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You’ve seen June Gunter’s name in the Sanford Elks Lodge’s newsletter countless times. As a matter of fact you’ve seen it so many times for the hours and hours of volunteer work she has done for the Sanford Lodge, I’m sure many of you thought she was a member. Well, that’s not the case. Not until now anyway. On January 25th, 2012 the members of Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 elected June Gunter to become a member of our Lodge by initiation. This was truly a historical moment for our Lodge as June is the first female member ever elected into membership of Sanford Elks Lodge #1679. June is scheduled to be initiated into our order on February 22nd, 2012. Please plan to attend this meeting and welcome June into our Lodge. 

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Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl Party (Feb. 5, 2012) – Mark it on your calendar now! This year we will continue on our tradition of member participation pot luck. Everyone please bring your favorite dishes on Super Bowl Sunday. Even those that are not football fans have always came for a good time and fellowship.

Elks Club Pickers

The Elks Club Pickers will be playing on Friday, February 17th at 7:30. Come on out. We promise a good time will be had by all!

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Read the December newsletter for a complete list of events in December.

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NC Elks Cookbook Fund Raiser

The NC Elks are selling cookbooks to raise money for the NC Elks Charitable Trust.

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When you give to the Elks National Foundation, you’re doing more than funding the Elks National Drug Awareness and ”Hoop Shoot” programs. You’re doing more than supporting the Community Investments Program and providing Emergency Educational Grants to the children of deceased or totally disabled Elks. You’re doing more than maintaining the Elks Veterans Memorial.

You’re doing all that, and you’re supporting Elkdom in your state.

During the 2010-11 Lodge year, the Elks of North Carolina donated $84,805.15 to the Elks National Foundation. This year, the Foundation will give back the following:

	State Charities Grant: Special Projects Grant: Bonus Grant:	$49,010.00 $48,660.00 $19,460.00
your state’s major charitable project, as well as other philanthropic projects. Portions of these grants will also support your state’s Drug Awareness Program, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot and educational programs.

	MVS: Legacy Award:	$32,000.00 $16,000.00
We will award a total of 8 “Most Valuable Student” scholarships to high school seniors from your state. (Click here to check out your recipients.) In addition, we will award up to 4 Legacy scholarships to children, grandchildren and stepchildren of Elks. (Click here to check out your recipients.)

	National Veterans Service Commission:	$10,140.00
These funds will help them provide aid and comfort to hospitalized veterans.

 Grand Total: $175,270.00

That’s a ratio of 2.067 for every dollar the Foundation received from your state last year.

Since inception in 1928 through March 31, 2011, the Foundation has granted a total of $4,017,757.54 to your state, compared with your state’s total donations of $3,154,442.06. That’s a ratio of 1.274 for every dollar the Foundation has received from your state.

Please consider giving your gift today! Click “here” to donate online.

The State Association will conduct an Orientation/Leadership Seminar for each Lodge’s newly and to be elected Exalted Ruler, Secretary, other officers and interested Elks on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Greensboro Lodge #602, 2201 West Cornwallis Drive, 336-288-5100. All Lodge officers are encouraged to attend and all others are welcomed.

The Seminar will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2011 and will conclude by 4:00 p.m.

The purpose of this Seminar is to help the newly elected officers be informed about their responsibilities and how to make a plan for a successful year. We suggest that you bring all new officers and trustees so the teamwork will begin early for your Lodge.

A lot will be going on in addition to the seminar. PGER Jack Frost will be in attendance and meeting with many Elks. Bill Peloquin will be meeting briefly with his new committee chairman as President Hood will be following up on loose ends. The Trustees will be in attendance & assisting with the program, DD’s and newly recommended DD’s and also the, current & nominated District VP’S will be conferring and participating. This will be one of NC Elks most action packed days of the year. A “Dutch” Lunch will be served.

Last year’s Conference was the best attended yet (146), but we want to have every Lodge represented with at least the Exalted Ruler, Secretary and as many other Officers and members as possible to attend.

We again plan to have the entire program that will be presented on a flash drive along with as much general information as possible, such as: Officers & Directors, Program and Project Manuals, Lodge program guides, By-Laws, and GL Statutes.

Information, updates, and agenda will be posted www.ncelks.org prior to 2/19/11.

We want to see you there!

NCSEA Leadership/Training Seminar Committee

D. Steve Gunter, Chairman – Email sgun@windstream.net – [919] 776-2961

Blayne Turner – Email bturner12@bellsouth.net – [828] 693-5363

Teddy Acton VP East – Email tacton@atmc.net – [910] 579-0174

Terry Rodabaugh VP East Central – Email tcr9@bellsouth.net – [919] 847-9614

John A. Hulla, Jr VP West Central – Email jah0989@bellsouth.net – [704] 509-4137

All Hill VP West – Email mah707@hotmail.com or mahill@apac.com – [828] 692-4200

Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 held its annual Hoop Shoot on January 13, 2011 at 6:30 in the Central Carolina Community College gymnasium.  The winners of this event will advance to the district level competition which will be held in Raleigh at the end of January.

Our local winners were:

8-9 Girls: 1st Bryonna Gray, 2nd Reagan Davidson

8-9 Boys: 1st Cameron Cox, 2nd Thomas Harrington

10-11 Boys: 1st Jake Owen, 2nd Evan Wells

12-13 Boys: 1st Chris Grant, 2nd Jory Perkins

Thank you to the following members and guest that helped with this event:

Carl Bryan, Vince Wenger, Scott Pace,  Christian Wenger, Mark Tyler, Steve Johnson, D. Steve Gunter, Steve Gunter II, Norman Brewer and Kevin Clearly.