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What's happening at the Lodge? At the meeting last night we had the absolute pleasure of presenting a donation check to Little Daisy's Closet (LDC). This donation was a "Gratitude Grant" - we applied to Grand Lodge for this award based on the positive work LDC accomplishes for the community. The grant donation helps LDC continue their good work and allows us to show how Elks Programs (Elks National Fund) gives back to our communities. In the picture above is John McCrae of LDC (left), and Joe Bowman, Exalted Ruler (elect) on the right.

Our winners from our state shoot represented Pennsylvania at the Mid-Atlantic Shoot which was held in York PA on March 2nd. Where they competed against the state champions from New Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, DC and Kentucky. The team scored a total of 389 points during the event and won the Mid-Atlantic Soccer Shoot Championship for the 3rd year in a row. The winners in each age have advanced to the Virtual National Championships that will be determined later this year.

Chuck Souders, Lodge Esquire, presented the Elks JROTC Achievement Ribbon and Certificate at the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps awards ceremony today. The ribbon & certificate is to recognize Cadets that have proven him or herself to be a true leader in Academic Achievement, as well as Community Service Projects, and who maintains the highest standards of performance in all fields of endeavor.

Bellefonte Elks “So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” Today was a good day, five Welcome Home Kits were picked up by the Veterans Multi-Service Center. The kits contained microwaves, coffee pots, toasters, kitchen supplies, bathroom supplies and bath towels. Pictured is Veterans Chairman Rick Hoffman, along with James Fedele, Case Manager and Dustin Kinley, Administrator from the Veterans Multi-Service Center. Great job!!

Welcome Home Kit #3 delivered to Franklin. Bedroom set, couch, chair and so many items! Pete and Linda Sauvigne, Frank Makosky and Kelly Klingel Kelley.

Veterans Committee Chair Marion Marosevitch and Exalted Ruler, Patrick Paralis presented Luke Malonis, Director of St. Hedwigs Villa with twelve $100.00 gift cards from. Gerrity's Market for each of the 12 residents of the Villa which supports homeless Veterans. $1000.00 of the money came from a freedom grant and $200.00 from the Lodge.

60 Families Served at this event. As Americans are struggling for basic needs, they are appreciative and thankful for the food & essentials they received today. We are blessed as Elks to be able to help with the use of our Beacon Grant to help those families out. March 10th, 2024 we will be doing it again at 10 AM at 494 Ford St. in front of the Elks Lodge. Brotherly love is strong in Bridgeport! Thanks to all the Elks who came out to help today & a few residents who also donated to this event.

This Holiday Season, State College Elks #1600 chose to support the Youth Service Bureau's Stormbreak Shelter, donating $240 to the facility. Shown here accepting the donation from Elks Trustee Tony Sapia (left) is the Youth Service Bureau's Stormbreak Shelter's Vanessa Barronner (right).

The Clearfield Lodge presented a donation of $2,000 to the Salvation Army of Clearfield thanks to a grant from the Elks National Foundation. Thank you to all the Elks that participated in the red kettle campaign this past season! Shown are Lodge ENF Chairman Les Mann; Major Stanley Newton of the Salvation Army; and Susan Williams, Lodge ENF Co-chair.

“I destroy homes, tear families apart – take your children, and that’s just the start. I’m more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold – the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold. And if you need me, remember I’m easily found. I live all around you, in schools and in town. I live with the rich, I live with the poor, I live down the street, and maybe next door. My power is awesome – try me you’ll see. But if you do, you may never break free. Just try me once and I might let you go, but try me twice, and I’ll own your soul. When I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie. You’ll do what you have to just to get high. The crimes you’ll commit, for my narcotic charms, will be worth the pleasure you’ll feel in your arms. You’ll lie to your mother; you’ll steal from your dad. When you see their tears, you should feel sad. But you’ll forget your morals and how you were raised. I’ll be your conscience, I’ll teach you my ways. I take kids from parents, and parents from kids, I turn people from God, and separate from friends. I’ll take everything from you, your looks and your pride, I’ll be with you always, right by your side. You’ll give up everything – your family, your home, your friends, your money, then you’ll be alone. I’ll take and I’ll take, till you have nothing more to give. When I’m finished with you you’ll be lucky to live. If you try me be warned this is no game. If given the chance, I’ll drive you insane. I’ll ravish your body, I’ll control your mind. I’ll own you completely; your soul will be mine. The nightmares I’ll give you while lying in bed. The voices you’ll hear from inside your head. The sweats, the shakes, the visions you’ll see. I want you to know, these are all gifts from me. But then it’s too late, and you’ll know in your heart, that you are mine, and we shall not part. You’ll regret that you tried me, they always do. But you came to me, not I to you. You knew this would happen. Many times you were told, but you challenged my power and chose to be bold. You could have said no, and just walked away. If you could live that day over, now what would you say? I’ll be your master; you will be my slave. I’ll even go with you when you go to your grave. Now that you have met me, what will you do? Will you try me or not? It’s all up to you. I can bring you more misery than words can tell. Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell.” Signed DRUGS