Exalted Ruler Cheryl Wilhelm
Included in your membership is the opportunity to visit other Lodges, which is so much fun. There is nothing like being greeted with a “Hi, come on in. Have a drink. Would you like a tour!” Many buildings are decades old, some historic even, and hold old Elk relics and memories. I have had the pleasure of doing some traveling this summer, visiting many Elk Lodges, not just in Oregon, but in other states as well. Many of these places are right in our backyard in our own North District. Here’s a thought: we could put together a caravan, have designated drivers and spend a day/evening going to different Lodges in our District—maybe spending an hour and moving on to the next. Maybe we can also steal some hazelnuts in the process! Those who are curious, the hazelnut game rules are posted on one of the bulletin boards in the Social Quarters. Cheers!