Cody, Wyo., Lodge No. 1611 Spring has sprung, and for Cody, Wyo., Lodge No. 1611 that can only mean one thing—baseball season! The Cody Elks know that playing sports is beneficial—it offers youth an opportunity to exercise and learn good sportsmanship. To support the local little league team, the Elks used an Elks National Foundation Promise Grant to hold a barbeque for the athletes and their families. Forget the peanuts and crackerjack. Elks prepared a picnic lunch for more than 600 guests, providing athletes with good food and good company after working hard on the baseball field. To endorse good health even after baseball season ends, the Cody Elks promoted the Lodge’s soccer shoot at the barbeque. “The Promise Grant helped us connect to local youth and encourage them to participate in future Lodge events,” says Project Manager Jerry Fritz. “The soccer shoot participation doubled after the little league picnic.” The Elks National Foundation awards $2,000 Promi...
The Elks National Foundation, established in 1928, helps Elks build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. Visit www.elks.org/enf to learn more.