The Chattanooga Elks Lodge #91 will host the 4th Annual Elks National Foundation/Tennessee Elks Benevolent Trust Polar Plunge at the Chattanooga Elks Lodge swimming pool at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. The day will begin at 2 p.m. with are retirement ceremony of American Flags.
Divers, including members and guests, will take the cold plunge for donations which will benefit students and families in the community through nursing and trade scholarships; as well as services for youth, veterans and families in the area. Over the past three years, the Chattanooga Elks have raised over $30,000 through this event to support a variety of local programs. This is just one of many fundraising events held by Chattanooga Elks throughout the year which provide funds to enhance the quality of life and support the community.
The nursing scholarship program was selected as the major project for the Tennessee Elks Association in 1956 to relieve a critical shortage of nurses in Tennessee and is administered by the Tennessee Elks Benevolent Trust. In addition to the nursing scholarships, TEBT administers the trade scholarship program for graduating seniors as well as non-traditional students (those changing career fields or those needing additional education to progress in their current career) who will be pursuing a trade or certificate program.
The mission of the Elks National Foundation is to help Elks build stronger communities. By investing in communities, ENF helps youth develop lifelong skills, sends students to college, meets the needs of today's veterans, supports the charitable work of the state Elks associations, and funds projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities. The ENF awards $2.44 million annually in scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide.
For more information, please contact David Thompson, exalted ruler, at 314-2793 or wtail138@gmail.com.