Welcome to Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) Central District No. 6300, NY News and Event Page. Our mission is to provide information at all levels about the good work we do as Elks. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Auburn Lodge Elk Of The Year
Congratulations to Auburn Lodge’s
Elk Of The Year John Chick PER
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication.
Auburn Lodge Awards
Congratulations to Edward Darrow, PSVP
Fritz Allen, PSVP, PDDGER, NY State Trustee
They both received Outstanding Service Commendation Award
Auburn Lodge Citizen Of The Year
Auburn Elk Lodge #474 recently had the pleasure of welcoming NYS President Paul Galarneau and First Lady Kristin Galarneau is from Cohoes-Waterford # 1317. During our ceremony we also announced the Auburn Lodge Citizen of the 2020-2021 Year Award. The award was given to Michele Andreassen, RN for her volunteering to join the International Medical Corp. Once she arrived she would be helping the Brooklyn Medical Center for 2 weeks .
Picture left to right SP Paul Galarneau, Michele Andreassen, Mindy Johnson, PDDGER, ER Mike Damazyn
Auburn Lodge Officer Of The Year
Congratulations to Auburn Lodge’s
Officer Of The Year
Jim Vivenzio Lodge Treasure
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the Lodge
DD Announcement 2021-22
Dear Ontario District Members:
It is with great pleasure that we officially announce Tom Kanaley from Syracuse Lodge is our 2021-22 District Deputy Designate. Tom continues to lead the Ontario District through these challenging times in a positive direction. His knowledge, experience, guidance and passion are key to his success and with all of us working together we will have another great year. Please join us in Congratulating Tom!
Fraternally,
Dan Capella PSP
Bill Reedy Jr PSP
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Auburn Elks Lodge Veterans Hall Of Fame
The Auburn Elks Lodge # 474 would like to recognize, Frederick (Fritz) Allen PER,PSVP, PDDGER and current State Trustee of the New York State’s Ontario District of Elks association has been recognized by Pamela A. Helming, Senator of the 54th district of New York as a 2021 honorary member of the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame which recognizes individuals who has made extraordinary contributions in both military and civilian life.
The Auburn Elks wants to congratulate Fritz on this highly distinguished achievement.