Savannah, GA, Lodge hosted a Father-Daughter Dance for more than 150 scouts from the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and their fathers. The event featured dancing, desserts, and beverages. Pictured are scouts Kristen (left) and Laura Ragan with their father, PER Thomas Ragan.
York, NE, Lodge members participated in a ceremony held by the local Lions Club for more than 100 fifth-grade students from area elementary schools. Lodge members, with the help of scouts from Boy Scout Troop No. 174, displayed each historic US flag and the POW/MIA flag and briefly explained the history of each flag.
Tahoe/Douglas, NV, Lodge held a Sock Hop fund-raiser and raised more than $1,600 for the state major project, Safe Haven, which provides shelter to abused and neglected children. More than 80 people at- tended the event, which featured dinner, dancing, and music provided by a DJ.
Nashua, NH, Lodge held two High School Football and Cheerleaders Banquets for students from Nashua South High School and Nashua North High School. Between the two events, more than 375 football players, cheerleaders, school officials, coaches, and lodge members attended the dinners. Lodge members also gave away three basketballs and three soccer balls at each dinner.
Edison, NJ, Lodge members distrib- uted 19 dictionaries to third-grade students at St. Matthew School. The
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Oak Lawn, IL, Lodge donated 55 coats to seven schools to be given to needy children in the first through eighth grades. Pictured at Columbus Manor Elementary School are (from left) Illinois Elks Association Coats for Kids Program Chairman Charles Keenan, social worker Janine Dudad, ER Gregory Collins, and Chaplain Patricia Carstens.
lodge also donated two dictionaries to the school library.
Howell, NJ, Lodge members presented a certificate to representatives of the Ramtown-Howell Volunteer Fire Company in recognition of the com- pany’s service to the community.
Lacey, NJ, Lodge held a Community Heroes Appreciation Ceremony. About
25 first responders and guests enjoyed dinner followed by an awards cer- emony. Lodge members presented certificates to representatives of seven local emergency services organizations and made a donation of $200 to each of the organizations.
New Brunswick, NJ, Lodge members awarded $1,000 scholarships to students Brandon Kingsley and
GL State Associations Publication Contest I Winners T
HE RESULTS of the 2011–2012 GL State Associations Publication Contest I have been announced:
5-Star Winners ★★★★★ Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas,
Maryland/Delaware/District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York 4-Star Winners ★★★★
Alaska, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
3-Star Winners ★★★ Connecticut, Louisiana
Congratulations and thank you to all state association editors who submitted entries for this year’s contest. We commend you for your dedication and efforts. All awards will be forwarded to your state associations for presentation at a state association convention.
Gary T. Schenk, Member GL Lodge Activities/State Associations Committee M A Y 2 0 1 2
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