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Drug Awareness ZOOM Meeting
 Attention State Drug Awareness Chairmen Please make every attempt to get the following information to the Lodges in your State and especially to the Lodge Drug Awareness Chairmen and all Elks who appreciate the hard work all the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks do to educate our children about the dangers of illegal drug use and the abuse of legalized drugs. YES, YOU GUESSED IT! THE DAP “OPEN SHOW” IS BACK! The DAP “OPEN SHOW” is a traditional celebration held at every Grand Lodge Convention on Tuesday the last full day of the convention. An average of 500 Elks on their afternoon off attend this event and love every minute of it. The Directors have decided that because of the G/L Convention being cancelled we were going to do the 2020 Open Show on Zoom and everyone, up to a 1,000 members can Zoom in and watch this never forgettable show of just what the Elks Drug Awareness Program is all about. You will feel the passion of the State Chairs and the National Directors and be amazed by the talent of the guests who choose to come in and help all of us do what is right for our kids. If you are a real believer in the Drug Awareness Program you will not miss this opportunity to learn even more about it. I also guarantee you will enjoy every minute of the Open Show. You will hear from a former DEA agent who was the recipient of the Enrique Camarena Award and was instrumental in bringing the Elks Drug Awareness Program into a meaningful relationship with the DEA. In addition, Sean Fearns who is the Demand Reduction Coordinator of the Drug Enforcement Administration will inform us of the latest drug trends. You will hear about the latest video being produced by Robert Sabouni, who has produced all our comic books and all our award-winning video’s. You will see the winning video done by a high school student, who hails from New York. Ray Lozano who is the Spokesperson of the DAP will present a program and discuss the options the DAP Speaking Tour. Ray always gets everyone fired up even more. In addition, you will meet for the first time a young lady who may join the Speaking Tour. Her name is Heather DiBlasi from New Jersey and I am confident you will enjoy her presentation. You will see a new program being developed by Eddie a true friend of the Elks that when the program is completed by Eddie and the manual is ready to go thanks to John and Donna McEntire it will help every classroom in the U.S. There is more but this should be enough. The program will last two hours. You are encouraged to reach out to all lodges and send the information on how to join the meeting. Below is the link to the Open session One more thing. The Directors have arranged that a national known figure who is a huge fan of the Elks and The Elks DAP has agreed to Zoom in as well. This person will inspire you to do the right thing and do what we do best. Educate our kids and parents alike about the dangers of Drug use and abuse. Please notify State Association officers, and anyone you know in law enforcement and educators about the Open Show and the possibilities. Take advantage of the opportunity and join the meeting. The following is the information to access the ZOOM meeting: Topic: DAP Open Session Time: Jul 25, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98817932977?pwd=cjRwSm9NSGFoZW93N0hHcFA0WmRxdz09 Meeting ID: 988 1793 2977 Passcode: 476629 One tap mobile +13126266799,,98817932977#,,,,,,0#,,476629# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,98817932977#,,,,,,0#,,476629# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 988 1793 2977 Passcode: 476629 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aevqCbIbOP Sincerely: Kent Gade Kent Gade Director – Elks National Drug Awareness Program |
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Our Mission
to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
Our Goal
Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up.
Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children, Veterans and community needs.
