Lake Oconee Elks Lodge

The Honor Flag line supports the wounded veterans as they arrive at the Elks Lodge. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The Honor Flag line supports the wounded veterans as they arrive at the Elks Lodge. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Lake Oconee Elks honor wounded veterans

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Georgia Safari International and the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 presented an Honor Ride on Oct. 18 in support of wounded veterans.Veterans and supporters met at Home Depot, and at 10:30 a.m., the procession of bikes and cars, led by Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, began down Hwy.
Frank Rowan, Lake Oconee Lodge scholarship chair, presents awards to (L-R) Ridhadhi Sukha, Gabriella Blythe and Sydney Pattison. CONTRIBUTED

Frank Rowan, Lake Oconee Lodge scholarship chair, presents awards to (L-R) Ridhadhi Sukha, Gabriella Blythe and Sydney Pattison. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks present high school scholarships

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
This time of year means two things for local high school seniors: graduation ceremonies, scholarships, and awards from Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849.Each year, Elks Lodge 2849 awards six $1,000 Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarships to seniors from local communities.
Putnam Co. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Beds for Kids, L-R: Elk Norma Graham, Frank Revson, leader of the mission team, and Elk Bob Colie.

Putnam Co. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Beds for Kids, L-R: Elk Norma Graham, Frank Revson, leader of the mission team, and Elk Bob Colie.

Lake Oconee Elks Lodge spread Christmas cheer across four counties

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Each year, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 makes Christmas donations to four charities within Greene, Putnam, Morgan, and Hancock counties. This year a $2,000 donation was made on Nov.
Lake Oconee Academy scholarship recipients, from left: Travis Shurling, Lucy Williams, Frank Rowan (Elks Lodge Scholarship Chair), Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Hailey Heinen and Rhett Smith. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy scholarship recipients, from left: Travis Shurling, Lucy Williams, Frank Rowan (Elks Lodge Scholarship Chair), Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Hailey Heinen and Rhett Smith. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks Lodge presents scholarships

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
This time of year means two things when it comes to local high school seniors. The first is that it is time for their graduation ceremonies and family celebrations. The second is that it is the time of year for Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No.
From the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge class of 2022 (left to right): Gabrielle Gruszynski, Idill Ertuk, Frank Rowan (scholarship chairman), Bhumi Sukha, Kyle Beasley and Ally Blythe. CONTRIBUTED

From the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge class of 2022 (left to right): Gabrielle Gruszynski, Idill Ertuk, Frank Rowan (scholarship chairman), Bhumi Sukha, Kyle Beasley and Ally Blythe. CONTRIBUTED

Elks announce Most Valuable Student scholarships

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 8, 2022
School may have just started, but it is already time for high school seniors to apply for college scholarships, and Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 has announced the Elks National Foundation has kicked off its 2023 Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarship contest.
Lake Oconee Elks Lodge pack it up

Lake Oconee Elks Lodge pack it up

Lake Oconee Elks Lodge pack it up

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849, represented by Bill Lewis (left), delivered 150 backpacks on July 12, to M. E. Lewis Elementary School in Hancock County.
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