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Meet Brendan Smith

Brendan Smith, sponsored by Marietta, Ga., Lodge No. 1657, prepared for the Hoop Shoot by practicing every day after school. And perfect practice makes perfect—Brendan made 25 of 25 free throws at the 2022 Hoop Shoot National Finals—earning him a Frank His National championship, a Getty Powell Award, and an Emile Brady award for sinking all 25 free throws. (Runtime: 1 min., 28 secs.) Production, Post-Production: Kirby Productions, Western Massachusetts #hoopshoot

Meet Bree Besonen

Bree Besonen, sponsored by Copper Country, Mich., Lodge No. 404, already had a 2019 Hoop Shoot gold medal when she stepped up to the line at Wintrust Arena at the 2022 National Finals. She made 24/25, adding another Frank Hise National Championship and her first Getty Powell award! (Runtime 1 min., 31 secs.) Production, Post-Production: Kirby Productions, Western Massachusetts #hoopshoot

A Community Force

Bremerton, Wash., Lodge No. 1181 is a force in their community, utilizing Community Investments Grants to provide disaster preparedness for local youth. In 2020, the Lodge received an Impact Grant, they expanded their outreach and work with Kids Up Head Start Program to provide more than 4,000 books to kids living in low-income households. (Runtime: 2 mins., 50 secs.) There's a need out there; we'll help you tackle it. elks.org/cip. Production, Post-Production: Folio Films, Chicago and New York