Americanism
The Elks are Americanism. Our support of projects and charities help promote many people in all areas of life.
Flag Retirement
When an American Flag has served its purpose, becomes frayed and torn, there is a specific retirement service to honor Old Glory. The Elks performs this service annually. If you have flags that need to be properly retired, please contact the office the links below.
Veterans
The Veterans Dinner will held November 9, 2024 at the Lodge. More info will be emailed and posted here.
We work with the Servant Center in Greensboro, NC to help the men move into their own homes. We provide Welcome Home Kits. These kits include all the necessary items to set up their new homes.
We are committed to these Veterans to help stop homelessness.
We are involved with the Adopt-A-Vet program and have placed a Vet in the Hero Center in the area.
We are looking forward to working with the new VA Nursing Home in Kernersville, NC when it opens soon.
"So long as there are Veterans, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them".
FROM THE SERVANT CENTER IN GREENSBORO
"Thank you for a wonderful brunch for the residents/graduates from Servant House. All I heard was what a good time they had, they enjoyed the food and were surprised that someone would do so much for them.
Your kindness continues to make a difference in these men's lives.
Thank you!"
American Essay Contest
5th-6th-7th-8th Graders
The topic for the 2022-23 Americanism Essay contest is “What is your American Dream?” For this year there are four separate divisions rather than just 2 divisions previously. Division 1 is 5th graders, Division 2 is 6th graders, Division 3 is for 7th graders, and Division 4 is for 8th graders. These essays will be judged at the local Lodge, with the top three being forwarded to the district, the top three from district being forwarded to the state level, and the top three from state being forwarded to Grand Lodge for evaluation. Monetary awards will be awarded at each level. The essay length is not to exceed 300 words. The essay must be written or typed by the entrant. The essay must be submitted to the local Lodge by December 15, 2022.
If any teacher in the 5th thru 8th grades would like to have their students participate, please contact me,
Peter Breidenbach, and I will send them the forms and directions for entry.
Drug Awareness Program
Largest Volunteer Drug Awareness Program in the Country
Elks National Drug Awareness Program is the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States.
Parents or teachers who would like more information about drug use in children and how to talk to children or students should go to elks.org click on Elks Programs at the top of the headers and then click on Drug Awareness, click on Teen Zone or Kids Zone and you will find videos dealing with drug use.
There are also lesson plans for teachers that may want to use for their classes. There is also advice on how to talk to children about not using drugs.