State Sponsor Update – North Carolina Elks

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Our State Sponsor Author (Jack) Frost has had a fall and broken his hip. He was in the hospital for a few days and now is confined to home. He went to the Doctor yesterday and will have x-rays this week. He believes that he will be at home for 2 to 3 months and unable to travel. After that he will be having a hip replacement and another two months recovery. He will not be at the Grand Lodge Convention with us and be restricted to home.

Jack will be keeping up with all his duties from home and will communicate as normal by email and phone.

Please keep our Sponsor in your thoughts and prayers.

John L. Boyd SDGER

North Wilkesboro 2019 Scholarship Winners

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The North Wilkesboro Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge # 1846 is proud to announce the 2019 scholarship winners from awards presentations held at the North Wilkesboro Lodge on Sunday May 19th.

Most Valuable Student Scholarship award from the North Carolina State Elks Association went to James Burcham of East Wilkes High School.   The Most Valuable Student award is a nationwide program administered each year by Elks National Foundation.

In addition to the national program, the North Wilkesboro Lodge awarded a local scholarship to a graduating senior at each of the County high schools.  This year’s award winners are Samantha O’Grady from the Wilkes Early College High School, Hannah Gentry from East Wilkes, Colby Roal at North Wilkes, William Walker, West Wilkes, and Miranda McNeil from Wilkes Central.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks is a charitable Fraternal Order dedicated to community service.  The North Wilkesboro Lodge, chartered is 1952, remains active in community service today sponsoring programs like Hoop Shoot, Scholarship Awards, youth baseball, Veterans programs, and other benevolent activities in the community.

More information about becoming an Elk is available at  www.Elks.org.  You may also visit the local Lodge at 803 Cherry Street in North Wilkesboro as a guest and pick up a membership application.  The Lodge is currently open Thursday and Friday evenings from 5 to 8 pm.  

ROXBORO – WILLIAM C. BULLOCK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

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“ROXBORO ELKS ANNOUNCE WILLIAM C. BULLOCK
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT”

 

By: Derrick Sims

Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 is pleased to announce that Aryana Daye has been selected to be the recipient of the William C. Bullock Memorial Scholarship Winner for 2019-2020. This is a four year scholarship where the Roxboro Lodge will pay $1,000 each year towards her tuition at UNC-CH University. Aryana graduated from Person High School and plans to major in Nursing.

The Roxboro Elks named the annual scholarship after William C. Bullock, who served as the North Carolina Elks State President in 1996-97 and the Exalted Ruler of the Roxboro Lodge for 17 years. The proceeds for the scholarship were raised from different projects that were conducted throughout the year

Keywords: “Elks” – “Scholarship”

Word Count: 152

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

ROXBORO LODGE PRESENTS CERTIFICATE OF HONOR TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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By: Derrick Sims

The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 held a ceremony to present a certificate of honor to Person County Government for properly flying the American Flag at numerous locations across the County. Receiving the award for Person County was County Manager Heidi York. The Roxboro Lodge Americanism Committee actively seeks to recognize businesses and public entities for the proper display of flying our United States Flag during the day and at night with proper illumination. The Lodge Americanism Committee uses this as a key tool to increase good effective public relations and patriotism in the community by promoting outside the Lodge relationships.

Keywords: “Elks” – “Americanism” – “Flag”

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Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, ER, Roxboro Elks #2005,

County Manager Heidi York displaying the award with the Exalted Ruler of Roxboro Lodge #2005, Derrick Sims.

 

ROXBORO LODGE PRESENTS NEW ELKS JROTC AWARD & MEDAL

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The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 held a ceremony on Friday, May 24th to recognize the winner of the new Elks JROTC award recipient Cadet Johnathan Ivey. Cadet Ivey is a senior at Person High School and was highly recommended by his Army Instructor. He holds the rank of Cadet Colonel and is the Battalion Commander for the JROTC program. He was chosen for his outstanding performance in maintaining the highest standard of leadership and Americanism. He has proven himself to be a true leader in Academic Achievement and as well as Community Service Projects. The Roxboro Elks look forward towards creating an ongoing partnership with the Person High JROTC program and are very appreciative to the Grand Lodge for creating this new award program.

Point of Contact: Kyle Puryear, PER, Roxboro Elks #2005

Cadet Jonathan Ivey displaying his award and medal with the Exalted Ruler of Roxboro Lodge #2005, Derrick Sims.

ROXBORO ELKS HOLD NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK

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Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 kicked off its annual National Youth Week from May 1st – 7th. Roxboro City Councilmen Sandy Stigall and Reggie Horton presented his signed proclamation on behalf of the City of Roxboro and County Commissioner Kyle Puryear presented a proclamation on behalf of the County. Afterwards, Councilmen Stigall and Horton gave a keynote speech to the Elks in attendance on the importance on being involved with the youth in our community.

The Roxboro Lodge has partnered with Person County Parks and Recreation this year to give kids an opportunity to participate in outdoor recreation activities. These activities give another recreational perspective from athletics or arts programming and can lead to an appreciation and respect for the natural world.

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

ROXBORO ELKS RECOGNIZE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

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The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 held an award ceremony on Tuesday, May 7th to recognize its local winners of the 2018-19 Americanism Essay Contest. This year’s theme was “What Makes You Proud of America?” and over 160 students participated in this year’s contest and the Roxboro Lodge Americanism Committee had a tough task in selecting the top essays since they all were all outstanding.  The contestants are divided into two divisions. Division I is composed of 5th – 6th graders and Division II consists of 7th – 8th graders. The three winners from each Division advanced to the District level. After District, the top three would advance to the state level against the other District winners. In Division I for East Central District, Mason Grace had the third place entry. Declan Herendeen took first place honors. In Division II for East Central District, John Stultz had the third place essay. Lauren Talley took second-place honors, and Zoe Godard had the first-place entry and also finished in Third Place for the State of North Carolina. Roxboro Lodge #2005 is exceptionally proud of all of the participants and would like to thank Beth Stultz, Lisa Lamb and April Cobb for encouraging their students to participate in the contest.

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

ROXBORO ELKS HOLDS 52nd ANNUAL SENIOR LADIES NIGHT

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On Friday, May 10th, the Roxboro Elks held its 52nd Annual Senior Ladies Night. Over 70 ladies in the community enjoyed a relaxed evening of fellowship with one another while being treated to dinner and prizes by members of the Roxboro Elks lodge. This special event has been held each year on the Friday before Mother’s Day since 1966. Many members consider this project their favorite. The dinner was held at the lodge where members where in the parking lot to greet attendees as they arrived and assisted them with parking.

 

Once inside, each woman received an envelope with $20.00 cash in it. Later in the evening, tickets were drawn for more cash prizes and the potted geraniums decorating the table. Members and other volunteers served attendees dinner and desert. The evening wound down with more mingling as everyone collected their prizes and some their carefully wrapped leftovers. The Roxboro Elks look forward to continuing with the tradition of this project for many more years to come.

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

 

Message From The State President – Spring 2019

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President’s Message – Spring 2019

I am honored to serve as President of the NC State Elks Association for the upcoming year!  I would like to thank all of you for your support.  Phil and I are looking forward to our travel around the great state of North Carolina this year.  Please let us know if you are planning a special event at your Lodge and we will do our best to attend.  I would like to thank Ron & Lisa Delzer for setting such a great example for us.  Their dedication and participation in events throughout the past year has been remarkable.

This year our State Association is 80 years old!  The first President was PC Smith – from the High Point Lodge!  So now High Point has the honor of having the first female President as well.  Way to go High Point!!

My message for the upcoming year is “Together We Can”.  I want to focus on Lodges working together.  I have always been a strong supporter of visiting other Lodges and “stealing” ideas.  I think it’s very important that we support each other’s events and learn from each other.

One example is the Camp Carefree Gala.  While this event takes place at the Greensboro Lodge, there are members from several Lodges on the committee.  Without the collaboration of these Lodges, the Gala could not be as successful as it is.

I am challenging every Lodge to partner up for some type of event.  I am also challenging every district to work together to help out your smaller or struggling Lodges.

There are so many opportunities for us to work together.  There are golf tournaments, bike rides, fundraisers, veterans’ services, Hoop Shoots, National Youth Week, membership drives, initiations – the list is endless.  Let’s pool our resources to make a bigger impact in our communities and work together to grow our North Carolina Lodges and membership.

Fraternally,

Shari Driscoll, NCSEA President