Elk of the Year – Marina Brackel

Congratulations to Marina Brackel, our Bismarck-Mandan Lodge #1199 Elk of the Year!

Marina was given this award at the Installation of Officers in late March, and will now compete at the state level for the North Dakota Elks Association Elk of the Year award.

From walking in a parade for Elks Drug Awareness to spending an entire weekend helping at our burger, brat and beer stand during the McQuade Softball Tournament to shagging balls at Soccer Shoots, Marina is there and is always willing to lend a hand. She may be soft-spoken, but her acts of kindness and her spirit towards Elkdom speak well for her character.

Marina is an exemplar of our motto that “Elks Care, Elks Share.” Best of luck at the State Convention, Marina! We are proud of you!

Andrea Edstrom Frank, Exalted Ruler