Van Wert Elks Award Student of the Year
Selected as Student/Volunteer of The Year was Hannah Kraner, a senior at Van Wert High School. The Student of the Year winner received a certificate as well as a $200.00. The winner is eligible to apply for a $1000.00 scholarship through the Ohio Elks Association vying for the Student Volunteer of the Year award.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held their Youth Recognition Breakfast on Tuesday, May 7, in conjunction with the Elks National Youth Week. Approximately 75 people, including Students, parents as well as teachers, guidance counselors and principals were in attendance.
During the Breakfast, the local scholarship winners who were forwarded to the state for judging were recognized. Also recognized were the local winners in the Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest by Jill Evans, Lodge Americanism Chairperson.
The Student/Volunteer of the Month winners were each recognized and the lodge named the Student/Volunteer of the Year Winner. Selected as Student/Volunteer of The Year was Hannah Kraner, a senior at Van Wert High School. The Student of the Year winner received a certificate as well as a $200.00. The winner is eligible to apply for a $1000.00 scholarship through the Ohio Elks Association vying for the Student Volunteer of the Year award.
Pictured left to right are; Linda Stanley, Student of the Month Chair and Hanna Kraner.
Gallipolis Elks #107 Plants Pride in Community
Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 utilized an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to donate $2,500 to “Gallipolis in Bloom” (GIB) in the support of the beautification of the city of Gallipolis on planting day, May 4th.
Elks National Foundation/Gallipolis Elks #107 Supports Gallipolis in Bloom
Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 utilized an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to donate $2,500 to “Gallipolis in Bloom” (GIB) in the support of the beautification of the city of Gallipolis on planting day, May 4th.
The money is to help purchase plants, flowers and grow boxes throughout the community and the down town area.
Presenting the donation is Exalted Ruler Bob McClaskey, center, along with Betty Beggrow, GIB Vice President; Diana Parks, GIB Treasurer; Kim Canaday, GIB Volunteer and Cathy Waller, GIB Secretary.
Berea Elks #1815 Host Youth Appreciation Awards Banquet
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 hosted a Youth Appreciation Awards banquet to honor several local kids on their achievements and accomplishments over the past year. This included Boy Scouts, Hoop Shoot Winners, Americanism Essay Contest Winners, and Most Valuable Student scholarship recipients.
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 hosted a Youth Appreciation Awards banquet to honor several local kids on their achievements and accomplishments over the past year. This included Boy Scouts, Hoop Shoot Winners, Americanism Essay Contest Winners, and Most Valuable Student scholarship recipients.
The lodge hosted more than 90 kids, their families, and local community guests with a great dinner and high praise for these wonderful young Americans.
Hoop SHoot Winners with Hoop Shoot Chair, Kevin Maloney
MVS Scholarship finalists with Scholarship Chair Hudson Leonne.
Americanism Essay contest winners and their teachers with Americanism Chair, Bill Maloney.
Fall Reunion Hotel Reservations Now Open!
The 90th Annual Fall Reunion of the Ohio Elks Association will be held at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin, OH August 15-18, 2019. All Ohio districts will be housed at this venue. Reserve your hotel room now.
90th Annual Ohio Elks Fall Reunion - August 15-18, 2019
Columbus, OH
Join your fellow Elk members this August for the 2019 Ohio Elks Association Fall Reunion in Dublin, OH!
The 90th Annual Fall Reunion of the Ohio Elks Association will be held at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin, OH August 15-18, 2019. All Ohio districts will be housed at this venue.
Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
August 15-18
+1 (614) 791-1000
The Columbus Marriott Northwest offers a special rate of $113.00 per night for the members and guests of Ohio Elks!
Please register for your room by August 2, 2019 to ensure your reservation at the special group rate.
Newark Elks Lodge 391 Presents $500 Scholarship
The first of two $500 scholarships was presented to Nicholas Workman. Nicholas is a senior at Newark High School graduating this spring and will be attending OSU to study Engineering in the fall.
Newark Elks Lodge #391 Presents $500 Scholarship
The first of two $500 scholarships was presented to Nicholas Workman. Nicholas is a senior at Newark High School graduating this spring and will be attending OSU to study Engineering in the fall. Pictured with Nicholas are his parents Keith and Jennifer Workman and member Grandpa Joe and Grandma Cathy Gaskella.
Congratulations Nicholas!
Alliance Elks #467 Honor Local Youth
Alliance Elks Lodge #467 held their Annual Youth Recognition Banquet in Thursday May 2, 2019. Teenagers of the Year from the 7 schools in our area were recognized along with Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Award winners. Also recognized were Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot winners, along with 4 Eagle Scouts.
Alliance Elks Lodge #467 held their Annual Youth Recognition Banquet in Thursday May 2, 2019. Teenagers of the Year from the 7 schools in our area were recognized along with Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Award winners. Also recognized were Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot winners, along with 4 Eagle Scouts.
Eagle Scouts--Evan Appleby, Jackson Molody, Connor Ecrement, Brady Mohr
Hoop Shoot participants Patty McCully (State Champion), Shaylee Muckeroy and Parker Woods with Any Gabelt committee co chair and Cassie Gabelt, Exalted Ruler
Soccer Shot winners Brooklyn Schuette, Meghan Kirby, Jacab Schuette with Cassie Gabelt, Exalted Ruler
Teenagers of the Year from: Alliance, Marlington, West Branch, Sebring, St. Thomas, Louisville, and Minerva with Cassie Gabelt, Exalted Ruler
Upper Sundusky Lodge #83 Hosts Open House
Upper Sandusky Elks Lodge #83 held a public open house in their parking lot for their community. They had a bounce house, food trucks, ice cream truck, and a touch a truck with the Fire Dept, Police Dept, and EMS. State Drug Awareness chairman Gary Wadlow also set up his display for parents and children.
Upper Sandusky Elks Lodge #83 held a public open house in their parking lot for their community. They had a bounce house, food trucks, ice cream truck, and a touch a truck with the Fire Dept, Police Dept, and EMS. State Drug Awareness chairman Gary Wadlow also set up his display for parents and children.
Pictured are Gary, State President Mark Ratliff, Elroy the Elk, and ER Tammy Groves.
Local Elks Recognized By State President
At the Ohio Elks Southeast District Meeting held at Newcomerstown Elks Lodge #1555, State President Mark Ratliff presented flags that were flown over the Flight 93 memorial to members Jeff Warner and Mike Buchanan.
At the Ohio Elks Southeast District Meeting held at Newcomerstown Elks Lodge #1555, State President Mark Ratliff presented flags that were flown over the Flight 93 memorial to members Jeff Warner and Mike Buchanan.
They were recognized for their outstanding efforts in promoting Elkdom and making a true difference within their own District as well as the Ohio Elks Association. They continue to Guide the Association and Motivate Elks.
Congrats to Jeff and Mike.
Athens Elks #973 Works To Make Community Safer on Drug Take Back Day
Athens Elks Lodge #973 partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Athens Police Department to hold the annual Drug Take Back Day in Athens, Ohio, at the lodge parking lot. Over 135 pounds of unused, unwanted, and expired medications were collected to be disposed of properly.
Athens Elks Lodge #973 partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Athens Police Department to hold the annual Drug Take Back Day in Athens, Ohio, at the lodge parking lot. Over 135 pounds of unused, unwanted, and expired medications were collected to be disposed of properly.
Also pictured are Reserve Officer Dave Williams, Athens Police Department (and Elks SC District Drug Awareness Chairman)and Officer Rick Olexa at the collection site.
Pictured are Athens Elks Lodge #973 Secretary Randy Denny with Athens Police Officer Rick Olexa at the drug take back event.
Pictured are Reserve Officer Dave Williams, Athens Police Department (and Elks SC District Drug Awareness Chairman)and Officer Rick Olexa at the collection site.
Newark Elks Lodge #391 Americanism Winners Awarded
Two of the local winners of the Americanism Essay Contest, were presented their awards. Molly Jones and Karah Atunes, are both 5th graders at Jackson Intermediate (Lakewood School District). They were each presented a certificate and $50 cash prize.
Two of the local winners of the Americanism Essay Contest, were presented their awards. Molly Jones and Karah Atunes, are both 5th graders at Jackson Intermediate (Lakewood School District). They were each presented a certificate and $50 cash prize.
They are shown here with teacher, Mrs. Wright, and Elks Valerie & Steve Deedrick.
Athens Elks Lodge #973 Raises Drug Awareness at Kidfest!
On Saturday, April 13, 2019 the Athens Elks Lodge #973 partnered with the Athens Police Department for the annual “Kidfest” program, held in Athens, Ohio. The Elks Lodge participated with the DAP (Drug Awareness Program) efforts. Hundreds of families with children attended the event. The Elks impaired goggles (attempting to stack cups and walk in a straight line) were a huge hit with the children, and even the adults!
On Saturday, April 13, 2019 the Athens Elks Lodge #973 partnered with the Athens Police Department for the annual “Kidfest” program, held in Athens, Ohio. The Elks Lodge participated with the DAP (Drug Awareness Program) efforts. Hundreds of families with children attended the event. The Elks impaired goggles (attempting to stack cups and walk in a straight line) were a huge hit with the children, and even the adults!
Pictured left to right: Athens Police Officer Bob Filar, Reserve Officer and SC District Elks Drug Awareness Chairman Dave Williams, Elks member Ty Smathers, girl with goggles on Maddison Prather, mother Abbi Prather, holding child Makenna Prather.
Newark Elks #391 Join Newark YMCA for Community Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast
Newark Elks donated not only their money, $300, but also their time so that area kids could enjoy a good hot breakfast and hunt for Easter eggs. A breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes, apples, and juice gave over 300 children the energy they needed to hunt for the eggs at the local Y.
Newark Elks donated not only their money, $300, but also their time so that area kids could enjoy a good hot breakfast and hunt for Easter eggs.
A breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes, apples, and juice gave over 300 children the energy they needed to hunt for the eggs at the local Y.
From left to right; Masako Lowry, Keri Cunningham, and Ruth Cannon
From left to right: Marlene Unternaher, Mary Guinsler, Steve Lowry, Renee Brewer, and PJ Guinsler
Not pictured, but a big help was John Stare and Jeff Unternaher
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 Hosts Eagle Court of Honor
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 proudly hosted an Eagle Court of Honor for Ryan O’Flanagan of Boy Scout Troop #215 which is also sponsored by the lodge. Ryan is the embodiment of what Boy Scouts are all about and the lodge is proud to have played even just a small part in Ryan’s amazing accomplishment. Ryan will be graduating from Berea-Midpark High School this year. For his Eagle Project, Ryan made mobile book shelves for Grindstone Elementary.
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 proudly hosted an Eagle Court of Honor for Ryan O’Flanagan of Boy Scout Troop #215 which is also sponsored by the lodge. Ryan is the embodiment of what Boy Scouts are all about and the lodge is proud to have played even just a small part in Ryan’s amazing accomplishment. Ryan will be graduating from Berea-Midpark High School this year. For his Eagle Project, Ryan made mobile book shelves for Grindstone Elementary.
From left to right is Danielle Mahany, Treasurer; Richard Threadgill PER; Jeff Coyle, ER; Ryan O'Flanagan, Eagle Scout; Leonard Oliveri, Esquire; and John Masterson, Trustee.
Special Guest Visits Newark Elks Lodge #391 April CP Breakfast
April’s CP breakfast was attended by a special guest, Molly Ridgley, who has cerebral palsy. We were honored to have her and her family in our company today. How special it is to meet the families and those who benefit from the donations and grants from Ohio’s state major project.
Special Guest Visits Newark Elk’s April CP Breakfast
April’s CP breakfast was attended by a special guest, Molly Ridgley, who has cerebral palsy.
We were honored to have her and her family in our company today. How special it is to meet the families and those who benefit from the donations and grants from Ohio’s state major project.
Pictured back row left to right are Marla Romine, Valerie Deedrick, Jane McDonald, Angela Schlesiona, Lois Ridgley and Mike Tanner. Front row; Steve Deedrick, Molly Ridgley and Debbie Probasco.
Ashland Elks #1360 Helps To Fight Cancer.
Ashland Elks Lodge #1360 member and Lyn-Way Restaurant co-owner Rob Stoops presents Angela Woodward, Executive Director of the Ashland County Cancer Association, a check of $3,000. The proceeds are from the 7th annual 'Just One More' Greg Stoops Memorial Bowling Tournament, held on April 6 at Luray Lanes. The bowling tournament is sponsored by Lyn-Way Restaurant, Luray Lanes and Ashland Elks Lodge #1360.
Ashland Elks Lodge #1360 member and Lyn-Way Restaurant co-owner Rob Stoops presents Angela Woodward, Executive Director of the Ashland County Cancer Association, a check of $3,000.
The proceeds are from the 7th annual 'Just One More' Greg Stoops Memorial Bowling Tournament, held on April 6 at Luray Lanes. The bowling tournament is sponsored by Lyn-Way Restaurant, Luray Lanes and Ashland Elks Lodge #1360.
This was the second consecutive year the tournament raised $3,000 for the ACCA in Greg Stoops' name.
Ohio Fields Three Hoop Champions At Great Lakes Regional!
The United States Great Lakes Region 4 Hoop Shoot contest was held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Angola, IN. Team Ohio had three Regional champions, while Michigan added three and Indiana zero.
The United States Great Lakes Region 4 Hoop Shoot contest was held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Angola, IN. Team Ohio had three Regional champions, while Michigan added three and Indiana zero.
Ohio Hoop Shoot Directors Dennis and Pam Sabo pose with Ohio's three U.S. Region 4 Champions in the Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest held in Angola, IN on March 16. From left to right are Cameron Elwer, Anthony Thompson, and Jamisyn Stinson.
Ohio’s champions included:
BOYS 10-11: Anthony Thompson, Lebanon #422, 24-of-25. Thompson also received a plaque for best boys score of the day.
GIRLS 12-13: Jamisyn Stinson, New Lexington #509, 21-of-25.
BOYS 12-13: Cameron Elwer, Lima #54, 23-of-25 and 10-of-10 on tiebreakers.
Also competing for Team Ohio were Paityn McCully, Alliance #487 in the Girls 8-9 age group, where she finished second at 21-of-25; Tripp Miller, Newark #391, Boys 8-9, second at 21-of-25; and Addison Martin, Wilmington #797, Girls 10-11, third place at 15-of-25.
All six shooters representing Ohio were presented Ohio warm-up outfits, Region 4 shirts, and basketball souvenirs. All travel and hotel expenses were paid for by Grand Lodge.
The Regional Champions now advance to the National Finals in Chicago, IL on Saturday, April 27. There will be 12 competitors in each age group, representing the 12 U.S. Regions. All expenses for each Regional Champions will be picked up by Grand Lodge.
The National Finals will be in Chicago. Headquarters hotel will be the Holiday Inn Chicago-Mart Plaza.
Columbus-Grove City Elks #37 Uses ENF Grant to Make City Safer!
The Columbus - Grove City Elks Lodge #37 is proud to give to the Grove City Police our Anniversary Grant with $750 going to D.A.R.E. and $750 going to “Max”, the K-9 unit. Thanks to the Elks National Foundation for allowing us the opportunity to improve our community!
The Columbus - Grove City Elks Lodge #37 is proud to give to the Grove City Police our Anniversary Grant with $750 going to D.A.R.E. and $750 going to “Max”, the K-9 unit. Thanks to the Elks National Foundation for allowing us the opportunity to improve our community!
In the picture: Mayor Ike Stage(Elks Member) chief of Police Richard Butsko Jr , Dare Officer Misty Hutchinson, Me (Randy Seymour ER), K-9 Officer Brian Kitko and Max. In the background City Council Members , Roby Schottke, Christine Houk, Council President Steve Robinette, Jeffery Davis and Ted Berry.
Columbus-Grove City Elks #37 Welcomes New Members in March!
Columbus - Grove City Elks Lodge #37 were able to initiate three new members to the Order this month, doing their part to help get us to positive membership growth nationally. As always it is great to bring in new Elks!! Jackie Hill, Vicky Compton, Randy Seymour and Justin Raderstorf. Welcome all!
Columbus - Grove City Elks Lodge #37 were able to initiate three new members to the Order this month, doing their part to help get us to positive membership growth nationally. As always it is great to bring in new Elks!! Jackie Hill, Vicky Compton, Randy Seymour and Justin Raderstorf. Welcome all!
Newark Lodge Hoop Shoot Contestant Wins State!
Trip Miller, representing Newark Elks Lodge #391, competed in the 2018-19 Ohio Elks Association State Hoop Shoot Contest on February 16, 2019, in Gahanna, OH, and was crowned State Champion in the Boys 8-9 Year Old Division. Tripp won the contest making 22/25 free throws. Tripp then advanced to compete at the Great Lakes Regional (OH-MI-IN) Competition on March 16, 2019, held in Angola, IN, and was Runner-Up in the Boy 8-9 Age Division, shooting 21/25. Tripp is the son of Matt and Alison Miller of Newark.
Trip Miller, representing Newark Elks Lodge #391, competed in the 2018-19 Ohio Elks Association State Hoop Shoot Contest on February 16, 2019, in Gahanna, OH, and was crowned State Champion in the Boys 8-9 Year Old Division. Tripp won the contest making 22/25 free throws. Tripp then advanced to compete at the Great Lakes Regional (OH-MI-IN) Competition on March 16, 2019, held in Angola, IN, and was Runner-Up in the Boy 8-9 Age Division, shooting 21/25. Tripp is the son of Matt and Alison Miller of Newark.
Fremont Lodge Past Exalted Ruler Receives Prestigious Local Award
While attending the Volunteer Advisory Committee, Inc meeting at the Ohio Veterans Home, Fremont resident Joe Eberly was recognized with a reward from the Volunteer Center of Erie County presenting Eddie Joe with the Man of Excellence Award -2018.
We have some very rewarding news to pass on to our Community regarding the dedication of Fremont resident Edward J. Eberly known also by Joe Eberly.
While attending the Volunteer Advisory Committee, Inc meeting at the Ohio Veterans Home, Fremont resident Joe Eberly was recognized with a reward from the Volunteer Center of Erie County presenting Eddie Joe with the Man of Excellence Award -2018.
Here’s a picture of PER Joe being recognized to the room filled of Veterans at the annual St Patty’s Day Bingo party at the Ohio Veterans Home sponsored by the VAC/Ohio Elks.
The recognition was witnessed by VAC fellow members who consist of representatives of numerous service organizations.
It came as a Big Surprise to Joe as he was handed a congratulations letter from Erie County along with a certificate and a pen.
Joe is a very faithful and dedicated Past Exalted ruler and member of Fremont Elks #169.
Attending were approximately 150 Veterans enjoying their favorite pass time playing Bingo winning prizes of cash and gift cards then treated with Hot N Ready pizza and punch.