Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Direct Energy Honours Alberta Community Heroes through Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award Program

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Monday, October 16, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy and the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) are pleased to announce Janet Townsend, founder of the Hearts & Hands Foundation, has been named the 2023 Alberta Volunteer Citizen of the Year.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy and the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) are pleased to announce Janet Townsend, founder of the Hearts & Hands Foundation, has been named the 2023 Alberta Volunteer Citizen of the Year.
  • Townsend, a resident of Canmore, Alberta, was honoured at a special ceremony where Direct Energy also announced it is making a $5,000 donation to the organization.
  • This year, Direct Energy received over 40 nominations after reaching out to more than 100 Albertan communities.
  • “Volunteers strengthen our province and at Direct Energy, we’re honored to recognize outstanding Albertans who are making a real difference in the heart of our communities.”

Elks Scholarship Helps Students Pursue Their Goals

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Friday, August 4, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elks National Foundation is proud to announce the start of the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elks National Foundation is proud to announce the start of the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest.
  • Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
  • Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship application open; 500 scholarships totaling $2.52 million to high school seniors.
  • Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has awarded life-changing scholarships to thousands of students like William Jones, a 2023 top winner.

Southeast Mechanical Acquires All Ways Heating and Air

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Monday, July 10, 2023

WEAVERVILLE, N.C., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Mechanical ("SEM"), headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, today announced the acquisition of Weaverville, North Carolina-based All Ways Heating and Air, LLC ("All Ways").

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  • WEAVERVILLE, N.C., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Mechanical ("SEM"), headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, today announced the acquisition of Weaverville, North Carolina-based All Ways Heating and Air, LLC ("All Ways").
  • This partnership bolsters SEM's presence in the North Carolina market.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the addition of All Ways to the SEM Family," commented Hugh Elks, President of SEM.
  • Elks added, "This is a perfect fit with our other divisions and expands our presence into the Weaverville and surrounding areas north of Asheville.

Standard General Provides a Response to FCC’s Invitation to Negotiation with New Disclosures and Commitments

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Standard General has also made additional commitments and submissions that further highlight the public interest benefits of this transaction.

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  • Standard General has also made additional commitments and submissions that further highlight the public interest benefits of this transaction.
  • Standard General looks forward to speaking with the FCC on these two remaining issues tomorrow.
  • Union MOU – Standard General has signed an MOU with IATSE, which includes job commitments, the implementation of a local journalism grant fund, and neutrality agreements.
  • Standard General is pleased to discuss these commitments in more detail with the FCC.

Elks Hoop Shoot Finals Crowns Six Champions

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

After a total of 1,517 made free throws, six champions were crowned:

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  • After a total of 1,517 made free throws, six champions were crowned:
    All six champions will have their names displayed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., and will visit the Hall as guests of the Elks.
  • During the Hoop Shoot weekend, the finalists and their families enjoyed a night at Soldier Field and engaged in community service.
  • Funded by the Elks National Foundation, the Hoop Shoot has been unleashing gritty kids for more than 50 years.
  • The Elks organization, which will be hosting the Hoop Shoot National Finals again next year, is headquartered in Chicago.

Elks Name $50,000 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Winners

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

CHICAGO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of more than 22,000 applicants for the Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student scholarship, only 20 students were invited to interview for the top awards of $50,000.

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  • CHICAGO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of more than 22,000 applicants for the Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student scholarship, only 20 students were invited to interview for the top awards of $50,000.
  • Elks award $50,000 Most Valuable Student scholarship to two service-minded high school seniors from Maryland.
  • "It's amazing how they are able to connect to their communities," says Tanner Christensen, a 2020 Most Valuable Student Top 20 scholar and Scholar Leader.
  • The top winners of a $50,000 MVS scholarship are Agam Iheanyi-Igwe, sponsored by Towson, Md., Lodge No.

Casinos and other forms of gambling in the U.S. reach record high of $60 billion in revenue, proving legal skill games pose no financial competition

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Monday, February 20, 2023

Duluth, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, the industry leader in legal skill games, today said the continuing record-breaking gambling revenue across the United States, more than $60 billion, shows without a doubt, legal skill games have no impact on gambling.

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  • Duluth, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, the industry leader in legal skill games, today said the continuing record-breaking gambling revenue across the United States, more than $60 billion, shows without a doubt, legal skill games have no impact on gambling.
  • The numbers are the numbers.”
    Despite the revenue numbers that continue to go up,  some casinos and other gambling entities say they are impacted by skill games.
  • Yet, Barley explained, as the number of legal skill games increases in markets, casino profits do as well.
  • Pace-O-Matic is calling for further regulation along with taxation of legal skill games at a state level.

Six Kids Crowned Champions in Elks Hoop Shoot Finals

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

CHICAGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a two-year, COVID-induced hiatus, the 2022 Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals bounced back!

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  • CHICAGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a two-year, COVID-induced hiatus, the 2022 Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals bounced back!
  • Funded by the Elks National Foundation, the Hoop Shoot has been developing gritty kids for 50 years.
  • The inaugural class of the Elks Hoop Shoot Hall of Fame presentation took place between contests.
  • The Elks organization, which will be hosting the Hoop Shoot National Finals again next year, is headquartered in Chicago.

Elks Name $50,000 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Winners

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

On April 9, the 2022 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student national finalists met virtually.

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  • On April 9, the 2022 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student national finalists met virtually.
  • Each student will receive an Elks National Foundation college scholarship of at least $20,000.
  • Through the Most Valuable Student scholarship program, high school seniors can apply for a college scholarship of up to $50,000.
  • The Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, helps Elks build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work.

Albany County Jury Awards Sexual Assault Victim $550,000

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Although the defendant pleaded guilty to the assault, the defense attempted to make the ludicrous claim that because our client had been previously sexually assaulted, and suffered PTSD and depression, no damage could have been related to this assault.

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  • Although the defendant pleaded guilty to the assault, the defense attempted to make the ludicrous claim that because our client had been previously sexually assaulted, and suffered PTSD and depression, no damage could have been related to this assault.
  • The Finkelstein & Partners team, led by trial attorney Nancy Y. Morgan, were determined to fight for justice for this young woman.
  • The jury ultimately determined that the defendant and the Elks Lodge were responsible for the substantial harm they caused and issued a verdict in the plaintiff's favor totaling $550,000.
  • I am very grateful to the members of the jury for their thoughtful verdict."