Elks Lodge Building Renovation Raffle Fundraiser

The October Progressive Raffle Winner was Nels Swandal. On October 17th, he received a bountiful Bobcat/Griz Sports basket, which included three tickets for the November game and lots of swag. All the folks that bought a ticket maintain their chance to win for each of the monthly drawings through June 2026. Even when you win, your ticket goes back into the pot so you can win more than once!

Coming up in November the prize will be a Tom & Jerry’s basket. Perhaps you are not familiar with this traditional Christmas-time drink. It is a variant of eggnog, but served hot and known for its rich, frothy, marshmallow-like texture. The drink is unrelated to the cartoon characters and actually predates them by about a century, attributed to British journalist Pierce Egan in the 1820s.

This special raffle fundraiser benefits the Building Renovation Project for major renovations to make the building fully functional so that the organization can continue and better serve the community. Phase one will include updates to the building’s electrical infrastructure and renovating the Club Room. 

Other upcoming prizes included themed gift baskets and various other prizes like; a load of gravel, a Chico Hot Springs two-night stay, 200 pounds of beef and five balcony seats for viewing the July 2, 2026 Rodeo Parade. 

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased in town at the Elks Lodge, American Legion, RX Coffee, Silo Coffee, State Farm Henderickson, Pura Vida 406 and The Office. Drawings will take place at the lodge on the third Friday of each month at 7 pm. You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket, need not be present to win and you do not need to be a member to participate in the raffle.

Direct cash donations can be made through the drop box at the Lodge. Please make checks out to “Livingston Elks” and be mailed to Livingston Elks #246, PO Box 532, Livingston, MT 59047. Any donations will be credited to the campaign “Giving Wall” and larger donations may qualify donors to name a room in the Lodge. Please consider helping to bring the lodge building up to modern standards. 

For more information or to donate toward a prize basket please call: John Gannon at 406-581-5477, Joan Bozlee at 406-220-0083, or the Elks Lodge at 406-222-2511.