Port Clinton Elks #1718 Helps Local Fire Department Keep Community Safe
Congratulations! to the Port Clinton Firefighters Association as the recipient of a $750 donation towards the purchase of life-saving devices to potentially save lives and reduce risks. This specific donation will go towards the purchase of 64 smoke alarms and 21 carbon-monoxide detectors.
Congratulations! to the Port Clinton Firefighters Association as the recipient of a $750 donation towards the purchase of life-saving devices to potentially save lives and reduce risks. This specific donation will go towards the purchase of 64 smoke alarms and 21 carbon-monoxide detectors.
The donation funds are from the 2022-2023 Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant. The grant application was written by the Port Clinton Elks Lodge #1718.
Port Clinton Elks Lodge #1718 commends the Port Clinton Firefighters Association for what you do in the community. We wish your organization nothing but success in the continued pursuit of its important mission.
From left: Fire Chief Kent Johnson and Pamela Hatfield, Exalted Ruler Lodge #1718
Newark Elks #391 Hosting Drug Awareness Community Event
Newark Elks Lodge #391 is proud to present Motivational Drug Awareness Speaker, Ray Lozano on Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00pm at the Newark Elks Ballroom, 73 N 3rd Street, Newark, Ohio
Newark Elks Lodge #391 is proud to present Motivational Drug Awareness Speaker, Ray Lozano on Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00pm at the Newark Elks Ballroom, 73 N 3rd Street, Newark, Ohio
Ray will discuss today’s drug problems facing our children. He is funny, thought provoking and intelligent and he has the ability to present complicated drug information that is unparalleled.
This event is appropriate for middle school and high school students as well as parents, educators, youth leaders, and professionals.
Space is limited!
Please RSVP to
By October 7th
Berea Elks #1815 Attend "Hot Diggity Dog!" Open House At Local Elementary School
Elroy the Elk and members from Berea Elks Lodge #1815 visited Grindstone Elementary School in Berea as part of the local PTA’s “Hot Diggity Dog” open house, welcoming students back to school. The lodge brought the NE District Druga Awareness trailer handing out information and goodies to parents and students while Elroy entertained the kids all night!
Elroy the Elk and members from Berea Elks Lodge #1815 visited Grindstone Elementary School in Berea as part of the local PTA’s “Hot Diggity Dog” open house, welcoming students back to school. The lodge brought the NE District Druga Awareness trailer handing out information and goodies to parents and students while Elroy entertained the kids all night!
Van Wert Elks #1197 Honors Local Eagle Scout
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 participated in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Liam P.D.J. Shartzer on Friday, April 15. Dylan is a member of Boy Scout Troop #35, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert, OH.
Pictured, left to right are Michael C. Stanley, Lodge Scouting Liaison, Eagle Scout Liam Shartzer and Greg Amstutz, Black Swamp Council BSA
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 participated in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Liam P.D.J. Shartzer on Friday, April 15. Dylan is a member of Boy Scout Troop #35, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert, OH.
Dylan is the son of Travis and Leah Shartzer.
Cole was presented an American Flag and an Eagle Scout Certificate from the Elks. He also received a letter of commendation and a special citation from T, Keith Mills, Grand Exalted Ruler/National President.
For Liam’s Eagle Scout Project he installed a bench at the Jackson and Main Street green space in the 400 block of West Main Street.
Representing the Van Wert Lodge at the ceremony was Michael C. Stanley, Lodge Scouting Liaison.
Ashland Elks #1360 Support Local Police Department
Ashland Elks Lodge #1360 recently utilized the Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant to purchase a new TV for the Ashland City Police Division
Ashland Elks Lodge #1360 recently utilized the Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant to purchase a new TV for the Ashland City Police Division. Previously the Police Division was using a TV from 2009 with very low resolution. As the city is implementing body-worn cameras, the new high-definition TV will be used to review the footage in the highest possible resolution allowing the investigators to get the most out of the system. The TV will also be used by officers to better review evidence in cases from cell phones, surveillance video and other sources. It also has better capability to engage in virtual training.
The Ohio Elks Association’s Community Service Grant is awarded to 24 lodges throughout the state of Ohio each year. The purpose of the grant is to purchase equipment for municipalities that allows them to perform their jobs better. Last year, the grant was awarded to the City of Ashland Fire Division to help purchase new vacuum splints.
Ashland Elks #1360 is proud to support the Ashland City Police Division in their mission “to protect peace, order and safety, through service with integrity and accountability”
Ohio Elks Association Golf Outing Results Posted
Congratualtions and thank you to all Elks who participated in this year’s state golf outing hosted by Galion Lodge #1191. The results of the outing have been posted to the OEA website here: https://ohioelks.com/golf
Ohio Elks Ask Lodges To Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
In 1988, as interest sparked, The National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free Youth championed the first Red Ribbon Week campaign with the Honorary Chairman President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. That same year, congress officially established Red Ribbon Week as the last week in October. The Elks have been supporters of the Red Ribbon Campaign from the beginning.
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 23rd – 31st.
In 1985, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Officer Enrique Camarena was close to exposing a major drug trafficking operation out of Guadalajara when he was kidnapped, tortured and killed. He was 37 years of old.
Shortly after Officer Camarena’s death, California U.S. Congressmen Hunter and California schools launched the first “Just Say No’ pledge for school kids and came up with the Red Ribbon as a way to honor Officer Camarena’s sacrifice.
In 1988, as interest sparked, The National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free Youth championed the first Red Ribbon Week campaign with the Honorary Chairman President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. That same year, congress officially established Red Ribbon Week as the last week in October. The Elks have been supporters of the Red Ribbon Campaign from the beginning.
What can lodges do?
The theme for Red Ribbon Week this year is, Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.
Get your area youth groups interested in the Red Ribbon Campaign. The DEA has a toolkit and rally with a photo contest and badges for boy and girl scouts. Your lodge can order Red Ribbon information cards to pass out along with red ribbons at all your events in October. (There is a charge for the red ribbons. Contact me if interested.)
Red Ribbon Week is October 23rd – 31st.
You can find out more about Red Ribbon Week at
· elks.org/dap
· redribbon.org
· dea.gov/redribbon
Newark Lodge #391 Meets "John’s Challenge", Donates Over $2,500 To Local Children's Hospital
Newark Elks Lodge #391 members accepted a challenge from 46 year member John Edly. John asked the members to step forward and match his personal $500 donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The nationally ranked pediatric acute care and teaching hospital has over 68 sites across Ohio and serves 15 million patients visits per year.
Pictured from left to right: Exalted Ruler Marvin Oneson, member John Edly, Loyal Knight and Challenge Chairman Mark Gilligan.
Newark Elks Lodge #391 members accepted a challenge from 46 year member John Edly. John asked the members to step forward and match his personal $500 donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The nationally ranked pediatric acute care and teaching hospital has over 68 sites across Ohio and serves 15 million patients visits per year.
The lodge members not only met John’s challenge, but raised over $2,000 bringing the combined total donation to $2588. The month long challenge ended on August 31st.
It is John’s wish that lodges across Ohio will join in and donate to this hospital treating our most ill children.
Elks Care and Elks Share!!
Van Wert Elks #1197 Announce Soccer Shoot Winners
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 held their Soccer Shoot on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Elks Lodge. Approximately 25 students participated in the event and were cheered on by parents and grandparents.
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 held their Soccer Shoot on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Elks Lodge. Approximately 25 students participated in the event and were cheered on by parents and grandparents.
In the girls, U-7 age group, placing first was Genesis Hernandez Bainos.
In the boys, U-7 age group, placing first was Will Holiday, 2nd place was Salvador Maciel-Salinas & 3rd was Lincoln Watson.
In the girls, 8-9 age group, placing first was Reygan Watson and 2nd place was Hannah Lamb.
In the boys, 8-9 age group, placing first was Bryce Miller, 2nd place was AJ Florence and 3rd place was Aiden Bockrath.
In the boys, 10-11 age group, 1st place was Carson Miller and 2nd was Rheis Young.
In the boys, 12-13 age group, 1st was Jayson Ring.
The first, second and third place winners each received a trophy.
The first place winners will represent Van Wert Lodge at the Northwest District Soccer Shoot to be held in Findlay, Ohio on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The winners at the district level will advance to the state contest, which will be held at Coschocton, Ohio on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Van Wert Lodge is proud to be able to provide this contest each year for the area youth to participate in. They would like to thank all the parents who brought out their children and stayed to cheer them on stated Rick Roop, Lodge Soccer Chairman.
Alliance Elks #467 Wins Queens Award At City's Carnation Parade
Trustee and chairman John Mann and his committee won the Queen's award in the Alliance Carnation Parade representing the Elks. The float was designed to replicate the memorial to the branches of the military Infront of Alliance's Lodged and they also passed out candy to the kids
Trustee and chairman John Mann and his committee won the Queen's award in the Alliance Carnation Parade representing the Elks. The float was designed to replicate the memorial to the branches of the military Infront of Alliance's Lodged and they also passed out candy to the kids
Columbus - Grove City Elks #37 Continues To Grow, Initiating 22 New Members!
Columbus/Grove City #37 is happy to have initiated 22 new members into the Lodge.
These new members are welcomed with wide, open arms.
1st Row:Peggy Birtcher, Deborah Andrix, Zora Smith, Tricia Douglas, Barbara Demetro, LInda Morris, Terri Brining, Janet Mulligan
2nd Row: Nabeel Khoury, Keith Kirk, Adam Slack, Sharon Cooper ER, Matt Dains, Mark Barnes, Jim McQuirt, Linda Thomas,
3rd Row: Terry Draudt, Mark Blanton, Andy Thomas, David Stonerock, Stan Bricker, Scott (Lester) Clay
Salem Elks #305 Supports Local Cerebral Palsy Organization
Wayne Gorby, Exalted Ruler of Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented Principle Andrew Garver of Robert Bycroft School with a check for $4,300. This was obtained through the Ohio Elks Association's Cerebral Palsy Charity Fund. The funds were used to purchase a Galileo SDR which is a vibration device that uses side-alternating stimulation technology while you stand on it.
Wayne Gorby, Exalted Ruler of Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented Principle Andrew Garver of Robert Bycroft School with a check for $4,300. This was obtained through the Ohio Elks Association's Cerebral Palsy Charity Fund. The funds were used to purchase a Galileo SDR which is a vibration device that uses side-alternating stimulation technology while you stand on it.
The Galileo platform delivers 4,500 muscle contractions at 25Hz in a 3 minute session. This is to help individuals feel better with less pain/stiffness; improve balance; increase flexibility, muscle strength and functionality while improving mobilization. A promotional picture, shows a little girl standing on the Galileo while she tries to perform tasks in front of her.
Ohio Elks Want Buckeyes To Know That "One Pill Can Kill"
The Ohio Elks Association (OEA) has put up three billboard ads surrounding the Ohio State University campus in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency focused on the DEA’s “One Pill Can Kill” program.
The focus is to help remind students and others that criminal organizations are flooding the market with fake pill smade to look like opioids such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®).
These fake pills are most commonly laced with deadly doses of Fentanyl and are easy to find, cheap to buy, and sold online to unsuspecting buyers.
The DEA has a special website to help identify real drigs from fake ones: https://www.dea.gov/onepill
The OEA ad will run in Columbus for the next three weeks.
Conneaut Elks #256 Donates $8,000 to Local Organizations
Conneaut Elks Lodge #256 awarded numerous Elks National Foundation (ENF) grants to various local organizations
Conneaut Human Resource Center (CHRC) received two ENF Beacon Grants, one for the Right Track Summer Enrichment Program ($2,000), and the other for Right Track After School Program (also $2,000).
The CHRC also received two ENF Gratitude Grants, one for Safety Town ($1,000) and the other for Seniors Together Program (also $1,000).
The ENF Spotlight Grant was awarded to New Leaf United Methodist Church ($1,000) and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ($1,000).
Pictured are the recipients of several grants granted by Conneaut Elks Lodge #256
Save the Date! Ohio Elks Leadership Kollege - February 25th in Newark!
The PER Association of the OEA will be hosting the Elks Leadership Kollege once again at Newark Lodge #391 on Saturday February 25th.
Greetings all! The Ohio Elks PER Association will be hosting the Elks Leadership Kollege once again at Newark Lodge #391 on Saturday February 25th.
Registration will open at 9:00 am with the first group training session beginning at 10:00 am.
This training day is open to any Elk in good standing and is focused on helping new and incomming officers and committee chairs get the resources and knowledge they may need to have a successful 2023-24 lodge year.
At the very least, incomming Exalted Rulers, Leading Knights, Trustees, Secretaries, and Treasurers should plan to attend this very important training session.
Online registration, local lodging information, and a training schedule will be made available on the Ohio Elks website as the date gets closer. Be sure to check the website for more details. https://ohioelks.com/kollege
Berea Elks #1815 Donate 100 Backpacks & Supplies To Berea City Schools
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 recently donated 100 cusom-made backpacks stuffed with a full year’s worth of school supplies to Berea-Midpark Middle School. The purple and orange backpacks emblazoned with the Titan’s logo were loaded with every school supply an incoming 5th grader would need to get through the school year.
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 recently donated 100 cusom-made backpacks stuffed with a full year’s worth of school supplies to Berea-Midpark Middle School. The purple and orange backpacks emblazoned with the Titan’s logo were loaded with every school supply an incoming 5th grader would need to get through the school year.
In all, more than $6,500 in supplies were donated to the school on behalf of the Elks. The funds were made poossible by a super-sized Beacon Grant from the Elks National Foundation (ENF).
Elks members stuffed every backpack and then hand delivered them to the school. This is the second year the lodge has run this program that benefits nearly 1 of every 3 5th grade students entering the year.
Ohio Elks Bring Music To Veteran's Ears, Smiles to Their Faces
The Ohio Elks treated our Veterans at the Ohio Veterans Home (OVH) Secrist Hall with a wide variety of music and songs provided by talented Barefoot Jake McCoy.
The Ohio Elks treated our Veterans at the Ohio Veterans Home (OVH) Secrist Hall with a wide variety of music and songs provided by talented Barefoot Jake McCoy.
We first met Jake at Newark Lodge a few years ago. Restrictions due to Covid we had to wait 3 long years before approval was granted to have entertainment into our Veteran facility. The entire 1 ½ hours was sing along, hand clapping, toe stomping, laughing time.
Ice cream floats were served to all.
August 4th was also the 232nd birthday of the United States Coast Guard. Two residents in house served our country. Unfortunately they were not able to join us to celebrate. Coast Guard caps and Elk best wishes were delivered to them by Tracy Activity Director.
Salem Elks #305 Work to Protect Elks Rest at Local Cemetary
Salem Elks Lodge #305 has an "Elks Rest" in the Grandview Cemetery. Standing in front of the Elk Statue are pictured Drew Green- Trustee presenting a check to Mike Farino - Superintendent of Grandview Cemetery and Jack Gilbert - Inner Guard. If you'll notice the tree on the right in the background. It is slowly rotting away. There are several large branches that are over hanging the top of the Elk. Any of them could fall at any given time and damage the statue. Through the Salem Community Foundation, we were able to obtain a $2,500 donation from our charity donations to have the tree removed.
Chillicothe Elks #52 Award Scholarships To Local Students
Chillicothe Elks Lodge #52 was proud to present the 2022 scholarship award winners on Monday July 25th. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship. Members and guests joined in celebrating these students with a reception at the lodge. The scholarship committee held several fundraisers throughout the year and we thank them for all their hard work!
Chillicothe Elks Lodge #52 was proud to present the 2022 scholarship award winners on Monday July 25th. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship. Members and guests joined in celebrating these students with a reception at the lodge. The scholarship committee held several fundraisers throughout the year and we thank them for all their hard work!
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners (from left to right): Rebecca Kate Coffey, Granddaughter of Jeff and Paulette Gerz; Johanna Crawford, daughter of Chris Crawford; Simon Brown, son of Aaron and Angie Brown & Gabe Corcoran, son of Doug and Teresa Corcoran.
Scholarship award winners and Elks #52 officers
Elyria Elks #465 Helps Local At Risk Children Sleep At Night
Roger Dorsey, from the Good Knights organization, accepted $2,000 from an Elk's National Foundation (ENF) Gratitude Grant, along with $530 and a total of 52 bed sheets, pillows, blankets and comforters raised by AOL (Advancement of the Lodge) members from their Christmas in July event.
Roger Dorsey, from the Good Knights organization, accepted $2,000 from an Elk's National Foundation (ENF) Gratitude Grant, along with $530 and a total of 52 bed sheets, pillows, blankets and comforters raised by AOL (Advancement of the Lodge) members from their Christmas in July event.
The Good Knights provide beds and supplies to children in Lorain County who do not have beds of their own. It is estimated that over 6,000 children in Lorain County go to sleep each night in something other than their own bed. (A parent's bed, a sibling's bed, a couch, etc)
E.R. Mike Walker (white shirt) and behind him members Dean Robinson and Bill Foglyano along with AOL members who donated a lot of time to make the event a huge success.
Roger Dorsey receiving a check from our Chairperson Bill Foglyano