Camillus, NY 0031

The Camillus Elks Lodge conducts a Queen of Hearts drawing on Friday nights at 7:00 pm. For $2.00 you have a chance to win 60% of the jackpot. (2019)

December 1st, 2019 Lodge and Auxiliary members joined for Memorial Sunday. The purpose of this event is to honor members who have gone before us, to relive the friendships shared, and to remind us that one day we will all meet again. Shown in the picture are Tiler Red Flaherty, PER Diane Daniels, Trustee Stan Chesneski, ER Jim Roe, Esquire Tom Kinsella, Secretary Cheryl Chesneski, Leading Knight Sandy Sanderson, Loyal Knight Joe Andrews, Chaplin Geri Jakubowski, Treasurer Bob McIntyre, Auxiliary President Jeanette Carter, PSP Bill Reedy Jr, Auxiliary Secretary Sue Stamp, and Trustee Joyce Bunce.

December 2018 - Members Stan and Cheryl Chesneski are shown with Santa during breakfast with Santa. In addition to an excellent breakfast, children have an opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas and receive a small gift. 12/18

The Camillus Elks Lodge pavilion is an excellent venue for birthday parties, graduation parties, showers...pretty much anything. (October 2019)

A group of Lodge members await the arrival of veterans from their Honor Flight to Washington D.C. (September 2019)

Lodge Trustee Stan Chesneski and Secretary Cheryl Chesneski participate in delivering bunk beds that were built by Lodge members and volunteers in conjunction with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The looks on the children's faces was all the thanks anyone would need.(11/2/19)

Auxiliary Secretary Sue Stamp and Treasurer Barb Canty show off some of the delicious baked goods offered at the Auxiliary's craft show and bake sale. (10/19/19)

Show your SU colors and support your Lodge Raffle. SU paraphernalia and a hand crocheted afghan were raffled to aid our maintenance fund. Items were generous gifts from Lodge members (11/29/19)

Proceeds from deer hide collection and sale is used to support our veterans' programs. Over the last 18 years, our Lodge has collected over 7200 hides. (2019)

Lodge Member Steve Knowles stands beside a completed bunk bed. The Camillus Elks Lodge #2357 joined forces with Sleep in Heavenly Peace on October 13, 2019 to build bunk beds for children who might otherwise sleep on the floor. Sleep in Heavenly Peace's motto is "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town". We were able to purchase supplies with a $2,500 grant provided by Elks National Foundation. (10/13/19)

Volunteer member Merry Varkett swings a hammer as she participates in building bunk beds. Beds are built for children who may otherwise sleep on the floor. (10/13/19)

Dennis Fogg (right) Director of Volunteer Services at The Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Camillus Elks Lodge ER Jim Roe (center) and Lodge Veterans Affairs Director Bob Mario for the support our Lodge provides to enhance the comfort of th hospital's residents. (10/25/19)

Veterans are honored by water cannons as they return from their Honor Flight to Washington, DC on September 28, 2019. The Camillus Elks Lodge was please to donate funds made possible by an ENF Gratitude Grant. (9/28/19)

Our Lodge is proud to welcome disabled veterans to our monthly Sunday breakfasts. Another means of expressing our appreciation for the sacrifices they have made. (October 27, 2019)

Treasurer Bob McIntyre, PDDGER Rocco Arcaro, and Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bob Maraio deliver supplies to the Harrison Courtsey Room at the Syracuse International Airport. Supplies are intended to comfort active duty military personnel as they travel through the airport. (2019)

ER Lee Ireland presents a $1,500 check to John Paddock Honor Flight Vice President and co-founder of Honor Flight Syracuse. "This gift will help cover travel expenses of our Veterans on future Honor Flights" stated Randy Flath President of Honor Flight Syracuse. "The Elks are humbled in assisting Veterans who served and sacrificed during WWII, the Korean War and Viet Nam war." (May 2019)

The Camillus Elks Lodge is in the center of NYS and is at the Heart of the Erie Canal.

Secretary Cheryl Chesneski and Treasurer Bob McIntyre (right) are joined by the winner of a recent Queen of Hearts jackpot. (2019)