Newport Elks #273
B.P.O.E. Cold Springs, KY (859) 441-1273
Our Mission
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
Our Charities
Kids with Cancer
The purpose of this charity is to provide pediatric cancer patients with monetary assistance for travel, food, and medical bills to help families cope with their child's disease and treatment. The Kentucky Elks Association also provides funding for Kids with Cancer Camps across the state of Kentucky.
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Many of the events and functions held by the Newport Elks provide money into this fund.
Veterans Services
Elks pledge "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them." The Elks promises service to our nation's veterans and military members, with a special focus on those in need.
The Newport Elks hosts veterans from the Fort Thomas and Cincinnati VA hospitals monthly for dinner and bingo. We also provide "Welcome Home" kits to veterans returning home from the hospital. At Christmas we give veterans in the hospitals items that they may need.
Additional Charities
Scholarships
College scholarships are available through the Elks National Foundation. Newport Elks also use this program to award grants to high school students in our area.
Most Valuable Student
Nationally the ENF awards 500 four-year scholarships to the highest rated applicants. These scholarships can range from $1000/yr to $7500/yr. Get more information here.
Legacy Awards
Legacy awards are $4000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. To get more information about this award, click here.
Here are just a few of additional charity activities that the Lodge and members donated to in the past:
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Donated funds to several food pantries to help fight food hunger.
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Donated hygiene and cleaning products to needy families.
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Partnered with the Barracks Project to convert a one unit dwelling for a homeless vet to two units.
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Utilized a fun event with the Easter Bunny to distribute Drug Awareness packets to families.
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Gave cleaning supplies, food, and hygiene products to families impacted by flooding in Kentucky and nearby states.
Community Activities
The Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest is the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks Lodges. More than three million boys and girls, ages 8-13, will participate this year. The Elks “Hoop Shoot” highlights the Elks commitment to America’s youth.
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From the millions of youngsters who participate and advance through local, district, state and regional competition, six national champions are named — one boy and one girl in each of three categories:
ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13.
The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed on a plaque at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Parents accompany contestants throughout the competition. The parents of finalists at the state, regional and national levels attend the competitions as guests of the Elks.
The Elks Soccer Shoot program consists of two different contests that test different level skills at different ages. A “Five Goal Contest” consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches.
The age groups that use these goals are divided into two categories, U-8 contains all ages seven years old and younger, and U-10 group contains ages eight and nine. The contest is open to boys and girls who shoot separately. The U-8 contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal, while the U-10 contestants kick from 18 feet from the goal.
The Grid Goal Contest consists of a full-size goal sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections. The age groups that use this goal are U-12, which contain the ages ten and eleven, and U-14, which contain ages twelve and thirteen. The contest is open to both boys and girls and they shoot separately.
The Elks Soccer Shoot Program is a terrific program for our youth, the future of our country. Contact your local Kentucky lodge to see if they are holding a shoot this year.
Other Activities
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Americanism Award - An essay contest to promote patriotism for students in 5th through 8 grades. Find out more here.
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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
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Breakfast with Santa.
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Car & Bike Show.
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Golf Outing.