ENF April 2020 combine DD Clinic Update Submitted by Laura Clifford

COVID-19: On April 23, 2020, the shelter-in-place order was extended through May 30. The ENF staff will continue to work from Home.

[Reports & Standings]

Current-Year Lodge Per-Member Donations

Lodge year through: 03/31/2020

(Per-member giving based on 4/1/2019 membership totals.)

State: KY

(1 thru 16 of 16 records)

Rank Lodge Members Total Donations Per-Member

1. Louisville, KY, # 8 398 $17,390.56 $ 43.695

2. Cynthiana, KY, # 438 433 $13,911.70 $ 32.129

3. Princeton, KY, #1115 287 $4,755.00 $ 16.568

4. Middlesboro, KY, # 119 123 $1,406.00 $ 11.431

5. Marshall County, KY, #2707 439 $4,806.50 $ 10.949

6. Paducah, KY, # 217 147 $1,588.00 $ 10.803

7. Newport, KY, # 273 597 $5,656.50 $ 9.475

8. Florence, KY, # 314 230 $1,960.07 $ 8.522

9. Lyndon, KY, #2052 325 $2,456.00 $ 7.557

10. Madisonville, KY, # 738 322 $2,208.48 $ 6.859

11. Frankfort, KY, # 530 509 $3,149.71 $ 6.188

12. Henderson, KY, # 206 220 $1,353.50 $ 6.152

13. Winchester, KY, #2816 188 $1,124.00 $ 5.979

14. Hopkinsville, KY, # 545 116 $624.00 $ 5.379

15. Tri-County, KY, #2826 183 $935.00 $ 5.109

16. Ashland, KY, # 350 1154 $5,698.00 $ 4.938

Thank you, Kentucky, again for another 100% for 2019=2020.

In other ENF news:

Building stronger communities in 2020-21

In February, the Elks National Foundation Board of Trustees approved a massive $39.1 million budget for the ENF’s 2020-21 Fiscal Year. That $39.1 million—all dedicated to building stronger communities—includes updates to every program the ENF supports.

The ENF allocated $14.6 million to the Community Investments Program. This year, the Beacon Grant got a boost—these grants are now $3,000, a jump from $2,500.

The $2,000 Spotlight Grant is back for another year with greater flexibility.

Gratitude Grants are $2,000 ‘thank you from the ENF for Lodges that meet the National President’s per-member-giving goal. As additional thanks, Lodges that maintain 15 percent or more membership support of the ENF will receive an additional $500 on their grant. New in FY 2020-21 is an additional $500 bonus for Lodges that maintain 10 percent membership support, with 10 percent of Lodge donors being members of the Fidelity Club. Lodges that hit both metrics could receive a $3,000 Gratitude Grant.

The ENF’s second-largest program, scholarships, will receive $4.6 million to support the dreams of youth across the country. In 2021, 350 children and grandchildren of Elks will be eligible to receive a Legacy Award—50 more than in 2019.

The Elks National Veterans Service Commission, funded by the ENF, provides grants and resources to Lodges to meet the needs of veterans, with a focus on veterans experiencing homelessness. Since the Welcome Home Initiative began, Elks have turned new houses into homes for veterans through nearly 4,000 Welcome Home Kits. In addition to continuing that program, the ENF will increase Freedom Grants, which are administered through the ENVSC, to $2,500.

In 2020-21, the Drug Awareness Program will send another speaker on the road to connect with students, families and communities across the country to lay the foundation for healthy lifestyles.

Plus, the ENF allocated $10.1 million to state Elks associations through the State Charities Grants, Special Projects Grants and Bonus Grants, which help fund each state’s charitable activities.

The 2020-21 budget incorporates the Foundation’s administrative and fundraising expenses, too. The ENF requires just $2.6 million to operate. The ENF’s day-to-day expenses equal less than 7 percent of the budget—far below the Better Business Bureau’s standard for charities of no more than 35 percent of total spending.

A 501(c)(3) public charity, the Elks National Foundation helps Elks build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. For more information on the ENF, visit elks.org/enf.

Thank you

Laura Clifford, ENF Chairman