State President Brady – Memorial Day Service

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North Carolina State Elks Association President, Frank T. Brady, participated in the Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Forest Lawn Veterans Cemetery in Hendersonville, NC, on May 31, 2021.

On behalf of Hendersonville Elks Lodge #1616, the Elks State President also placed a wreath at the Memorial, in honor of the fallen soldiers who made our way of life possible.  The American way of life was paid for on the shoulders of those who paid the ultimate price.  As long as there are Elks, the Veterans will never be forgotten. Our programs help to support homeless Veterans; V.A. hospital and State Veterans Nursing home programs; and the North Carolina State Elks Association Major Project of supplying bus vans, TVs, and many other items required by hospitalized Veterans.

The NCSEA President is proud to represent nearly 9,000 members who are made up of a high percentage of Veterans helping those who are less fortunate.

Newton Elks Build Ramp for Army Veteran

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Members of the Newton Elks Lodge #2042 Veteran Committee recently constructed a ramp to assist Willard Frazier, 21 year Army Veteran retired. Pictured (L to R) are Elks members James Morgan, Bob Belanger, Army Veteran Willard Frazier, and Elks member J.D. Heard. Also assisting with this project were Elks members Paul Lail, Sarah Lail, and Kris Kearns (not pictured). Elks Care! Elks Share!

Goldsboro Elks Gratitude Grant Helps Local Ballet

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One year ago, the Goldsboro Ballet (https://www.goldsboroballet.com) was forced to
shut down their annual production of Alice in Wonderland due to the COVID-19
Pandemic. The Goldsboro Ballet is a non-profit dance organization whose mission is to
produce quality ballet performances for the citizens of Goldsboro, North Carolina. Many
of the ballet performers are children and young adults whose dance education and
training is subsidized by the income of the performances. Not being able to perform
was devastating for the organization both emotionally and financially.

But this March, with a Gratitude grant donation from Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139, the
show went on! Socially distanced audience members were able to escape the stress of
their daily lives as they journeyed with Alice down the Rabbit hole to explore
Wonderland. Gratitude grant funds also helped record ballet performances for future
viewings by local schools and church groups.

Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 was proud to be able to help this wonderful organization
fulfill its mission and bring joy to so many people.

The pictures capture some of the wonderful Alice in Wonderland performers and costumes  – the first picture includes 4 Elks members who got to attend the dress rehearsal to meet and get pictures prior to opening night.  The Elks members include Craig Franklin, Shelby and Eric Ostendorf, and Exalted Ruler Alex Wingate – who got to perform the non-speaking and definitely NOT dancing role of Lewis Carrol.

 

Goldsboro Elks Lodge Support Goldsboro Police Explorer Post 209

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Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 was proud to donate Gratitude Grant funds to support Goldsboro Police Explorer Post 209!

Goldsboro Police Explorer 209 is a program designed for young adults, age 14 to 20 years old, to explore the law enforcement and criminal justice career field. The program promotes personal growth through character development, respect for the rule of law, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism. It also fosters a positive relationship between Goldsboro law enforcement and the community they are proud to serve.  Our lodge’s donation helped sponsor a fingerprinting exercise lab and uniform items for 4 newly promoted cadets.

If interested in finding out more about this program or to donate, please contact Captain Trey Ball at tball@goldsboronc.gov.