“ROXBORO ELKS DONATE AND DISTRUBUTE THOUSANDS OF FLAGS
AT THE 2018 ROXBORO 4TH OF JULY PARADE”
“ELROY THE ELK WINS MOST PATRIOTIC AWARD IN 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 13th 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 Wednesday. 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 after the parade while local Elk volunteers handed out drug awareness materials to the young crowd. After the parade, Elroy was presented with the most patriotic award for the 4th of July parade to thunderous applause.
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: 262
Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, Roxboro Elks #2005, Exalted Ruler
June 14,2018, was a special night at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. One of their patients, Wayne Carringer, was about to turn ninety-eight (98) years old in a few days; and members and volunteers from both the Hendersonville (#1616) and Asheville (#608) Elks Lodges were on-hand to help him celebrate. A birthday cake was presented to him and all in attendance sang ‘Happy Birthday’. Sadly, Wayne passed away a short time later on July 1st, surrounded by loved ones. He was a true American hero.
Wayne was one of our oldest surviving American soldiers who endured the Bataan Death March during World War II. He was a POW for nearly 3 and a half years. Starvation, beatings, torture, solitary confinement, humiliation, illness without medical treatment, and slave labor in a Japanese coal mine resulted in Wayne receiving the name ‘Ghost Soldier’. The Federal Government had declared that Wayne was missing in action and presumed dead.
Wayne Carringer with Asheville Elks Lodge #608 members Charlie Campbell , PDDGER ( left) and Skip Henderson, Exalted Ruler (right)
Wayne Carringer
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“ROXBORO ELKS RECOGNIZE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS”
By: Kyle Puryear
The Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005 held an award ceremony on Wednesday, April 18th to recognize its local winners of the 2017-18 Americanism Essay Contest. This year’s theme was “Why Veterans are our Heroes?” and over 100 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, Caleb Cline had the third place entry. Carver Pleasant was awarded second place, and Troy Gryder took first place honors. In Division II, Kalyn Cole had the third place essay. Athena Dontas took second-place honors, and Gavin Yarbrough had the first-place entry. 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.
Keywords: “Elks” – “Americanism” – “Contest”
Word Count: 230
Point of Contact: Kyle Puryear, Roxboro Elks #2005, Past Exalted Ruler
Kpuryear@bbandt.com (336- 592-1721)
Photo of Event is as follows:
Past Exalted Ruler Kyle Puryear with the winners of the Americanism Essay contest winners: Caleb Cline, Carver Pleasant, Troy Gryder, Kalyn Cole, Athena Dontas, and Gavin Yarbrough.
Biography of
Ronald V. Delzer
North Carolina Elks State President
2018-2019
Ron was born in Columbus, Nebraska on January 31, 1952, son of Elden and Phyllis Delzer. The family moved to New Mexico in January 1962. Ron graduated from Mayfield High School in 1970. Attended New Mexico State University and after one semester joined the US Marines Corp. After attending communication school was assigned to Embassy Duty in Sofia, Bulgaria in 1972 and spent 11 days in Paris on special assignment for the signing of the Viet Nam Peace treaty Then was sent to Madrid, Spain from 1973 to 1975. After getting married and being Honorably Discharge in 1975. Returned to New Mexico State University for two years studying Electrical Engineering and transferred to Arizona State University in 1977. Where he joined the United States Marine Corps, Officer Candidate program 1977-1979. Completed Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA summer of 1977. Graduated with BS degree in Electrical Engineering and decided to leave the Officer’s program with a 2nd Honorable Discharge and pursued a Communication Engineering job with Continental Telephone Co. in Phoenix. Both children, Tricia and Ronnie were born in Phoenix Moved to Raleigh in November 1980 and took a job with Northern Telecom as a System Applications Engineer. Moved into Management in 1984 as Software Marketing Manager, then given the opportunity to be Manager of Software Operations and New Product Introduction. Left the Corporate world in 1991 and moved to Emerald Isle to spend more time with his family. Coached Babe Ruth Baseball and Soccer for 9 years. Refereed soccer for that same time. Divorced in 1996 and continued living on the coast.
In 2000 was invited to have a drink at the Morehead City/Beaufort Elks Lodge #1710 by the Leading Knight. After waiting for 3 months to become a member was asked to fill the Lecturing Knight position and went through the chairs and in 2004 was installed as Exalted Ruler for the first time. Was asked to stay in that Chair for another year as the Lodge moved to their current location in a new building. Received the Outstanding Service Commendation 2002-2003, Officer of the Year 2004-2005 as Exalted Ruler, Officer of the Year 2009-2010 as Lodge Trustee. Served as Exalted Ruler for 4 terms. Moved up into the State organization as Chairman of the Elks National Foundation in 2008 and still serving in that position. In 2009 was elected as Director in the Charitable Trust for 2 four year terms. Was installed as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler in 2009. Became the President of the PER Association in 2014 and President Elect of the North Carolina State Elks Association in 2017.
Has attended the past 14 Grand Lodge Conventions and 12 Leadership training seminars in Greensboro. Member of the Elks National Foundation (ENF) Fellowship since 2001and achieved $5,000.00 contribution award from ENF 2005-2006; and the $10,000 Silver level in 2011;
Currently the President & General Contractor for Delzer Construction Company, Inc. since 1996. Building Custom Homes on Emerald Isle. Met Lisa in 2008 and married her in 2011 in Key West. Is an avid Harley Davidson owner and motor cycle rider. Looking forward to retiring and living an easier life.
“ROXBORO ELKS HOLDS 52ST ANNUAL SENIOR LADIES NIGHT”
By: Derrick Sims
On Friday, May 11th, the Roxboro Elks held its 52st Annual Senior Ladies Night. About 60 widows 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 $10.00 cash in it. Later in the evening, tickets were drawn for more cash prizes and the potted geraniums decorating the table. Member 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.
Keywords: “Elks” – “Community” – “Activity”
Word Count: 206
Point of Contact: Derrick Sims, Roxboro Elks #2005, Exalted Ruler
This year’s Camp Carefree Gala fundraiser will be on March 3 at the Greensboro Lodge. Tickets are $20 and include BBQ dinner, a DJ, and plenty of fun!
We are very excited to have a western theme this year. I have attached a flyer that can be posted in your Lodge. We hope to see many NC Lodges attend this year.
To help raise money for Camp Carefree, we have come up with a great fundraiser. For a $25 donation, we will make a “Wanted” poster of anyone in your Lodge. The posters will be hung up at the event for everyone to enjoy, and you can take them with you at the end of the evening. Not able to attend? We will also email you a copy that you can print and hang in your Lodge. I have attached a couple of samples. Just email me a picture, the outlaw’s nickname, and “wanted for” charges. Be creative and have fun!!! Donation checks can be mailed to the High Point Lodge or give us a call and we can take credit card information over the phone. We hope to have participation from all of the Lodges.
Pictures need to be sent to the High Point Lodge hpelks1155@triad.rr.com by February 28 so we have time to get them printed. Please feel free to call me with any questions.
Thank you for helping us support Camp Carefree and I look forward to seeing you at the Gala!
Shari Driscoll
High Point Elks Lodge #1155
700 Old Mill Road
High Point, NC 27265
336.869.7313
www.hpelks.com