Back of the theater view of Ray Lozano speaking at Brentwood High School in Saint Louis Missouri – 10/30/24
While in Missouri Ray spoke at Arcadia Valley Middle School (Healthy Choices – Addition, 330 students), Arcadia High School (Vaping – 310 students), Saint Louis Elks Lodge #9 (Let’s Taco about Drugs – 30 members + 5 students), Jackson Junior High School (Healthy Choices – Addition, TBA # of students), Jackson Junior High School (Vaping – TBA # of students), Saxony Lutheran High School (Drunk Driving – TBA # of students), Alpa Academy High School (Marijuana – 25 students), Brentwood High School (Marijuana – 210 students), and Crestview Middle School (Vaping – 1600 students).
L to R – Ray Lozano (Word Renowned Substance Prevention Speaker), Beth Schnettler (Saint Louis #9 Past Exalted + Drug Awareness Chair), Dr. Edward M. Johnson Jr. (Principal – Brentwood High School) – 10/30/24Per Joy Clarkson: International Drug Awareness Speaker Ray Lozano spoke on the dangers of using nicotine and vaping to the students at the Arcadia Valley Schools. Pictured L-R: Metro East Drug Awareness Chairman Beth Schnettler, Southeast Drug Awareness Chairman Joy Clarkson, Speaker Ray Lozano, Missouri State Secretary Bud Clarkson, Arcadia Valley 2330 Exalted Ruler Jason Moise, Arcadia Valley Principal Jacob Sutton, and Arcadia Valley Drug Awareness Chairman Tammy Numerosi. The students were very attentive and gave positive feedback to Ray.
Note: Ray gave presentations at Arcadia Valley High School and Arcadia Valley Middle School October 29th, 2024Per Joy Clarkson, “This photo was taken at Ray’s presentation at the Saxony Lutheran High School. Pictured are Terry Carmack-Drug Awareness Chairman from Dexter 2439, Mark Ruark-principal of Saxony Lutheran and Exalted Ruler at Cape Girardeau #639, Ray Lozano- international speaker against drug abuse, Beth Schnettler DA Chairman from Metro East District, Joy Clarkson- DA Chairman for Southeast District and Stephanie Ledure DA Chairman for Cape Girardeau Lodge.”
Note: Ray gave presentations at Suxony High School and Jackson Junior High School October 28th, 2024Per Joy Clarkson, “This group along with the Metro East and Southeast District Elks were instrumental in bringing International Speaker Ray Lozano to the Jackson Mo. School District. Ray gave a very informative talk on the consequences of drug abuse.”
Pictured are Ray Lozano, Jackson Lodge 2652 PER and Trustee Kim Anello, PER and Jackson Drug Awareness Chairman Alicha Young, retired teacher and member of the Jackson Lodge Greg Clippard, Dexter Lodge 2439 Drug Awareness Chairman Terry Carmack, State Secretary Bud Clarkson, and PER and Trustee from Dexter Lodge Dennis Carmack.Per Joy Clarson, “After a very informative and interesting assembly with the high school at Saxony Lutheran School Cape Girardeau Lodge #639 provided a wonderful dinner for all of the Drug Awareness group who were present.”
Pictured L to R – Joy Clarkson (Southeast District DA Chairman) , Stephanie Ledure (Cape Girardeau DA Chairman), Paul Ledure (Southeast District Vice President). Chris and Ray Lozano-Ray and his wife Chris travel worldwide to educate youth on the dangers of drug abuse, and Beth Schnettler-Metro East District Drug Awareness Chairman. This was a great opportunity for the youth of Southeast Missouri.”Per Missouri Elks Association (MEA) President Jim Ross, “Had the privilege of meeting Ray Lozano, Elks National Drug Awareness Spokesperson last night (10/29/24). Ray held a seminar at St. Louis #9 Lodge on the effects of marijuana on the brains of teens and adults. Ray spent the last few days holding seminars in local schools in the Metro East and Southeast Districts.”Tuesday October 29th Ray spoke to Saint Louis Elks Lodge #9 in the Hall of America.
Pictured L to R – PSP Larry Robinson (Past State President + Grand Lodge Esquire – Festus Crystal City #1721), Robert Dixon (Saint Louis #9 – PER), Kurt Eggerding (Saint Louis #9 – PER), Jim Ross (State President – Festus Crystal City #1721), Ray Lozano, Beth Schnettler (PER + Drug Awareness Chair – Saint Louis #9), Ryan Jennings (Exalted Ruler – Saint Louis #9)Flyer covering ‘Let’s Taco about Drug’ presentation by Ray Lozano at Saint Louis #9 – 10/29/24
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Elroy the Elk, official mascot of the BPOE, stopped by
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