Gallipolis Lodge #107 raised over $13,700 for ENF

Gallipolis Lodge #107 held its annual ENF fund raiser in conjunction with an Italian Night Party and Dance.  Over 260 people attended the event that included a live and silent auction.  ENF Chairperson, Rick VanGundy, and his crew, were able to rise $13,713 for the Elks National Foundation.

Findlay Elks Lodge #75 Honors Americanism Essay Winners

Findlay Lodge #75 honored six Americanism essayists with framed certificates before a lodge meeting February 8.  Winners were Olivia Bodie, Anna Durliat, Morgan Johnson, Chuck, Ben Hudok and Curtis Ware.  The top six students from Van Buren Middle School, St Michael School, and Liberty-Benton Middle School won out over 164 contestants.

Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 Host Heroes Tribute Hunt

The Gallipolis Elks hosted the 4th annual Heroes Tribute Hunt which took place on Saturday, March 24, 2018,  at the Gallipolis Elks Farm and McKeans Pheasant Farm, sponored by the Appalachian Valley Chapter of NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) and the Ohio Dept of Wildlife and the Ohio Division of Natural Resources. The hunt is a guided pheasant hunt for 24 disabled veterans using proven versatile hunting dogs from the chapter. There were also lots of activities for the guests of the veterans to make this a family-friendly fun-filled day. The Gallia County Conservation Club was on hand with the National Archery in the Schools program and the Passport to Fishing program, as well as The Gallia Shooting Aces 4-H club with a sporting clays area and the Gallia Soil and Water with their Furs and Skulls program. The AVC put on a dog demonstration to explain the training and care of versatile hunting dogs. The Heroes Tribute Hunt is intended to honor veterans for their service and sacrifice and to get them out into the outdoor sports including hunting, fishing, and shooting sports. The day ended with dinner, catered by the Emblem Club and a raffle of donated Erwin Cross Knives and other assorted items were given away.

Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 Help Improve Student Safety

Gallipolis Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Walt Brown presented a check to Gallipolis City School District Superintendent Craig Wright as part of the Elks efforts to help the school district improve student safety. “The safety of our students and staff members is our primary concern and what our local Elks Lodge does for our local school districts is nothing short of amazing,” stated Superintendent Wright. “Our Elks Lodge has made donations to our school district totaling $1,500 that is being used exclusively to improve safety throughout the district. The district was able to purchase medical kits, door security devices and other security supplies for each school building thanks to the generosity of the Elks and we just cannot thank them enough,” stated Wright. 

Ironton Elks Lodge #177 Partners with City Mission to Help Homeless

Last week the Ironton Elks Lodge 177 donated $1,500 to the Ironton City Mission to assist them in help their mission of serving our community’s needy and homeless population.  

According to Rev. Jeffery Cremeans “we operate a full time Mission to help those who are in need in our community with the motto of “The Door of Hope to the Unfortunate.” Although we are helping people all year long we are best known for the free Thanksgiving Day dinner that is given to hundreds each year and for helping with Christmas food and toys. Every year hundreds of families are given food and over 1,000 children are given toys. This is made possible by the generosity of individuals, churches, schools, and civic groups like the Elks who share our vision of helping others.”

Elks Exalted Ruler Brad Washburn added “one Elks saying is “The Elks Care! The Elks Share” Today we were able to put this into practice. We appreciate their role in helping in our community. We too always look forward to giving back to our community.”

Upper Sandusky Lodge #83 Leads Mid Atlantic Soccer Shoot Team to Frederick, MD

Mid Atlantic Soccer Shoot: At the recent Mid Atlantic Soccer Shoot hosted in Frederick Maryland the lodge was represented by shooters Gabe Randall and Sophie Lucas. With outstanding efforts they both finished first in their age groups to bring home some hardware. The State of Ohio also was awarded the high point trophy as the top scoring team with a total of 290 points, the highest score ever attained at the event! Our own Mark and Amy Ratliff represented the State of Ohio Elks Association  at the event!

Upper Sandusky Lodge #83 Donates Baby Changing Stations

Upper Sandusky Park Donation: With the recent renovations to the (8) area restrooms in the City's parks, BPOE#83 donated $2,000 to place baby changing stations in all the restrooms. City Park Manager Keith Niederkohr is pictured with Jacie Lehman and ER Stefeni Wessler. The city attached little plaques to the front of each unit thanking the Elks for their support!

Columbus - Grove City Lodge donate more than $19,000

BPOE#37 distributed over $19,000.00 to local charities.  Eighteen charities were given donations at the Lodge.  During the presentation, each charity spoke about the work they performed and how the money present would assist them in their mission.  

With our ER Randy Seymour behind #37's banner, others present include representatives from the following:

Aladdin Shrine
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Troop #136
Buckeye Heat Softball
Buddy Ball Grove City
Central Crossing Athletic Boosters
Central Crossing Band boosters
Central crossing Navy Jr. ROTC
Grove City Parks and Rec
Cub Scout Troop #136
Franklin County Vipers Baseball
Grove City Food Pantry
Grove City Band Boosters
Groveport Special Olymics
Honor Flight
Ohio Surge Baseball
St Vincent De Paul
SouthWestern City Schools PT