Auburn Elks Lodge # 474 recently distributed dictionary's to the 3rd grade students at Casey Park, Genesee, Herman, Seward and Owasco Elementary Schools. 336 Dictionary’s were distributed. Drug Awareness coloring books and bookmarks were also handed out.
Lodge Trustee Al Parsons , ER John Chick Lecturing Knight Janel Smith & School Resource Officer Officer Morrissey are pictured here with Kelly Garback the Principal Of Casey Park Elementary School
The Dictionary Project is a annual Youth Activity.
Welcome to Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) Central District No. 6300, NY News and Event Page. Our mission is to provide information at all levels about the good work we do as Elks. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Fulton Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest
Fulton Elks Lodge #830 presented Walmart gift cards to the winners of their annual Americanism Essay contest, which was open to all 5th, 6th 7th and 8th grade students in the Fulton School District. This year's theme was "What Freedom of Speech Means to Me." Winning essays will go on to be judged at the District, State and National level.
Pictured are Elks essay Judges and student winners, Peter Bailey, Bailey DePoint, Rene Ormsby, Kiley Lark, Joyce Coady, ER, Sophia Hanlon, Haley Taplin and Chris Scoville.
Pictured are Elks essay Judges and student winners, Peter Bailey, Bailey DePoint, Rene Ormsby, Kiley Lark, Joyce Coady, ER, Sophia Hanlon, Haley Taplin and Chris Scoville.
Syracuse Elks Lodge 31 Dictionary Project
Syracuse Elks Lodge #31 recently visited Cicero Elementary school; to present dictionaries along with unique bookmarks created by lodge member Zallnick to 121 third grade students.
Pictured L- R Tony Zallnick, Kathy Wheeler, school principal and Tom Kanaley, PDD, Lodge Secretary.
Pictured L- R Tony Zallnick, Kathy Wheeler, school principal and Tom Kanaley, PDD, Lodge Secretary.
Syracuse Elks Lodge 31 Veterans
Syracuse Elks Lodge #31 recently visited the Veterans Wellness and Recovery Center to share pizza, wings, snacks and soda with 22 veterans.
Pictured L-R David Merriam, Lodge Chaplain, Mario Panetta, V A Recovery coach, Sheila O’Conner PDD, ER, and Ton Kanaley, PDD Lodge Secretary.
Pictured L-R David Merriam, Lodge Chaplain, Mario Panetta, V A Recovery coach, Sheila O’Conner PDD, ER, and Ton Kanaley, PDD Lodge Secretary.
Auburn Elks Lodge 474 Chapel House
The Auburn Elks Lodge 474 donated $100 to the Chapel House
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 John Chick ER of Auburn Lodge with
Chapel House Case Manager
Michael Brennan
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 John Chick ER of Auburn Lodge with
Chapel House Case Manager
Michael Brennan
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Oswego Elks Lodge Human Concerns Donation
Oswego Elks #271 donated can goods and a check for $1,325.00 to the Human Concerns Center Of Oswego to help with the huge demand they are currently experiencing. The center provides emergency food for individuals in need. They supply 3 days of food, 3 meals daily, for each person in the household. They also provide clothing for winter and hygiene items when available. Joann Locy director of Human Concerns was very grateful and overwhelmed with the generosity of Oswego Elks contribution.
Pictured: Ron Rookey, Carol Simpson ER and Joann Locy, director of Human Concerns.
Pictured: Ron Rookey, Carol Simpson ER and Joann Locy, director of Human Concerns.
Camillus Lodge Hoop Shoot
CAMILLUS, NY, DECEMBER 7, 2019: Camillus Elks Lodge No. 2367 hosted their annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw contest Saturday, December 7th at West Genesee High School in Camillus. The program was free to all interested boys and girls ages 8 to 13 from the greater Camillus area and featured winners from West Genesee school contests.
Winners in the Girls category were Dena Hussein (8-9), Amyah Macknail (10-11) and Megan Tyler (12-13). Winners in the Boys category were Parker Vienne (8-9), Colin Straub (10-11) and Charles Lockwood (12-13).
Winners advance to the Ontario District Elks Hoop Shoot on Jan.18th, 8:30 AM at CW Baker High School in Baldwinsville. The Ontario District contest features winners from Syracuse, Oswego, Auburn, Fulton, Liverpool, and Camillus lodges and will be hosted by the Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348.
As students progress through a series of Hoop Shoot contests at the lodge, state, and national level, one boy and one girl in each of three categories will become national champion. The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed on a plaque at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Parents accompany contestants throughout the competition. The parents of finalists at the state, regional and national levels attend the competitions as guests of the Elks. The 2020 Hoop Shoot National Finals will take place April 16-19, 2020 in Chicago.
Through the Hoop Shoot program, the Elks have been developing and reinforcing grit for nearly 50 years—long before researchers and experts concluded that grit is so important for our children. The program focuses on teaching basketball shooting skills, sportsmanship and spirited competition. Participation in the Hoop Shoot encourages kids to set goals and work hard—keys to developing grit.
Camillus Elks express their gratitude to West Genesee School district administrators, athletic director, and physical education teachers for their continued support in this important youth development program.
Additional information can be found at https://www.elks.org/hoopshoot/.
Winners in the Girls category were Dena Hussein (8-9), Amyah Macknail (10-11) and Megan Tyler (12-13). Winners in the Boys category were Parker Vienne (8-9), Colin Straub (10-11) and Charles Lockwood (12-13).
Winners advance to the Ontario District Elks Hoop Shoot on Jan.18th, 8:30 AM at CW Baker High School in Baldwinsville. The Ontario District contest features winners from Syracuse, Oswego, Auburn, Fulton, Liverpool, and Camillus lodges and will be hosted by the Liverpool Elks Lodge No. 2348.
As students progress through a series of Hoop Shoot contests at the lodge, state, and national level, one boy and one girl in each of three categories will become national champion. The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed on a plaque at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Parents accompany contestants throughout the competition. The parents of finalists at the state, regional and national levels attend the competitions as guests of the Elks. The 2020 Hoop Shoot National Finals will take place April 16-19, 2020 in Chicago.
Through the Hoop Shoot program, the Elks have been developing and reinforcing grit for nearly 50 years—long before researchers and experts concluded that grit is so important for our children. The program focuses on teaching basketball shooting skills, sportsmanship and spirited competition. Participation in the Hoop Shoot encourages kids to set goals and work hard—keys to developing grit.
Camillus Elks express their gratitude to West Genesee School district administrators, athletic director, and physical education teachers for their continued support in this important youth development program.
Additional information can be found at https://www.elks.org/hoopshoot/.
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