Mathew Brownfield
Chattanooga Elks Lodge #91 honored local attorney and Elks member Mathew Brownfield with four awards from the National Elks Foundation of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Terri Vandiver, Chattanooga Elks exalted ruler/president, presented Mr. Brownfield with the four awards from the Elks National Foundation for "generous annual and lifetime contributions": ENF Faith Pin, ENF Hope Attachment for Faith Pin and ENF Foundation Fellowship Crystal Tower for donations this year, and the ENF Foundation Gold Circle Plaque for $20,000 lifetime donations.
Officials said, "The mission of the Elks National Foundation is to help Elks build stronger communities.
ENF fulfills this pledge by investing in communities where Elks live and work. The Foundation helps youth develop lifelong skills, sends students to college, meets the needs of today's veterans, supports the charitable work of the state Elks associations and funds projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities.
"Like all Elks, the Foundation values the belief that charity is the greatest of all virtues and that by sharing and giving, we have the power to replace sorrow and despair with hope and confidence. Donations to the Foundation help us fund programs that match our cornerstone values of knowledge, integrity and community."
Mrs. Vandiver said, “We are extremely proud to honor Matt with these national awards not only for his generous financial contributions, but for the tireless volunteer efforts he provides in our community, as well as our state.”
“Over the years, I have been proud to be a part of the Chattanooga community and have a strong belief in the importance of service to the community. When I first joined the Elks, I chose to support the ENF mission, which invests in youth, families and veterans,” said Mr. Brownfield.
Mr. Brownfield, a native of St. Louis, Mo., has practiced law in Chattanooga with Grant, Konvalinka & Harrison, P.C. for almost 40 years, with a general civil practice, specializing in intellectual property. During those years, he has been involved with public service, starting as a member of the Chattanooga Jaycees, in the late 1980s. He has been a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #91 in Chattanooga since 2008, and has served in many positions, including exalted ruler (2005-2006) and lodge chairman for ENF for many years. He has been a member of the Tennessee Elks Association board of directors, and now is the TEA vice president-east. He has chaired the TEA State Judiciary Committee for multiple years. He is married to Kathy (Seader). The couple have numerous children, stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with a bulldog, a yorkie and two cats.