Roxboro Elks use Graditude Grant Toward Bookmobile

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“ROXBORO ELKS USE GRADITUDE GRANT TOWARDS LOCAL BOOKMOBILE”

By: Derricks Sims

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 donated $2,500 from a gratitude grant towards a new book mobile in Person County. The goal of the bookmobile project is to provide citizens with an up to date mobile unit with state-of-the-art technology providing more access to rural areas in the county. A new Bookmobile would provide space for additional books allowing visitors the opportunity to select their own books and materials, be WI-FI enabled for access to resources for digital literacy and workforce development. The Bookmobile  program would initially have 34 monthly stops and serves approximately 500 citizens of all ages providing story times and adult programming; and promoting the Library’s programs, resources and services. The stops include daycares, after school programs, assisted living facilities, and homebound individuals. A new Bookmobile will continue to reach this audience and will expand both services and audiences reaching a broader scope with plans for 10 additional stops in rural locations with a goal to increase usage to 750-800 visitors monthly.

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 would like to thank the staff of the Person County Library for their continued dedication to improve the outreach of the library and looks forward to continuing to work towards making our community a better place.

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Sanford Elks #1679 Celebrates 75 Years of Community Commitment

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Sanford Elks #1679 Celebrates 75 Years of Community Commitment
ALL YEAR LONG

The year was 1945

  • President Roosevelt died on April 12th.
  • Harry Truman became the next President of the United States
  • World War II in Europe officially ended.
  • President Truman orders the use of the new Nuclear Bombs on Hiroshima.
  • Average Cost of new house $4.600.00
    Average wages per year $2,400.00
    Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents
    Average Cost for house rent $60.00 per month
    Girls Dolls House $3.19
    Average Cost New Car $1,020.00
  • A group of 20 men meet at the Masonic Lodge in Sanford NC to organized what will become the 1,679th lodge in the United States

Today we approach a new year of 2020 and our opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Sanford Elks Lodge # 1679.

Throughout the year we will provide summary and bullet points of our history.

In short, this will be year to beat all years!

Mike McGraw
75th Anniversary Chairman

 

Roxboro Elks Promote Youth Activities

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“ROXBORO ELKS USE BEACON GRANT TO PROMOTE YOUTH ACTIVITIES”

By: Derrick Sims

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 is partnering with the Person County Parks and Recreation Department to establish a series of youth programs for youth in county in 2020. The Lodge presented Jon Hill, the Director of Parks and Recreation for county, with a check for $2,000 from a beacon grant that the lodge received.  This project in general give kids another recreational perspective from athletics or arts programming and can lead to an appreciation and respect for the natural world. It also opens interest for other outdoor recreational activities. It also exposes youth to nature which is a good thing in this time when youth are spending more and more time indoors than in the past. This allows youth to learn about this specific ecosystem by being exposed to outdoor activities.

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 would like to thank the Person County Parks and Recreation Department and look forward to continuing future partnerships in an effort to make our community a better place. The upcoming program dates will be made available in the early spring.

Keywords: “Elks” – “Youth” – “Activity”

Word Count: 213

Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, Roxboro Elks #2005, Exalted Ruler

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Roxboro Elks Honored by BOE

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“ROXBORO ELKS HONORED BY THE PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION”

 

By: Derrick Sims

The Roxboro Elks Lodge was honored during a ceremony on September 12, 2019 by the Person County Board of Education. Lodge members were presented with the distinguished “Pride in Person” Award for their service project that assisted teachers in need of school supplies. The Roxboro Lodge raised money through a year-long fundraiser that started in August of 2018. The Lodge was able to assist nearly 75 teachers from every school in Person County with a $50.00 Visa gift card to go towards school supplies. The Roxboro Elks thank the Board of Education for the recognition and look forward to continue this project for next year.

Keywords: “Elks” – “Care” – “Youth Services”

Word Count: 159

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ct: Derrick Sims, ER, Roxboro Elks #2005

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Roxboro Elks Distribute Red Ribbons

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“ROXBORO ELKS DISTRIBUTE THOUSAND OF DRUG AWARENESS RED RIBBONS TO STUDENTS”

By: Derrick Sims

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 partnered with the Person County Schools to promote Red Ribbon Week on October 23 -31st. Members of the Lodge visited with nine schools to promote Drug Awareness with the students. 5,000 red ribbons in total were given out to students. The Elks have been supporters of Red Ribbon Week since the beginning. The campaign was formalized by President and Mrs. Reagan who served as honorary chairpersons. Congress officially established Red Ribbon Week in 1988. Nationwide, it is celebrated annually in the last week in October. The Roxboro Elks also distribute thousands of Drug Awareness comics in the summer.

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 would like to thank the Person County Board of Education and look forward to continuing future partnerships in an effort to make our community a better place. A special thanks goes out to Bob Miller, the NC Elks Drug Awareness State Chairman for his efforts with this project.

Keywords: “Elks” – “Youth” – “Drug Awareness”

Word Count: 211

Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, Roxboro Elks #2005, Exalted Ruler

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Roxboro Elks Participate in Personality Festival

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“ROXBORO ELKS REACH OUT TO OVER 10,000 PATRONS IN DRUG AWARENESS CAMPAIGN DURING PERSONALITY FESTIVAL”

By: Derrick Sims

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 partnered with the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce for the 40th Annual Personality Festival in Person County on August 25-26th. The Personality Festival is a two-day festival that attracts 10,000-plus visitors to Roxboro every August. The Roxboro Lodge continued its Drug Awareness campaign by distributing awareness materials to the local residents and visitors that were in attendance. As always, there were many Roxboro Elks on hand that volunteered their time in an effort to make an impact in the community.

In addition to the campaign, Elroy the Elk made several appearances at the festival. Everyone had the opportunity to meet and take photos with Elroy at the Drug Awareness Trailer. Even with the record high temperatures, the overall campaign was a complete success.

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 would like to thank NC Elks State Drug Awareness Chairman Bob Miller for his guidance and support for this project. The Roxboro Elks would also like to thank the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce for allotting space to accommodate the lodge’s drug awareness campaign and look forward to continuing future partnerships in an effort to make our community a better place.

Keywords: “Elks” – “Personality” – “Drug Awareness”

Word Count: 233

 

Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, Roxboro Elks #2005, Exalted Ruler

Roxboro Elks Hold Patriotism Week

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“ROXBORO ELKS HOLD PATRIOTISM WEEK”

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 held Patriotism Week in Person County from September 9th -15th. The lodge was presented with a proclamation on behalf of the City of Roxboro and a proclamation on behalf of the Person County. The proclamations states that “The Order promotes the ideals that the citizens of this nation live in freedom, won through the great sacrifices and many tribulations which have provided the foundation for a free, prosperous and independent life. We realize that each generation must work to maintain this freedom, otherwise, through carelessness or indifference, the rights and liberties enjoyed may vanish, and it is fitting and proper to recognize this freedom and to honor the nation, which provides it.” Members of the Lodge participated in a Patriots Day Service at the Person County Veterans Park to honor victims and families of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America.

Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, Roxboro Elks #2005, Exalted Ruler

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Roxboro Lodge Promote Americanism and DAP

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“ROXBORO ELKS PROMOTE AMERICANISM AND DRUG AWARENESS AT FOURTH OF JULY PARADE”

By: Derrick Sims

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 partnered with the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce and the Person County Tourism Development Authority for the 14th Annual Roxboro 4th of July parade. The Roxboro Lodge purchased over a thousand American flags to distribute to all of the patrons that were in attendance on Monday.  Over a dozen Roxboro Elks were on hand to volunteer their time at the parade which saw record numbers in attendance.

The North Carolina Elks Drug Awareness Trailer and Elroy the Elk were also on hand at the parade. Elroy was a big hit and took many photo opportunities with the kids before the parade while local Elk volunteers handed out drug awareness materials to the young crowd.

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 would like to recognize the following non-profit groups from Person County that assisted with the parade. Roxboro Area  Chamber of Commerce, Person County Tourism Development Authority, Roxboro Development Group, Partnership for Children, Person County Senior Center, Roxboro Area Merchants Association ,  United Way, Person County Library, Person County Parks & Recreation, Piedmont Community College and Person County Museum of History.

Keywords: “Elks” – “Americanism” – “Donate” – “Drug Awareness”

Word Count: 235

Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, Roxboro Elks #2005, Exalted Ruler

Roxboro Lodge DAP Campaign

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“ROXBORO ELKS REACH OUT TO OVER 10,000 PATRONS IN DRUG AWARENESS CAMPAIGN DURING PERSONALITY FESTIVAL”

 

By: Derrick Sims

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 partnered with the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce for the 40th Annual Personality Festival in Person County on August 25-26th. The Personality Festival is a two-day festival that attracts 10,000-plus visitors to Roxboro every August. The Roxboro Lodge continued its Drug Awareness campaign by distributing awareness materials to the local residents and visitors that were in attendance. As always, there were many Roxboro Elks on hand that volunteered their time in an effort to make an impact in the community.

In addition to the campaign, Elroy the Elk made several appearances at the festival. Everyone had the opportunity to meet and take photos with Elroy at the Drug Awareness Trailer. Even with the record high temperatures, the overall campaign was a complete success.

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 would like to thank NC Elks State Drug Awareness Chairman Bob Miller for his guidance and support for this project. The Roxboro Elks would also like to thank the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce for allotting space to accommodate the lodge’s drug awareness campaign and look forward to continuing future partnerships in an effort to make our community a better place.

Keywords: “Elks” – “Personality” – “Drug Awareness”

Word Count: 233

Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, Roxboro Elks #2005, Exalted Ruler