New at the 2015 Elks National Convention! The Elks National Foundation has some exciting new events and presentations planned for you. Here are some highlights:

Opening Ceremonies

A must-see! This year, the Foundation’s entire report will be presented during Sunday’s Opening Ceremonies. You won’t want to miss this. You’ll hear from our top Most Valuable Student scholars and Hoop Shoot Getty Powell Award Winners, kick off the Community Investments Program’s 10th birthday celebration, and see films of the Foundation’s latest accomplishments. Don’t miss this kickoff to a great Convention!

Sunday, July 5 | 3 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center

CIP Birthday Party

Help celebrate the Community Investments Program’s 10th birthday! Since it began in 2005, the CIP has grown by 2,690 percent. Every year, Lodges use CIP grants to do more to serve community members in need. Join the ENF in celebrating these successes! We’ll hear from the CIP Volunteer of the Year, screen a CIP birthday video, and enjoy birthday cake. Grab your party hat, and come prepared to wish the CIP a happy birthday. There will even be a photo booth! To follow from home use #CIPturns10 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Tuesday, July 7 | 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Wabash Ballroom 2/3

Midday with the ENF

Are you a Middie? Each afternoon join Jim O’Kelley and Debbie Doles in the Exhibit Hall as they record daily episodes of the Midday with the ENF podcast. Submit a comment for the Midday Mailbag and maybe even join our hosts on the air. For more about Midday, click here. See you there!

Daily at the Indiana Convention Center

Seminars

When planning your schedule for the 2015 Elks National Convention in Indianapolis, don’t miss the following Elks National Foundation sessions. Seating is limited for all of our seminars, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes before seminars begin. For more information, email enf@elks.org or call 773/755-4728.

Writing a Successful Impact Grant Application
Receive grant writing guidance from a professional grant writer and be prepared to work on your Lodge’s 2016 Impact Grant application. This two-hour session is about Impact Grants only. We’re offering this popular workshop twice—choose one:

Sunday, July 5: 9 to 11 a.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Wabash Ballroom 2/3

Sunday, July 5: 12 to 2 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Wabash Ballroom 2/3

Community Investments Program Office Hours
ENF staff will be available to answer your questions about the various grants available to Lodges—Beacon, Gratitude, Promise, Impact and Freedom.

Monday, July 6: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Room 120

ENF Fundraising Chair: Learn. Connect. Represent.
Discover the tools and resources available to simplify your role as ENF Fundraising Chair. Although the content for this seminar is designed for ENF Fundraising Chairs, all are welcome to attend.

Monday, July 6: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Wabash Ballroom 2/3

Lodge Grants: Serving Those Who Served
Learn how to develop grant projects that meet the needs of today’s veterans.

Tuesday, July 7: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Wabash Ballroom 2/3

How to Host a Hoop Shoot
Step up to the line to find out how your Lodge can host a successful Lodge Hoop Shoot contest and engage youth beyond the free-throw line.

Tuesday, July 7: 2 to 3 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Room 126

Community Investments Program Birthday Party
Drop by to celebrate the Community Investments Program’s 10th birthday. We’ll hear from the CIP Volunteer of the Year, screen a couple videos, and of course, enjoy a birthday cake.

Tuesday, July 7: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Wabash Ballroom 2/3

Remember, if you are following Convention from home, be sure to use #CIPturns10, #ElksFamily and #HoopShoot on the ENF Facebook, Twitter @ElksNtnlFndtn, the CIP Instagram @ElksinAction and the Scholar Instagram @ElksScholars.