Vernal Express | 1983-05-04 | Page 5 | Governor Declares Elks Youth Week

Governor declares Elks Youth Week Governor Scott Matheson has declared the week beginning May 1 as Elks National Youth Week. A declaration of Youth Week acknowledges that the Elks through various national programs as Teenager of the Month and Year, Hoop Shoot, Youth and America, Drug Abuse Education, and Eagle Scout recognition, provides much needed recognition to worthy young persons. The first week in May was chosen as Elks' Youth Week to coincide with the same week the Elks dedicate to the youth of the country through special ceremonies and celebrations.