A Peek at Zeke
Despite growing up in poverty and the loss of his father, EEG recipient Matthew "Zeke" Hughes has an amazing outlook on life. Read on to learn about the many accomplishments of this Boston College alum.

Scholar Feels at Home while Teaching Abroad
2001 MVS winner Jeremy Staley taught sixth grade in the Marshall Islands for a year. In this Q&A he shares with us his experience and how the ENF helped him get there.

MVS Recipient Makes Musical Mark
Liz Carlisle released a major studio album and spoke at Harvard's spring commencement ceremony. What will this top scholar accomplish next?!

Kevin P. O'Shaughnessy
Victorville, CA
Enthusiasm goes a long way. So does a bit of friendly competition. Both of these are helping the ENF in the Lodge and District of ENF Chair Kevin O’Shaughnessy.

Jerry Oltman
Sebastian, FL. Lodge No. 2714
Lodge chairperson Jerry Oltman of Sebastian, Fla. Lodge No. 2714 took on the job with a goal: He wants his Lodge to give $5000 to the ENF this fiscal year, which results in approximately $12 per capita.

Scott Lyman
MI State Chair
Sometimes old methods work best, but sometimes fresh ideas mean big success!

What’s in a Name? MVS Alum Provides Opportunities
Now a world traveler, successful Harvard alum and active donor to the Elks National Foundation, Jon Gattman attributes much of his success to education.

A Life Full of Stories
From growing up in Europe to landing in Normandy on D Day, Max Oppenheimer has lived the kind of life you’d read in a book. And he might just be the one to write it!

Donor Gives New Meaning to Benevolence
Nester Tan of Florence, Ore., Lodge No. 1858 gave the following speech at his Lodge the night that the Elks National Foundation chair presented him with his silver-level recognition plaque.