Athens #973 Has Busy June, Sponsoring Baseball Leagues, Handing Out Flags and Awarding $12,000 in Scholarships

Athens Elks #973 sponsored two teams for the youth Sandlot Baseball League for a total of $1,100. This league is open for all youth community members and skill levels to learn the game of baseball and softball.

On June 11 th and 12 th , the Athens Elks #973 gave away free 3x5 flags to community members in celebration of the annual Flag Day. The community members brought in their old flags for the club to collect to retire during the Flag Day Celebration at the Lodge on June 14 th . We gave away approximately 60 flags.

Athens Elks #973 awarded eight Scholarships of $1,500 each to local high school graduates. (pictured left to right) The Award winners are Isaiah Pierce, Mason Idleman, Brielyn Bykofski, Ethan Bowman, Ayla Bostian, behind her is Tom Donnelley, Scholarship Chair, Kayla Brannon, and Jade Seaman. Jaqueline Scott (not pictured).