Tarentum Elks Lodge No. 644

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Tarentum Elks Lodge No. 644

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Elks National Drug Awareness Program

About the Elks National Drug Awareness Program

 The Elks National Drug Awareness Program strives to teach all children and parents about the dangers of illegal drug use and prevent the abuse of legalized and prescription drugs. As the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, the program relies on state, district and Lodge volunteers to promote a drug-free lifestyle. By taking pride in America’s communities and youth, the program takes action against youth drug use through education and inspiration.


Community

Since 1982, the Elks have developed an effective, community-based drug prevention program by partnering with federal agencies including the Drug Enforcement Agency, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and national organizations such as Pride Youth Programs. These partnerships ensure the Elks Drug Awareness Program addresses the leading drug abuse issues facing communities today.


Youth

Elks believe that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. With that in mind, the Elks Drug Awareness Program reaches out to youth of all ages and backgrounds. Through the 2,100 Lodges in communities across the country, Elks work to combat youth substance abuse. Elroy the Elk, the program’s mascot, reminds young kids that hugs are better than drugs, while older kids see the affects of alcohol consumption by wearing fatal vision goggles.


Education

Every year, the Elks Drug Awareness Program hands out more than seven million pieces of anti-drug literature to parents, teachers and kids. The brochures are primarily distributed through the program’s 90 drug education trailers, which travel to community gatherings, such as fairs and sporting events. The Elks have also teamed with Marvel Comic Books to produce a book featuring Marvel superheroes and Elroy the Elk in a battle against underage drinking. Other educational materials offered by the program include prevention tools for parents, videos, coloring books, posters and public service announcements.


Inspiration

From a young age, the Drug Awareness Program asks kids to think about what it means to be drug free. Through the program’s annual essay and poster contests, kids can express their feelings on rejecting peer pressure. At events, including Red Ribbon Week ceremonies, Elks and their friends serve as role models who show kids that living drug free is the way to be.


 (Information is taken directly from the www.elks.org website) 

Elks National Drug Awareness Contest forms

Drug Awareness Essay Contest 2023-2024 (pdf)Download
DAPVideoEntryAndMinorReleaseForm (2) (pdf)Download
Drug Awareness Poster Contest 2023-2024 (pdf)Download
Drug Awareness Video Contest 2023-2024 (pdf)Download
STUDENT INFORMATION (pdf)Download
holdHarmlessAgreement (pdf)Download

Our Programs

Elks National Hoop Shoot “Free Throw Program”

 This is a program to promote competition among the students of our Area at no cost to competitors.  One boy and one girl for each age group will win at this local level and the Winners of the Tarentum Hoop Shoot will go on to compete at the West Central Hoop Shoot to be held at Armstrong Jr./Sr. High. 

Elks Angels

Elks Angels was set up at our Tarentum Lodge to try to assist members that may fall into some hardship. The Angels was dreamed up by our ER, Terry Hendrickson. His wish is to help our Elks family members when they get into a bit of a tough spot.  

The Elks National Foundation

The Elks National Foundation

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities 


The mission of the Elks National Foundation is to help Elks build stronger communities. We fulfill this pledge by investing in communities where Elks live and work. We help youth develop lifelong skills, send students to college, meet the needs of today's veterans, support the charitable work of the

Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities 


The mission of the Elks National Foundation is to help Elks build stronger communities. We fulfill this pledge by investing in communities where Elks live and work. We help youth develop lifelong skills, send students to college, meet the needs of today's veterans, support the charitable work of the state Elks associations, and fund projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities. 


Donations Welcome

If you would like to donate to any of these fine programs please see Paul Stasko, Secretary of our lodge.

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