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Photos of your Mid-Atlantic Elks Soccer Shoot Champions. Pennsylvania Elks Soccer Shoot 1st Place Champion winners and dignitaries Thank you to the Piscataway Soccer Club for hosting the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Soccer Shoot held in York, PA, which was held on March 7, 2026. Five different states competed including PA, WV, KY, OH, and MD/DE/DC. Congrats to all participants!

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will lead the nation in remembering the heroes and victims of September 11, 2001, with Patriots Day ceremonies held across the United States, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Panama Canal. Local Elks Lodges invite the public to come together in unity, reflection, and gratitude—paying tribute to the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members, and ordinary citizens whose courage and sacrifice continue to inspire America. As one of the nation’s foremost patriotic and charitable organizations for more than 157 years , the Elks are proud to honor the spirit of service that rose out of tragedy. In 2024 alone , the Elks contributed over $520 million in cash, goods, and volunteer time—supporting veterans, empowering young leaders through scholarships, and strengthening local communities nationwide. With nearly 1,800 Lodges and 800,000 members , the Elks remain committed to ensuring that the values of service, patriotism, and remembrance are passed on to future generations. The Elks will never forget September 11th. Each year, we gather not only to mourn those we lost, but to honor the resilience of a nation that came together in its darkest hour. Through our acts of charity and service, we strive to keep that spirit of unity alive. From small towns to major cities, Elks Lodges will pause to remember, reflect, and recommit to building stronger communities in honor of those who gave everything. For more information or to find a ceremony near you, visit www.elks.org . For membership details, visit Join.Elks.org.

PDF Available in Helpful Resources > Drug Awareness We have an East and a West Trailer.   If your lodge is West, West Central, South West or North West, you should use the West Trailer if you are South Central, North Central, North East or South East you should reserve the East Trailer.  The East Trailer is housed at the Frackville Lodge and the West Trailer is housed at the Wilkins Lodge.  Depending on the dates you reserve you may be picking up at these locations or from the lodge using it prior to your dates. You must have a person able to tow a trailer weighting 1500 lbs. with a 2inch ball and 4 prong flat light connection.   In the Trailer will be instructions on how to hook up and unhook the trailer.  An experienced driver is best to ensure that the trailer is not damaged.  Each trailer comes with an Elroy Costume and Fatal Vision Goggles along with coloring books, bookmarkers and various Drug Awareness Pamphlets. There will be instructions on how deodorize and re-pack Elroy in the Elroy’s Chest. For each 1-day event will receive a total of 50 giveaways.  If you require more, you must request them from the State Chairman, Deb Raible at least 1 month in advance.  If supplies are available your request can be accommodated but if not your lodge could elect to pay for the additional give aways. Supplies will be limited to try to accommodate all requests. Dates for reserving the trailer are on a first come first serve basis. To Reserve either trailer, be prepared to supply 1)       The dates you are requesting including 2 towing dates before and after your event 2)      Lodge name and Number 3)      Your contact info: email and phone 4)      Who will be towing the trailer 5)      Trailer Driver’s contact info:  email and phone 6)      Type of Event To Reserve the East Trailer please email or call Bucky Rogers: Bucky4@ptd.net  or call him at 570-952-4093 To Reserve the West Trailer please email or call Robin Hanna Robinhanna1010@gmail.com or call her at 412-999-0503.

PDF's Available in Members Only -> Helpful Resources -> Hoop Shoot Highest Scorer Girls Emma Brogan - Girls 8-9 - W – South Hills PGH # 2213 - 21+4 Points Highest Scorer Boys Tanner Calarco - Boys 12-13 - NE – Bloomsburg #436 - 20 Points Emile J. Brady State Team Award District – South Central Score – 105 Director – Kathy J. Kendall 2026 PA Hoop Shoot Winners By District

I have recently been contacted by our friends at Penn-DOT with news that the restrictions on getting organization license plates has changed… When our Elks plates 1st became available, some 10 years ago now, many of you wanted a “personalized” Elks plate. I had to turn you down because you were not able to get them made that way….WELL, NOW YOU CAN GET THEM MADE THAT WAY! An entirely different registration form has been created so now you can get your lodge number or an abbreviation of specific letters or numbers on your new Elks plate. Here is the breakdown of what it will cost, if you wish to order one... Plate - $136.00 Issuance Fee - $34.00 Dept. of Corrections - $6.00 Elks CP Legacy - $5.00 For a total of $181.00 made out to the PA Elks State Assoc. The new registration form is available to download on line from our PA Elks website. STOP!!!!! And PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE FINE PRINT THAT EXPLAINS ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN ORDERING YOUR PERSONALIZED PLATE. The fine print gives you specific information. Once you have done this - then, complete sections A, D & E and mail this form ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK for $171.00 (made out to the PA Elks State Assoc.) Send the completed and signed application PLUS your check to: Teresa M Black Elks License Plate Coordinator PO Box 1255 Somerset, PA 15530 As a reminder, regular Elks License plates remain available at an increased cost of $43.00 per plate. Checks should again be made payable to the PA Elks State Assoc. THESE LICENSE PLATES CAN NOT BE PERSONALIZED. Complete sections A & D then mail the application and check to the same address above. Issuance Fee - $34.00 Dept. of Corrections - $6.00 Elks CP Legacy - $5.00 For a total of $45.00 made out to the PA Elks State Assoc. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at (814) 444-1954 (Elks office) or 814-279-1285 (cell) or paelksgb@gmail.com. Thank You, Teresa M Black PA Elks State Assoc. Special License Plate Coordinator

Pictured is Lenny Crilley Exalted Ruler presenting the check to Jean Bressler. On September 5th the Tyrone Elks Lodge # 212 presented food from a food drive at the lodge, and a check for $2000 to the Tyrone Food Bank.

Carlisle Elks Lodge #578 proudly presented a check for $10,000 to Carlisle C.A.R.E.S., with funds raised from the Lodge’s annual golf outing held on June 13th at Cumberland Golf Club. Carlisle C.A.R.E.S. plays a vital role in the community by providing emergency shelter, resources, and supportive services to individuals and families who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Accepting the check on behalf of Carlisle C.A.R.E.S. were Executive Director Beth Kempf and Development Director Justin Lee. Pictured (L–R): Justin Lee (Development Director, Carlisle C.A.R.E.S.), Andrea Price (Elk Trustee), Beth Kempf (Executive Director, Carlisle C.A.R.E.S.), Jane Shryock (Golf Committee), Eric Shryock (Golf Committee), Brad Smith (Elk Trustee), and Rick Price (Golf Committee).

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks welcomes our 2025-26 Grand Exalted Ruler, Bryan R. Klatt, at our July 2025 National Convention in Kansas City, MO.

PDF's Available in Members Only -> Helpful Resources -> Hoop Shoot Highest Scorer Girls Carrigan Price - Girls 8-9 Columbia/Middletown #1074 - 23 Points Highest Scorer Boys Hutton Brown - Boys 12-13 Wilkins #577 - 23 Points 2025 District Finals Emile J. Brady State Team Award West Central – 120 Score Anthony Shae, Director 2025 PA Hoop Shoot Finals Event Images

Clearfield Elks presented a check for $1,000 to the Clearfield Area Agency on Aging (Mature Resources) for the Blizzard Box program which provides meals when weather prohibits the delivery of Meals on Wheels. The program was used frequently this past winter season. Funds were provided as part of the Gratitude Grant obtained from the Elks National Foundation. Shown are Susan Williams, ENF Co-Chair; April Calvello, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator for the Agency; and Les Mann, ENF Chairman.

Clearfield Lodge presented a check for $2,000 to Keystone Family Alliance to help support foster families in Clearfield County. KEYSTONE FAMILY ALLIANCE aims to support foster families through a variety of means. They aim to educate, motivate, and equip every Christian in the state of Pennsylvania on the needs of orphans and vulnerable children. The Alliance bridges the gap between the desperate need of the child welfare system and the community. Agencies and caseworkers struggle to find new foster and adoptive families to meet the current, overwhelming need. Keystone Family Alliance mobilizes Christians from around Pennsylvania. For some, it is registering to meet tangible needs of foster, adoptive, and biological families through our online portal, Gateway. For others, it is serving on an engineered Care Community to support a local family for a year. For churches, Keystone Family Alliance provides the framework and support to help churches successfully recruit families to care for children in their communities to become these much-needed placement homes. Funds were provided through a Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. Shown are Susan Williams, ENF Co-Chair; Bobbi Johnson, Keystone Family Alliance area coordinator; and Les Mann, ENF Chairperson.

Bridgeport Elks Lodge #714, delivering Welcome Home Kits to Veterans moving out of shelters to their own places with the help of Philadelphia VA & their HUD-VASH Dept.  The kits are made up of an array of home supplies that the veteran selects from the list of needs. There is no single reason why a veteran is homeless. In addition to the complex set of factors influencing all homelessness- shortage of affordable housing, unemployment or job insecurity, health or family emergencies- a large number of displaced and at risk veterans live with lingering effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse, which are compounded by a lack of family and social support networks.   Our Elks pledge "So long as there are veterans, the Elks will never forget them." We take that pledge one step further and promise service to our nation's veterans and military members with a special focus on service to those in need.