Sunday, October 4, 2015

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.

BPOE No. 2348 (Liverpool, NY) 27th Annual Music Fest to Benefit Access Central New York (2015-08-2)



More than 600 people attended Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 27th annual Music Fest to benefit Access Central New York (CNY).  Approximately $8000 was raised at this event. 

Four bands played music throughout the course of the day. Plenty of food was available as well as raffles and games.  Access Central CNY had one of there Home Service Vans present and set up a very informative display. 



CP Ambassadress Allie  mingled with the participants throughout the day.   Past New York State Elks Association Presidents Dan Capella, Jamie Peace and Tim Kelley were in attendance. 

A large contingent of people from Rotterdam Lodge boarded a bus and traveled approximately 130 miles in one direction to support Liverpool Lodge as well as our State’s Major Project.  Lodges throughout the Ontario District and the entire area had a visible presence.  It was wonderful to see the support from members along with the public. 

(Submitted by BPOE No. 2348, Liverpool_ 2 pts.

Ontario District American Patriot Remembrance Ceremony: A Reverent and Heartwarming Ceremony Honoring Fallen Hero’s



Ontario District American Patriot Remembrance Ceremony: A Reverent and Heartwarming Ceremony Honoring Fallen Hero’s by Sheila McCallum and Tim Welpe

Four year ago, members of the Ontario District began efforts to institute a special ceremony in which they could recognize those who have made the supreme sacrifice for our country. The six Lodges in the Ontario District are Syracuse Lodge #31, Oswego Lodge #271, Auburn Lodge #474, Fulton Lodge #830, Liverpool Lodge #2348 and Camillus Lodge #2367.  These Lodges cover a three county area that includes Oswego, Cayuga and Onondaga counties. The District formed a small committee that was charged with the responsibility of gathering ideas and piecing together a District effort to recognize our fallen heroes. The committee consisted of Past State President Daniel Capella, Dave Longley, Fritz Allen, Kevin Merriman and John Rinaldo. Through a collaborative effort, the committee developed the foundation for the Ontario District “American Patriot Remembrance Ceremony”. Past State President Daniela Capalla authored a ceremonial script that has been used at the ceremony. The script has a distinct role for the designated Exalted Ruler, Esquire, Chaplain, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight.  A unique aspect of the ceremony is that each of the designated officers is a Past Exalted Ruler and Veterans. The ceremony includes musical selections, an Oration, a quest speaker, the playing of Taps and new to this year’s ceremony, a Flag Folding.  

This past year, the Ontario District held its fourth “American Patriot Remembrance Ceremony”.   The ceremony was hosted by Oswego Lodge #271. This year, two fallen heroes and their families were honored; Sgt. Francis Phillips, US Army and Senior Airman Dennis Malone, US Air Force. Prior to the ceremony, the family members of those being honored were escorted to their seats by Ushers Robert McCallum, PDDGER of Liverpool Lodge #2348, Charles Diefenbacher, Past State Vice President of Fulton Lodge #830 and John Pelmear, Past Exalted Ruler from Oswego Lodge #271. The program began with opening remarks from Thomas Milam, PER, Oswego #271, an invocation by Wayne Gleeson, PDDGER, Oswego Lodge #271, the Pledge of Allegiance by Joseph DeSantis, and the National Anthem, which was song by the mother and son team of Denise and Kevin O’Connor. Kevin Merriam, Past State Trustee, concluded the opening with a presentation on the purpose of the ceremony.






The ceremony itself was brief yet reverent and truly conveyed the appreciation of Elks who are members of the six District Lodges. Ceremonial Officers for this year’s ceremony were: Exalted Ruler-Fred Bullard, PER, Oswego #271, Leading Knight – Kevin Merriam, PST, Syracuse #31, Loyal Knight – Raymond Caprin, PER, Fulton #830, Lecturing Knight – Earl Caporin, PER, Camillus #2367, Esquire – Donald Fittipaldi, PDDGER, Camillus #2367 and Chaplain – Wayne Gleason, PDDGER, Oswego #271. 

Following the ceremonial tribute by the Officers, PDDGER Donald Fittipaldi read the poem “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep”. The poem was written by Mary Frye. Denise and Kevin O’Connor performed a musical selection, During the Oration, Esteemed Leading Knight Kevin Merriam called the names of those honored. A candle was lit by Esquire Donald Fittipaldi as the names were announced. A last candle was lit in honor of all that have ever served our country. Quest speaker, LTC Robert R. Pritchard, Retied US Army, then provided an inspiring speech that focused on the grieving and respect for those lost serving our country. New to the ceremony this year was a Flag Folding. Fritz Allen, PDDGER, Cpl. USMC and Harry Hewitt, E3Seaman, USN conducted the Flag Folding. At the completion of the Flag Folding, the flags were simultaneously presented to members of the Phillips and Malone families. Families and friends of the fallen American Patriots were asked to accept condolences and sincerest gratitude for the sacrifices that were made.  They were presented an American Patriot Plaque.  The plaques contained the “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep poem” and an emblem indicating the individuals’ military affiliation. The families were also promised that their loved ones will be remembered by the members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks now and in years to come. 

Following the presentations of the Flags and Plaques, Sgt. Phillips father Francis III briefly spoke about his son, sharing a story that relayed the reminder that we have today, not tomorrow, and thanked the Ontario District for honoring his son. Senior Airman Malone’s father Richard also provided a thank you on behalf of his family. The ceremony concluded with Benediction by Chaplain Wayne Gleason and the playing of Taps that was performed by Emily and Corey King.
Since initiating the ceremony four years ago, the District has honored fourteen members of the Armed Forces from the counties located in the Ontario District that have made the supreme sacrifice in defense of all that our American Flag represents.  The supreme sacrifice is the greatest gift an individual can give. 

Those honored have included:
Lt. Nathan Williams                                   Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Smith
Sgt. Christopher Simpson                       Specialist Kyle Rookey
Cpl. Kyle Schneider                                  SSG Stephen Reynolds
LCpl. Keith Ochsner                                 Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Metcalfe
PFC Patrick Devoe                                    Specialist Kenneth Haines
Cpl. Robert Callahan                                Senior Airman Dennis Malone
Sgt. Jerry Bell                                           SSgt. Francis Phillips

The ceremony was attended by approximately 100 individuals. State Dignitaries attending included Past State President Daniel Capella and his wife Barbara, Past State President Tim Kelly, Past State President Richard Wunder and his wife Julie, Major Project Chair Irene Pashley and her husband Jan, State Veterans Chair Herb Flint and State ESE Editor Tim Welpe. Following the ceremony, those attending were invited to a complimentary luncheon that was prepared by the Lodge Auxiliary.
Members of the Phillips and Malone families are pictured with the Ontario District members that had a role in the “American Patriot Remembrance Ceremony at the conclusion of the ceremonial presentation.  

August 2015