MEMBER ACCESS
Town Hall made the Lodge easier to navigate.
Officers, committee chairs and members sat down together so names, roles and open opportunities were easier to find.
THE MAVERICK · AUGUST 2026
The month we opened the doors.
Town Hall, Hirsch Academy, Antlers — and a clearer path for members who want to take part.
WHAT WE BUILT THIS MONTH
August's initiatives.
The work that made it easier to understand the Lodge, find a place to help and bring the next generation in.
YOUTH
The Antlers idea opened another door.
The proposed Antlers Club gives ages 12–20 a way to meet people, serve the community and learn what the Elks are about.
PARTICIPATION
More ways to raise a hand.
Committee interest, volunteer routing and member feedback made the starting point clearer for people who want to do more.
COMMUNITY & CHARITY IN ACTION
Service worth remembering.
A permanent record of the events and projects where Lodge members put service into action.
MEMBER RECOGNITION
Give credit where it’s due.
ELK OF THE MONTHTyson Shumard
OFFICER OF THE MONTHMike Miller
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTHSherie Hayes
FROM JUSTIN
Know where to start.
Justin’s August message: when members know who is doing what, it is much easier to raise a hand and help.
GOT LODGE NEWS?
Send it once.
Officer update, community project, fundraiser, youth program or a good success story — give us the facts and we’ll route it where it belongs.