Awards / Lodge

Missouri Elks Benevolent Trust

Proudly presents this appreciation award to:
St. Louis Lodge No.9
$5.52 per capita

For exceeding the state’s 2023-2024 per capita goal of $4.80

October 6, 2024

Secretary Missy Dillon (center) with representatives of the Missouri Elks Association who’s lodges exceeded the State’s 2023-2024 per capita goal

October 6, 2024
Missouri Elks Association

All American Lodge
First Place Division V1
St. Louis Lodge #9
2023-2024

Congratulations on achieving the top score in the State of Missouri

October 6, 2024
Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings with Past State President Lance Evans (Brookfield #874) holding the 2023-2024 Missouri Elks Association All American Lodge – 1st Place (Division V1) Award

October 6, 2024
Missouri Elks Association

1st Place – Division V1
Youth Activities Brochure Contest
2023-2024

To St. Louis Lodge No.9

Presented by
Missouri Elks Association
Youth Activities Committee

October 6, 2024
Late winter 2024 the Youth Activities Commitee entered (a first) the Missouri Elks Assocation Youth Brochure Contest by submitting an 80-page binder containing pictures + descriptions of activities during fiscal 2024 which was 04/01/23 through 03/31/24.

Missouri Elks Association

Elks National Foundation
To St. Louis Lodge No.9

Chairman Challenge – 920 Composit Score
2023-2024

October 6, 2024

Missouri Elks Association

Elks National Foundation
To St. Louis Lodge No.9

Special Recognition Award
“The Great Heart of Elkdom”

2023-2024

October 6, 2024
Grand Lodge Order of Elks

This Certifies That
St. Louis MO No, 9
Has Been Awarded This

CITATION OF MERIT
2023-2024


For Its Outstanding Contribution to the Growth of Our Order Being Among Those Lodges Achieving a Net Gain of Membership

July 3, 2024

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

Reach for the Stars
Five Star Recognition
St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9
2023-2024

For Excellence in Lodge Website Design and Layout

July 5, 2024

Above is a Certificate given to the lodge in May 2024 which reads,

“Certificate of Appreciation proudly presented to St. Louis Elks Lodge #9 in recognition of the excellence you have shown in your support of Crestview student this 2023-2024 school year”

Thank You!
Dr. Christopher Brandrift – Principal

Note – this is for our ongoing Student of the Month Program that PER Schnettler and Jennifer Voight reinvigorated in the Fall of 2023

Fiscal 2024

Grand Exalted Rulers

Making a Difference Special Citation
Is Issued to
Saint Louis Lodge #9

In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation in the 2023-2024 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for 2023-2024

March 18, 2024

NOTE – Special Citations are awarded to Lodges that participate in Six (6) or more of the following:

01. Elks Hoop Shoot Contest (yes 1)
02. Youth Scholarship (yes 2),
03. Raises $4.80 per Member in donations to the Elks National Foundation (yes 3)
04. Drug Awareness Program (yes 4)
05. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no)
06. Veterans Service and / or Adopt a Vet Program (yes 5)
07. Every Officer a current donor to the Elks National Foundation (yes 6)
08. Mother’s Day Program (yes 7)
09. Achieves a net membership gain of at least ONE (1) Member (yes 8)
10. Every Lodge Officer elected and appointed and appointed, sponsors a New / Reinstated Member. (no)

During the Spring 2024 Missouri Elks Association Convention the Lodge received 1st Place for the Best Single Event 2023-2024 Public Relations Brochure Contest.

Per P.R. Chair Rich Chrismer, “The PR Committee was thrilled to be awarded 1st Place in the category of Best Single Event 2023/2024 in the Missouri Elks Association Public Relations Brochure Contest, which we won by submitting the publicity we earned promoting the Lodge’s Kayak with a Vet event.

Awarded March 16, 2024

Grand Exalted Rulers

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
2023-2024

Is presented to 
St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9

For Meeting the Challenge of Having a Full Complement of Elected and Appointed Officers, None of Whom Are Past Exalted Rulers.  By Their Actions They Have Shown That Elkdom’s Future Within Their Community Is Very Bright

September 1st, 2023

2023

Grand Exalted Rulers

Making a Difference Special Citation
Is Issued to
St. Louis MO Lodge #9

In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation in the 2022-2023 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

March 1, 2023

NOTE – Special Citations are awarded to Lodges that participate in Six (6) or more of the following: 1. Elks Hoop Shoot Contest (yes), 2. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no), 3. Youth Scholarship Contest (yes), 4. Veterans Service and/or Adopt-A-Vet Program (yes), 5. Drug Awareness Program (yes), 6. Every Officer a current donor to the Elks National Foundation (yes), 7. Mother’s Day Program (no), 8. Raises $4.80 per Member in donations to the Elks National Foundation (yes), 9. Achieves a net membership gain of at least ONE (1) Member (yes), 10. Achieves a level at or below TWO PERCENT (2%) lapsation (yes), 11. Every Lodge Officer elected and appointed, sponsors a New/Reinstated Member (no).

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

This Certifies That
St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9
Has Been Awarded

2nd Place Division VI
All American Lodge Contest
2022-2023


July 3, 2023

Missouri Elks Association

All American Lodge Contest
St. Louis #9

First Place Division V1
2022-2023

Congratulations on achieving the top score in the State of Missouri

October 1, 2023

Missouri Elks Association

This Certifies That
St. Louis Lodge #9

Has Been Awarded
2nd Place
2022-2023


In Recognition for Your Net Gain of 90 Members


October 1, 2023

Missouri Elks Association

Elks National Foundation
To St. Louis Lodge No.9

Chairman Challenge – 958 Composit Score
2022-2023

October 3, 2023

Missouri Elks Association

Elks National Foundation
2022-2023

Special Recognition Award
“The Great Heart of Elkdom”


October 3, 2023

Missouri Elks Association

2nd Place
2022-2023

St. Louis #9
Lodge Activities Lodge Bulletin Contest “D’ Division V1

October 1, 2023

Missouri Elks Benevolent Trust

Proudly presents this appreciation award to:
St. Louis Lodge No.9
$9.57 per capita
2022-2023

For exceeding the state’s per capita goal of $4.80.


October 3, 2023

2022

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

This Certifies That
St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9
Has Been Awarded

2nd Place Division V
All American Lodge Contest
2021-2022


July 3, 2022

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

Grand Exalted Ruler’s
Making a Difference Special Citation

Is Issued to
St. Louis MO Lodge #9
2021-2022


In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation In The 2021-2020 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

March 3, 2022

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

This Certifies That
St. Louis MO No. 9
Has Been Awarded This

CITATION OF MERIT
2021-2022

For Its Outstanding Contribution to the Growth of Our Order Being Among Those Lodges Achieving a Net Gain of Membership


July 3, 2022

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

Grand Exalted Rulers
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

2021-2022

Is Presented To
St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9

For Meeting the Challenge of Elected and Appointed Officers, None of Whom Are Past Exalted Rulers.  By Their Actions They Have Shown That Elkdom’s Future Within Their Community Is Very Bright

September 1, 2022

Missouri Elks Association

This Certifies That
St. Louis Lodge #9

1st Place – Net Gain
2021-2022


In Recognition of Your 105 Increase in Membership

October 1, 2022

2021-2022 Elks National Foundation Inc.

Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded to

St. Louis, MO. Lodge No. 9
2021-2022

For donations exceeding the GER’s $4.80 per-member-giving goal in 2022-2021 Sincerest thanks for your extraordinary support of the Elks National Foundation. Your generosity allows us to help Elks build stronger communities today, tomorrow, and for years to come

September 15, 2022

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

Reach for the Stars
Four Star Recognition

St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9

For Excellence in Lodge Website Design and Layout
2021-2022


October 1st, 2022

2021

Grand Exalted Rulers

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
2020-2021


Is presented to 
St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9

For Meeting the Challenge of Having a Full Complement of Elected and Appointed Officers, None of Whom Are Past Exalted Rulers.  By Their Actions They Have Shown That Elkdom’s Future Within Their Community Is Very Bright

October 13th, 2021

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

This Certifies That
St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9
Has Been Awarded

2nd Place Division III
All American Lodge Contest
2020-2021

July 2, 2021

2021

During the Monday May 7th Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler A.J. Ford reported that Saint Louis Lodge #9 received the Local Business

Best of 2021 Award

from the Creve Coeur Chamber of Commerce

August 1, 2021

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

Grand Exalted Ruler’s
2020-2021
Making a Difference Special Citation


Is Issued to
St. Louis MO Lodge #9

In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation In The 2021-2020 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

March 3, 2021


NOTESpecial Citations are awarded to Lodges that participate in Six (6) or more of the following: 1. Elks Hoop Shoot Contest (yes), 2. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no), 3. Youth Scholarship Contest (yes), 4. Veterans Service and/or Adopt-A-Vet Program (yes), 5. Drug Awareness Program (yes), 6. Every Officer a current donor to the Elks National Foundation (yes), 7. Mother’s Day Program (no), 8. Raises $4.80 per Member in donations to the Elks National Foundation (yes), 9. Achieves a net membership gain of at least ONE (1) Member (yes), 10. Achieves a level at or below TWO PERCENT (2%) lapsation (yes), 11. Every Lodge Officer elected and appointed, sponsors a New/Reinstated Member (no).

Grand Exalted Rulers

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
2020-2021


Is presented to 
St. Louis, Missouri Lodge No. 9

For Meeting the Challenge of Having a Full Complement of Elected and Appointed Officers, None of Whom Are Past Exalted Rulers.  By Their Actions They Have Shown That Elkdom’s Future Within Their Community Is Very Bright

March 10, 2020


NOTE – This Grand Exalted Ruler’s Citation is awarded to Lodges that has, as of September 1, a full complement of elected and appointed Officers who are not Past Exalted Rulers (excluding Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee and Tiler positions). This award encourages recruitment of new Officer talent and builds continuity by progression through the chairs.

2020

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

Grand Exalted Ruler’s
Making a Difference Special Citation
2019-2020


Is Issued to
St. Louis MO Lodge #9

In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation In The 2021-2020 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

March 3, 2020

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

This Certifies That
St. Louis MO No, 9
Has Been Awarded This

CITATION OF MERIT
2019-2020

For Its Outstanding Contribution to the Growth of Our Order Being Among Those Lodges Achieving a Net Gain of Membership

July 3, 2020

2019

Grand Lodge Order of Elks

Grand Exalted Ruler’s
Making a Difference Special Citation
2018-2019


Is Issued to
St. Louis MO Lodge #9

In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation in the 2018-2019 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

March 11, 2019
Grand Lodge Order of Elks

Grand Exalted Ruler’s
Membership Commendation
2018-2019


Is Issued to
St. Louis MO Lodge #9

In Grateful Recognition for Initiating a Grand Exalted Ruler’s Class of 27 New Members,
Thereby Demonstrating that Elks Care – Elks Share

November 1, 2017

Past Exalted Ruler Luby receiving the MEA (Missouri Elks Association) top new member recruiter award from State Sponsor F. Louis Sulsberger

Missouri Elks Association

This Certifies that Tim Luby St. Louis #9 Has been awarded
1st Place

In recognition of your Sponsoring 28 New Members
2018-2019

Missouri Elks Association

This Certifies That
St. Louis Lodge #9

Has Been Awarded
1st Place

In Recognition of Your 18.9% Increase in Membership
2018-2019

October 1, 2020

2019 State of Missouri Governor’s Proclamation

City of Creve Coeur Proclamation for
‘ Youth Week’
Awarded May 1st, 2019.