Peoria Elks Lodge 20

08/28/2024

This Friday, we will be serving Seafood Platter (shrimp, corn, potatoes, sausage) by The Ragin Cajun (aka Bert). So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $9,559. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

Emblem club is collecting school supplies. There will be a container in the hallway under the coat rack. Please donate if you can.

GOLF NEWS
Debbie Miller and Sara McDaniels are co-hosting an Elks and Emblem club ladies scramble. The date is September 29th and tee times start at 8:30am. Entry form is posted in hallway.

Kewanee Lodge 724 is hosting a golf play day, Sunday Sept 8th shotgun start at 9a. For anybody interested in signing up or more details, please contact the Kewanee Lodge.

08/21/2024

This Friday, we will be serving tenderloin or cheeseburger with fries. Come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $9,384. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

Emblem club is collecting school supplies. There will be a container in the hallway under the coat rack. Please donate if you can.

New Members
Please welcome our new members Benjamin Short, John Johnson, Gerard O’Donnell and, Colin Kenny to the club.

GOLF NEWS
Debbie Miller and Sara McDaniels are co-hosting an Elks and Emblem Club Ladies Scramble. Date is September 29th and tee times starting at 8:30am. Entry form will be posted this weekend in "golfway".

07/29/2024

pictures taken from this past weekends IEA Golf Tournament, are now located on our lodge news page. https://www.elks.org/lodges/lodgenews.cfm?LodgeNumber=0020

Thank you Mike Dudley for creating these awesome memories.

Thanks again to our tourney committee, volunteers, members, famlies and guests, for an awesome tournament!

07/26/2024

2024 IEA State Golf is in full swing!!! Great weather, Peoria Park District Golf Madison Golf Course looks amazing!! Thank you members, guests, volunteers and PPD for all of your help!

07/26/2024

This is going to be a good day, Tater!!

-WEEKEND SCHEDULE-
Only one chance to catch us this weekend!!
-Friday 7/26 at Peoria Elks Lodge 20 7:30PM
Saturday we’ll be partying at Fairbury Speedway for the Prairie Dirt Classic be sure to stop and say hi!

07/25/2024

Thank you Peoria Elks Lodge #20 for the cans! It raised $128.40 for TAPS!

07/22/2024

Thank-you Sponsors and Donors!!!

07/17/2024

Friday 7/19/24: we are serving the famous spaghetti or chili mac with salad and garlic bread. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $8,300+ Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

IEA STATE GOLF
Thursday 7/25
Club Opens at 11a
Golf Practice Rounds – Call Madison GC to book your tee time
Dinner: 5-7p – Italian Chicken Sandwiches with sides ($$$ donation)
Music: 7-9p by Billy Washburn

Friday 7/26
Club Opens at 6a: Breakfast Goodies ($$$ donation) & Premium Bloody Mary Bar ($5)
Breakfast Sponsored by: Kaleidoscope Marketing (Owner Kodi Smith)
Bloody Mary Bar Sponsored by: Bloody Mary Brunch Co. (Owner Chris Herold)
Tournament check-in is 7a and/or 12p
Swag Bag, Par 3 Cards, Raffle Tickets, Lunch Tickets…. Etc.
Golf Shotgun Starts: 8a & 1p
Boxed Lunches available from 11a-1p inside Elks Club (lunch ticket provided at check-in included in your golf fee)
Additional lunches can be purchased for $7
Dinner: 4-7p - #20 Famous Handmade Tenderloin or Ribeye Sandwich, both with sides ($12 per person)
Prizes, Raffles, 50/50: 7-730p
Music: 730-930p by Taylor Bruninga Music
Music Sponsored by: Maloof Reality – The O’Brien Team
Saturday 7/27
Club Opens at 6a: Breakfast Goodies ($$$ donation) & Premium Bloody Mary Bar ($5)
Breakfast Sponsored by: Kaleidoscope Marketing (Owner Kodi Smith)
Bloody Mary Bar Sponsored by: Bloody Mary Brunch Co. (Owner Chris Herold)
Tournament check-in is 7a and/or 12p
Swag Bag, Par 3 Cards, Raffle Tickets, Lunch Tickets…. Etc.
Golf Shotgun Starts: 8a & 1p
Boxed Lunches available from 11a-1p inside Elks Club (included in your golf fee), extra lunches can be purchased for $7
Dinner: 4-7p - Taco Bar ($10 per person)
Prizes, Raffles, 50/50: 7-730p
Music: 730-930p by Raynah.Music
Music Sponsored by: Maloof Reality – The O’Brien Team

GOLF NEWS
Looking for anyone wanting to cook for Elks Men's golf outing.
July 21st
August 18th
September 8th
October 13th
Signup on bulletin board.
Any questions contact Chuck Witkowski

New Members
Please welcome our new members Rodney Atterberry to the club.

Soffit Project
Shingle donations = $20,763, 75 donors. Project has started! Please be cautious of construction crews. Any further donations received will be put in the building fund for future building exterior upgrades

07/10/2024

This Friday, we will be serving the famous fried catfish or shrimp with the trimmings. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $8,216 Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

GOLF NEWS
Looking for anyone wanting to cook for Elks Men's golf outing.
July 21st
August 18th
September 8th
October 13th
Signup on bulletin board .
Any questions contact Chuck Witkowski

2024 IEA State Golf News
Volunteers: You help us run the tourney without a hitch. If you are interested, please signup on the sheet located on the golf bulletin board or contact Peggy Folck.

Members: We encourage everybody (even volunteers) to sign up for tee times on Fri or/and Sat. We are the first lodge to host a scramble during the IEA State Golf Tournament...should be a blast!

Sponsorships & Raffles: Do you, your employer or know of a business that would be interested in sponsoring a hole or donate a raffle item? Please reach out to Chris Herold for hole sponsors and Peggy Folck/Shawn Herold for raffle donations.

Sunday June 30th at Noon: If you would like to learn what the committee has been working on or any questions about this years IEA Golf Tournament, we invite you to our next planning meeting at the lodge.

Check out our website for more information -----> Lodge #20 News (elks.org)

07/05/2024

TODAY, we will be serving the famous fried chicken served with mashed potatoes. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $7,759+. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

GOLF NEWS
Looking for anyone wanting to cook for Elks Men's golf outing.
July 21st
August 18th
September 8th
October 13th
Signup on bulletin board .
Any questions contact Chuck Witkowski

2024 IEA State Golf News
Volunteers: You help us run the tourney without a hitch. If you are interested, please signup on the sheet located on the golf bulletin board or contact Peggy Folck.

Members: We encourage everybody (even volunteers) to sign up for tee times on Fri or/and Sat. We are the first lodge to host a scramble during the IEA State Golf Tournament...should be a blast!

Sponsorships & Raffles: Do you, your employer or know of a business that would be interested in sponsoring a hole or donate a raffle item? Please reach out to Chris Herold for hole sponsors and Peggy Folck/Shawn Herold for raffle donations.

Sunday June 30th at Noon: If you would like to learn what the committee has been working on or any questions about this years IEA Golf Tournament, we invite you to our next planning meeting at the lodge.

Check out our website for more information -----> Lodge #20 News (elks.org)

06/22/2024

06/12/2024

This Friday, we will be serving the famous fried fish along with sides. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $7,306. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

GOLF NEWS
Looking for anyone wanting to cook for Elks Men's golf outing.
June 23rd
July 21st
August 18th
September 8th
October 13th
Signup on bulletin board .
Any questions contact Chuck Witkowski

The annual 2-man Scramble Match Play Tourney has 23 teams. There is still room for 9 more teams. Entry forms can be found on the bulletin board in the golf area hallway. Cost is $20 per team ($10 per man). Please turn in your completed form and $20 to Mike Bromley. For those already signed up, please give your qualifying scorecard to Mike Bromley by June 30th. Qualifying scores will determine your flight. There will be 4 flights of 8 teams each. Prize money will be the same for each flight; 1st and 2nd place and 1st place in the consolation bracket. This is a double elimination format.

Entry forms can also be found on the golf bulletin board for the Annual Elks Club Championship (Individual match Play Tourney). Again, your qualifying score determines the flight you will compete in. We need to vastly increase our participation in this event. Cost is $10 entry fee, all flights pay the same. Turn in your qualifying scorecard to Rich Bowles by June 15th.

We currently have 19 foursomes entered in the Annual Illinois Elks State Golf Tourney for Friday and 21 foursomes entered for the Saturday 4-person Scramble which our lodge is hosting this year. Entry forms are on the golf bulletin board. This tournament is a BIG DEAL!!! We need participants, and we will need volunteers. Please consider entering this tourney. It is flighted by age groups and it is handicapped using the Peoria Handicap System. Regardless of your skill level, you have a chance to win prize money. Men compete against men, and women compete against women. For the Saturday scramble a 3rd category of competitor is available, that is mixed gender. Get involved, sign up, and volunteer. Cost is $80 per day. That includes your greens fees, cart, and prize ante. Direct any question to Mike Bromley, Randy Kleist, Mike Menke, or Shawn Herold.

2024 IEA State Golf News
Volunteers: You help us run the tourney without a hitch. If you are interested, please signup on the sheet located on the golf bulletin board or contact Peggy Folck.

Members: We encourage everybody (even volunteers) to sign up for tee times on Fri or/and Sat. We are the first lodge to host a scramble during the IEA State Golf Tournament...should be a blast!

Sponsorships & Raffles: Do you, your employer or know of a business that would be interested in sponsoring a hole or donate a raffle item? Please reach out to Chris Herold for hole sponsors and Peggy Folck/Shawn Herold for raffle donations.

Sunday June 30th at Noon: If you would like to learn what the committee has been working on or any questions about this years IEA Golf Tournament, we invite you to our next planning meeting at the lodge.

Check out our website for more information -----> Lodge #20 News (elks.org)

Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up.

06/05/2024

This Friday, we will be serving the famous fried chicken along with sides. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $7,108. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

GOLF NEWS
Looking for anyone wanting to cook for Elks Men's golf outing.
June 23rd
July 21st
August 18th
September 8th
October 13th
Signup on bulletin board .
Any questions contact Chuck Witkowski

The annual 2-man Scramble Match Play Tourney has 23 teams. There is still room for 9 more teams. Entry forms can be found on the bulletin board in the golf area hallway. Cost is $20 per team ($10 per man). Please turn in your completed form and $20 to Mike Bromley. For those already signed up, please give your qualifying scorecard to Mike Bromley by June 30th. Qualifying scores will determine your flight. There will be 4 flights of 8 teams each. Prize money will be the same for each flight; 1st and 2nd place and 1st place in the consolation bracket. This is a double elimination format.

Entry forms can also be found on the golf bulletin board for the Annual Elks Club Championship (Individual match Play Tourney). Again, your qualifying score determines the flight you will compete in. We need to vastly increase our participation in this event. Cost is $10 entry fee, all flights pay the same. Turn in your qualifying scorecard to Rich Bowles by June 15th.

We currently have 19 foursomes entered in the Annual Illinois Elks State Golf Tourney for Friday and 21 foursomes entered for the Saturday 4-person Scramble which our lodge is hosting this year. Entry forms are on the golf bulletin board. This tournament is a BIG DEAL!!! We need participants, and we will need volunteers. Please consider entering this tourney. It is flighted by age groups and it is handicapped using the Peoria Handicap System. Regardless of your skill level, you have a chance to win prize money. Men compete against men, and women compete against women. For the Saturday scramble a 3rd category of competitor is available, that is mixed gender. Get involved, sign up, and volunteer. Cost is $80 per day. That includes your greens fees, cart, and prize ante. Direct any question to Mike Bromley, Randy Kleist, Mike Menke, or Shawn Herold.

2024 IEA State Golf News
Volunteers: You help us run the tourney without a hitch. If you are interested, please signup on the sheet located on the golf bulletin board or contact Peggy Folck.

Members: We encourage everybody (even volunteers) to sign up for tee times on Fri or/and Sat. We are the first lodge to host a scramble during the IEA State Golf Tournament...should be a blast!

Sponsorships & Raffles: Do you, your employer or know of a business that would be interested in sponsoring a hole or donate a raffle item? Please reach out to Chris Herold for hole sponsors and Peggy Folck/Shawn Herold for raffle donations.

Sunday June 30th at Noon: If you would like to learn what the committee has been working on or any questions about this years IEA Golf Tournament, we invite you to our next planning meeting at the lodge.

Check out our website for more information -----> Lodge #20 News (elks.org)

05/24/2024

This Friday, we will be serving the sandwiches tenderloins and cheeseburgers. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $6692 Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

Golf News
The 2-Man Match Play tourney entry forms and the Individual Match Play entry forms can be found on the bulletin board in the Golf Information Area. The forms are self-explanatory as for rules, entry fee, dates and qualifying etc. See Mike Bromley regarding the 2-Man Tourney or Rich Bowles regarding the Individual Tourney. Please consider playing in the Individual Tourney. We need to increase the participation in this tourney to make it a true Club Championship.

Wednesday Couples golf will start May 1st. Any questions about this contact Becky Rogy at 309-251-7129

All couples which want to golf in the outing on May 26th need to be signed up on the board in the golf hallway
by next Wednesday the 22nd .

Dues and Membership Cards
If you have paid your dues, your 2024 membership card is available for pickup at the club, simply ask the bartender. A word about dues an optional contribution on your dues statement is a donation to the Elks National Foundation, or, ENF. This affiliated organization does many charitable works with that money. Further, at our lodge, we receive grants from the ENF and state Illinois Elks Association because we donate the minimum, per capita amount to the ENF. In other words, for every dollar YOU donate to the ENF our Lodge will have to donate that much less to qualify for our yearly grants. We use that grant money to help fund our annual XMAS Baskets, Veterans Steak Dinner, Veterans food donation, and our Honor Flight donations. So, please consider adding $10.00 to your dues and specify ENF as the recipient. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Cleaning Help
The club is looking for one or two volunteers to clean the club on Saturday mornings. Contact Randy Kleist to volunteer.

Shingle Project
Donations to replace exterior building wood shingles and install soffit have reached $17,563 vs. goal of $20,000. We are only $2437 short of goal! Thank you to the 61 members who have donated to-date. Please consider donating to this project if you are financially able to do so. Total project cost is estimated between $50,000 and $70,000. Thank you in advance.

New Members
Please welcome new members Mark Flannery, Kenneth Weeks, Stephan Kaak, Ronald Gruber, Gary Alwan, Raymond Albright, Steven Lawless, Larry McMasters

Vets Steak Fry
I am looking for someone to coordinate this event with getting the food from the supplier to the home for the vets it will be around 4th of July. Please email me about this if you can help me out.

West Peoria 4th of July Parade
Looking for someone to chair the 4th of July parade west Peoria talk to Chuck.

Celebration of Life
They are having a celebration of life for Buster Robinson at Detwiller Park on June 8th 1-3, bring a side dish and whatever you want to drink.

Joe Payne
Secretary

05/13/2024

Do you think any of our members would do this? LOL

05/03/2024

This Friday, we will be serving the famous fried chicken or opt for the chicken strips. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $6,070. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

GOLF NEWS
Wednesday Couples golf will start May 1st. Any questions about this contact Becky Rogy at 309-251-7129

Dues and Membership Cards
If you have paid your dues, your 2024 membership card is available for pickup at the club, simply ask the bartender. A word about dues an optional contribution on your dues statement is a donation to the Elks National Foundation, or, ENF. This affiliated organization does many charitable works with that money. Further, at our lodge, we receive grants from the ENF and state Illinois Elks Association because we donate the minimum, per capita amount to the ENF. In other words, for every dollar YOU donate to the ENF our Lodge will have to donate that much less to qualify for our yearly grants. We use that grant money to help fund our annual XMAS Baskets, Veterans Steak Dinner, Veterans food donation, and our Honor Flight donations. So, please consider adding $10.00 to your dues and specify ENF as the recipient. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Cleaning Help
The club is looking for one or two volunteers to clean the club on Saturday mornings. Contact Randy Kleist to volunteer.

Shingle Project
Donations to replace exterior building wood shingles and install soffit have reached $14,921 vs. goal of $20,000. We are only $6,079 short of goal! Thank you to the 45 members who have donated to-date. Please consider donating to this project if you are financially able to do so. Total project cost is estimated between $50,000 and $70,000. Thank you in advance.

New Members
Please welcome new members Carla Fleming, Thomas Teaful, Rick Lehew, Megan Falkener, Meghan Kamin, Kenneth Fletcher

Kentucky Derby
Come on out and bring a friend with a finger food to share. May 4th bet on your favorite horse. Show off your best derby hat as you bet on horses. Party starts at 4pm.

Vets Steak Fry
I am looking for someone to coordinate this event with getting the food from the supplier to the home for the vets it will be around 4th of July. Please email me about this if you can help me out.

Joe Payne
Secretary

04/30/2024

Couple of our members handing out snack bags for this mornings Honor Flight. Thanks Guys!

04/24/2024

This Friday, we will be serving the famous tenderloin sandwiches or if you would like to opt for the cheeseburger go for it. We also have music provided 7-9pm by Taylor Bruninga. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $5,830. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

GOLF NEWS
Wednesday Couples golf will start May 1st. Any questions about this contact Becky Rogy at 309-251-7129

Dues and Membership Cards
If you have paid your dues, your 2024 membership card is available for pickup at the club, simply ask the bartender. A word about dues an optional contribution on your dues statement is a donation to the Elks National Foundation, or, ENF. This affiliated organization does many charitable works with that money. Further, at our lodge, we receive grants from the ENF and state Illinois Elks Association because we donate the minimum, per capita amount to the ENF. In other words, for every dollar YOU donate to the ENF our Lodge will have to donate that much less to qualify for our yearly grants. We use that grant money to help fund our annual XMAS Baskets, Veterans Steak Dinner, Veterans food donation, and our Honor Flight donations. So, please consider adding $10.00 to your dues and specify ENF as the recipient. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Cleaning Help
The club is looking for one or two volunteers to clean the club on Saturday mornings. Contact Randy Kleist to volunteer.

Shingle Project
Donations to replace exterior building wood shingles and install soffit have reached $14,921 vs. goal of $20,000. We are only $6,079 short of goal! Thank you to the 45 members who have donated to-date. Please consider donating to this project if you are financially able to do so. Total project cost is estimated between $50,000 and $70,000. Thank you in advance.

New Members
Please welcome new members Carla Fleming and Kenneth Fletcher

Kentucky Derby
Come on out and bring a friend with a finger food to share. May 4th bet on your favorite horse. Show off your best derby hat as you bet on horses. Party starts at 4pm.

Joe Payne
Secretary

04/17/2024

This Friday, we will be serving the famous spaghetti with garlic and salad. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $5,661. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

GOLF NEWS
Wednesday Couples golf will start May 1st. Any questions about this contact Becky Rogy at 309-251-7129

Dues and Membership Cards
If you have paid your dues, your 2024 membership card is available for pickup at the club, simply ask the bartender. A word about dues an optional contribution on your dues statement is a donation to the Elks National Foundation, or, ENF. This affiliated organization does many charitable works with that money. Further, at our lodge, we receive grants from the ENF and state Illinois Elks Association because we donate the minimum, per capita amount to the ENF. In other words, for every dollar YOU donate to the ENF our Lodge will have to donate that much less to qualify for our yearly grants. We use that grant money to help fund our annual XMAS Baskets, Veterans Steak Dinner, Veterans food donation, and our Honor Flight donations. So, please consider adding $10.00 to your dues and specify ENF as the recipient. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Cleaning Help
The club is looking for one or two volunteers to clean the club on Saturday mornings. Contact Randy Kleist to volunteer.

Shingle Project
Donations to replace exterior building wood shingles and install soffit have reached $13,921 vs. goal of $20,000. We are only $6,079 short of goal! Thank you to the 45 members who have donated to-date. Please consider donating to this project if you are financially able to do so. Total project cost is estimated between $50,000 and $70,000. Thank you in advance.

New Members
Please welcome new members Thomas Teuful, Rick Lehew, Megan Falkner and Meghan Kamin.

Kentucky Derby
Come on out and bring a friend with a finger food to share. May 4th bet on your favorite horse. Show off your best derby hat as you bet on horses. Party starts at 4pm.

Joe Payne
Secretary

04/10/2024

Get a group together for Cantons 1st Annual Golf Scramble.

The Canton Elks will be having our 1st Annual Golf Outing, June 15th at the Weematuk Golf Course. Entry fee is $300 a team and that includes lunch at Weematuk and a steak supper at the Elks that evening. All proceeds go to Elks National Foundation and the Charity Account. Sign up sheets are available at the Elks or you can call the numbers attached to sign up sheet.

04/04/2024

This Friday, we will be serving the famous fried chicken along with sides. So, come on out to the club and bring a friend, support the club, and enjoy yourself. We will be selling 50/50 tickets, pull-tabs, and we will also conduct the Friday Night Drawing. The pot is currently at $5,321. Maybe hit a jackpot on the video poker machines.

Dues and Membership Cards
If you have paid your dues, your 2024 membership card is available for pickup at the club, simply ask the bartender. I will be passing out cards and collecting dues this Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A word about dues an optional contribution on your dues statement is a donation to the Elks National Foundation, or, ENF. This affiliated organization does many charitable works with that money. Further, at our lodge, we receive grants from the ENF and state Illinois Elks Association because we donate the minimum, per capita amount to the ENF. In other words, for every dollar YOU donate to the ENF our Lodge will have to donate that much less to qualify for our yearly grants. We use that grant money to help fund our annual XMAS Baskets, Veterans Steak Dinner, Veterans food donation, and our Honor Flight donations. So, please consider adding $10.00 to your dues and specify ENF as the recipient. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Joe Payne
Secretary