Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 2477 » Scholarships http://www.elks2477.com/blog Let's Do It ~ E.R. Harry Brockwell Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:33:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 DDGER Greg Metzgus Homecoming http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/12/21/ddger-greg-metzgus-homecoming/ http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/12/21/ddger-greg-metzgus-homecoming/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:44:31 +0000 KiraW http://www.elks2477.com/blog/?p=446 On December 9th with over 100 guests in attendance our lodge welcomed home our own DDGER Greg Metzgus. A prime rib dinner proceeded the message given by Greg, and Boy Scouts presented the colors. You’ll also note that PER Don Booker won the Basket of Spirits – one of the major fundraisers for our scholarship [...]]]> On December 9th with over 100 guests in attendance our lodge welcomed home our own DDGER Greg Metzgus. A prime rib dinner proceeded the message given by Greg, and Boy Scouts presented the colors. You’ll also note that PER Don Booker won the Basket of Spirits – one of the major fundraisers for our scholarship program headed by Rick Herrera.

Pictures courtesy of Jerry Serota

]]> http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/12/21/ddger-greg-metzgus-homecoming/feed/ 0 Elks Hoop Shoot 2009 http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/12/21/elks-hoop-shoot-2009/ http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/12/21/elks-hoop-shoot-2009/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:31:22 +0000 KiraW http://www.elks2477.com/blog/?p=439 Taking place November 14th, the Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest is the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks Lodges. More than three million boys and girls, ages 8-13, will participate this year. The Elks “Hoop Shoot” highlights the Elks commitment to America’s youth. From the millions of youngsters [...]]]> Taking place November 14th, the Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest is the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks Lodges. More than three million boys and girls, ages 8-13, will participate this year. The Elks “Hoop Shoot” highlights the Elks commitment to America’s youth. From the millions of youngsters who participate and advance through local, district, state and regional competition, six national champions are named — one boy and one girl in each of three categories: ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed on a plaque at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Parents accompany contestants throughout the competition. The parents of finalists at the state, regional and national levels attend the competitions as guests of the Elks.

Here you’ll see participants from this years event in Thousand Oaks.

Pictures courtesy of Jerry Serota


]]> http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/12/21/elks-hoop-shoot-2009/feed/ 0 PER BBQ http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/09/13/per-bbq/ http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/09/13/per-bbq/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:06:24 +0000 KiraW http://www.elks2477.com/blog/?p=274 The end of August saw the final BBQ of the month headed up by the PER’s as it falls to them when there is a 5th weekend in the month. A portion of the profits during this BBQ helps support the scholarships that Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 2477 provides to high school students in our [...]]]> The end of August saw the final BBQ of the month headed up by the PER’s as it falls to them when there is a 5th weekend in the month. A portion of the profits during this BBQ helps support the scholarships that Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 2477 provides to high school students in our local schools. As you can see from the pictures – there’s plenty of sumptuous food and everyone has a great time. The next one will be happening on October 31st so before you don your costume for the evening – bring the family down, have a wonderful meal and help support your community!

Submitted by Kira Wagner
Pictures courtesy of Jerry Serrota

DDGER Greg Metzgus PER Johnny D'Ambrosio PER David Naccaratto Best Ribs in Thousand Oaks PDDGER PER Tom Ryder ]]> http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/09/13/per-bbq/feed/ 0 Youth of Today – Leaders of Tomorrow http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/05/11/youth-of-today-leaders-of-tomorrow/ http://www.elks2477.com/blog/2009/05/11/youth-of-today-leaders-of-tomorrow/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 04:38:08 +0000 jserota http://www.elks2477.com/blog/?p=91 Americanism Essay - Brian Barry 2nd Place Girl Scout Gold Recipients Americanism Essay - Jack Powell 3rd Place Scholarship Winner Kyle Johnson Americansm Essay Winner Monica Boedigheimer 1st Place

The first week in May is Elks Grand Lodge Youth Appreciation Week. Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 held its Youth Appreciation honoring Scholarship Winners, Girl Scout Gold Recipients, Eagle Scout honorees and Americansm Essay Winners.

A free spaghetti and meat ball dinner was provided for the 75 families before the presentations and awards ceremony.

Grant Thisle awarded Monica Boedigheimer a $1,000 savings bond for her Americanism Essay. Brian Barry was second $500 Savings bond and Jack Powell was third.$250 Savings Bond

Rick Herrera, Chairman conducted a vigorous re-cycling program to fund the scholarship winners and they were :

Girls:    Nadia Safaeinili    $750            Boys:    William Allison    $750
             Rebecca Gray    $600                           Kyle Johnson    $600
            Rebecca Wong    $500                           Michael Paul    $500

Those that applied and did not win were awarded $100 for their efforts.

The Past Exalted Ruler’s Assoc. in memory of the Frank Rindone donated to the first Place Winner $300, Second Place Winner $200 and third Place Winner $100.

 

Submitted by Jerry Serota

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