Newark Elks #391 Celebrates Flag Day
70 people were in attendance to listen to the Elks Flag Day Ritual as well as enjoying a chorus singing patriotic songs and a violinist playing moving tunes.
The Lodge had the help of Boy Scout Troop 2, who shared the Meaning of the Colors and the Folds of the Flag; the American Heritage Girls Troop 148, who read patriotic flag poems; and the Licking County Veterans Alliance carrying the flags.
The Boy Scouts and American Heritage Girls also posted and retired the colors.
The Newark Lodge is so proud to be able to present this ceremony to the public and we are hoping that by including the young people that we will foster a love and appreciation for our Grand Ole Flag!
Pictured left to right back row are ER Marvin Oneson, the Licking County Veterans Alliance, front row left, Boy Scout Troop 2, American Heritage Girls Troop 148, and far right, Mayor and Lodge Treasurer Jeff Hall.
Columbus-Grove City Elks #37 Welcomes New Members & Honors Top Proposers
Columbus/Grove City Elks #37 recently welcomed 18 individuals into their membership.
As stated by our Grand Exalted Ruler, T Keith MIlls, "membership growth is the lifeblood of any Lodge and should be our highest priority." Columbus/Grove City #37 honored their top proposers on Monday June 27, 2022 during their regular Lodge Meeting with a Top Proposer Pin and letter from T. Keith Mills GER.
Columbus/Grove City Elks #37 recently welcomed 18 individuals into their membership.
As stated by our Grand Exalted Ruler, T Keith MIlls, "membership growth is the lifeblood of any Lodge and should be our highest priority." Columbus/Grove City #37 honored their top proposers on Monday June 27, 2022 during their regular Lodge Meeting with a Top Proposer Pin and letter from T. Keith Mills GER.
Pictured L-R: Todd Mosley Esquire, Sharon Cooper ER, Kathy Nocera Secretary, Angelo Nocera Trustee. Not pictured: Steve Roper and Tana Tanner.
Online Registration For the 92nd OEA Fall Reunion Now Open!
Registration for the 92nd Ohio Elks Association Fall Reunion is now open! The reunion will once again be held at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin, OH August 19-21.
Registration for the 92nd Ohio Elks Association Fall Reunion is now open! The reunion will once again be held at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin, OH August 19-21.
For more details, visit the OEA website
Columbus - Grove City Elks #37 Celebrates Flag Day
Columbus - Grove City Elks Lodge #37 was proud to present the Flag Day Ceremony with 50 in attendance. All officers were in attendance along with several Elks members/Spouses to present the Flag History as our local Jr ROTC presented the flags. Following the Ceremony the Cadets folded flags dropped off in preparation of Flag Retirement Ceremony in July.
Gallipolis Elks #107 Supports Gallipolis in Bloom
Gallipolis Elks 107 donated $2,000 from the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to Gallipolis in Bloom, GIB, in support of the beautification of the city of Gallipolis. The money is to help purchase plants, flowers and provide flower containers throughout the community and the downtown area.
Displaying sample of the flowers that were purchased are Diana Parks, GIB Treasurer, Fred Bryant, Gallipolis Elks Secretary; Betty Beggrow, GIB Vice President; Karen Smith, GIB President and Kim Canaday, GIB registrar.
Newark Elks Lodge #391 Helps High School Seniors with College Costs
Members at Newark Elks Lodge #391 were able to help four area high school seniors with their college education. Each senior received $500 presented at the Lodge meeting on June7th.
The scholarship money was raised through donations and a golf outing.
Pictured left to right are: Lodge Chairman, Bill Leedale; Brooklyn Shonebarger; Gabrielle Wolf; Madelaine Underhill; Exalted Ruler, Marvin Oneson; Newark Mayor and Lodge Treasurer, Jeff Hall. Not pictured: Senior Gabrielle Pastorius.
Gallipolis Elks #107 Help Battle Hunger in Local Community
Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 used $2,000 from the Elks National Foundation (ENF) Beacon Grant to support Poppy’s Tea Shop and Food Pantry Poppy’s serves the homeless and needy by providing them with clothing, hot meals, hot drinks and every two weeks a box of groceries. No one in need is turned away. All of this is made possible because of donations of clothing, food and monies to the pantry
Pictured from left to right are Fred Bryant, Secretary Gallipolis Elks and Greg Hall, owner and operator of Poppy’s Tea Shop and food pantry.
Lorain Elks #1301 Supports Local Mother's Panrty
Lorain Elks lodge #1301 utilized $1,000 from the Elks National oundation (ENF) Beacon & Gratitude grants to do shopping for the month of June to restock the Resource Mothers Pantry with needed PPE (personal protective equipment...sanitizing agents,wipes, detergent etc...) and items that the Pantry needed .(i.e umbrella strollers, booster seats,baby clothes,teething tools, baby bottles, sippie cups and more.) These items were delivered also to the Pantry by Lodge members from left Karen Belcher & Nora Schrenkel., 3 Resource mom volunteers were also there to help.
Van Wert Elks #1197 Celebrate Flag Day
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 held their Annual Flag Day Ceremony on Wednesday, June 15 at the Lodge Home.
The annual event is sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Assisting this year were Shelley Dunham and Denise Nicholai who gave the History of the Flag and the Response. Lodge member Linda Stanley provided the music.
Boy Scouts from Troop 31 assisted in the program, carrying the flags.
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.
Pictured are the scouts with the various flags of this country.
Elks "On The Run" For Charity
Newark Elks Lodge #391 annual Bill Mitchell Bike Run for Charity was held Sunday, June 12th in Newark. Participating were 80+ lodge members their families and friends all riding their bicycles, 4 x 4’s and in cars.
Newark Elks Lodge #391 annual Bill Mitchell Bike Run for Charity was held Sunday, June 12th in Newark. Participating were 80+ lodge members their families and friends all riding their bicycles, 4 x 4’s and in cars.
The Bike Run consists of everyone riding to 4 planned stops; 3 local hangouts and the American Legion. All 4 establishments joined in our fun and provided food, music, special drinks, prizes, and donations. We were led safely through the streets by our Licking County Sheriff Deputy.
We then met back at the Lodge where money was raised by donations from sponsors, a silent auction, and t-shirt sales.
The event raised $9,500 to be divided between three charities; Kingdom Pillars, for kids aging out of foster care; The Boys and Girls Club of Newark; and the Central Ohio Drug Task Force to help with the purchase a new K9.
Pictured is the group photo of the participants on our Courthouse steps.
Pictured is the group photo of the participants on our Courthouse steps.
Northeast District Announces Raffle Winners
Raffle from the NE District Golf Outing held at the Salem Lodge: Laura & Eric Palker, Lakewood Lodge won the Wooden Elk made by Drew Green, Salem Lodge pictured on the left. Accepting the prize is Jim Vasey from Lakewood Lodge.
Raffle from the NE District Golf Outing held at the Salem Lodge: Jim Vasey, Lakewood Lodge won the Giannios Chocolate Tin donated by Denny Martin of the Salem Lodge.
Raffle from the NE District Golf Outing held at the Salem Lodge: Art Bowker, Berea Lodge won the Brandy Basket made by D&D Brandy (Drew/Denise Green). Art donated the basket to Lance Knight to use as part of the Spirits Wagon up for auction at the OEA Fall Convention in August.
Van Wert Elks #1197 Celebrates Elks Legacy Scholarship Winner
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, have announced the awarding of a $4,000 Legacy Award Scholarship by the Elks National Foundation to Grace Dowler. The Legacy Award Scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are only available to children and grandchildren of Elk Members. Ms. Dowler graduated this spring from Van Wert High School and will be attending this fall the Bowling Green State University majoring in Middle Childhood Education.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197, have announced the awarding of a $4,000 Legacy Award Scholarship by the Elks National Foundation to Grace Dowler. The Legacy Award Scholarships are awarded by the Elks National Foundation and are only available to children and grandchildren of Elk Members. Ms. Dowler graduated this spring from Van Wert High School and will be attending this fall the Bowling Green State University majoring in Middle Childhood Education.
During high school Grace was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, FCA and participated in Robotics, Band and played Soccer.
Grace is a member of the First United Methodist Church where she is on the Mission Committee and participates in the Youth Group.
Grace is the daughter of Bruce and Ruth Dowler and the Granddaughter of Tom Rupert of Van Wert.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is only second to the United States Government in the number of scholarships awarded each year. Van Wert Lodge is proud to have been a sponsor for Grace during this competition.
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 Funds Local StoryWalk Project
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Berea branch of the Cuyahoga Public Library. These funds will be used by the library to install a permanent StoryWalk path leading from the library to Coe Lake.
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Berea branch of the Cuyahoga Public Library. These funds will be used by the library to install a permanent StoryWalk path leading from the library to Coe Lake. The StoryWalk will feature twelve reading stations from a single children’s book that is cycled every few months promoting outdoor activity and youth literacy. The funds were made possible by a $3,500 Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation with the balance of the project by donations from Berea lodge members.
PER Richard Threadgill (center), present check to Amy Dreger (left) and Cathy Schultis of the Berea library
Van Wert Elks #1197 Recognizes Local Americanism Essay WInners
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 would like to announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was, “What does it mean to love your country”.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 would like to announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Americanism Essay Contest. This fraternal year, the theme for the contest was, “What does it mean to love your country”. The students competed in divisions, by age group.
The local winners, which were forwarded to the District for further judging, were:
Division I, 5th & 6th grades (pictured left to right, front row)
1st place – Ila Hughes – Lincolnview Elementary School
2nd place – Brooke Tigner – Grover Hill Elementary School
3rd place – Annabel Horstman – St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Division II, 7th & 8th grades (pictured left to right, back row)
1st Place – Anna Gardner– Crestview Middle School
2nd Place – Whitney Boroff – Wayne Trace Middle School
3rd Place – Hayden Perrott– Crestview Middle School
Brooke Tigner placed second and Ila Hughes placed third in the Northwest District Division I competition. Anna Gardener placed third in the Northwest District Division II competition.
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 would like to congratulate all of our winners and we wish to thank all of the students, teachers and schools for their participation in this years essay contest.
Jill Evans was the lodge chairman in charge of the Lodge Americanism Committee and is pictured with the winners.
Salem Elks #305 Supports Memorial Day Parade
Several members were in the parade, along with the drug awareness trailer, Elroy the Elk and a few state participant Soccer shooters. It's been a while since the parade went past the lodge. So Connie Smith and Kim Chapman had donuts, coffee, punch and water for those who attended.
The parade was small, but added so much normalcy to our lives. Allowing us to gather as one and remember the many we lost serving our nation.
Several members were in the parade, along with the drug awareness trailer, Elroy the Elk and a few state participant Soccer shooters. It's been a while since the parade went past the lodge. So Connie Smith and Kim Chapman had donuts, coffee, punch and water for those who attended. We had the front porch nice and open with chairs in the shade or the sun. Hope to see you in 2 years, when the parade goes to Grandview cemetery.
Columbus - Grove City Elks #37 Grows Membership Welcoming Eleven New Members
Columbus-Grove City Elks Lodge #37 welcomed eleven new members to the Order in May during a recent initiation at the lodge performed by the lodge officers. Welcome to all!
Columbus-Grove City Elks Lodge #37 welcomed eleven new members to the Order in May during a recent initiation at the lodge performed by the lodge officers. Welcome to all!
1st row L-R John Tomer, Keiri Johnson, Nichole Mulvany, Sharon Cooper ER, Patricia Green, Taylor Wegman. 2nd row L-R Ron Desmond, Aaron Spencer, Misty Burke, Chris Frase, Fred Severamce
Maumee-Bowling Green Elks #1850 Partner with Sunshine Communities
Maumee-Bowling Green Elks Lodge #1850 presented $14,000 to the Sunshine Communities, Inc., a 501(c)3 in NW Ohio that helps adults with disabilities. The grant, which came through the Ohio Elks Cerebral Palsy State Project Grant program, will help Sunshine Communities purchase mechanical lifts to help residents with ambulatory assistance.
Maumee-Bowling Green Elks Lodge #1850 presented $14,000 to the Sunshine Communities, Inc., a 501(c)3 in NW Ohio that helps adults with disabilities. The grant, which came through the Ohio Elks Cerebral Palsy State Project Grant program, will help Sunshine Communities purchase mechanical lifts to help residents with ambulatory assistance. 2022 marks the 36th year of the Elks supporting Sunshine Communities, totally over $272,000.
From left, Sue Stadler, Chaplain; Larry "Bubba" Stadler, ER; Shannon Bova, Chief Community Relations Officer with Sunshine Communities; Jim Ward, Trustee; Markie Miller, Grants Manager with Sunshine; Tae Rodgers, Tiler
Van Wert Elks #1197 Supports Local Youth Baseball Program
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 recently donated $100.00 to the Van Wert Youth Baseball Association for the 2022 season.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 recently donated $100.00 to the Van Wert Youth Baseball Association for the 2022 season.
With the financial help from the sponsors, youth ages 8 to 12 are able to travel and play teams within a tri-county area. On an average they have 6 teams and over 80 kids who are able to participate in the program.
The Elks are known for their support of youth activities not only within Van Wert County but across the nation as well.
Pictured, left to right are Matt Krol, Lodge Leading Knight and Ben Price, Van Wert Youth Baseball President.
Salem Elks #305 Supports Local Foundation
Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented a $1,000 check, through the Salem Community Foundation, to The Way Station. The funds will help with their Emergency Kit Program.
Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented a $1,000 check, through the Salem Community Foundation, to The Way Station. Receiving the donation is Sherry Bendetta the Finance Administrator.
The funds will help with their Emergency Kit Program.
The kits contain many household and kitchen items that are gently used and donated.
The Executive Director, Chaney Nexbeth, states that currently they have the capacity to support those who are referred by the Salvation Army and other area agencies.
But in order to support an influx of potential Ukrainian refugees, they really do need financial assistance to ensure no one is ever turned away. With this monetary donation; the Way Station will be able to purchase some of the larger items, like a microwave or electric skillet.
