The New England Regional Basketball Hoop Shoot competition was held Saturday March 19th 2016 in Westbrook Maine at the Westbrook High School Gym. Each New England State sent 6 teams to compete ages 8-9, 10-11 & 12-13. Congratulations to everyone who competed.
Jacob Kocis of Newport, VT won 1st place in the 10-11 age group and will be going to Chicago on April 16th to represent New England in the finals!
In addition to honoring our members, Exalted Ruler Stacy Holden presented three awards; Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award, Elk of the Year Award and Officer of the Year Award.
The Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award was presented to Karen Bingham. This award is presented for “outstanding and meritorious service to humanity”. This award is given to someone who has shown leadership in the community; has contributed voluntary service and is recognized as being an all-around good citizen.
The Elk of the Year Award was presented to Todd Benoit. This
award is given as an expression of the gratitude and appreciation of the members of the Lodge and of the Grand Lodge for the loyal and meritorious services. This award is given to a member who has performed outstanding service to Elkdom, particularly at the local Lodge level.
The Officer of the Year Award was presented to Maureen Lawson. The
Officer of the Year Award is given for dedication and meritorious service to the Lodge, who by unselfish commitment and cheerful enthusiasm furthered Elkdom’s programs while fulfilling the responsibilities as an Officer of the Lodge in an exemplary manner.
Barre Lodge is extremely appreciative of it’s members and volunteers
whom continually demonstrate that “Elks Care, Elks Share”.
Photos taken by Kristin Calcagni:
We are thrilled to introduce the inaugural Hoop Shoot Alumni Advisory Board, a.k.a. the BackBoard. These four past National Finalists will join us in Chicago for the 2016 Hoop Shoot National Finals. They will serve as volunteers, leaders, and role models to this year’s 72 National Finalists! Get to know these outstanding Hoop Shoot alumni below.
Check out the story at this link: inaugural Hoop Shoot Alumni Advisory Board, a.k.a. the BackBoard
The Vermont State Elks hoop shoot was held Jan. 30 th at Spaulding high school. Six winners will be going to South Portland Maine March 18 , 19, and 20 for the Regional contest.
Congratulations to all and good luck at the Regional Shoot.
l to r: Steve Edgerley State Hoop Shoot Chair, Molly Gagne. 8-9 from St. Albans lodge # 1566, Alexander Gordon 8-9 from Burlington Lodge # 916, Gregory Fitzgerald 12-13 from Brattleboro lodge #1499 and Joshua Kocis from Newport Lodge #2155 Fred Dusablon, Vermont State President. Missing from picture Rylie Jenness, 10-11 from Newport Lodge #2155 and Cecily McCormach 12-13 from Rutland Lodge #345.
Attached are two documents pertaining to the Elks National Convention to be held in Houston, Texas July 3rd through July 6th.
Saturday January 2nd the Vermont Elks North District hoop shoot was held at NCUHS. The winners of this contest will compete against winners from the Central and Southern Districts on January 30th at Spaulding High School.
First row: 8-9. Boys Kohl Dennis, Newport, 2nd place Cassidy Kittredge, St. Johnsbury 1st place girls, Molly Gagne, St. Albans, 2nd place girls and Alexander Gordon, Burlington, 1st place boys.
Second row: 10-11 Jacobi Lafferty, Burlington, 2nd place, Joshua Kocis, Newport 1st place , Alexandra Brouillette, St. Albans 2nd place and Rylie Jenness, Newport 1st place.
Back row: Eric Barrup, Exalted Ruler Newport Elks, 12-13 Josiah Kocis, Newport 1st place, Caitlyn Dasaro, St. Albans 1st place, Robin Nelson, Newport, 2nd place and Leo Willey, North District Chair.
Missing from photo is: James Sanborn St. Johnsbury, 2nd place 12-13 boys.
Photo provided by Steve Edgerley, Vermont State Hoop Shoot Chairman