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.
During the recent NYS Elks Convention the Fulton Elks Lodge received two awards. ER Ryan Wallace presented First place award in Division 1, for the Flag Day Ceremony brochure, and a recognition award for exceptional contributions to the Empire State Elks publication. Receiving the awards in behalf of the Lodge are Dave Ormsby, Chairman of the Flag Day Committee, Rene Ormsby, who prepared the Flag Day brochure submitted to the State and Silvan Johnson, public relations chair.
Camillus Elks Lodge has done it again!!! Exalted Ruler Jay Mason accepts a huge donation from the lodge to the Samaritan Center Basic Needs Closet. The lodge donated over $600 of supplies to an organization that does so much for the community.
Regional Soccer Shoot Lowville
Congratulations to all the winners ! Good Luck in Ogdensburg!
Elks Lodge donates to Fueling Futures
An ongoing food distribution effort at the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation recently received a significant boost from the Oswego Elks Lodge.
Members of the local lodge donated $2,000 worth of shelf-stable snacks, drinks and other food items to CiTi’s Fueling Futures program.
“The Oswego Elks Lodge invests in the youth in our community through a variety of programs,” said Exalted Ruler Vickie Rowe. “We're thrilled to be able to make this donation to Fueling Futures, providing shelf-stable food to children throughout Oswego County.”
Fueling Futures is funded by CiTi BOCES’ employee payroll deductions, grant money and donations, and aims to ensure CiTi students have the food they need to thrive. As part of the program, students receive a variety of items to sustain them during the school day and beyond, with additional sustenance provided for nights and weekends, when school isn’t in session.
left to Right in photo Vickie Rowe ( ER ) Roseann Bayne ( assistant Superintendent for Instruction ) and Danial Capella ( PER , PSP )
The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 held their monthly chicken BBQ. The Lodge donated 15 chicken dinners to the Chapel House.
The Chapel House is an advocate for the homeless population, not only providing emergency food and shelter, but working cooperatively with other community agencies to promote self-sufficiency, personal growth, and social responsibility.
Pictured Michael Damazyn, ER &
Lisa Hurley Chapel House staff member.
Oswego Elks Lodge #271 donated personal items needed to our veterans at Syracuse VA Medical Center.
Photo left to right James Dillabough ( Co-Chair of Veterans Committee), Carol Dillabough ( PDD), Vickie Rowe ( ER ) , and Susan Hawes ( Lead Recreation Therapist )
What a night of recognition it was at the Camillus Elks Lodge meeting. Exalted Ruler Jay Mason presents Warners Troop 60 with a certificate of appreciation for everything they do for our lodge. He also presents Sam Barth and Ryan Trace with awards for becoming Eagle Scouts. Bob McIntyre was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation as he retires from Lodge Steward. Bob is a vital part of our lodge and keeping it going. Congratulations to all!!!!
Frederick ( Fritz) Allen PER, PSVP, PDDGER & current State Trustee of the NYS Ontario District getting ready for today’s Patriotic Ceremony at the West Central District of the NYSEA. Fritz is pictured with his handmade Marine quilt that was sent to him by Valerie Edwards of California. Thank you Valerie for the generous act of kindness.
What an amazing day to give back to the community by helping make beds at Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Their motto is "No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In our Town" and the Camillus Elks helped make that happen. Thanks so much to all our volunteers who came out and helped build, and for all those that contributed to the bedding drive for the beds. We donated about $1700 worth of bedding. What an amazing accomplishment that is!!!
At September 8th Oswego Elks Auxiliary members were recognized for 10 and 25 years membership. Also the past auxiliary presidents were recognized. Absent from the photos are Jill Abbott, Donna Gilman , and Sandra Haynes for 25 years of membership. Congratulations to all.
Camillus Elks Lodge 2367 held a prayer and moment of silence for those lost in the 9/11 attacks. Trustee Joyce Bunce said a beautiful prayer, District Deputy Tom Kanaley spoke, then Exalted Ruler Jay Mason shared apiece by Past President Barack Obama. All members present wore American Flag pins remembering the lives lost and for those that continue to protect our country every single day.
"We will never forget"
Auburn Elks #474 recently recognized their members who have been members for 25 years or more. They were recognized for their dedication to the order. They enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by PER John Chick.
Alot of laughs and memories were shared. Everyone had a great time! Those in attendance were grateful to everyone who volunteered to make their evening a success. Pictured 16 Members
A total of 24 Old Timers were in attendance.
