The non-profit organization, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Tyrone Lodge No. 212, is hosting its Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 25.
\nThere is a scheduled shotgun start of 9 a.m. at the Sinking Valley Golf Course. The format will be a four-man scramble.
\nAnother tournament is scheduled for September 11, with the same times and same format.
\nCost of the tournament is $65 per person, which includes golf, cart and dinner. The price per team is $260. There will be a scratch and handicap division.
\nAccording to a press release from the Tyrone Elks, the organization plays an important role in the life of area youth from Tyrone, Bellwood, Huntingdon and surrounding areas. The Tyrone Elks supports numerous activities for youth throughout the year.
\n\u201cChildren are our primary focus, their health and well-being as well as mental and physical needs,\u201d explained the press release. \u201cOur major project every year continues to be the Elks Home Service program. We provide in-home medical care and support to children afflicted with Cerebral Palsy on a local, state and national basis. B.P.O.E.\u2019s across our state work hard every year to fund this program.\u201d
\nThe Tyrone Elks also sponsors sporting events among the youth such as the basketball \u201choop shoot\u201d in which children between the ages of eight and 13 are welcome to compete.
\nThe organization promotes sportsmanship not only through hoop shoots but also through Elks-sponsored teams in soccer, little league and teener league baseball, and even an annual powder puff football game for junior and senior girls.
\nThe Tyrone Elks also hosts an annual Youth Recognition banquet to honor young athletes.
\nThe Elks steps up to the challenge of combating drug use among young people through the National Drug Awareness campaign as well.
\nElks members remain committed to the motto, \u201cThe youth of today are our leaders of tomorrow.\u201d
\nTherefore, the Tyrone Elks supports academic achievement with a \u201cSpotlight on Youth\u201d award each month where the organization recognizes students at the high school level that exemplifies their commitment to academia. Elks scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students interested in continuing their education after high school.
\nThe Tyrone Elks also supports various senior citizen\u2019s groups by a commitment to the nation\u2019s veterans both locally and nationally, and to the local Senior Golden Games event.
\nThe motto of the Elks is, \\”Elks care, Elks share.\u201d
\nThe annual golf tournament is one of two major fundraisers the Tyrone Elks holds each year in order to continue to support its numerous charitable programs.
\nThe tournament has grown each year through the support and generosity of local businesses and organizations. The Tyrone Elks is also currently seeking tournament sponsors through monetary donations and\/or prize donations.
\nIf an interested individual needs someone to pick up a prize donation, contact the lodge to make arrangements.
\nMake all checks payable to: Tyrone Elks Home Service Fund.
\nFor further information on registering for the golf tournament or for sponsorship opportunities, call Exalted Ruler David McCahan at 684-1470 or Bill Phillips at 684-2028. Leave a message and phone number.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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