Monday, June 13, 2022

Oswego Flag Day

 The officers of Oswego Lodge  observed Flag Day on Sunday with Veteran Wayne Gleason, PDDGER reading the Response.




Spring SP Visitation

 Cam Ricci NYSEA SP and First Lady recently visited the Ontario ( Central) District.




Auburn Freedom Grant

 The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 donated $1000 to the Chapel House from the Freedom Grant. 

The Chapel House is a homeless shelter located in Auburn who serves homeless men & woman from all of Cayuga County as well as homeless veterans. 

Pictured Mario Campanello Jr. ER, Kim Dunn

Shelter Director, Sheila Jordan Chapel House & 

Fritz Allen PDDGER, State Trustee .



Auburn Lodge Gratitude Grant

 The Auburn Elks Lodge 474

recently donated $2000 Gratitude Grant to the Caspar Gregory Camp in Aurora NY. The Caspar Gregory Camp, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing camping and outdoor learning and recreational experiences for people of all ages. Pictured with ER Mario Campanello, Phyllis Allen PER, Fritz Allen PDDGER & current State Trustee, Good Member Ed Kustyn with members of Camp Gregory 

Frank Benenati, John Wensler, Cathleen Sheils, Susan Dean, Cassie Ryan, Abby Anderson & 

Dick Taylor .



Oswego recognizes PER

 Oswego Elks Lodge celebrated PER Vickie Rowe

Vickie was the Lodge ER for the 2021-22 Lodge Year!

Congratulations Vickie



Oswego Citizenship Award

 Carol Simpson PER presented Francis Enwright the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award.

Congratulations Francis



Oswego Elk Of The Year

 John Babcock PER of the Oswego Lodge received the Elk Of The Year Award 

Congratulations John !



Liverpool Police Officers Of The Year

 Liverpool Elks Lodge honored 4 officers from Liverpool Police Department as officers of the year. Covid provided an unprecedented stress on law enforcement and the part time officers of Liverpool Police stepped up and kept their Village safe. Liverpool Elks Lodge was honored to show them their appreciation. pictured Robert Marshall, Dana Vinch and Sean Edwards (Marcus Lukins was unable to attend)



Police Officer Of The Year

 Liverpool Elks Lodge was privileged to honor Martin Knaul from Baldwinsville Police Department as their Officer of the Year.  Pictured Martin, Baldwinsville Police Chief Michael Lefancheck and ER Michael Halko



Firefighter Of The Year

 Liverpool Elks Lodge honored Chuck McFadden as Firefighter of the Year from Seneca River Fire Department. pictured Chuck McFadden, James (Bill) Lee, President of SRFD and Mike Halko, ER



Veterans Parade Award

 Pictured with the Fulton Memorial Day Parade Veteran's first place award are Fulton Lodge Tiler Elsie Tucci,  ER Chris Scoville and Trustee Lenny Hewitt.



Scholarship

 Congratulations to Phoenix Central School District student Kelsey Redhead, a graduating senior from the CiTi New Vision program, who was honored to receive a scholarship from the Oswego and Fulton Elks Lodges. Pictured left to right are Carla Defren, New Visions Program Administrator,  Fulton Lodge Tiler Elsie Tucci,  Oswego Elks ER John Babcock, scholarship recipient Kelsey Redhead, Fulton Elks ER Chris Scoville and Fulton Trustee Joyce Coady.



Elk Distinguished Citizenship Award

 Diane Oldenburg received the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award 2021-22

Congratulations Diane



Elk Of The Year Liverpool

 Congratulations to our Elk of the Year for 2021-2022 Marty Martha Hess of Liverpool Lodge. 

The Elk of the year is a person who has given above and beyond over an extended period of time.   Anyone can nominate someone for this honor, but ultimately the prior Elks of the year vote on the recipient.   It is truly one of the highest honor your lodge can bestow on you.   GREAT JOB MARTY!!!



Certificate of Appreciation

 Judy Ireland received a Certificate Of Appreciation for all of her and Lee’s dedication to Major Projects over the years. Congratulations Judy ! 

Pictured Judy w SP Cam Ricci