Camillus Elks Lodge #31 made a $500 donation as part of their Gratitude Grant to the Samaritan Center Basic Needs Closet. The Samaritan Center twice a week operates a basic need closet where guests are able to select items they most need, such as soap, toothpaste, and deodorant. Pictured is PDDGER Tom Kanaley with Director of the Center, Mary Beth Frey. Camillus Elks Lodge #31 continues to give back to the community.
Camillus Elks Lodge #31 received a plaque for Best Float in the Camillus Memorial Day Parade. They also received a $400 check along with their award. Pictured is Exalted Ruler Linda Belelfeuille with Joseph Flynn from the Town of Camillus as she accepts the award on behalf of the lodge.
The Bpoe Fulton NY Elks recently made a $250 donation to the Fulton Pop Warner football, cheer and dance program. Pictured in the front row are Matt Bouchard, Brandy Smart, Pop Warner Treasurer and Madison Reynolds. Seated in the second row are Jeremy Smart, Pop Warner V.P. and Richard Nicholas. Standing presenting the donation are Charlie Diefenbacher, Fulton Elks Leading Knight and Eric Prusinowski, Fulton Pop Warner President.
Camillus Elks Lodge #31 made a $500 donation to the Camillus Town Shop. The Town Shop has always been a place for teens to gather, grow, and express themselves. They provide a consistent, sustained, and rich array of the ingredients and inputs that are essential for positive youth development for Camillus teens. Pictured is PDDGER Tom Kanaley with Director Debra Ancilloti with Assistant Director Harrison Rein.
Liverpool Lodge Welcomes 10 new members
Pictured back row left to right:
John Kavanagh, Jim Cherko, Pat Ehle, Tom Honors, and ER Jaime
Pictured front row front left to right:
Michael Saranceni, Daniel Doyle, Gail Bell, Maureen Hurley, Annette Chairvolotti and Mary Ann Pitre
The Bpoe Fulton NY Elks recently made a donation of $250.00 to the Fulton Knee High Basketball Program. Pictured receiving the donation check is Coach Sean Broderick and Fulton Elks Leading Knight Charlie Diefenbacher. Fulton Elks supports our youth sports programs!
Liverpool Elks had the honor of having some vets from the VA out to the lodge on 7/12 for fishing and a picnic lunch. This is the first time they’ve been out since Covid. A great time was had by all. Thanks go out to the many volunteers from the lodge, the staff at the VA and the Seneca River Fire Department
With hot temperatures in the forecast the Auburn Elks Lodge 474 Exalted Ruler John Chick PER donated 6 cases of water to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office
John is pictured with Undersheriff Stuart Peenstra .
At last night's Old Timers Night At Oswego Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Michael Loughrey presented their webmaster Jen Longley with an award from the NYSEA for 1st place in our division for their website. He also presented her with a 4 Star award from Grand Lodge for their website last year.
The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 received the Public Relations Best Overall Lodge Bulletin Division 1 Lodge Bulletin Contest for the 2022-2023 lodge year.
Congratulations to Editor Janel Smith .
Pictured ER John Chick with Janel
The Auburn Elks Lodge received 2nd place for the Memorial Sunday Brochure Contest. Thank you and congratulations to Mindy Johnson PPDGER who does the brochure each year .
Auburn Elks #474 recognized their members who have been members for 25 years or more. They were recognized for their dedication to the order.
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 enjoyable.
A total of 23 Old Timers were in attendance.
Pictured with Exalted Ruler John Chick PER
Liverpool Lodge Bottle drive today to support B & R Bunkhouse and had a great turn out and a special visit from Blue from the shelter. Thanks to all the volunteers who took time out of their Sunday to help sort the bottles.
The Fulton Elks Lodge, for Youth Week, has donated two bicycles and a $500.00 donation to the OCO Community School. Presenting one of the bikes for recipient Cory Seymour, is good member Dawn Gibbs and Liz Gardener, accepting the bike on behalf of the OCO Community School.
Camillus Elks Lodge #31 had many awards to be given out from the New York State Convention. First pictured is PDDGER Rocco Arcaro presenting Secretary Michelle Hickey with the Local Lodge Website Contest Winner award for the 2023 year. Second is Exalted Ruler Linda Bellefeuille as she presents to Bernie and Joyce Bunce and PDDGER Rocco Arcaro an award for New York State Major Projects Personal Donation Above $1000 for the 2022-2023 year. Last is PSVP Mike Diehl and Secretary Michelle Hickey with the State President's Award for sponsoring two or more members in the 2022-2023 elk year. Congratulations to everyone!!!!
Congratulations to our newly sworn in State Trustee Jim Oldenburg of Oswego Lodge and SVP Mary Bielby of Rome Lodge. Pictured with DD Earl Caproin
As it has been for many years, Memorial Day 2023 was observed in the city of Oswego. A ceremony led by veterans’ brought civic leaders, city employees and members of the Oswego Elks #271 to the Veterans Memorial Park along the Oswego River. A warm, sunny day brought out a large crowd, who were there to pay tribute to all those who gave their lives in service to the country.
photos by sandy swiech for iheartoswego.com #AmericanLegion
Camillus Elks Lodge members Dave Merriam, PSVP Mike Giehl, and PDDGER Tom Kanaley placed American Flags on the graves of fallen Elks buried in our Central District plot at Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse, New York.
Congratulations to Liverpool Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary's newest Sister of the Year Paola Bartley.
Pictured: Kay Root Sister of the Year 2022, Paola Bartley, and Auxiliary President Therese Risley.
Alan Parsons Auburn Elks 474 Lodge Trustee was presented a Honorary Founders Pin and Certificate.
Edward Darrow PDDGER & ENF Lodge Chairman presented the Award.
This Award is given to recognize those who have given $1000 or more to the Elks National Foundation over the years. Al is one of 4 Members in the Auburn Elks Lodge to reach this level. Congratulations & Thank you Al.
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 donated $2000 to the Baldwinsville Volunteer Center for their H.E.L.P. (Household Essentials for Living Pantry) Program. The mission of the Baldwinsville Volunteer Center is to encourage, support and empower volunteers to meet the needs of and make a difference in the Greater Baldwinsville Community.
The H.E.L.P. program helps businesses, local agencies and school and community groups “adopt” a month and provide household products (o supplies, paper products, soaps, etc.) that are necessary but not often provided by our local food pantry.
Pictured Dennis Seeber, Lecturing Knight, Carmey Evans office manager of Baldwinsville Volunteer Center and Jean Giuseppetti.
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 donated $2000 to Griffin's Guardians Brighten Your Day Program.. Griffin's Guardians is a recognized nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides support and financial assistance to children battling cancer in Central New York. They work hand in hand with Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital to stay up to date on what the patients' and families' current needs are. In addition, they strive to bring awareness to Pediatric Cancer and to provide financial aid for funding Pediatric Cancer Research.
PICTURED Dennis Seeber Lecturing Knight, Erin of Griffin’s Guardians and Jean Giuseppetti
The Central District 6300 participated in the Syracuse St Patricks Day Parade. After the parade members enjoyed a lunch at Camillus Lodge
The Oswego YMCA was recently awarded a $3,500 donation from the Oswego Elks Lodge #271 to help fund the YMCA’s Project: Community Hoops.
The donation will be used to support the ongoing gym improvements at the organization’s basketball & multi sport court facilities. Pictured awarding the generous contribution are Oswego Elks Lodge #271 Exhalted Ruler, John Babcock; Cheryl Baldwin, Oswego YMCA Executive Director and Bob Holmes, Oswego Elks Lodge #271 Hoop Shoot Coordinator
The Fulton Elks Lodge made a $3,800.00 donation to the Syracuse Veteran's Administration Healthcare for Homeless Veteran's Program. The funds were from an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant. Pictured L to R are Silvan Johnson, Treasurer; Ashley Thatcher, VA Grant and Per Diem/Contract Residential Program Coordinator; and Rene Ormsby, Secretary and Grant Coordinator. As long as there are Veterans, the BPOE will never forget them!
Auburn Lodge held its annual presidents breakfast during President weekend
Fulton Elks welcome State President Cam and First Lady Joanne and their guests to our Lodge for a delicious roast beef dinner.
Oswego Elks Lodge #271 George Washingtons Birthday and Community Service Awards Banquet
Oswego Elks welcomed state president Cameron Ricci and the first Lady Joanne to a George Washingtons Birthday celebration and Community Service Awards Banquet on February 17th. Gift presentation to Cameron Ricci (NYS Elks Assn. ) and The first Lady were by John Babcock ( ER ) and Diane Pooler ( President of the Ladies Auxilary ).
Community Service Award was presented to Oswego YMCA for their service to youth development, promoting healthy living and social reponsability. And The United Way Greater oswego County for their fight for health, education and financial stability of every person in every community.
The Presidents Volunteer Service Awards
Youth Award was given to Sara Wescott
The Life Time Achievment award was given to Kimberly Wescott
photos by Sandy Swiech for iheartoswego.com
Liverpool Lodge January Student Of The Month
Neil Mautz from Baldwinsville
The Oswego Elks Ladies Auxiliary recently donated $600 worth of needed items to the Women's Health Clinic at the VA .
In the photo from left to right is James Dillabough ( Veteran Chair Person ), Carol Dillabough (Auxiliary Secretary ), Carol Todd ( Auxiliary Treasurer) , Rebecca Bernys ( Volunteer Service Specialist ),Becky Jo Ross ( CTRS ) , Margaret Mahaney (Auxiliary 1st Vice President ), Ken Ellis ( PER and adviser) , John Babcock ( Oswego Elks ER)
Liverpool Elks Lodge 2348 recently donated $2000 to Baldwinsville Meals in Wheels. The donation was made possible from the proceeds of the Spotlight Grant. Pictures: Robert Culican, PSVP. Dennis Seeber, Lecturing Knight, Donna Metz, Meals on Wheels and Jean Giuseppetti.
Liverpool Elks Lodge 2348 sponsored “ Running with the Elks, 5K and Fun Run “. All proceeds from this event were to benefit Honor Flight. Honor Flights mission is to honor America’s veterans by transporting them to Washington, D.C. to visit the national memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. Liverpool Elks Lodge was able to present Honor Flight of Syracuse with $8461.47.
Fulton Elks Lodge #830 recently donated approximately $500 work of household items including pots and pans sets, shower curtains, large and small trash cans, bathroom towel as well as cleaners and toilet paper to Kristina's House of Hope . This was part of the Beacon Grant. Seen in the photo from l to r are Holly Bennett, Assistant Director of KHOH, good member Dawn Gibbs, and Secretary Rene Ormsby. KHOH is a homeless shelter for women recovering from addiction.
The Auburn Lodge donated $6000 from the Beacon Grant to Saints Peter And John Soup Kitchen in Auburn.
The Soup Kitchen is a shared ministry of local churches and organizations that operates out of the Parish House. Community volunteers gather together to prepare and serve delicious hot meals. The Pantry was very overwhelmed & grateful for this donation.
Pictured left to right
Phyllis Allen PER, Mario Campanello Jr ER,
David Ward Soup Kitchen Manager, Fritz Allen PDDGER , State Trustee, & Frank Saya PSVP, Lodge Secretary.
