NY J02659

Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Ticonderoga Elks Lodge No. 1494, chartered on July 1, 1924, with celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024

BPOE operates approximately 789,742 members across more than 1,800 lodges in the United States and promotes principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity

Lodge No. 1494 acquired property at 5 Tower Avenue in 1976 for $1.00 following a devastating fire that destroyed the original lodge on Montcalm Street

Supports youth programs including the Elks National Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot, Drug Awareness Programs, Dictionary Project, and annual scholarships for high school students demonstrating community service

Provides annual contributions to support disabled American veterans, sponsors Veterans Day dinners, and supports the New York State Elks Association's Major Project aiding children and adults with Cerebral Palsy