Tom Wojnar
Melbourne, Fla. Lodge No. 1744
Take heed of Tom Wojnar's warning: Time is running out to submit ENF donations for 2009-10!

Roni Griffith
Apache Junction, Ariz., Lodge No. 2349
Roni Griffith encourages members to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by supporting the Foundation!

Cullen Downing
Claremont, N. H. Lodge No. 879
An ENF Chairperson leaves a legacy through the John F. Malley Society!

LaDonna LaCroix
Worland, Wyo. Lodge No. 1908
LaDonna LaCroix has organized two creative ENF fundraisers in her two years as ENF Chairperson. Read on to learn about her success!

Conn Nave
Elizabethton, Tenn. Lodge No. 1847
When Conn Nave joined the Elks in 1972, he was looking for a place to relax and socialize. More than 35 years later, he is still "hanging out" at the Lodge, and fundraising for the ENF!

Tom Nesvig
Owatonna, Minn., Lodge No. 1395
Tom Nesvig is a man with a plan. He tells us, in his own words, how he's made the ENF a priority in his Lodge.

Mark Thomas
Denver, Colo., Lodge No. 17
Mark Thomas, an Elk for 12 years, followed the lead of some strong examples.

David Blankenship
West Virginia State ENF Chair
When David Blankenship sets a goal, he doesn’t take it lightly. That’s why in the state of West Virginia last year, every single Lodge met the GER’s per-capita goal.

Bruce Royal
Athol-Orange, Mass., Lodge No. 1837
Bruce Royal joined the Elks in 1990 and started giving to the ENF right away.

Carolyn Shupe
Santa Barbara, Calif., Lodge No. 613
About two years ago, Carolyn Shupe decided to join her local Elks Lodge and with her experience as a teacher, was immediately assigned to maintain the Lodge’s bulletin boards. When the Leading Knight at her Lodge asked her to take on the ENF Chairmanship, she gladly accepted.

Don Walker
Calabash, N.C., Lodge No. 2679
ENF Chairs of larger Lodges face a challenge: how can I get more Lodge members involved with the Foundation when I don't even know all of their names? Don Walker, ENF Chairman of Calabash, N.C. Lodge No. 2679 identifies this as one of the biggest challenges of his position.

Bill Richards
Sheboygan, Wisc., Lodge No. 299
Richards became the ENF Chair of his Lodge 30 years ago, when it came to his attention that members of his Lodge didn’t know much about the Foundation.

Jerry Goodale
Sand Springs, Okla. Lodge No. 2553
We’ve all heard the phrase “practice makes perfect,” and after more than 20 years of practice, many Elks would argue that Jerry Goodale has perfected the role of ENF Chair.

Greag "Butch" Meriwether
Kingman, Ariz. No. 468
With a lofty goal of $15 per capita at the beginning of this year, Meriwether planned a number of ENF fundraisers to attain his goal.

Linda Rogers
Rio Rancho, NM Lodge No. 2500
When she accepted the position of ENF Chair at her Lodge, Linda Rogers knew that she needed to become an expert on the Foundation, and fast.

Kevin P. O'Shaughnessy
Victorville, CA
Enthusiasm goes a long way. So does a bit of friendly competition. Both of these are helping the ENF in the Lodge and District of ENF Chair Kevin O’Shaughnessy.

Jerry Oltman
Sebastian, FL. Lodge No. 2714
Lodge chairperson Jerry Oltman of Sebastian, Fla. Lodge No. 2714 took on the job with a goal: He wants his Lodge to give $5000 to the ENF this fiscal year, which results in approximately $12 per capita.

Scott Lyman
MI State Chair
Sometimes old methods work best, but sometimes fresh ideas mean big success!

Roger McQueen
Shenandoah, IA Lodge No. 1122-
Whoever came up with the saying ‘talk is cheap’ didn’t know Roger McQueen and his fundraising success.

Don Behnke
Fond du Lac, WI., Lodge No. 57
Lodge ENF Chairperson Don Behnke knows the importance of leading by example, which explains his most recent fundraising idea.

Jodie Graves
Green Cove Springs, FL, Lodge No. 1892
For her birthday party, ENF Chairperson and Exalted Ruler Jodie Graves of Green Cove Springs Lodge was thinking about the presents – but not for herself.

Janet Rasmussen
Poway, CA, Lodge No. 2543
When Janet Rasmussen first joined, she knew nothing about the Elks. Now a very busy District ENF Chairperson, Rasmussen is also the Exalted Ruler for Lodge!

James Johnson
Fort Pierce, Fla., Lodge No. 1520
As the Fort Pierce chairman for more than five years and currently leading the state for per capita, James Johnson knows a thing or two about fundraising.

Arlene 'R' Boothby
Casa Grande Valley, AZ Lodge No. 1957
When 'R' Boothby was assigned the ENF chair position, she was unsure what the job entailed or where to even start!

Charles Tynes
Marietta, Ga., Lodge No. 1657
Although it's been a while since Charles Tynes was last a student, the ENF chair of four years still relates to college hopefuls.

Dennis Jones
Worland, WY Lodge No. 1908
Still relatively new to the Order, Dennis Jones' interest in the ENF first sparked because he enjoyed making a difference. The Worland Lodge member of just two years took that motto to heart.

Alice Phillips
Palm Springs, CA, Lodge No. 1905
Alice Phillips takes on her role as ENF chair as she would with any job-exuding pride and optimism. She's a strong believer in each program, and is more than willing to go the extra mile for what she believes. "I welcome the challenges of meeting goals and increasing the per capita. I truly enjoy working with the Elks," says Phillips.

Julie Dieu
Aberdeen, WA, Lodge No. 593
Julie Dieu's work as ENF chair began last year, following a five-year term on her Lodge's Board of Trustees. "I like being involved with the charitable portion of the Elks," Dieu says. "Once I got off the board, I wanted to do my part for the Lodge and our local community."

Keith Barker
Clovis-Portales, NM, Lodge No. 1244
Eight years after his Initiation, Keith Barker first discovered the ENF. At the New Mexico State Convention, he saw an ENF presentation and decided to change the existing attitude at his Lodge.

Linda Averill
Everett, WA Lodge No. 479
As Washington state MVS chair and ENF chair for her Lodge, Linda Averill holds the scholarship program close to her heart.

Nels Christianson
Wyoming State Chair
Wyoming ENF Chair Nels Christianson joined the Elks three years ago with a genuine respect for his fellow Elks and a desire to support their charitable works. Hes been involved ever since.

Clarence Ed Carter
WA State Chair
Washington state ENF chair Clarence Ed Carter leads a very active life. In addition to his state chair duties, Ed is on the state Ritual Committee and is Secretary for his Lodge. If these responsibilities weren’t enough, he also attended the convention in Reno and took part in the “Share Your Ideas” seminar.

Gary Sharp
Albion, MI Lodge No. 1798
After joining the Elks 24 years ago, Gary Sharp wasted no time getting involved. He became an officer one month after his initiation and hasn’t stopped since. This past year, he took on the challenge of serving as his Lodge’s ENF chair.

David Sieker
Elyria, OH, Lodge No. 465
Three years ago, as his Lodge was struggling to meet the GER’s per-capita goal, Dave Sieker volunteered to take over as ENF chair. Since then, their per capita has jumped from $1.01 per member in 2002 to more than $30 per member this year.

Amy Bykkonen
Calumet, MI, Lodge No. 404
When Amy boasts about the ENF’s scholarship programs, take her word for it. It wasn’t long ago that she was struggling to afford college, so she knows firsthand the pressures many scholarship recipients face. That’s why she gladly serves as her Lodge’s ENF and Most Valuable Student scholarship chair.

Georgiana Gersley
Tempe, AZ, Lodge No. 2251
Present Georgiana with a challenge and she’ll tackle it. This no-nonsense ENF Lodge and District chair welcomes the hard work required to motivate Elks to donate.

James M. Bateman
Summerville, SC Lodge No. 2719
Every year, James Bateman can count on at least three people to set an example and donate to the Foundation early-his wife, his sister, and himself. He believes it’s important to support the Foundation annually and he challenges the officers and PERs in his Lodge to live up to this belief.

Martin Rosenthal
Islip, NY Lodge No. 2533
Autumn, wine, a festival and food were the winning ingredients cooked up by Martin for his ENF Month fundraiser.

Lance Pliml
Wisconsin State Chair
With Lance marketing the ENF as, “the engine that drives everything the Elks do,” you’d think he sold cars for a living.

Earl R. Green
Boulder City, NV, Lodge No. 1682
Prior to his retirement, Earl Green was a salesman for 25 years. “I know how important it is to truly believe in what you are trying to sell,” he explains. “I strongly believe in the ENF, and I intend to do everything I can to inform my Lodge of its importance.”

Carol Lee Carlin
McKees Rocks, PA, Lodge No. 1263
When it comes to raising money for the ENF, Carol Carlin isn’t afraid to try new things.

Maroon Nemer
Skowhegan-Madison, ME Lodge No. 2531
When the Elks of the Skowhegan-Madison Lodge see ENF Chairman Maroon Nemer marching into their lodge, they clutch their pockets and shout, “Hide your wallets he’s here.”

Richard Hart
Manila, PI Lodge No. 761
The motto of Richard Hart’s alma mater, Kings Point, is “Acta Non Verba” or “Deeds or actions without words.”

Pat Gindhart and Committee
Greater Wildwood, NJ Lodge 1896
“It has been a team effort from the beginning and we are truly blessed because not only are we doing something good for our Lodge and community, but we have a great time together.”

Dave McMurrin
Ouray, CO Lodge No. 492 and CO West District
Dave McMurrin joined the Elks 15 years ago, and has been working hard for the Foundation ever since. Frustrated by his Lodge’s giving record, Dave made it a personal goal to improve his Lodge’s ENF standing. Luckily, he stuck around even after his Lodge rose to the top!

Dennis Bagley
Albany, NY Lodge No. 49
For Dennis Bagley, Elkdom is a family affair. His father was a member before him, and his brothers, wife and sons all currently belong to Albany Lodge. He’s been helping out at the Lodge since he was young, and two years ago he took over the position as ENF Chair for his Lodge.

Cathy Engelking
North District, MN
Although Cathy Engelking has only been serving as District ENF Chair for a couple of years, she’s been familiar with the job for years. She worked closely with the previous district Chair, helping him organize records, writing reports, and gathering information from the website. When her predecessor passed away in 2001, Cathy was a natural fit for the job.

George Kellerman
Sonora, CA Lodge No. 1587
Before he retired, George Kellerman’s work involved managing foundation and endowment money. After retirement, working for the Elks National Foundation seemed a natural fit for him

Greg Merritt
Poway, CA Lodge No. 2543
Gregg Merritt has served in the United States Marine Corps for 18 years. He was on active duty for 7 of those years and has been in the reserves ever since, most recently serving in Iraq. Of his military experience, Greg says, “Seeing the world the way that I have has been an extraordinary opportunity for me. Not to mention the pride of serving my country.”

Buddy Gregg
Arkansas Elks Association
This year, the Foundation will say good-bye to one of its longstanding and most dedicated Volunteers. Buddy Gregg has served as State Chairperson for Arkansas for twenty years, and during that time Arkansas has consistently met and surpassed the GER’s goal with ease.

Mary Alcorn
Waynesville, NC Lodge No. 1769
Three years ago, Mary Alcorn noticed that her Lodge wasn’t having much success raising money for the Foundation. Driven by her strong belief in the ENF and its good works, she took over as ENF Chairperson and set her sights on improving her Lodge’s record of giving.

Norman Gervais
Rochester, NH Lodge No. 1393
Having served as ENF Chairperson for his Lodge for more than 20 years, Norm Gervais knows what it takes to keep members committed to the Foundation.

John Johnson
Kingsville, TX Lodge No. 1926
John Johnson took over the position of ENF Chairperson for his Lodge because he wanted to improve on his Lodge’s past record of giving. He certainly kept his word.

James Feit
Asbury Park – Wall, NJ No. 128
James Feit has been involved with the Elks National Foundation since his early days as an Elk. He has served as ENF Chairperson for his Lodge seven times in that past twenty years. James believes that the ENF is a great cause, and is proud to be a part of its success.

Paul Johnson
Tri-City, CO Lodge No.2541
Paul Johnson has served as Chairperson for his Lodge for the past three years. He credits the Foundation as his reason for joining the Elks and is proud to serve as a representative. Paul believes strongly in ENF programs and lends his efforts every year at the local Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot contests. While Paul’s lodge has never had a problem meeting the GER’s per-capita goal, this year the stakes are a little higher.

George Prichard
Bremerton, WA Lodge No. 1181
This year, in an attempt to introduce you to some of your fellow chairpeople in the field we will be choosing individual Volunteers to highlight in ENFrontline. Our first featured volunteer is George Prichard from Bremerton, WA Lodge.

Martin Rosenthal
Islip, NY Lodge No. 2533
Islip Lodge has already reached an impressive $20.568 per capita, but that doesn’t mean that Martin Rosenthal is satisfied. Last year, his Lodge’s per-capita reached $30.807, and he is determined to keep striving for higher this year.