Lodge Newsletter – The Whisperings

This Week’s Events Mar 17 – Mar 24

  • Bar Hours: Mon Wed Thur Fri 3pm-7pm.
  • Sun: HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY and wishing you the luck of the Irish! Last night’s dinner & celebration was a great success with a big crowd, over 200 dinners served! Sunday Breakfast – 9am-11:30am  $13 (+$3 for pancakes). COME FOR THE GREEN!
  • Mon: (sorry no Pasta Night)
  • Wed: Burger Night  5pm-7pm  Regulars $13. Special $15: Patty Melt
  • Thu: Elks 901 hosts Petaluma Chamber of Commerce 4:30 – 6:30 
    Town Hall Meeting 7pm
    To discuss and inform the membership regarding a need to change the structure of the Elks Hall Association of Petaluma (the annual Hall Association meeting will be on March 28 – see  below for details)  Bring your questions and comments.
    Your participation is critical to the future of the Lodge.
  • Sat: St. Patrick’s Dinner  — see below for details
  • Sun: Sunday Breakfast – 9am-11:30am  $13 (+$3 for pancakes). 

WEEKLY EBLASTS to all members: Are you getting the latest event info each week? If not, email webmaster@elks901.org.

Be sure to pay your dues by March 1 and get your Early Bird Sticker! You can mail a check or pay online (3.5% fee — If you don’t want to login, you can make a “quick payment” with just your member # including two leading zeros!).

Want to get involved? Volunteers needed: Cooks, prep cooks kitchen help, dishwasher,  set up, servers, clean  up, cashier, and bartenders! No experience needed. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Bonnie Koagedal at bonnie@koagedalproperties.com or 707-480-6224.

Upcoming Events – Mark your Calendars!

  • Mar 21: Elks 901 hosts Petaluma Chamber of Commerce BUSINESS AFTER HOURS   Chamber members will enjoy a tour of the Lodge with information on Event Rentals, RV spaces, and the Elks. Light Snacks & No-Host Bar 4:30PM – 6:30PM. Chair: Bonnie Koagedal
  • Mar 21: 7pm: Town Hall Meeting
    To discuss and inform the membership regarding a need to change the structure of the Elks Hall Association of Petaluma (the annual Hall Association meeting will be on March 28 – see  below for details)
    Bring your questions and comments.
    Your participation is critical to the future of the Lodge.
  • Mar 25: Next House & Trustees Meeting 6:30pm
  • Mar 28: Next Lodge Meeting 7pm.
  • Mon Mar 25: Paint Nite at the Elks  6pm-8pm   
    SOLD OUT Theme: Bunny Butt in Flower Pot  $30
    Limited walk-ins accepted. 
  • Mon Mar 25: final Monday Night Pasta 5pm – 7pm Chicken Alfredo over egg noodles, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread $15.00. Or Alfredo Sauce over Egg Noodles, Salad and Bread $13.00 Side order of Bread $3.00
  • Thu Mar 28: Dinners on Us — FREE to Members 
    (WITH RESERVATION and in good standing) Spouses & Guests $16. RESERVATIONS for dinner required by Mon Mar 25 (very limited at door). NEW TIME 5:30pm Dinner & Presentation. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, salad, and dessert. LODGE MEETING immediate follows.
  • Apr 6: Installation of Officers Come Celebrate New Officers for 2024-2025
    – 4:00PM Installation Ceremony
    – 5:00PM Appetizers & No Host Cocktails
    – 6:00PM Dinner followed by Dancing
    Menu: • BBQ Steak with Creamy Garlic Shrimp • Twice Baked Potato • Roasted Vegetables • Caesar Salad & French Roll • Cheesecake.  Dress: Business Casual. For all Elk Members and Their Family & Guests
    $35 per person Tickets Presale Only by 3/29
  • Wed Apr 10: NEW ! Birthday Cake for the Month  Beginning in April, every 2nd Wednesday we’ll share a cake on Burger Night to celebrate all our fellow Elk’s birthdays. Come see how many candles we can light.
  • Thu Apr 18: Trivia & Pizza  Trivia Activities begin 6:15PM.  Pizza served 5-7pm  . Personal Pizza with a side salad for $15. Choose: – Plain cheese  – Pepperoni or ground Sausage  – Veggies (onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives)
  • Sat Apr 20: Elks 901 will again be serving Tri-Tip sandwiches to raise funds for the Lodge. Volunteers needed for setup, prep, and at the booth. Contact Wayne Wilson, wwilson-elks901@outlook.com, 707-799-5094
  • Apr 27 & 28: Craft Faire at the Elks • FREE ADMISSION • ALL INDOORS• OPEN TO THE PUBLIC !
    Over 70 vendors, something different each day. Come enjoy the day and bring a friend! A fun way to shop for gifts, local atisan crafts,  hand-crafted items, unique goods, and holiday decor, rain or shine. Be amazed and enjoy fresh pastries & coffee, hot dogs, sodas and more. 

See the FULL CALENDAR here.

Membership

Register for an Elks.org Account

  • Visit elks.org
  • Click the Register Link in the upper right-hand corner
  • Read the term of Service and accept.
  • Fill and submit the form.

Volunteers  – We need you!

We are looking for volunteers to help on committees or even chair a committee. It’s not a lot of time but can make a difference in our lodge!

We depend on our volunteers every day — and we have fun working together! Signup to be a Volunteer

Help our Veterans

When you are out shopping, don’t forget our Veterans!

Please pick up a few items for the Veterans residing at the Yountville Veterans Home. Together we Elks can help improve their quality of life.

View the Yountville Veterans wish list

Our tribute to the fallen 13 soldiers
who gave their lives to save ours!

Our tribute to the fallen 13 soldiers


Reservations are required for special events (not for regular weekly events) to help control food cost – Visit the Store to Buy Tickets

RV Park Reservation

Reservations are required (RV Park is for Elks and their guests ONLY). Make an RV Reservation

RV Phone: (707) 241-0566.

RV Email: rv@elks901.org

Purple Pig

Elks Care, Elks Share!

Feed your purple pig and bring it to the lodge on your next visit!

Elks National Foundation

Public service is an integral part of being an Elk. In keeping with this tradition, Elks create and participate in many programs to better their communities and demonstrate that Elks Care – Elks Share! Learn more about ENF

Become an Organ Donor

Donate Life

Transplantation is one of the most remarkable success stories in the history of medicine. But despite continuing advances in medicine and technology, the need for organs and tissue is vastly greater than the number available for transplantation. Transplantation gives hope to thousands of people with organ failure and provides many others with active and renewed lives. To learn more, please visit Donate Life

Elkdom

Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up.

Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Learn more about the Elks