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Hoop
Shoot
Sanford Elks Lodge # 1679 held its annual Hoop Shoot
competition at
Southern Lee High School on Saturday, January 24th. Winners in their
respective divisions were Ashley McNeill, Brook Phillips, Evan Wells,
Trey North, and Christian Wenger. The East Central District Hoop Shoot
was held January 31st, in Raleigh, with Evan Wells finishing 1st, Trey
North finishing 2nd, and Christian Wenger finishing 4th, in their
respective divisions. Evan Wells will move on to the NC State Hoop
Shoot in Greensboro on February 14th. Winners at the state level will
move on to the regionals in Maryland. Winners at the regionals will
move on to the nationals in Springfield, Massachusetts. National
winners will be honored by having their names engraved on the
championship trophies, which are on display in the Basketball Hall of
Fame. The Elks National Hoop Shoot Competition is one of the largest
youth programs in America. It promotes sportsmanship and healthy
competition in a drug-free environment. The Sanford Elks would like to
thank all of the participants - you are all winners in our book!
The picture shows the participants at the Sanford Elks Hoop Shoot. Also
pictured is Scott Pace, NC State Elks Association President, and Eddie
Brannan, Sanford Elks Hoop Shoot Chairman.
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During the 2007-08 Lodge year, the Elks of North
Carolina donated
$88,088.13 to the Elks National Foundation. This year, the
Foundation will give back the following:
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State
Charities Grant:
Special Projects Grant:
Bonus Grant: |
$51,630.00
$44,100.00
$14,060.00 |
| These grants help fund
your state's major charitable project, as well as other
philanthropic projects. Portions of these grants will also support
your state's Drug Awareness Program, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot and
educational programs. |
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Most
Valuable Student:
Legacy Award:
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$32,000.00
$16,000.00 |
| We will award a total of 8 "Most Valuable Student"
scholarships to high school seniors from your state. (Click
here to check out your recipients.) In addition, we will
award up to 4 Legacy scholarships to children, grandchildren and
stepchildren of Elks. (Click
here to check out your recipients.) |
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National
Veterans
Service Commission:
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$9,420.00
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| These funds will help them provide aid and comfort
to hospitalized veterans. |
Grand Total: $167,210.00
That's a ratio of 1.898 for every
dollar the Foundation received from your state last year.
Since inception in 1928 through March 31, 2008, the
Foundation has granted a total of $3,556,987.54 to your
state, compared with your state's total donations of
$2,906,737.54. That's a ratio of 1.224 for
every dollar the Foundation has received from your state.
The Foundation's past support includes:
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$1,542,520.00 in State Charities Grants
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$512,116.00 in Special Projects Grants
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$799,435.34 in "Most Valuable Student Scholarships
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$177,392.41 in Emergency Educational Grants to the
children of deceased or totally disabled Elks
Please considering making your contribution today!
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