Members of the Oswego Lodge placed 77 wreaths on the graves for the Veterans at the
Fort Ontario Cemetery.
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Pictured Carol Simpson, PER & Don Simpson
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The January SVP Clinic will be held at the Auburn Elks Lodge on January 29th.
Agenda-
12 noon Lunch
1 pm- Ontario District PER Association Meeting
145pm- St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Meeting
215pm - SVP/DDGER Clinic
4pm - Awards & Closing Remarks
The Oswego lodge donated a complete Xmas dinner with all the fixings, The Ladies Auxiliary donated clothes for all the children in the household and the lodge donated toys for each child. We fed 22 families. Thank you to all the members who helped .
The Fulton Elks Lodge donated boxes of food and Christmas gifts to families in need in our community. Forty-three boxes, including turkeys, hams, bread, eggs, milk, many canned goods and age appropriate gifts and books for children were disbursed this year. Some of the items were generously donated by Elks members and some were bought with funds from an ENF Beacon Grant. Thanks to all the members who donated items or helped pack and deliver the boxes to the 43 families.
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Mask mandate guidance from PSP Phil Conaty:
Here we go again.
As I am sure everyone knows by now, the Governor has issued a new mask mandate that is effective this Monday December 13th and will remain in effect until January 15th, at which time it will be re-evaluated. While the actual executive order is not yet posted on the Governor’s website, based upon the attached determination from the Department of Health, it would appear that the Governor has left it up to the Department of Health to determine the guidelines. There is also now a FAQ page on the Governor’s website (governor.ny.gov)
This new mandate applies to Elks Lodges. For the purpose of this new mandate, indoor public space means any indoor space that is not a private residence. An Elks Lodge, under this definition is a public indoor space even if it limits entry to members
This new mandate gives lodges two options. Lodges need to choose one or the other. There is no mixing of options.
Option One: Only admit fully vaccinated people to enter the Lodge and requiring proof of vaccination status as a condition of entry. Someone will have to examine the person’s CDC card or Excelsior Pass. (I would suggest compiling a list of people who have been vaccinated so everyone does not have to pull out their proof of vaccination each and every time that they enter the Lodge.
Option Two: All persons, over the age of two and able to medically tolerate a face covering/mask, regardless of vaccination status, shall wear an appropriate face/covering while inside the lodge except when in the act of physically eating or drinking. This means that the mask may be removed only when taking a sip of a beverage or when placing food in the mouth.
(Note- I can find no guidance on the issue of how it is determined that a person is not medically able to tolerate a face covering/mask. This is certainIy not a function of the Lodge. I would think that such a person would have a doctor’s note to that effect and anyone claiming not to be able to tolerate wearing a face covering/mask should be required to show a doctor’s note.)
This new mandate will be enforced by the Department of Health. Violations can be fined up to $1000 per violation.
If anyone has any questions, concerning this new mandate, they may contact PSP Phil Conaty at philconaty54@gmail.com or by calling 845-798-7231.
The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 held their Annual Children’s Christmas Party with Santa. The children enjoyed making a ornament craft. Pizza and Treats were available for all to enjoy. A very special Thank You to Santa & and his helpers who made the day special for the children.
Another successful Breakfast with Santa. Thanks to all that attended and to all of our amazing volunteers.
The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 held their annual Lodge Hoop Shoot On December 11th at the Booker T Washington Gymnasium . The shoot was well attended by Lodge Members. The Lodge had 1 child in the Shoot this year unfortunately due to the rise in Covid in the County. The participant will continue on to the District Hoop Shoot in Oswego on January 22nd.
Pictured the contestant Jake Pollock with Lodge Hoop Shoot Chairman Debra Baird, SVP Frank Saya & DD Tom Kanaley.
On Monday 12/6/21 Liverpool Lodge initiated (10) new members. Pictured below are from left to right: Jessica Pearce, John Sayler, Patty Ranieri, Andrew Swartz, Alana Belkevich, David DeFrancis, Sheryl Coppola, Phillip Knapp, Theresa Botsford and Leading Knight Craig Rosen. Not pictured is Kathleen Denman. Welcome to our new members!
Liverpool Elks Ladies Auxiliary along with the Lodge adopted 3 families this holiday season and here is the haul and will be dropped off this week.
Great job everyone!
Camillus Elks Lodge #2367 held a month-long drive for the Salvation Army of Syracuse where they donated over $1000 of goods for individuals in need. Pictured are Director Gina Lazara with PER and Chaplain Frank Legg, Good Member Jon Plochko, Ladies Auxiliary Member Jan Barry, and Secretary Michelle Holzhauer Hickey. Camillus Elks strives to give back to the community and they do an amazing job at it!!
The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 held their Elks Memorial Sunday Service.
The Lodge honored 16 members who have passed through the year. The service was well attended by family & friends of our departed members. A lunch was served after the service.
Oswego Elks Lodge 271 Memorial Service is to honor the memory of the lodge members departed from us the past year and also to remember the departed members from all the other years. Family members and friends were invited. An Elk is never forgotten ,and never forsaken.
photos by Sandy Swiech for iheartoswego.com
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 wishes to thank everyone who came out and helped with their annual Christmas food drive, those who worked it as well as all who contributed. The food drive was held at Nichols Super Market. A special thanks to Mike Hennigan for allowing us to set up in his parking lot. We were able to collect 358 non-perishable items, 30 hams and $440. These were donated to Baldwinsville United Methodist Church food pantry.
Chairperson Stephanie Kneer is teaching her children Savanna and Cameron it is never to early to learn the value of volunteering.
Pictured Tom Thomas Glauberman, Martha Hess and Rick Deland.
The Auburn Elks Lodge held their annual Harvest Dinner. Members of the Lodge donated all of the items needed to make the dinner possible.
All proceeds from the dinner were made to Major Projects. A $630 donation was made
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John Chick PER & current Leading Knight
Liverpool Elks #2348 donated $300 worth of food to Durgee Jr High and CW Baker HS n Baldwinsville School District for the “BackpackFood Program “. The Backpack Food Programs offer families free groceries for weekends and school breaks. Food backpacks include healthy, easy-to-prepare food for kid-friendly meals.
Pictured below RE Elks members is Martha Hess, Laura Richardsand Guidance Assistant Laurie Micale..
Every year, members of the Oswego Elks Lodge donate dictionaries to third grade students of the Oswego City School District. Yesterday, Bob Holmes and Jim Huckabee stopped by Kingsford Park Elementary to hand them out!
What an amazing day at the Camillus Elks lodge as we honored the veterans within our members with a luncheon in their honor. Patriotic Spirit was felt by all! Thank you for your service!!!
Camillus Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary made a donation to the Holy Family Food Pantry of over a $100. Our Auxiliary does so much to give back to the community.
Fulton Lodge hosted a Veteran's steak bake on Saturday. Thirteen places were set for the soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan. The table was set for the Absent member. The chefs did a wonderful job! Joyce Coady PER did a great job coordinating the day! Thanks to all the kitchen help! Elks honor veterans!
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 wishes to thank everyone who came out and helped with their annual Thanksgiving food drive, those who worked it as well as all who contributed. The food drive was held at Nichols Super Market. A special thanks to Mike Hennigan for allowing us to set up in his parking lot. 478 non-perishable items were collected and $762.00 was raised enabling us to purchase 32 Turkeys. These were donated to the Methodist Church pantry along with $154.40.
The Ontario District participated in the annual Veterans Day Parade & Expo held at the NYS Fairgrounds.
The purpose of the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo is to thank veterans for their military service and to recognize their importance in our communities.
The Fulton Elks Lodge recently made a $1,000.00 donation to Person to Person: Citizen Advocacy (PPCA). Pictured are Josh Ferguson, Advocate; Laura Ferguson, PPCA Progam Coordinator; Silvan Johnson, Fulton ElksTreasurer and Joyce Cody, PER. The PPCA staff match a protégé (a person with developmental disabilities) with an advocate (a community volunteer) in which they both share their gifts, talents and friendship. This donation will be used for the PPCA annual holiday party for Oswego County protégés and advocates, being held on December 3rd at the Fulton Elks Lodge. If interested in becoming a volunteer advocate, please contact Laura Ferguson at 315-529-3699.
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. Congratulations to the students of the month for April 2021. Pictured L to R Chairperson Laura Richards Rigley from Liverpool HIGH School, Chairperson Laura Richards, Natalie Lewis from Baker High School in Baldwinsville. ER Mike Halko; and Elizabeth LaDuc from Liverpool High School.
Ontario District was represented by David Merriam, Pam Johnson-Allen, Earl Caporin, Rocco Arcaro and DD Tom Kanaley.
Oswego Elks Lodge 271held a Beer , Cider, Spirits and Wine tasting event. Proceeds benefit Peaceful Remedies and OCO's PATH Transitional Living program for homeless people.
Last evening the Auburn Lodge held its DD Visitation. During the visitation 2 new Members were initiated.
Congratulations to Zachary Wortman & Anthony Vivenzio.
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Fulton Elks Lodge hosted our District Deputy Visitation at tonight's meeting. Initiated during the meeting were three new members. Pictured below, left to right, PER and Lecturing Knight Chrissy Hawksby, new member Linda King, Leading Knight Chris Scoville, new member Connie Chamberlain, Past State Vice President Charlie Diefenbacher and new member Joseph Lamb. Welcome new members!
Camillus Lodge Exalted Ruler Jay Mason presents Secretary Michelle Hickey with a award from Grand Exalted Ruler T. Keith Mills for recruiting 11 new members to the Camillus Elks Lodge.
The Ontario District PDD Association along with the Oswego Elks Lodge
held a District wide training on FRS, Charitable records, and Grand Lodge Inc.
Cam Ricci from Herkimer Lodge # 1439 was present to speak about Grand Lodge Insurance.
Paul Crumb from Peekskill Lodge # 0744 spoke about the FRS system &
Joseph Benoit NY State Charitable Chair spoke on charitable records.
Elk Members and Ladies Auxiliary Members come together to get dictionaries ready for delivery as part of our Dictionary Program. The lodge is giving out 504 dictionaries to third graders at West Genesee, Holy Family, Solvay, and schools in Warners. The dictionaries will be delivered throughout this week. Camillus Elks Lodge continues to give back to the community!!
The Auburn Elks 474 had their annual Children’s Halloween party on October 30th.
The children had pizza and snacks.
They enjoyed crafts and games.
Each child was given a goody bag.
We thank Lewis’s Restaurant for donating the pizza .
The Camillus Elks Lodge just finished a month long drive for the Francis House of Syracuse, NY. Francis House provides a home and extended family for individuals with terminal illnesses so they can die with dignity surrounded by the unconditional love of God. The Elks donated over $750 worth of office supplies, paper products, baking supplies, toiletries, household supplies, and gift cards. Pictured is Secretary Michelle Hickey with Good Member Jonathan Plochko and Executive Director of the Francis House, Mary Anne Hankins. Camillus Elks Lodge continually giving back to the community.
Welcome to our new members recently initiated into the order. from left: Sam Mahshie, Rob Kroll, James Norton, Karen McGean, Kare2021n Williams, Dan MacCammon, Christine Meaney, Timothy Reed, Dick DiDone, Mike Norton, Dan Pandori, Craig Norris, Dan Greely and ER Mike Halko, PER.
The Fulton Elks Lodge recently made a $1,000.00 donation to Parents of Special Children. The organization helps children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families and the funds will be used for special events for the families. The donation came from the Lodge's Bingo proceeds. Thank you Bingo players, you help us help our community! Pictured is Elks Treasurer, Silvan Johnson, presenting the check to Parents of Special Children Director, Theresa Familo.
