Auburn Elks Lodge Harvest Dinner

The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 held their annual Harvest Dinner on November 9, 2018.
46 dinners were served. At the dinner this year the Lodge collected canned goods to be donated to a local food pantry ( St Alphonsus Food Pantry) the Lodge will continue to collect donations throughout the months of November and December. Members of the Lodge donated Turkeys, Potatoes, Rolls, Squash, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy and Pies to make the dinner a success.

Auburn Elks Lodge 474 Christmas Cards For Local Veterans

Members of the Auburn Elks Lodge 474 along with members of the Local DAV ( Disabled American Veterans) signed 250 Christmas Cards that will be distributed to the local VA Clinic in Auburn during the month of  December.

Oswego Elks Lodge Honor Flight

Oswego Elks Lodge #271 presented a check for $1500 to Honor Flight, Syracuse.  This donation was the result of the lodge receiving the 125th.  Honor Flight Syracuse was formed to transport veterans to Washington, DC at no cost to them so they may visit memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifices. The Honor Flight Syracuse has provided this experience to hundreds of Central NY military veterans since 2012.
There are four veterans from Oswego that will experience this trip this year. They are Charles Young, Frances North, Mario (Buzz) Robozzi , and Frank Symborski.. 
In the photo on the far left is Bernie France. Bernie is one of the veterans that had the experience of going on the Honor Flight Syracuse last year.

Pictured L to R:  Veterans Chairman Bernie France, Board of Directors of the Honor Flight Syracuse John Hall, Exalted Ruler Nelson Metz, and Veteran Co Chairman James Dillabough.

Fulton Elks Lodge Veterans Ceremony

Fulton Elks # 830 participated in Veterans' Day ceremonies held by the local Veteran's Council.  NYSEA VP of the Ontario District Ray Caprin was asked to speak at this ceremony.  He has done so for many years and as usual he gave a heartfelt speech on behalf of the Elks Lodge.  His speeches are always insightful and informative. Ray is a veteran of both the Army and the Navy.  He does a great job representing the Elks and honoring his fellow veterans. Prior to the ceremony, the Fulton Elks provided refreshments and an opportunity for Veterans to fellowship with each other, community members and Veteran's services. A luncheon was held after the event where the outgoing Veteran of the Year was honored, and the new Veteran of the Year was announced.

Liverpool Elks Lodge Student of The Month

Liverpool Elks Lodge #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. 

From left:  Robert Sinesi from Liverpool High School, Laurence Gillette, ER and Anna Cutie from Baker High School in Baldwinsville.

Liverpool Elks Lodge Student Of The Month

Liverpool Elks Lodge #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. 

December Students of the Month .Sunday Joshua, Laurence Gillette, ER and Olivia Russo.

Syracuse Elks Lodge Veterans Dinner

On November 15th Syracuse Elks Lodge held a Veterans Dinner.  28 Veterans and their spouses were in attendance many were Korean War veterans they all enjoyed the meal and camaraderie sharing stories of their time away from their families and friends we were led in the pledge of allegiance by a 93 year old Korean War veteran and we all heard the pride in his voice as he presented it.