

Elks 150th Anniversary Merchandise
If you are interested in purchasing any Elks 150th anniversary merchandise, the authorized vendor is D. Turin and their merchandise can be found here.

A Special Thanks
My Dear Mississippi Elks family, On behalf of my entire family, I would like to thank you all for your kind words of condolence, your thoughts and your prayers. We have been overwhelmed by the love and respect that has been shown for Mike. He was a great Elk but an even better husband and father. From attending the funeral from lodges far away, to special memorials honoring his name, to generous donations made to ENF in his memory, your gestures have been as great as the size


Elks Kids Camp At Capacity
We have reached capacity for the June session for the Elks Kids Camp and can not accept any more registrations. This is unfortunate, but it is a really good problem to have. Hopefully, with this kind of response we can schedule additional camps in the future.


Executive Order
Troy M. Nobles Hattiesburg, Mississippi Lodge No. 599 34 Elms Court Hattiesburg, MS 39402-8508 Pursuant to the authority of Article IV Section 9 of the Constitution and with the recommendation of State Sponsor Michael F. Smith, Past Grand Exalted Ruler and due to the untimely passing of Michael K. Gordon, Sr., I hereby APPOINT you to complete the unexpired term of Special Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the State of Mississippi. This action will be effective on the date of thi

Commemorative Armbands
The Biloxi Lodge is now selling armbands in honor of Special Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Michael K. Gordon. Proceeds will go towards ENF in Mike’s memory. Orders for these commemorative armbands will be taken until June 11, 2018, and are only $6 each. To place an order please contact John Vanek at (228) 355-9331 or by email at mselksdap@gmail.com. If you are going to National Convention we intend to wear these to show our solidarity in honoring a great man, a distinguished Elk

Lodge of Sorrow
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Special Deputy GER Mike Gordon. He was the shining example of Elkdom, a mentor, a leader and most importantly a friend. May light perpetual shine upon him, until the morning breaks and the shadows flee away. Please keep his wife Bonnie, daughter Michelle, son Michael and family in your prayers. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 15th at 9:30 AM at the First Baptist Church (407 Main Street) in Greenville, Mississippi wit


2018 State Convention
Grand Lodge Secretary Bryan Klatt visited us at our convention and gave a wonderful speech. Bryan and his wife Sue were both very friendly, and a lot of fun to be around. True examples of the phrase 'Best People on Earth'. We were also very honored to have our State Sponsor PGER Mike Smith and wife Sandra as well as our SDGER Mike Gordon and wife Bonnie in attendance. SDGER Mike Gordon received The President's Lifetime Achievement Award for National and Community Service fro


ENF Update May 2018
Hello my fellow Elks. I hope this article finds everyone in good health and in good spirits. I am proud to report that Mississippi came in fourth place in the nation for per capita giving for elks national foundation. I would like to thank each member and each lodge for all of their fundraising efforts this year. Gulfport lodge came in first place in our state with $39.43 per person in giving this year. Vicksburg lodge came in second place with $30.20 per person. Pascagoula l