Van Wert Elks Hosts Free Spaghetti Dinner For Veterans.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held a Free Spaghetti Dinner for all the veterans in the Van Wert County area on Monday, January 28.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held a Free Spaghetti Dinner for all the veterans in the Van Wert County area on Monday, January 28.
A nice group of Veterans enjoyed a free dinner and the chance to catch up with their fellow veterans on this evening.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has a motto āAs long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget themā. Van Wert Lodge is proud to be able to sponsor this free event for our veterans as a way of saying āThank Youā for your service to our country.
Prior to and during the event, the lodge raffled off an Ohio State lamp. The lamp was made and donated by local veteran and lodge member Carl Beck with the proceeds to go to the Disabled Veterans of the county. The proceeds of the raffle will be donated to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 54 of Van Wert.
Pictured are, left to right: Keith Collins, Marine Veteran and Elks Lodge Veteran Committee Chairman; Carl Beck, US Army Veteran and lodge member who donated the lamp and Raymond Haas, US Navy Veteran and lodge member who was the winner of the lamp.
2019 OEA Spring Convention - Online Registration Now Open!
Online Registration for the 2019 Spring Convention Is Now Available!
The Ohio Elks Association 2019 Spring Convention will be held in April 4-7 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin, OH. Any Elks wanting to attend Spring Convention this year can now register for the event online through the OEA website.
Online Registration for the 2019 Spring Convention Is Now Available!
The Ohio Elks Association 2019 Spring Convention will be held in April 4-7 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin, OH. Any Elks wanting to attend Spring Convention this year can now register for the event online through the OEA website.
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South Central District Honors Lodges Tackling Drug Awareness
At the South Central District meeting held at the Circleville Elks Lodge #77 on January 20, 2019, drug awareness certificates of outstanding efforts were awarded to six lodges within the district for the year 2017-2018. These were lodges within the district that held drug awareness programs throughout the year.
At the South Central District meeting held at the Circleville Elks Lodge #77 on January 20, 2019, drug awareness certificates of outstanding efforts were awarded to six lodges within the district for the year 2017-2018. These were lodges within the district that held drug awareness programs throughout the year.
Lodges identified, and pictured from left to right are Rod Bachtel Jackson #466, Rich Russell Athens #973, Howard Honaker Marysville #1130, Bob Marchi Gallipolis #107, John Ridenbaugh Newark #391, Carl Trunko New Lexington #509, Presenter Dave Williams, South Central District Drug Awareness Chairman/DAC Athens #973
New Lexington Elks #509 Helps Make Science Happen!
Recently, New Lexington Elks Lodge#509, through the awarding of the Anniversary Grant and Lodge Charitable donation, assisted Sheridan High School in the purchase of twelve new college level microscopes for use in their science class.
Recently, New Lexington Elks Lodge#509, through the awarding of the Anniversary Grant and Lodge Charitable donation, assisted Sheridan High School in the purchase of twelve new college level microscopes for use in their science class.
Pictured are students of science teacher Dr. Nancy Rose- Makena Dodson, Brooklyn Frame, Alexandra Fink and Seth Rowley. Representing Lodge #509 are ER Carl Trunko and PER Lodge Treasurer Dan Stanton.
NE District Announces District Hoop Shoot Winners
The Ohio Elks Association is proud to announce the Northeast District Hoop Shoot winners who competed over the weekend at Ravenna High School. Congratulations to all who participated and best of luck to all the winners moving on to the state competition!
The Ohio Elks Association is proud to announce the Northeast District Hoop Shoot winners who competed over the weekend at Ravenna High School. Congratulations to all who participated and best of luck to all the winners moving on to the state competition!
Left to right District Hoop Shoot Winners: Ryan Turk (Lakewood), Chase Newsome (Ashtabula), Jaden Keenan (Kent), Ava Kouri (Kent), Paityn McCully (Alliance), Brooke Richmond ( Ashtabula) and Lisa Wadlow NE District Hoop Shoot Director.
Upper Sandusky Elks Honored with 2018 Progress Award
Upper Sandusky Elks Lodge #83 was recently recognized by the Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce as a recipient of their 2018 Progress Award. This is presented annually to organizations making a significant investment in our community through donations and programs.
Upper Sandusky Elks Lodge #83 was recently recognized by the Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce as a recipient of their 2018 Progress Award. This is presented annually to organizations making a significant investment in our community through donations and programs.
Ronald McDonald House Benefits From Chillicothe Elks
A year and a half collection of beverage tabs totaling over 500 lbs will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.
A year and a half collection of beverage tabs totaling over 500 lbs will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. Several Veterans organizations, Elks and 4-H Members contributed with Elks member Ralph Roe and Butch Bost, PER leading the effort. A pound of tabs translates to more than 1,250 tabs, do the math.
The Ronald McDonald House is a nonprofit organization that assists Nationwide Children's Hospital and families at other surrounding hospitals. The Ronald McDonald Houses allow families to stay near their children when they are hospitalized with serious illnesses. Megan Brumfield, owner and operator of the local McDonald's, thanked the Elks for their efforts.
Pictured - left to right: Butch Bost, PER, Megan Brumfield, Owner-Operator, Kelly Renner, Manager and Rob Hatfield, Supervisor.
Pictured - left to right: Butch Bost, PER, Megan Brumfield, Owner-Operator, Kelly Renner, Manager and Rob Hatfield, Supervisor. Photo was taken by Elk Member Keith Jonō
Chillicothe Elks Help Local Veterans
The event was well attended with an abundance of gifts., entertainment and food. The lodge volunteers provided food for our Veterans in attendance. Also in attendance were Elk State Officers and South Central Officers serving food and distributing gifts to our Veterans.
The Chillicothe Elks Lodge #62 hosted the South Central Veterans Christmas Celebration for over 200 Veterans on December 20., 2018.
The event was well attended with an abundance of gifts., entertainment and food. The lodge volunteers provided food for our Veterans in attendance. Also in attendance were Elk State Officers and South Central Officers serving food and distributing gifts to our Veterans.
Pictured is Butch Bost, PER presenting a pair of wheel chair gloves to one of the many Veterans in attendance.
Newark Elks #391 Help With Wreaths Across America
The day was a rainy, cold, gloomy Ohio day, but that didnāt stop the members and friends of the Newark Elks from donning their rain gear and smiles to help place wreaths on the veteranās graves at Cedar Hill Cemetery for the 2018 Wreaths Across America Day.
The day was a rainy, cold, gloomy Ohio day, but that didnāt stop the members and friends of the Newark Elks from donning their rain gear and smiles to help place wreaths on the veteranās graves at Cedar Hill Cemetery for the 2018 Wreaths Across America Day.
The Newark Elks Lodge #391 were able to purchase an additional 422 wreaths to add to the others donated for Cedar Hill Cemetery. Elk members also had the honor of placing a couple of the ceremonial wreaths at the Veterans Memorial in the cemetery.
Columbus North Elks Takes Care Of Our Veterans During the Holidays
Columbus North Elks Lodge #2700 launched a new Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant project in 2018, called the āVeterans Holiday Meet and Greetā, held at our VA Outpatient Clinic in December.
Columbus North Elks Lodge #2700 launched a new Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant project in 2018, called the āVeterans Holiday Meet and Greetā, held at our VA Outpatient Clinic in December.
The lodge purchased a variety of items including stuffed toys, daily planners, journals, healthcare items, playing cards, word find books, cards and snacks creating nearly 250 individual bags for the veterans.
An assortment of holiday cookies and coffee were also offered.
The veterans chose a bag and cookies to take with them to their appointments or home after their appointments. Our showing of appreciation for there sacrifices was received with smiles, hugs, thank-yous and tears from the veterans who participated.
Newark Elks Brings Christmas Cheer To Local Families
Newark Elks Lodge #391 partnered with the local Salvation Army adopting five families for Christmas. Members donated over $1,500 in gifts and cash assuring that these families would have a visit from Santa and a delicious Christmas dinner!
Newark Elks Lodge #391 partnered with the local Salvation Army adopting five families for Christmas. Members donated over $1,500 in gifts and cash assuring that these families would have a visit from Santa and a delicious Christmas dinner!
Once again, the members of Newark Elks 391 stepped up and helped these families have a little Merrier Christmas.
Fremont Elks Help Local Students Dealing With Trauma
Fremont Elks Lodge #169 was awarded a $2,000 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant which used to partner with The Link/Interact Club āFremont Ross High School and Wynn-Reeth MACC to make a difference in the community.
Fremont Elks Lodge #169 was awarded a $2,000 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant which used to partner with The Link/Interact Club āFremont Ross High School and Wynn-Reeth MACC to make a difference in the community.
Gathering at the Elks were those who helped create the first ten tie blankets and will be distributed. In the upcoming month the remaining blankets will be made at the Elks.
This project will form partnerships with high school students and adults with disabilities. Together a total of 40 tie blankets will be made to give to students in Fremont City schools when they suffer from any type of trauma.
Each blanket will be put in a cinch drawstring backpack. Blankets are delivered to the two elementary school social workers for Fremont City Schools to give to students when trauma has occurred in his/her life giving them a desire to think positives and have a better view on life with the comfort they will get from the love from the blanket.
The success of this project will be measured by the number of children who receive blankets over the course of this project and personally know that a childās face has lit up by the kind act of creating a blanket to give a child a sense of hope through rough times he or she may suffer. The Grant also provides lunch for 20 participates.
Alliance Lodge #467 Hosts Hoop Shoot Contest, Announces Winners
Alliance Lodge #467 Hosts Hoop Shoot Contest
Alliance Elks #467 Northeast District Hoop shoot winners 2019
Front row Addison Reicenback, Paityn McCully, Jake Baker, Parker Woods
Back row, Drew Simmons, Chelsey Evanich, Shaylee Muckleroy
Chllicothe Elks Host Veterans Christmas Dinner
The Ohio Elks South Central District Lodges all donated funding so that Chillicothe Elks Lodge #52 could hold it's annual Veteran's Christmas Dinner, on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Two hundred fifteen veterans from the Chillicothe VA hospital attended the event. All of the veterans received a meal at the lodge, and they were entertained by the high school Jr. ROTC drill team. Everybody also sang Christmas carols, and then presents were handed out to all of the veterans.
The Ohio Elks South Central District Lodges all donated funding so that Chillicothe Elks Lodge #52 could hold it's annual Veteran's Christmas Dinner, on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Two hundred fifteen veterans from the Chillicothe VA hospital attended the event. All of the veterans received a meal at the lodge, and they were entertained by the high school Jr. ROTC drill team. Everybody also sang Christmas carols, and then presents were handed out to all of the veterans.
Pictured is Ohio Elks President Nevin Taylor (Marysville #1130) addressing the veterans while organizer and Veterans Committee Chairman Butch Bost (Chillicothe #52) looks on.
Merry Christmas From Van Wert Elks
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held their annual Christmas Party for the children and grandchildren of Elk members on Saturday, December 15. The kids were kept well entertained and lunch was provided to all in attendance and the kids were able to enjoy homemade cookies, courtesy of some very special lodge elves. Santa arrived after lunch and was able to visit with the children and give each child a ātreat bagā.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held their annual Christmas Party for the children and grandchildren of Elk members on Saturday, December 15. The kids were kept well entertained and lunch was provided to all in attendance and the kids were able to enjoy homemade cookies, courtesy of some very special lodge elves. Santa arrived after lunch and was able to visit with the children and give each child a ātreat bagā.
Pictured visiting with Santa is Jack, the grandson of Dave and Patti Keipper
Kent Elks Use Grant to Make Community Safer
Kent Elks Lodge #1377 used a grant from Elks National Foundation to present a check for $2,000 to the Portage county Sheriff's department for their K9 training and child identity safety kits.
Kent Elks Lodge #1377 used a grant from Elks National Foundation to present a check for $2,000 to the Portage county Sheriff's department for their K9 training and child identity safety kits.
From left: Lisa Wadlow, Grants Coordinator, Rick Hanna, Exalted Ruler, Ed Hayes, K9 Supervisor, K9 Glock and lodge officers Matt Wages, Sharon Batsch and John White.
Athens Elks Lodge Helping Veteran Court Program
Athens Elks Lodge #973 presented gift cards to Athens County Veterans Court in the sum of $1,500. The money to purchase the cards was made possible from an Anniversary Grant through Elks National Foundation. These gift cards will be provided to Veterans Court Program participants upon completing each phase of their treatment.
Athens Elks Lodge #973 presented gift cards to Athens County Veterans Court in the sum of $1,500. The money to purchase the cards was made possible from an Anniversary Grant through Elks National Foundation. These gift cards will be provided to Veterans Court Program participants upon completing each phase of their treatment.
From left to right are Larry Cooper, Rich Russell (both from Athens Elks), Tom Smith and Judge George McCarthy
Wilmington Elks Help Local Law Enforcement
The Wilmington Elks Lodge #797 recently purchased (10) Big Easy Wedge Sticks for the Clinton County Sheriff's Department using an Ohio Elks Association $700 Community Service Grant. These sticks are used to open newer model locked car doors.
The Wilmington Elks Lodge #797 recently purchased (10) Big Easy Wedge Sticks for the Clinton County Sheriff's Department using an Ohio Elks Association $700 Community Service Grant. These sticks are used to open newer model locked car doors.
Pictured are Exalted Ruler, Dave Appleman, Sergeant Smith of the CCSO, and PER Bill Kassinos.
Dayton Elks Lodge Works Telethon to Raise Money for CP
Dayton Elks Lodge #58 assisted with the United Rehabilitation Services Annual Telethon. This was the 40th Telethon for the Local Cerebral Palsy Unit now called United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton or URS, which covers 10 counties. The Dayton Elks have been a part of every telethon since the beginning and they are the first organization to volunteer to cover the 1st segment of every Telethon.
Dayton Elks Lodge #58 assisted with the United Rehabilitation Services Annual Telethon. This was the 40th Telethon for the Local Cerebral Palsy Unit now called United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton or URS, which covers 10 counties. The Dayton Elks have been a part of every telethon since the beginning and they are the first organization to volunteer to cover the 1st segment of every Telethon.
Starting left to right are Dayton Lodge #58 members Jim Blackshire, Treasurer; Kevin Malloy, Exalted Ruler; Pam Shaw, Secretary and Jeff Shaw, Chairman of the Trustees.
Besides manning the phone bank during the 1st segment, there always is an individual interview where the Ohio Elks is recognized for their generous $20,000 grant to the Unit plus the $800 for camperships. Also is discussed what the Elks does for Cerebral Palsy throughout the State of Ohio.
From left, Mark Allen, WDTN and Host of the Telethon; Mike Iddings, Lodge CP Chairman (representing both the Ohio Elks and the Dayton Elks) and Dennis Grant, URS Executive Director.
Alliance Lodge Fights Hunger This Holiday Season
Alliance Elks Lodge #467 topped last year basket donations. Volunteers filled 300 baskets for 250 needy families. Baskets were filled with enough food for a week and delivered to the families. Some of the bigger families received 2 or 3 baskets.
Alliance Elks Lodge #467 topped last year basket donations. Volunteers filled 300 baskets for 250 needy families. Baskets were filled with enough food for a week and delivered to the families. Some of the bigger families received 2 or 3 baskets.
