Author: Doug Hodges (Page 2 of 3)

On February 12^th, the Elks State Hoop Shoot witnessed two generations in a family participating in the State Hoop Shoot.

Meet Naira Stearnes from Artesia who is coaching her daughters in the NM Elks State Hoop Shoot.  Naira participated in the Hoop Shoot many years ago.

In the photo; NM Elks Hoop Shoot Director, Greg Hilliard, Texas State Hoop Shoot Director Keith Stanley, Naira Stearnes (coach of her daughters), Region 11 Hoop Shoot Director Kelly McDermott, and our NM State President Jerry Hitchcock.  In front please help me congratulate second place winners (in their age brackets), Charley and Jocelynn.  Twin Jaelynn came along in support of her sisters.

Online Registration will be available by Feb 15th. At the same time the printable form that is to be mailed with payment will also be available. Look for the Spring Convention page in the Header on the front page. Here are the details

Elk Lodge 461 was busy today preparing meals with members of the Nuclear Weapons Center NDO who came to lend a helping hand!

Prepared and delivered was 90 meals for the Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Hospital and for 55 staff members.

Thank you to our Veteran’s Chair Wendy, Tammy and the host of volunteers from Kirtland Air Force Base. 

El Roy looks like a hit enjoying the children during a Halloween Festivity!

Thank you Deming Elks Lodge for bringing smiles to your community of youth!

Albuquerque Elks Lodge 461

Day 1 and 2 of purchasing items and taking to the Ronald McDonald House for three area facilities (UNMH, Pres. And Ronald McDonald House).

The snacks will go into the Respite Areas for families to enjoy during their stay at the Hospitals.

Thank you to Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant – the Elks are in Action in our Community!

President Jerry Hitchcock and Exalted Ruler Rodriguez from our NMEA President’s Dinner in Gallup. We were fortunate to have President Hitchcock here after being “flocked” with Pink Flamingos as part of a fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association. Gallup Lodge donated $2000.00 to the Alzheimer’s Association in August

The Lordsburg Elks Lodge joined forces with the Lordsburg local Head Start to celebrate Youth Week, in conjunction with The Week of the Young Child. The multiagency event featured games, education and food for more than 150 kids of all ages. Lordsburg Lodge jump started summer and the warm weather with lots of free water toys for the children, donated by the local Dollar General, a huge supporter of the lodge’s youth program. The 8 members of the Lordsburg lodge who were on site represented not only the BPOE, but also multiple organizations, including the Lordsburg Volunteer Fire Department, Hidalgo Medical Services, City of Lordsburg NM, NM Breastfeeding Task Force, Parents as Teachers and La Escuelita Head Start. The Lodge was proud to partner with such amazing agencies.

Left to Right–Sundi Hendrix (Loyal Knight), Brenda Hood (Secretary, SW Youth Chair), Irma Saenz (Lodge Activities), Vanessa Vitela (Youth Activities), Brittany Gregston, Glenda Greene (DDGER, PER), Mary Ramirez and Leticia Lindsay (Lodge Activities.

Left to right–Loyal Knight Sundi Hendrix and SW DDGER Glenda Greene, who is also the mayor of the City of Lordsburg, visit with youth while handing out a variety of water toys that were donated in part by the Lordsburg Dollar General, a consistent partner with the Lordsburg Elks Lodge on youth activities. Pictured picking out the perfect cool-off toy are Eli Carruthers and Julian Gallegos.

Left to Right–Sebastien Gregston is in awe of Lordsburg Youth Chairwoman Vanessa Vitella, who spiced up the Lordsburg Lodge Youth Week celebration by donning a chicken suit to sing songs with the kids. Also pictured is Brittany Gregston. Both Gregston and Vitela are members of the Lordsburg Elks Lodge.