Ernie Smart Community Service Award
The recipient of this award should be a non-profit group or organization
that has been of benefit to your community. The winner of the cash
award will be announced at our State Convention in April, in Oklahoma
City.
The qualifications for the award are as follows:
1. Member lodges of the Oklahoma Elks Association
shall submit projects to be considered for the award to the state trustees
no later than March 15.
2. To be eligible for the award, the submittal must contain:
A. Name of sponsoring Elks Lodge.
B. Name and business address of the project.
C. Principal officer of the project's name, address and phone number.
D. Statement of the activity of the project.
E. Impact of the project in the community.
3. Other documents may be
submitted, including:
A. Newspaper articles concerning the project.
B. Letters of support reflecting community merit.
C. Testimonials from people served by the project.
D. Statement of need or proposed budget.
E. Other supporting documents.
4. All applications must be submitted to the local Lodge nearest the applicant's main business location.
5. Local Lodges should submit all applications as soon as possible to:
State Trustee Bryan Cox
631 E Adams
McAlester, OK 74501-4827