May 8, 2022 | In The News, Ritualistic
by Peter Nelson, PDDState Ritualistic ChairMay 8, 2022 I would like to report that unfortunately we were unable to hold the 11o’clockflag salute contest for this year. The reason being is that I could not get enough judges for the contest. We currently have six... 
Mar 21, 2022 | Americanism, In The News
Each year the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks nationally through their Americanism Committees hold an Essay contest for 5th – 8th grade students. Each state including Connecticut use the same theme for judging purposes. Each year we decide on a new theme,... 
Mar 16, 2022 | ENF Grants, In The News
by Joann Donnel PDDENF Grants Chair Is your Lodge looking to do a project in your community, but you don’t have the funds? Would you like to start a new community service event and you need ideas? Well, the answer is with the Elks National Foundation Community... 
Feb 13, 2022 | In The News, Ritualistic
About 10 years ago I along with a hand picked team of dedicated elks got together with PSP Peter Freiler at his radio station to go into a sound studio and make an Instructional Ritual CD to help those learning the ritual have a reference guide to use. You could...
