The SC State Association of Elks of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World awarded The Elk of the Year to Exalted Ruler Dominic Vaughn. Exalted Ruler Vaughn is the Exalted Ruler of Birnies Elks Lodge no.1195 in Sumter. Exalted Ruler Dominic Vaughn was recognized for his hard work and dedication to his local Lodge, State Association, Grand Lodge and his community work.
Brother George Lightfoot is the State President of the SC Association of Elks and Dgt. Wilma H. Newsome is the Dgt. State President of Dgts of the SC Association of Elks. PGDR Margaret D. Scott is the Grand Daughter Ruler. Honorable Leonard J. Polk is the Grand Exalted Ruler.
SC State Association of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World pictured after their Civil Liberties banquet in Columbia on April 12,2024. Pictured from left to right: Special Deputy Brother Robert Jett, DDGER Ronnie Hill, Grand Exalted Ruler Atty Honorable Leonard J. Polk, Elk of the Year 2024 Dominic Vaughn, DDGER Kevin N. Brown. Special Deputy Robert Jett serves as Special Deputy for the Birnies Elks Lodge no.1195. DDGER Brown is the District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the historic Birnies Elks Lodge no.1195 located in Sumter.
