The Bpoe Fulton NY Elks recently received a $2,000.00 Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. The grant was split between two local organizations. The Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County received $1,000.00, which they will use to offer a safe, welcoming place to local children who have been abused, helping them to find justice, healing and hope. Pictured below are good member Dawn Gibbs and Tory DeCaire, Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center.
The Bpoe Fulton NY Elks received a $2,000.00 Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. The grant was split between two local organizations. The Fulton Public Library received $1,000.00, which they will use to enhance their collection and programing. Pictured are good member Dawn Gibbs, presenting the check to Caroline Chatterton, Director of the Fulton Library.
Congratulations to our New York State Hoop Shoot winners at Regionals as they now advance to the Hoop Shoot National Finals in Chicago.
Sophie Keller Girls 10/11 sponsored by Ballston Spa Elks Lodge 2619
Riley Hodkinson Girls 11/12 sponsored by Oneida Elks Lodge #767
Owen Salisbury Boys 12/13 sponsored by Camillus Elks Lodge 31
Best of luck to all in April!
The 2024 Hoop Shoot National Finals will be held on Saturday April 20, 2024, at the Wintrust Arena starting at 10:00am eastern time. Information on attending or streaming the National Finals is located in the Hoop Shoot section on www.elks.org From now until April 1st, you can send a message to our contestants on elks.org. The shooting order for the National Finals will be announced on Monday Madness, via the Elks National Foundation's YouTube Channel on Monday April 15, 2024.
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 recently donated cash and food totaling $2000 from the Beacon Grant to Baldwinsville Meals on Wheels. Baldwinsville Meal on Wheels has been serving the Baldwinsville area sine 1972. They truly appreciate this and all donations. Picture: Jean Giuseppetti, grant chairman, Donna Metz, Director Meals on Wheels, and Dennis Seeber, Leading Knight.
The Bpoe Fulton NY Elks and Parents of Special Children, Inc. held their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9th. Each participant got to write and send a letter to Santa and received a special gift. Special thank you to the Fulton Freshman boys Basketball Coach Josh Viscome and his team for helping again this year!
The Auburn Elks Lodge held their annual Children’s Christmas Party with Santa & Mrs Clause. The children enjoyed pizza, snacks and crafts .
A special thank you to Santa & Mrs Clause also to Janel and Theresa for putting on the party !
11 children and their familes attended.
Camillus LODGE #31 initiated 5 new members at their meeting tonight. Pictured is Howard Hamlin, Janine Fortino, Bob Dixon, Lisa and Jim Eutice with Exalted Ruler Linda Bellefeuille. Welcome to our Lodge!!!!
Oswego Elks Lodge 271 held their annual Breakfast With Santa event this morning. There were lots of excited children ready to let Santa know what they wanted for Christmas. Thank you to all the Elk members that helped make this a great event .
The Ladies Auxiliary out did themselves with their December Project! We were able to make a monetary donation of $822 plus $300 in goods and gift cards! President Jenn Kolakowski presented Vera House Director of Development, Carrie Veley, with the checks and donated items! Thank you to all Auxiliary and Elks who made this donation possible!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Liverpool Elks Lodge #2348 donated $100 to St. Mary’s Senior Apartments last week to help pay for their Christmas dinner. Pictured below are Samantha King (apartment manager) from St. Mary’s and Loyal Knight Dennis Seeber
Liverpool Elks Lodge held a food drive throughout December. The food collected was given to Liverpool High School for their food pantry. In addition to the nonperishables they collected they presented them with a check for nearly $1100. This check was part of the Beacon Grant. Hopefully local children will have a better Christmas break this year. Pictured L-R Shannon Lasher, Food Pantry Coordinator, Ken Light , Leading Knight, Jean Giuseppetti , Grant Coordinator, Thomas Glauberman , Dennis Seeber , Loyal Knight and Brett Woodcock, Principal.
Liverpool Elks #2348 donated food products and a check for $965 to New Life CNY. The donation is for Weekend Power Packs for students in Liverpool Schools. The donation was made from the proceeds of the Spotlight Grant. puctured L-R Jean Giuseppetti Grant Coordinator, Sheri Meier, New Life CNY, Ken Light , Leading Knight, and Dennis Seeber , Loyal Knight.
The Auburn Elks Lodge initiated 1 new Member Alison Guyle. Welcome and Congratulations
wELKome Rome new members! Last evening at the first Lodge meeting of 2024 Rome Lodge officers initiated 4 new members.
