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Full-On Fidelity Club

by Ashley Hart
Donor Services Coordinator

My first visit to St. Louis was full of firsts. It was the first time I was persuaded to ride to the top of the Arch, where I experienced extreme nausea and claustrophobia as I peered out of a tiny window to view the expansive Mississippi River and St. Louis landscape. It was the first time I rode a Bird electric scooter, flying 13 MPH down Washington Avenue trying to catch a breeze with 90 percent humidity. It was my first time inside Busch Stadium where we had our Donor Event; the only thing missing was the Cardinals! And best of all, it was my first time at the Elks National Convention, where I was proud to celebrate the Elks’ first membership gain in 39 years.

If you were anywhere near the ENF Booth, you may have heard a bell toll. Over the weekend, we went #FullOnFidelityClub and signed up more than 60 Elks for our monthly giving program—honoring those who made their commitment by ringing the bell (as seen in the photo to the left) and passing out ENF swag bags (also in said photo).

Several Fidelity Club members were also inspired to increase their monthly donation after hearing Lou Sulsberger, then Chair of the ENF Board, share why he joined the ENF Fidelity Club at Opening Ceremonies. Find out why monthly donors are the MVPs of the ENF by checking out my pre-Convention blog post!

If you missed out on all the fun in St. Louis, there’s still time to hop on the bandwagon and join the Fidelity Club today! Start your monthly gift here, and you’ll be among our most dedicated ENF friends. Plus, I’ll send you a special membership card sticker just for joining us!

Give to the ENF with ease. Donors who join the ENF Fidelity Club, the ENF’s monthly giving program, have their names listed on our website and receive a special pin. To learn more about participating in the Fidelity Club, please visit enf.elks.org/FidelityClub.

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