The Cerebral Palsy Commission, in conjunction with the State President, has implemented a new program emphasizing “grass roots” participation from the state’s Local Lodges.

PGER Michael Smith with CP Child at 2011 State Convention in Albuquerque

Funds will be made available for equipment and modifications to equipment and facilities for those with Cerebral Palsy. This could be the purchase of a wheelchair or walker, modifications to equipment (such as wheelchair lights), or modifications to facilities (special needs bath remodels, etc.). The Commission feels we can better utilize the funds raised by offering this kind of assistance, instead of running our own “In-House” program, which has become very expensive and has produced limited tangible results. The Commission is still looking into the future of the “walkables”, but these devices will no longer be the main component of the program.
Checks will only be made out to equipment vendors and suppliers, contractors or local Lodges. This will give us a check that the money is actual spent for the intended purpose.
Disbursement of funds will be from a statewide pool, with no quota per district. That way we can help the area with the greatest need. The Commission will, as much as possible, be equitable in the distribution of funds.
Click Here for applications. These applications should be downloaded by or given to any individual or family in need. Once filled out, that application is then mailed or dropped off at the local Elks Lodge. The application is then approved locally by the Exalted Ruler, Secretary or Local C.P. Chairman, and forwarded to the State C.P. Chairman. From there the application will be distributed to the full C.P. Commission for consideration and approval. Once a majority has approved the request, a voucher will be sent to the State Treasurer, and a check will be cut. The amount of money available each year will be based on the budget approved at the Spring Convention, and may vary year-to-year based on the success of our fundraising efforts. This year, we should have at least $60,000.

Dave Johnson NMEA CP Chairman

First Lady Gina Hamman draws the $20,000 winner

The following people were winners at the CP drawing on 9/22/12. $20,000 John & Vicki Frost- Tucumcari Lodge #1172 $750 BPOE #2083- Los Alamos #2083 $500 Weese- Farmington #1747 $400 Dwight Ray- Los Alamos #2083 $300 Jay Boehner- Los Alamos #2083 $200 David Richins- Lordsburg #1813 $100 Felisha Leger- Las Vegas #408

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Lodge Per Capita as of 05/10/2013 (per capita Goal: $10.00)

Lodge Name/#	# Members	Total	Per Capita	Rank
Las Vegas #0408	280	100.00	0.36	5
Silver City #0413	246	2500.00	10.16	1
Santa Fe #0460	455	0.00	0.00	8
Albuquerque #0461	306	400.00	1.31	3
Raton #0865	239	0.00	0.00	12
Roswell #0969	694	0.00	0.00	6
Las Cruces #1119	419	0.00	0.00	7
Tucumcari #1172	426	200.00	0.47	4
Clovis Portales #1244	425	0.00	0.00	9
Gallup #1440	402	0.00	0.00	10
Carlsbad #1558	2277	0.00	0.00	11
Artesia #1717	240	1000.00	4.17	2
Farmington #1747	1141	0.00	0.00	13
Lordsburg #1813	96	0.00	0.00	14
Alamogordo #1897	658	0.00	0.00	15
Grants Milan #2053	286	0.00	0.00	16
Los Alamos #2083	231	0.00	0.00	17
Ruidoso #2086	128	0.00	0.00	18
Belen #2499	114	0.00	0.00	19
Rio Rancho #2500	239	0.00	0.00	20
Deming #2750	209	0.00	0.00	21
Clayton #2865	143	0.00	0.00	22
Totals	9654	4200.00	.44

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Designed by Dave Johnson/dave_johnson@demingelks.org Revised 3:48 PM 12/4/2008