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: Kevin Blosser kevinsconstructioncoalton@yahoo.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 r.kolanko@comcast.net Central District: Curtis Beard curtisberd@icloud.com South District: Richard Maack maackdad@aol.com |
Drug AwarenessDrug Awareness can be incorporated into all youth activities. Remember to display your Drug Awareness Banner at all events. Materials and items are available upon request. Items include: literature, pencils, rulers, gliders, balls, coloring books, crayons, wrist bands, etc. The Elroy costumes are located in the drug awareness trailers. Red ribbons promoting drug awareness are available for distribution in October. >>MORE
Committee Chair
Kenneth Kormendy | 304-920-1841 kkormendy1@comcast.net District Representative: North District: Marty Haynes houseofhaynes@msn.com Central District: Jeff Barnhart jbarnhartinsure@aol.com South District: Jackie Barlow ndjkbarlow@gmail.com 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
J.B. Phillips | 304-299-0037 roadbiker315@gmail.com District Directors: North District: J.B. Phillips roadbiker315@gmail.com Central District: Kevin Blosser kevinsconstructioncoalton@yahoo.com South District: Daniel Goheen, Sr pkgo@frontier.com Teenager of the MonthThe senior (12th grade) and junior (7th and 8th grade) Teen of the Month/Year Program is designed to recognize well rounded students that excel in academic, extra-curricular and community service endeavors. There are three stages of judging beginning at the Local Lodge (September 1 - May 15), advancing to the District Level (May 25 - June 15) and culminating at the State Convention in August. Students' applications are scored using a unified scoring matrix that is consistent across the three judging levels. The state level final judging is performed by four higher education professionals that are not Elks members. Our goal is not only to recognize academic performance but to also recognize students who excel outside the classroom and within their communities.
Committee Chair
Bill Verelst | 304-670-7644 billverelst@yahoo.com District Chairs: North District: Shane Kisner srkisner@gmail.com Central District: Clydene Mason ClydeneMason@gmail.com South District: Walter Ice wsice@aol.com |