Veterans Programs

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Welcome to the Web page dedicated to Veterans in the state of Minnesota. Use the information on this page for information on Veterans programs in Minnesota.

Our Mission
"So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them."

Our Programs
Many of our local lodges have a variety of programs and events in support of our military veterans as well as active military personnel. You can contact your local Elks lodge to find out specifics. Our programs include (but are not limited to) the following:
  • Adopt A Veteran: Providing friendship and assistance to local vets. More info
  • Welcome Home Kits: Providing items helping homeless veterans move into a new home. More info
  • Veterans Day Events: Including free meals, recognition and appreciation on veterans day
  • VA Visits: Visits to the local VA hospital or VA home to socialize, play games and provide companionship
  • VA Leather Program: Takes donated deer hides and provides leather gloves for vets in wheelchairs as well as provides a means for veterans to transform the hides in to leather bag activity kits. More Info

2020 Calendar
  • April 28-30, 2020: Camp Ripley Veterans Turkey Hunt Registration (Cancelled due to Corona Virus)
  • June 4-6, 2020: Trolling for Troops at Camp Ripley (Cancelled due to Corona Virus)
  • October 6-8, 2020: Fall Veterans Deer Hunt at Camp Ripley  (register at www.mnvetsoutdoors.org)

All dates are tentative as military activities/training take precedence so they are subject to change.
For more information on any of these events or our veterans programs, please contact Tom Kramin at vets@mnelks.org
History
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