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!
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.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Fulton Lodge Presidents Weekend
Fulton Elks welcome State President Cam and First Lady Joanne and their guests to our Lodge for a delicious roast beef dinner.
Oswego President’s Weekend
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
Monday, February 6, 2023
Oswego Lodge donation
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)








