Statesville Elks Lodge #1823 rolls into town for the Statesville Christmas Parade with Elroy The Elk and members on the sleigh (boat) with music playing in the background as well as members walking along the route handing out bags to all the kids with candy and Elk’s Coloring books and the works, A huge thanks to everyone that helped and a Merry Christmas to all as well as a Happy New Year!
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Statesville Elks hosted the Salisbury Veterans for the 6th time on 11/9/2017 for a Veterans celebration and Christmas dinner if Turkey and Ham with all the trimmings! Elks and helpers served homemade desserts after dinner.
Statesville Elks had 23 Veterans 5 Staff and 16 Elks and 11 helpers that all came out for a great event.
The Elks handed out Christmas bags to all Veterans stuffed with Hats, Shirts, Socks and all kinds of goodies to talk back with them! Statesville Elks would like to thank all members for time and donations to make this another great year for our Veterans!
Statesville also hosted the Traveling Gavel that same night with the Gavel group getting to help and eat along with the veterans, Statesville welcomed Kevin Black (VICE PRESIDENT WEST CENTRAL) High Point Elks. Shari Driscoll, Gary(HUTCH) Hutchins and E.R. Bob Gold from Greensboro Elks Lodge.
Kevin Black (VPWC) and E.R. Bob Gold handed off the Gavel to Statesville Elks Lodge E.R. Franky Sigmon, all had a great time in Statesville.
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On Saturday October 7th, the Calabash Lodge participated in the Sunset@Sunset festival. Lodge members were available to talk about Elkdom and our Lodge. Elroy the Elk was also there handing out Drug Awareness literature to the many youngsters who came by.
Pic: L-R Elroy (Ed Sackel) and Rich Rust with three of the many children who attended the festival.