BPOE 271 (Oswego NY) Service Awards

Oswego Elks Lodge No.271 recently hosted an official visitation to the Ontario District by the NYS Elks Association President William J Reedy, Jr.  They held an awards dinner recognizing local Police and Sheriff Officer’s as well as Eagle Scout and Student of the Month honorees. Oswego Elks Lodge No.271 is proud and honored to hold this event each year and recognize all those who dedicate their lives to helping and protecting the citizens of their community. They are all heroes in our eyes and we thank them and their families for your dedication and service.

This year the event was dedicated to two additional people.  Michael Coad PER and R. Heath.

For many years Mike chaired this event.  It was the one event he was most proud of. No one realized how much work he put into organizing the event and I would like to thank him for what he did to make a success. His fellow Lodge Members and friends will miss him and we will write his virtues on the tablets of love and memory.

On January 28, 2017, the Oswego County Fire Service lost a brother firefighter who exemplified the “Volunteer Firefighter.” Over his 44 years in the fire service, Al touched generations of firefighters — both volunteer and career — and they are all better for it. Along the way, Al and his wife, Jeanette, raised three boys, who in turn gave him his pride and joy (four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren).

A special Lifetime Achievement award was presented to retired Sheriff Robert J. Lighthall, the Coordinator of Oswego County’s Stop DWI program. Robert Lighthall was Oswego Lodge’s nominee for the Enrique Camarena award for outstanding dedication to the advancement of a drug free society. The following

Derek Caramella was awarded Teen of the month and Ryan Tharrett was recognized for his Eagle Scout Award. 

Service Awards were presented to the following:

Oswego City Police                         Sergeant Damian Waters   

Oswego County Sheriff’s               Patrol Officer Joseph Harpst

SUNY Oswego Police                     Lieutenant Matthew Barbeau

Sheila McCallum

Public Relations

Ontario District

1202 old Springs Road

Liverpool, N.Y. 13088

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315-451-2256

315-439-0403

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BPOE 2367( Camillus NY) NYSEA State President Bill Reedy Jr Homecoming

Dear Friends and Family:

Camillus Elks Lodge No. 2367 recently hosted a “Homecoming” celebration for NYS Elks Association President William J. Reedy, Jr. and his wife Lisa.  Over 225 people gathered from throughout the state to congratulate them and wish them luck in their future endeavors.   Bill and Lisa jointly issued the following statement:

 One of my favorite quotes is “Life is not made up of all the breaths you take, but of the moments that take your breath away.”  During this past year, we have had many such moments that have taken our breath away.

First of all, Lisa and I would like to thank everyone throughout the state for the generous hospitality, support and friendship that you showed to us throughout the past year. We have had a wonderful time meeting all of you and seeing your Lodges.  We learned a lot as we watched you and the members of your lodges in action and as a result, I can once again proclaim that Elkdom is alive and strong in N.Y. State.

I have learned that every lodge in our state has something very special about it and that every lodge has a strong passion and pride with regards to all that they accomplish.  It has truly been a special honor for us to be able to witness and at times participate in these achievements.  We have made friends for life and look forward to being with you at conventions and to revisiting your lodges so that we can update and reminisce. All of you welcomed us, and our traveling companions during each and every visit.  You went out of your way so that we would have a great time and you made us feel like we were members of your lodge. You gave us great feedback, teased us, took us under your wing and treated us like family.   It has been a special feeling that will last with us forever.

A special thanks to my Presidential Committee, the Ontario District and the Camillus Elks Lodge for all your support and guidance and for allowing us to shine in the glory while you worked diligently behind the scenes. 

We will never forget our year of travel throughout our great State, the sites we visited, friends we made and the honor and pride we felt as we served as your State President and First Lady.  We are very proud of all of you and encourage you to keep on spreading the word about all of our important programs, and what we accomplish as Elks.  Lastly, please, don’t forget to ask that very important question when you are with nonmembers of Elkdom.  “Would you like to become an Elk?”   That question is the key to our future. 

All of you are very special to us and because of you, our lives have been change forever. ELKS, truly are the Best People on Earth. 

Love

Bill and Lisa

 

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool NY) Children's Easter Party

Liverpool Elks Lodge No.2348 recently held it's annual Children's Easter Party.  The children had several crafts and Easter Coloring.  There were snacks and even a visit from the Easter Bunny.  Each child received a goodie bag with sidewalk chalk, an Easter Bunny and various small gifts.  A great time was had by all.

BPOE 2348 ( Liverpool NY) Earth Day Clean Up

Liverpool Elks Lodge No.2348 participates in the Adopt A Highway Project on County Route 370 in the town of Lysander.  Volunteers from the lodge participated in Earth Day Clean Up by cleaning debris from several miles of the highway in the vicinity of the lodge. 

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Student Of The Month 2017_04

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recognizes a student of the month from Liverpool High School and Baldwinsville High school each month during the school year.  They are chosen by their guidance counselors.  The students are chosen both by their academic success but also their community service.  Thomas Bianchi is Liverpool Student of the Month March 2017. He volunteers with his church and at community events. He is a very active baseball player.  Thomas plans to attend Cortland College in the fall.  He will play baseball as he pursue a career in Law. He was unable to be present in March so he was honored at our April meeting.

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Picture Thomas Bianchi with Exalted Ruler Don Neuberger.  

 

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Student Of The Month 2017_04

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recognizes a student of the month from Liverpool High School and Baldwinsville High school each month during the school year.  They are chosen by their guidance counselors.  The students are chosen both by their academic success but also their community service.  Paxton Potter is Baldwinsville Student of the Month for April 2017. She enjoys English, Social Studies, and Music. She plans to attend college in the fall majoring in Communications and Music. She is President of the Acceptance Coalition in high school, voicing "As an outgoing and friendly person, I can contribute compassion, and a shoulder to lean on to my peers, as well as promote change".

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Paxton Potter is pictured with Exalted Ruler Don Neuberger.

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Student Of The Month 2017_04

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recognizes a student of the month from Liverpool High School and Baldwinsville High school each month during the school year.  They are chosen by their guidance counselors.  The students are chosen both by their academic success but also their community service.  Nathan Burke, Liverpool Student of the month for April 2017, volunteers his time with the Moyer Corners Fire Dept. and is active in scouting presently working on his Eagle project.  He is building rolling snack carts for the Syracuse VA hospital.  He is pictured with Exalted Ruler Don Neuberger.

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Nathan Burke and Exalted Ruler Don Neuberger.

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Citizen Of The Year 2017_04

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recently recognized Mary Ellen Clausen as citizen of the year. Because of her personal struggle to help both her daughters overcome eating disorders it became her vision to create Ophelia’s Place.  This has lead to an organization that has helped countless young people and adults as well that have been affected with eating disorders.   The mission of Ophelia’s Place is to redefine beauty and health by empowering individuals, families, and communities impacted by eating disorders, disordered eating, and body dissatisfaction. To learn more about Ophelia’s Place visit their web page at http://opheliasplace.net or on Facebook at htttps://www.facebook.com/opheliasplace407. Congratulations to Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 citizen of the year Mary Ellen Clausen.

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Pictured  Exalted Ruler 16-17 Julie Keenan and citizen of the year Mary Ellen Clausen

BPOE 474 (Auburn, NY) Disabled American Veterans (DAV) 2017_04

Auburn Elks Lodge No. 474 continues its unwavering support for our veterans through Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Joseph E Rice Chapter 103.
Thanks to Computer Sciences Corporation in So. Windsor, Ct., the Auburn DAV chapter and the Auburn Elks Lodge 474 were able to obtain, refurbish and donate five additional lap top computers to meet the needs of five veterans who do not have access to laptop computers.  This donation brings the total to 45 Veterans who have received laptops.
Under this program veterans who do not have laptop computers to support their vocational rehabilitation training and education efforts can obtain laptop computers at no charge.  This program enables veterans to have their own laptops computer that they can use for many needs from checking on medical appointments with their local VA medical center or on line education courses through colleges of their choice.  Should the veteran be remotely located the laptop can be a valued video communication with teachers, friends and loved ones. 
Although they have already donated 45 computers there are many additional veterans requesting one.  This program could only be successful with the co-operation of CSC, DAV, and the Elks.
Auburn Elks Lodge 474 continues to provide support to the DAV by allowing them to hold their monthly meetings at the lodge at no cost.
Picture R-L Frank Saya, Lodge Secretary, Three veterans receiving their lap tops Mike Strube Veterans Chairman and DAV chapter 103 Adjutant

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Ladies Auxiliary Installtion 2017_04

The officers of Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 performed their first official duty immediately following their Installation by installing the members of the ladies Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary looks forward to working side by side with the members of the lodge in the coming year.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Liverpool Officer Team 2017_04

Congratulations to Donald Neuberger, ER and his entire Officer Team of Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348.

We look forward to a successful year to come.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool , NY) Silver Antler Award 2017_04

Peg Kramer of Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 was honored with the Silver Antler Award for 2016-2017.

Peg is a new member who jumped in both feet working numerous functions throughout the Lodge.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Golden Antler Award 2014_04

Bob Kotcher, Lodge Treasurer 2016-2017, received the Golden Antler Award for his all the work he did to make this a successful year for Liverpool Elks No. 2348.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool , NY) Officer of the Year 2017_04

Congratulations to Larry Gillette, PER, Liverpool Elks Lodge 2348 Officer of the Year.

Larry was the Loyal Knight 2016-2017.

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March 2017

BPOE 271 (Oswego, NY) Installation of Officers and Elk Of The Year

Oswego Elks Lodge No. 271 recently held its Installation of Officers.  Charlotte Sereno, ER presented Bill Kerfien PER with the Elks of the year.  At Oswego Lodge the ER for the year chooses the Elk of the year. Bill was well deserving of this honor.  

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) St Patrick’s Day Dinner and Elk of the Year 2017_03

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recently held its annual St Patrick’s Day Dinner and Elk of the year Party.  Congratulations to Maureen Culican for the honor of being chosen as Elk of the year. At Liverpool Elks Lodge the Elk of the year is chosen by the past Elks of the year and is based on continued service over many years.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Winter Olympics 2017_03

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recently hosted the Winter Olympics.  It is a fun day of outdoor activities; a chance to make new friendships and renew old;  and a little friendly  competition from lodges throughout the Ontario District.   There were relay races, ladder ball, hockey, tug of war, golf, volley ball, golf chipping and horse shoe.  There was also a Chili cook off.   A team from Syracuse Elks Lodge 31 came in first place.  James Humphrey, PER took first place in the Chili Cook off.  Approximately $400 was raised for ENF.

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BPOE 474 (Auburn, NY) Enter Event Citizen of the Year 2017_03

NYS Elks Association president, William J Reedy, Jr. of Camillus Lodge No. 2367 recently made his official visitation to Auburn Elks Lodge No. 474.   The Lodge selected William F. Jacobs to be awarded “Citizen of the Year”. Jacobs served the City of Auburn as a Councilmen.  He was a member of the United State Marine Corp, and member of F.E.M.A.  He retired from the City of Auburn Fire Department with the rank of Captain.  Jacobs also taught at the State and National Fire Academy and is a renown accomplished Arson Investigator. Auburn Fire Chief Joseph Morabito said that Jacobs was well known for bringing state of the art, innovative ideas and new techniques to the department.

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Pictured Left to Right  NYS Elks Association President William Reedy Jr., Citizen of the Year William Jacobs, and Auburn Elks 474 ER  Belinda Johnson, PDDGER.

January 2017

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Student Of The Month 2017_01

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recognizes a Student Of The Month from Liverpool High School and Baldwinsville High school each month during the school year.  They are chosen by their guidance counselors.  The students are chosen both by their academic success but also their community service.

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Student of the month  left to right, December 2016  Matt Nardone, (Liverpool) Kendra Collins, (Baldwinsville) and November 2016 Evan Maestri (Liverpool).

December 2016

BPOE E2348 (Liverpool, NY) Annual Spaghetti Dinner for the Veterans from the VA hospital 2016_12

The Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 for the Veterans from the VA hospital. They enjoyed eating and were entertained with music from “The Harmony Katz”.  They were able to get out of the hospital for a bit and enjoy a home cooked meal. Holiday caroling and gifts.  Each Vet was given a lined flannel shirt to keep them more comfortable during the cold winter days in the Upstate NY area.

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BPOE 31 (Syracuse, NY) Syracuse VA Hospital Visit 2016_12

Syracuse Elks No. 31 held their annual visit to the Syracuse VA Hospital with Santa Claus to distribute individual gift bags to 80 residents along with numerous boxes of snack items and hygiene items for the Recreational Therapy Office. This year they also supplied requested items such as electric fry pans, electric griddles, CD, music boxes and portable DVD players.

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BPOE 31 (Syracuse, NY) Veterans Appreciation Dinner 2016_12

Syracuse Elks No. 31 held their annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner at their new home, American Legion No. 1361. They were happy to include members of the Legion at this years dinner along with some members of the Syracuse Outreach Center. Members of the Lodge prepared and served the meals to a group of Vets and their guests and renewed old acquaintances and made new ones as well. The attendees all enjoyed the meal, the camaraderie and the fact that they were appreciated as the heroes that all Veterans should be. God Bless our Veterans and the USA.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Christmas 2016_12

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 Auxiliary began adopting a family for Christmas several years ago.  Members of the lodge soon joined forces.  This year due to the generosity of the Auxiliary, Lodge and friend they were able to provide five families with their wishes for Christmas along with plenty of food for their holiday meals.   This again shows Elks Care – Elks Share.

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November 2016

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Paw Perfect Event 2016_11

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 held “Paw Perfect” during the month of October.  Members as well as friends were ask to donate pet food items during the month of October.  There was a box available at the lodge during the month.  The food donated was presented to Nick Pirro, acting director of the Central NY SPCA. They were extremely grateful for the efforts of the lodge.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Student Of The Month 2016_11

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recognizes a student of the month from Liverpool High School and Baldwinsville High school each month during the school year.  They are chosen by their guidance counselors.  The students are chosen both by their academic success but also their community service.  They are given a certificate along with $125 to help with their future education.  Baldwinsville student of the month is Andrew Turner. He enjoys volunteering as well as helping his two brothers who are handicapped. Hopes to go to college to enter into the engineering field. We him much success in this future.

Pictured is Andrew Turner along with Exalted Ruler Julie Keenan.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Annual Children's Halloween Party 2016_11

Liverpool Elks held its annual Children's Halloween Party. There were crafts and goodies for the children. There was a costume parade where the children were given candy. It is a pleasure to see the smiles on the little ones faces when they received their "Goodie Bag" at the conclusion of the party. Approximately 65 children attended the event.

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BPOE 271 (Oswego, NY) Veterans Day Dinner 2016_11

Oswego Elks Lodge No. 271 hosted Fish Dinner on Veterans Day.  All 62 Veteran who attended were treated to a free dinner. The income from the remaining  dinners will be used for their Veteran program for transporting Veterans to appointments through the DAV. 

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Pictured are Veterans Chairman Bernie France USAF retired and James Sperino US Naval Air Helicopter Squadron.

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Veterans Day Celebration 2016_11

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 celebrated Veterans Day by providing refreshments for their veterans throughout the day.  Members and guests thanked each veteran in attendance.  What a wonderful day to socialize with your fellow members and thank those who have served.

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Pictured: Lew Seeley and Lodge Vets chairman Michael Kaltenborn.

BPOE 474 (Auburn, NY) Veteran’s Support Day 2016_11

Auburn Elks Lodge No. 474 and DAV Chapter 103 held a Veteran’s support day at the  Auburn Elks Lodge.  The purpose of the day was to provide local Veterans with an understanding of DAV’s support for disabled Veteran.  The meeting started with a presentation from the DAV to sixteen local Veterans of what the DAV does in support of Veterans.  The initial discussion was to explain that the DAV supports all Veterans free of charge whether they are members of the DAV or not.  It was explained that DAV represents the interest of disabled Veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before Congress, the White House, and the Judicial Branch as well as State and local governments with a key focus of providing an unending commitment to our Veterans.  The DAV motto is to fulfill our promises to the men and women who served.

On this day, it was not only Veterans helping Veterans but Auburn Elks lodge 474 helping Veterans.  Auburn Elks Lodge 474 provided a place for the local Veterans to meet the DAV district leader and the Lodge also provided a luncheon.

After the presentation and lunch, each Veteran that had issues or concerns was given the opportunity to meet with the district leadership to document them.  The DVA has a commitment to work with the Veterans on their specific issues and concerns.  Just prior to the end of the meeting, the DAV chapter 103 and the Elks Lodge 474 raffled off a reconditioned laptop to one of the attending Veterans.

At the end of the meeting, the district leader thanked the Lodge for their support and commitment to Veterans.   Auburn Elks Lodge is planning on having these meetings again in our continuing support of local Veterans.

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Picture right Michael Strube, Howie Brittian, district manager for DAV and Bill Sullivan, local chapter treasurer

BPOE Ontario District 6300 (Syracuse, NY) Veterans Day Parade 2016_11

The Ontario District recently participated on the annual Veterans Day Parade held at the NYS Fairground.  The six lodges in the Ontario District are Syracuse Lodge No.31, Oswego Lodge No. 271, Auburn Lodge No. 474, Fulton Lodge No. 830, Liverpool Lodge No. 2348, and Camillus Lodge No. 2367 and are located in Cayuga, Onondaga and Oswego Counties

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Student Of The Month 2016_11

Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348 recognizes a student of the month from Liverpool High School and Baldwinsville High school each month during the school year.  They are chosen by their guidance counselors.  The students are chosen both by their academic success but also their community service.  They are given a certificate along with $125 to help with their future education. Pictured are the students from October – Noelle Yackel from Liverpool and Ciera LaCount from Baldwinsville. We wish them much success in their future.

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From Left to Right: Noelle Yackel from Liverpool and Ciera LaCount from Baldwinsville.

BPOE 271 (Oswego, NY) VA Hospital 2016_10

Oswego Elks Lodge No. 271 recently visited the VA Hospital in Syracuse, NY.  They donated over 50 T-shirts and sweatshirts to the patients and residence at the hospital. 

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Pictured left to right are, John Rinaldo SVP, Veterans chairman Jim Dillabough, VA representative Amy, Bernie France Veterans Chairman and Carol Dillabough PDD.

BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Route 370 Adoption 2016_10

Liverpool Elks No. 2348 has adopted a section of Route 370 near the Elks Lodge.

October 8^th was dreary and wet but the road cleanup crew from Liverpool Lodge 2348 were not deterred from their commitment to be sure the section of highway they have adopted was clear of debris of all types.  

Yet another way the “ELKS” have found to give back to the community they live in.

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September 2016

BPOE 6300 (NY) Annual Clam Bake 2016_09

The District Deputy Association of the Ontario District No. 6300 held its annual clam bake at Auburn Lodge No. 474.  They had a beautiful weather and a chance to renew old friendships and make new ones.  Clams, of course took center stage, but chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and sausage along with salads and fruit were served.  Several raffles were held.  Approximately $1400 was raised.  These funds assist the District Deputy Association in the all the projects the fund as well as the charitable work they participate in.

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BPOE Ontario District 6300 (NY) Ontario District Soccer Shoot 2016_09

Ontario District Soccer Shoot was hosted by Camillus Lodge No. 2367.  Good luck to the winners who will compete in the regional competition October 2^nd.

U-8 Boys – Blake Vooris/Oswego              U-8 Girls – Maria Sweet/Oswego

U-10 Boys – Michael Vitas/Liverpool        U-10 Girls –Elyse Ryder/Liverpool 

U-12 Boys – Hunter Hicks/Camillus           U-12 Girls –Halle Brown/Liverpool

U-14 Boys –Jake Daly/Camillus                   U-14 Girls –Morgan Vandermark/Camillus

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Ontario District No. 6300 (NY) District Deputy Association Annual Golf Outing 2016_09

The District Deputy Association of the Ontario District No. 6300 held its annual golf outing.  They had a beautiful weather and a chance to renew old friendships and make new ones. The day started with the pledge of allegiance as well as the national anthem lead by Jim Oldenburg.  After a successful round of golf they shared a steak dinner.  Approximately $2600 was raised.  These funds assist the District Deputy Association in the all the projects the fund as well as the charitable work they participate in.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) Veterans Cookout 2016_09

Lodge 2348 recently hosted our local veterans from the Syracuse VA and Veterans Outreach Center for an outdoor cookout.  Over 25 vets were served Hamburg's, Hot dogs and Sausage sandwiches with all the fixings!  After the main course they made room for cake, brownies and ice cream.

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BPOE 2348 (Liverpool, NY) 28th Annual Music Fest 2016_09

More than 600 people attended Liverpool Elks Lodge No, 2348 28th Annual Music Fest to benefit Access CNY.  Approximately $6000 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 CNY had one of there Home Service Vans present and set up a very informative display.

CP ambassador Joe Jackson along with his family mingled with the participants throughout the day.   Past NYS Elks Association Presidents Charles Noonan, Dan Capella, Jamie Peace and Tim Kelley were in attendance along with State Secretary Paul Erkkinen.  Several NYS Association Chairpersons were also in attendance.

A large contigent of people from Rotterdam Lodge boarded 2 busses 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 visable presence.  It was wonderful to see the support from members along with the public. 

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