Bullhorn
Berea Elks Lodge #1815
October 2025
a message from the Exalted Ruler
Dear Elks Members,
I want to share some insights about The Elks National Foundation, commonly known as the ENF. For almost a century, members of the Elks have been contributing to this foundation, which continues to bring us all together in service to our communities.
The ENF's mission is all about helping Elks strengthen their communities. We carry out this commitment by investing in the areas where Elks live and work. Our initiatives assist young people in developing lifelong skills, support students heading to college, address the needs of current veterans, contribute to charitable activities of state Elks associations, and fund projects that enhance the quality of life in local Elks communities.
Since it started, the ENF has donated over $500 million to Elks charitable projects across the country. Each year, our programs grow, enabling Elks to do even more to strengthen their communities.
The generosity of our donors makes it possible for the ENF to help Elks build stronger communities. Since its inception, we’ve received over $322.6 million in contributions and bequests. Currently, we have more than 124,000 active donors and an endowment fund valued at $868.5 million.
We have various programs including:
- Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Program
- Elks Drug Awareness Program
- Veterans Service and Remembrance
- Elks National Veterans Service Commission
- Elks Veterans Memorial Maintenance
When you contribute to the Elks National Foundation, you’re doing more than funding just the Drug Awareness and "Hoop Shoot" programs. You’re also supporting the Community Investments Program, providing Emergency Educational Grants to children of deceased or completely disabled Elks, helping today's veterans, and maintaining the Elks National Memorial. In essence, you’re supporting Elkdom in your state.
During the 2024-25 Lodge year, the Elks of Ohio raised $378,778.94 for the ENF. In return, this year, the foundation will give back the following:
These grants will support your state’s major charitable project along with other philanthropic efforts. Parts of these grants will also back your state’s Drug Awareness Program, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot, and educational programs.
- State Charities Grant: $225,110.00
- Special Projects Grant: $166,080.00
- Bonus Grant: $47,190.00
We will also award 17 Most Valuable Student scholarships to high school seniors from your state, along with up to 8 Legacy scholarships for the children, grandchildren, and stepchildren of Elks.
- Most Valuable Student: $68,000.00
- Legacy Award: $32,000.00
Additionally, we provide funding to the Elks National Veterans Service Commission to support its volunteers working in veterans' hospitals and medical centers.
PER Eric Banks is the Chairman of ENF for the Berea Elks Lodge. Thanks to his efforts and our contributions, we’ve ranked 1st in the state for four years in a row, and we’re hoping to clinch that spot again for a five year! If you are not currently donating to ENF, reach out to a Lodge Officer for details on how you too can be a part of the good works of your Elks Lodge.
Fraternally,
Debbie Greenhill, Exalted Ruler
Lodge Officers
Exalted Ruler - Deb Greenhill
Esteemed Leading Knight - Hans Larsen
Esteemed Loyal Knight - Dianna Threadgill
Esteemed Lecturing Knight - Pat Greenhill
Secretary - Jeff Coyle, DDGER
Treasurer - Danielle Mahany, PER
Chaplain - John Masterson
Inner Guard - Ro Pruitt-Humphreys
Tiler - Jon Elias
Esquire - Lenny Oliveri, PER
Lodge Trustees
5th Year - Rich Ward
4th Year - Kevin Maloney, PER
3rd Year - Aric Pruitt-Humphreys
2nd Year - Andy Tyler
1st Year - Dr. Mitch Rivas
UPCOMING EVENTS
October
Oct 1 - Lodge Meeting
Oct 7 - Dart League begins
Oct 8 - Board of Directors Meeting
Oct 11 - CP Ball at Ashtabula #208 (Lodge Closed) Tickets on sale now
Oct 12 - Ohio Elks Northeast District Meeting at Ashtabula #208
Oct 15 - Lodge Meeting
Oct 18 - Craft Fair
Oct 18 - 1815 Club
Oct 25 - DEA National Drug Take Back Day
Oct 29 - 5th Wednesday Club Ashland #1360 (Lodge Closed)
Oct 31 - Trunk-or-Treat
November
Nov 1 - 1815 Club
Nov 5 - Lodge Meeting - Initiation
Nov 8 - Purse Bingo
Nov 11 - Veterans Dinner at Lakewood #1350 (Lodge Closed)
Nov 12 - Board of Directors Meeting
Nov 15 - Big Lebowski Night
Nov 19 - Lodge Meeting - DDGER Inspection
Nov 22- Wine Tasting
Nov 26 - Planning Committee Meeting
Tuesdays & Fridays
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October
Oct 2 - Paul Lowrie
Oct 5 - Dianna Threadgill
Oct 7 - Joe Jonhenry
Oct 8 - Chris Greene
Oct 10 - Aric Pruitt-Humphreys
Oct 10 - Dennis Potter
Oct 11 - John Masterson
Oct 24 - Pete Evanko
Trivia Fridays at 7pm
purse bingo
Our 3rd Annual Purse Bingo is set for Saturday, November 8. Doors open at 5, with game play to begin at 5:30. Cost is $40 in advance and $50 at the door and includes 10 rounds of bingo for purse prizes and an entry into the door prize drawing. There will also be sideboards and raffle baskets full of amazing items. Tickets can be purchased here:
Tickets are available here: https://www.bereaelks.com/lodge-store/halloween-cookie-class
Trunk-or-Treat
Join us for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Berea Elks Lodge! On October 31st from 6-8pm, bring the kids for a fun, safe evening of candy, costumes, and community. Decorate your trunk or just come trick-or-treat!
Ohio Buckeye Bucks Calendars
Once again, the Elks Buckeye Calendar fund- raiser has returned. The calendars are now avail- able in the lounge. No inflation price-raising; the cost is still $20. For your $20 you get a 4-digit number in the Ohio Lottery’s twice daily drawing. And you have the same number all year. That’s 730 chances to win. If your number is drawn on a weekday, you win $50. Weekends is $100. On the ten holidays, you win $500.
Last year we sold 137 calendars, by only 21 members. This year it would be great if we in- creased both numbers.
Our coveted Lodge number, 1815, is going to be raffled off, through our “Deck of Cards” raffle. Only 50¢ for a chance to win. Last year’s winner, John Masterson hopes to repeat.
- Bob Bickford, PER
Bar and Kitchen Help needed
We are in need of additional volunteers to help in the bar and kitchen. Kitchen help can be disherwashers or occasional cooks. For the bar, we are in the process of bringing back our Saturday celebrity guest bartenders to help. If you have any interest or desire to help out, please reach out Trustee chairman Kevin Maloney or Secretary Jeff Coyle.
Welcome new members
In September we initiated three members into our Lodge. Steve Greenhill, Patrick Greenhill, and Charles Lambert. Be sure to introduce yourself the next time you see them at the Lodge!
2025 Drug Takeback Day
On October 25 Berea 1815 with work alongside Berea Police to host an offical Drug takeback site. Twice a year communities across the United States come together for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an initiative led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to promote the safe disposal of unused or expired prescription medications. This biannual event provides a vital opportunity for individuals to prevent drug misuse, protect the environment, and contribute to a safer, healthier society.
Holiday Wine Tasting
Join us Saturday, November 22nd at 7:00 PM for our annual Holiday Season Wine Tasting. We’ll feature great wines designed to pair well during the holiday season at the lodge.
We’ll have six amazing wines paired with some of the best locally sourced foods.
Please be sure to buy tickets in advance and save $10 per person!
$40/person in advance
(must purchase by November 19th )
$50 /person after November 19th, depending on availability.
2025 PER Holiday Gala
Mark your calendars for Friday December 19th. Berea Elks will be hosting our annual PER Holiday Gala. Following last year’s success, we will again be holding the event at the Aviator. Full details will be available in the next Bullhorn.