Fulton Lodge Donation

 Becky Ross of the Syracuse VA accepted donations from the Fulton Elks Lodge#830's Grant Coordinator Rene Ormsby and Veteran/PER Dave Ormsby.

The Fulton Elks Lodge donated items in support of patients in the Syracuse VA Medical Center rehab unit. Items included models and crafts, 20 DVD movies, $100 credit for the commissary to pick up gifts.They also provided $675 worth of gift cards to purchase additional items as needed. 

Becky reported looking for PS3 for the unit. If you have one and would like to donate, please contact Dave or Rene at the Fulton Elks Lodge.

Liverpool Winter Olympics

 Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 recently held their annual Winter Olympics.  They held indoor and outdoor events throughout the day.  Although there had been very little snow in the area, Mother Nature co-operated with a snowstorm that week.  The participants took part in numerous activities such as a tug of war, golfing, corn hole, etc.  There was a chili cookoff.  It was a great day of fun and companionship for all The lodge was able to raise $800 for the ENF.

Ontario District Hoop Shoot

 Congratulations to all the winners of the Ontario District Hoop Shoot that was held on Saturday at the YMCA in Oswego. After the shoot everyone went to the Oswego Lodge 271 for pizza & trophy's were handed out. Winners will advance to the state competition. Good luck to all.

photos by Sandy Swiech

Camillus New Members

 Welcome to Camillus Lodge #2367 it's newest members!!! Pictured is Exalted Ruler Jay Mason and District Deputy Tom Kanaley with new members, Jeffery Tuttle, Karen Tuttle, Maurice Latessa, Matt Mason, Timothy Hummell, Andrea Brzostek, Mary Jane Olson, Frank Tafel, Father Kevin Maloney, Kara Hickey, Christina Holzhauer, Susan Kane Holzhauer, and Jean Petrick. Welcome to our elk family!!

And how great it is that Exalted ruler Jay Mason could initiate his own son Matt Mason!

Camillus Donor Network

 Camillus Elks Lodge #2367 partnered with the Donor Family Network and provided a breakfast buffet. The Donor Family Network provides awareness of organ donation and many told stories of how organ donation effected their lives. It was a great opportunity to partner with this amazing agency.

Fulton New Members

 On 2/1/2022, Fulton Elks Lodge initiated four new members. Seated, from left to right, are new members Margaret Tanner, Dustin Arroway, C.J. Scoville and Cole Hooper. Behind our new members  are Elks Officers Liz Florczyk, Marlene Northrup,  Chris Scoville, Chrissy Hawksby, DD Tom Kanaley,  Toni Stevens, Silvan Johnson, Elsiemarie Tucci and David Ormsby.  Welcome to our new members!

Auburn Scat Van Donation

 The Auburn Elks Lodge #474 was able to donate to our local Scat Van $5,500.00.  

The lodge is very connected to our local Scat Van organization. 

The money was raised through our Beacon and Freedom grants from the Grand Lodge.

Pictured from left to right are as follows:

Picture 1

Lee Brew, Trustee and Scat Van Volunteer driver, Peter O’Connor, PER, Board of Directors for Scat Van, Phyllis Allen, PER, Co-Chair for the Lodge Grant Committee, Sue Van Epps, Director of the Scat Van, Fritz Allen, PDDGER, SC Trustee, Co-Chair for the Lodge Grant Committee, John Chick, PER, Frank Saya, PER, SVP, Mike Damayzn, ER, and Mindy Johnson, PDDGER, SC for Americanism. 

Picture 2

Peter O’Connor, PER Board of Directors member for the Scat Van, Jim Taber, PER, Scat Van Volunteer Driver, Sue Van Epps, Director of the Scat Van, Fritz Allen, PDDGER, SC Trustee, Co-Chair for the Lodge Grant Committee, Lee Brew, Trustee and Scat Van Volunteer driver.

Thank you to all our lodge members who helped in making this donation possible through your generous donations to our Elks National Foundation.