Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and other Veterans support: Elks across the U.S. have pledged to "Never forget" our veterans. Red Wing # 845 is proud to be a part of a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon community and involved in this effort to provide support to our veterans.
To better support our active as well as retired military members and their families, Red Wing Elks # 845 is constantly looking for ways to get involved. If you have an idea - please contact Lottie Aslakson, our local Veterans chair.
To better support our active as well as retired military members and their families, Red Wing Elks # 845 is constantly looking for ways to get involved. If you have an idea - please contact Lottie Aslakson, our local Veterans chair.
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Flag Retirement Ceremony: Typically held in conjunction with our Veterans Night in early November, Red Wing Elks # 845 with the assistance of Boy Scout Troop 32 conduct the Elks Flag Retirement ceremony to properly retire U.S. flags from service.
Prior to this event, members are invited to bring in flags in need of retirement and Elks members replace worn & torn flags used for the downtown area during holidays with new flags. |
Americanism Essay Contest: Students in grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 are eligible to participate in the Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Ths contest provides students with an opportunity to show their patriotism and support for our country. Each year, the theme changes and challenges students to relay their thoughts in 250 words or less.
In 2014, the theme was "What does Veterans Day mean to me?"
Organized by chair Mary Wooden who worked with schools in Red Wing and Lake City, we were proud to have a State Finalist, Cayanne Korder of Red Wing.
In 2014, the theme was "What does Veterans Day mean to me?"
Organized by chair Mary Wooden who worked with schools in Red Wing and Lake City, we were proud to have a State Finalist, Cayanne Korder of Red Wing.
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Flag Day - June 14: Started by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Flag Day is celebrated on the 14th of June across the United States. In Red Wing, we are fortunate to conduct our ceremony along with our Steak Night at the Izaak Walton along the Mississippi River.
This ceremony is a tremendous reminder of the battles that have been fought to secure our freedom. |
Displaying Flags in Downtown Red Wing during Holidays: Several years ago, budget constraints caused the City of Red Wing to consider discontinuing the practice of flying the American flag during holidays in the city of Red Wing. Red Wing Lodge # 845 and its members adopted this project as one of its Veterans and Community support projects. Ranging from sub-zero days in February to celebrate President's Day to the summer heat at the Fourth of July, Elk members and spouses are proud to fly nearly 150 flags throughout the downtown area of our community to celebrate these events.
If you'd like to volunteer to help, it takes 6-9 people about a half hour to complete the routes. Check our newsletter or calendar to find out when they go up next.
If you'd like to volunteer to help, it takes 6-9 people about a half hour to complete the routes. Check our newsletter or calendar to find out when they go up next.
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Supporting local veteran homes - Hastings, MN is the closest veterans facility to Red Wing. Thanks to the dues of our members, this facility receives a small check monthly from the Elks Grand Lodge to help support some of its social events for veterans who reside there.
In addition, thanks to the generosity of SB Foot Tanning Company in Red Wing, members of our lodge deliver bundles of leather that residents in Hastings and other local veterans homes are able to use for gloves and various craft projects. |
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