Auburn Elks Lodge 474 Gratitude Grant

The local Habitat for Humanity group dedicated a new home to a Mother and her child.  Project director Mike Luska, also an Elk, said that Auburn Elk Lodge #474 Beacon Grant helped fund many of the new cabinets in the home.
Elk members present for the dedication is Loyal Knight, Debi Baird, Exalted Ruler Frank Saya, the new owner Lonnie and her son and Secretary, Mike Damazyn.

Liverpool Elks Lodge 2348 Veterans

Liverpool Lodge 2348 recently hosted our local veterans from the Syracuse VA and Veterans Outreach Center for an outdoor cookout, but due to inclement weather it was moved indoors.  Approximately 12 vets and 6 chaperons were served Hamburg's, Cheeseburgers, Kielbasa Hot dogs and Sausage sandwiches as well as macaroni, tossed and fruit salads and cake.

Volunteers played Bingo with the Vets and the winner was given a word game book.  At the conclusion of the day each Vet received a game book and the chaperons received decks of playing cards. An afternoon out is a pleasant change for the vets and hopefully we are making pleasant memories for each of them.

Oswego Elks Lodge 271 Soccer Shoot

Oswego Elks Lodge #271 recently held their soccer shoot at the Richard J. Benjamin Sports Complex. The tournament was a two-stage contest that represents the skill level of different age groups. The five-goal contest with its succession to smaller targets allows youngest participants under eight years of age build confidence. The grid goal contest for 8-13 years of age children uses the specific kick distance to challenge children to kick from a specific mark to score.  A district soccer shoot was then held on September 8th, 2018 at the same soccer field for all children in the district that qualified for the district soccer shoot.
A pizza party and award ceremony was held after the district soccer shoot at Oswego Elks Lodge #271. 
District Hoop Shoot
Front Row Blake, Abby, Ben, Clair , Callen , Kaelyn.
Back Row: H. Kenneth Richards DDGER, Sean, Deluna, Shane , and James Oldenburg PER
Local Hoop Shoot
Front Row: Otis , August , Clair, Callen , Kaelyn
Back Row: Blake, Anteneh, Linda , Chairperson, Shane , Deluna

Liverpool Elks Lodge 2348 Music Fest

More than 400 people attended Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348’s 30th annual Music Fest to benefit Access CNY, NYS Elks Association Major Projects.  Approximately $5200 was raised at this event. 
Three bands played music throughout the course of the day. Plenty of food was available as well as raffles and games and 50-50.  Access CNY had one of their Home Service Vans present and set up a very informative display.
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. NYS Elks Association It was an honor to have NYS Elks Association President Stuart Rishe and Nancy in attendance and all the support from fellow Elks throughout the district as well as the public. 
 It was wonderful to see the support from members along with the public.

Oswego Elks 271 SAVE

Oswego Elks #271 donated $800.00 to SAVE.  Suicide Awareness Voices of Education is a nationally known organization who is dedicated to Suicide Prevention. SAVE of CNY is one chapter across the nation whose mission is to educate the community throughout the county. Their work is done with the hopes that through education and awareness we can bring light into the darkness that can often lead to suicide. The funds they raise through donations and events is used to do many things within their community such as providing educational sessions to our public safety departments.  They have public speakers come into our schools to educate teachers and students on the signs of suicide and what to do when you see those signs. In Oswego they have yearly Run/Walk called "strides to SAVE
Lives" where over 600 people come out to raise money, honor a loved one and provide hope to those struggling. With generous donations from organizations such as the Oswego Elks Lodge SAVE can purchase educational resources for their events and for the schools.  They offer a bereavement group to survivors of suicide and provide comfort and support to families in the community who suffer the loss from suicide. 
Pictured L-R: Christy Spade, ER Nelson Metz and Brittney Robillard from the Save Program

Oswego Elks #271 OCO

Oswego Elks Lodge #271 recently presented a donation of $1700.00 to Oswego County Opportunities in support of the agency’s Services to Aid Families Program (SAF). Oswego Elks were happy to be able to help an organization that helps members of the Oswego community and we appreciate the work that SAF does to offer shelter, support, and counseling to those that need it.  SAF, Oswego County’s domestic violence and rape crisis program, provided support and advocacy for 600 victims and survivors in 2017.
SAF extend their sincere gratitude to the Oswego Elks Lodge #271 for their thoughtfulness.  These funds will allow SAF to continue to meet the needs of victims and survivors. There are many times that there is a need for funds that other resources do not support.
OCO is a private, non-profit agency.  OCO’s many programs touch the lives of approximately 20,000 Oswego County residents each year. One of Oswego County’s largest employers, OCO employs nearly 600 people and boasts a volunteer force of 1200. OCO strives to improve the quality of life in Oswego County by helping people, supporting communities and changing lives. This donation will help support SAF’s efforts to help victims of domestic abuse and educate community members of the issue. For information on the SAF Program visit OCO’s website at www.oco.org or call the Crisis Hotline at 315-342-1600.
Pictured L-R: ER Nelson Metz, SAF Advocate/Trainer Sara Carmichael, Community Response Coordinator Stacie France