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Americanism Essay Contest

Each year, the Shenandoah Elks Lodge sponsors a program of the Elks’ Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee, this contest is geared towards students in 6th  grade to promote patriotism among young people.

“What the Flag Means to Me”

This is the core theme of our essay contest.

Rules

1. Eligible participants must be Students enrolled in the 6th grade at the time of the contest.
2. Essay length is not to exceed 300 words.
3. Essay must be typed or legibly printed in ink. Also, Essay must be submitted as written (or typed) by the entrant.
4. Essay must be submitted for judging to the Elks Lodge nearest to the address of the entrant.
5. Participant must be identified by name, grade, school attending and sponsoring Elks Lodge on the Essay.

We had outstanding participation this year with one participant placing second at the judging for our Iowa Elks Association state level!  Well done, young people!

 

Pictured are the 2017 6th Grade participants from Shenandoah Community Schools.  Lodge members presenting the certificates on Wednesday May 24, 2017 were Roger McQueen, Matt Livingston, Dennis Gates and Lance Cornelious. Not pictured is Robert Iske.

COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

411 West Clarinda Avenue  –  Shenandoah, Iowa  51601

Telephone  712-246-3190

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS  –  May 2017

This is a Top 10 List of suggested items needed for

May 2017

1. Chunky Style Soup
2. Granulated Sugar
3. Spaghetti Sauce
   
4. Pineapple and applesauce
   
5. Pasta and Rice Side Dishes
   
6. Microwave Popcorn
   
7. Cooking Oil
   
8. Sloppy Joe Mix (canned)
   
9. Macaroni & Cheese
   
10. Shampoo

 

NO MEDICATIONS ACCEPTED

These are just suggested donations

Introducing your Lodge officers for the 2017 – 2018 Lodge year.

Pictured from left front: Dennis DeWild, Robert Iske, Dennis Gates, Matt Livingston, Kelly McQueen and Roger McQueen. Pictured from left back: Ken Swank, Charles Hall, Jeff Baker, Todd Ashenfelter, Dennis Grebert, Bill Greenfeaf and Alan Armstrong

Exalted Ruler – Matt Livingston

Esteemed Leading Knight – Dennis Gates

Esteemed Loyal Knight – OPEN

Esteemed Lecturing Knight – Kelly McQueen

Secretary – Alan Armstrong

Treasurer – Dennis DeWild

Tiler – OPEN

Inner Guard – Todd Ashenfelter

Esquire – Roger McQueen

Chaplain – Robert Iske

Trustee -Dennis Grebert

Trustee – Jeff Baker

Trustee – Ken Swank

Trustee – Bill Greenleaf

Trustee – Charles Hall

COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

411 West Clarinda Avenue  –  Shenandoah, Iowa  51601

Telephone  712-246-3190

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS  –  April 2017

This is a Top 10 List of suggested items needed for

April 2017

1. Non-Sugared Cereal
2. Mandarin Oranges
3. Spaghetti Sauce
4. Tuna and Chicken (canned)
5. Cooking Oil
6. Muffin, cookie, cake, or brownie mixes
7. Granulated sugar
8. Potato Flakes and Boxed Potatoes
9. Toilet Paper
10. Laundry soap

 

NO MEDICATIONS ACCEPTED

These are just suggested donations

COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

411 West Clarinda Avenue  –  Shenandoah, Iowa  51601

Telephone  712-246-3190

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS  –  March 2017

This is a Top 10 List of suggested items needed for

March 2017

1. Non-Sugared Cereal
2. Spaghetti Sauce
3. Peas
4. Ramen Noodles
5. Chunky Style Soup
6. Microwave Popcorn
7. Potato Flakes and Boxed Potatoes
8. Pineapple and Apple Sauce
9. Laundry Detergent
10. Dish Soap

 

NO MEDICATIONS ACCEPTED

These are just suggested donations

The Shenandoah Elks Lodge has local Lodge Scholarships that are available.  Please access the links below to view/download the applications and fill out and return to:

Shenandoah Elks Lodge

709 South Fremont Street

Shenandoah, Iowa 51601

 

Shenandoah Elks Lodge Local Lodge Scholarship

JIM WHITEHILL Memorial Scholarship