Welcome

Welcome to Mount Airy, NC Lodge No. 2061, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America! We are located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Surry County, NC on Elks Drive just off Andy Griffith Parkway (US 52) in Mount Airy, NC. Stop by and join us for some fun and fellowship!

Elks Care. Elks Share!

Although its a small town lodge, Elkdom is very much alive and well in Mount Airy. Between billiards and ping pong in the Rec Room, fun at the pool, and live entertainment in our spacious lounge, there's always something going on at the Mount Airy Lodge.

The B.P.O.E is a national order that spends more than $80,000,000 every year for benevolent, educational and patriotic community-minded programs in such fields as benefitting special needs children, sponsoring Elks National Foundation scholarships, scouting, athletic teams, veterans' works, a national "Hoop Shoot" free-throw contest involving more than 3 million children, physical and occupational therapy programs and patriotic programs.

The youth of our country have always been important to the Order. It is for this reason the Elks Drug Awareness Education Program was launched to warn primary grade students and their parents of the dangers in drug use. Additionally, every lodge observes June 14th as Flag Day, a tradition which the Elks began in 1907 and was later adopted by the Congress as an official observance.

Meetings

Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays except July and August when we meet on the 2nd Thursday only. Meetings are held in the ballroom at 7:00 PM.

Elks Creed

Believe in the goodness in thy self, as well as in others.
Protect childhood with tenderness, old age with respect, cherish with reverence the memory of those who have passed.
Observe faithfully the golden rule.
Enjoy the good things of earth, keep within thee the glorious sunshine of youth and remain always of good cheer.

Veterans Fishin' Mission 2023

Mount Airy Elks Lodge is once again proudly sponsoring the Veterans Fishin' Mission. This program is held annually in Rural Retreat, VA at Cedar Springs Lodge to allow Wounded Warriors and Veterans of all ages to fish for prime trophy trout. Bring your own gear, or, of you'd prefer, use some of our's. Fishing dates are November 13, 14, and 15.

Mount Airy Elks will be providing door prizes for the participants each day. We could use your help in funding for the prizes. If you'd like to help us out, give the lodge a call between 4PM and 8PM at (336) 786-2061

Working Women's Wednesday

Ladies! Drop by the Mount Airy Elks Lodge after work and wind down in our newly redecorated Upper Lounge. There will be wine, cocktails, music, games, TV, and more.

And you don't have to worry about cooking Tina is cooking up her famous wings with all the fixin's! Wing plate for only $8

*The Upper Lounge is a non-smoking facility Guests are Welcome!

Halloween Party!

Spooky times on the Hill! Get those costumes ready and let's PARTY! We're having a DJ / Karaoke from 8 until 10. Costume contest with Ca$h prizes! And there's food too!

We're having quite a spread:

• Cam's Smoked Butts
• Devilish Eggs
• Baked Beans
• Potato Salad
• Rolls

The faults of our members we write upon the sand. Their virtues upon the tablets of Love and Memory.

NC Elks Association - Fall Convention

Register online at NC Elks Convention
Or, download the registration forms here

Beacon Grant to Children's Center

Mount Airy Elks Lodge continues to make sure the children at the Children's Center of NWNC are provided with the necessities, clothing, shoes etc. The Lodge presented a check to The Children's Center to finish off The Elks National Foundation's Beacon Grant that we have used to provide for the Surry and Yadkin Centers for numerous years. Community involvement is our #1 purpose.

Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student Competition

The 2024 application opened on August 1, 2023.

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Awards:

• The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2024 competition.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Ranging from 1,000 per year to 7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
• The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation announced the 500 national winners in April, 2023. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)

NC Elks Nursing Scholarships

The NC Elks Association encourages education in Nursing with its Nursing Scholarship program. The program awards $1000, one year scholarships to the winners.

The student must be in their high school senior year and participating in a school curriculum that involves health care activities. It is not necessary that the student already be accepted for enrollment in a post high school nursing program but he/she must have made application. If the student is not accepted to or pursuing a qualified post high school program in nursing, the award is forfeited.

Full details and application forms are available at NC Elks Nursing Scholarships

Notices

• Be Benevolent and pay your dues, Mount Airy Lodge 2061 and Elkdom needs you. Remember The Elks and all our Charitable work!!!! !!!! Propose a new member or sponsor a reinstatement.
• We NEED the help of our members to make events happen. If you are interested in helping on a committee, please talk to Warren King, Mark Alderman, or any of the officers!
• Upcoming event emails are sent as needed. Please submit your email address to receive updates. Send an email to info@mtairyelks.com

An Elk is never forgotten, never forsaken!

North Carolina State Elks Association

The NCSEA Newsletter June - July 2023 is available. The newsletter provides information from Elks Lodges throughout North Carolina.

NCSEA PER First Annual Golf Tournament entry form

See some of our past projects on the Lodge History page including support of the Children's Center, the Veterans Fishing Mission, a Shelter at Boy Scout Camp Raven Knob, as well as a book donation program.