JACKSON HOLE, WYO – In support of the hard-working efforts of more than 66 Scouts, along with 78 Scout leaders, members of the Jackson Elks Lodge No. 1713 made sure the group was well nourished.
The Annual Boy Scout Antler Pickup took place Saturday, April 22 and it was the Elks that stepped up and stepped in to fill a gap to feed the participants.
“We had a great group of volunteers that would help us feed the Scouts in years past,” Jackson Boy Scout district program director and Elk member Gary Edington said. “When those volunteers were unable to help any longer, the Elks stepped up and we are very thankful.”
Elks members helped to feed over a hundred hungry volunteers as they came in from the field after a long day of searching for elk antlers. On the menu was chili, hot dogs, sandwiches, cookies, and hot chocolate donated by local businesses.
“The Elks Lodge supplies volunteers to serve, and McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Subway, Smith’s, Albertson’s, and the Jackson Whole Grocer donate the food,” said Elks exalted ruler Valerie Peterson. “This sort of teamwork is what the Jackson Hole community is all about.”
Macy’s Services provided hand washing stations and portapotties.
The Boy and Cub Scouts from Jackson troops 66, 67, 68, and 268 assist the Refuge with harvesting the shed antlers, and at the annual Jackson District Boy Scout Elk Antler Auction they sell them to bidders from around the world who make furniture, wall decorations, jewelry and food products from them. This annual event supports the National Elk Refuge with a large portion of auction proceeds going back to habitat enhancement projects on the Refuge.
This year will be the 50th annual Jackson Boy Scout District Elk Antler Auction on the Jackson Town Square. It will tale place on Saturday May 20.
