CLMS Reporting – A Guide for District Chairs

Why Logging DAP Activities in CLMS Matters

As a District Chair, you play a key role in ensuring that local Elks lodges properly document their Drug Awareness Program (DAP) efforts in CLMS.

Without accurate reporting, many volunteer hours, events, and outreach efforts go unrecognized at the national level, impacting funding and support for future initiatives.

What Needs to Be Logged?

Each lodge-level DAP activity must be documented in CLMS, including:

Local school presentations & community outreach events.
Volunteer hours spent organizing or attending DAP activities.
Educational material distribution within the community.
Meetings with local officials, schools, or organizations related to DAP.
Red Ribbon Week and other awareness campaign participation.

Your Role in Ensuring Compliance

1. Guide & Remind Lodge Chairs

Many Lodge Chairs may not be familiar with CLMS reporting requirements.
Provide clear guidance on what should be logged and why.
Encourage them to log activities immediately after an event.

2. Check for Missing Reports

If a lodge hosts an event but doesn’t log it, follow up to ensure the data is entered.
Set up monthly check-ins with Lodge Chairs to review their logging progress.

3. Lead by Example

If you host district-wide events, make sure you log them in CLMS and remind Lodge Chairs to do the same.
Share best practices and help troubleshoot issues when needed.

Need Help?

If you or your Lodge Chairs need assistance with CLMS, contact your State Chair for guidance. Accurate reporting ensures funding, recognition, and future program success.