September was a wonderfully busy month for the High Point Elks lodge # 1155, from the first weekend of the NFL season being celebrated with our annual tailgate party under the shelter, to the final weekend of the pool being open, to Elk’s history being made, we had a lot happening. I hope you and/or your family had a chance to enjoy some time at the lodge this past month. Let’s “dive” right in and start with the terrific final weekend we had at the pool. The weather was great for the long weekend, and the deck was very active as everyone was trying to squeeze in the last few days of sun and fun and our Pool committee did a wonderful job again with the cookout on Labor day for all to enjoy.

Less than a week later we had a big crowd of NFL fans under the pool shelter to enjoy the start of the NFL season with our traditional week 1 tailgate party. We even had a visit from a former star NFL player!!! Every year it seems to grow and grow and we had no less than 6 TV’s to cover everyone’s favorite teams, and the outside grill was going for people to cook whatever their hearts desired. Thanks to Tom Day, Doug Orcutt, Stewart McGlaughlin, Tim Hight and everyone else who pitched in to help set up and/or clean from that fun day.

Speaking of the NFL, I can’t think of a better way to enjoy the games than watching while eating some of Mike’s Famous Wings. Mike Cockerham is once again graciously offering his time and expertise to cook wings every NFL Sunday and this year he has more styles and flavors to choose from than ever before. A word of advice, get there early, as they sell out fast!

Once again your Veteran’s committee went to the VA Hospital and helped cook BBQ for the Veterans and staff. It was a beautiful day and everyone there was very appreciative. I was happy to be a small part of it, and it was an honor for our team “to serve those who served”. Also, our annual Reverse raffle/Drawdown in memory of Mel Foster was very successful as we met our goal and sold all 300 tickets and the night was full of laughs and excitement. Congratulations to all 5 winners!!

Saving the best for last, history was made as High Point Mayor Jay Wagner read a Proclamation at the City Council meeting declaring September 16th as “High Point Elks Lodge # 1155 Day” in recognition of our 110 years of service, commitment and contributions to our city. Myself, along with several of our Officers, Trustees and members were there on behalf of all current and past members to witness this proud and special moment in our Lodge’s history. October is already shaping up to be a busy month with some big events like Trunk or Treat, Thursday Family dinner nights, our 17th Annual Chili Cook Off, the Veteran’s Benefit Car Show, and the NC Elks Fall State Convention that will be held in Clemmons.

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Congratulations to Mark “Vern” Vernon for being named our September Elk of the Month.

I hope to see you at our Lodge soon!!!

Fraternally yours,
Tom Connolly
Exalted Ruler