Salem Elks #305 Hold Hoop Shoot Contest
Salem Lodge #305 held the local level Basketball Hoop Shoot today at the Center Plex. Small crowd, but they shot with heart and skill. ER. The winners advance to the NE District level, which will be held Saturday, January 18 at the Ravenna High School. Congratulations to all. Super sportsmanship
Salem Lodge #305 held the local level Basketball Hoop Shoot today at the Center Plex. Small crowd, but they shot with heart and skill. Doug Rudibaugh, PER/Chairman, Boys: 12-13 Tyler Cummings, 10-11in 1st Brady Hendricks and 2nd Zane Suarez, 8-9 Landon Johnston, Girls: 10-11 Destany Cunningham, 12-13 Loamy Monjaraz and Connie Smith, ER. The winners advance to the NE District level, which will be held Saturday, January 18 at the Ravenna High School. Congratulations to all. Super sportsmanship
Willoughby - Cleveland Elks #18 Host First Responders
On December 7th Willoughby - Cleveland Lodge #18 had the pleasure of honoring six local first responders as our guests at our Past Exalted Rulers Scholarship reverse raffle.
On December 7th Willoughby - Cleveland Lodge #18 had the pleasure of honoring six local first responders as our guests at our Past Exalted Rulers Scholarship reverse raffle.
Pictured left to right are, FF/EMT-P Ricky Stuart - Willoughby Fire, Mike Arcidiacon FF/EMT-P - Willowick Fire, Sherry Breszki Dispatcher - Wickliffe Police, Chief Robert Gandee - Willoughby Hills Fire, Exalted Ruler Rob Kelley, Lt. Gordon Thompson - Painesville Township Fire, Dispatcher Lt. Cheryl Baker - Lake County Emergency Operations Center.
Columbus - Grove City Elks #37 Donates over $22,000 To Local Community
Columbus Grove City Elks Lodge #37 gave away just over $22,000 to 19 different charitable causes. All organizations were encouraged to join us for complimentary pizza at the lodge followed by the distribution of checks. Some of the checks passed out went to Grove City Food Pantry, Angel Tree, Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, Boy Scouts, Ohio Elks Association State Charity, ENF, Honor Flight, and others. It is always a great experience hearing how the funds will be used,
Columbus Grove City Elks Lodge #37 gave away just over $22,000 to 19 different charitable causes. All organizations were encouraged to join us for complimentary pizza at the lodge followed by the distribution of checks. Some of the checks passed out went to Grove City Food Pantry, Angel Tree, Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, Boy Scouts, Ohio Elks Association State Charity, ENF, Honor Flight, and others. It is always a great experience hearing how the funds will be used,
Elroy the Elk Marches For Drug Awareness in Athens
The Athens Elks Lodge #973 participated in the Veterans Day Parade in Athens, Ohio. Included this year was Elroy the Elk, who passed out drug awareness coloring books to the children along the parade route, handing out over 200 coloring books and candy!
The Athens Elks Lodge #973 participated in the Veterans Day Parade in Athens, Ohio.
Included this year was Elroy the Elk, who passed out drug awareness coloring books to the children along the parade route, handing out over 200 coloring books and candy!
Celebrating Veterans Day at Ohio Veterans Home
On Veteran’s Day, PSP Doug Schiefer , wife Julia, and Veteran Rep Mary Beaston spent the afternoon celebrating and thanking our many Veterans at the Sandusky, OH Veterans Home. During this time the favorite bingo game was enjoyed by some 175 Veterans. On completion Hot-N-Ready pizza and beverage was served compliments of the NW District Association.
On Veteran’s Day, PSP Doug Schiefer , wife Julia, and Veteran Rep Mary Beaston spent the afternoon celebrating and thanking our many Veterans at the Sandusky, OH Veterans Home.
During this time the favorite bingo game was enjoyed by some 175 Veterans. On completion Hot-N-Ready pizza and beverage was served compliments of the NW District Association.
At the closing, PSP Doug bestowed the Elks heartfelt appreciation to the Veterans for their sacrifices and serve to our country.
Willoughby-Cleveland Elks & Legion Post #214 Teach Flag Etiiquette
The Flag Etiquette assembly was given in collaboration with the Willoughby-Cleveland Elks Lodge #18 and the American Legion Post #214 for 6th graders at Willoughby Middle School.
The Flag Etiquette assembly was given in collaboration with the Willoughby-Cleveland Elks Lodge #18 and the American Legion Post #214 for 6th graders at Willoughby Middle School.
Marysville Elks #1130 Raises over $1,500 for Cerebral Palsy...Sounds Fishy...
Marysville 1130 held it’s annual fish races, dinner and auction on Saturday, Nov. 2nd. With all of the events, the lodge raised over $1,500 for the State CP Trust Fund.
Marysville 1130 held it’s annual fish races, dinner and auction on Saturday, Nov. 2nd. With all of the events, the lodge raised over $1,500 for the State CP Trust Fund.
From left: Deb Bingham, Lodge CP Chairman, Ethan Ropp, 2nd place (who raced for Gary Lee), Howard Honaker, 1st place and Elena Yenglin, 3rd place (who raced for Ellie Adele).
National Hoop Shoot Winner Honored At South Central District Meeting
Jamisyn Stinson proudly displays her National Hoop Shoot trophies at the Ohio South Central District Meeting on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Jamisyn is from New Lexington, Ohio and was sponsored by the New Lexington Lodge #509. Her score was 24/25.
Jamisyn Stinson proudly displays her National Hoop Shoot trophies at the Ohio South Central District Meeting on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
Jamisyn is from New Lexington, Ohio and was sponsored by the New Lexington Lodge #509. Her score was 24/25.
Pictures are Bill Trumbull, District Chairman; Jamisyn Stinson and her mother.
Also present to meet Jamisyn was State President Mark Ratliff and Ohio Officers.
Ohio Elks State President Recognizes Hard Working South Central District Elks
State President, Mark Ratliff recognized the hard work of District Elks at the South Central district meeting on Sunday, November17, 2019. Recognized were Larry and Crystal Ropp from Marysville Lodge #1130 and Dave Williams from Athens Lodge #973.
State President, Mark Ratliff recognized the hard work of District Elks at the South Central district meeting on Sunday, November17, 2019. Recognized were Larry and Crystal Ropp from Marysville Lodge #1130 and Dave Williams from Athens Lodge #973.
The flags were flown over the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Pictures are State President, Mark Ratliff; Larry and Crystal Ropp, and Dave Williams.
Veteran Suicide Prevention Important to Ohio Elks, Newark Elks #391
Newark Elks Lodge #391 hosts Veterans dinner, raises funds, and donates $3,300 to Save a Warrior program helping to prevent Veteran suicides from struggles with post traumatic stress.
Lodge members proudly served the veterans of Newark Lodge 391 a Veteran’s Day dinner on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
The guest speaker for the event was Patrick Atkinson of the Save a Warrior Foundation located just outside of Newark.
The lodge members held a 50/50 drawing, a shuffleboard tournament, and collected donations from members to present the Save A Warrior Foundation with a check of $1,300.
Along with the lodge check, the Ohio Elks also donated $2,000 to the suicide program. The Ohio donation will be used for linens and towels for the 10 bed bunk room and the lodge donation will be used to sponsor a cohort through the program.
The Save A Warrior (SAW) program, a 501c3, is free to men and women active duty military, veterans, and 1st responders who are battling the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress and are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
To learn more about Save a Warrior please visit their website at saveawarrior.org.
Pictured are Ed Smith, Newark Lodge Exalted Ruler; Patrick Atkinson from SAW; and Becky Underhill, Lodge Chaplain and Veteran committee member.
Athens Elks #973 Promotes Drug Awareness
Athens Elks Lodge #973 participated in Lowe's Kids Safety Day, with it's drug awareness efforts. Over 300 children picked up Elks Coloring books and other materials. Parents were especially interested in the Elks drug identification kit, provided by the Ohio Elks Association!
Athens Elks Lodge #973 participated in Lowe's Kids Safety Day, with it's drug awareness efforts. Over 300 children picked up Elks Coloring books and other materials. Parents were especially interested in the Elks drug identification kit, provided by the Ohio Elks Association!
DARE Officer Rick Crossen, who also utilized Elks drug awareness materials to hand out to children
A family checking out the Elks drug identification kit, provided by the Ohio Elks Association
Elks National Foundation supports Snack Pack
Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 purchased and delivered 154 cases of peanut butter to the Gallia Co. Snack Pack storage area. This donation was made possible by a $2,000 grant from the Elks National Foundation along with an additional $190 from the Gallipolis Elks. In addition to the peanut butter, the Gallipolis Elks presented a check to Snack Pack for $610
Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 purchased and delivered 154 cases of peanut butter to the Gallia Co. Snack Pack storage area. This donation was made possible by a $2,000 grant from the Elks National Foundation along with an additional $190 from the Gallipolis Elks. In addition to the peanut butter, the Gallipolis Elks presented a check to Snack Pack for $610. Elk’s members Bill Johnson, Gary Rife, and Gary Harrison, and Fred Bryant (not Pictured) along with Snack Pack representative Harry Dillon are shown at the Snack Pack Distribution Center where the backpacks are filled.
Gallipolis Elks Support Grace UMC Food Pantry
The food pantry at Grace United Methodist Church has been serving the Gallia Co. community since 2002. Thanks to continued food collections and donations from our community, the food pantry serves on the average 95 families monthly which represents about 250 individuals. The Grace UMC food pantry is open from 9-12 every Monday and Tuesday. Bob McClaskey, Exalted Ruler, Gallipolis Elks, presented a $500 check to Marlene Stout to help support the food pantry. The donation from the Gallipolis Elks was made possible by a grant from the Elks National Foundation.
The food pantry at Grace United Methodist Church has been serving the Gallia Co. community since 2002. Thanks to continued food collections and donations from our community, the food pantry serves on the average 95 families monthly which represents about 250 individuals. The Grace UMC food pantry is open from 9-12 every Monday and Tuesday. Bob McClaskey, Exalted Ruler, Gallipolis Elks, presented a $500 check to Marlene Stout to help support the food pantry. The donation from the Gallipolis Elks was made possible by a grant from the Elks National Foundation.
Lorain Elks #1301 And Elroy Partner with DEA for Red Ribbon Week
The Lorain Elks partnered with the DEA for a Red Ribbon event supporting Drug Awareness held in Lorain, Ohio. Between 200-250 attended the event and Elroy the Elk was a big Hit with all the attendees. A lot of information on drug Awareness and what the Elks are and do in our Community was distributed.
The Lorain Elks partnered with the DEA for a Red Ribbon event supporting Drug Awareness held in Lorain, Ohio. Between 200-250 attended the event and Elroy the Elk was a big Hit with all the attendees. A lot of information on drug Awareness and what the Elks are and do in our Community was distributed.
ER Barbara Szalay & Elroy the Elk ( played by Carter Shupp- Son of member Greg Shupp)
ER Barbara Szalay & Lorna McLain (Community Outreach Specialist DEA 360)
DEA Outreach Specialist Lorna McLain & Elroy the Elk
Local Elks Honored For Their Service to Elkdom
At the Northwest District Meeting of the Ohio Elks Association held on Sunday, October 20 at Upper Sandusky Elks Lodge No. 83, three members of the district were recognized for all of the hard work they do promoting the Elks no only within their communities but within the State.
At the Northwest District Meeting of the Ohio Elks Association held on Sunday, October 20 at Upper Sandusky Elks Lodge No. 83, three members of the district were recognized for all of the hard work they do promoting the Elks no only within their communities but within the State.
Recognized were Mary Beaston, Fremont Elks Lodge No. 169, Julie Crowe, Kenton Elks Lodge No. 157 and Linda Stanley, Van Wert Lodge No. 1197. Each was presented an American Flag from Ohio Elks Association President Mark Ratliff which had flown over the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Pictured left to right are: Julie Crowe, Linda Stanley, Mary Beaston and State President Mark Ratliff.
Newark Elks #391 Standy Ready to Help Veterans
Newark Elks Lodge 391 once again joined with the Licking County Veterans Service Commission and other county and city businesses to help our homeless, transitioning, and down on their luck veterans at the 2019 Licking County Stand Down.
Newark Elks Lodge 391 once again joined with the Licking County Veterans Service Commission and other county and city businesses to help our homeless, transitioning, and down on their luck veterans at the 2019 Licking County Stand Down.
The Newark Elks were the only fraternal organization present at this stand down showing that Elks Care, Elks Share.
Using funds from a BPOE grant to purchase heavy sleeping bags, blankets, and back packs; hats, gloves, socks, and phone cards donated by the membership; 20 light weight sleeping bags and sleeping mats procured from the Red Cross; plus drug awareness information assembled by lodge members, the Elks were able to help 45 veterans.
Also, as part of our partnership with the Licking County Veterans Service Commission, our lodge ballroom was transformed into a sea of Red, White and Blue Saturday night as the Commission held their annual Commission dinner and awards.
“As long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protecting Order of Elks will never forget them.”
Newark Elks #391 Recognize Local Boy Scout Troop
As this was the first time the boy scouts were together after their summer activities, Lodge ER, Ed Smith and Chaplain and Flag Day Chairman, Becky Underhill recognized the Newark Lodge 391 Boy Scout Troop 2 for their participation in the Elks Flag Day Ceremony by giving them an American Flag pin and the Elks and Scouting pin.
As this was the first time the boy scouts were together after their summer activities, Lodge ER, Ed Smith and Chaplain and Flag Day Chairman, Becky Underhill recognized the Newark Elks Lodge #391 Boy Scout Troop #2 for their participation in the Elks Flag Day Ceremony by giving them an American Flag pin and the Elks and Scouting pin.
The Scouts participated by acting as the color guard, flag carriers, and explaining the folds of the flag and the colors of the flag during the ceremony.
Pictured are ER Ed Smith, Boy Scouts, and Flag Day Chairman, Becky Underhill
State President Mark Ratliff's October Newsletter Now Available
State President Mark Ratliff's October Newsletter Now Available
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Van Wert Elks #1197 Supports Local Youth Program
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 recently made a donation of $500 to the First United Methodist Church. The monies are earmarked towards their 5th Quarter Program. The monies are from a Promise Grant the lodge received from the Elks National Foundation. These grants are made available to the Elks Lodges to provide drug and alcohol free events for the children.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 recently made a donation of $500 to the First United Methodist Church. The monies are earmarked towards their 5th Quarter Program. The monies are from a Promise Grant the lodge received from the Elks National Foundation. These grants are made available to the Elks Lodges to provide drug and alcohol free events for the children.
The 5th Quarter Program is geared for middle school and high school students after all the home football games. The middle school students gather at the YMCA and the high school students gather at the Goedde Building. Games are provided for the students as well as pizza and a beverage. The students are provided with a safe place to meet with their friends in an alcohol and drug free environment. Volunteers are on hand to assist with the games and chaperone the students.
Van Wert Lodge is proud to be able to support this important program for the youth of our community.
Pictured from left Demond Johnson, 5th Quarter and Mike Stanley, Lodge Elks National Foundation Chairman.
Wilmington Elks #797 Helps Improve Patient Safety With Local Fire-Rescue
The Wilmington Elks recently gave a Binder Lift vest to the Wilmington, OH Fire Department using an Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant. The vest helps reduce injuries to patients and providers when picking up patients.
The Wilmington Elks recently gave a Binder Lift vest to the Wilmington, OH Fire Department using an Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant. The vest helps reduce injuries to patients and providers when picking up patients.
Pictured from left: ER, Dave Appleman, EMT Terrell, EMT Cline, and PER, Dan Williams.