FYI:

• 4/1 ENF Fundraising Chairs must register themselves every year through the ENF Fundraising Chairs homepage: enf.elks.org/volunteers
• 4/1 ENF Learning Center is available to all registered ENF Fundraising Chairs upon online registration
• 4/1 ENF Chair Challenge guidelines can be viewed on enf.elks.org/volunteers
• 4/20 Hoop Shoot national finals in Chicago, Illinois
• 4/30 FSEA announces State All-American Lodge winners

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 4/1 Lodges to submit entries for GL Contest “A” – State All-American Lodge to DDGER (postmarked by 4/1)
• 4/1 State Drug Awareness Chair to submit state winning Drug Awareness essay, poster and video to GL National DAP Director
• 4/1 ENF Beacon, Spotlight and Freedom Grant applications available on GL website

Freedom Grant applications will close after 1,000 are awarded. For more on this year's Freedom Grant guidelines, visit elks.org/sharedelksorg/vets/2024-25FreedomGrantFlyer.pdf

• 4/1 ENF Gratitude Grant applications available on GL website to lodges that have met the prior year’s GER giving goal (as of 3/31/24) (ENF anticipates completing the ENF donations by April 10, so this may not show available until then if your final ENF donation was received in March.)

• 4/1 ENF Impact Grant intents open
• 4/1 Deadline for District VPs to submit list of District Chairs to FSEA Secretary

• 4/1 Lodge Membership Report automatically filed via CLMS2

• 4/12 Deadline for hospitality room reservations through FSEA for 2024 state convention

• 4/15 Lodges to complete FSEA online committee reporting for the quarter ending 3/31

• 4/15 Deadline to order plaques through FSEA for presentation at state convention

• 4/15 State Lodge Activities Chair to receive GL Contest “A” – State All-American Lodge from DDGERs (postmarked by 4/15)

• 4/22 Deadline to reserve a room for state convention at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida, by 5 p.m.
• 4/30 State Lodge Activities Chair to submit state winning entries for GL Contest “A” – State All-American Lodge to GL Fraternal Committee Member (postmarked by 4/30)
• 4/30 Lodges to submit state convention delegate names to FSEA
• 4/30 Lodge Secretaries to submit their state membership report and dues payment to FSEA
• 4/30 Lodges to submit their names of deceased members (April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024) for the state convention memorial program to FSEA

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 4/15 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 4/15 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 4/19 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 4/29 Form RT-6 – report wages for prior quarter to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 4/30 Form 941 – report wages for prior quarter to U.S. Treasury
• 4/30 Deposit FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) tax for prior quarter to U.S. Treasury (Quarterly deposits of federal unemployment insurance tax is required when cumulative amount owed exceeds $500.)  

Statutes:

• April – Installation of officers (§12.010)
• April – Appoint statutory committees (§13.020)
• April – Secretary report to lodge (§12.050)
• April – Trustee report and BUDGET to lodge (§12.070)

FYI:

5/23-25 State convention – Rosen Centre – Orlando, Florida

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 5/1 Lodges to submit annual Charity Report and per capita dues and assessment payment to Grand Secretary
• 5/1 ENF Emergency Education Grant applications available on GL website
• 5/15 DDGERs to submit checklist to Grand Secretary for GER’s Certificate of Appreciation for DDGER

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 5/1 Annual report listing officers to Florida Secretary of State
• 5/15 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 5/15 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 5/17 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)

Statutes:

• May 1 – Lodge annual membership and charity report due with dues payment to GL May 1 (§16.010 – Subject to $100 fine)

FYI:

• 6/2-8 Summer Camp staff training
• 6/9-15 Summer Camp Week 1
• 6/16-22 Summer Camp Week 2
• 6/23-29 Summer Camp Week 3
• 6/30-7/6 Summer Camp Week 4

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 6/14 Flag Day (Mandatory Service – Sec. 2.030)
• 6/15 Deadline for lodges to submit request form for GL GER Award Pins – three new or reinstated members – to Grand Secretary (7/1/23 to 6/15/24)
• 6/15 Deadline for lodges to submit request form for GL Recruiter’s Watch – 11 new or reinstated members – to GL Membership Member (7/1/23 to 6/15/24) – Limit two watches
• 6/15 Lodges to submit list of recruits for GL Recruiter’s Clock – 33 new or reinstated members – to GL Membership Member (7/1/23 to 6/15/24) – Limit one clock
• 6/25 Submissions for summer issue of Florida Elks Magazine to Editor (r.king@floridaelks.org)

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 6/17 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 6/17 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 6/18 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)

Statutes:

• June – Annual financial report (Audit) due to GL Auditing & Accounting Member prior to June 30 (§13.040 – Subject to $100 fine)

FYI:

• 7/7-13 Summer Camp Week 5
• 7/14-20 Summer Camp Week 6
• 7/21-27 Summer Camp Week 7 (Dependents of veterans and/or active military attend for free)

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 7/15 Lodges to complete FSEA online committee reporting for the quarter ending 6/30

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 7/15 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 7/15 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 7/19 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 7/30 Form RT-6 – report wages for prior quarter to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST) 

• 7/31 Form 941 – report wages for prior quarter to U.S. Treasury
• 7/31 Deposit FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) tax for prior quarter to U.S. Treasury (Quarterly deposits of federal unemployment insurance tax are required when the cumulative amount owed exceeds $500.)

Statutes:

• July – Lodge’s Auditing & Accounting Committee to review lodge books and report at last meeting of month (§13.040)

FYI:

• 8/1 ENF MVS Scholarship applications available at elks.org/scholars
• 8/15 Lodge Website Award Contest criteria and entry information available on FSEA website (floridaelks.org)

Deadlines:

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 8/1 State and federal tax forms completed and filed – Review Statute 13.040
• 8/15 ENF Impact Grant intents close

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT. 

• 8/15 Form 990 to U.S. Treasury
• 8/15 Form 990-T – report UBI to U.S. Treasury (Form 990-T is required when gross income from unrelated business income is $1,000 or more.)
• 8/15 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 8/15 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 8/19 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 8/31 Form F-1120 – report UBI to Florida Department of Revenue (Form F-1120 is required when Form 990-T is required.)

FYI:

• 9/1 Contest criteria and entry information available on FSEA website (floridaelks.org) for the FSEA/GL Drug Awareness Poster Contest
• 9/1 Contest criteria and entry information available on FSEA website (floridaelks.org) for the FSEA/GL Drug Awareness Essay Contest
• 9/1 Contest criteria and entry information available on FSEA website (floridaelks.org) for the FSEA/GL Drug Awareness Video Contest
• 9/1 FSEA C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship applications available on FSEA website (floridaelks.org)
• 9/1 ENF Legacy Scholarship applications available at elks.org/scholars
• 9/11 Patriot Day
• 9/30 Lodge Website Award winners announced on FSEA website (floridaelks.org)
• 9/30 Midyear CLMS membership totals are recorded by GL
• September to December – District Deputy visits and inspections

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 9/1 Lodges are notified of Impact Grant intent status
• 9/1 New ENF Impact Grant applications open
• 9/15 Lodges to register for FSEA Lodge Website Award with FSEA Marketing Manager
• 9/25 Submissions for fall issue of Florida Elks Magazine to Editor (r.king@floridaelks.org)
• 9/30 State Lodge Activities Chair to register for GL State Association Website Award with GL Fraternal Committee Member

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 9/16 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 9/16 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 9/19 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)

FYI:

October is Elks National Foundation Month

• 10/1 Contest criteria and entry information available on FSEA website (floridaelks.org) for the FSEA Best Lodge Bulletin Contest
• 10/1 Contest criteria and entry information available on FSEA website (floridaelks.org) for the FSEA Lodge Scrapbook Contest
• 10/1 Contest criteria and entry information available on FSEA website (floridaelks.org) for the FSEA Americanism Essay Contest
• 10/23-31 Red Ribbon Week

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 10/15 Lodges to complete FSEA online committee reporting for the quarter ending 9/30
• 10/31 District Deputy to submit request to Grand Secretary for GER Special Citation to lodge for new officers and chair progression (DD must verify and confirm the full slate of officers)

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 10/15 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 10/15 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 10/18 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 10/30 Form RT-6 – report wages for prior quarter to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 10/31 Form 941 – report wages for prior quarter to U.S. Treasury
• 10/31 Deposit FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) tax for prior quarter to U.S. Treasury (Quarterly deposits of federal unemployment insurance tax are required when the cumulative amount owed exceeds $500.)

Statutes:

• October – Secretary report to lodge (§12.050)
• October – Trustee report to lodge (§12.070)
• October – Exalted Ruler reports on GL sessions (§12.120)
• October – Lodge’s Auditing & Accounting Committee to review lodge books and report at last meeting of month (§13.040)

FYI:

November is Elks Veterans Remembrance Month

• 11/14-16 Midyear convention – Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
• 11/15 Van Duren Scholarship applications available from FSEA

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 11/1 New ENF Impact Grant applications close
• 11/1 ENF Impact Grant renewal applications open
• 11/13 ENF MVS Scholarship applications due online by 11:59 p.m. PST (This is the 2023 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2024 date.)

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 11/15 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 11/15 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 11/19 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)

Statutes:

• November – Membership report due on or before Nov. 5 (§12.050)

FYI:

• 12/1 Florida Elks Youth Camp camper registration opens

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 12/1 Enrique Camarena nomination letters to State Drug Awareness Chair
• 12/1 Lodge ENF Scholarships Chairs to log on to enf.elks.org/MVS to judge applications (This is the 2023 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2024 date.)
• 12/1 Submit ENF Emergency Education Grant applications to ENF
• 12/1 Elks memorial service (Mandatory service – Sec 2.020)
• 12/15 Lodges to receive essays from contestants for the FSEA Americanism Essay Contest
• 12/18 Lodges to complete judging of received ENF MVS Scholarship applications ​*Scores/applications are automatically forwarded by online system* (This is the 2023 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2024 date.)
• 12/25 Submissions for winter issue of Florida Elks Magazine to Editor (r.king@floridaelks.org)
• 12/27 District ENF Scholarships Chairs to log on to enf.elks.org/MVS to judge applications (This is the 2023 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2024 date.)
• 12/31 ENF Impact Grant renewal applications close

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 12/16 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 12/16 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 12/19 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)

Statutes:

• 12/1 Elks memorial service (mandatory service Sec. 2.020)

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 1/10 District Chairs to complete judging of received ENF MVS Scholarship applications

*Scores/applications are automatically forwarded by online system* (This is the 2024 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2025 date.)

• 1/10 By 5 p.m. EST for FSEA to receive C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship applications in Umatilla, Florida
• 1/10 By 5 p.m. EST for FSEA to receive Van Duren Scholarship applications in Umatilla, Florida
• 1/15 Lodges to complete FSEA online committee reporting for the quarter ending 12/31
• 1/15 Lodges to submit entry for FSEA Best Lodge Bulletin Contest to State Lodge Activities Vice Chair
• 1/15 Lodges to submit lodge Veterans’ report to DDGER
• 1/21 Lodges to submit applications for ENF Beacon, Spotlight and Gratitude Grants to ENF (ENF Freedom and Impact Grants close earlier than 1/21 as the maximum amount of grants are awarded. ENF Beacon, Spotlight and Gratitude Grants remain open until 1/21 for all eligible lodges.)
• 1/31 New ENF Impact Grant assurances due
• 1/31 State Drug Awareness Chair to receive posters for FSEA/GL Drug Awareness Poster Contest
• 1/31 State Drug Awareness Chair to receive essays for FSEA/GL Drug Awareness Essay Contest
• 1/31 State Drug Awareness Chair to receive videos for FSEA/GL Drug Awareness Video Contest
• 1/31 Lodges to submit top three essays per division for the FSEA Americanism Essay Contest to District Americanism Chairs
• 1/31 Lodges to submit nominations for Male and Female Veteran Volunteer of the Year to State Veterans Chair

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 1/15 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 1/15 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 1/17 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 1/30 Form RT-6 – report wages for prior quarter to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 1/31 Form 941 – report wages for prior quarter to U.S. Treasury
• 1/31 Deposit FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) tax for prior quarter to U.S. Treasury (Quarterly deposits of federal unemployment insurance tax are required when the cumulative amount owed exceeds $500.)
• 1/31 Form 940 – report FUTA wages for prior year to U.S. Treasury
• 1/31 Form 945 – annual return of withheld federal income tax due to U.S. Treasury (if withholding was required on gambling winnings)
• 1/31 Copy B & C of Form W-2 to employees
• 1/31 Copy A of Form W-2 and Form W-3 to Social Security Administration
• 1/31 Copy B of Form 1099 NEC to independent contractors
• 1/31 Copy A of Form 1099 NEC and Form 1096, reporting payments for non-employee compensation
• 1/31 Copy B & C of Form W-2G to recipients of gambling winnings
• 1/31 Copy B of Form 1099-INT to recipients of interest
• 1/31 Copy B of Form 1099-Misc to other than independent contractors

FYI:

February is Harry-Anna Trust Fund Month

• 2/6-8 February quarterly – Florida Elks Youth Camp – Umatilla, Florida
• 2/7 C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship applications judged
• 2/8 Van Duren Scholarship applications judged
• 2/11 C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship winners announced
• 2/11 Van Duren Scholarship winners announced
• 2/15 FSEA announces winner of FSEA Drug Awareness Poster Contest
• 2/15 FSEA announces winner of FSEA Drug Awareness Essay Contest
• 2/15 FSEA announces winner of FSEA Drug Awareness Video Contest

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 2/1 State ENF Scholarships Chairs to log on to enf.elks.org/MVS to judge applications (This is the 2024 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2025 date.)
• 2/5 ENF Legacy Scholarship applications due online (This is the 2024 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2025 date.)
• 2/20 State Chair to complete judging of received ENF MVS Scholarship applications

*Scores/applications are automatically forwarded by online system* (This is the 2024 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2025 date.)

• 2/28 District Americanism Chairs to submit top three essays per division to State Americanism Chair
• 2/28 State Veterans Chair to submit selection of Male and Female Veteran Volunteer of the Year to ENVSC

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 2/17 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 2/17 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 2/19 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)
• 2/28 Copy A of Form W-2G and Form 1096 to U.S. Treasury (if paper filing) (4/1 if electronic filing)
• 2/28 Copy A of Form 1099-INT and Form 1096 to U.S. Treasury (if paper filing) (4/1 if electronic filing)
• 2/28 Copy A of Form 1099 MISC and Form 1096 to U.S. Treasury for payments other than non-employee compensation (if paper filing) (4/1 if electronic filing)

Statutes:

• February – Nominations and election of officers (§3.080, §3.090)
• February – Local lodge directory information filed through CLMS2web (§3.090)

FYI:

• 3/15 FSEA announces winners of FSEA Americanism Essay Contest on FSEA website (floridaelks.org)
• 3/15 FSEA announces winners of FSEA Best Lodge Bulletin Contest on FSEA website (floridaelks.org)
• 3/31 Year-end Membership report is recorded at GL
• Late March: ENF MVS and Legacy Scholarship winners posted on GL website (This is the 2024 date. The ENF has not yet set this 2025 date.)

Deadlines:

* All care is taken to verify and confirm correct GL deadlines but this is not always possible. Some deadlines have to be estimated based on last year’s information. It is always best to check the deadlines to make sure. This calendar is for planning purposes only.

• Every third Friday, monthly Financial Reporting System (FRS) upload due
• 3/1 Lodges to submit a candidate for the GL Marvin M. Lewis Scouting Award to GL Activities Member
• 3/1 FSEA planning calendar entries to FSEA
• 3/15 Lodges to submit entries for the FSEA Lodge Scrapbook Contest to State Lodge Activities Vice Chair
• 3/15 State Americanism Chair to complete judging for the FSEA Americanism Essay Contest
• 3/25 Submissions for spring issue of Florida Elks Magazine to Editor (r.king@floridaelks.org)
• 3/31 (postmarked) Lodges to submit contributions to Harry-Anna Trust Fund to count toward FSEA Per Capita Contributions to HATF Contest
• 3/31 Lodges to submit ONLINE contributions to Harry-Anna Trust Fund to count toward FSEA Per Capita Contributions to HATF Contest
• 3/31 Lodges to submit contributions to ENF to count toward GL Contest “E” – Lodge Per Capita Contributions to ENF (Donations will be accepted until 3/31 but the portal closes on that date even if the check is postmarked on for before that date.)
• 3/31 Lodges to submit contributions to ENF to count toward GL Contest “F” – State Per Capita Contributions to ENF (Donations will be accepted until 3/31 but the portal closes on that date even if the check is postmarked on for before that date.)
• 3/31 Last day for lodges to notify FSEA of receipt of ENF Beacon Grant to receive their FSEA matching grant (can be done as soon as ENF Beacon Grant is awarded)
• 3/31 Deadline for lodges to submit names for Citizen, Elk and Officer of the Year Certificates to the Grand Secretary
• 3/31 Lodges to submit names (two members max) for GER Special Certificates for Outstanding Service to Area GL Fraternal Committee Member
• 3/31 Lodges to submit Exalted Ruler for a GER Special Citation for 4 Programs Participation to Area GL Fraternal Committee Member
• 3/31 Lodges to request GER Special Citation for Lodges for 6 Programs Participation to Area GL Fraternal Committee Member
• 3/31 Lodges to request a GER Special Citation for Lodges for 2 Goals Attainment to Area GL Fraternal Committee Member
• 3/31 Lodges to submit final membership information by CLMS for GER Special Citation to Lodge for 2% or Less Lapsation
• 3/31 State Americanism Chair submits top essay per division to GL
• 3/31 All 2024-2025 ENF Beacon, Freedom, Spotlight and Gratitude Grant projects must be completed
• 3/31 Lodges to update online lodge information for FSEA Roster of Lodges, Officers & Committees
• 3/31 FSEA emails Lodge Secretary access to State Annual Reports Reporting Console to file state membership report and remit FSEA dues, file list of deceased members, submit state convention delegates, and remit delegate registration fee

Due Dates for Non-Grand Lodge Reports & Taxes:

NOTES:

Florida sales taxes, if filed and paid by paper, are due the 20th day of each month. Many, if not all, lodges are required to pay and file electronically. Due dates for electronic payments are moved back to ensure that funds are received by the state on the tax due date. See each month’s due date reflected.

Quarterly reemployment tax returns (Form RT-6), if filed on paper, are due the last day of April, July, October and January. If electronic filing is required, the due dates are reflected below.

Depository dates of taxes to the U.S. Treasury are reflected below. An earlier date may apply depending upon whether your payment is directly deposited through your bank or through a bank utilized by the payroll program of your lodge’s choice. PLEASE DETERMINE FROM YOUR BANK OR YOUR PAYROLL PROGRAM HOW SOON BEFORE THE DUE DATE YOU NEED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT.

• 3/17 Deposit payroll taxes for prior month to U.S. Treasury (Lodges may be eligible to pay quarterly if certain conditions are met.)
• 3/17 Deposit withholding to U.S. Treasury from gambling winnings if more than $2,500 cumulative for the year
• 3/19 Sales tax for prior month to Florida Department of Revenue (electronic payment and filing no later than 5 p.m. EST)