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December 21, 2009 in Blog, elks 2477, Elks Lodge 2477, Elks Scholarships
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
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December 21, 2009 in Blog, elks 2477, Elks Lodge 2477
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
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September 13, 2009 in bar-ba-que, Blog, elks 2477, elks activities, Elks Lodge 2477, Elks Scholarships
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
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May 11, 2009 in Blog, Elks Lodge 2477
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
