During
a recent visit by NYS Elks Association President, John Jacques to Auburn Elks
Lodge No. 474 awarded the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award, to Art Wenzel. It did not take the lodge long to decide who
the perfect candidate would be.
Art
grew up locally in Port Byron, NY and graduated from Port Byron High
School. He joined the Marine Corps and
was stationed in Hawaii.
As
a civilian, he organized the first local Toys for Tots benefit in the1980’s.
.
He
has hosted hundreds of benefits for both National and Local Charities. He has raised more than 1.5 million dollars
for others.
He
is a former Writer and Features Editor of the Citizen Newspaper.
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Pictured: Art Wenzel Award Receipant, Lisa Forney NYS Vice
President
for Ontario District, and John Jacques, NYS Elks Association
President.
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(Submitted by BPOE No. 474, Auburn,
NY) 2 pts.
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