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A lighter, a sharpie marker, even a baseball cap. These unsuspecting items can be used to hide drugs. This was the message on Tuesday when West Shore-Harrisburg Elks Drug Awareness Committee held its first ever pilot class and demonstration on "How To Search Your Child's Bedroom". The event was sponsored by the West Shore-Harrisburg Elks Drug Awareness Committee (DAC) and local Law Enforcement. The event was free and open to the public. Becky Arnold of Dauphin County Probation Services, Juvenile Division, staged a portion of the Elks ballroom to mimic a child's bedroom. Business neighbor, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture supported the event by not only providing the furniture but also moving it into the ballroom. Becky Arnold demonstrated a bedroom search and educated parents and guests on what to look for, how to search a room and the various types of vessels and places teens use to hide drugs. Arnold also illustrated different types of suspicious behaviors. Dr. Sarah Kawasaki, Division Director of Addiction Services at Penn State University College of Medicine, also participated in the event and took questions from participants. The Drug Awareness Committee at West Shore-Harrisburg Elks is chaired by Bill Tauriello, Lodge Esquire. Bill and the committee members see this event as a pilot and hope to expand upon it. The event was covered by local news teams ABC 27 and CBS 21. https://www.abc27.com/local-news/carlisle-west-shore/hiding-places-for-drugs-can-be-in-your-childs-bedroom-midstate-officials-are-warning-parents/ https://www.local21news.com/news/local/parents-are-drugs-in-your-house-tonight-heres-where-your-child-may-be-hiding-them Please see the Press Release and Flyer below.

Posing in front of the practice board provided through an Elk National Foundation Grant are a few of the eighty-nine shooters who competed in Oakmont Elk’s Soccer Shoot!!!

Shown with the newly purchased equipment, from left to right, are Bellefonte Elks Head Trustee Cathy Hoffman, Fire Department member Clay Phillips, Fire Department member and EMT Connie Holt, Bellefonte Elks Trustee and Garver Fund Manager Dale Moore, Fire Department Chief Peary Schmoke, Fire Department treasurer Scott Leaper, and Bellefonte Elks Trustee Patrick Corbett. Every day, caring people and organizations partner with expert community-based providers, to deliver much-needed support and services. To that end, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge # 1094 recently donated $3,500 to the Pine Glen Fire Company, with which the Fire Company purchased numerous potentially life-saving tools and equipment. The grant was derived through the Bellefonte Elks Garver Fund, and will be used to provide fire and rescue services for residents of Burnside Township and surrounding communities.

The 9th year for the Tyrone Elks hosting Freedom Camp for Wounded Warriors at Camp Anderson. Everyone had a great time, and enjoyed the good weather. The Tyrone Elks want to thank Camp Anderson and Bald Eagle Sportsman for their support in making this event a great success.

Shown from left to right are: Elks Trustee and Garver Fund Manager Dale Moore, Elks Head Trustee Cathy Hoffman, EMS member John Stoltzfus, EMS member Devin Horn, Elks Trustee Patrick Corbett, Elks Exalted Ruler Terree Michel, EMS member Jill Lemke, EMS member Samantha Grieb, and EMS member Mike Reese. Ever vigilant to its role as a supporter of community outreach, Bellefonte Elks Lodge # 1094 recently pledged $1,900 in support of new communications equipment for the Bellefonte EMS. These funds were derived through the Bellefonte Elks Garver Fund.

Shown here is PER Ray Holsing, as he applies his fund-raising skills at the Bellefonte Elks booth at the Grange Fair. Since 1963, the Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program has been helping to improve the quality of life for thousands of children and adults throughout Pennsylvania. This Program provides support and advocacy services to individuals of any age who have developmental disabilities, and all at no cost to the client. To that end, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge # 1094, through its fundraising efforts at the 150th Centre County Grange Fair raised $6,730 in support of the Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program.

Pictured from L to R are: Jonathan Small, Senior Warden; Anna Roos, Elks Inner Guard; Diane Twist, Elks Exalted Ruler, and Jonathan McNelis, Elks NC District VP. On September 11, 2024 the Philipsburg Elks Lodge #1173 presented a $2,000 check to the St Paul’s Episcopal Church as part of the Elks Spotlight Grant to help with their free community luncheons they provide monthly.

BPOE #319 and members of Monroe County Joint Veterans Honor Guard remember September 11, 2001

Thank you to the Bloomsburg Elks Lodge #436 for donating $12,500 to Camp Victory to support the operation of Camp Echo and Camp HERO. 💙🙌 Camp HERO is a camp for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and Camp Echo is a camp for children with heart disease. The Bloomsburg Elks said that they support these Camps because “they are so important to the people that come here and it’s a great opportunity for them,” stated Elks Member, Jack Pollard. Committee Chairman for the Elks, Dewey Evans, noted, that Camp Victory truly is a “special camp for special kids…that is what this is all about.”

Shown left to right, Christopher Smerbeck, Elks’ Trustee William Asbury, and Elias Zeiders State College Elks Lodge # 1600 Trustee William W. Asbury recently attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Elias Zeiders and Christopher Smerbeck, members of Boy Scout Troop 245. For his Eagle Scout service project, Eli worked with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), to manage the construction of a double-panel information kiosk, which holds information about the trail, wildlife, and potential dangers for hikers. The kiosk is located at the trailhead in Rothrock State Forest. Eli’s Scout leadership positions include Webmaster, Troop Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Historian. In addition, he earned 25 merit badges. Chris’ Eagle Scout Project consisted of creating a cookbook, specifically using non-perishable food items, and donating the food and cookbook to the local Food Bank. His leadership roles included Senior Patrol Leader, Webmaster, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Historian. Chris earned 24 merit badges. The State College Elks presented each new Eagle Scout with a U. S. Flag and an Elks’ Eagle Scout Certificate. The Elks congratulates Eli and Chris on this outstanding achievement.