Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 is proud to announce that local student Maci Carter has been awarded First Place in the Nation for her outstanding entry in the Elks National Drug Awareness Poster Contest. This remarkable achievement highlights both Maci’s talent and her commitment to helping spread the important message of living a drug-free life. Her creative and meaningful artwork stood out among entries from across the United States, earning her the top national honor in this yea

Elks Drug Awareness Trailer on Display at Sanford Community Events Over the weekend of  October 24th and 25th , the Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 proudly participated in two local community events, showcasing our  Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) Trailer  and spreading our important message of prevention and education. On  Friday evening , we joined the  Sheriff’s Truck or Treat  event, which drew an estimated  2,500 attendees . Lodge members greeted families, handed out candy,

Pictured left to right: Jerry Peters - West Central, Chris Setzer - East Central, Robert "Shorty" Dennany - East, Robert "Bobby" Arrington - West DD Clinics – NCSEA 2025–2026 Below are the scheduled District Deputy (DD) Clinics for the 2025–2026 Lodge year. While clinics are typically held in August , January , and April , some dates may shift slightly due to scheduling conflicts. East District DDGER Robert "Shorty" Dennany September 7, 2025 – Wilmington #532 January 25

Elks Lodge #1679, Sanford, NC -  On December 12th, members of Elks Lodge #1679 in Sanford, North Carolina, gathered to honor an outstanding student leader, Cadet Staff Sergeant Valeria Martinez. A dedicated sophomore from Lee County High School, Ms. Martinez was recognized for her exceptional achievements in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. During the ceremony, Lodge members presented Ms. Martinez with the prestigious  Elks JROTC Medal  and a  Certi

Elks Lodge #1679, Sanford, NC - Three Elks lodges within the East Central Region of North Carolina joined forces to support the annual lighting of an Elks-donated Christmas tree at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Center. This collaboration between the lodges resulted in the donation of a live 10-foot tree, as well as refreshments for the event, which was attended by approximately 15 elderly veterans and 20 supporters. The unity of these lodges plays

Joseph W Clancy North Carolina State Elks Association State President 2024 - 2025 I would like to thank the members of the North Carolina Elks Association for providing me the opportunity to serve them as their 2024 – 2025 State President.  This is a true honor and assure you I will do my best to make the State Association an organization that we are all proud to be a member. I relocated to Sanford, NC from New Jersey in 1997, shortly after becoming a member of the Sanford E