{"id":987484937,"date":"2024-09-26T16:01:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T20:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okelks.org\/?page_id=987484937"},"modified":"2024-09-26T16:05:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T20:05:17","slug":"auto-draft-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/okelks.org\/?page_id=987484937","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma Elks Major Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Oklahoma Elks State Major Projects<\/h4>\n

\u2026\u201dA penny a day so they can run and play\u201d!<\/i><\/p>\n

Our programs are funded by a contribution of $3.65 a year to Oklahoma Elks Major Projects (or double donors \u2013 $7.30) and the Earl E. James Endowment Scholarship Program. Your investment goes to work immediately!!!!<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how Elks and non Elks alike can help all Oklahoma Youth and many others less fortunate than ourselves. Contributions will be welcomed by your Lodge Major Projects Director or your Lodge Secretary at any time. You will receive a \u201c365er\u201d sticker to be placed on your membership card. You can be a Double Donor and receive a Double Donor Lapel Pin. Display it with pride as a supporter of your Oklahoma Elks Major Projects.<\/p>\n

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Cadet Lawman Academy<\/h4>\n

Cadet Lawman Academy is held in early June and is open to high school boys and girls just completing their junior year. The Cadet Lawman Academy is a partnership between the Oklahoma Elks State Major Projects and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol selects up to 140 high school juniors to be schooled in defensive driving, firearm safety and respect for law enforcement. It is a week-long camp put on by volunteer Highway Patrol and Law Enforcement Officers and is designed to give cadets a better understanding and respect for law enforcement. This program is funded by the Oklahoma Elks Major Projects and The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers Association. Oklahoma Elks State Major Projects provides funding for the students and the instructors food, clothing and housing for an entire week.\u00a0 Check out the Facebook page for more details.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CadetLawman<\/a><\/p>\n

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Earl E James Endowment Scholarship Fund & Scholarships<\/h4>\n

Your Major Projects administers an endowment trust fund named after Past Grand Exalted Ruler, Earl E. James, from Oklahoma City. The Trust is funded by individual $100.00 donations (may be paid in four (4) installments of $25.00) for which you will receive a Past Grand Exalted Ruler Earl E. James Memorial desk set trophy. Any Lodge, organization or individual may make a contribution and receive a desk set.<\/p>\n

Only the interest from the trust fund is used to provide The Art Bartunek Scholarships. These scholarships are presented to those who enter the Elks National Foundation \u201cMost Valuable Student Contest\u201d and who have not received a national award.They are also available to the children of Oklahoma Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty.<\/p>\n

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Special Olympics<\/h4>\n

The Oklahoma Elks State Major Projects has been a proud sponsor of Special Olympics, Oklahoma since its inception in 1977. Special Olympics, Oklahoma is the fifth largest in the country and provides year round sports training and competition to children and adults with mental and physical handicaps. Special Olympics, Oklahoma offers a variety of individual and team sports with local, regional and statewide events. For many years your Oklahoma Elks Major Projects is proud to have been named to the elite \u201cMajor Contributors Category\u201d by the Special Olympics Committee. Special Olympics Oath \u201cLet me win\u2026 but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.<\/p>\n

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Troop 999 Special Camporee<\/h4>\n

Special Camporee is a yearly event that allows special needs children to participate with an assigned Boy Scout Buddy in a weekend outdoor environment which includes canoeing, archery, field games, and crafts. The extended weekend concludes with the Boy Scout buddies and the special campers sharing skits, songs, campfire and recognition of their accomplishments.<\/p>\n

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Art Bartunek Scholarship Program<\/h4>\n

Each year 20 students are awarded $800 scholarships through the Art Bartunek Scholarship Program. These scholarships are funded through the Earl E. James Endowment Fund, Oklahoma Elk\u2019s Charitable Trust and Oklahoma Elks State Major Projects contributions.<\/p>\n

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Savanah Station TPR
<\/strong><\/span>Established in 1993<\/h4>\n
\u200bSavannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc., a nonprofit therapeutic riding facility located in Yukon, Oklahoma, has been changing lives for people with disabilities since 2013. Savannah Station TRP serves a large population center as the only therapeutic riding program on the west side of the Oklahoma City metro.\u00a0\u200bA beautiful 20-acre horse facility was recently purchased as the program\u2019s permanent home to accommodate continued growth. Our instructors are rigorously trained and certified by the\u00a0Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl). Savannah Station TRP is a\u00a0PATH Intl.\u00a0Member Center, working towards Premier Accreditation, the highest level of accreditation possible.\u00a0\u00a0Savannah Station TRP welcomes inquiries regarding all aspects of our program and operations. If you would like a tour of our facility, please contact us to set up an appointment.<\/span><\/div>\n
Learn More!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n

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