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| NEW! Antlers Program |
Lancaster Elks Starting New Antlers Program
The Lancaster Elks Lodge #1625 has started a new youth program called the Lancaster "Antlers". It is all for youth, both male and female, from the ages of 12 to not yet 21. Meetings are held at the Lodge at 240 East Ave K, Lancaster, on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 7:00 to 9:00pm. The first hour is the meeting and the 2nd hour is for games. Soda and Popcorn are available.
The program will consist of fun, fellowship, and community service. While being an enjoyable program for youths, it will also help to teach you to be patriotic.
The Antlers of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America has as its major objective the following:
* To quicken the Spirit of American Patriotism.
* To teach repect for parents and love of home.
* To inculcate the fundamentals of good citizenship.
* To aid in a worthy cause.
* To establish foundation of character.
* To promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of character.
* And to respect the conviction of others in the matters of worship and religion is true Americanism.
Our first project is to help build the "Haunted House and to be of some of the "Freaky People", and to help with the games for the kids. In November, we are planning to feed a family for Thanksgiving. Our first program was hosted by Antelope Valley Credit Union. They explained the importance of savings accounts and gave us coupons to start a savings account. Please bring a friend. Officers were initiated and dues were approved.
We invite all teenagers to come to our meetings. Bring your parents on your first visit so both of you will understand our program. Applications are available at the Elks Lodge. All youth from age 12 to not yet 21 are invited to join. For further information, please call Mr. Bill Brehm, Advisor, at 661-724-0529, or the Elks Lodge at 661-942-1625. |
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| Inland District Hoop Shoot (1/7/12) |
On January 7, 2012, the best of 13 young “Free Throw” Hoop Shooters came from three of the ten Inland District Lodges to compete at New Vista Middle School in Lancaster. Boys and Girls, ages 8 to 13 represented their respective Lodges.
Opening Flag ceremonies were conducted by the Boy Scouts of Troop #1625.
The following competitors won in their respective age groups making the most baskets out of 25 attempts.
Boys ages 8-9
1st Place: Isaiah Navarro, Lancaster Elks Lodge #1625
Girls ages 8-9
1st Place: Amelia Zubia, Ridgecrest Lodge #1913
2nd Place: Andrea Romero, Mojave Lodge #2059
3rd Place: Jisell Gonzalez, Lancaster Lodge #1625
Boys age 10-11
1st Place: Edward Pettway, Lancaster Lodge #1625
2nd Place: John Rosal, Ridgecrest Lodge #1913
Girls age 10-11
1st Place: Madison Ducat, Lancaster Lodge #1625
2nd Place: Georgina Oceguera, Mojave Lodge #2059
Boys age 12-13
1st Place: Edgar Martinez, Ridgecrest Lodge 1913
2nd Place: Ellis Coefield, Lancaster Lodge #1625
3rd Place: Carlos Oceguera, Mojave Lodge #2059
The First Place Winners will go on to compete at the Southern California completion at Paramount Park Gymnasium, 14410 Paramount Blvd, Paramount. Rewards will be given after event. Refreshments will be available at Norwalk Elks Lodge, 13418 Clarksdale Ave, Norwalk. The Northern California scores will be integrated with the scores of the Southern California competitors. Those winners will go on to compete at the Regional competition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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| Elks Annual Çhildren's Christmas Party (12/10/11) |
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| Elks Local Free Throw Hoop Shoot (12/ 03/11) |
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Saturday, December 3, 2011, the Lancaster Elks Lodge #1625 held its 60th annual local “Free Throw” Hoop Shoot contest at the New Vista Middle School. There were 30 students from 7 local schools who competed in this event and 113 spectators comprised of family members to cheer on the competitors after each group finished. There were 16 Elk Volunteers, 4 Elk wives and 4 members of our Antlers on hand to help put on this event.
The purpose of this event was to encourage pride and athleticism through friendly competition. A chilly morning did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of these contenders. The competitors eligible to proceed to the District finals January 7, 2012 at New Vista Middle School are the 1st place winners. The following winners are as follows:
Boys age 8-9
1st Place: Isaaiah Navarro, Sacred Heart School
2nd Place: Zachary Gorham, Sacred Heart School
Girls age 8-9
1st Place Jisell Gonzalez, Linda Verde School
2nd Place Alexandra London, Sacred Heart School
3rd Place Sacred Heart School
Boys age 10-11
1st Place: Edward Pettway, Piute Middle School
2nd Place: Moises Haynes, Amargosa Creek Middle School?
Girls age 10-11
1st Place: Madison Ducat, Sacred Heart School
2nd Place: Kemya Dawson, Amargosa Creek Middle School
3rd Place: Alexandra Melena, Sacred Heart School
Boys age 12-13
1st Place: Ellis Coefield, Piute Middle School
2nd Place: Omri Edwards, Piute Middle School
3rd Place: Marlin Aldana, Piute Middle School
Girls age 12-13
1st Place Julia Medina, Sacred Heart School
2nd Place Ryan Stuart, Amargosa Creek Middle School
3rd Place Alvie-Marie London, Sacred Heart School
Each contestant who placed in the top three categories received a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place trophy.
The Lodge members wish all good luck and all were winner
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Winners Age 8-9 years |
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Age 12-13 Winners |
Trophies (Above) and
Scorekeepers (Right) |
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All the Wondewrful Volunteers who helped make this event possible
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| Annual Halloween Party (10/31/11) |
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Again this year, our Haunted House event for kids under age 12 was a huge success. The total count that came through our front door was approximately 350, plus another 100 parents, grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. A lot of the kids went through the haunted house twice. Others cried before and during the escapade of going through. A lot of screaming too! Games were played by the kids, courtesy of the Antelope Valley Emblem Club #76. Hot Dogs, or Hamburgers plus punch were provide for the kids.
There were approximately 20 volunteers that helped in putting up and taking down the house located in our Lodge Room. Another 6 or so helped participate as spooks inside the house. Plus about 10 more helpers.
All in all, everyone had fun and the kids got off the street and no one got hurt, showing that Elks Care ~ Elks Share |
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| Scholarship Night (o5/2011) |
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In May 2011 two female seniors and their parents were guests of the Lodge for dinner during the lodges Annual Scholarship Night.
The recipients and family were introduced in front of the Lodge Elk members at their regular meeting. The Lodge Leading Knight Julian Gallarza, also the Lodge Scholarship Chairman, and Exalted Ruler Sandra Brown assisted in presenting scholarship funds to the following named recipients:
Robn Bacchus, Antelope Valley High, daughter of Mrs. Beth Ann Bacchus of Lancaster was presented scholarship funds from the Elks Lodge. Robn plans to attend Cal State of Long Beach this fall, majoring in elementary education. Robn was also selected as the school Valedictorian.
Maribel Luna, Antelope Valley High, daughter of Mrs. Aurelia Luna of Lancaster was also presented with scholarship funds from the Elks Lodge. Maribel plans to attend UCLA majoring in Psychology. Maribel will be receiving a scholarship from the Bill Gates Association as well. Both recipients were presented Certificates of Recognition as “Most Valuable Student Award” on behalf of Lancaster City Mayor R. Rex Parris by Exalted Ruler Sandra Brown and Certificates from the Supervisor for the 5th District, Michael D. Antonovich were presented on his behalf by our District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler A. “Hamp” Hampton
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Robn Bacchus, Leading Knight Julian Gallarza
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ER Sandra Brown |
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Leading Knight Julian Gallarza, Robn Bacchus and ER Sandra Brown |
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ER Sandra Brown, Maribel Luna, and
Leading Knight Julian Gallarza |
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Leading Knight Julian Gallarza, Maribel Luna and A."Hamp" Hampton P.E.R
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Leading Knight Julian Gallarza, Maribel Luna, Robn Bacchus and ER Sandra Brown |
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| THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR ANTELOPE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN GETTING SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION AND/OR MATERIALS FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR.
1. Each school has counselor(s) that are responsible for providing information regarding Elks scholarships for interested high school students. We encourage the student's initial effort to coordinate with their respective HS student counselor.
2. Students and/or parents may download information from the following site if they desire: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
LANCASTER ELKS LODGE #1625 WISHES EACH ANTELOPE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CONTESTANT THE VERY BEST OF LUCK IN THEIR EFFORTS.
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| Annual Youth Olympics Cancelled |
Our 62nd Annual Invitational Jr. Youth Olympics
Yes, it is a shame that something like this can happen after all these years. Due to budget retraints by the California and the U.S. Governments, our twelve middle schools in the Antelope Valley could not participate in this annual event. The purpose to have this annual event was to give these students an opportunity to compete between the schools. Otherwise they wouldn't have had this oppotunity to compete among themselves. The schools and children always looked forward to participate every year.
Mainly it has encompassed all track events from the 100 meter dash, up to the 1,000 meter relay and run. It included in-field events of the high jump, run and jump, and shot-put. This has always been open to all our Antelope Valley Middle Schools for both Girls and Boys.
More than 40 volunteers from the Lodge gladly give up the second Saturday of May to put this event on every year. In addition, the Ladies of Lancaster Emblem Club #76 traditionally held the opening flag ceremony. Our own Naval Sea Cadets(see our links at left) and others have gladly volunteered to help.
It appears that our public and independent schools are losing interest in participating in our Elk Events, such as Soccer and Hoop Shoot. "It's a Shame!!
Elks do Care - Elks do Share
Please scroll down to see images from last years event
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| Youth Olympics (05/09/09) |
Since the beginning of the Annual Invitational Junior Youth Olympics Track Meet in 1948, the event has continued to be one of the most popular sponsored, hosted, and operated by the members of Elks Lodge #1625 in the Antelope Valley. This year was no different.
On May 9th, 2009, Elks Lodge 1625 hosted the 61st Annual Junior Youth Olympics at Quartz Hill High School athletic field. This year eight separate middle schools competed in today’s events. This has given the middle school 7th and 8th grade boys and girls a chance over past years to compete in inter-mural track and in-field events. The track events included the 4X400 Meter relay, 1600 Meter Run, 200 Meter Dash, 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash, and the 4X400 Relay. The in-field events included the Long Jump, High Jump and Shot Putt. Records continued to be broken from previous years.
This event today was put on by 54 Elk volunteers and friends who traveled approximately 1,433 miles and devoted approximately 340 hours of their time. The day’s event started out with the flag ceremony conducted by the Emblem Club #76 ladies, our own US Naval Sea Cadets, and PVT Michael “Mike” Grubbs, USMC, from 29 Palms, CA who raised and lowered our flag.
Eight middle schools from throughout the Antelope Valley competed this year with approximately 348 competitors taking part. 8th grade Vanessa Lopez from Endeavor Middle School broke all past school records in the 800 meter run with a running score of 2:34.31.We are very proud of these youngsters and their accomplishments.
The following schools were awarded medals based on the achievements of their students:
Hillview Middle School-13 Gold, 17 Silver, 14 Bronze, Total 44
Cole Middle School - 10 Gold, 6 Silver, 7 Bronze, Total 23
Joe Walker - 8 Gold, 5 Silver, 8 Bronze, Total 21
Del Sur Middle School- 5 Gold, 7 Silver, 6 Bronze, Total 18
Endeavor Middle School - 2 Gold, Total 2
Desert Christian Middle School - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze, Total 6
Parkview Middle School - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze, Total 4
Sacred Heart School - 1 Silver, Total 1
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(Pictured above and right:flag ceremony conducted by the Emblem Club #76
ladies, our own US Naval Sea Cadets, and PVT Michael “Mike” Grubbs, USMC)
(Pictured Below:Some of the many great
volunteerswho Make this event possible!
Contestants this year were exceptional!
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