BPOE No. 31 (Syracuse, NY) Annual Visit with Santa at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Syracuse, NY (2015-12-SYR-11)

    On Sunday, December 13, 2015, B.P.O.E. No. 31 Lodge members were joined as usual by Santa Claus and visited with the residents at Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Syracuse, NY, donating numerous items. Each of the 80 residents received a personal gift bag filled with items to provide activities and comfort. In addition to the individual bags, the Lodge also donated cases upon cases of snack type items that can be shared with all residents throughout the year.
     As per the request of the staff at the Recreation Office, we also provided them with brand new Blu-Ray DVD player’s and a boom box for their enjoyment. The residents all enjoyed the afternoon visit and were all smiles as they talked with Santa and his helpers.

    Santa’s helper’s were: Volunteers: George Dooher Briana Heindorf, and George Scher. BPOE 031 Members: PER Pam Johnson Allen, Exalted Ruler Dawn Bristol, Trustee Jeff Dalton, PER/Esteemed Leading Knight Mike Giehl, Volunteer PER Tom Kanaley, Good Member David Merriam, PST/PER/Veteran’s Chairman Kevin Merriam, Inner Guard Kyle Merriam, PDDGER/PER/Secretary Sheila O’Connor,

    This is an annual event and has always been one of the highlights of the year for all those who take part!

(Submitted December 13, 2015 by BPOE No. 31, Syracuse) 11 PTS.

1. From Left to Right: Elf Sheila O'Connor, Santa Claus, George Scher, Kyle Merriam, Pam Johnson Allen, Jeff Dalton, and Mike Giehl.

2. From Left to Right: Elf Sheila O'Connor, Santa Claus, George Scher, Kyle Merriam, Pam Johnson Allen, Jeff Dalton, and Mike Giehl.

3. From Left to Right: Elf Sheila O'Connor, Santa Claus, George Scher, Kyle Merriam, Pam Johnson Allen, Jeff Dalton, and Mike Giehl.

4. From Left to Right: Elf Sheila O'Connor, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist), and Santa Claus. 

5. From Left to Right: Elf Sheila O'Connor, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist), and Santa Claus.

6. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist). Back Row Left to Right: David Merriam, Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, Tom Kanaley, and Pam Johnson Allen.

7. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist). Back Row Left to Right: David Merriam, Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, Tom Kanaley, and Pam Johnson Allen.

8. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist). Back Row Left to Right: David Merriam, Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, Tom Kanaley, and Pam Johnson Allen.

9. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist). Back Row Left to Right: David Merriam, Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, Tom Kanaley, and Pam Johnson Allen.

10. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist). Back Row Left to Right: David Merriam, Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, Tom Kanaley, and Pam Johnson Allen.

11. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist). Back Row Left to Right: David Merriam, Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, Tom Kanaley, and Pam Johnson Allen.

12. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist) and Dawn Bristol. Back Row Left to Right: Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, and Tom Kanaly.

13. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist) and Dawn Bristol. Back Row Left to Right: Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, and Tom Kanaley.

14. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist) and Dawn Bristol. Back Row Left to Right: Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, and Tom Kanaley.

15. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist) and Dawn Bristol. Back Row Left to Right: Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, and Tom Kanaley.

16. Front Row Left to Right: Briana Heindorf, Suzanne Hawes (Syracuse VA Lead Recreation Therapist) and Dawn Bristol. Back Row Left to Right: Jeff Dalton, George Scher, Mike Giehl, Santa Claus,  Elf Sheila O'Connor, Kyle Merriam, and Tom Kanaley.

November 2015

BPOE No. 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Halloween party (2015-11-LIV-3)

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recently hosted a Halloween party for the  children.  A great time was had by all.  There were games, crafts, snacks and a parade.  Each child received a goody bag at the conclusion of the party.

(Submitted November 17, 2015 by BPOE No. 2348, Liverpool)  3 pts

BPOE No. 271 (Oswego,NY) Halloween Party (2015-11-OSW-1)

(Submitted November 19, 2015 by BPOE No. 271, Oswego, NY)  1 pt

Ontario District 6300 (NY) Annual Veteran Day Parade (2015-10-?-3)

Members from the Ontario District (6300) joined together to participate in the Annual Veteran Day Parade at the NYS Fairgrounds.  Thanks to all who took time out of their busy lives to honor those who gave so much to our country.

(Submitted November 07, 2015 by BPOE No. ?, ? NY)  1 pt

October 2015

BPOE No. 271 (Oswego, NY) Supporting Friends of Fort Ontario (2015-10-OSW-2)

Oswego Elks Lodge No. 271 recently donated  $500.00 to the Friends of Fort Ontario to help keep Fort Ontario going.  They are working diligently to have the Fort recognized as a National Historic place. 

The Friends of Fort Ontario is a not-for-profit educational organization with tax exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization was formed in 1989 to encourage community participation in the programs, assist in the preservation and enhancement of the collection of artifacts and documents, develop and conduct educational programs, services and activities which will broaden the experience of a visitor, sponsor fundraising events which will lead to improvements and engage in other activities which are in harmony with the operation of the Fort Ontario State historic Site.

They continue to operate as an all volunteer organization. This has been accomplished and maintained by an effective collaboration facilitated through the Memorandum of Understanding that the Friends of Fort Ontario and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

(Submitted October 19, 2015 by BPOE No. 271, Oswego, NY)  2 pts

NYS Elk Soccer Shoot, Boonville, NY (2015-10-CAM-1)

NYS Elk Soccer Shoot held Oct. 18th in Boonville

Ontario District's and Camillus representative to the NYS Soccer Competition was Ashlyn Slate, who placed First in the U14 Girls group and scored 48 on the Grid Goal which was the highest score of the day!! Ashlyn will be going forth to the Area I Contest being held in Windsor, Connecticut November 6-8th.    I am looking forward to this Elk Soccer Event to encourage and chaperon Ashlyn and  the other Seven NYS champs going forward.

I would like to thank the Ontario District PDD Association for placing an ad in the Area I Soccer Shoot Program. This will show the Soccer families that Elks Believe that our Children can Achieve!!!  

Warm Smiles,

Diane M. Daniels

Ontario District Soccer Chair

NYS Soccer Shoot Director

(Submitted by October 19, 2015 by BPOE No. 2367, Camillus, NY)  1 pt

BPOE No. 474 (Auburn, NY) NYS President Elect Fundraiser Photo (2015-10-AUB-1)

(Submitted October 19, 2015 by BPOE No. 474, Auburn, NY)  1 pt

BPOE No. 2348 (Liverpool, NY) NYS President Elect Fundraiser Photo (2015-10-LIV-1)

(Submitted October 19, 2015 by BPOE No. 2348, Liverpool, NY)  1 pt

BPOE Lodge No. 2367 (Camillus, NY) Boy Scout Troop No. 60 (2015-10-CAM-2)

Camillus Elks No. 2367 recently presented Boy Scout Troop No. 60 from Warners, NY with a check in the amount of $600.00.  The Troop plans on using this money to replenish worn out camping gear.  Throughout the years this troop has assisted Camillus Elks in many ways.  They have helped the lodge during monthly breakfasts as well as helping in the fall and spring with brush and outdoor property clean up.  They have also assisted with other Elk events including Elk’s Memorial Sunday as well as Flag Day. 

(Submitted by BPOE 2367 10/19/2015, Camillus, NY) 2 pts.

BPOE No. 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Hosted Veterans Summer Picnic (2015-10-LIV-2)

Liverpool Elks No. 2348 hosted Veterans from the Syracuse VA Hospital for an end of summer picnic.  The day's weather was beautiful and there was enough food for an army.  Our veterans enjoyed grill cooked quarter pound burgers, Hoffman hot dogs, chicken, and kielbasa with sauerkraut!  Also available was homemade macaroni salad, coleslaw, baked beans, fresh fruit, and salt potatoes.  Topping their bellies was a homemade marble cake with butter cream frosting.  They were then given the opportunity to pick from a multi-color stack of hats bearing their favorite college sports logo--SU!

(Submitted October 2, 2015 by BPOE No. 2348, Liverpool)  2 pts

September 2015

Ontario District 6300 (NY) 2015 Soccer Shoot Out Results (2015-09-CAM-11)

Ontario District 6300 Soccer Shoot Out Results

U8 Girls
1st Place-Brook McMahon scores 28 / OSWEGO
2nd Place-Natalie Guerrero scores 23 / CAMILLUS 


U8 Boys
1st Place-Lucas Crannell scores 23 / OSWEGO 
2nd Place-Daniel Sanzotta scores 21 / CAMILLUS

 
U10 Girls
1st Place-Amanda Porter scores 25 / OSWEGO
2nd Place-Oliveria Quakenbush scores 6 / LIVERPOOL


U10 Boys
1st Place-Owen Daly ties @31 W/4 TB/CAMILLUS 
2nd Place-Matthew Willis ties 31 W/3 TB/OSWEGO 
3rd Place-Tyler Wavercak scores 26 / LIVERPOOL
 

U12 Girls

1st Place-McKenna Slate ties 20 W/9 TB / CAMILLUS 
2nd Place-Alexza Zalla ties 20 W/4 TB / LIVERPOOL



 
U12 Boys
1st Place-Jake Daly scores 37 / CAMILLUS 
2nd Place-Jace Brown scores 25 / OSWEGO




U14 Girls
1st Place-Ashlynn Slate scores 30 / CAMILLUS



U14 Boys
1st Place- Ethan Hollister scores 24 / CAMILLUS   



Next Competition is 
Zone 1 Regional Shoot in Booneville on Sunday, October 4th at 10am. 
If anyone is interested in attending please let me know.

Thank you to the people who helped out.
Diane M. Daniels 

(Article Submitted Sept 26, 2015 by Diane Daniels, BPOE No. 2367, Camillus) 1 pt. 

BPOE No. 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Hosted Veterans Fishing Derby and Luncheon (2015-09-LIV-1)

Liverpool Lodge No. 2348 recently hosted over 20 veterans and hospital staff for its annual fishing derby and BBQ luncheon. A great time had by all as our men and women veterans fished off our pier on the Seneca River.  After fishing they were treated to sausage with peppers and onions, kielbasa with sauerkraut, hamburgs, hotdogs, beans,  macaroni salad, fruit salad and salt potatoes.  Although everyone was stuffed most had room for cake. Upon leaving for their trip back to the Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital and Outreach Center they were all given a Patriotic T-Shirt.

( Due to the participation of Outreach Center pictures are not available)

(Submitted by  BPOE No. 2348, Liverpool, 09/10/15) 1 pt.