Convention Committee

 Serving The New Jersey Elks Association Members

Visit our online NJSEA Convention Committee Store!! 

Future Grand Lodge Convention Sites

Large Heated Pool is Completely wheelchair accessible	Have Lunch at our Pavilion

Telethon Dorm and Music Room

Meals are served in our spacious cafeteria	Our New Playground donated by the North West District

             Tucked away in the hill of the Ramapo Mountains,Elks Camp Moore offers a fun filled vacation away from home for children with special needs. A week at Elks Camp Moore is a remarkable experience not soon to be fogotten. The primary goal of the camp is to further develop the recreational and social skills of each child. In a relaxed and accepting atmosphere , each camper experiences new adventures, lasting friendships, and opportunities that promote independence and greater self-confidence.

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	Take a tour of our camp		See a Map of Camp moore
	Learn more about our Miracle Run		Learn more about our Special Needs Children Committee
Our Camp in the News

Americanism Committee

  Americanism Committee Objectives

 The BPO Elks is a distinctively American organization – one of our many goals is to quicken the spirit of American patriotism in our Community and in our Youth, and to stimulate an awareness — a genuine feeling of pride and respect toward our great Nation, its history, and our Flag.

The NJSEA will once again be holding the Americanism Challenge, please print up the entry sheet and keep track of all your Americanism Programs and Activities.  On March 15th send your entry form to your District Chairs, the lodge with the highest amount of recorded items will receive a recognition plaque at the Summer Convention in Wildwood.  Any District Chair with 100% participation will also be recognized.

 As Elks it is our duty to promote the spirit of Patriotism.... Always wear an American Flag pin on your lapel!

2020-2021 Essay Contest Theme

"How can Patriotism be Demonstrated?"

State Chairman
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CO-Chairman Region I
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CO-Chairman Region II
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 Advisors
Francis J. Decibus, PSDGER
Robert F. Binetti, PSP

Ron Mangone, PSP

Financial Advisor
Stephen J. Terrible, PSP

HANDICAPPED CHILDREN ARE THE NEW JERSEY STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION MAJOR PROJECT

At a hotel in Trenton this committee was founded with the purpose of establishing such activities that would bring light , sunshine and happiness into the lives and hearts of the afflicted.

Many years have passed since the birth of this movement, "helping handicapped children to help themselves" which was inaugurated by the Elks of the State of New Jersey. We as successors of our founders have carried on this great humanitarian work. We try to direct the lives of handicapped children away from the drab existence of being left out, which had been their lot, and into the channels where love, happiness, and contentment are found.

The Elks of New Jersey are dedicated to the objectives of service as described in our slogan, "helping handicapped children to help themselves," and as stated in our articles of incorporation, to wit:

I’m Glad Somebody Helps

WHAT A WEALTH OF MEANING THERE IS IN THOSE WORDS

We, as Elks, have continually taken a great deal of pride in talking about our Special Children’s Committee’s works. However deeds are always better than words therefore we must practice what we preach. We can do this best by seeing to it that any handicapped child needing help in any community in our state is cared for by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Our aim is to help them become self-sustaining and useful citizens so that in the future they may enjoy a happy and normal life.

Our work means sacrifices of time, patience, understanding, love of neighbor, and a deep respect of our beloved Order. Surely, if each one would keep those thoughts in mind and continually strive to improve the work we have been doing, then it is reasonable to assume that special needs children will continue to utter the words of our beautiful slogan: "I’m glad somebody cares."

The Elk Lodges of New Jersey provide advice and assistance for the caring of Special Needs Children of every race, color, and creed. Scholarships are awarded to Special Needs high school seniors. Each year the Elks select four Special Ambassadors and four Alternate Ambassadors, each representing an Area of our State. They are honored at Lodge, District and State events. The Elks maintain clinics, hiring competent nurses, therapists, pediatricians, psychologists, teachers, etc. to help restore children with disabilities. Equipment, such as crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, etc. are furnished. Elk's Camp Moore provides Special Needs Children outdoor camping experience that would otherwise not be available.

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   New Jersey Elks Youth Sports Tournament

 The New Jersey State Elks Association has been sponsoring a Youth Sports Tournament for New Jersey Boys and Girls (ages 13 to 18) for over 30 years.  The purpose of the tournament is to promote competition against the best athletes in the state in each individual sport and to promote camaraderie among all competitors.  Scholarships are awarded to the winners of each sport to be used for the college or trade school they plan to attend. There is NO cost to either the student / athlete or their school.  All costs are covered by the local Elks Lodges through their Youth Activities Programs. 

 The New Jersey State Elks Association is proud to once again sponsor their Annual Youth Sports Tournament on Monday, June 29, 2020.

The tournament is a 1day event held in Central New Jersey.  An Awards Luncheon will follow immediately after the conclusion of tournament. All parents, grandparents, and siblings are cordially invited to attend the luncheon and presentation ceremony (athletes are free, but there is a cost for the others. Applications and other information are available on-line at www.njelks.org.

The venues for the individual sports are as follows:

Bowling - Lanes at Sea Girt, Wall Township, NJ

 Golf - Spring Meadow Golf Course, Wall Township, NJ

Tennis - Neptune High Schools

Participants will report directly to their individual location 1 hour prior to the start of competition for instructions and warm-up. A Schedule of Events will follow.

Download Application  |  Download Flyer

State Chairman
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Co-Chairman Region I
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Co-Chairman Region II
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Advisors

Thomas Zisa, PSP

Richard Bard, PSP

New Jersey State Elks Association

The Antlers Are Back!

STATE CHAIRMAN

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CO-CHAIRMAN REGION I

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CO-CHAIRMAN REGION II

Hank Bedlivy

FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR

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ADVISORS

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 Government Relations

 Elks National Foundation 

Freedom Grant

Promise Grant

Impact Grant

Beacon Grant

Lodge Grant

Gratitude Grant

Anniversary Grant

ELKS “HOOP SHOOT”

STATE CHAIRMAN

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CO-CHAIRMAN REGION I

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CO-CHAIRMAN REGION II

Gloria Hardy

ADVISORS

Diego Tabbachino, PSP 
Richard Gathen, PSP 
William Oakley, PSP 

THE THEME FOR OUR 2021 PARADE WILL BE:

“UNDER CONSTRUCTION”

  Peer/Pathway to Leadership Conference

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a nationwide patriotic and charitable organization. One hundred seventeen Lodges are maintained within the State of New Jersey, consisting of a membership in excess of 42,000.

Deeply rooted in their communities, this fraternal organization perpetuates a presence dedicated to the service of their communities. Programs are varied and contribute to the benefit of many groups such as veterans, senior citizens, handicapped children, youth peer leaders, civic organizations and much more.

The Elks are family-oriented, and as such, a significant percentage of effort is dedicated toward the youth of local and encompassing neighborhoods. Today's youth will form the foundation of tomorrow's society and the Elks are in the forefront to offer their support and help provide forums for physical and mental growth while offering the students the opportunities to make their own decisions.

This then, is the Mission of the Drug Awareness Committee: "To support, in a nun-clinical format. Local, municipal, school, and civic programs dealing with drug usage and the direct nature of an insidious problem that is affecting our communities, our families, and our very lives."

Future PEER Leadership Conference Dates.

February 6 - 9, 2020
February 3 - 6, 2021
February 2 - 5, 2022
February 1 - 4, 2023

 Conferences will be held at the Ocean Place Resort and Conference Center.

New Jersey State Elks Association
Public Relations Committee

 New Jersey State Elks Association's History

The New Jersey State Elks Association was founded in 1913. Morris Odell of Camden Lodge No. 293 was elected the first president. Since then, many fine Elks from lodges throughout the state have held this high office. Down through the years, the New Jersey State Elks Association has been doing an excellent job in fulfilling its role. It has produced many great leaders. Many have been rewarded for their devoted and unselfish service by being appointed to Grand Lodge Positions. Each and every one of these Elks started the same way, in their respective lodge. Four members of our New Jersey State Elks Association have succeeded to the Order’s highest office of Grand Exalted Ruler. Joseph A. Buch of Trenton Lodge No. 105 State Association President in 1922, well known in Elkdom as the Founder of the “Aid to Crippled Children Movement”, became Grand Exalted Ruler in 1940. William J. Jernick of Nutley Lodge No. 1290, State Association President in 1939, became Grand Exalted Ruler in 1954, Kenneth V. Cantoli of Hasbrouck Heights No. 1962, State President in 1977, became Grand Exalted Ruler in 1983, and Arthur Mayer Jr. of Bergenfield Lodge No. 1477, State Association President in 1985, became Grand Exalted Ruler in 2001. New Jersey has been very fortunate in having four outstanding Grand Exalted Rulers, and is proud of its outstanding handicapped children program with Elks Camp Moore, the “Miracle on The Mountain” at Haskell, North Jersey, The Cerebral Palsy center and The Adult Training Center in Clifton, The Cerebral Palsy Center in Somerville, and in our national high standing in National Foundation, Lodge Activities, Membership, Youth Activities and other Grand Lodge National Programs, especially considering the fact that geographically, New Jersey is one of the smallest states in the nation. Until the early 1960’s, membership in the State Association was not limited to Exalted Rulers and Past Exalted Rulers as it is today. Today one must be the Exalted Ruler of their Lodge to be recognized as their lodge’s official delegate. As Past Exalted Ruler they become permanent members of the Association as long as their lodges stay in good standing.

STATE CHAIRMAN I EDITOR IN CHIEF

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CO-EDITOR

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CO-EDITOR

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CO-EDITOR

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

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PHOTOGRAHERS
George Yusko
Pete Simone

Fran Freid

Don Swzak

Terri Coyne

ADVISORS
Francis J. Decibus, PSDGER 

 Auditing and Business Practices

Financial Reporting System Training

More times and dates TBA

BPO Elks of the USA

Here you will find Grand Lodge Information

  Officers Training

Region 1 Training

TBA

Region 2 Training

TBA

The GL Training Course is for all NJ State Members to take.
Completed tests should be given to your district training chairman,
and that our goal is to get at least one completed test from each lodge in the state.

GRAND LODGE PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA TOOL KIT

Table of Contents

1 – MANUAL – AIMS, GOALS & PROGRAMS

          GL Public Relations Aims, Goals & Programs 2009-2010

2 – MANUAL – PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA HANDBOOK

            PR and Media Handbook

3 – MANUAL – PUBLIC RELATIONS BASICS

            Public Relations Basics -  Word Document

4 – MANUAL – PUBLIC RELATIONS EVENT PLANNING

            Public Relations Event Planning – Word Document

5 – MANUAL – STEPS TO A PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN

            Steps to a Public Relations Campaign – Word Document

6 – MANUAL – GLPR DISTRICT CHAIRMAN INSTRUCTIONS

            Public Relations planning & implementation on a District level – Word Document

7 - DUTIES

            District duties 2009-2010 – Word Document

            Lodge duties 2009-2010 – Word Document

8 – www.elks.org USER MANUAL

            User manual for www.elks.org with instructions & suggestions – Adobe pdf Format

9 – BANNERS & SIGNS

          Public Relations Motto - Word Document

Elk Banner Higher Visibility - Word Document

            Elk Banner New Heights - Word Document

            Elk Banner Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders - Adobe pdf Format

            Elk Banner Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders - Word Document

            Elks Bumper Sticker – My Pictures

Elks Care Elks Share Veterans Sign - Adobe pdf Format

Veterans, Elks Care, Elks Share - Adobe pdf Format

10 – ELK’S TOASTS

          A Toast to Our Absent Brothers

            The 11 O’Clock Toast

            The Eleventh Hour

            The Original Jolly Corks Toast

            To Our Absent Brothers

Toast to Our Veterans

11 – ELK’S LOGOS

          Various Elk’s logos including ENF & “Elks Care – Elks Share” – opens in My Pictures

            Elk’s Emblem Usage Guide -  Adobe .pdf file

12 – OUR HISTORY & INFO OF THE ORDER

            Elks – About Us – Word Document

            Elks – Charles Vivian - Word Document

John F. Kennedy – membership record – Windows Document

San Francisco Elks – Windows Media Player

The Jolly Corks & the cork trick –  Adobe pdf file

The Jolly Corks, the cork trick, the death of Charles Vivian – Word Document

The Origins of the BPOE – Word Document

13 – POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS (all are in Power Poiint Presentation format)

            ENF Programs Presentation

Maine Elks Association PR Presentation 1 

Maine Elks Association PR Presentation 2 

Maine Elks Association PR Presentation 3

Maine Elks Association PR Presentation 4

Maine Elks Association PR Presentation 5

            Public Relations v.2

            Using the Media presentation

            Utah Elks Power Point – Utah Elks

            Wings – I’m Alive

14 – SPIRIT OF OUR FLAG

            A Tribute to Our Flag – Word Document

            Lucky To Be An American – Windows Media Player

            Colors – Power Point

            Flag Video - Windows Media Player

God Bless the USA - Windows Media Player

Greatest Play In Baseball – Windows Media Player

            I Am the Flag of the United States – Word Document

            I Pledge Allegiance by Red Skelton – Word Document

            Star Spangled Banner -  Windows Media Player

            Taps – Windows Media Player

            Vet’s Coffee Ad – Windows Document

            Video – Flag Sky Dive – Windows Document

15 – MEDIA CONTACTS

            Folder – Radio Contacts

                                    Radio Media Contacts – Excel Format

Radio Contact Headquarters – Word Document

            Folder – Television Contacts

                                    Public Service Access Channels – Excel Format

                                    TV Media Contacts – Excel Format

            Newspapers – Daily – Excel Format

            Newspapers – Daily Spanish – Excel Format

            Newspapers – Weekly – Excel Format

            Newspapers – Weekly Black – Excel Format

            Newspapers – Weekly Spanish – Excel Format

16 – TIPS, IDEAS & SAMPLES

          An Evening with the Elks - Word Document

Donate Elks Magazine – Adobe pdf Format

          Elk’s Magazine Submission guidelines – Adobe pdf Format

Elks Miracle Plunge publicity – Windows Media Player

            GL Newspaper guidelines – Word Document

            GLPR Methods of Promotion – Word Document

            Major Methods of Advertising – Word Document

            Sample Lodge Newsletter - Adobe pdf Format

Sample PR flyer for a State Association meeting.pub – Microsoft Publisher

Sample PR Tri-folder Brochure 2008.pub – Microsoft Publisher

Sample Utah PR flyer Fall Meeting – Word Document

Top Ten Things Newspaper Editors Want – Word Document

UEA PR Brochure – Microsoft Publisher

17 – PUBLIC RELATIONS POWER POINT SEMINARS (all are in Power Point Presentation format)

            PR Presentation 1 – Power Point

PR Presentation 2 – Power Point

PR Presentation 3 – Power Point

PR Presentation 4 – Power Point

PR Presentation 5 – Power Point

UEA PR Brochure – Microsoft Publisher

18 – SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

            PR Presentation – Area 1 – Power Point

PR Presentation – Sample – Power Point

19 – PRESS RELEASE INFO & EXAMPLES

            Elks Prototype Ad - Adobe pdf Format

            New Style ENF MVS Press Release - Adobe pdf Format

            News Release Tips - Word Document

            Press Release – Elk ENF MVS 2008 News Release - Word Document

            Press Release – National Essay Contest 2007 - Word Document

            Press Release – Top Winners News Release – PR Version 1 - Word Document

            Press Release – Checklist Summary - Word Document

            Press Release – Marvel Comics - Word Document

            Press Release – Louisiana Hurricane - Word Document

            Public Relations English Usage Rules - Word Document

20 – AWARDS AND CITATIONS

          Special Media Citation, No. 1 – ­Word Document

            Special Media Citation, No. 2 – Word Document

            GL PR Awards Template – Word Document

21 – AMERICANISM

          Americanism Tri Fold Pamphlet – Adobe pdf Format

22 – DICTIONARY PROJECT (all are in Word Document format)

            Dictionary Labels

            Dictionary Project Camarillo Heights

            Dictionary Project Ladera

            Dictionary Project San Cayetano

            Pictures of Dictionary Projects – opens in My Pictures

23 -  Elks Lodges Numerically Listed – all known Lodges – Word Document

Our State Dignitaries

Welcome to our Members only

Here you will find Chairman manuals, forms and our State book

You will need a logon to access this page.

State Secretary
Joyce Powell

Mailing address:
151Washington Place
Hasbrouck Heights,  New Jersey  07604

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Telephone:
(C)201-320-3670
(Fax)201-288-5787

STATE BATTERS UP COORDINATOR

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Co-Chairman Region I

Joe DeBonis

Co-Chairman Refion II

Dan McCann

CHALLENGER PROGRAM/SPECIAL CHILDREN

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CHALLENGER PROGRAM/SPECIAL CHILDREN

STATE CHAIRMEN

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STATE SOCCER CHAIRPERSON

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MID-ATLANTIC SOCCER DIRECTOR

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REGION I CO-CHAIRPERSON

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REGION II CO-CHAIRPERSON

Allen Pindulic

ADVISORS

Gerry Cook, PSP
Rich Tabachuk, PSP

Pete Smith, PSP