Veterans
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******************************************** Congrats to the Utah State Veterans Home in Salt Lake City! Winner of the Home Depot Foundation $25,000 grant for November 2011
50 Team Depot volunteers from District 53 joined together to enhance the outdoor gathering space at the facility. Volunteers created a garden with paved pathways and planted four fruit trees. In addition, the project included a planting a rose garden, constructing a dog house for the facility dog, and painting a large outdoor mural. The Utah State Veterans Home will receive a $25,000 gift card from The Home Depot to develop access to the adjacent Red Butte Creek. Volunteers plan to build a ramp and a wheelchair accessible landing. The modifications will allow the residents to regularly utilize and enjoy this beautiful area. ************************************* Tintic Lodge made the Elks National Web Page for their support of a Vet in Eureka ********************************************************
Vernal made the list please post as they get a "High Five" for Veterans.
Congrats on making the Elks National Magazine.
*********************************************************** To all State Association National Veterans Service Chairpersons
Our office received a request from Captain Michael P Brabner who is the Commander of a unit serving on the front lines in Afghanistan. He would like to get some creature comforts for his troops, such as DVDs, snacks, and whatever else we can think of. The troops also like to give away coloring books and crayons to the kids in the area to build better relations. They soldiers seem to have enough personal hygiene products, they actually would prefer some snacks.
I know that many Lodges, Districts, and State Associations already have programs in place for sending care packages. Many of your packages are probably already earmarked for certain destinations, and we do not wish to detract from existing programs.
If possible, try to include this troop among those you wish to assist. Captain Brabner is very responsive and will answer any questions you may have. If you have not already taken part in or planned this type of project, send our office an e-mail and we will be glad to assist.
Robert M Hennings, Director Elks National Veterans Service Commission BPO Elks 2750 N Lakeview Ave Chicago, IL 60614
phone: 773-755-4736 fax: 773-755-4737
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Presentation of Lap Quilts created by Cedar City Lodge and $4500.00 donation for new transport cart to the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City on November 9, 2011. ****************************************************
Elk Fundraiser for Transport Carts at the VA Hospital Check with Veterans Chairman at your Lodge for tickets.
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9-11 Ceremony held at Camp Wapiti September 11, 2011
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Scott King, Elk on a mission to bring awareness to Veterans!
Orrin Hatch, Scott King and Bob Pagnani
Scott King at Vernal Lodge
Scott King at Golden Spike Lodge
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