The members of the North Bay Elks Lodge are opening their doors to the public and inviting everyone to join them for the celebration of their building’s 60th Anniversary and for donating well over $1.5 million dollars to our community. This a great opportunity to see pictures of our current and past members, to view photos of the many events in our history and, to celebrate good cheer with friends and family.
Where: North Bay Elks Lodge – 325 Elks Lane
Date: Saturday September 21, 2019
Time: 10:00 am – City of North Bay Proclamation with Mayor Al McDonald
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Light snacks provided & a spaghetti supper will be available 5:00 – 7:00 pm (Supper cost Adults $10, Kids $5 under 12)
A little about our lodge; The Grand Lodge of the Elks of Canada instituted the North Bay Elks Lodge #25 in 1914, which means the Lodge has 105 years in North Bay. The Lodge history is somewhat blurry, but in 1934 during the Great Depression, the charter was surrendered due to a both a lack of funds and members. In August of 1953 our Lodge requested to be reinstated and in 1954 The Grand Lodge of Canada granted our request and we received our charter effective 1953, with the same Lodge #25. In the mid 50’s our members put together a financial plan to obtain property and build a Lodge with revenue abilities. In 1959 the small hall opened for business. During this period construction continued on the large hall and members quarters. It has now been 60 years since our Lodge has been open and operating. Grant Devine, one of our long-time members, worked on the construction of our Lodge and he and his wife Shirley had their wedding reception here. Grant and Shirley are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year and Grant lights up every time he walks into the small hall as it holds a life time of memories for him. Our current membership is proud of what was started and what we have been able to maintain.
We hope that you and your family will consider joining us to celebrate this milestone in our building and our memories of 60 years.
Sincerely,
Brian Krauskopf – President/ Exalted Ruler