Elks Video Gallery

“The greatest gift that this committee gives to anyone, any veteran that we place in a house and give a new life, is hope. We are the givers of hope.” Hear about how Elks in New Jersey are working to end veteran homelessness.

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

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