Veterans Legislative Day

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On Wednesday, May 11th, 2016, a group of NC Elks Attended the NC State Veteran’s Council “Veterans Legislative Day” at the NC Legislative Building at 16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, N.C.

NCSEAI State Chairman of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission Lee Littiken along with Paul Hampton, NCSEAI State Chairman of Government Relations Teddy Acton, his wife Vickie and

East District Chairman Jack Strickland set up their NC Elks Booth with a beautiful display board of NC Elks Lodge Activities across the State of North Carolina.  There were handouts for visitors of our ENVSC Flyers, along with lapel pins to “Support the Veterans”.  Refreshments of baked cookies and bottle water were given out to visitors during the day.

Our delegation met with Speaker of the House Tim Moore in the House Chambers at 10:00 AM that morning.  Lee Littiken and other members of the council met with Senator Pate at 8:30 AM that same morning to review our 2016 Legislative Goals.  North Carolina is 8th in the nation with a veteran population of 775,020.  This annual Veterans Legislative Day is done to help our House of Representatives and Senators become aware of our veterans needs, providing assistance to them in passing such House & Senate Bills introduced.

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Group picture:  Vickie Acton, Teddy Acton, Jack Strickland, Lee Littiken, Paul Hampton

Vet Day at the Lodge

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Calabash NC Lodge – On  April 21, 2016, the Veterans’ Affairs Committee  hosted their 9th annual “Vet Day at the Lodge,” – a day of activities which included, a fishing trip to the Sunset Beach pier, lunch, and a very special game of BINGO.  The annual event is designed to recognize our senior veterans for their service and make their days “Just a Little Bit Brighter.”

The committee invited veterans from Summit Place Assisted Living in Little River, SC,  the Shallotte Assisted Living facility in Shallotte, NC, and  the North Carolina State Veterans Retirement Home in Fayetteville, NC.

Twenty (20) World War II and Korean Conflict-era veterans, some wheelchair-bound, traveled from their respective assisted living facilities to the lodge in Calabash, NC.  From there, the veterans were all transported to the fishing pier in nearby Sunset beach, NC for a few hours of fishing and camaraderie where the members of the Elks’ committee supplied fishing poles, bait, and assistance to those who were hoping to catch the “Big One!”  The group caught a total of 8 fish that day!  The entire group reconvened back at the lodge dining room for lunch cooked and served by committee members, followed by a very special game of BINGO, where — the BINGO numbers are called until “Everyone” has had the opportunity to yell “BINGO,” and garner a prize.

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2016 Hoop Shoot Finals

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North Carolina made an excellent showing at the National Hoop Shoot Finals in Chicago. The following are the results for our participates:

Girls 8-9  Aniston Chapman  18/25 tied for 6th
Girls 10-11 Alexis Wolgemuth   18/25 tied for 7th
Girls 12-13  Brianna Lewis  25/25  tied for first 14/15 in shoot off finished runner up.

Boys 10-11  Grant Malloy 20/25 tied for 5th

The North Carolina Elks are very proud of all of these youth for their performances in the Hoop Shoot Finals. To Brianna Lewis we wish you well in your endeavors. To the other three youth hopefully we will see you again next year.

NC Hoop Shoot Director
Mark Alderman

To view all results, visit: http://www.elks.org/hoopshoot/liveResults.cfm

Four Advance to National Hoop Shoot Finals

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From the six youths that competed from North Carolina in the Elks Hoop Shoot Southeast Central Championship held in Frederick Maryland on March 12, 2016, four will be advancing to the Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals in Chicago Illinois on April 16, 2016.

  • 8-9 Girl Division Champion Aniston Chapman making 20/25 free throws  – representing  Hickory Lodge # 1654
  • 10-11 Girl Division Champion  Alexis Wolgemuth making 20/25 free throws – representing Hickory Lodge # 1654
  • 10-11 Boy Division Champion Grant Malloy making 31/35 free throws in shoot off- representing Charlotte Lodge #392
  • 12-13 Girl Division Champion  Brianna Lewis making 22/25 free throws – representing North Wilkesboro Lodge #1846.

Each one of these youth will be competing against eleven other youth in their age group. One boy and one girl from each division will win a national title at the National Finals, and have their names inscribed in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Two National Champions will receive the Getty Powell Award for the most baskets made during the National Finals. Mark Alderman NC Elks Hoop Shoot Director encourages all Elks, family, and friends to visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot and click on send contestant greeting, and send any youth a good luck message.

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Fund Raising for New GER

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Fund raising pins for the new GER Michael Zellen are available by sending your check of $100 to Richard Palanzo SDGER 27 Middle River Rd. Danbury, CT 06811-4313. Two pins from the same household would be $150. These pins will give you an invitation to the new GER’s cocktail party. At this party all of the GL dignitaries attend. Be sure to add a note that you are from North Carolina. For further information you can contact Bob Janovic at 910-755-5898.

Note: Checks should be made out to “MA-Eager Fund”.

NC State Hoop Shoot – 2016

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Twenty-three boys and girls from all across the state participated in the 2015 -2016  North Carolina State Hoop Shoot Contest held in Greensboro on February 13, 2016. Though only six Champions will advance to the Regional Contest to be held on March 12,2016, all the kids were winners.

These are our State Champions:

  • 8-9 Boy  Owen Cannon  24/25 shots representing Hickory Lodge
  • 8-9 Girl  Aniston Chapman  20/25 shots  representing Hickory Lodge
  • 10-11 Boy  Grant Malloy  24/25 shots representing Charlotte Lodge
  • 10-11 Girl  Alexis Wolgemuth 22/25 shots  representing Hickory Lodge
  • 12-13 Boy  Breon Pass 25/25 shots  representing  Reidsville Lodge
  • 12-13 Girl  Brianna Lewis  21/25 shots  representing North Wilkesboro Lodge

North Carolina Hoop Shoot State Director Mark Alderman says we have some great shooters advancing to the Regional Contest, and wants to thank the Greensboro Elks Lodge for hosting the contest again this year, and also a big thank you to all Elks that volunteered and the ones that come to the contest. Also a big thank you to Mark the Caterer and his staff, for preparing the meal for everyone.

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Wilmington Lodge #532 Deliver Food Baskets to 135 Needy Families

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On December 19, 2015 35 Elks help organize and deliver Christmas Food Baskets to 135 needy families in the Wilmington, NC area.  Each basket included items such as bread, milks, eggs, stuffing, ham, etc. to make the families Christmas celebration a little brighter.  Pictured, left to right, are Nancy Blanton (Loyal Knight), Kelly Webb (X-mas basket committee member), Billy Hood (PER/X-mas Basket Chairman), Bryan Benoit (Exalted Ruler) with his two sons and Steve Tyler (Leading Knight).

 

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