Oswego Elks Lodge annual picnic was held this past Sunday.
A great time was had by all. They always welcome new members.
Monday, July 19, 2021
Sunday, July 18, 2021
2021 Fall Conference Reservation Form
2021 Fall Conference Reservation Form
Forms must be received by September 15th!
Oswego Children’s Miracle Network
Oswego Elks Lodge #271 recently held a chicken barbeque in partnership with Walmart to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. To help reach Walmart’s goal of a $15,000 donation for Children’s Miracle Network, Oswego Elks Lodge made a donation of $1,000. Pictured are Bill Kerfien, PDDGER Oswego Elks Lodge, George LaPage, Cherie Allen and Erin Jones from Walmart and Oswego Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Vickie Rowe.
Oswego Little Kitchen
The Oswego Lodge Friday night kitchen will close this Friday. We would like thank the members for supporting the kitchen.
We will open again at the end of August. Have a great summer. Missing from picture is Bill Kerfein.
Auburn Elks 474 Drug Awareness
Today the Auburn Elks Lodge 474, in partnership with the Cayuga County Deputy Sheriff’s Benevolent Association (CCDSBA), Sheriff Brian Schenck and Association President Mario Campanello, distributed Elks National Drug Awareness materials with their Elks Father’s Day Chicken BBQ. The CCDSBA supplied the dessert as well.
Mario Campanello is the current Loyal Knight & Sheriff Brian Schenck is a good member of the Auburn Lodge .
Liverpool 55th Anniversary
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 recently celebrated their 55th anniversary. At a dinner in their honor Office of the Year Awards were given to outstanding police Officers who serve and protect the members of the lodge. The Officer of the Year from both departments is chosen by their fellow Officers.
Pictured L to R Lieutenant Michael Lockwood, Chief William Lefencheck and Officer of the YearRobert Thibault of Baldwinsville Police Department, ER Phillip Spenser, Office of the Year Robert Marshall and Chief Gerald Unger from Liverpool Police Department.
( Auxilairy President Terese Risley is shown in with receipants in individual pisctures )
Camillus Food Bank Donation
Exalted Ruler Jay Mason of Camillus Elks Lodge presents Heidi Soine, The Development Coordinator at the Food Bank of Central New York with a $350.00 check to help provide food for individuals in need. There motto is “Do Right and Feed Everyone” and the Camillus Lodge is helping the agency do that. Camillus Elks Lodge giving back to the community.
Oswego Flag Day
Oswego Lodge Flag Day ceremony.
The program included the history of the flag, patriotic singing and a reading from Shelly Reifke-Souza. Participants also recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 🇺🇲
Auburn Elks 474 Flag Day
The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 held their Flag Day Ceremony on June 14th. The history of the flag was read by State Vice President Frank Saya.
The Boy Scout troop 43 and Cub Scout pack 40 presented the flags.
Grandchildren of State Americanism Chair Mindy Johnson PDDGER presented the Pledge Of Allegiance.
Camillus Flag Day
Another successful Flag Day Ceremony 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Thank you to Boy Scout Troop 60 for all your help.
Elk Of The Year Liverpool
Congratulations to Laura Mclain Richards on becoming Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 newest Elk of the Year. ELK of the Year is an honor bestowed on someone who has gone above and beyond for years and years. Well de deserved Laura.
Oswego/Fulton Scholarship
The New Visions program at CiTi BOCES received a donation thanks to a collaboration between the Oswego Elks Lodge and Fulton Elks Lodge. The funds will go toward a scholarship being awarded to a graduating Oswego County student who has participated in the New Vision program.
New Vision has programs Allied Health and Specialized Careers. Allied Health allows students to observe medical rotations at local medical offices and hospitals. Specialized Careers includes but is not limited law, business, veterinary care and engineering. Students in this program have observed law enforcement officers, graphic designers and social workers. New Vision students have the opportunity to receive college credits while still attending their local high school.
Pictured in the photo are Joyce Coady, PER Fulton Elks Lodge, Robyn Proud, Principal of On-Site Programs for New Vision and Vickie Rowe, Exalted Ruler Oswego Elks Lodge.
(photo credit: Sandy Swiech)
Liverpool Scholars
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 Ladies Auxiliary President Terri Risley and First Vice President Maureen Culican recently participated in Baldwinsville Central School’s Dollars for Scholars presentation. Due to covid the ceremony that is typically held at the school recognizing all the students was cancelled. Each group or individual presenting a scholarship met with their recipient and presented their scholarship personally. Auxiliary was honored to present a $1000 scholarship to Kelsey Natoli. Kelsey will be attending University of Delaware in the fall. It is an honor to meet Kelsey and to witness Taylor receiving both recognition and financial support from her community.
Pictured L to R : Maureen Culican, Scholarship Chairman, Kelsey Natoli and Auxiliary President Terri Risley,
Oswego Elk Of The Year/ Officer
Congratulations to Chick Vickery who was awarded Elk of the Year and Bill Chorley who received Officer of the Year honors at Tom Milam's testimonial last evening at Oswego Lodge.
Thanks to Carol Dillabaugh for the photos.
Liverpool School Scholars
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 Leading Knight Craig Rosen recently participated in Baldwinsville Central School’s Dollars for Scholars presentation. Due to covid the ceremony that is typically held at the school recognizing all the students was cancelled. Each group or individual presenting a scholarship met with their recipient and presented their scholarship personally. Scholarship winners are chosen by the school. Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 was honored to present a $1000 scholarship to Taylor Metcalf. It is wonderful to witness Taylor receiving both recognition and financial support from her community.
Pictured L to R : Colleen and Lonnie Metcalf, Katherine Kraushaar, Taylor and Gerald Metcalf and Leading Knight Craig Rosen.
Oswego Lodge Memorial Day
Members of Oswego Elks Lodge #271 took part in the placing of flags on the graves of veterans at St. Paul's Cemetery. The Elks have placed flags in this cemetery for the past few years on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Camillus Lodge Food Drive
Camillus Lodge 2367 has taken on the challenge of a year long food drive, each month giving to a different organization. Pictured is Exalted Ruler Jay Mason donating bags and boxes of food to District Deputy Tom Kanaley for the St. Joseph's Food Pantry. Also pictured is PDD Rocco Arcaro. Camillus Elks Lodge 2367 continuously giving back to the community.
SVP Frank Saya Installation
Congratulations to Frank Saya PER on his installation as the State Vice President serving the New York State Elks Association for our Ontario District
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