To our Great Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ENF Chairman Challenge winners . . . . . . . 2

ENF News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Memorial Service Program C . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Community Service & Image Contest B . . . 3

Educate your legislators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Playing cards for veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler

June activities perfect for involving community

GrandSecretaryBryan R . Klatt

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http://www.elks.org Care — Share June 2009 Volume 44 • No. 11

To All District Deputies, Exalted Rulers, Officers and Members:

Soon a quarter of the 2009-2010 Lodge year will be behind us and the question is, are you and your Lodge ahead, behind or on schedule for a successful year. As I mentioned last month, now is the time to assess where you are and make any adjustments. If you haven’t done that yet, don’t wait any longer! Do it now to ensure that everything is being done to offer our programs to your community, as well as achieving growth and operational stability in your Lodge.

June is busy with many State Conventions, with everyone getting ready for the National Convention in Portland, and, of course, every Lodge conducting the mandatory Flag Day Celebration and hopefully a Father’s Day tribute.

Flag Day and Father’s Day are perfect for involving the community in what your

Lodge does as a patriotic and community-oriented organization. It is the perfect time to show your interest and devotion to your community, country and family. Seize these opportunities to build a stronger relationship with your community and Members.

Your Lodge remains in a unique position to help your community, as well as your own membership. Lodges generally are well established and staffed with caring Elks. They are perfectly positioned to be of great support to their communities and Members.

This is particularly true with today’s uncertainty we are experiencing nationwide.

Reach out to your membership and community and determine what your Lodge can do to help. You certainly can continue to provide economical social opportunities for your Members, as well as a friendly facility to gather for support, discussion and possible examination of opportunities. Show your membership your concern for their well being and your Lodge’s willingness to be there for them.

Do the same thing for your community and use your membership to help. Make your facilities and the expertise of your membership available to your community. Reach out and make your Lodge a leader in community support. Be a rallying point for your Members and community.

Thank you for your continuing efforts to Grow Elkdom and make our Order shine during these difficult times.

by CharLeS TrinOwSki Jr.Committee Member

When we think of Public Relations we think of newspapers, magazines, television, radio, posters and photographs. These forms of media still do exist and have provided much of the Public Relations in the past.

However, a new age of communications is rapidly approaching, and will probably eliminate some of our old standbys.

Newspapers are cutting back on their staff and copy. Some newspapers have gone all digital copy. There are many papers that are ceasing to exist in these troubled economic times.

The world is now technologically different, and we are in an era of new methods of communicating with one another. The world is leaving those unwilling to accept change sliding back into isolation.

The future of Public Relations and the future of securing new Members both need a

reorientation. The people who are potential Members read newspapers less and less. They go online and get their news from their computers. The Postal Service is cutting back on employees and contemplating delivery only five days a week. Email can send the same letters and other documents much faster and at less cost. Fewer homes have wired phones. Many people only have cell phones that receive email and other news.

As of this writing, more than 1,400 Lodges had filed their Annual Report via the Chicago Lodge Membership System. On behalf of Grand Lodge, I thank you for this.

A couple of observations, CLMS back-up data needs to be sent to Grand Lodge every two weeks if not sooner. Any data change should be forwarded after each session.

Observation #2 – If your membership total is lower than CLMS, you must send me a copy of the last page of your Active Membership

Roster, which shows your total as of March 31, 2009. With this I could make corrective changes.

Observation #3 – After submitting your Annual Report Page 1, go into your Lodge Setting page and change the starting date and membership total. Many Lodges have not done this, and problems will occur as we go forward. Again, thanks for your diligence in enabling this new program.

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Grand LodGe americanism committee

by rOnaLd a. hawkinSCommittee Member

On the 100th anniversary of the Continental Congress in June 1877, the Stars and Stripes was adopted as our official flag. With great enthusiasm, many American citizens desired to participate in waving our flag.

Not until 1916 did President Woodrow Wilson proclaim Flag Day as a national celebration; however, it was not officially recognized until 1949 by President Harry Truman. George Washington once said of our original flag, “We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty.”

Every day when our flag is viewed, we must think of what our forefathers had to

Elks National Foundation Chairman Challenge Contest Winners

April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009

STaTe aSSOCiaTiOn winnerS

— LOdge winnerS —LodGe MeMbers score

DIVISION 1 — 300 members or less1 Lake Oconee, GA Lodge No. 2849 149 79.5972 Vicksburg, MS Lodge No. 95 119 75.1093 North Shore, NY Lodge No. 1458 242 74.957

DIVISION 2 — 301 to 500 members1 Severna Park, MD Lodge No. 2482 412 62.5532 Canon City, CO Lodge No. 610 347 59.1603 New Braunfels, TX Lodge No. 2279 442 58.219

DIVISION 3 — 501 to 700 members1 Sierra Vista, AZ Lodge No. 2065 667 81.7462 Smithfield, RI Lodge No. 2359 508 69.8373 Arlington, TX Lodge No. 2114 566 63.061

DIVISION 4 — 701 to 1,100 members1 Kingman, AZ Lodge No. 468 865 89.6652 Yakima, WA Lodge No. 318 877 63.3253 Owatonna, MN Lodge No. 1395 869 60.945

DIVISION 5 —1,101 to 1,500 members1 Bristol County, RI Lodge No. 1860 1102 63.2192 Santa Barbara, CA Lodge No. 613 1239 58.3973 Calabash, NC Lodge No. 2679 1149 57.810

DIVISION 6 —More than 1,500 members1 Tacoma, WA Lodge No. 174 3556 49.6002 Green Valley, AZ Lodge No. 2592 2423 46.1553 Greater Wildwood, NJ Lodge No. 1896 2794 45.880

Sa Score

Kentucky 36.40 Rhode Island 35.67 Washington 32.64 Alaska 32.02 South Carolina 31.71

Our potential Members use text messages, email, visit Facebook and Twitter and do not use the more traditional methods to communicate or investigate ideas or potential interests.

We as an Order need to

embrace these new forms of communication and review whether or not some of our traditional methods need to be minimized. If we wait too long we may end up like the dinosaurs in the museum — once mighty and powerful, now extinct.

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could do to get our story out. As you are well aware, the

145th Grand Lodge Convention is being held in Portland, OR, next month. I would like to take this opportunity to invite all of

you to Oregon. There is a lot to see and do in the City of Roses, and all Oregonians will see to it that your visit to Portland will be unforgettable. Look forward to seeing you in July!

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enF news2009-10 Impact Grant

Application – How can your Lodge make an Impact in the community? If you can answer this question, your Lodge should apply for an ENF Impact Grant worth up to $10,000. The 2009-10 application and guidelines are available online at www.elks.org/enf/community and click on Impact Grants. Don’t hesitate, apply today!

Convention News – If you’re going to be in Portland in July, remember to make time for the ENF. We will be holding the Share Your Ideas Seminar, ENF Programs Seminar and Impact Grant Workshop, along with office hours, to answer your Impact Grant questions. And as always, we will be at our booth. Stay tuned to www.elks.org/enf for all of your ENF Convention News!

Salute To Our FlagI salute you our Flag,

The Red, White, Stars and BlueI salute you our Flag,

Colors waving, flying true.I salute you our Flag,

Weathered, tattered or torn.I salute you our Flag

From confrontation born.I salute you our Flag,

Her trials and tribulations.I salute you our Flag,

Her honor and inspiration.I salute you our Flag,

All people in her tapestry;I salute you our Flag,

Our icon of democracy.I salute you our Flag,

For coffins draped beneath her.I salute you our Flag...No evil shall defeat her.I salute you our Flag,

Her beauty, stature and grace.I salute you our Flag,

You could never...be replaced.– By Hank Donnerstag

To our ‘Great Flag’

endure for us as American citizens to enjoy this privilege. Please, as our “great flag” passes, salute it and thank God that we live in one great country. We must continue to remind our elected officials of the importance of outlawing the desecration of our flag.

We will also celebrate our country’s birthday on July 4. Let us look back to the original Independence Day. What courage it took to tell Great Britain that we had enough of their taxation and that we were going to govern ourselves. It took many great individuals and especially, Thomas Jefferson, to compose what is now our Declaration of Independence. It is our country’s assurance of independence and commitment to certain inalienable rights.

Just a reminder, if you are attending the Grand Lodge Convention, stop by our Americanism booth and say “hello.” We can answer your questions and you may get some ideas on how to further our programs in your state and Lodges.

God bless the Elks, God bless our soldiers and God bless America.

Flag bearers needed — Committee Chairman Richard M. Palanzo is looking for three 2009-10 Exalted Rulers, one veteran each of the Air Force, Merchant Marines and Coast Guard, to carry the flag of their respective branch of service, in the Parade of Flags at the opening of the Grand Lodge Session in Portland on Sunday, July 5. They would be asked to wear their military uniforms. First come, first selected. Palanzo may be emailed for information at rick.p120@gmail.com

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Contest B winners

The Grand Lodge, Lodge Activities/State Associations Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008-2009 Elks Memorial Service Program C. Division 1 (Lodges under 301 Members)1. Watertown, MA No. 15132. Saranac Lake, NY No. 15083. Johnson City, NY No. 2821Division 2 (Lodges, 301-500 Members)1. Cohoes/Waterford, NY No. 13172. Des Moines, IA No. 983. Mechanicville/Stillwater, NY No. 1403Division 3 (Lodges, 501-700 Members)1. Catskill, NY No. 13412. Blue Springs, MO No. 25093. Escanaba, Michigan No. 354Division 4 (Lodges, 701-1,100 Members)1. Fredericksburg, VA No. 8752. Hamilton, NJ No. 22623. Oswego, NY No. 271Division 5 (Lodges, 1,101-1,500 Members)1. Garden Grove, CA No. 19522. Ashland, KY No. 3503. Mesa/Buckhorn, AZ No. 2656

Division 6 (Lodges over 1,500 Members)1. Charleston, SC No. 2422. Carlsbad, NM No. 15583. Weymouth, MA 2232

All entries will be displayed at the Grand Lodge Convention in Portland, OR, in July at the Grand Lodge, Lodge Activities/State Associations booth. First-place awards will be presented during the convention session. The Exalted Rulers

or their representatives must stop by the booth to register and receive instructions for the first-place award presentations.

Second- and third-place awards will be sent to their

State Associations for presentation later. Representatives of all Lodges that entered the contest may pick up their entries from Tuesday afternoon through noon Wednesday.

Entries not picked up by noon Wednesday will be discarded. The Committee thanks every Lodge that participated.– Milton L. Swantz Jr., Committee Member

Grand LodGe LodGe activities/

state associations committee

The Grand Lodge, Lodge Activities/State Associations Committee has announced the winners of the 2008-2009 Community Service and Image, Contest “B”. We received a number of outstanding entries, which made the judging very difficult. Our congratulations to the following Lodges on their awards:Division 1 (under 301 Members)1. Cedar Grove, NJ No. 22372. Holbrook, AZ No. 24503. Fountain Hills, AZ No. 2846Division 2 (301-500 Members)1. Hamden, CT No. 22242. Southington, CT No. 16693. Catalina Mountain, AZ No. 2815Division 3 (501-700 Members)1. Simi Valley, CA No. 24922. Escanaba, MI No. 3543. Wickenburg, AZ No. 2160 Division 4 (701-1,100 Members)1. Bullhead City, AZ No. 24082. Coquille Valley, OR No. 19353. Lake Elsinore, CA No. 2591Division 5 (1,101-1,500 Members)1. Carmichael, CA No. 21032. Billerica, MA No. 20713. Salisbury, MD No. 817.02Division 6 (over 1,500 Members)1. Sun City, AZ No. 25592. Lake Havasu City, AZ No. 23993. Green Valley, AZ No. 2592

— Larry S. Shaver, memberLodge Activities/State Associations Committee

Memorial Service Program C

ENF Per-Capita Contest winnersApril 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009

State winners Members donations Per Member1. Nevada 4,957 58,867.10 11.8762. Texas 17,072 172,456.81 10.1023. South Carolina 7,380 72,374.72 9.8074. Mississippi 3,181 29,079.20 9.1425. Alaska 6,784 59,838.19 8.820

Lodge winners Members donations Per CapitaDivision 1 — 300 members or less1. Newport News, VA Lodge No. 315 139 $10,530.74 $75.7612. Florence, SC Lodge No. 1020 153 $10,642.67 $69.5603. Tri-County, KY Lodge No. 2826 44 $2,970.42 $67.510Division 2 — 301 to 500 members1. Asbury Park-Wall, NJ Lodge No. 128 340 $17,998.87 $52.9382. Redondo Beach, CA Lodge No. 1378 385 $17,590.00 $45.6883. Corona, CA Lodge No. 2045 302 $10,230.00 $33.874Division 3 — 501 to 700 members1. Washington DC-Rockville, MD Lodge No. 15 596 $26,245.25 $44.0362. Crestwood, MO Lodge No. 2503 502 $20,220.00 $40.2793. Fremont, CA Lodge No. 2121 555 $18,369.50 $33.098Division 4 — 701 to 1,100 members1. Kingman, AZ Lodge No. 468 865 $24,599.61 $28.4392. Sitka, AK Lodge No. 1662 808 $15,530.00 $19.2203. Ontario, CA Lodge No. 1419 756 $13,806.40 $18.262Division 5 — 1,101 to 1,500 members1. Annapolis, MD Lodge No. 622 1350 $20,308.40 $15.0432. Carmichael, CA Lodge No. 2103 1497 $18,694.95 $12.4883. Arvada, CO Lodge No. 2278 1122 $13,982.50 $12.462Division 6 — More than 1,500 members1. Bremerton, WA Lodge No. 1181 1670 $24,997.53 $14.9692. Greater Wildwood, NJ Lodge No. 1896 2794 $41,169.79 $14.7353. Yuma, AZ Lodge No. 476 1707 $21,807.90 $12.776

by dOnaLd SanSOuSSiCommittee Member

Forty-three State Associations reported participation by Lodges and Members in the 2008-2009 Elks Training Program. A total of 1,369 Lodges and 13,718 Members participated.

Of the 43 State Associations, the following six will receive an award in their respective group at the Grand Lodge convention in Portland, OR in July: Group 1, Arkansas; Group 2, Kentucky; Group 3, Georgia; Group 4, Connecticut; Group 5, Oklahoma; Group 6, California/Hawaii.

Sixteen State Associations reported 100 percent Lodge Participation: Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland/Delaware/District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia. The 16 State Associations will be mailed their awards.

The Grand Lodge, Lodge Activities/State Associations Committee thanks all those States and Members who participated in the program. Special thanks goes to the State Chairmen and their Committees for administering the program, showing that “ Care – Share.”

Elks Training Program awards are announced

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Grand LodGe Government reLations committee

Educate your legislatorsabout our Elks programs

by dwayne e. ruMney, PgerPast Chairman

Elks have a great heritage of service to our community and our fellowman. We have humbly worked to make our communities a better place to live, provide programs and scholarships for our youth and enhance the level of comfort for our nation’s Veterans.

This is especially true as it relates to the committees that care for many deserving Veterans. Spending quality time visiting Veterans is probably one of the most important things that we Elks can do to fulfill our motto: “So Long As There Are Veterans, The Benevolent And Protective Order Of Elks Will Never Forget Them”. Playing cards for Veterans is a program that goes hand in hand with our motto.

The Playing Cards for Veterans program provides playing cards, at no cost to Veterans. Card games are a great method of providing social interaction, mental stimulation and improved dexterity.

Tom Jamison began this program

10 years ago. Tom gathers nearly new decks of cards from riverboats and casinos, which generously donate them to our cause. Elk volunteers make sure that each deck is in immaculate condition and sealed. They also place a sticker with the

Elks National Veterans Service Commission logo on each pack. Over 40,000 decks were distributed last year alone!

The Playing Cards for Veterans Program is an easy way to get your Lodge involved

in helping our nation’s heroes. If your Lodge is planning an event for Veterans, you could make a deck of cards part of a gift package. Playing cards in continuous use have a short lifespan, so give decks of cards to our Veterans often, letting them know that “ Care – Share.”

It’s easy to get free playing cards for our Veterans. Send your request to:

Tom Jamison, ChairmanPlaying Cards for Veterans

Program12102 Chandlerville RoadBeardstown IL 62618-7679

by JaMeS w. MarTSFieLdCommittee Member

Exalted Rulers and State Presidents, have you selected a Government Relations Chairman yet? Hopefully all of you have made a good choice for your Government Relations Committee. That appointment may be one of the most important you have to make, not only for your Lodge, but for every Lodge in your State. You need a Member who is active and can communicate to your Lodge Members, but more importantly, to your local officials and state legislators.

For example, in my home state of Oregon the Government Relations Committee staged a legislative day at the state capital in Salem. The legislature was in session and it gave the Elks a great opportunity to tell our story. Fourteen Lodges were present with table displays, and Members were charged with meeting their legislators. Several charities, such as Elks Children’s Eye Clinic, Hoop Shoot, Public Relations, Meadowood Speech Camp, were displayed. The Drug Awareness trailer was parked in front of the capitol building.

At the end of the day all legislators and staffs were invited to a party. A member of the House of Representatives, who is also an Elk, announced on the House floor that root beer floats were being served by the Elks. The Speaker of the House and Senate President, along with several Representatives, Senators and staff members, took part and had a great time. This was all organized by the Oregon State Elks Association Government Relations Chair, who wanted to ensure that legislators were educated about the Elks and that the Elks were educated about their government. This is just one example of what your Government Relations Committee

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“A good plan executed today is better than a perfect plan executed next week.”

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by riChard J. gOLdnerCommittee Chairman

The Grand Lodge Public Relations Committee announced the second trimester awards for the best photos and best newspaper articles by GL Area. As implied, there are three contests conducted throughout the year with judging conducted in November, February and June. Trimester winners automatically are entered into the national contest with winners to be recognized at the GL Convention in Portland.

Best Image of Elkdom – First-place awards (for photos that tell a story without words) were won by:

Area 1 – Rosemarie Besson, Coventry-West Greenwich, RI No. 2285; “Elks Halloween”

Area 2 – Carol M. Hutson, East Stroudsburg, PA No. 319; “Antlers Visit Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital”

Area 4 – David Deckard, Pontiac-Waterford, MI No. 810; “Elks at Iraqi / Enduring Freedom Monument”

Area 5 – Cindy Duffy, Rice Lake, WI No. 1441; “Elks Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast”

Area 6 – Jerome Skinner, Searcy, AR No. 2247; “Elks Drug

Awareness Booth at Kensett School”

Area 7 – Ron Wisniewski, Sun City, AZ No. 2559; “Elroy the Elk Delivers 1st Grade Holiday Message”

Focus on the Community – First-place awards (for most impressive and effective newspaper articles depicting Elks’ charitable works in the community) were won by:

Area 1 – Springfield, VT No. 1560; “Elks Hoopsters Shine at State Hoop Shoot”

Area 2 – Dover, DE No. 1903; “Elks Club Donation to USO”

Area 4 – Pontiac-Waterford, MI No. 810; “Elks Dedicate Lest They Be Forgotten Memorial”

Area 5 – Fairfield, IA No. 1192; “150 Entries Compete in Elks Contest; 6-Winners Named”

Area 6 – Scottsbluff, NE No. 1367; “Local Elks Hand Out $26K in Scholarships”

Area 7 – Four-way tie: Mesquite, NV No. 2811, “Elks Lodge 2811 Provides Dictionaries To Schools”; Paso Robles, CA No. 2364, “Elks Host Flag Retirement Ceremony”; Prescott, AZ No. 330, “Two PV Winners in Elks District Hoop Shoot Contest”; and Price, UT No. 1550, “Elks Unveil Wall of Honor for Veterans”

The Oregon State Elks Association, Sponsor James W. Damon PGER and local Chairman Lowell E. Hootman, invite you and your state of Elks, spouses and families, to attend the 145th Grand Lodge Session July 5-9, 2009, in Portland, OR.

Set against the backdrop of majestic Mount Hood, Portland combines a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere with friendly, small-town warmth that makes it a natural for tours of all types. Whether in groups or individually, Elks and families

can cruise scenic rivers, stroll through gardens and parks, and shop tax-free in an array of stores and boutiques, then wrap up the day with world-class dining and entertainment.

The Host Committee of Oregon Elks is working to make the convention an unforgetable adventure. Twenty area Elks Lodges will ensure that fun and fellowship will be had by all!

Many suggested tours and tidbits about Portland are available on the Web site http://www.oregonelks-gl2009.com

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by denniS C. CLarkeCommittee Chairman

As you read this article:n Only a little over nine

months remain for the Lodge to sign up new Members and expect to have them initiated before March 31, 2010.

n Members who have not paid their 2009-10 dues are approaching 60 days past due.

Is the Lodge implementing actions to have at least a +1 membership increase during the 2009-10 Subordinate Lodge year? To assess progress toward a +1, use the check list below to evaluate membership program activity to date and identify areas that need to be addressed.

1. Membership goal established

2. Formation of the membership team, which includes the Membership, Lapsation and Interview/Indoctrination Chairpersons and Representatives from the Lodge and Community Activities, and Public Relations Committees

3. Lodge membership plan developed

4. Membership plan shared with Lodge Members on the Lodge floor and in the Lodge

bulletin5. Membership Progress Chart

posted in prominent place in the Lodge

6. Second dues billing sent and personal contact made with Members not dues current (Once 90 days past due the likelihood of collection decreases rapidly)

7. Candidates reported as awaiting initiation on the annual

report initiated and assigned a mentor

8. Applicants awaiting balloting and applications on hand April 1 are moving through the membership process in a timely manner

9. Applications received since March 31 have been read on the Lodge floor and referred to the Investigating Committee

10. Requests for GER Pins and Elks watches and clocks current (Awards for 2008-09 Grand lodge year ends June 15. Each awards also earns entry in the cruise/trip contest.)

If the answer to any of the above was no, the time to take action is now. Refer to the +1 Membership Program brochure for more information or contact a Member of your State Association or the Grand Lodge membership team for assistance.

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PR Contest winners announced

Here are the top three award winners of the National Hoop Shoot Finals held in April in Springfield, MA. Names appear in the order they finished, followed by their scores, shoot-off scores if any and sponsoring Lodges.

8-9 Boys – Oakley Baker, 25-25, 5-5, Albert Lea, MN Lodge No. 813; Ryan Grice, 25-25, 3-5, Gastonia, NC Lodge No. 1634; and Emmett Shell, 23-25, 5-5, Rockland, ME Lodge No. 1008.

8-9 Girls – Tommi Olson, 24-25, Worland, WY Lodge No. 1908; Mary Crompton, 21-25, 5-5, Iowa City, IA Lodge No. 590; Natalie Rethman, 21-25, 4-5; Mercer County, OH Lodge No. 2170.

10-11 Boys – Caleb Stetzner, 22-25, Anaconda, MT Lodge No. 239; Casey Hoggarth, 22-25, 6-10,

Snake River, ID Lodge No. 2807; and Tanner Curtin, 21-25, 22-25, St. Joseph, MO Lodge No. 40.

10-11 Girls – Regan Harr, 23-25, Snake River, ID Lodge No. 2807; Sarah Jacobson, 22-25, 10-10, Fargo, ND Lodge No. 260; and Ashley Holder, 22-25, 9-10, Hamilton, OH Lodge No. 93.

12-13 Boys – Zeb Alford III, 23-25, 74-75, Raleigh, NH Lodge No. 735; Brenden Truman, 23-25, 73-75, St. George, UT Lodge No. 1743; and Jordan Walker, 23-25, 4-5, Portage, WI Lodge No. 675.

12-13 Girls – Karlie Samuelson, 23-25, 23-25, Fullerton, CA Lodge No. 1993; Darby Maggard, 23-25, 21-25, Columbia City, IN Lodge No. 1417; and HaleyMarie Frias, 23-25, 13-15; Chisholm Trail, TX Lodge No. 2659.

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Adventure awaits in Portland

Correction Second- and third-place winners in the Lodge Bulletin Contest D

will not be presented their awards at the Grand Lodge Convention in Portland, contrary to a report in the May Grand Lodge Newsletter. Those presentations will take place at the recipients’ next state convention.