BPOE 2367 ( Camillus NY) Camillus Vets

During the months of January and February Camillus Elks Lodge No. 2367 assisted the VA in re-housing their 43^rd Homeless veteran with the National Welcome Home Kit.  There is a collection box at the lodge where items such as clothing, kitchen items bedding etc. can be dropped off. 

They hosted a monthly Pizza Party for approximately 60 residents and staff each month.  The Ladies Auxiliary made a generous donation that should cover the cost of two Pizza luncheons. And an anonymous door also contributes to the cause. 

Good member Steve Poli donated and delivered an SUV full of sweatpants, sweatshirts, sweat jackets and other winter apparel.  Along with knitted lap pads also donated we Camillus Lodge #2367 was able to present a perfect and warm solution for our homeless Vets program. 

We hosted 5 wheelchair and 3 members of the V.A. Medical Center to each of our monthly breakfasts.  The ladies auxiliary presented each with a lap robe. 

BPOE 474 (Auburn NY) Auburn Frank J Reynolds

NYS Elks Association president Phil Conaty and his wife Betsy recently visited Auburn Lodge #474.  He was able to visit the grave of Frank J. Reynolds., the founder of the NYS Elks Association.

Pictured:  Fritz Allen, PDD, Michael Gagliardi,  SVP East Central District, Betsy and Phil Conaty SP, Janel Smith, Ontario Internet Chairman, and Dan Capella, PSP.

BPOE 271 (Oswego NY) Oswego Meals On Wheels

Oswego Elks Lodge No. 271 was proud to have New York State President Philip Conaty of Monticello Lodge # 1544 present a check for $ 750.00 to Lori Halstead and Diane Cooper-Currier from Oswego County Opportunity for their meals on wheels program.  Oswego Elks received a one time "Anniversary Grant". This grant was offered as an opportunity for the Lodges to fulfill their pledge of community assistance.

Pictured:   Past State President Daniel Capella, Exalted Ruler Ken Ellsworth, Lori Halstead, Diane Cooper-Currier , and NY State President Philip Conaty.

BPOE 271 (Oswego NY) Oswego Anniversary Grant

Oswego Elks Lodge No. 271 was proud to have New York State President Philip Conaty of Monticello Lodge # 1544 present a check for $ 750.00 to Jo Ann Locy director of the Oswego Human Concerns Center in Oswego.  The Human concerns Center provides Clothing, Food and Nutrition Services and also hosts a food pantry.  Oswego Elks received a one time "Anniversary Grant". This grant was offered as an opportunity for the Lodges to fulfill their pledge of community assistance.

Pictured is Past State President Daniel Capella, Exalted Ruler Ken Ellsworth, Jo Ann Losie, and NY State President Philip Conaty.

Past Exalted Rulers Award

Febuary 3, 2018 Past Exalted Ruler Colleen Rinaldo received the Past Exalted Rulers Award from the Ontario District Past Exalted Ruler's Association
Pictured with DD Tom Kanely and SVP Jim Roe