Jim Van Duyn received the Golden Mike Award at the Minnesota Elks Association Mid-Year Convention in Brainerd. Benevolent and Protective Order Of Elks awarded this for distinguished state association public relations activity performance and effective programs via outstanding chairpersons leadership and the dedication to perform such services for his state association, the local lodges and members.
Dwayne Rumney, National Past Grand Exhalted Ruler and State Sponsor, presented the award.

