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Good thing for a lodge to do. Trouble is that it comes so soon after the changing of the leadership, it is hard for the new ER to manage and do everything else. consequently, you need some PER's with some time to orchestrate this event. With so many PER retread's, most lodges (ours included) just don't have the manpower.

The Mission Viejo Elks recently presented their annual Youth Appreciation Awards to several boys and girls who excelled in scholastics, sports and scouting during the past twelve months.

The Tracy Elks Club's latest effort to help youngsters get into sports included a little coaching this summer from the golf pro at Old River Golf Course. This was the third of four week-long youth golf clinics hosted by the Elks and Old River. Curtis Matsuno, who teaches at Old River and coaches players as they prepare for top amateur tournaments, said he's learned that a lot of families want to get their kids into the sport. It started modestly enough when "Spanky" Rathjen, former Grand Exalted Ruler of Lodge 2031,

The Dover Elks Lodge will be hosting a series of special events to honor the youth of our community. The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) is a national organization committed to recognizing the accomplishments of our young people. This year the Lodge will be awarding over $16,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in the area.

Sounds like a pretty cool sports banquet

President Roosevelt's home lodge.