by Garrett
Schumacher
2011 Legacy Scholar, University of Colorado-Boulder
Prior to this trip of service
in Chicago, I had always admired the individuals who gave of their time and
talents with the purpose of bettering someone else’s life. I wanted to be like
them but for the wrong, selfish reasons. After feeling inadequate in this
regard for some time, I decided to take the leap and apply for the opportunity
that only an incredible organization could provide. My background with the Elks
has shown me that they are a communal group that profoundly affects the lives
of many people on a national scale every day; being one of those people through
scholarships, I felt I owed something to the Foundation and the people they
serve.
The experience was a revelation for me. I am a proud member of the Elks family and will continue my work and participation in the organization. I did not owe anyone anything other than gratitude, and I could give of myself for the sole purpose of being a better fellow human being.
The interactions with the
other Elks scholars, the Elks’ employees and Lodge members, and individuals and
communities we served and served alongside will always stay with me in such a
positive way. I often say, “It’s not where you go but who you go there with
that makes the experience worthwhile.” I have never found this to be truer than
with the Elks Service Trip. Lifelong friends were made, deep connections with
the “other” inspired me to think differently, and I will never forget the
memories.
After taking away so much from
this trip, I plan to continue the Elks’ mission in my local community and
global community. I am already looking forward to other service trips,
hopefully again with the Elks in the future. I will also be going on a mission
trip to Egypt in July of 2016. At the University of Colorado at Boulder, I will
be hosting a meet and greet in August and try to increase the Elks’ presence in
Boulder, Colo. I will increase my own knowledge and experience with impoverished
and under-served people everywhere and serve them in order to make the world a
better place than I found it.
Garret is in the process of becoming a member of the Elks. He plans to join Boulder, Colo., Lodge No. 566. We’re excited that he will continue to serve in the name of the Elks as a scholar and as a member.
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