Hattie Larlham Recognizes Ohio Elks for 50 Years of Support
Hattie Larlham hosted a reception honoring 50 years of support totaling nearly $345,000 from the Ohio Elks Cerebral Palsy Fund and the Ravenna Elks Lodge #1076. Grants from the Elks to Hattie Larlham have provided therapy and medical equipment used in the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities.
Hattie Larlham hosted a reception honoring 50 years of support totaling nearly $345,000 from the Ohio Elks Cerebral Palsy Fund and the Ravenna Elks Lodge #1076. Grants from the Elks to Hattie Larlham have provided therapy and medical equipment used in the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities.
At the reception, Dave Mix, Exalted Ruler of Ravenna Elks #1076, along with Jim Vasey, District CP Chair and Jeff Dillon, DAC presented a check in the amount of $6,800 to Steve Colecchi, CEO of Hattie Larlham as Sandy Cinch, Dianna Bluso and Maureen Keller observe.
Newark Elks Lodge #391 Honors Fathers while Raising Funds for CP
Newark #391 holds their monthly breakfast to raise funds for our State Major Project, Cerebral Palsy. This month, in honor of our Fathers, we served steak & eggs. PER Joe Lebold, not only served as "guest chef" but donated all the food! We were excited to raise OVER $400 from this event.
Pictured from left to right; Kara Barnes, Debby Probasco, Joe Lebold, PER, Michelle Morris, Valerie Deedrick, Lecturing Knight, and Steve Deedrick, Leading Knight.
Newark #391 holds their monthly breakfast to raise funds for our State Major Project, Cerebral Palsy. This month, in honor of our Fathers, we served steak & eggs. PER Joe Lebold, not only served as "guest chef" but donated all the food! We were excited to raise OVER $400 from this event.
Newark Elks Lodge #391 Honors Flags of Our Nation
Nine of our Nations flags were honored during Newark Elks Lodge #391’s Flag Day ceremony. With 65 people in attendance to watch as we told the story of the different flags of our country, the lodge honored our Nation’s flags. Our flags were carried by members of our local Police and Sheriff Departments, active duty military, Troop 2 Boy Scouts, and two lodge Vietnam Veterans.
Nine of our Nations flags were honored during Newark Elks Lodge #391’s Flag Day ceremony.
With 65 people in attendance to watch as we told the story of the different flags of our country, the lodge honored our Nation’s flags.
Our flags were carried by members of our local Police and Sheriff Departments, active duty military, Troop 2 Boy Scouts, and two lodge Vietnam Veterans.
We were entertained by The Westerville Irregulars, a fife and drum corps, as they played early patriotic melodies and our lodge Americanism essay winners who read us their winning essays. Newark Mayor and Elk member Jeff Hall read his Flag Day Proclamation.
It was a grand evening to honor our GRAND OLD FLAG!
Flag Carriers pictured left to right; Staff Sgt Nate Mueller, Vietnam Vet and lodge member Tim Caldwell, SAR member Chuck Bundy, Officer Chelsea Rubio, Boy Scout Alex Hammer, Licking County Sherriff and lodge member Detective Justin Woodyard, Petty Officer Dan Miller, Vietnam Veteran and lodge member Tom Stoyle. Front row; Boy Scout Wes Woodman.
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 Hosts Local Veterans For Flag Day
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 hosted about 40 veterans from the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center at Wade Park to celebrate Flag Day. The lodge provided a homemade smoked rib dinner to all veterans and performed the Elks Flag Day ceremony with Boy Scout Troop 215 conducting a flag retirement afterwards. The veterans enjoyed the evening and even played some corn hole.
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 hosted about 40 veterans from the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center at Wade Park to celebrate Flag Day. The lodge provided a homemade smoked rib dinner to all veterans and performed the Elks Flag Day ceremony with Boy Scout Troop 215 conducting a flag retirement afterwards. The veterans enjoyed the evening and even played some corn hole.
Salem Elks Lodge #305 Helps Local Fire Department
Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented $750 to the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Dept for the purchase of 25 Nomax hoods. These are fire resistant and used during structure fires.
Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented $750 to the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Dept for the purchase of 25 Nomax hoods. These are fire resistant and used during structure fires.
In attendance Cliff Mix, trustee; Don Rudibaugh, trustee; Susan Johnson, treasurer; Connie Smith, ER; Asst Fire Chief Brandon Smith and Lt. Pete Zeigler.
Van Wert Elks #1197 Celebrate Flag Day
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held their Annual Flag Day Ceremony on Wednesday, June 12 at the lodge. The annual event is sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held their Annual Flag Day Ceremony on Wednesday, June 12 at the lodge. The annual event is sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Assisting this year was Harriet Schaadt who gave the Response.
Boy Scouts from Troop 31 assisted in the program, carrying the flags.
ictured are the scouts with the various flags of this country.
The Elks is the first and only fraternal organization to mandate that every year, each Elks Lodge must conduct a solemn and beautiful Flag Day ceremony.
Beef! It's What's For Dinner...Many Many Dinners...
The Beef Raffle held by the Salem Lodge# 305 was a huge success!!! The winner was drawn during the NE District meeting held at the Alliance Lodge #467. The monies will help to defray costs for when our own NE District, Salem Lodge #305 member Eddie Connors will become Ohio Elks Association State President 2021-22
The Beef Raffle held by the Salem Lodge# 305 was a huge success!!! The winner was drawn during the NE District meeting held at the Alliance Lodge #467.
"Cowboy" the cow was donated by Wayne and his granddaughter Sophia with Jeff donating the tickets. So it was pure profit.
The monies will help to defray costs for when our own NE District, Salem Lodge #305 member Eddie Connors will become Ohio Elks Association State President 2021-22.
We would like to thank everyone who helped to make this such a great fund raiser.
Pictured is Connie Smith, ER; Wayne Gorby, PER; Jeff Chapman, PER; winner Roger Yauman, Secretary at Alliance #467; Eddie Connors, PDDGER and OEA Trustee Chairman.
Kent Elks Lodge #1377 Helps Local Safety School.
Kent Elks Lodge #1377 presented an Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant of $750 to the Brimfield Township Police Department for their annual Safety school to be held in July.
Kent Elks Lodge #1377 presented an Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant of $750 to the Brimfield Township Police Department for their annual Safety school to be held in July.
Pictured are Chief Roy Mosley and Lisa Wadlow, PER and Grants coordinator for Kent Elks Lodge #1377.
Salem Elks Lodge #305 Helps Local Fire Department
Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented the Lisbon Fire Department a check for $750 to purchase two 300' static rescue ropes. These will be used to perform high angle and grain bin rescues. The goal is to obtain all the equipment necessary to create their own rescue unit and be able to assist the surrounding area with rescues.
Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented the Lisbon Fire Department a check for $750 to purchase two 300' static rescue ropes. These will be used to perform high angle and grain bin rescues. The goal is to obtain all the equipment necessary to create their own rescue unit and be able to assist the surrounding area with rescues.
Presenting the check is Kim Chapman, Leading Knight to Bobby Huffman, Training Officer of the Lisbon FD.
Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Hospital Gets Visit from Re-Creation and South Central Elks
Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center for veterans had a special treat on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The Care Center arranged for the singing group, Re-Creation to visit the veterans in the Care Center waiting rooms. Re-Creation is a group of young men and women who travel the country singing at veteran hospitals, care centers, and veteran organizations.
Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center for veterans had a special treat on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The Care Center arranged for the singing group, Re-Creation to visit the veterans in the Care Center waiting rooms. Re-Creation is a group of young men and women who travel the country singing at veteran hospitals, care centers, and veteran organizations.
What part did the Elks play? Two volunteers, Trustee Jack and member Mira Cremeans from the Columbus Grove City Lodge #37 along with the Ohio Elks VAVS Rep for Chalmers Wylie, Becky Underhill (Newark Lodge #391) accompanied the singing group providing snacks, fruit, and water to the veterans in the 6 waiting rooms where the singers performed.
The singers and the Elks were able to mingle with the veterans, talking with them and thanking them for their service.
It was a great day to be an Elk!
Re-Creation singing group.
Ohio Elks VAVS Rep for Chalmers Wylie Hospital Becky Underhill, Newark Lodge #391.
Jack Cremeans and his wife Mira, both members of the Columbus Grove City Lodge #37 where Jack is a Trustee.
Newark Elks Lodge #391 Awards Student of the Year
Newark Lodge Trustee Dave Underhill, PER, presented a $250 lodge award to Student of the Year Eowyn Frail. Eowyn, whose home school is Granville High School, is a recent graduate of C-Tech from the Fire/EMT program.
Newark Lodge Trustee Dave Underhill, PER, presented a $250 lodge award to Student of the Year Eowyn Frail. Eowyn, whose home school is Granville High School, is a recent graduate of C-Tech from the Fire/EMT program.
Congratulations to Eowyn and best wishes for a future!
Pictured is Trustee Dave Underhill, PER and Eowyn Frail
Upper Sandusky Lodge #83 Helps Local Youth.
Upper Sandusky Elks Lodge #83 recently held their annual Purse Bingo to raise funds for local youth charities. Over 250 people attended the event which raised $4,000. These funds will be used by the Wyandot Family and Children First Program and the Wyandot County Mentoring Program.
Upper Sandusky Elks Lodge #83 recently held their annual Purse Bingo to raise funds for local youth charities. Over 250 people attended the event which raised $4,000. These funds will be used by the Wyandot Family and Children First Program and the Wyandot County Mentoring Program.
Presenting the check to Justin Swartz and Anne Denman are Elks members Megan Rowe and Donna Swavel.
Gallipolis Lodge #107 Presents $8,500 in Cerebral Palsy Grants
Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 Past Exalted Ruler Nelson Dray, South Central District Cerebral Palsy Chairman, presented Cerebral Palsy grant checks to Superintendent Pamela Combs, Guiding Hand School, Gallia County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) and Kay Davis, Director of Education, Meigs County Board of MR/DD. The grants, which totaled $8,500, were provided by the Ohio Elks Association Cerebral Palsy Fund Board.
Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 Past Exalted Ruler Nelson Dray, South Central District Cerebral Palsy Chairman, presented Cerebral Palsy grant checks to Superintendent Pamela Combs, Guiding Hand School, Gallia County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) and Kay Davis, Director of Education, Meigs County Board of MR/DD.
The grants, which totaled $8,500, were provided by the Ohio Elks Association Cerebral Palsy Fund Board.
Guiding Hand School and Meigs County MRDD each received a check for $400 to cover expenses for one of their students to attend a summer camp. Guiding Hand School is going to use their grant money to purchase a Boardmaker Plus! for Windows and an assortment of games while Meigs Co. MRDD will purchase a giant, interactive smart board for the students.
This year, the Ohio Elks Cerebral Palsy Fund Board provided $229,800 to Cerebral Palsy treatment centers throughout Ohio. Presenting the grants is PER Nelson Dray to Pamela Combs, on the right, and Kay Davis on the left.
Athens Lodge #973 Awards $9,000 in Student Scholarships
Athens Elks Lodge #973 presented nine College Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to local students.
Athens Elks Lodge #973 presented nine College Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to local students. Congratulations to all recipients.
From left to right, Rich Russell Elks Exalted Ruler, Kyla Henderson, Ashley Cooper, Braden Henderson, Tessa Kaaz, Dylan Mecum, Tom Donnley Elks Scholarship Chair. Not pictured and also receiving a $1,000 scholarship are Lilly Mills, Mickenzley Springer, Jaide Allison and Connor Farley.
Ohio Elks Northeast District Golf Outing Raises Funds for ENF, CP, and State Endowment.
Ohio Elks Northeast District golf outing was hosted by Alliance Elks Lodge #467 at Tannenhauf Golf Club. Twenty-three (23) teams participated in a shotgun start. The Elks National Foundation Charity hole collected $327 and the Cerebral Palsy hole collected $875. The event raised another $170 for the Ohio Elks Endowment Fund.
Ohio Elks Northeast District golf outing was hosted by Alliance Elks Lodge #467 at Tannenhauf Golf Club. Twenty-three (23) teams participated in a shotgun start. The Elks National Foundation Charity hole collected $327 and the Cerebral Palsy hole collected $875. The event raised another $170 for the Ohio Elks Endowment Fund.
First Place Alliance Lodge #467 - Rob Kirk, Shalon Kirk, Sam Kirk, and Drew Kirk
Second Place - Alliance Lodge #467 / Cody Schwin, Steve McCarthy, Mike Rubin, and Matt Rhodes
Third Place Team - Parma Lodge #1938 - Wade Harris the III, Toney Citroaro, Ryan Helman, and Thatius Kastelick.
Salem Elks #305 Helps Improve Safety For Local Police And Citizens
Connie Smith, Exalted Ruler of the Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented Chief Allen Haueter of the Leetonia P.D. with a check for $750 to help with the purchase of 2 additional, PatrolEyes, body cams. This check was from a Community Investment Grant issued by the Ohio Elks Association. This is for the safety of not only the officers but the public as well.
Connie Smith, Exalted Ruler of the Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented Chief Allen Haueter of the Leetonia P.D. with a check for $750 to help with the purchase of 2 additional, PatrolEyes, body cams. This is for the safety of not only the officers but the public as well.
Ohio Elks Making A Difference For Those With Cerebral Palsy
Robert Bycroft received a grant from the Ohio Elks Association CP Fund Board for $3,213. Andrew Garber, Principal accepted the funds from Connie Smith, Exalted Ruler of Salem Elks Lodge #305. The grant will be used to purchase a new Rifton Supine Stander which will give those unable to stand on their own a chance to experience the world in a whole new way.
Robert Bycroft received a grant from the Ohio Elks Association CP Fund Board for $3,213. Andrew Garber, Principal accepted the funds from Connie Smith, Exalted Ruler of Salem Elks Lodge #305. The grant will be used to purchase a new Rifton Supine Stander which will give those unable to stand on their own a chance to experience the world in a whole new way.
Van Wert Elks #1197 Helps Local Salvation Army
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Golf Committee recently made a donation of $300 to the Van Wert Salvation Army. The monies will assist the Salvation Army with their Wednesday lunches as well as the food pantry.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Golf Committee recently made a donation of $300 to the Van Wert Salvation Army.
The monies will assist the Salvation Army with their Wednesday lunches as well as the food pantry.
Van Wert Elks Lodge is proud to be able to assist the Salvation Army with these projects.
Pictured, left to right are: Jim Sowers, golf committee member; Joshua Bookman representing the Salvation Army and John Jones, golf committee member.
Salem Elks Lodge #305 Hosts Soccer Shoot
Salem Elks Lodge #305 local Soccer Shoot held Sunday, May 19th at the Community Center's indoor soccer field.
Salem Elks Lodge #305 local Soccer Shoot held Sunday, May 19th at the Community Center's indoor soccer field.
Front row: 8-9 girls 1st Olivia Lewis & 2nd Nora Sheen; 8-9 boys 1st Andrew Irwin , 2nd Jack Brown & 3rd Ronin Limpose; 7 & Under girls 1st Sophia Gorby & 2nd Claire Sheen, boys 7 & Under 1st Austin Lewis and participant Cameron Martin. Back row: Connie Smith, Exalted Ruler; 12-13 girls 1st Emilee Lewis; boys 12-13 1st Luke Davis & 2nd Austin Johnson; 10-11 girls 1st Allison Irwin; boys 10-11 1st Luke Stephens, 2nd Jake Davis, 3rd Aiden Davis; Andrew Null, Soccer Shoot Chairman and participant Gavin Clemens. The first place winners will proceed onto the NE District level on Saturday, June 15th at Progressive Soccer Fields in Mayfield Heights.
Cuyahoga Falls - Akron - Barberton Lodge Rolls on Memorial Day
Cuyahoga Falls-Akron-Barberton Elks Lodge #1923 participated in the City of Cuyahoga Falls annual Memorial Day Parade with 6 local Veterans riding in3 total cars. The sides of the vehicles have each Veteran’s names on the cars so when we went by the grand-stand, they read off the names of our Veterans and announced who we were. It was a lovely day. There were over 80 folks in the parade, we were number 41.
Cuyahoga Falls-Akron-Barberton Elks Lodge #1923 participated in the City of Cuyahoga Falls annual Memorial Day Parade with 6 local Veterans riding in3 total cars. The sides of the vehicles have each Veteran’s names on the cars so when we went by the grand-stand, they read off the names of our Veterans and announced who we were. It was a lovely day. There were over 80 folks in the parade, we were number 41.
Pictured are members of Cuyahoga Falls - Akron - Barberton Elks Lodge #1923 and US Veterans during the Memorial Day Parade in Cuyahoga Falls.