Erie Lodge 67 and Marine Corp League

 Erie Lodge #67 PER’s awarded (2) $1,000.00 general higher education scholarships to one student entering their freshman year and one student entering their sophomore year.  The students were tasked on the application to select a local nonprofit charity, research that charity and advocate for their cause.  In the spirit of benevolence, each student was provided a $500.00 donation, on behalf of Erie Lodge 67, to hand to their charity.  Kasey Kensill was the freshman winner, advocating for the Veterans Miracle Center, Erie.  Emily Edmonds was the sophomore winner advocating for The Anna Shelter, a nonprofit, no kill shelter for needy and neglected animals..  An awesome job was done by all that applied, and the Lodge is very proud and wishes them all the best in their next chapter of higher education.

Pictured left to right:

Mike Wheeler PER, Jim Law PER, Emily Edmonds, sophomore scholarship winner, Ruth Thompson, Director Anna Shelter, Terry Witherow PER, Scott Sieb PER, Kasey Kensill freshman scholarship winner, John Hornaman Board Member Veterans Miracle Center, Erie.

 Erie Lodge 67 held their annual Family Outing picnic on Sunday July 16th.  Lodge members brought covered dishes and the Lodge prepared smoked pulled pork and chicken.  

This event raised $900 in fundraising events that will support PA Elks Home Services Program and ENF equally. 

Erie Lodge performed the annual Flag Day ceremony outdoors on our back patio area on Wednesday, June 14th.  Erie Lodge was honored to have member and  Retired Brigadier General Donald "Mac" McIntosh as our guest speaker.  General "Mac" tied his 30+ years of military service and his love for "Old Glory."  His speech was insightful and very moving.  Erie Lodge 67 was also honored and very proud to have youth from the Erie Rams Basketball team to present the flags of our history.  The ceremony was attended by over 40 Lodge members.

Pictured Brigadier General Donald "Mac" McIntosh

 Erie Lodge 67 utilized the ENF CIP Beacon and Spotlight Grants for $6,000 along with an additional fund-raising donation from the Lodge of $8,000 for a total of $14,000 to the Erie Meals on Wheels Veterans program.  These donations provided the opportunity to move 7 Veterans from the waiting list to active delivery status.  Each Veteran will receive a nutritiously prepared meal 7 days a week for a full year.   These Veterans are between the ages of 55 and 90 and are homebound.  With past donations from the Erie Elks 67 we have moved 30 Veterans to the active delivery status.

Pictured left to right:

Becky Feronti, Esteemed Leading Knight, Fran Milkowsi, Exalted Ruler, Jennifer Hoffman, Executive Director Erie Meals on Wheels, and Brian Sheridan, Board President, Erie Meals on Wheels

Erie Lodge 67 held our third annual Jim Feronti Lodge member and guest golf outing benefiting PA Elks Association State Major Home Services project.  Over $9,000 was raised by the very generous 104 golfers, hole and tee sponsors and various raffles.  A huge shout out to all those who volunteered, by planning, working the outing and those who played, made this event a huge success-Thank you all.