Awards / Individuals

Under E.R Beth Schnettler (Term 04/01/23 – 03/31/24)

Under E.R. Schnettler the following earned awards:

Elk of Year –Jeffrey Milster, Officer of the Year – Michael Schnettler, Outstanding GER Awards – Mark Burnam + Katie Reuther, Citizen of the Year – Brooke Bedwell, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations – Beth Schnettler + All American Saint Louis #9

2023-2024 Grand Exalted Rulers

Making a Difference Special Citation
Is Issued to
Beth Schnettler / Exalted Ruler

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

March 18, 2024

NOTE – Special Citations are awarded to Exalted Rulers whose lodge participates in Six (6) or more of the following:
01. Elks Hoop Shoot Program (yes 1)
02. Youth Scholarship Program (yes 2)
03. Achieved $4.80 Elks National Foundation per Member goal plus participation membership by all Lodge Officers, (yes 3)
04. Entry into the All-American Lodge Contest (yes 4)
05. Drug Awareness Program (yes 5)
06. Elks National Youth Week (yes 6)
07. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no)
08. Student of the Month / Year Program (yes 7)
09. Veterans Service and / or Adopt-A-Vet Program (yes 8)

The Past Exalted Rulers Awarded the

2023-2024 Officer of the Year
to
Michael Schnettler

March 18, 2024

Exalted Ruler Beth Schnettler Awarded the

2023-2024 Elk of the Year
to
Jeffrey Milster

March 18, 2024

Exalted Ruler Schnettler Awarded the

2023-2024 Citizen of the Year
to
Brooke Bedwell

March 18th, 2024

Exalted Ruler Schnettler Awarded one of the two

2023-2024 Grand Exalted Ruler Outstanding Award
to
Mark Burnam / Golf Chairman

March 25, 2024
Exalted Ruler Schnettler Awarded one of the two

2023-2024 Grand Exalted Ruler Outstanding Award
to
Katie Reuther / Auction Chairman

March 25, 2024

Under E.R. Mark Goddard (Term 04/01/22 – 03/31/23)

Under E.R. Goddard the following earned internal lodge awards:

Elk of Year – Doug Wolter, Officer of the Year – David Roeth, Outstanding GER Awards – Loren Hewitt + Doug Wolter, Citizen of the Year – Ryan Jennings, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations – Mark Goddard + All American Saint Louis #9
Exalted Ruler Mark Goddard Awarded the

2022-2023 Elk of the Year
to
Doug Woilter

March 25, 2023
The Past Exalted Rulers Awarded the

2022-2023 Officer of the Year
to
David Roeth

March 25, 2023
Exalted Ruler Mark Goddard Awarded the

2022-2023 Citizen of the Year
to
Brooke Ryan Jennings

March 25, 2023
For the 4th consecutive year, the Saint Louis Lodge 9 earned the

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

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

March 25, 2023

NOTE – Special Citations are awarded to Exalted Rulers whose lodge participates in Six (6) or more of the following:
01. Elks Hoop Shoot Program (yes 1)
02. Youth Scholarship Program (yes 2)
03. Achieved $4.80 Elks National Foundation per Member goal plus participation membership by all Lodge Officers, (yes 3)
04. Entry into the All-American Lodge Contest (yes 4)
05. Drug Awareness Program (yes 5)
06. Elks National Youth Week (yes 6)
07. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no)
08. Student of the Month / Year Program (yes 7)
09. Veterans Service and / or Adopt-A-Vet Program (yes 8)

During the final Steak Night of the ER Goddard year outgoing Veterans Committee Chairman Brett Mosley received an Award from prior Vets Chairman which read . . .

It is with humble gratitude that on this day March 31, 2023, the members of Saint Louis Elks Lodge #9 Veterans Commitee wish to pay honor and respect to Brett Mosley by conferring special recognition for leadership, commitment, support and service as Chairman of the Committee and furthering its mission to aid Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. His unwavering dedication has helped facilitate our mission and kept the promise of ‘As long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.”

Pictured L to R – Steve Milla, John Winkler, Mark Setlich, Brett Mosley, Bob Cameron, David Roeth

Award Presented March 22, 2023

RC Dixon (PER) receiving an Award from Mike Polson (Ellisville #2664)

The Esquire to District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler

Presented to Bob Dixon For your dedicated time and service to the Elks Lodge for 2022-2023

Presented April 16, 2023

Under E.R. Aj Ford (Term 04/01/21 – 03/31/22)

Under E.R. Ford the following earned internal lodge awards:

Elk of Year – Alex Stirrat, Officer of the Year – Michael Schnettler. Outstanding GER Awards – Loren Hewitt + Doug Wolter, Citizen of the Year – Nicole Jenkins, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations – Aj Ford + All American Saint Louis #9
Exalted Ruler AJ Ford Awarded the

2021-2022 Elk of the Year
to
Alex Stirrat

March 20, 2022
The Past Exalted Rulers Awarded the

2021-2022 Officer of the Year
to
Michael Schnettler

March 20, 2022
Exalted Ruler AJ Ford Awarded the

2021-2022 Citizen of the Year
to
Nicole Jenkins

March 20, 2022
The Missouri Elks Association awarded the

Top Gun Membership Award to
Timoth Luby

March 20, 2022

For the 3rd consecutive year, the Saint Louis Lodge 9 earned the

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

In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation in the 2021-2022 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

March 20, 2022

NOTE – Special Citations are awarded to Exalted Rulers whose lodge participates in Six (6) or more of the following:
01. Elks Hoop Shoot Program (yes 1)
02. Youth Scholarship Program (yes 2)
03. Achieved $4.80 Elks National Foundation per Member goal plus participation membership by all Lodge Officers, (yes 3)
04. Entry into the All-American Lodge Contest (yes 4)
05. Drug Awareness Program (yes 5)
06. Elks National Youth Week (yes 6)
07. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no)
08. Student of the Month / Year Program (yes 7)
09. Veterans Service and / or Adopt-A-Vet Program (yes 8)

Outgoing Exalted Ruler AJ Ford being presented a unique 11 o’clock Toast Award for memorizing the Toast and competing in the MEA contest (March 2022) in Jefferson City

2021 – E.R. Kurt Lord (04/01/20 – 03/31/21)

Under E.R. Lord the following earned internal lodge awards:

Elk of Year – Doug Reuther, Officer of the Year – Beth Schnettler, Outstanding GER Awards – Michael Schnettler + Timothy Luby, Citizen of the Year – David & Dr. Lois Zuckerman, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citation – Kurt Lord + All American Saint Louis #9
PER Doug Reuther holding his Elk of the Year Award (L to R) Jerry Hughey (House), Mark Goddard (Secretary), Jo Ann Reuther, Doug Reuther (PER & House Chair), Aj Ford (Leading Knight), Ben Yousef (Board Chair), Dave Roeth (Esquire & Vets Chair), Tim Luby (PER + Membership), Beth Schnettler (Lecturing Knight + Youth Activities), Mike Egel (Treasurer), & Mike Schnettler (Site Strategy)
Pictured (L to R) PER Timothy Luby, Exalted Ruler Kurt Lord, Leading Knight AJ Ford, and Secretary Mark Goddard being presented Grand Exalted Ruler Award Pins and Congratulatory letters from E.R. Lord 03/01/21. Letters and Pins achieved by recruiting 3 or more new members last year. Award winners not pictured; Ed Mayuga, Karandeep Puji, and John Winkler (03/02/21)
(L to R) P.E.R. Luby, E.R. Lord, & Secretary Goddard. Picture of E.R. Lord presenting Grand Exalted Ruler’s watches to Luby & Goddard for recruiting over 12 new members during his year (03/01/21)
Leading Knight Ford presenting P.E.R. Luby one the Outstanding Grand Exalted Ruler’s Awards
Exalted Ruler Kurt Lord presenting the Citizen of the Year award to Dr. Lois & David Zuckmernan of Mentors 4 College ( https://mentors4college.org ). Pictured (L to R) Beth Schnettler (Lecturing Knight), David Zuckerman, Dr. Lois Zuckerman, Kurt Lord (Exalted Ruler) 03/15/21
E.R. Lord and P.E.R. Luby with the 2021-2020 Grand Exalted Ruler’s Making a Difference Special Citations (3rd Consecutive Year) which were awarded to E.R. Lord + Saint Louis #9
Fiscal 2021 Awards Summary: Elk of the Year – Doug Reuther, Officer of the Year – Beth Schnettler
Citizen of the Year (Non Member) – Dr. Lois & David Zuckerman, G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation #1 – Michael Schnettler, G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation #2 – Timothy Luby, G.E.R. Special Citation #1 – Saint Louis Lodged #9, G.E.R. Special Citation #2 – Exalted Ruler Kurt Lord, Fraternal Committee Pin – Americanism Essay/Essay Contest Chairman – Beth Schnettler, Fraternal Committee Pin – Facebook Moderator 1 – Loren Hewitt, Fraternal Committee Pin – Facebook Moderator 2 – Sara Moss, Fraternal Committee Pin – Website Moderator – Timothy Luby, G.E.R. Recruiters Watch winner #1 (for recruiting 11 or more new members) – Mark Goddard, G.E.R. Recruiters Watch winner #2 (for recruiting 11 or more new members) – Timothy Luby, G.E.R Award Pin #1 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) – A.J. Ford, G.E.R Award Pin #2 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) – Mark Goddard, G.E.R Award Pin #3 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) – Timothy Luby, G.E.R Award Pin #4 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) – Ed Mayuga, G.E.R Award Pin #5 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) – Karandeep Puji, G.E.R Award Pin #6 (for recruiting 3 or more new embers) – John Winkler

2020 – E.R. Timothy Luby (04/01/19 – 03/31/20)

Under E.R. Luby (Year 2) the following earned internal lodge awards:

Elk of Year – Beth Schnettler, Officer of the Year – Mark Goddard, Outstanding GER Awards – Katie Reuther + Tim Brennan, Citizen of the Year – Kathleen Winkler, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations (Year 2) – Timothy Luby + Saint Louis #9
Elk of the Year Beth Schnettler with E.R. Luby
Officer of the Year Mark Goddard with E.R. Luby
Grand Exalted Ruler’s Service Award winners Tim Brennan & Katie Reuther with E.R. Luby
During the March 16, 2020 Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Luby announced the following Award winners; Beth Schnettler – Elk of the Year (Youth Activities and Grants Chair), Mark Goddard – Officer of the Year (Lodge Secretary), Kathleen Winkler – Citizen of the Year, Katie Reuther – G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation & Pin (Christmas Auction Chair), Tim Brennan – G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation & Pin (Kayak with a Vet Chair), Timothy Luby – G.E.R. Special Citation (Exalted Ruler), St. Louis Elks Lodge #9 – G.E.R. Special Citation

2019 – E.R. Timothy Luby (04/01/18 – 03/31/19)

Under E.R. Luby the following earned internal lodge awards:

Elk of Year – Pete Makulec, Officer of the Year – Bill Unwin, Outstanding GER Awards – Sara Moss + David Roeth, Citizen of the Year – Officer Doug Manninger, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations (Year #1) – Timothy Luby + Saint Louis #9
Citizen of the Year Officer Doug Manninger with E.R. Luby
During the June 10, 2019 Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Luby announced the following Award winners; Pete Makulec – Elk of the Year (Gold, Grants, & Wellness), Bill Unwin – Officer of the Year (Treasurer)
Doug Manninger – Citizen of the Year (Shop with a Cop), Sara Moss – G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation & Pin (Entertainment & Newsletter), David Roeth – G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation & Pin (Vets Chair)
Timothy Luby – G.E.R. Special Citation (Exalted Ruler), St. Louis Elks Lodge #9 – G.E.R. Special Citation

2019 – E.R. Kurt Eggerding (04/01/17 – 03/31/18)

Under E.R. Edderding the following earned internal lodge awards:

Elk of Year to Pete Makulec and the Past Exalted Rulers voted Doug McWard Officer of the Year