Members All

In my year as I was presenting my reasonings for wanting to become 3rd Vice President. I had several BUT the main one was and still is membership. We as members need to go out and recruit.. Don’t be afraid to shout out what we are doing in our communities, and lets crawl out from under those bushes and go all out. Lets work for a plus 1 with each lodge. I know this is hard work but don’t let that stop you and stay dedicated to what the Elks are all about.

Congratulations to all the lodges and members for their recognitions. At Grand Lodge a special recognition to Kearney Lodge member Dana Ernst for the Marvin M Lewis award winner with the Boy Scouts. Also to Bill Koller for state chairman of the year award, for drug awareness. Your dedication to the programs of the Order can not be forgotten--Thanks.

For those members that couldn’t attend the spring convention I presented to the association my message after installation. The message was still my goal on membership and needing to grow. I also thanked a very special person in my life. PSP Dennis Garrels was my pro-poser and mentor. He is a part of my Elks family that helped me get to where I am today as your state president. I also need to mention that my husband Dennis had a very big part in helping me get to this point. His standing behind me in decisions and his drive to keep me going.

Finally remember to assume your roles in our Elks family and to nurture our new and existing members in Elkdom. Your guidance and support to your Lodge and our Association can help us grow and accomplish many things.

Hope to see everyone in August for fall conference.

Jane Berggren, PDDGER State President