GEA Activities
Due to the potential for bad actors (being hacked), the following changes have been made to this site.
You will now have to go to elks.org and sign in to get emails and phone numbers.
There is a pdf with the GEA officers and committee chairs with this information.
Follow this link for contact information on the GEA Officers and Committee Chairs
About Hoop Shoot
Through our Hoop Shoot program, the Elks have been developing and reinforcing grit for long before researchers and experts concluded that grit is so important for our children. Just listen to the parents and contestants in these videos. They’re talking about grit.
Basketball Hall of Fame
Each year, the names of the six national champions are inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Two of the Frank Hise National Champions are in attendance when the inductees are honored at the Enshrinement Ceremony.
Morgan Wootten Lifetime Achievement Award
The Elks Hoop Shoot is the proud new sponsor of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s annual Morgan Wootten Lifetime Achievement Award. The Hall of Fame awards two Wootten Awards annually to boys and girls high school coaches who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of student athletes. The award is named for Morgan Wootten, a legendary high school basketball coach enshrined at the Hall of Fame.
News from the Court
As we prepare to go to Chicago for the National Competition with our two Regional finalist listed below. To send a hoop shoot greeting to our regional winners click on, Send a Hoop Shoot Greeting (elks.org) we are region 12. Follow the Elks Hoop Shoot from home! On April 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time, visit this page for up-to-the minute results. Join the conversation by using #hoopshoot.
The 2022-2023 season has officially ended for our state and we are making plans to have all of our Lodges participate next year. We had 13 Lodges participate this year with 11 Lodges filing reports.
Please check the GA Elks Website for periodic updates, (gaelks.org). If your Lodge did not hold a local hoop shoot or you haven't filed your report please go to the National Website https://www.elks.org and complete the participation form so we can show 100% participation. If you need assistance please contact your District Director or myself.
I want to thank all of the Volunteers for giving their time to make this past year a success. We are getting ready for this year's season and several more Lodges in our state are committing to holding local shoots. It is a great opportunity to reach out into our communities to show them the good work that we as Elks do for our Children.
From the Court
2022-2023 Regional Competitors and State Winners
8-9 Boys: Derek Manzow, Tifton Lodge 1114
8-9 Girls: Alaya Hawes, Augusta Lodge 255
** To compete in National 4/22/23
10-11 Boys: Sawyer Baxter, Calhoun Lodge 1883
10-11 Girls: Jaydah Baker, Eatonton Lodge 2549
** To compete in National 4/22/23
12-13 Boys: Braxton Draper, Valdosta Lodge 728
12-13 Girls: Madison Hoffpauir, Albany Lodge 713
Vance Rhodes, State Hoop Shoot Director, 770-833-5048 mobile
Soccer Shoot
Soccer is one of the fastest growing youth activities in the country. The Elks Soccer Program is geared to coincide with this sport phenomenon. From toddlers to teens, in our large urban centers to our small suburban settings, soccer is becoming the sport of choice for our youth. This program is the kind of sporting event to help keep our youth focused and away from undesirable activities. Soccer Chairman is Junior Roberson (Regional Soccer Shoot will be held at the Florida Elks Youth Camp Jan. 28-29, 2023)
Scholarships-Most Valuable Student
Those eligible are current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. High School graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Legacy Scholarships are available for high school seniors of children and grandchildren of dues paying Elk Members. Chairman is Junior Roberson
GEA Secretaries Association
If you need information regarding the Secretaries Association, or CLMS, or anything else Secretary related, contact GEA Secretaries Association President Larry Westberry.
Drug Awareness
The Elks have the largest Drug Awareness program in the United States. We are very proud of our dedicated army of volunteers who freely give their time and talents to this most noble cause. The Elks are committed to eliminating the use and abuse of illegal drugs by all members of society and believe that in order to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug-free environment. The Elks Drug Awareness Video contest's theme for 2022-23 is "One Pill Can Kill". The contest is open to two age groups: Pre High School and High School. Info and forms are on the forms & documents page. The Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest's theme "One Pill Can Kill" is open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students and info and forms are also on the forms and documents page. The Drug Awareness Essay contest's theme is also "One Pill Can Kill" and is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Info and forms are on the forms and documents page. The Enrique S. Camarena Award is for a member of the law enforcement community who best exemplifies the qualities and principles for which Agent Camarena gave his life. Nominees should be involved in their communities in an effort to help that community become drug free. Nomination form and info are on the forms and documents page. You can also find information there about the Red Ribbon Patch Program. The DEA Red Ribbon Patch Program is designed to provide Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts the opportunity to earn a patch from the Drug Enforcement Administration by performing antidrug activities in commemoration of Red Ribbon Week. Also go to forms and documents for the Drug Awareness Trailer Check List and the Drug Awareness Trailer Listings.
Drug Awareness Chair Cyndi Russell
Lodge Activities
Community Projects Contest
The Grand Lodge is holding a Community Projects Contest. All lodges are encouraged to participate. The project focus should be one that fills a need in your community and makes a difference to those you serve.
(see forms & documents)
