction
Lodge Announcements
Treasurer’s Final Report - Terry Cloy
Closing of Interlodge
VP Clinic
Elections of VP
TECSI Altenate
District Trustee
Friday evening, Karaoke 7pm, Finger foods and snacks will be provided.
Montly Lodge Meeting
First meeting for the Lodge in the new year.
Social will be at 6 pm and meeting at 7 pm.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly Board of Directors meeting will be meeting at the VFW Hall.
Submission of Newsletter Items
Date to have newsletter submissions to Jo Kelley @ mike.jokelley@gmail.com.
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America will be holding their annual memorial service. The service will begin at 11:00 central time at Oakland Cemetery. 801 6th St, Navasota, TX 77868
Website to sign up to puchase a wreath or to volunteer is www.wreathsacrossamerica.com. The deadline for this is November 28. The cost for a wreath is $17.00.
Monthly Lodge Meeting
This is the only Lodge meeting we will have during the month of December.
The social time will start at 5:30 with a pot luck and a white elephant exchange. Mike C. will be bringing the Turkey and ham. Please bring your favorite sides/desserts. The while elephant gift sould be $20 or less. The Lodge meeting will start at 7:00 pm.
Home for the Holidays Parade navasota
Home for the Holidays Parade. Meet at the TOTS location for decorating.
Please contact Darren Van Dell @ 608-322-8820 or vandelld@yahoo.com to sign up to participate.
Elks Memorial Service
The Elks Memorial Service will be at the VFW Hall on Sunday December 3rd at 3:00 pm.
Contact Helen Van Dien @ 940-300-1310 to assist with this event.
Hoop Shoot
Hoop Shoot at the Rock Gym, 203 Brosig Ave, Navasota, TX 77868 in Navasota.
Contact Evonne Bellis @ 979-204-2661 of Nancy Vidotto 979-822-4390 to sign up to help.
This event will be in conjuction with the Bryan Lodge.
Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night at the VFW Hall. This is presented by the Lodge Sweetheart.
Veterans Dinner at 6:00 pm along with groceries for Veterans to take home.