Newark Elks #391 Provides Local Families with Christmas Food Boxes
Newark Elks Lodge #391, along with additional generosity of Members, provided 20 local families with a Christmas Food Box. Each box provided each family groceries for a complete Christmas meal, and additional staple items for a couple of weeks of meals. Here are just some of the delivery teams who gave their Sunday morning, to share the holiday spirit. Elks Care~Elks Share!
Newark Elks Lodge #391, along with additional generosity of Members, provided 20 local families with a Christmas Food Box. Each box provided each family groceries for a complete Christmas meal, and additional staple items for a couple of weeks of meals. Here are just some of the delivery teams who gave their Sunday morning, to share the holiday spirit. Elks Care~Elks Share!
Becky Underhill, Steve Deedrick, John Wieber, Valerie Deedrick, Bob Edly, Bill Trumbull, Jim Hodge, Harry Yocum, Kathy Willey, Dave Underhill, and Jim Willey who were joined by Gary Kinney, Susan England and John Edly.
Willoughby-Cleveland Elks #18 Helps Veterans With "Sweats for Vets"
In an impromptu act of Christmas cheer, veterans from Willoughby - Cleveland Lodge assembled 19 bags of sweatpants and sweatshirts for a program nicknamed "sweats for vets" that will be donated and distributed at the Cleveland VA domicile. These bags will be given to Veterans in the outpatient program when they are leaving the facility
In an impromptu act of Christmas cheer, veterans from Willoughby - Cleveland Lodge assembled 19 bags of sweatpants and sweatshirts for a program nicknamed "sweats for vets" that will be donated and distributed at the Cleveland VA domicile. These bags will be given to Veterans in the outpatient program when they are leaving the facility. In addition Work Smart Clothing in Willowick not only gave us a heck of a deal, but also donated a case of double extra large sweatshirts as well.
Pictured from left to right are, PER Kirk Kokal - USMC, Nelson Hancock - United States Army, PSP Lance Knight - US Air Force.
Elks Celebrate Christmas with Adopted Veterans
The Ohio Elks along with Toledo Elks Lodge #53 shared in remembering our 26 1 North Veterans at their annual Christmas festivities at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky.
The Ohio Elks along with Toledo Elks Lodge #53 shared in remembering our 26 1 North Veterans at their annual Christmas festivities at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. A variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres were served as family members joined in along with a visit from Santa. Each resident were given gifts of a new white t shirt, Flannel Shirt and warm hooded jacket. Toledo Lodge #53 presented each with a cozy fleece blanket.
PSP Doug Schiefer ,wife Julia, Mary Beaston , Jackie Brady of Toledo #53, and Don Gresh of Port Clinton #1718. Also Our Veteran and his 3 Daughters.
Van Wert Elks #1197 Bring Holiday Cheer to Local Community
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 have again this year adopted children from the Angel Tree Project to help make their Christmas a little brighter
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 have again this year adopted children from the Angel Tree Project to help make their Christmas a little brighter. Tags are placed on the lodge Christmas Sharing Tree which contains the items needed for the kids. The members of the Lodge take the tags from the tree, buy and wrap the items and bring them back to the Lodge. The members of the Christmas Sharing Tree Committee then deliver the packages to the location before Christmas. This has been a project of the Lodge for several years and the lodge members look forward to the Sharing Tree being put up in the Lodge. By participating in this project, the Van Wert Elks are able to show the community that Elks Care – Elks Share.
Pictured are the wrapped presents waiting to be delivered to the party by the committee.
Alliance Elks #467 A Beacon In The Community This Holiday Season
North East District Alliance Elks #467 with donations from many members and the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant built and distributed baskets for 217 families they are ready for delivery. Each family will receive enough food for at least a week and gifts for the children.
North East District Alliance Elks #467 with donations from many members and the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant built and distributed baskets for 217 families they are ready for delivery. Each family will receive enough food for at least a week and gifts for the children.
Food ready to be packed waiting on eggs
Volunteers’ lining up to fill baskets
The assembly line begins
Berea Elks #1815 Rings in Christmas at Cleveland VA Hospital
The Berea Elks Lodge #1815 in partnership with Columbia Station VFW Post #9340 brought Chirstmas joy and cheer to the Louis Stokes VA Hospital. About 70 gift bags were donated to veterans residing at the hospital. The bags were stuffed with sweat pants, sweatshirts, t-shirts and socks. Music and cookies were also distributed.
The Berea Elks Lodge #1815 in partnership with Columbia Station VFW Post #9340 brought Chirstmas joy and cheer to the Louis Stokes VA Hospital. About 70 gift bags were donated to veterans residing at the hospital. The bags were stuffed with sweat pants, sweatshirts, t-shirts and socks. Music and cookies were also distributed.
Berea Elks #1815 Hosts Alia Bailey Memorial Toy Drive
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 hosted the Alia Bailey Memorial Toy Gift Drive for the third year in a row. Hundreds of gifts were donated by Elks members, friends and family of Alia, along with countless community members. Volunteers spent their Sunday morning wrapping the gifts which will be donated to local children’s hospitals
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 hosted the Alia Bailey Memorial Toy Gift Drive for the third year in a row. Hundreds of gifts were donated by Elks members, friends and family of Alia, along with countless community members. Volunteers spent their Sunday morning wrapping the gifts which will be donated to local children’s hospitals.
Newark Elks Join with Civil Air Patrol for Wreaths Across America
33 Newark Elks Lodge #391 members, 22 Elk family members, plus the Civil Air Patrol and many Newark residents braved the cold and rain to honor the veterans buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery by saying their name and placing a wreath on their grave.
33 Newark Elks Lodge #391 members, 22 Elk family members, plus the Civil Air Patrol and many Newark residents braved the cold and rain to honor the veterans buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery by saying their name and placing a wreath on their grave.
Pictured at the Veteran’s Memorial at Cedar Hill Cemetery are the Newark Elks members and their families who participated in laying wreaths.
As one of the lodge’s favorite events, this year the Newark Elks increased their fundraising efforts and were able to cover 550 of the veteran’s graves.
Newark Elks #391 Raises $1,000 For Salvation Army
The Newark Elks Lodge #391 raised $1000 for the Red Kettle Campaign. The money will stay in the Newark community and help those in need this holiday season.
With help from the experts, the Buena’s (owners of the La Paloma Restaurants in Newark and the aunt and uncle of Newark Lodge member Ginger Rife) spent the day preparing a fabulous dinner of sopapillas, tacos, beans and rice, and soup.
This tasty dinner helped the Newark Elks Lodge 391 raise $1000 for the Red Kettle Campaign. The money will stay in the Newark community and help those in need this holiday season.
Pictured is Ted Buena, member Ginger Rife, and Dominga Buena
Athen Elks Lodge #973 Hosts "Shop With A Cop"
Athens Elks Lodge #973 was a sponsor for Athens Ohio Police Department "Shop with a Cop" program which benefits underprivileged children in Athens County with a $100 gift certificate to shop with an officer for Christmas presents.
Athens Elks Lodge #973 was a sponsor for Athens Ohio Police Department "Shop with a Cop" program which benefits underprivileged children in Athens County with a $100 gift certificate to shop with an officer for Christmas presents.
Pictured is police officer Dave Williams (Athens Elks #973 SC District Drug Awareness Chairman) and "Allyson" for Christmas presents for herself and family members.
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.