The newest program in Elkdom is an old one! Yes, it is the Junior Elks Program called “the Antlers.” It is a chance for young people in our communities to get involved with the Elks in the many service-related projects our Lodges sponsor.<\/p>\n
The program was initially organized in the late 1930’s and went well for several years as an active arm of the Elks. However, by the 1960’s interest in the program had waned and was ended. Recently, a few Lodges have restarted the program with great success.<\/p>\n
The Antlers of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America has as its major objective the following:<\/p>\n
Membership in the organization is open to any individual who has passed their twelfth and not yet reached their twenty-first birthday, who is a citizen of the United States of America, of good character and who believes in the existence of God.<\/p>\n
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As the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, the program relies on state, district and Lodge volunteers to promote a drug-free lifestyle. By taking pride in America\u2019s communities and youth, the program takes action against youth drug use through education and inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n Since 1982, the Elks have developed an effective, community-based drug prevention program by partnering with federal agencies including the Drug Enforcement Agency, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and national organizations such as Pride Youth Programs. These partnerships ensure the Elks Drug Awareness Program addresses the leading drug abuse issues facing communities today.<\/span><\/p>\n From a young age, the Drug Awareness Program asks kids to think about what it means to be drug free. Through the program\u2019s annual essay and poster contests, kids can express their feelings on rejecting peer pressure. 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The young men and women experience training in precision driving, traffic and boating law enforcement, firearm instruction, self-defense, and law enforcement history.<\/p>\n Cadet Lawman was started in Oklahoma in 1974 and co-sponsored by the Jaycees and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol – Safety Education Division.\u00a0 The first year 39 young men attended Cadet Lawman at the Robert R. Lester Training Center in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n In 1976 the Jaycees and the Oklahoma Elks Major Projects sponsored Cadet Lawman with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol – Safety Education Division.\u00a0 Also in 1976, 3 girls attended the academy along with 44 boys.<\/p>\n The program moved, in 1977, to the former Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base in Burns Flat, Oklahoma and resided at this historical base for 41 years, through the 44th academy in 2017.\u00a0\u00a0Western Technology Center\u00a0in Burns Flat,\u00a0Burns Flat – Dill City Schools, Elk City Elks Lodge, Quartz Mountain Fun Park, Foss Lake State Park, Burns Flat BFF’s, Retired Troopers, and\u00a0many other people helped year after year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The week-long program is held annually the first full week of June. 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