Events/Youth Activities - February 2010
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February 2010
State Hoop Shoot Final
February 20,2010
Frederick, MD
Regional Hoop Shoot Finals
March 20, 2010
Middletown, MD
January 2010
Elks Annual Hoop Shoot
"ELKS ANNUAL HOOP SHOOT" was held on December
13 at Dover High School. Although the weather
detracted from a larger turnout, the event
without a "glitch". The director would like to
thank fhr following volunteers, for volunteering
their time and efforts. Chris and Michelle Reed,
Marshall Papp, Bill McNamire, Bill Gandy, Jeff
Carlson, Bill Zaacardelli, Cindy Thurman, JR
Hardy, Courtney Haas, Bonnie Schmuck, Bud Worek
and Trip Thurman. A special thanks is given to
John and Merrilyn Ramsey for their assistance
prior to, and during the event. Merrilyn and
Michelle did a wonderful job with all the regi-
stration and records keeping. Thanks to our ER
Donna Watson for coming out and presenting awards.
December 2009
Annual Youth Hoop Shoot
Boys & Girls - Age 8 thru 13
Sunday, December 13,2009
Registration at Noon
Competition 1 to 3PM
Dover High School
November 2009
SOCCER SHOOT - HUGE SUCCESS!!!!
Picture this...a beautiful fall day; complete with blue
skies, picuresque clouds, clear crisp air, 15 Elks and
2 LOTEs spending their Saturday looking for some kids
to kick soccer balls into goals. And did they ever find
them! Fifty-five of them! The winners of each category
then progressed on to the District Soccer Shoot that was
held at our Lodge, and 3 kids moved on to the State Soccer
Shoot in Ocean City (results not available at this writing).
Moving on to the State Competition are Emma Baker (U-10),
Ryan Purnell (U-10) and Alex Fuerstein (U-14).
The Soccer Shoot is a Grand Lodge Sponsored Program,
and Dover Lodge is proud to participate in it annually.
September 2009
DOVER ELKS LODGE annual Soccer Shoot!!!!
September 26th, 2009
10AM - 2PM
Schutte Park, Dover,DE
June 2009
YOUTH WEEK
Dover Lodge celebrated Youth Week with special events to
celebrate the youth of our community. Governor Markell
proclaimed the first week of May as Youth Week for the
State of Delaware, as did Mayor Carey for the City of
Dover.
Drug Awareness
All in all, over 400 kids and parents had access to info
available to educate the community on the dangers of drugs,
tobacco and alcohol. It was present at the Home Run Derby
and at Silver Lake, for the Fishing Derby. Dover Liitle
League was so impressed with our trailer, that they re-
quested that we bring the Drug Awareness Trailer back out
to the Park for their fundraising event called, Slugger
Sam.
Many thanks to Kline Kemp and Gary Johnston for driving to Seaford to pickup the State Associationn's Drug Awareness
Trailer, and bring it to our Lodge. And to Bill Zaac for
getting it to and from the Home Run Derby. And to Kline and
Jerry Whitmore for getting it to and from the Fishing
Derby, as well as back to the Dover Little League. Thanks
to Jason Duda for helping me clean, organize, and man the
trailer, as well as putting bags together to hand out. But,
even more than that, he has volunteered to be the Drug Awareness Chairman. Thank You Jason!
Please contact him to offer your services as this is a
major focus of our Youth Programs. You can reach him at 335-1107, or contact our Youth Activities Chairman, Jeef
Carlson or Donna Watson, ER.
Fishing Derby
"You shoulda seen the one that got away". That was the
story we heard at Silver Lake on Saturday, May 9th, as
Elks National Youth Week 2009 concluded with the 16th
Annual Fishing Derby for kids. And that was from our
volunteers.
We had over 40 kids and 19 volunteers turn out for this
morning of fish 'tales' and angling at the Lake. The kids
had a fantastic time. Some fishing for the first time; and
some who were (young) ol' pros. The winners in each age
category won tackle boxes and fishing poles among other
things. We also had the State Association's Drug Aweareness
Trailer here, and each child received a bag filled with
pamphlets and information on the dangers of using drugs.
The volunteers had a rewarding experience as they
measured and identified each fish that caught the line. The
weather couldn't have been more perfect. And providing such
a wholesome time for the kids is what Elks are all about.
The free hotdogs were just the icing on the cake.
Many thanks to Jack Conrad for chairing the committee,
and to Gary Jognston for coordinating the whole event,
buying the awards, and making sure that a good time was
had by all. Of course, it could not have happened without
the following volunteers: Pat and Terry Conley, Jack and
Florence Zatlokovich, Linda Conrad, Jason Duda, Terry
Fulmer, Alexis Davis, Frances Clauser, Kline Kemp, Jerry
Whitmore, Donna Watson, Carolyn Courtyney, Debi Voshell,
Kevin McLaughlin, Jeff Carlson. Lindalee Allen and Bonnie
Schmuck.
Girl Scouts Beautification Project
Members of Girl Scout Troup 90, sponsored by Dover Elks
Lodge #1903, planted flowers in front of the Elks sign on
Saulsbury Road in Dover. The girls planted the flowers to
show their appreciation to the Lodge, as well as to cele-
brate Elks National Youth Week, May 1-7.
May 2009
CALLING ALL YOUNG CAMPERS!
Please don't delay!
If you want to go to Camp Barrett
Better contact us today.
Elks Camp Barrett in Annapolis, MD is the main project
of our State Association. It's an opportunity for youth
to experience adventure and fun in the great outdoors.
It's also a chance to participate in supervised activities
in various sports, arts & cxrafts, nature study and archery.
The goals of the program are for kids to develop
appreciation of themselves, help develop leadership and to
provide leadership that will be an example of Charity,
Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity.
We will accept apllications from youths between the ages
of 9-13 who might not otherwise have tghe opportunity to
attend such a camping experience. Application packets
include a medical form that must be complsted and signed
by medical personnel. Boys and Girls go different weeks
and have separate coordinators. Applicants must be
sponsored by a member of Dover Lodge. We only have 10 spots
for boys and 10 spots for girls. So be sure to have your
application in by the deadline.
It's a truly wonderful oppoprtunity for youth.
If you have questions or you'd like to sponsor a youth, pick up an application at he Lodge or contact the appropirate Lodge Coordinator, or the Exalted Ruler.
BOYS
June 28 - July 3
Last date to apply: May 31
CONTACT Cyndi Taylor
302-335-4303 or e-mail
cynthiataylor@yahoo.com
GIRLS
July 19 - July 24
Last date to apply: June 30
CONTACT Debbie Petka
302-531-5846
April 2009
Recognize America's Outstanding Youth!
The first week in May is designated as Elks
National Youth Week. It's not too early to begin
planning to take part by volunteering at one of
the events we have planned, or by inviting and
encouraging our youth to participate.
The theme of our Grand Exalted Ruler, Paul
Helsel, for 2008-2009 is "Elks-Growing Elkdom
and Strengthing America". In his words, "What
better way to carry this theme
forw2ard than through the vigorous application
of our many outstanding Youth Programs in your
local community".
Our Lodge has various programs throughout the
year. We support a very active scouting community.
We support the Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot contests.
We sponsor teenagers to Seven Springs, and we send
young boys and girls to Camp Barrett during the
summer. We have programs for Drug Awareness,
Americanism and Scholarships. The LOTE host
parties for children for many of the holidays
as well.
These programs all help to foster our youth and
help them grow into productive citzens. So please
plan
ahead and help make this years National Elks Youth
Week a success for our Dover Lodge. If you're not
able to take part, take a moment the next time you
see one of our scouts, and let them know how proud
you are of their positive involvement in the
community.
Events this year with more details to follow:
*May 3 - Home Run Derby at Schutte - Registration
at 9AM - 7 to 14 yr olds.
*May 8 - Youth Dance at our Lodge - 8 to 13 yr olds.
*May 9 - Fishing Derby - Silver Lake - Registration
at 8AM.
National YOUTH WEEK begins with YOU!!!
Join the Eastern Shore Junior Bassmasters!
We are looking for young people betwee 8 & 18 years old
to join this club. The club is broken down in to 3 groups
(8-10, 11-14, 15-18), each well suited for any fishing
skill level.
Whether you're just beginning to fish and interested in
learning more or you.ve been fishing for awhile and want
to expand your skills and try the ournament series, this
is the club to join.
There is a $10 annual fee which covers registration cost
B.A.S.S. Junior Bassmaster club membership which is
open to all.
Call John Garthwaite at 302-734-5201 for more info.
SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTS FOR STUDENTS
Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Elgibility
High School Senior and U.S. Citizen
Applications Available at
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
ENF Legacy Awards
Elgibility
High School Senior, child or grandchild of Elk member.
(Complete requirements listed on application)
Application available at Elks Lodge or
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Updated February 2010/tg