Youth Activities Public service is an integral part of being an Elk. In keeping with this tradition, Elks create and participate in many programs to better their communities and demonstrate that Elks Care. Elks Share.
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State Major Project
Americanism Essay ContestA program of the Elks’ Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee, this contest is for students in 5th through 8th grades to promote patriotism among young people. Students are asked to write an essay based on a question or theme provided by the Lodge. Essay length is not to exceed 300 words. Deadline for submission to your District Chair is December 18. American flags are presented to participating classrooms.
Committee Chair:
David Webster | 304-417-3283 David.Webster@bankwithunited.com District Chairs: North District: James L ”Jay” Perkins, Jr. jayperkins2@yahoo.com Central District: Brendon Walsh, walsh02@gmail.com Martin "Marty" Kimball,mkimball999@hotmial.com South District: Jamie Webster jamie.webster@alcon.com Soccer ShootPrepare for local, district, Soccer Shoot Competitions in September. The State Soccer Shoot will be held in early November at the Elite Center in Parkersburg. Work with local Physical Education teachers at elementary and middle schools to promote events and increase participation.
Committee Chair/Advisor
James McIntyre, Jr. | 304-652-8368 mcjimintyre@frontier.com District Directors: North District: Daniel Duffy weirduff@aol.com Central District: Curtis Beard curtisberd@icloud.com South District: Richard Maack richard.maack@apgpoly@aol.com |
Drug AwarenessDrug Awareness can be incorporated into all youth activities. Remember to display your Drug Awareness Banner at all events.
ScholarshipsMost Valuable Student Scholarships are available for any graduating senior and are due to the Lodges in December. Legacy Award Scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks members are due on-line in February.
Committee Chair
Nanci Hovermale | 304-671-4321 nan9hov@gmail.com Advisor: Paul Carper, Jr. | 304-993-2200 pmcarper@hotmail.com District Chairs: North District: Bill Verelst, Jr billverelst@yahoo.com Central District: Michael Livesay m-livesay@hotmail.com South District: Jamie Webster jamie.webster@alcon.com |
Hoop ShootA basketball free throw program for youth ages 8-13. Preparations for local, district, and state Hoop Shoot events begin in October. Work with local Physical Education teachers at elementary and middle schools to promote events and increase participation.
The Hoop Shoot is free to all participants. Committee Chair/North District Director
J.B. Phillips | 304-299-0037 roadbiker315@gmail.com Central District Director Kevin Blosser | 304-642-5566 kevinsconstructioncoalton@yahoo.com South District Director Daniel Goheen, Sr. | 304-522-0947 pkgo@frontier.com Teenager of the Month |