Youth Activities & Scholarships
As is our Elk tradition, the Lodge held its 2024 Flag Day observance on Wednesday, June 12. We not only witnessed the Elks beautifully moving Flag Day ceremony, but were able to present awards and scholarships to Joseph Puvogel (Henry Wessels Scholarship), Keira McCaffrey (Doe Club Scholarship), Alec and Brandon Dampman (Students of the Year), and Edward Parisi (Elk of the Year). We also heard Jaida Ciampi read her essay, "Echoes of Freedom," her tribute to the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Jaida was the 2024 winner of the Glen Cove Salutes Military Tribute Banner Program’s Echoes of Freedom Essay Contest.
Congratulation to Jaci Narducci, granddaughter of Pat and our Lodge Chaplain, Carmela Narducci who was awarded a $4,000 Elk Legacy Award Scholarship for her outstanding academic performance. These are available to children or grandchildren of Elks .
New Hyde Park-North Shore Lodge was able to secure an ENF Gratitude Grant for New Hyde Park Memorial High School. We partnered with the school's Center Stage Program to service students with special needs. The Center Stage Program provides an opportunity for special education students & students with special needs to participate in an inclusive theater program under the guidance of Ellen White, the co-founder of Backyard Players & Friends. This program provides these students with an opportunity to work toward a common goal with their general education peers and other members of the community.
The Lodge hosted an Eagle Court of Honor for three scouts from Troop 544 of Notre Dame Parish who attained the rank of Eagle Scout. An Eagle Scout is the highest advancement in Boy Scouting. Only 4% of all scouts achieve this honor. Pictured (l-r) are PDD Robert Giglio, Eagle Scout Anay Patel, Eagle Scout Torsten Gliszczynski, Eagle Scout Sebastiano Paccione, and Kathleen Lang.
Exalted Ruler Chris Petrella with the 2023 Grand Hoop Shoot Champion Thomas Goodelle at the NYS Elks Convention
2022 Youth Scholarships
Christopher Petrella, PER, presents Kimberly Stephens of Sewanhaka High School the Elks four-year Henry Wessels Scholarship Award for 2022.
Doe Club President Jo-Ann Pellegrino presents Eric DeStaebler of Chaminade High School the Doe Club Scholarship Award for 2022.
Lodge Sponsor Don Rood (left) and Mike Pellegrino, PER present the Student of the Year award to Margaret Cotter
Lodge Chairman Dean Lykos, PSVP presents the Henry Wessel Scholarship to Sandra Shaoolian