December Press Release – Community Volunteers Making A Difference
Creating Momentum for the Future of Elkdom in December – Rick Gathen
Flag Day Ceremony
On June 15th, our lodge held our Flag Day Ceremony. It was conducted by Brad Marston, along with Rick Nesserold and Mark Ruble folding the flag. The ceremony had about 15 in attendance, including a few veterans. Look for the article in the State Journal.
Elks Share, Elks Care
Even though our facility is closed, Leslie True, Angie Palmer, and Debi Newman have been busy demonstrating the meaning of the Elk’s motto “Elks Share, Elks Care”. All three ladies recently became members of the Frankfort Elks Lodge 530, in part to find ways to give back to the community. Soon after becoming Elks members,…
Frankfort Lodge Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic by “GIVING“
Due to Beshear’s executive order of “bar and restaurant” closure and following the Kentucky State Elks Association reccommendations, on March 16, 2020 our lodge facility closed indefinitely. Even though the doors closed, another opportunity to “GIVE” opened! Our member, Veteran, and Bar Manager, Carla Hawkins along with a team of volunteers quickly responded by giving…
Frankfort Lodge Supports Seniors!
For several years, Linda LaFontaine (otherwise known as “The Bag Lady”) has dedicated her service to Capital City Activity Center, otherwise known as the Frankfort Senior Center. One of the ways that she helps them is by collecting our donated grocery bags and delivering them to the Senior Center’s “HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY” to use…