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Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge Youth Activities & Scholarship Programs Presentation

Learn about Elks history, scholarship opportunities, and youth programs offered by the Elks Lodge. Discover how to apply for scholarships and awards.

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Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge Youth Activities & Scholarship Programs Presentation

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  1. Oceano/Five CitiesElks Lodge #2504_________________________Youth Activities and Scholarship Programs

  2. Presentation Outline • Who we are • Opportunities/Programs we provide • Elks Scholarships • Where to Reach us • Questions

  3. Who are the Elks? • An order with nearly a million members and a 150-year history. Founded in 1868. • More than 2,000 Elks Lodges across the country. • A generous charitable foundation that each year gives: • millions in scholarships • an inspiration to youth • a friend to veterans • and much more.

  4. Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge Programs • Americanism Essay Contest • Hoop Shoot Program • Drug Awareness Program • Minors in Need • Scholarships/High School Youth Awards • COMMUNITY SERVICE

  5. Who are the Elks? Eagle Scouts Youth Awards

  6. Who are the Elks? Minors in Need (Snack Bags) Veterans

  7. Who are the Elks? Drug Awareness Program Hoop Shoot (more than 3 million kids each year) Red Ribbon Week – October 23-31

  8. Elks High School Youth Awards/Scholarships • Oceano/Five Cities Elks Teenager of the Month • Elks National Foundation (ENF) Scholarships • Most Valuable Student (MVS) • Legacy Grant • Emergency Educational Grant (EEG)

  9. Elks High School Awards • Elks Teenager of the Month • One student selected each month • Family –Style Dinners held at the Lodge throughout the year with students , their families, and school personnel.

  10. Elks High School Awards • Elks Teenager of the Month (cont’d) • Each award recipient receives a certificate.

  11. Elks High School Awards • Elks Teenager of the Month (cont’) • At the end of the year, scholarships are given out to students across all of the local high schools

  12. Elks High School Awards • Elks Teenager of the Month (cont’) • How to fill out the application: Complete digitally *Contact Information *Past Schools Attended *Attendance, academic Information *Attach a photo

  13. Elks High School Awards • Elks Teenager of the Month (cont’) • Scholastic Activities • List school-related clubs and organizations with respective years (e.g. 9, 10, 11,12) • Non-Scholastic Activities • Examples: YMCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church Groups • Community Service • Beach clean-ups, soup kitchens, Elks Dinners 

  14. Elks High School Awards • Elks Teenager of the Month (cont’) • Leadership Roles • e.g. Club President, secretary • Work Experience • During summer and school year • Future plans • Where do you see yourself in the next 4-6 years? • Additional Honors • Add anything from 9th grade up to now.

  15. High School Youth Opportunities • Elks Teenager of the Month (cont’) • How to Apply? • Visit your counselor’s office to pick up an application, download off the school webpage or contact our lodge office. • Give completed application to your counselor (don’t forget to include a photo) . • 2019 Teenagers of the Year: Nipomo – Taylor Robertson and Jaime Rodriguez CCNT – Riley Stewart

  16. CHEA Scholarships • CHEA is the state organization for California and Hawaii Elk Lodges. • Sponsors several youth activities (including scholarships) • Also coordinates the major project for CA and Hawaii Elks (Purple Pig) • Supports children with disabilities • Funds 32 paid therapists and preschool vision screeners • Over 10,000 therapist screenings and 43,000 vision screenings have been performed

  17. California-Hawaii Elks (CHEA) State Scholarships • Vocational Grant Program -Open to high school seniors and other prospective students looking to obtain training or retraining to compete in the workforce -Grant is for 1 academic year, with option to renew for another year. -Range from $500 to $2,000

  18. California-Hawaii Elks (CHEA) Scholarships (cont’) • Examples of approved training programs include: • fire science • police academy • licensing nursing • electrical training • veterinary technology • Applications accepted year around

  19. California-Hawaii Elks (CHEA) Scholarships (cont’) • Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities • Have a physical, neurological, visual, hearing impairments, and/or speech language disorder. Be a senior in high school. • 20-30 scholarship given annually and range between $1,000 to $2,000 each (renewable for up to 4 years). • Application available starting November 15 and due March 15 (typically).

  20. California-Hawaii Elks (CHEA) Scholarships (cont’) • Visit www.chea-elks.org/youthactivities/scholarship to download the applications and for more information.

  21. ENF Scholarships

  22. ENF Scholarships • What is the ENF? • The Elks National Foundation is the Charitable Arm of the Elks organization • California and Hawaii alone receive around half a million dollars each year for Major Projects, Youth Programs and Scholarships • The second largest private provider of scholarship funds to deserving students…second only to Bill Gates.

  23. ENF Scholarships • Emergency Educational Grant (EEG) • Provides financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks, who wish to obtain or further their college education. • Grants can range up to $4,000 • Scholarship Deadline – available between May 1 and October 31 of the academic year assistance is desired. Application is available on the ENF Webpage: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Eefgrants.cfm

  24. ENF Scholarships • Legacy Grant • Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks members. • The Foundation will offer a total of 300 awards in the 2019-20 contest. • Application Deadline – January 31, 2020 Application also available on the ENF webpage

  25. ENF Scholarships • Most Valuable Student Scholarship (MVS) • Scholarship contest open to any high school senior who’s a US Citizen. You don’t need to have a family member who’s an Elk. • Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. • Application Deadline – November 5. • Application is completed and submitted online

  26. ENF MVS Scholarship

  27. ENF MVS Scholarship • Most Valuable Student Scholarship (MVS) • Visit enf.elks.org/mvs

  28. ENF MVS Scholarship 4 Main Judging Categories: • Leadership • Academic achievement and records • Community involvement • Financial Need Select Oceano/Five Cities as the sponsoring Lodge (from the drop-down list) ☺

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  38. ENF MVS Scholarship • November 5, 2019 – Application Deadline • December 2019 – Local Lodge Judging • January 2020 – District Judging (State Finalists notified and additional information required) • February 2020 – State Judging (nationalists notified) – If you win state, minimum amount earned: $4,000 • March 2020 – National Judging-Top 20 attend leadership weekend in Chicago (Apr. 23-26).

  39. ENF MVS Scholarship First thing to do when you go home tonight: • Visit enf.elks.org/scholarships and start the MVS application

  40. Scholarship Tips • Quality Over Quantity • Print Application Out, Read it, and make corrections • Have a friend/parent read over the essay and point out any misspellings, bad grammar and logic issues • Scholarship & Essay should tell a story • Completeness – Triple check the application!

  41. Scholarship Tips • Scholarship applications are an opportunity to brag (in a good way) • Personal statement should show humility and describe a journey towards accomplishment • Form drafts/ideas before compiling the final form • Give counselors and teachers plenty of advance notice to compose a letter of recommendation.

  42. Scholarship Tips (cont’) • Interview Tips • Always come into an interview with a notebook and questions to ask the interview panel • Research the organization before the interview • Think before you speak (and when you speak, start slowly) • Good smile

  43. Scholarship Tips (cont’) • Interview Tips (cont’) • Know your advantages and your weaknesses (I’ve never seen a recommendation letter describing a student’s weaknesses) • Know why you want the scholarship • Practice the art of handshake • Eye Contact • Be yourself

  44. Lodge Contact Information • Scholarship Chairman • Sean Pringle • Past Exalted Ruler and Trustee • Tony Ulibarri • Youth Activities Chair • Kristi Dupler

  45. Come Visit Us! Oceano/Five Cities Elks #2504 410 Air Park, Oceano, CA 93445 PO Box 476, Oceano, CA 93475 elks2504@gmail.com 805-489-2504 www.elkslodge2504.com

  46. Questions?

  47. Elks Trivia Name 1 youth activity the Elks put on?

  48. Elks Trivia In what year was the Order of the Elks founded?

  49. Elks Trivia When is Red Ribbon (Drug Awareness) Week?

  50. Elks Trivia What local scholarship does the Lodge gives out?

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