West Virginia ElksJune 2018 Newsletter of the WV Elks Association Volume 1, Issue 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

State President 2018-2019

Walter Ice, State President----------pg. 1

Final Words PSP John Penn----------pg. 2

West Virginia State Officers----------pg. 2

State Sponsors Message-------------pg. 3

GER June Message--------------------pg. 4

Law & Safety Recognition -----------pg. 4

WVEA Assists KY Shootings----------pg. 5

Veteran News-------------------------pg. 6

ENF Grant Events------------------pg. 7-8

Past Elks Events----------------------pg. 9

Hoop Shoot -------------------------pg. 10

Soccer Shoot ------------------------pg. 10

Drug Awareness Program-----------pg. 11

Award Winners ---------------------pg. 12

Upcoming Events--------------------pg. 13

News Editor Info---------------------pg. 13

West Virginia Elks State PresidentWalter Ice 2018-2019

I want to sincerely thank the members of the WV Elks Association in bestowing upon me the privilege to serve as your State President for the 2018-2019 Association year. It is an honor I will truly take to heart. It is an awesome feeling to be celebrating our 110th Anniversary at the same time we are celebrating the 150th

Anniversary of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. We have made great strides in our Lodges over the past 110years and have made great contributions to our local communities,to the Veterans and to the Youth that we serve. My theme for theyear is “Increasing Commitment in Elkdom”. We have got to findways in our Lodges to instill in our members the desire to Increasetheir Commitment to their Lodge and to Elkdom in general. We alljoined Elks for a special reason. Many Elks members have becomecomplacent and they have forgotten why they joined; but worst,many have forgotten what we do. The sense of Pride in many ofour Lodges is dwindling. In this our 110th Anniversary Year, weneed to reflect on the past, but speak words of encouragement andexcitement for our future.

You, as a member of this organization, are the most importantperson in Elkdom. You and you alone can make the biggestdifference in your Lodge. Each of you can become an ambassadorof change in your Lodge. If you become that member to step upand increase your commitment in your Lodge, it becomesinfectious. It’s like casting a stone in water, creating ripples. Let’sget others caught up in the ripple effect and create tidal waves inincreasing our commitment in our Lodges for the betterment of ourState Association.

As an incentive to getting our members to Increase theirCommitment in Elkdom, each of the Exalted Rulers have received apacket of ICE buttons – “I’m a Committed Elk” button to distributeto their members that go above and beyond the call of theirNORMAL responsibilities throughout the year and to acknowledgethe increase in their commitment to their Lodges. I ask that themembers who receive these button to wear them at Elk functionsto help stimulate conversations about the button. During my Statevisits to your Lodge, it is my intention to talk with the memberswho are wearing their “I’m a Committed Elk” button to ascertainwhat they did to deserve it. Likewise, I will be asking others, whythey won’t step up, increase their commitment, and earn thebutton to help their Lodge.

Be that Committed Elk by “Increasing Commitment in Elkdom”!!!

West Virginia ElksAssociation

Officers 2018-2019

PRESIDENT: Walter IceVP SOUTH: Archie BrackensVP NORTH: Bill VerelstVP CENTRAL: Dennis HayesSECRETARY: Howard Boyd Sr.TREASURER: J.B. PhillipsSERGEANT-AT-ARMS: R Lee DumontIICHAPLAIN: Stanley TeetsINNER GUARD: KathrynO’ConnellTILER: Clydene MasonORGANIST: David McClurePARLIAMENTARIAN: DonaldStokesPROTOCAL: Richard RominoHOUSING CHAIRMAN: HowardBoyd Sr.

TRUSTEESJames McIntyre

Darry HarrisJackie Barlow

Roger KirkpatrickJohn Penn

LIAISON OFFICERSNorth District: Donald Stokes

Central District: William LambertSouthern District: Robert

Stevens

DISTRICT DEPUTIESNorth District: James Perkins, Jr.Central District: Louise HayesSouth District: Bernice Brackens

DISTRICT DEPUTY ESQUIRESNorth District: Wayne Martin

Central District: MargaretKrueger

South District: R.H. “Sonny”Mathews

GRAND LODGEState CLMS Coordinators:Ashley Martin & William RosenNational Housing Chair: HowardBoyd, Sr.Area 4 Member Board of GrandTrustees: Jeffrey MillerNational Hospitality Chair: HeidiK. Hubbard

CONGRATULATIONS TOTHE OFFICERS ANDSTATE PRESIDENT!!

Parting Words from PSP John Penn

It has been an extreme honor and pleasure to have served the 19Lodges and ~6000 WV Elks members during the 2017-2018 year.While I have always felt comfortable walking into any Lodge in thestate of WV, your love and respect have only deepened during thispast year and made it even more comfortable for me to enter yourLodges. Thank you to everyone who had a role in my life in thepast year.

I am looking forward to my continued affiliation with the WV ElksAssociation and expect to be visiting you all in the future.

Sincerely and fraternally,

John H Penn

President 2017-2018

Bill Verelst, Vice President Central

Brother and Sister Elks, As members of one of the greatest philanthropic and patriotic fraternal organizations in existence today, our belief in our chosen mission is paramount to our success. Many of our paths in life have been filled with different twist and turns. However, it

is our belief in the virtues of Elkdom that have lead usa all to our Lodge Homes.Some of us serve our Lodges as Officers and Committeepersons,while we all serve as ambassadors to those whom reside in ourcommunities. It is our service to our communities that marks ourplace in the Fraternal world. However, it is our unwaveringcommitment to those less fortunate then ourselves that marks ourdistinction. For this reason, I am asking all West Virginia Elks totake a moment this summer and take part in a Lodge functionwhich includes your community, a veteran or youth organization.Or better yet come and enjoy a few hours with the youth at ourCamps. Not only will you be fulfilling your commitment as an Elk,but you may just feel the expansion of your heart a bit. In closing Iwould just like to thank all of you for taking on the responsibility ofmembership and service to our communities as we embark on oursecond 150 years as a force for good within our communities.Bill Verelst Jr, Vice President North

Resourceful Links:

Elk Links:WV Statehttp://www.wvelks.org/Elks Nationalhttps://www.elks.org/Morgantown Websitehttp://www.bpoelks411.org/

In The News:Veterans:http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2018/03/wheeling-elks-club-urges-community-to-observe-vietnam-veterans-day/DAP National PosterAwarded:http://www.wvva.com/story/36695011/frankford-elementary-student-wins-national-award

Helping Harvey Victims:http://wtov9.com/news/local/local-elks-lodge-helping-harvey-victims

Children’s Festival:https://www.therecorddelta.com/article/2017-childrens-fest-truck-fest-appeal-to-kids

Energy Express/Snack &Pack:http://www.wboy.com/news/harrison-county-elks-provides-grant-to-energy-express-program_20180524222850/1197269577

Hoop Shoot:http://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/community/2018/01/on-to-state-competition/

Upcoming Events:State Golf Tournament:http://www.wvelks.org/Programs/Golf%20Committee/2018/WV%20Elks%20Open%20Tournament/Golf%20Registration%202018.pdf

Senior Golf Tournament:Elks821@gmail.com

San Antonio Convention:https://www.elks.org/convention/default.cfm

Sponsor’s Message

This year is the 150th Anniversary of Elkdom. There is nobetter time to spread the word of our Order's good works. Tohelp do this, the Elks National Foundation offered a$1,500.00 Anniversary Grant to each West Virginia Lodge inorder that the Lodges could do more in their communities innew and meaningful ways. I hope your Lodge received one ofthe grants.

The Foundation recently announced the good news that inorder to get a jump start on the next 150 years of Elkdom,the $1,500.00 Anniversary Grant will be offered again in2018-2019 to each West Virginia Lodge. Our Lodges willcontinue to have the option to supersize an already existinggrant project or submit a stand-alone application. See yourLodge's Grant Coordinator for details.

We have established a rich heritage over the past 150years. Did you know Clint Eastwood and Jim Cramer areElks? Other prominent members are Generals MacArthur,Patton and Eisenhower.

Are you aware John Kennedy, Gerald Ford and Franklin D.Roosevelt were Elks? Sports legends Babe Ruth, MickeyMantle and Yogi Berra were members. Hall of Fame memberHonus Wagner belonged to Carnegie Lodge, near Pittsburgh.Vince Lombardi was a member of Green Bay Lodge No. 259.

A rich heritage indeed. A heritage each of us can be proud ofafter 150 years. Let's keep it that way as we begin the next150 years.

Fraternally,

Lester C. Hess, PGER West Virginia Sponsor

Civic Duty centers on Flags and Father in JuneMessage from Grand Exalted Ruler Malcolm J. McPherson Jr.

June is here, and with that, I am just one month shy of finishing this journeywith you. Until then, there’s still time before your Lodge breaks for thesummer to find ways to fulfill my theme of Strengthening ElkdomThrough Community Awareness, especially with Flag Day and Father’sDay.

Allegiance to our country’s flag has been a requirement for every ElksMember since our inception. When the Grand Lodge designated June 14 asFlag Day in 1907 and made the occasion a mandatory observance for allLodges in 1911, the holiday became an even more important day in ourcountry’s history. President Harry Truman, an Elk himself, recognized June14 as a national observance of the flag in 1949, and ever since, allAmericans honor the flag on this day.

I hope you participate in Flag Day services at your Lodge this year and I encourage you to welcomeall members of your communities, Elks or not, to these events. Take a moment to reflect on thevalues our country’s flag stands for as well as remember all the men and women who have servedand continue to serve it. As Elks, let’s be proud of the role our leaders before us have played inmaking Flag Day such an important day for this remarkable nation.

Father’s Day on June 17 is a time for Elks to remember our organization’s founding fathers, as wellas all fathers in our Lodges and communities. Take some time now to plan a brunch, game night,or other event to show your appreciation for the dads that do so much for their families and yourLodge.

For those of you I’ve yet to visit on this journey, what will you do to honor flags and fathers thismonth? I can’t wait to experience the great things you are working on to support my theme andour shared Elks values. I’ll see you in San Antonio next month for my last moments as your GrandExalted Ruler. I’m looking forward to celebrating all that we have accomplished this year andwelcoming a new year of leadership to Elkdom.

Law and Safety Recognition

Now in its 26th year, Martinsburg Elks Lodge 778continues to annually recognize men and womenfrom Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties,for excellence and outstanding service.According to Exalted Ruler, Nanci Hovermale,this event is truly a highlight among the Lodge’smany community activities each year. This year’skey speaker was William J. Powell, U. S.Attorney for the Northern District of WestVirginia. Seventeen recipients were awarded abeautifully engraved plaque and theircommanding officers provided testimonials oftheir outstanding service. Among those receivingawards this year were members of the WV StatePolice, Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent

Crimes Task Force, tri-county Sheriff’s Departments, 167th Airlift Wing of the WV Air NationalGuard, FBI, United States Marshals Service, Veterans Affairs Police Service, Berkeley CountyCentral Dispatch, the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Eastern RegionalJail of WV and officers of the Martinsburg City Police and Fire Departments.

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WVEA Assists Victims of the Marshall County Kentucky High School Shooting

Pictured (L-R) KY Elks Association President Charlie Cunningham, KY Special District Deputy Greg Willis,WV Elks President John Penn, and Marshall County Elk Ken Hooper.

WV Elks Association Assisting the Kentucky Elks AssociationFrankfort, KY, February 24, 2018: During the Kentucky Elks Association (KEA)annual convention in Frankfort, Kentucky, West Virginia Elks Association (WVEA)President John H Penn presented a donation of $1,000.00 from the WVEA to the KEAto benefit the victims of the Marshall County Kentucky high school shooting where twostudents were killed by a high school shooter in the high school and 18 other studentswere injured on January 23, 2018.

Killed in the attack were Bailey Nicole Holt, 15, who died at the scene, and PrestonRyan Cope, 15, who died later at a trauma center. Bailey Holt’s uncle was a memberof the Paducah Lodge #217, while Preston Cope’s uncle was a member of the MarshallCounty, KY Lodge #2707. Preston Cope was also a former participant of the MarshallCounty Lodge #2707 Hoop Shoot. In addition to the two deceased teenagers, 18other students were injured during the shooting event, making for a major impactupon the Marshall County community. Marshall County Elks member Ken Hooperimmediately jumped into action to organize assistance from the Elks to those affectedby the tragedy. The WVEA was pleased to return the favor of the KEA, which haddonated to the WVEA when floods ravaged the southern WV region in 2016.

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Veterans- Never Forgotten

Warwood resident Pat Duffy neverserved in the U.S. military, but his dadand three brothers did. A case ofrheumatic fever prevented Duffy fromputting on a uniform when he wasoriginally called up during the Bay ofPigs under President John Kennedy’sterm in office. However, Duffy hasalways had his heart in honoringveterans. As patriotism chairman atWheeling Elks Lodge 28, he nevermisses an opportunity to honor thosewho have served and who are currentlyserving our country via the military.

On Thursday, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Duffy invites area veterans to stop in at Main StreetBank in downtown Wheeling for refreshments, fellowship and a chance for him and his lodge to saythanks to the men and women who served during the controversial war.“I never pulled an American flag across a desert, or up the mast of a ship, but I will always

carry the flag in my heart,” Duffy said.National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served andsacrificed. Between 1964 and 1975, West Virginia provided the most troops per capita in the countrywith 36,578 Mountain State residents serving during the Vietnam War. Filmmakers Ken Burns and LynnNovick’s documentary “The Vietnam War” made for PBS last year, makes note that a disproportionatenumber of African-Americans were taken from inner cities across the country as well as many “poorWest Virginians.” Duffy said many Vietnam veterans were not treated kindly as they returned fromduty. Many Americans believed the war to be unnecessary. Protests were held across the country, witha heavy presence of protesters in Washington, D.C.Combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam on March 29, 1973. The war involvedfive U.S. presidents and 500,000 U.S. military personnel. The war took 58,000 American lives. Mostwere drafted into service. U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., introducedlegislation in 2017 to honor Vietnam Veterans with a day on the anniversary of the withdrawal ofmilitary units from South Vietnam. President Donald Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Day Acton March 28, 2017, calling for U.S. flags to be flown on March 29 for those who served.

http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2018/03/wheeling-elks-club-urges-community-to-observe-vietnam-veterans-day/

State of WV Veterans of the Year 2017-2018Congratulations and thank you for your dedication and commitment to the Elks Veterans Programs. Elkmembers like you, continue to be a positive influence in the care of our nation’s veterans.

Male Veteran of the Year: Donald Stokes, Sistersville Lodge 333 volunteers with the ClarksburgVeteran Administration Hospital.

Female Veteran of the Year: Nanci Hovermale Martinsburg Lodge 778 volunteers with theMartinsburg Veterans Administration Hospital.

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Grants- Making a Difference

Robotics: Harrison County Elks presented 1 part of a 2 part Promise grant to Big Elm Elementary. ThePromise grant was used to promote an educational environment with being able to host CarnegieScience Center on "The Road". Big Elm was able to use the funds to hold a two days of instruction;Carnegie was able to bring "Humans vs. Robots, where students were able to master the binary code,perform tasks without using their fingers and program a robotic car. Then to complete the program,students were able to enjoy the "Digital Planetarium", allowing the students to; Blast off through spaceand time with a new digital planetarium! Discover how powerful software and an HD projection makesour portable, inflatable dome more immersive for learners than ever before. Experience the extremeweather and geological features of the Solar System's many planets and moons, then rocket beyondthe Sun to witness wonders of the universe such as nebulae and black holes. Finally, watch for familiarcelestial bodies as they shifted from day to night-time sky, highlighting objects the students could seefrom their own backyards. Special thanks to Principal Julie Mancini, and staff of Big Elm Elementary forallowing the Harrison County Elks to bring this program to the school!

Energy Express:A summer academic program was in need of funding inorder to continue serving students in Marion County.Energy Express of the WVU Extension Service providesreading instruction for children in low-income and ruralcommunities. The six-week session also includes twomeals each day and bags of food to take home on theweekends. Since cuts to the program Harrison CountyLodge stepped up to the plate by applying the Beacongrant to help with this program. The grant will provide160 kids with snack packs during the summer monthswhich will help families in need.http://www.wboy.com/news/harrison-county-elks-provides-

grant-to-energy-express-program_20180524222850/1197269577

Elkins lodge treated the WV Children's Home tobowling, pool and pizza. Volunteering was Stan Teets,Glenn Jones, Phil Isner, and Joshua Collier.

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Grants- Making a Difference

The Lewisburg Lodge 1758 is using the Impact grant for the “The Rainelle CommunityGathering”, it provides a monthly meal and an opportunity to have the community receive updatedinformation regarding community needs. These meetings allows the Elks to be engaged with, informed,and hear from the community. This gathering also enables the community to come together after thedevastation of the June 2016 flood and allows the Elks to be part of the long term recovery of the area. Peggy Crowder, from Lewisburg Lodge, schedules the topics of discussion, facilitates the discussionwith the community, assists with serving meals to approximately 80 community members and helpswith the outreach of to another approximately 20 off-site community members. Some of the topics ofconcern expressed during the gatherings are addiction recovery, using local foods and farmers market,and flood recovery assistance. Some examples of speaker’s were The Western Greenbrier MinisterialAssociation, RISE WV Disaster Recovery Program, testimonials of drug addiction and where to getassistance, etc.

Buckhannon Elks Lodge supported theircommunity through the Upshur ParishHouse. The monies were used to assistthe homeless in their community.

ENF Grants at work in Upshur County!Pictured from (L-R): Donna Matthewsand ENF Grants Coordinator

Just for Kids meal was served at the Greater Wheeling SoupKitchen sponsored by a grant provided from ENF andWheeling Lodge 28. The menu consisted of turkey/dressingrolls, roasted potatoes and baked carrots as well as a fruitand a vegetable salad, deserts and assorted drinks.Volunteering their service was Ted McKeets P.E.R. and DaveJohnston, other Elks present which braved the bitter coldwere David Robinson P.E.R., Caitlin Rodocker and SteveRodocker

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Buckhannon Lodge 1736 initiated three generationsof the Hyre Family, ceremony performed by ERMichael Livesay. That is truly amazing and a night toremember!

Pictured (L-R) Front Row:Craig, Carly, and Ray Hyre

Back row: Brent and Dirk Hyre

The Martinsburg Elks Lodge 778 held the second Garry M. VanMetre Memorial Trout Derby in May atthe Poor House Farm. Approximately seventy children, parents, and grandparents braved the rain tocatch approximately 150 fish. Every child received a prize for the fish caught and was served lunchdonated by the Trout Derby coordinators Donna and Earle Lightner and grill master Curtis Smith.

Unfortunately there was no girl winners this year for snagged fish. Best dressed, age group 4-8,Mya Fairfax at 4 years old and the other 4-8 girls were Miranda Fair Fax, and Riley. For the girls 9-12Makayla Pettett caught a nice golden trout, other participants were Lexie Jordan, and Baylee Readon.

The boys 4-8, First place with 4 fish was Trenton Milburn, he was awarded a gift of his choice.2nd is Ben Gosnell, 3rd Jacob Sims. The boys 9-12, First place belongs to Jordan Mouser who not onlycaught 4 trout but he also caught the biggest trout in our twenty years, weighing in at 4lbs 19 ½inches. 2nd Calum McClung, 3rd Hunter White, and Andrew Milburn caught the first golden trout andreceived a gift card from Sheetz. All children received a choice of tackle boxes, rods, basketballs, soccerball, footballs, and other gift cards. In attendance was cub Pack 37 from Hedgesville. The Trout Derbycommittee would also like to thank all the volunteers including the National Drug Demand Reductionagency.

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Hoop Shoot News

WV Elks Hoop Shoot Results (Grand Prize Winners Only)8-9 Yr old Girls: Delaney Gray (Huntington Lodge #313)8-9 Yr Old Boys: Dominick Brockman ((Huntington Lodge #313)10-11 Yr Old Girls: Madison Sturgeon (St Mary’s Lodge #1701)10-11 Yr Old Boys: Ethan Blackburn (Huntington Lodge #313)12-13 Yr Old Girls: Casey Ticich (Wheeling Lodge #28)12-13 Yr Old Boys: Gage Raschella (Buckhannon Lodge #1736)

SOCCER SHOOT RESULTSUnder 8 Girls Samantha Hudson 3rd Wheeling #28Under 8 Boys Isaac Welling 5th Wheeling #28

8-9 Yr Old Girls Kayla Sellers 2nd Parkersburg #1988-9 Yr Old Boys Anthony Bertagnolli 5th Parkersburg #19810-11 Yr Old Girls Dakota Ann Mundell 2nd Mannington #38810-11-Yr Old Boys Drake Dyer 6th Huntington #31312-13 Yr Old Girls Olivia Toland 3rd Mannington #38812-13 Yr Old Boys Tristen Brogan 5th Parkersburg #198

Northern District Hoop Shoot

At the Elks Northern District Hoop Shoot held in St. Mary’s, W.Va., TeddyGlyptis, left representing the Weirton Elks Lodge No. 1801, came awaywith First Place in the 8-9-year-old division. Glyptis will head toCharleston for the W. Va. Elks State Hoop Shoot at Capital High Schoolon Feb. 3. Also representing the Weirton Elks was Carson Lauttamus,who finished third in his age group. With Glyptis is Owen Berisford whoplaced second and represented the Wheeling Elks Lodge No. 28.

http://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/community/2018/01/on-to-state-competition/

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Drug Awareness Program

The Harrison County Elks Lodge #2875 is trying to eradicate drugsat the WVU women’s basketball game.Elroy the Elk was IN THE HOUSE!!!!

Olivia Warfield, from Frankford Elementary, was presented with a certificate, awarded $300 in cash,and will have her poster on the DAP coloring books nationwide. She also had the opportunity to meetElroy the Elk. Ken Kormendy, head of the State Drug Awareness Committee presented the awards.Lodge members handed out bags of drug awareness information for the children upon dismissal.Thanks to Phil Reed, Bernice Brackens, and Ken Kormendy for being part of this awesome event!

http://www.wvva.com/story/36695011/frankford-elementary-student-wins-national-award

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Award Winners

JOHN PENN received a FOUR star recognition by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee best StateAssociation Website Contest. If you haven’t visited the website you should, John is excellent at keepingit up to date with current news and events. http://www.wvelks.org/

Gary Bechdolt, Exalted Ruler, from Morgantown Elks #411 received a FIVE star recognition by theGrand Lodge Fraternal Committee for the best Local Lodge Website Contest. Take a minute and visitMorgantown’s website, Gary does a fantastic job! http://www.bpoelks411.org/

Jack Bennett received another FIVE star recognition by the Grand Lodge in the competition for thebest State Association bulletin, West Virginia Elks. This is the highest rating a State Association canreceive for publication. All West Virginia Elks are proud of you. Thank you for all the years of service asEditor of the Newsletter and enjoy your retirement with your toes in the sand!

Greg Conger received an award for the Elk of the Year of the WV Elks Association at the CanaanConvention. He certainly deserved this high honor. All of the Elks at the Sistersville Lodge 333 andthroughout the state are proud of you!

Nanci Hovermale from Martinsburg Lodge 778 was awarded Officer of the Year of the WV ElksAssociation at the Canaan Convention. She certainly deserves this award for going above and beyondher officer duties. Congratulations!

Peggy Crowder from Lewisburg Lodge 1758 received an award for the Citizen of the Year from theWV Elks Association form Lewisburg Lodge 1758. She is highly involved with the rebuilding of theWestern Greenbrier Valley after the devastating flood in the area in June 2016.

NATIONAL AND STATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: The WV Elks State Scholarship Committee hasannounced its National and State winners for this year’s Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest.Wheeling Lodge is honored to have three recipients. Morgan Glass, a Senior at Wheeling Park HighSchool, has been named a National winner and will receive $1,000/year for four years. In addition,Nathan Blair and Daniel O’Leary, both Seniors at Wheeling Central Catholic High School, have beennamed State winners and will each receive a one-time award of at least $1,000 from the WV ElksAssociation. Congratulations to Morgan, Nathan and Daniel!

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Upcoming Events

WV STATE ELKS GOLF TOURNAMENT June 14-15Lewisburg will be hosting the state golf tournament for 2018.

Practice Round, (make Tee Time) Thursday June 14th

Tournament, (make Tee time) Friday (flighted) Saturday June 15th-16th

Dinner: Friday 6:30pm – Wood McCue Banquet Room Entry Fee: $120.00 (1) Dinner Guest $145 (2) Dinner’s

http://www.wvelks.org/Programs/Golf%20Committee/2018/WV%20Elks%20Open%20Tournament/Golf%20Registration%202018.pdf

San Antonio National Convention JULY 1-4Remember to pre-register for this event. It should be a good one to celebrate 150th year.*Info can be found on the national website*https://www.elks.org/convention/default.cfm

MAJOR STATE PROJECT CAMP JULY 18-22, JULY 23-27Support the WV Major State Project, have your lodge sponsor a night at the camp!Stop by and spend time with campers, it is a great event!Interested in helping? Contact Taffy Robertson 808-779-4855 princesstaffodill@yahoo.comRick Romino 304-363-2292 raromino@aol.com

WV ELKS SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 17-19Come out for this annual event, sure to have a good time.Tournament at the Elks Willow Wood Country club in Hinton WW.Contact Hinton Lodge 821 for more info. Elks821@gmail.com

Remember!! Observe Flag Day June 14

DEADLINE FOR FALL/WINTER NEWSLETTER SEPT 20, 2018NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Ronna Reed, Lewisburg Lodge 1758Please submit information, preferably in Microsoft Word format or comments:Phone: call or text 304-445-6597 email: msronna67@yahoo.com

A special shout out to Jack Bennett for all his help during my transition into Newsletter Editor. Thanks~

Advisor: Lester C Hess Jr PGER, Wheeling Lodge 28