Kentucky Elks Association
Sad news 2nd Vice President Billy Ray Wilkinson, PDD, passed away on November 7th 2009. For further information please go to the KYELKS.ORG website.
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The Nation's Flag flying over the Cynthiana Lodge.
KENTUCKY STATE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY
Introducing State President Terrell Cartwright,PDD and Rita Cartwright, from Madisonville Elks Lodge #738
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THE MEANING OF ELKDOM
The following is an excerpt of a speech given in 1924 by the Exalted Ruler of Lodge #8, William S. Heidenberg. It is without a doubt, the best description of the meaning of Elkdom I have seen and is evidence that our predecessors had excellent control of the English language, to a degree that we may never see again.
“Elkdom is the great melting pot of American civilization. She gathers within her fold Catholic and Protestant, Jew and Gentile. Her only allegiance is that to a Supreme Being. Her loyalty is alone to the Stars and Stripes; she stands as a bulwark against invisible government and against those forces that would strike at the foundation stone of constituted authority. Her only creed is that of Charity — charity not alone of the purse but of the heart as well; that charity which gives to every man the right to worship his God according to the dictates of his own conscience. Resting on such a foundation, our efforts can never fail.”
KENTUCKY ELKS ASSOCIATION NEWS
It is with great soorow and remorse that I report to you that PSP Frank Napier passed away this morning after 1:30 am. Frank suffered greatly and fought hard but couldn't oversome the cancer. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Visitation is at Cooper Funeral Home, 10759 Alexandria Pike, Clarryville, KY. 41001. This is the same street that the Newport Lodge is on. Visitation hours are from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesady, June 2,2009. An Elks's Memorial will be held that night at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday June 10, 2009 at the Funeral Home. Please offer your prayers for both Frank and Daisy.
SPONSOR’S MESSAGE
“I paid my dues.” Oh, sure, it was easy enough to write a check to my Lodge for this year’s dues. But in a broader sense, have I really paid my dues? Have I lived up to my obligations as an Elk? The stock market has nosedived. Retirement nest eggs have largely evaporated. Bankruptcies are cropping up like dandelions in my yard. News of foreclosures dominate the evening news. Because of the greed of Wall Street bankers, some folks in my community have lost their jobs. For others, it is difficult to put food on the table. For still others the dream of attending college has vanished because the money for tuition, books and housing has also vanished. Like all of you, I am a part of my community. We Elks are woven into the fabric of the towns in which our Lodges are located. But reflect for a moment on whether — as individuals and as Elks Lodges — we do enough to extend a helping hand to those in our communities who need it. Have you volunteered to help serve meals to the increasing number of folks visiting the Soup Kitchen? Have you revisited the notion of doing something to help the homeless where you live? Have you considered volunteering to teach adults how to read? To teach kids how to dream? Reduced to its lowest common denominator, it is man helping his fellow man. Have you paid your Elks dues? It is a tricky question. To find the true answer, maybe you should look further than your checkbook. Maybe you should look into your heart. You may just find that in these economic hard times, the opportunities to “pay your dues” abound. As Elks, now is the time for us to seize those opportunities.
Lester C. Hess, Jr.
Past Grand Exalted Ruler
As Elks, we are very involved with Veterans and those currently serving in our Military. When you see a young service man sometimes, you cannot always say what you would like to say. Words like God Bless, take care, thank you for your service all seem to come to mind. A group has started a simple but moving program to let our Troops and Veterans know we care. It is a gratitude campaign Copy and past the link below it is a very simple way to say Thank You....
http://www.gratitudecampaign.org/fullmovie.php
KENTUCKY ELKS ASSOCIATION
2009 MID TERM CONVENTION
We will be welcoming our endorsed candidate for Grand Exalted Ruler James L. Nichelson and his wife Mary Carolyn. ****For all your information on August's 2009 Mid Term Convention Check the News Tab on the web page*****
KENTUCKY ELKS ASSOCIATION
A Note From Lester C. Hess, Jr.
Past Grand Exalted Ruler
Mr. Alex Schneider from Lyndon Lodge No. 2052 earned an Elks watch from the Grand Lodge Membership Committee for his efforts in recruiting 11 new members to his Lodge. Alex Schneider has my congratulations, my admiration and my respect.
There is nothing more important to our Subordinate Lodges than recruiting qualified men and women to join our Order. Alex is an inspiration not only to your Lodge, but also to the State Association.
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A Note From Lester C. Hess, Jr.
Past Grand Exalted Ruler
I have just learned Florence Lodge No. 314 has been awarded Third Place in its membership division in the Best Lodge Youth Brochure Contest conducted by the Grand Lodge Youth Activities Committee.
You have my heartiest congratulations. Our Youth Activities are at the heart of the entire Elks Program. Florence Lodge obviously occupies an integral role in your community.
I will be the first to stand up and cheer when your award is announced on the floor of the Grand Lodge Convention on Tuesday morning, July 7, in Portland, Oregon.
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A Note From Lester C. Hess, Jr.
Past Grand Exalted Ruler
Regarding Elks Training Program
Not only is the Kentucky Elks Association being recognized for achieving 100 percent participation by its Lodges in the Elks Training Program, but you have also been recognized as the leading State Association in Group 2.
I am proud of what Charlie Cunningham, Chairman Elks Training Program and Co - Chairman Pat Fletcher have accomplished during the past year. I intend to be the first to stand up and cheer when Kentucky is recognized on the floor of the Grand Lodge Convention on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Portland.
The Elks Training Program is a valuable tool for officers and interested members in our Subordinate Lodges. No one does a better job of promoting this program than the Kentucky Elks Association. **************************************************
KENTUCKY ELKS ASSOCIATION
A Note From
Lester C. Hess, Jr.
Past Grand Exalted Ruler
In a a letter dated April 12, 2009 from Don Sansoussi of the GL Lodge Activities/State Associations Committee. Not only is the Kentucky Elks Association being recognized for achieving 100 percent participation by its Lodges in the Elks Training Program, but you have also been recognized as the leading State Association in Group 2.
I am proud of what Charlie Cunningham, Chairman Elks Training Program and Co - Chairman Pat Fletcher have accomplished during the past year. I intend to be the first to stand up and cheer when Kentucky is recognized on the floor of the Grand Lodge Convention on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Portland.
The Elks Training Program is a valuable tool for officers and interested members in our Subordinate Lodges. No one does a better job of promoting this program than the Kentucky Elks Association.
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GATHERING OF PAST STATE PRESIDENTS
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STATE LODGES SPECIAL EVENTS
Louisville #8 Golf Scramble
Elks Lodge #8 Annual Golf Scramble is Sept. 13th. Seneca Golf Course Gunshot Start @ 12:30. Cost is $65.00 per person which includes Greens Fees, Shirt, Cart, & 7 Snack Tickets. Sign up in the lounge by the kitchen door. Please make checks payable to BPOE Elks Lodge #8 by Sept. 1, 2009. Prizes will be given for: Lowest Score, Closest To The Hole, Longest Drive, Two Random Place Teams, & Half The Pot Hole (Par 3). After the Scramble meet at Lodge #8 for Prizes and food. If you would like to sponsor a hole the cost is $100, it would be greatly appreciated. Proceeds go to Elks National Foundation.
Marshall County Exceptional Center
23rd Annual Golf Tournament is coming up The clock is ticking away mark your Calander for October 3rd 2009.
LYNDON LODGE 2052 BOWLING FOR ENF
Lyndon Lodge had 52 bowlers, with 25 guests that raised $1355.00 Elks members from Lyndon 2052 and Louisville participated along with friends. With 45 elks and 32 non-elks bowling a great time was had by all. After bowling everyone came back to the lodge for a great dinner and an evening of Karaoke. To end the evening a cooler of gifts was won by Tommy Farthing PER of the Paducah Elks Lodge #217. It was all fun and for a good cause the Elks National Foundation!
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ASHLAND LODGE 350
Congratulations to Ashland Lodge No. 350 on their Second Place Award in the Grand Lodge competition for Best Memorial Service Brochure. Our solemn Elks Memorial Service is one of the most impressive events of the year in many Lodges.
WINCHESTER ELKS LODGE
Here is a photo from Winchester #2816. We presented a check that day to the Lexington VA Hospital on Leestown Road. We are a small lodge but we try to help whenever we can.
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Madisonville Elks Lodge #738
Our Lodge is very proud to report that we were able to deliver enough food for a family of five for three meals to 157 families, in our community for Christmas. We had 75 volunteers to help us, with a kick off breakfast and delivery. We used a Semi-truck for delivery. The total coast of our food delivery was $9,420.00.
Pictured on the Semi-Truck Load of food is Dick Pendley.
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Pictured by the boxes of food, are Scott Chandler, Mike Bryant, Chuck Tarter, and Brian Baldwin.
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Madisonville Elks Lodge #738
The Madisonville Elks Lodge presented "A Student's Dictionary" to all third-graders in Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Webster counties. That is 1,357 dictionaries. The gift was made possible by a grant from the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Order of the Elks, as part of its educational program. "The dictionary is yours to keep," Michael Bryant, Esteemed Loyal Knight of the Lodge, told Grapevine Elementary School students Oct. 28, 2008. "There's information in it you can use all the way through your senior year in high school." In addition to words and definitions, the book includes information on U.S. Presidents, states, countries and planets. Inside the back cover is listed the longest word in the English language, which has 1,909 letters. "I cannot pronounce it," Bryant said. "You all need to learn it." Here's a hint. The word is an enzyme starting with the letter M.
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Clockwise from front, L. Jackson, S. Ross, E. Boren, H. Helton, and M. Seibert display the dictionaires they and the rest of the thrid grade classes received from, Michael Bryant, Bill Patterson, Jim Dorris and Charles Tarter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Grapevine Elementary School Principal Joan Radford.
Florence Elks Lodge Members Help Boone County Roads Get a Little Cleaner
On October 4th, many members of the Florence Elks Lodge walked several roads in the Burlington area picking the litter thrown to the wayside by the general public. Litter is a problem in many areas of the county; if you drive any road in the area, you will see many different items, from simple cigarette butts, to plastic bags to broken satellite dish systems. Each of these items has a severe impact on the environment. The members of the Elks walked over ten miles, and filled over 20 bags of trash, to help Boone Counties Solid Waste division keep our streets clean. We must all remember the many items that are thrown by the way side are not biodegradable and can seriously harm not only our environment, but can hurt the natural wildlife in the area. Take the time, as we did, to help, don’t just step over that piece of trash, stop and pick up what you see too keep our environment clean.
Steven Woods, Exalted Ruler Florence Elks Lodge #314
Picture Notes:
Pictured from left to right: Don Bauer, Dieter Shildemeyer, Steven Woods, Ed Stone, Jim Fussinger, Cara, Michael, Brendan, Joey, Spencer, Jesse Shipp, Barbara Wilkenson, Glenna Long, Mary Ann Schildemeyer
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The Marshall County Elks Lodge #2707 Participated in the national DICTIONARY PROJECT. The aim is to provide dictionaries, at no cost, to third grade students. These reference books are theirs to keep and use through their time in school. The Lodge presented dictionaries to the third grade class at Christian Fellowship School. The third grade teacher, Mrs. Whitt, chose the dictionary she felt best suited her students. Pictured: Left to right, Al Ogar, Marshall County #2707, C.F.S. third grade class and Mrs. Whitt, 3rd grade teacher.
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KENTUCKY STATE HOOP SHOOTERS HEADING TO THE NATIONAL FINALS
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO:
Kentucky Winners in Paris TN:
BriAnna Burbridge representing Frankfort Lodge #530 in the Girls 10-11 group, Tyler Olior representing Florence Lodge #314 in the Boys 8-9 group. BriAnna is last years National Hoop Shoot Champion in the Girls 8-9 division.
No matter what happens at the National's you are champians all the way!! Good Luck and Have FUN!
Kentucky sent some very talented shooters to Paris TN for the Division Finals.
8-9 Boys Tyler Ollier representing the Florence Elks Lodge #314
8-9 Girls Lauren Schwartz representing the Florence Elks Lodge #314
10-11 Boys Mark Walkenhorst representing the Newport Elks #273
10-11 Girls BriAnna Burbridge representing the Frankfort Elks #530 Last years National Hoop Shoot Champion.
12 - 13 Boys Jacob Cook representing Frankfort Elks #530.
12 - 13 Girls Courtney Walker representing Marshall County Elks #2707.
GOOD JOB IN PARIS TN!!
A NATIONAL NOTE
The Grand Lodge announced at the convention that there are vacancies at the Elks National Home. There currently are vacancies for single occupancy with private rooms and bath. They are fully furnished and the monthly fee includes three meals a day, housekeeping, laundry, and utilities (except telephone and cable TV). One free haircut a month is even included! All these rooms are accessible by elevator. Don’t wait – call or write today for more information. Stop by or visit www.elkshome.org
We have nineteen Elks Lodges in Kentucky. Together, those Lodges have approximately 6,400 members. Our membership is open to anyone who has reached the age of 21 years and who is willing to accept the core values of the Elks, belief in God, patriotism and love of a country for which the Elks stand. We support and are very active in our own communities filling a need where we see a need. There are times when people come to us but more often we go out looking to help.
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What as Elks do we stand for?
Our Mission
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
This web site shows you only a fraction of what the Kentucky Elk's Lodges are doing for the communities.
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Coming in July 2009 - in CHAMPION PA.
Exalted Rulers & Youth Chairmen - this is a great opportunity to get the youth of your community involed in the BPOE Youth Invitational Tournament of Champions. Competition will be held in Golf, Tennis and Bowling. For more information go to our News Page and our Links Page will take you to the website, or Contact Sherry Hensley at Catfansherry@zoominternet.net
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The Kentucky Elks Association
We are getting ready to visit Portland OR for the National Convention. More detail will follow.
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Other News:
Marshall County Elks Lodge #2707
The Marshall County Lodge was proud to be able to bring our Drug Awareness Trailer to the 3rd Annual Gravy's Outdoor Youth Day on May 5th at Camp Currie. The Elks are a active supporter of Drug Awareness for our youth and are always proud to bring our Drug Awareness Trailer to this and any event needing its drug free message. Pictured,left to right: Jimmy Young, Denny Johansen, Sue Morris, Jimmy's grandson Luke, Susan Kapales and Drug Awareness Chairman, Tommy Montgomery
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