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