The South District welcomes Jim and Julia Hurst!

After many hours of planning and preparation, the agenda for the State President's Visit to the South District is now on the Florida Elks website. Click here to see the events and download the form to buy tickets. (Scroll down to the South District Visitation details.) Ginger and Pat will also have the forms available in the office. No tickets will be distributed for these events - just check in when you arrive and pick up your table assignment but reservations are a must!

It will be a fun filled weekend.

Friday, August 27

Meet and greet the Presidential Party at the Holiday Inn Express on Kendall Drive, then head up to North Miami for dinner. Kim Bankston will play during and after dinner. Tropical casual - no shorts or t-shirts.

Saturday, August 28

Start the day off with a little culture by visiting the Lowe Museum on the University of Miami campus, then it's on to the South Miami Lodge for lunch. Casual attire.

After a brief rest in the late afternoon, the festivities will resume at 948 with an old-fashioned USO dance. This one is either cocktail attire or military dress.

See details on the Florida Elks website or in the August edition of the 948 Reporter.

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105 Years Ago

Happy Birthday 948 !!

On July 13th, 1905, a Thursday, 22 citizens of what was then slightly more than a jungle outpost on the edge of the bay took an oath to become members of The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, thus the beginning of Miami Lodge 948. William Mark Brown, Miami's 1st banker, was installed as it's 1st Exalted Ruler (his presence still exists in The Lodge Room) . The city's leaders declared that "the Elks will be influential and beneficial to the city". It goes without saying that indeed Miami Elks Lodge 948 has proven to be just that. It makes you feel good to be a member !

(Above photo is the 1st building constructed by 948. Completed in 1913 at a cost of $29, 340.22 & located at the NE corner of Flagler St & NE 3rd Ave. 3rd floor was added in 1922)