Ohio Elks Northwest District Hoop Shoot Results!
The Ohio Elks Northwest District Hoop Shoot competition was held on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at The Ohio State University-Lima/Rhodes State College campus, Cook Hall.
The winners are:
8-9 Girls
Maggie Schoenlein – Mercer Co #2170 16/25
10-11 Girls
Kynlee Geary – Van Wert #1197 16/25
12-13 Girls
Brylee Geary – Lima #54 21/25
8-9 Boys
Jack Clark – Findlay #75 24/25
10-11 Boys
Easton Borders – Findlay #75 17/25
12-13 Boys
Keaton Elwer – Lima #54 22/25
The winners will compete in the State Hoop Shoot competition which will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Newark, Ohio.
Georgetown Veteran Home Barbershop Gets Remodeled
Remodeled Barbershop at Georgetown Veteran Home
Our Elk Representative Richard Courts and Deputy Gerald Wilkins seen the need of a face lift to the barber shop for our Veterans.
Plans started last July to make that happen. With the help of Hannah Harper Volunteer Coordinator refurbishing began. Progress was slow going, the end results are awesome.
The updated Barber shop is fun and inviting and the Veterans appreciate it.
Lima Elks #54 Honor New Eagle Scouts
Lima Elks Lodge #54 recognized new Eagle Scouts Benjamin Barnes, Griffin Beckett, Nolan Horstman, Hayden Inkrott, Brian Jordan III, Will Kuhlman, Grant Leopold, Oliver Nartker, Andrew Raye, Andon Ruhe, Carson Sealts, Jack Verhoff and Jonathon Wank of Ottawa Boy Scout Troop #224 during their Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
The award consisted of the American Flag and the Eagle Scout Certificate framed for hanging along with the Grand Exalted Ruler’s Congratulatory Letter, Certificate of Merit and Elks/Scouting pin.
Congratulations to these young men on their accomplishments.
Ohio Elks Leadership Kollege Online Registration Now Open
Elks Leadership Kollege
Are you a new lodge officer?
Are you leading a lodge committee?
Are you a long-time lodge leader?
Do you just need help?!
We are here for you!
The Elks Leadership Kollege is a valuable training session being offered to lodge officers and members February 25, 2023. Qualified trainers will be conducting sessions packed full of valuable information that will guide you through a successful lodge year. Please take advantage of this opportunity to have you and your officers learn what they need to know and implement in order to have a successful year!
This year’s Kollege will be held at the Newark Elks Lodge #391.
Ohio Elks Northwest District Supports Local Veterans
In remembering our Veterans Northwest Lodges have busy with donations and events honoring our Heroes.
Pictured are Officers of Upper Sandusky #83 surrounded with filled Elk bags ready to be delivered to OVH.Offering their support was the American Legion and Eagles in Carey Ohio.
Wives of the Ohio Elks State Officers made Fleece blanket throws
At our recent District meeting State Officers Visitation in Findlay #75, Defiance #147, Toledo #53, Lima#54, Donated a large variety of needs. Hand knit hats. Puzzles, CD’s, Art & Crafts supplies, personal hygiene, new clothes, Christmas lights snacks etc.
On October 21st Fremont #169 Hosted a dinner for our Veteran members and guests. A home cooked meal was served to all to enjoy. PSP Dan Beaston was guest speaker reflecting on how our Veteran are so very special to us you for serving our country but for also being member of our Elks Lodge, as we say Best People on Earth.
Special recognition, Honorary Life Member was given to member Ned Robinett 99 years old a 62 year old member.
Each Veteran was presented with a personalized certificate from Grand thanking them for their service to our country. Hand made cards created by pre school- 5th grade were also given out.
Berea Elks #1815 Hosts Charity Dart Tournement For Police Memorial Fund
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 hosted a Doubles Dart Tournament to benefit the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society (GCPOMS) a non-profit charity, whose mission is to honor peace officers who have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of service to their communities and the nation, especially those from the Greater Cleveland area, including Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, and northern Summit Counties.
Eighteen teams from law enforcement, and Elks members from Berea Lodge #1815, Willoughby-Cleveland Lodge #18; and Lakewood Lodge #1350, competed for top awards, raising over $2,000 for the fund.
Refreshments were donated by Teamz Restaurant & Bar and Café Ah Roma. The Cleveland Darter Club donated the use of the boards and Anglo-American Darts and Discs donated flights to attendees.
Special thanks go to Willoughby-Cleveland Lodge #18 who donated $200 directly to GCPOMS and to members from Berea Lodge #1815 and Lakewood Lodge #1350 who donated items for the Chinese Raffle. Event winners were: 1st Place: Fuzzy Foland (Lakewood)/Duane Gibson (Berea), 2nd Place: Matthew Cavanaugh/Dave Wagner; (Cleveland Police Team 1) and 3rd Place: Kevin Navratil/Scott Moran (Cleveland Police Team 2). Finally, all in attendance were reminded that January 9, 2023, was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and showed their support for those who risk their lives on a daily basis.
Van Wert Elks #1197 Donate to YWCA Women's Shelter
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 recently donated $1250 to the YWCA Women’s Shelter in Van Wert.
The monies, provided thru the Elks National Foundation in the form of a Gratitude Grant were made possible thru the generous donations to the foundation by the members of Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197. During the 2021-2022 lodge year, the goal of the foundation was that each lodge donated a minimum of $4.80 per member. Van Wert Lodge met their goal and surpassed it. Due to these donations, the lodge received the Gratitude Grant.
The Elks National Foundation is a perpetual trust fund established in 1928 by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Contributions to the Foundation are made each year by almost one million Elks and their families and friends from more than 2000 Elks Lodges across the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
Grant which was used for a charitable project or service within their jurisdiction.
With this money, Van Wert Lodge is proud to be able to help the YWCA Women’s Shelter to provide a warm bed along with a safe location for the women of Van Wert. “The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have always been known for their charitable works and this is Van Wert Lodge’s way of helping our community and those who are in need” stated Michael C. Stanley, Lodge Chairman for the Elks National Foundation.
Pictured, left to right, accepting the check are Michael C. Stanley, Lodge Elks National Foundation Chairman and Katelin Watkins, YWCA Case Aid for Survivor Service.
Berea Elks #1815 Help Fight Youth Hunger
Members and familes of Berea Elks Lodge #1815 volunteered at the Cleveland Food Bank assembling “backpacks” of food to be distributed to kids across NE Ohio struggling to get the nutrition they need on a daily basis in a safe and confidential way through after school programs and libraries.
More than 2,100 backpacks were assembled during the event. Nearly 1 in 6 people in our community are food insecure, meaning they don’t know where their next meal will come from. This program helps to fill gaps for families where needed.
Pictured above are members and families of Berea Elks Lodge #1815
Van Wert Elks #1197 Donate to Haven of Hope Shelter
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 recently donated $1,250 to The Haven of Hope Shelter in Van Wert.
The monies, provided by the Elks National Foundation in the form of a Gratitude Grant were made possible through the generous donations to the foundation by the members of Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197.
During the 2020-2021 lodge year, the goal of the foundation was that each lodge donated a minimum of $4.80 per member. Van Wert Lodge met their goal and surpassed it. Due to these donations, the lodge received the Gratitude Grant.
The Elks National Foundation is a perpetual trust fund established in 1928 by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Contributions to the Foundation are made each year by almost one million Elks and their families and friends from more than 2,000 Elks Lodges across the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
Grant which was used for a charitable project or service within their jurisdiction.
With this money, Van Wert Lodge is proud to be able to help The Haven of Hope Shelter to provide a warm bed along with an evening meal to the homeless men of Van Wert. “The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have always been known for their charitable works and this is Van Wert Lodge’s way of helping our community and those who are in need” stated Michael C. Stanley, Lodge Chairman for the Elks National Foundation.
Pictured, left to right, accepting the check are Jim Nelson, Haven of Hope Treasurer, Keith A. Collins, Van Wert Lodge Past Exalted Ruler and Jamie Ramos, Executive Director, Haven of Hope.
Online Registration For 2023 Spring Convention Now Open!
The Ohio Elks Association is excited to open online registration for the 124th Spring Convention of the OEA to be held at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin, OH April 28-30, 2023. Registration can be made online at the OEA website, or via mail/check. Both online and mail-in regsitration forms can be found here: https://ohioelks.com/spring-convention
The Ohio Elks Spring Convention is open to all Elks in good standing, along with their families.
Members attending convention can also reserve a room at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin at a special rate negotiated of $116/night (not including taxes, fees, and incidentals) by the OEA. Click the link below to reserve a hotel room.
Southeast District Ohio Elks Donate To Local Veterans
Generous donations from Lodges and organizations made it possible to provide winter clothing and hygiene products to Veterans residing in our district. Seventy five veterans residing in nine assisted living facilities covering 5 counties received clothing items consisting of hooded sweatshirts, tee shirts, socks, gloves, scarves, and hats. Hygiene products were razors, tooth paste, deodorant, shampoo, body wash, and shaving cream.
In other news the week before Christmas a box lunch was delivered to the homes consisting of a sub sandwich, chips, cookies and beverages.
Berea Elks #1815 Host Alia Bailey Memorial Holiday Toy Drive
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 recently hosted family and friends of the Alia Bailey Holiday Memorial Toy Drive at the lodge. Alia lost her life in a tragic car acident in 2017 as a student of Grindstone Elementary in Berea.
Since then, the family has gathered toys in Alia’s name and have donated them to local children’s hospitals during the Holidays. This year several hundred gifts were donated by members of the community and then wrapped at the lodge.
So many gifts were given that the family had to rent a trailer to haul them to Metro Hospital. Many thanks to the family, firends of the family and to lodge members for the generosity and support this year!
Cuyahoga Falls-Akron-Barberton Elks #1923 Deliver Holiday Meals In Community
Cuyahoga Falls-Akron-Barberton Elks Lodge #1923 delivered 110 meals for Christmas to our neighbors who could use a little extra holiday cheer. This building is comprised of various different income levels, plus some folks with challenges medically that prevent them from leaving their building.
Cuyahoga Falls-Akron-Barberton Elks Lodge #1923 delivered 110 meals for Christmas to our neighbors who could use a little extra holiday cheer. This building is comprised of various different income levels, plus some folks with challenges medically that prevent them from leaving their building.
It’s a tradition that we’ve done for many years on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter for this group of folks. But now we are going on year 3 where this work is funded by our Beacon Grant awarded to the lodge by the Elks National Foundation (ENF).
Van Wert Elks #1197 Honor Deceased Elks Veterans With Wreaths
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 recently made a donation of $150 to the Wreaths across America program. The monies purchased 10 wreaths.
Pictured is Lodge Member Louis A. Crow placing a wreath upon the grave a deceased lodge member Merle F. Brady.
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission of Wreaths Across America it to Remember, Honor and Teach, which is carried out by coordinating wreath laying in ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery as well as more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.
This year National Wreaths across America Day was held on December 17 and Boy Scout Troop 32 from Middle Point, OH participated in the laying of wreaths at the Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.
This year Van Wert Lodge randomly picked the names of ten deceased Elk members who were veterans and placed their ten wreaths upon their graves.
an Wert Elks Lodge is proud to be able to remember our deceased veterans during this holiday season.
Salem Elks #305 Supports Local Food Pantry With $2,500 Donation
Salem Elks Lodge #305 presented a check for $2,500 to Don Yeasted, Director of the Salem Community Pantry. This was a Gratitude Grant available through the Elks National Foundation (ENF) of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
We received a very compelling letter of need from the director letting us know the dire need of assistance at the pantry. Don informed us, they are partnered with the Second Harvest Food Bank which supplies them with their much needed canned food.
Second Harvest Food Bank services 168 pantries in the 4 county area (Mahoning Valley) and is a vital source for the Salem Pantry's needs. They were informed by the Mahoning Valley chapter that the normal food supply inventory was getting low. Usually Salem could receive a 30-day supply, they were now limiting it to a 5-day supply. This put the Salem Pantry at a 7-10 inventory of stock in canned goods.
The local churches and organizations have stepped up, upon hearing of the Pantry's needs which is a temporary fix. The board was informed it may have to resort to purchasing food and limit the amount of visits permitted by the public.
The Salem Elks Lodge certainly hopes that this small gesture will help assist the Salem Community Pantry in it's mission to provide nutritious food to the residents of the Salem area.
Lima Elks #54 Hold Elks Hoop Shoot Contest, Announce Local Winners
Lima Elks Lodge #54 held their local Hoop Shoot competition Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Lima Community Church Axis Center. Congratulations go out to our winners.
The local winners were:
8-9 Girls
Olivia Coil – Delphos St Johns
10-11 Girls
Kiara Smith – Shawnee Maplewood
12-13 Girls
Brylee Geary – Delphos Jefferson
8-9 Boys
Deontae Cowens Jr – St Gerards
10-11 Boys
Rylan Smith – Wapakoneta
12-13 Boys
Keaton Elwer – Delphos St Johns
These winners will represent our Lodge at the District Competition on January 15, 2023 at The Ohio State University-Lima/Rhodes State College campus – Cook Hall.
Van Wert Elks #1197 Host Christmas Party For Kids
Van Wert Elks Lodge #1197 held their annual Christmas Party for the children and grandchildren of Elk members on Saturday, December 10. The kids were kept well entertained and lunch was provided to all in attendance and the kids were able to enjoy homemade cookies, courtesy of some very special lodge elves. Santa arrived after lunch and was able to visit with the children and take their special requests for gifts.
Elyria Elks #465 Donates to Local Police Department
Elyria Elks Lodge #465 donated $6,861 to the Elyria Police Department at one of their functions. The money was raised through member donations and fundraisers held throughout the year.
The police department will use the funds to outfit the interior of a new crime processing trailer and for some new forensic equipment.
Pictured from left to right are Elyria Police Chief William Pelko, Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield and Exalted Ruler Mike Walker.
Mt. Vernon Elks #140 Donates $8,500 To Local Organizations
Mount Vernon Elks Lodge #140 donated a total of $8,500 to three local organizations from various grants that were awarded to the lodge from the Elks National Foundation (ENF).
Knox County Emergency Management Agency was presented a $2500 check for the Rescue Task Force to purchase the tools needed to breach doors in a lockdown situation. Kyle Johnson, RTF Instructor accepted for Knox County Emergency Management.
Pictured: Laura Webster, Exalted Ruler; Steve Dick, Leading Knight; Sandy Dick, Loyal Knight; Jessica Butler, Lecturing Knight; Joan Fithian, Secretary; Tami Acker, Treasurer; Keith Acker, Tiler; Dave Priest. Trustee; Todd Lishness, Trustee; Photographer: Mike Fithian, Chaplin
The Winter Sanctuary Homeless Shelter was presented with a $3,000 check to help continue their mission in meeting the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Julie Miller, Executive Director accepted the donation.
Pictured: Laura Webster, Exalted Ruler; Steve Dick, Leading Knight; Sandy Dick, Loyal Knight; Jessica Butler, Lecturing Knight; Joan Fithian, Secretary; Tami Acker, Treasurer; Keith Acker, Tiler; Dave Priest. Trustee; Todd Lishness, Trustee; Photographer: Mike Fithian, Chaplin
New Directions was presented with a $3,000 check to help continue with the many resources they offer for domestic violence, sexual assault, and preventative education. Lori Jones-Perkins, Executive Director accepted the donation.
Pictured: Laura Webster, Exalted Ruler; Steve Dick, Leading Knight; Sandy Dick, Loyal Knight; Jessica Butler, Lecturing Knight; Joan Fithian, Secretary; Tami Acker, Treasurer; Keith Acker, Tiler; Dave Priest. Trustee; Todd Lishness, Trustee; Photographer: Mike Fithian, Chaplin
Berea Elks #1815 Host Winterfest Family Holiday Event
Berea Elks Lodge #1815 recently hosted their annual Winterfest Family Festival at the lodge. The event was free and open to the public with arts and crafts, fun games, prizes, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.
The event drew kids and families from the surrounding area and was a great time for everyone.
