Neepawa Elks celebrate 60 years

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Published on Friday, January 15, 2016

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The Neepawa Elks of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Canada celebrated their 60th anniversary at the end of 2015. 

The Neepawa Elks was instituted on Nov. 3, 1955 and they celebrated their anniversary on Dec. 9 with a supper and “birthday cake”.

Charter member Merv Drayson, who has been a resident at Elks Manor since it opened and an Elks member for 60 years, had the honor of cutting the cake. He also received a pin commemorating his 60 years of membership. Drayson is a Past President of the Manitoba Elks Association and has held all of the offices in the Neepawa Elks Lodge.

Donna Schmall and Don Murray also received pins for 50 years of membership each. Schmall is a Past Honoured Royal Lady of the Neepawa Royal Purple and is presently on the Neepawa Elks Manor Board of Directors.

The Neepawa Elks support local charities by selling Elks cash calendars and catering to meals in the Elks Manor. They support activities for kids and youth and put up a scholarship for a Grade 12 student each year at NACI.

The Elks meet once a month in the Elks Manor and are always open for new members.