Drug Awareness Program (DAP) Chair
Becky Underhill
Newark #391
Lodge DAP Reports
Each lodge DAP chairperson is to submit a written report of their lodge DAP activities to their District DAP Chairperson. District reports are due to the State Chairperson by February 15th. These reports can be as simple as listing the activities, number of people who the activity was for and how many Elks took part. They can be hand written or in an email.
DAP Essay, Poster & Video Contest Theme
The 2025-2026 Drug Awareness Program (DAP) essay, poster, and video contest theme is “Drugs are a Grave Mistake”.
Lodges, please submit one winner in each category to your district DAP Chairman. Districts, send one winner in each category to the State Chairman by February 1, 2026. One winner in each category will be selected at the state level and then forwarded to the national level for judging. You can find more information about the contests at elksdap.org under contests. Rules must be followed exactly.
DAP Order Form
Lodge and District DAP Chairs can now easily order DAP literature and materials through the Ohio Elks. Click the link below to complete a simple online ordering form. Once submitted, the OEA DAP Chair will review and complete the order with Grand Lodge.
DAP Editable Award Certificates
New! You can now download two different DAP award certificates that can be edited to suit any DAP award or recognition. Two designs are available focused on youth and teens/adults. They are available as editable PDF’s.
One Pill Can Kill
With 295 overdose deaths per day, drugs have ravaged our communities and Ohio is at the center of it all. The Elks National Drug Awareness Program is the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the US. We believe, in order to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug free environment.
Prescription and illegal street drugs are killing Ohioans at historic rates. Elks lodges across Ohio are working with local schools and police departments with information, tools, and programs to help communities dealing with this epidemic.
“Everyone has a role to assist Ohio communities in this important fight.”
Elks National Drug Awareness Program (DAP) Website
The Elks DAP website is full of education tools, media resources, program manuals,and more. There is even a special members only area for additional information and reports helpful to running a successful DAP program in your lodge.
Drug Awareness Program Manual
Are you a district or lodge DAP chairperson? If so, you need this manual! Download it today by clicking on the link below (you may need an Elks.org login to access this manual)
Report Your Efforts!
Each lodge DAP Chairperson is to submit a written report of their lodge DAP activities to their District DAP Chairperson. District reports are due to the State Chair by February 15th. These reports can be as simple as listing the activities, number of people who the activity was for and how many Elks took part. They can be hand written or in an email. Download a fillable PDF form below for any DAP activities you or your lodge completes.
Drug Enforcement Administration
The Young Marines
The Elks have an amazing relationship with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The Elks are the largest volunteer organization in the US dedicated to battling the epidemic of illicit drig use and the DEA is a great partner for resources for lodges to leverage in their communities. One easy way for your lodge to partner with the DEA is to register your lodge as a collection site for the twice-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building and leadership and promotes a lifestyle that is conducive to being productive members of society.
The Young Marines program encourages unit participation in local civic activities, such as providing color guards for events, marching in parades and activities promoting and reinforcing good citizenship. They will be happy to help you with your next event.
The Young Marines is the premier youth organization in its Drug Demand Reduction efforts.