ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION
September 2001 GRAND LODGE NEWSLETTER MESSAGE
Several years ago we started
publishing statistics that reflect the generosity of our members and their
spouses who work so hard to keep our pledge to the veterans of our Armed Forces.
It is with a great deal of pride that the Elks
National Veterans Service Commission lists the statistics for the 2000-2001
fraternal year.
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SURVEY
OF VOLUNTEER VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR
FRATERNAL YEAR APRIL 1, 2000 - MARCH 31, 2001 Compiled by the Office of the Grand Secretary
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Participants in Programs: |
661,435 |
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Elks Who Worked |
83,257 |
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Helpers |
33,619 |
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Combined Total |
116,876 |
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Hours Donated: |
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Elks |
501,607 |
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Helpers |
198,475 |
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Total Combined Hours |
700,082 |
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Cash Value of Donated Hours* |
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$10,774,262.00 |
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Miles Traveled: |
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Elks |
2,230,100 |
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Helpers |
694.681 |
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Total Combined Miles |
2,924,781 |
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Cash Value of Miles traveled'' |
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$877,434.00 |
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Contributions: |
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Cash |
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$1,870,969.00 |
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Non-Cash |
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3,282,694.00 |
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Hours Worked |
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10,774,262.00 |
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Miles Traveled |
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877.434.00 |
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Total Contributions |
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$16,805,359.00 |
* The Federal
Government has determined that the cost of work done by charitable organizations
like the Elks would average out to $15.39 per hour if performed by social care
and government agencies.
** Mileage computed at $.30 per mile.
These statistics don't tell the
complete story. A dollar value
cannot be attached to the care and love our volunteers put into their work with
those who served America in times of peril.
We thank our wonderful
volunteers as they continue “Serving Our Nation’s Veterans.”
Fraternally,
Michael F. Manning, Director
Elks National Veterans Service Commission