News item submitted by Mary Brouillette

News item submitted by Mary Brouillette.

News item submitted by Steve Edgerley

Ethan Whalen from Rutland will be going to Chicago April 25th to represent Vermont at the National Hoop Shoot. Jacobi Lafferty brought home a third place. Rocky was on hand to help pass out the trophies. 

Jacobi Lafferty with his 3rd place trophy with Rocky Putnam, President Vermont Elks

Ethan Whalen heading to Chicago, and Rocky Putnam, President Vermont Elks.

News item and photos submitted by Steve Edgerley.

The State Hoop Shoot was held at Barre on January 26, 2019.  Congratulations to the winners in each age category. 

Brody Toof.  8-9 boys. Shot. 18/25. He represents St. Albans Lodge
Ellie Whalen. 8-9 girl.    21/25. Represents Rutland Lodge
Ethan Whalen.  10-11 boy.  24/25. Represents Rutland Lodge
Meghan Thompson. 10-11 girl. 22/25. Represents Burlington Lodge
Jacobi Lafferty.   12-13 boy. 24/25. Represents Burlington Lodge
Alicea Coon. 12-13 girl.   18/25. Represents Bennington Lodge

The next shoot out for these youngster will be held at the following location:

Date: 03/23/2019
Location: Portland, ME
Details: New England Region 6 Includes the following States: CT – ME – MA – NH – RI – VT

Pictured with the winners, left side is Bob Campo, Steve Edgerley with his grandchildren Hadley and Brody Edgerley and on the right side Rocky Putnam and Richard Blinn, the Regional Director for New England

News item submitted by Steve Edgerley

 Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 recently held there annual Hoop Shoot for boys and girls, ages 8 to 13.  This year was a record turn out compared to years past with (43) young competitors.     First place winners in all age groups, boys and girls, will now compete in the Elks Southern District Hoop Shoot at the Springfield High School gym on Jan. 12th at 10 AM.  Bennington, Brattleboro and Rutland Lodges will be competing against Springfield competitors on that day.     For the girls, winners in the 8 & 9 year old group was Payton Austin, 10 & 11 age group was Savannah Dezaine and in the 12 & 13 age group was Molly Tennis.  For the boys, winners were Metin Gultekin for 8 & 9 years old, Caleb Merrow for the 10 & 11 age group and James Gultekin for the 12 & 13 age group.  2nd place winners for girls, Keeli Stewart for 8 & 9 year olds, Hailey Magill for 10 & 11 age group and Amelia Murchie in the 12 & 13 age group.  For boys, Jacob Blair for 8 & 9 age group, Kaiden McCarthy for 10 & 11 age group and Caden Benson for the 12 & 13 age group.     The winners at the Elks Southern District Hoop Shoot on Jan. 12th will continue on to compete in the Vt. Elks State Hoop Shoot in Barre, Vt., on January 26th. 

Caption for Hoop Shoot:  Trophy winners at the recent Springfield Elks local Hoop Shoot are shown L to r;  Hailey Magill, Keeli Stewart, Jacob Blair, Matin Gultekin and Kaiden McCarthy.  Back; Payton Austin, Savannah Dezaine, Caden Benson, James Gultekin, Caleb Merrow, Molly Tennis and Amelia Murchie.  Rear; Victor Baskevich Hoop Shoot Chm and Jim Morse Springfield Elks Exalted Ruler

News item submitted by Mike Gunn.

The St. Albans Elk’s Lodge Local Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday, December 1st at BFA St. Albans.  The following participants will be moving on to compete at the District Level at North Country High School on Sat. January 5th. 8/9 girls Annalise Robtoy (Enosburg), 10/11 girls  Cassidy Blaney-Feeley (Enosburg), 12/13 girls Madison Carey (Sheldon), 12/13 boys Braedan Caldwell (Bakersfield), 10/11 boys Carson Neveau (St. Albans Town), 8/9 boys Brady Toof (Fairfield)

The 2nd and 3rd place winners from the divisions were 8/9 girls 2nd Luca Boyeau (St. Albans City),3rd Madelyn Skar (Bakersfield) 8/9 boys 2nd Aiden Lauxman (Enosburg), 3rd Daniel Martel (Swanton), 10/11 girls 2nd Abbey Demar (St. Albans Town), 3rd Ava Giroux (St. Albans City), 10/11 boys 2nd Andrew Corbiere(St. Albans City), 3rd Gavin Nichols (Swanton), 12/13 girls 2nd Sydney Preseau (St. Albans Town) 3rd Hannah Branon(Fairfield), 12/13 boys 2nd Marc Bechard (Swanton), 3rd Braedan Caldwell  (Bakersfield).  Thanks to the following volunteers: Joe and Margaret Montcalm, Sandy Bracey, Ed Morgan, Gerald Bailey, Laurie Boudreau, Robin Trombley, Harry Gleim, Cathy Moss, Mary Brouillette, Gloria Bronson, Abigail Paquette, Lee Paquette, Tamara Gagne, Ann Sargent, Bruce Pelletier, Diane Crawford, Al Teague, Cheryl Teague, Madison Gagne, Arianna Bourdeau, Steve Wry, and Dan Ploof.

First place winners – left to right: Annalise Robtoy (Enosburg), Cassidy Blaney-Feeley (Enosburg), Madison Carey (Sheldon), Ethan White (City), Carson Neveau (SATEC), and Brody Toof (Fairfield)

News items submitted by Mary Brouillette.

Newport Elks Lodge #2155 held their local hoop shoot Dec. 1,2018 at NCUHS.
Below are the pictures of the winners

Back row: Steve Edgerley, Local Chairman Reid Burke, Joe Young, Derick Brow, Brandon Wells, Brian  Hilliker, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front row: Sophie Corkins, Abby Jacobs, Ava Patten, Zack Fortin, Elijah Baker and Wyatt Driscoll.
Ava Patten and Zack Fortin will advance to the District Contest on Jan. 5th at NCUHS

Back:  Steve Edgerley, Local Chair Reid Burke, Bryce, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front:  Abby Geoffrey, Jorja Kinney, Parish Weikel, Kamryn Huntington, Trent Ellie, Aiden Snay.
Parish Weikel and Kamryn Huntington will advance to the District contest on Jan. 5 th at NCUHS

Back:  Steve Edgerley Lodge Chair, Brett ROY, Kevin Lantagne, Jacob Kocis, Bailey Carter, Peter Ramsdell Leading Knight
Front:  Makayla Malshuk, Josie Fortin, Kaylee Sargent, Jeffrey St. Onge, Hayden Bolivian, Avery Grant.
Kaylee Sargent and Jeffrey St. Onge will advance to the District contest on Jan. 5 th at NCUHS

A big thank you to the Varisty Basketball player, Coach John Gunn and manager Reid Burke for all their help with the contest

News item submitted by Steve Edgerley.

Left to right: Steve Edgerley, State Hoop Shoot Chairman, holding his grandson Brody Edgerley; Jacobi Lafferty, 12-13 year old winner, from Burlington; Alexander Gordon, 10-11 year old winner, from Burlington; Antonio Piplica,  8-9 year old winner from Burlington; Ellie Whalen, 8-9 year old winner from Rutland; Tessa Napollitano, 10-11 year old winner from Burlington;  Maren Nitsche, 12-13 year old winner from St. Johnsbury;  and Brian Gaura, Vermont Elks State President.
These 6 winners will now go on to the Regional contest in South Portland, Maine March 23. 24 and 25 to compete . The winners from there will go onto the Nationals in Chicago in April