September 10, 2026

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Lodge Leaders, Fellow Elks, Friends New and Old,

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A gallon of 87 octane is brushing against $4.00.  Diesel is over $5.00.  A “bundled value meal” at any of the ubiquitous drive-throughs (drives-through?) will run one between $6.00 and $9.00.

In the face of all these modern-day price pressure points, there remain a couple of great values in our Order -

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We have the Elks National Foundation Fidelity Club.  This is a program by which Elks subscribe to donate to ENF on a monthly basis.

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Consider the Ease: The ENF Fidelity Club recognizes automatic, regularly scheduled donations through your bank account or credit card. These donations occur monthly (minimum $5).

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It’s Eco-Friendly: Save a tree and save time with paperless donations!

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Talk about Convenience: No need to purchase stamps or mail a check. It takes just five minutes to sign up, and you’re good to go!

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Flexibility is built in: You can increase, modify or cancel your gift at any time.

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Security is Assured: It's safe, reliable and it allows the ENF to spend less time on administration and more time on its charitable mission.  Your donation goes further!

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We also have Elks Aidmore “Eight for Aidmore.”  This is a program hosted by our State Major Project in Conyers.  Every benefit of the ENF Fidelity Club listed above applies as well to the Eight for Aidmore.  And in taking part, we put action with intent.  The funds we contribute go to enrich the lives of Georgia children – our future, and for those in Aidmore programs, our most vulnerable asset.

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In all B.P.O.E. Programs, Participation Counts: Sure.  The bottom line is a great thing and we are fortunate in our Order to have considerable charitable assets for which we compete.  Did you know that participation, increased participation, in our Lodges, by our Lodge Members, and in our State improves our opportunity to bring funds home to Georgia?  Did you know that Aidmore’s capacity to raise funds enhances its ability to solicit corporate and government grants?

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Our grass-roots efforts make so much possible.  Please consider giving up two greasy, high-fat, over-salted lunches every month to increase the riches we may bestow on others!

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