During the March 3rd Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings awarded the first of two 'Certificate of Honor for Properly Flying the United States Flag Awards' to Creve Coeur Airport.
Pictured L to R - Tim Luby (Past Exalted Ruler), Al Stix, Bob Cameron, Ryan Jennings (Exalted Ruler) - 03/03/25 A New Tradition Begins II
During the March 3rd Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings awarded the second of two 'Certificate of Honor for Properly Flying the United States Flag' Awards to the Creve Coeur Department.
Pictured L to R - Tim Luby (Youth & Shop with Cop Chair + Past Exalted Ruler), Creve Coeur Police Department Officers Pogue & Bedwell, Ryan Jennings (Exalted Ruler) - 03/03/25 Under E.R. Jennings Year #1 the following awards were earned:
Elk of Year - Loren Hewitt, Officer of the Year - Ryan Jennings, Outstanding GER Awards - TBA + TBA, Citizen of the Year - Sandy Schneider, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations - TBA + All American Saint Louis #9Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings with 2024-2025 Elk of the Year Loren Hewitt - 03/03/25Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings Awarded the
2024-2025 Elk of the Year Award to Loren Hewitt
March 3, 2025Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings (L) receiving the 2024-2025 Officer of the Year award from Past Exalted Ruler AJ Ford (L). Note, the Office of the Year award is voted on by the Past Exalted Rulers - 03/03/25The Past Exalted Rulers Awarded the
2024-2025 Officer of the Year Award to Ryan Jennings
March 3, 2025Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings Awarded the 2024-2025 Citizen of the Year Award to Sandy Schneider
Pictured L to R - Ryan Jennings (Exalted Ruler), RC Dixon (History Committee Chair + Past Exalted Ruler), Mick Conley (Esquire + Past Exalted Ruler), Sandy Schneider, Elizabeth Makulec.
March 3, 2025Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings Awarded the
2024-2025 Citizen of the Year Award to Sandy Schneider
March 3, 2025During the March 3rd Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings awarded the Elk of the Month 'February' Certificate to David Koonzce - 03/03/25During the February 24th Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings awarded the Elk of the Month 'January' Certificate to Annie Lorenz - 02/24/25During the January 13th Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Jennings awarded the Elk of the Month 'December' Certificat to Auction Chairman Jessica Spurgin - 01/13/25
2024
The November Elk(s) of the Month Certificate was awarded to Michael & Beth Schnettler - 12/16/24The November Elk(s) of the Month Certificate was awarded to Michael & Beth Schnettler - 12/16/24
Pictures L to R - Todd Streiler Loyal Knight, Michael Schnettler - Site Strategy / Expansion Chairman, Ryan Jennings - Exalted Ruler, Beth Schnettler - Past Exalted Ruler / Drug Awareness / Scholarship The October Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to Mark Burnham - 11/04/24Pictured L to R - Ryan Jennings (Exalted Ruler) with October 'Elk of the Month' Mark Burnham who was vital to the success of the annual Golf Tournament - 11/04/24ENF (Elks National Foundation) Missouri State Award
St. Louis #9 Chairman - Challenge 920 Composite Score in 2023-2024
Douglas McWard - ENF Chairman + Jane (Beth) Schnettler - Exalted Ruler "The Great Heart of Elkdom
October 6, 2024The September Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to Michael Fleishour - 09/16/24September Elk of the Month Fleishour
Pictured L to R, Matt Kinsey (Veterans Committee - Chairman), Micheal Fleishour (Kayak with a Vet - Chairman), Ruan Jennings - Exalted Ruler)The August Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to Secretary Missy Dillon - 08/18/24The July Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to Past Exalted and Pool Co-Chair Mark Gabauer - 08/18/24During the August 15th Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Ryan Jennings awarded the Elk of the Month 'June' Certificate to Matt Kinsey - 08/15/24The May Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to Swim Team power volunteer Alice Marie Wolter - 05/20/24The April Elk(s) of the Month Certificate was awarded to the Paul Voight family - 05/06/24Above is a Certificate presented by E.R. Jennings to Jenn and Paul Voigt May 6th. which reads . . .
“St. Louis Elks Lodge #9 – Elk of the Month – The Paul Voigt Family – April 2024”Under E.R. Schnettler the following awards were earned:
Elk of Year -Jeffrey Milster, Officer of the Year - Michael Schnettler, Outstanding GER Awards - Mark Burnam + Katie Reuther, Citizen of the Year - Brooke Bedwell, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations - Beth Schnettler + All American Saint Louis #9
Americanism Essay Contest #1
February 8th Exalted Ruler Beth Schnettler awarded Leighton Carroll the above which read:
Certificate of Participation * Elks * Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee *
In recognition of your support of the Grand Lodge Americanism Program 2023-2024 Essay Contest "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me" presented to Leighton CarrollIn addition to the Grand Lodge award above, Leighton also won 1st Place in the MEA (Missouri Elks Association) Americanism "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me" Essay contest for Division IV #1of2 - 02/02/24
Americanism Essay Contest #2
February 8th Exalted Ruler Beth Schnettler awarded Elizabth Saleeby the above which read:
Certificate of Participation * Elks * Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee *
In recognition of your support of the Grand Lodge Americanism Program 2023-2024 Essay Contest "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me" presented to Leighton Carroll, dated 01/31/24In addition to the Grand Lodge award above, Elizabeth 'Elle' Saleeby also won 1st Place in the MEA (Missouri Elks Association) Americanism "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me" Essay contest for Division III #2of2Our own 'Elle' Saleeby won 1st Place in the MEA (Missouri Elks Association) Americanism "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me" Essay contest for Division III #2of2February 8th Exalted Ruler Beth Schnettler awarded Natalie Luby the above which read:
Certificate of Participation * Elks * Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee *
In recognition of your support of the Grand Lodge Americanism Program 2023-2024 Essay Contest "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me" presented to Natalie Luby, dated 01/31/24Natalie Luby with her Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Award.
L to R- Jerry Wittenhaur (Americanism Chair), Natalie Luby, Beth Schnettler (Exalted Ruler)2023-2024 Grand Exalted Rulers
Making a Difference Special Citation Is Issued to Beth Schnettler / Exalted Ruler
In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation in the 2023-2024 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
March 18, 2024
NOTE – Special Citations are awarded to Exalted Rulers whose lodge participates in Six (6) or more of the following: 01. Elks Hoop Shoot Program (yes 1) 02. Youth Scholarship Program (yes 2) 03. Achieved $4.80 Elks National Foundation per Member goal plus participation membership by all Lodge Officers, (yes 3) 04. Entry into the All-American Lodge Contest (yes 4) 05. Drug Awareness Program (yes 5) 06. Elks National Youth Week (yes 6) 07. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no) 08. Student of the Month / Year Program (yes 7) 09. Veterans Service and / or Adopt-A-Vet Program (yes 8)The Past Exalted Rulers Awarded the
2023-2024 Officer of the Year to Michael Schnettler
March 18, 2024Exalted Ruler Beth Schnettler Awarded the
2023-2024 Elk of the Year to Jeffrey Milster
March 18, 2024Exalted Ruler Schnettler Awarded the
2023-2024 Citizen of the Year to Brooke Bedwell
March 18th, 2024Exalted Ruler Schnettler Awarded one of her two . . .
2023-2024 Grand Exalted Ruler Outstanding Award(s) to Mark Burnam / Golf Chairman
March 25, 2024Exalted Ruler Schnettler Awarded one of her two . . .
2023-2024 Grand Exalted Ruler Outstanding Award(s) to Katie Reuther / Auction Chairman
March 25, 2024The February Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to the Mick Conley (PDDGER) which read:
" It is my pleasure to award Mick Conley Elk of the Month. Mick has generously given his time and knowledge of St. Louis #9’s history, traditions, and expectations to new members as they go through orientation prior to their initiations. This means being here on Mondays and Sundays for many years. I have had the privilege of assisting Mick in these orientations during my 4 years as an officer. Thank You Mick for helping our new members.”
Beth Schnettler – Exalted Ruler March 4, 2024The January Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to the Bart Castelli which read:
“It is my pleasure to award Bart Castelli Elk of the Month for January, Bart, aka The Godfather, brings great energy and fun each week to the Queen of Hearts. I have witnessed the game at several other lodges, but here is not the audience participation or fun that Bart brings to the floor. Bart takes his role to shuffle the cards very seriously and to that end, even he does not know where the Queen of Hearts is hiding. Joh Bart Catelli as he continues to bring excitement of trying to find the Queen to our lodge.”
Beth Schnettler – Exalted Ruler February 5, 2024The December Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to the Liz Kriegshauser which read:
“It is my pleasure to award Liz Elk of the Month for December. Liz stepped up to help the Christmas Auction Committee. She coordinated efforts by Auxiliary and members to log all the donations into the computer to make it easy for the tracking items. She helped members who put together the baskets and helped with the set up on the Friday prior to the action ”
Beth Schnettler – Exalted Ruler January 8, 2024
2023
The November Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to the Tom Donnelly which read:
“It is with great pleasure to award Tom Donnelly Elk of the Month for his work on Golf and Capital Campaign Committees. Tom’s contributions to these committees have helped them in their successful endeavors "
Beth Schnettler – Exalted Ruler December 4, 2023The October Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to the Jerry Wittenauer which read:
“It is with great pleasure to award Gerald Wittenauer Elk of the Month. Jerry takes care of the trash and cans for recycling from volleyball. He makes sure the firewood is cut for the firepits. He is responsible for raising and lowering the Flag as needed. Jerry works with the Eagle scout projects at the lodge ensuring the scout is doing what is necessary to have a successful project. In addition, Jerry works the Veterans Committee on their various projects "
Beth Schnetter – Exalted ruler November 6, 2023The September Elk of the Month Certificate was awarded to the Michael Fleishour which read:
" It is with great pleasure to award Mike Fleishour Elk of the Month for his outstanding work on Kayak with a Vet. Mike led the veterans volunteers to host a very successful event with Team River Runners. Mike joined the Vet Committee to expand the organizations participating to 33 this year. Mike’s passion for his work with veterans is exemplary "
Beth Schnettler – Exalted Ruler September 18, 2023
Under E.R. Mark Goddard (Term 04/01/22 - 03/31/23)
Under E.R. Goddard the following earned internal lodge awards:
Elk of Year - Doug Wolter, Officer of the Year - David Roeth, Outstanding GER Awards - Loren Hewitt + Doug Wolter, Citizen of the Year - Ryan Jennings, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations - Mark Goddard + All American Saint Louis #9Exalted Ruler Mark Goddard Awarded the
2022-2023 Elk of the Year to Doug Woilter
March 25, 2023The Past Exalted Rulers Awarded the
2022-2023 Officer of the Year to David Roeth
March 25, 2023Exalted Ruler Mark Goddard Awarded the
2022-2023 Citizen of the Year to Brooke Ryan Jennings
March 25, 2023For the 4th consecutive year, the Saint Louis Lodge 9 earned the
Grand Exalted Ruler Making a Difference Special Citation Is Issued to Saint Louis Lodge #9
In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation in the 2022-2023 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
March 25, 2023
NOTE – Special Citations are awarded to Exalted Rulers whose lodge participates in Six (6) or more of the following: 01. Elks Hoop Shoot Program (yes 1) 02. Youth Scholarship Program (yes 2) 03. Achieved $4.80 Elks National Foundation per Member goal plus participation membership by all Lodge Officers, (yes 3) 04. Entry into the All-American Lodge Contest (yes 4) 05. Drug Awareness Program (yes 5) 06. Elks National Youth Week (yes 6) 07. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no) 08. Student of the Month / Year Program (yes 7) 09. Veterans Service and / or Adopt-A-Vet Program (yes 8)During the final Steak Night of the ER Goddard year outgoing Veterans Committee Chairman Brett Mosley received an Award from prior Vets Chairman which read . . .
It is with humble gratitude that on this day March 31, 2023, the members of Saint Louis Elks Lodge #9 Veterans Commitee wish to pay honor and respect to Brett Mosley by conferring special recognition for leadership, commitment, support and service as Chairman of the Committee and furthering its mission to aid Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. His unwavering dedication has helped facilitate our mission and kept the promise of 'As long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them."
Pictured L to R - Steve Milla, John Winkler, Mark Setlich, Brett Mosley, Bob Cameron, David Roeth
Award Presented March 22, 2023RC Dixon (PER) receiving an Award from Mike Polson (Ellisville #2664)
The Esquire to District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
Presented to Bob Dixon For your dedicated time and service to the Elks Lodge for 2022-2023
Presented April 16, 2023David Roeth - Elk of the Month for February - 03/06/23Steve 'Schmitty' and Harry Williams - Elks of the Month for August - 09/12/22 E.R. Goddard with Tim Brennan the Elk of the Month for June - 07/11/22E.R. Goddard the 'Recruitment Award' to E.R. Luby - 05/22/22Mike Egel - Elk of the Month for April - 05/02/22 New Past Exalted Ruler A.J. Ford receiving an 'Eleven O'clock Toast Award' - 04/15/22
Pictured L to R - Mark Gabauer (Past Exalted Ruler), A.J. Ford (Past Exalted Ruler), Alex Stirrat (Pool Chairman)
Under E.R. Aj Ford (Term 04/01/21 - 03/31/22)
Under E.R. Ford the following earned internal lodge awards:
Elk of Year - Alex Stirrat, Officer of the Year - Michael Schnettler. Outstanding GER Awards - Loren Hewitt +Doug Wolter, Citizen of the Year - Nicole Jenkins, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations - Aj Ford + All American Saint Louis #9Exalted Ruler AJ Ford Awarded the
2021-2022 Elk of the Year to Alex Stirrat
March 20, 2022The Past Exalted Rulers Awarded the
2021-2022 Officer of the Year to Michael Schnettler
March 20, 2022Exalted Ruler AJ Ford Awarded the
2021-2022 Citizen of the Year to Nicole Jenkins
March 20, 2022The Missouri Elks Association awarded the
Top Gun Membership Award to Timoth Luby
March 20, 2022For the 3rd consecutive year, the Saint Louis Lodge 9 earned the
Grand Exalted Ruler Making a Difference Special Citation Is Issued to Saint Louis Lodge #9
In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation in the 2021-2022 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
March 20, 2022
NOTE – Special Citations are awarded to Exalted Rulers whose lodge participates in Six (6) or more of the following: 01. Elks Hoop Shoot Program (yes 1) 02. Youth Scholarship Program (yes 2) 03. Achieved $4.80 Elks National Foundation per Member goal plus participation membership by all Lodge Officers, (yes 3) 04. Entry into the All-American Lodge Contest (yes 4) 05. Drug Awareness Program (yes 5) 06. Elks National Youth Week (yes 6) 07. Initiatory Ritualistic Contest (no) 08. Student of the Month / Year Program (yes 7) 09. Veterans Service and / or Adopt-A-Vet Program (yes 8)Outgoing Exalted Ruler AJ Ford being presented a unique 11 o'clock Toast Award for memorizing the Toast and competing in the MEA contest (March 2022) in Jefferson CityE.R. Ford with Sara February's Elk of the Month Sara Moss - 03/07/22
2021 - E.R. Kurt Lord (04/01/20 - 03/31/21)
Under E.R. Lord the following earned internal lodge awards:
Elk of Year - Doug Reuther, Officer of the Year - Beth Schnettler, Outstanding GER Awards - Michael Schnettler + Timothy Luby, Citizen of the Year - David & Dr. Lois Zuckerman, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citation - Kurt Lord + All American Saint Louis #9PER Doug Reuther holding his Elk of the Year Award (L to R) Jerry Hughey (House), Mark Goddard (Secretary), Jo Ann Reuther, Doug Reuther (PER & House Chair), Aj Ford (Leading Knight), Ben Yousef (Board Chair), Dave Roeth (Esquire & Vets Chair), Tim Luby (PER + Membership), Beth Schnettler (Lecturing Knight + Youth Activities), Mike Egel (Treasurer), & Mike Schnettler (Site Strategy)Pictured (L to R) PER Timothy Luby, Exalted Ruler Kurt Lord, Leading Knight AJ Ford, and Secretary Mark Goddard being presented Grand Exalted Ruler Award Pins and Congratulatory letters from E.R. Lord 03/01/21. Letters and Pins achieved by recruiting 3 or more new members last year. Award winners not pictured; Ed Mayuga, Karandeep Puji, and John Winkler (03/02/21)(L to R) P.E.R. Luby, E.R. Lord, & Secretary Goddard. Picture of E.R. Lord presenting Grand Exalted Ruler's watches to Luby & Goddard for recruiting over 12 new members during his year (03/01/21)Leading Knight Ford presenting P.E.R. Luby one the Outstanding Grand Exalted Ruler's AwardsExalted Ruler Kurt Lord presenting the Citizen of the Year award to Dr. Lois & David Zuckmernan of Mentors 4 College ( https://mentors4college.org ). Pictured (L to R) Beth Schnettler (Lecturing Knight), David Zuckerman, Dr. Lois Zuckerman, Kurt Lord (Exalted Ruler) 03/15/21E.R. Lord and P.E.R. Luby with the 2021-2020 Grand Exalted Ruler's Making a Difference Special Citations (3rd Consecutive Year) which were awarded to E.R. Lord + Saint Louis #9Fiscal 2021 Awards Summary: Elk of the Year - Doug Reuther, Officer of the Year - Beth Schnettler Citizen of the Year (Non Member) - Dr. Lois & David Zuckerman, G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation #1 - Michael Schnettler, G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation #2 - Timothy Luby, G.E.R. Special Citation #1 - Saint Louis Lodged #9, G.E.R. Special Citation #2 - Exalted Ruler Kurt Lord, Fraternal Committee Pin - Americanism Essay/Essay Contest Chairman - Beth Schnettler, Fraternal Committee Pin - Facebook Moderator 1 - Loren Hewitt, Fraternal Committee Pin - Facebook Moderator 2 - Sara Moss, Fraternal Committee Pin - Website Moderator - Timothy Luby, G.E.R. Recruiters Watch winner #1 (for recruiting 11 or more new members) - Mark Goddard, G.E.R. Recruiters Watch winner #2 (for recruiting 11 or more new members) - Timothy Luby, G.E.R Award Pin #1 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) - A.J. Ford, G.E.R Award Pin #2 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) - Mark Goddard, G.E.R Award Pin #3 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) - Timothy Luby, G.E.R Award Pin #4 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) - Ed Mayuga, G.E.R Award Pin #5 (for recruiting 3 or more new members) - Karandeep Puji, G.E.R Award Pin #6 (for recruiting 3 or more new embers) - John Winkler
2020 - E.R. Timothy Luby (04/01/19 - 03/31/20)
Under E.R. Luby (Year 2) the following earned internal lodge awards:
Elk of Year - Beth Schnettler, Officer of the Year - Mark Goddard, Outstanding GER Awards - Katie Reuther + Tim Brennan, Citizen of the Year - Kathleen Winkler, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations (Year 2) - Timothy Luby + Saint Louis #9Elk of the Year Beth Schnettler with E.R. LubyOfficer of the Year Mark Goddard with E.R. LubyGrand Exalted Ruler's Service Award winners Tim Brennan & Katie Reuther with E.R. LubyDuring the March 16, 2020 Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Luby announced the following Award winners; Beth Schnettler - Elk of the Year (Youth Activities and Grants Chair), Mark Goddard - Officer of the Year (Lodge Secretary), Kathleen Winkler - Citizen of the Year, Katie Reuther - G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation & Pin (Christmas Auction Chair), Tim Brennan - G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation & Pin (Kayak with a Vet Chair), Timothy Luby - G.E.R. Special Citation (Exalted Ruler), St. Louis Elks Lodge #9 - G.E.R. Special Citation
2019 - E.R. Timothy Luby (04/01/18 - 03/31/19)
Under E.R. Luby the following earned internal lodge awards:
Elk of Year - Pete Makulec, Officer of the Year - Bill Unwin, Outstanding GER Awards - Sara Moss + David Roeth, Citizen of the Year - Officer Doug Manninger, Grand Exalted Ruler Make a Difference Special Citations (Year #1) - Timothy Luby + Saint Louis #9Citizen of the Year Officer Doug Manninger with E.R. LubyFor the 2nd consecutive year, the Exalted Ruler of Saint Louis Lodge 9 earned the
Grand Exalted Ruler Making a Difference Special Citation Is Issued to Timothy R. Luby
In Grateful Recognition of Meritorious Participation in the 2019-2020 Program of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
March 20, 2020During the June 10, 2019 Lodge Meeting Exalted Ruler Luby announced the following Award winners; Pete Makulec - Elk of the Year (Gold, Grants, & Wellness), Bill Unwin - Officer of the Year (Treasurer) Doug Manninger - Citizen of the Year (Shop with a Cop), Sara Moss - G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation & Pin (Entertainment & Newsletter), David Roeth - G.E.R. Outstanding Service Commendation & Pin (Vets Chair) Timothy Luby - G.E.R. Special Citation (Exalted Ruler), St. Louis Elks Lodge #9 - G.E.R. Special Citation
2019 - E.R. Kurt Eggerding (04/01/17 - 03/31/18)
Under E.R. Edderding the following earned internal lodge awards:
Elk of Year to Pete Makulec and the Past Exalted Rulers voted Doug McWard Officer of the Year
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