North Dakota Elks Association’s Elk of the Year

Congratulations, Marina Brackel!

Bismarck-Mandan Elks Lodge member, Marina Brackel, was named the North Dakota Elks Association’s “Elk of the Year” at the Elks State Convention held in Dickinson July 30 – August 1.
The North Dakota State Elk of the Year Award is determined by the recipient’s involvement in local lodge activities, state and grand lodge activities, member spirit, civic activities, and business accomplishments.

Marina has volunteered for many Bismarck-Mandan Elks youth activity events; Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot, Christmas Party. She has also volunteered at the McQuade burger stand, participated in a recent parade, and at the Elks Drug Awareness booth at the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts, to name a few.

Marina has offered to volunteer whenever needed. She is enthusiastic about promoting the good works of the Elks.

Through her acts of kindness and her spirit of volunteerism, Marina has positively impacted our Bismarck-Mandan lodge, our community and the state and national Elks associations. She is an exemplar of the Elks motto “Elks Care, Elks Share.”