Important Update to All-American Lodge Contest Scoring for 2026-2027
Dear District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers,
I would like to bring to your attention an important change announced by the Elks National Foundation (ENF) that will impact the All-American Lodge Contest during the 2026-2027 Lodge year.
The ENF has announced that there will not be a Chair Challenge during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. As a result, the points normally awarded through participation and achievement in the Chair Challenge will not be available this year. Consequently, these points will be removed from the total possible points available in the All-American Lodge Contest.
Since District Deputies serve as the first level of review and judging for the All-American Lodge Contest, it is important that all DDGERs are aware of this change and communicate it to the Lodges within their districts. This will help ensure that Lodge leaders understand the adjustment and do not mistakenly believe they have missed an opportunity to earn points through the Chair Challenge.
The official statement from the ENF includes the following information:
"There will not be a Chair Challenge during the 2026-27 fiscal year.
While Chair Challenge points will not be available to earn this year, the tools for building a broad-based fundraising program at your Lodge are still available. Lodges are encouraged to utilize the ENF Fundraising Guide and Fundraising Chair Dashboard to track progress and strengthen fundraising efforts."
Please share this information with your Lodge leadership teams, particularly Exalted Rulers, Secretaries, ENF Chairs, and Contest Chairpersons, to ensure everyone is working with the most current information.
Thank you for your assistance in communicating this change and for your continued leadership and support of our Lodges.
Fraternally,
Thomas W. Fraker, ASR
Fraternal Committee Chair
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