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General Information

Meetings 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:30 PM

Buffet meals on Wednesdays and Fridays, plus orders from menu.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

At the June 7, 2010, meeting, the Lodge voted to change summer hours to:

Between June 1 and August 31:

• Sunday: 3:00- 7:00. The Lodge will "hard close" at 9:00, regardless of number of members present.

• Monday- Thursday: 3:00- 9:00

• Friday and Saturday: 3:00- 11:00

Every day but Sunday, if 3 or more members are present at the posted closing time, the Lodge may stay open. In no event shall the Lodge remain open after 1:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday or midnight Sunday.

We resume normal hours on September 1.

• Monday - Friday: 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

• Saturday: 12:00 noon-11:00 p.m.

• Sunday: 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

If 3 or more members are present at closing, the Lodge can remain open later.

Our lodge takes extreme pride being known as one of the leaders in our community in charitable work and contributions. We are the proud sponsors of numerous youth organizations and functions and have awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships yearly for the past 12 years, with $13,250 going to local seniors in 2007 alone. We proudly sponsor many veteran causes and functions. Chillicothe Lodge 656 is widely known in our local area as being the front runner in generosity when it comes to helping our community members in need of help. Our current building was built in 1996 and is available for rental.

Officers

2010 Elks Lodge Officers

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Pictured above: Officers 2010; Pictured below: Citizen, Elk and Officer of the Year (C-T Photos)

2010 - 2011 Lodge Officers:

• Exalted Ruler - Keith Kepner
• Leading Knight - Mike Colgan
• Loyal Knight - Brenda Trager
• Lecturing Knight - Carl McBee
• Secretary - Steve Palmer
• Treasurer - Steve Howe
• Tiler - Brett Romeiser
• Chaplain - Martha Berry
• Inner Guard - Lanny Dixon
• 5 Year Trustee - Mike Thompson
• 4 Year Trustee - Brian Anderson
• 3 Year Trustee - Kerby Vulgamott
• 2 Year Trustee - Bryan Rouchka
• 1 Year Trustee - Frank Chaney

2009 Elks Lodge Officers

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• Exalted Ruler – Bill Tharp

• Leading Knight – Keith Kepner

• Loyal Knight – Carl McBee

• Lecturing Knight – John Meneely

• Treasurer – Steve Howe

• Secretary – Brandie Ponting

• Tiler – Mike Thompson

• 5 year Trustee – Brian Anderson

• 4 year Trustee – Kerby Vulgamott

• 3 year Trustee – Bryan Rouchka

• 2 year Trustee – Frank Chaney

• 1 year Trustee – Darren Lauhoff

• Esquire – Everett Shipp

• Inner Guard – Lanny Dixon

• Chaplain – Brenda Trager

Installation and Awards Banquet 04 06 09

2008 Elks Lodge Officers

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2007 Elks Lodge Officers

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Location

US 65 (Washington Street) to Ryan Lane
Turn East at Post Office
Go 3 Blocks to Elks Lodge
Use South Door

401 Harvester Road, P.O. Box 377
Chillicothe, MO 64601

The Elks' Mission

To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.