NM Elks Association-Misc. Committees

Miscellaneous Committees

Information from NMEA Committees not listed on the navigation bar is available here. Just click on the links for the latest forms and information. Thanks for visiting the New Mexico Elks website!

Americanism	Membership
Bowling	Public Relations
Leadership Development Seminar	Internet Operations
Elks Training	Youth Activities
Government Relations	Golf

Americanism Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest 2008-2009 "The American Dream: What is it?" Deadline: 1/10/2010
The Americanism essay contest is an opportunity for school children in grades 5-8 to compose a personal essay on this American patriotic theme. The essay contest is offered through subordinate Lodge that choose to participate in ths contest. The children submit their essays to the local Lodge and compete for national Monetary prizes. The Lodge that sponsors a national winner is presented a recognition plaque at the Grand Lodge Convention. There are two divisions, for grades 5-6 and grades 7-8. Prize money has been increased. The first-place winner in each division will receive a $1,000 U.S. Savings bond. Second-place will receive a $500 bond, and third-place winners will receive a $250 bond. Download this year's information

Bowling 51st Annual New Mexico Elks Bowling Tournament February 11-12, 2012
The 2012 tournament is again at the Starlight Lanes in the Santa Ana Star Casino. Maps to the locations can be found be doing a search either on Yahoo or Google for Bernalillo, NM. The same map will also give you motel options and prices. Sign up sheets must be returned by January 9th, 2012. The tournament will be only one weekend, 2/11 at 12 N and 2/12 at 10:30 am. At least three of a five-member team must be Elks. Any funds generated go to Elks charities. For questions, contact State Bowling Chairman Bob Thurston, 79 Spring Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 or email damia218@aol.com. Applications: Women Men

Leadership Development Seminar From Dan Gerth PDD The 2010-2011 Leadership Developoment Seminar was held March 5th and 6th, 2011, at Santa Fe Lodge #460. If you have power point, Click Here for the presentation on Roberts Rules of Order. For Photos, Click Here.

Elks Training The Elks Training Test is a good way to learn more about the Elks. And now you can take the test on line. When you take the test on line your answers are automatically sent to the state chairman. The test checks your knowledge of statutes, ritual, and other Elks manuals. You can also download a pdf version of the test, and have your officers and others interested fill out the test, and return it to the State Chairman: Patrick Hickox, 4886 Galina, Las Cruces, NM 88012. For more information, you can contact Hickox at Home: (575) 993-3842 or email hickoxprime@yahoo.com. Must be completed and postmarked prior to April 1, 2011.

Government Relations Government Relations Report on VFN&P Meeting Click Here to see highlights. Posted 5/10/10.

Government Relations Report Posted 10/28/10.
Fall 2009 Report. Posted 11/04/09.

Membership- So You Want to Join the Elks To be eligible for membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, you must be a citizen of the United States over the age of 21 who believes in God. You must be sponsored by a member of the Elks Lodge and reside in the jurisdiction of the Lodge you wish to join. You also need two other Elks who will be your co-sponsors. The Elk who proposes you for membership must obtain a Membership Application from the Lodge Secretary. REMEMBER, Membership is the life-blood of the Elks. More information soon.

Public Relations Hey, New Mexico Elks Leaders! Does your Lodge have some interesting stories you'd like to share? Does your committee have some information you'd like everyone in the state to hear about? Have you done something fun that benefited Veterans, CP, or a local charity? Did you get pictures of the Family Picnic? Did your Lodge have any youth activities this summer? Please send me any information you'd like to appear in the New Mexico Elks Newsletter. Pictures and a story about your activities or event would be greatly appreciated. The really good stuff will be passed along to National! Keith Morris, Public Relations Chairman, PO Box 514, Las Vegas, NM 87701, Home: (505) 454-9249 , Email: perkm408@live.com

Internet Operations Lodge websites, and Virtual Home Pages, will be judged in March, 2012. Winners of awards for websites will be announced at the State Convention in Albuquerque. All Lodges are eligible to win State awards for 2011-2012 for your websites.

Shorty Burkett Memorial Golf Tournament The New Mexico Elks Association held the Annual Shorty Burkett Memorial Golf Tournament May 20th through 22th, 2011, at the New Mexico Military Institute Golf Course in Roswell. Here are the winners! David Dawson, Chairman NMEA Shorty Burkett Golf Tournament (PO Box 1678 Roswell, NM 88202-1678)