Salem Elks #305 Celebrate 125 Years and Flag Day
Salem Elks Lodge #305 held their annual Flag Day ceremony on the front porch of the lodge. We had two young ladies who won Northeast District Americanism essay contest "What Does Freedom of Speech Mean to Me?" Reading their own papers: 1st place Div I 5-6th gr. Elisa Bender and 2nd place Div II 7-8th gr. Megan Miller.
The officers current: Wayne Gorby, Jeff Chapman, Ben Blevins, Doug Rudibaugh and out Fill ins, Eddie Connors and Tom Covert, plus Floyd McCartney did an awesome performance. Kim Chapman, ER gave the history of the Salem Lodge.
On June 14, 1895 Our Elks Lodge #305 opened it's doors to the membership and we celebrated our 125th anniversary this past Sunday, June 14, 2020! Troop #101 of Alliance Posted the Colors, Michael Newman played TAPS. A huge "Thank You" to our 37 founding members. We want to personally thank Ken Dixon for his insight and suggestions, they helped immensely.
