Congratulations to all outgoing Lodge Officers for the 2016-2017 Lodge Year. From the reports I have received there were many great “Community Helping” Projects done. Many Lodges participated in the Youth Dictionary Project. Several assisted with Veterans’ Stand Downs for Homeless Veterans. Also many Veterans received services provided by our many Veterans Administration Service Representatives and their helpers.

Several Graduating High School Seniors were awarded or are being awarded several Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Scholarships for collage or trade school tuition. These funds come from both the Elks National Foundation as well as local sources from the Lodges.

Over all Colorado Elks Lodges have made a large impact on the wellbeing of their Communities and demonstrated this year’s CEA motto, “Elks Helping Communities”.

And to our new 2017-2018 Lodge Officers, I challenge you to build on what your predecessors have already put in place and be a shining example in your communities. And remember that the Colorado Elks Association has many resources to help you.