Podcasts by Midday with the Elks National Foundation

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 64: The Budget Breakdown from 2020-02-22T15:54:51

The ENF Board of Trustees just approved a massive $39.1 million budget for FY2021, and there's something new in it for every program. Jim and Debbie break it all down for you. Plus, Debbie benef...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 63: Rocky Mountain High from 2020-01-28T21:11:55

Jim and Debbie head to the Colorado Elks Association's winter quarterly in Colorado Springs for the first Midday Road Show! Guests include a couple of independent filmmakers, the director of fam...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 62: It's a Holiday Miracle! from 2019-12-17T22:16:22

What started out as a single thank-you note blossomed into 14 sweet, sincere expressions of gratitude. It's a holiday miracle! Don't miss a Midday episode that some are calling a modern holiday ...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 61: Keep on Keepin' on! from 2019-11-22T22:39:18

Doug Wise of the Grants department visits the show to announce the Impact Grant projects that will receive renewal funding for next year. Tune in today to hear how these amazing Lodges are build...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 60: The Best Years? from 2019-10-18T20:34:37

In a very special episode of the Midday podcast, Jim and Debbie dive into an epidemic on college campuses. Along the way, they rail on the college-admissions scandal and celebrate ENF Month. Lis...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 59: Grit Happens from 2019-09-23T15:50:48

School is back in session, so Makenna Cannon joins Jim and Debbie to talk about how lessons learned through the Hoop Shoot can lead to better performance in the classroom. The episode features t...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 58: The Only Constant Is Change from 2019-08-26T17:08:01

Procrastination. Parasites. The World Wide Web. Join Jim, Debbie, and the ENF's new Scholarship Manager for a wide-ranging conversation in the latest episode of Midday!

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 57: Three tomatoes are walking down the street ... from 2019-07-26T15:32:10

In episode 57, which is not sponsored by Heinz, we catch up. Join Jim and Debbie as they chat about all the things going on at the office.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 56: The 2019 Convention Live Show! from 2019-07-01T15:08:34

This episode was recorded before a live studio audience in the Ferrara Theater at the America's Convention Center Complex during the Elks National Convention in St. Louis. It features a host of ...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 55: Meet Me in St. Louis! from 2019-06-10T16:43:56

It's our convention preview episode! Kate Edsey, our meeting planner, visits the show to talk all about the upcoming reunion. 

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 54: The Long Midday from 2019-05-03T22:12:21

Everyone is talking about Game of Thrones, and so are we (if inadvertently). Plus Jim and Debbie recap the Leadership Weekend and Hoop Shoot National Finals.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 53: The Podcast Jumps to Warp Speed from 2019-03-30T01:35:47

In a brisk episode, Jim and Debbie introduce the top 20 Most Valuable Students and then share some of the storylines for this year's Hoop Shoot National Finals. This one will get you pumped for ...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 52: The Fast Track to Destruction from 2019-03-01T22:02:32

Jim and Debbie interview Nicole, a veteran who was on "the fast track to destruction" prior to getting help from the V.A. and the Elks. Plus CIPsters Colleen Conrad and Chelsea Dennis drop by to...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 51: Back on the Bayou from 2019-01-18T21:59:50

Just back from the Service Trip to Biloxi, Elks Scholar Fellow John Kavula joins Jim and Debbie on the big show. Episode 51 also features interviews with Rose, a veteran who avoided homelessness...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 50: The End of the Tunnel from 2018-12-18T19:45:55

While Jim attends his daughter's Christmas pageant, his little Elves handle Midday ... and turn in one of the pod's all-time best episodes. Debbie and sidekick's sidekick Mary Morgan interview P...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 49: The Golden Tickets from 2018-11-16T22:27:32

Colleen Conrad joins Jim and Debbie to reveal the winning Impact Grant Lodges for 2019. The announcement was made on this episode, four days before the news will be shared online.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 48: Debbie's Field Notes from 2018-10-29T20:58:15

Debbie has spent a lot of the time in the field lately. In this episode, she tells us all about her recent trips to Albuquerque for the National Scholarship Providers Association's annual confer...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 47: An Issue That Demands Our Attention from 2018-09-15T02:01:16

Mary Morgan pulls double-duty in this episode about the Elks' pledge to eliminate veteran homelessness, serving as sidekick in Debbie's absence and also as the guest. She gives a riveting update...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 46: All the Single Ladies from 2018-08-24T20:56:03

Colleen Muszynski joins Jim and Debbie for a back-to-school episode about the Community Investments Program.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 45: 45 for 150 from 2018-07-13T21:26:19

The scholarships department joins Jim and Debbie for a behind-the-scenes look at the largest gathering of Elks scholars ever, the epic 150 for 150 Service and Celebration Weekend in San Antonio....

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 44: One More Raspberry Stoli from 2018-05-18T23:05:51

Billy Donnelly and Maryann Dernlan join Jim and Debbie to give you an insider's look at the Hoop Shoot Finals and Leadership Weekend. Plus, we remember friend of the show Jim "J.D." Dorris.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 43: Cooking with Crisco from 2018-03-23T20:01:22

It's March, and our programs are firing on all cylinders. We talk a bit about the Hoop Shoot and play an interview with the Barnhart family of West Virginia, but this episode stars Maryann Dernl...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 42: Just Say Ray from 2018-01-19T21:43:30

In an episode expertly side-kicked by Kate Edsey, Jim and Debbie interview Drug Awareness Speaker Ray Lozano about life on the speaking tour.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 41: Talkin' Vets -- Mary, Debbie and The Duke from 2017-12-01T21:49:57

We welcome back Mary Morgan to talk all about veterans and the Welcome Home effort to end veteran homelessness.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 40: Carolina on Our Pod from 2017-10-13T20:08:15

In the landmark 40th episode, we interview Jenna and the CIPsters, newly returned from their epic barnstorming tour through the Carolinas. Also, Jim turns 50. 

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 39: The Bearded Ladies of the CIP from 2017-08-25T21:56:11

The reclusive Colleen Muszynski joins Jim and Debbie to talk all about the Foundation's little known and underappreciated Community Investments Program. The episode also features interviews with...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 38: You Had to Be There from 2017-07-17T18:41:03

This special episode recorded before a live studio audience at the Elks National Convention in Reno features the CIP Volunteer of the Year and a whopping 11 scholars, plus one remarkable mother....

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 37: The Midday Workout from 2017-06-30T15:11:54

Jim and Debbie help you get your sweat on as they talk Scholar Service Trips with Jenna Johnson and preview the Reno Convention with Kate Edsey. 

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 36: The Fill-in Sidekick from 2017-05-19T21:19:34

The versatile Mary Morgan dons two hats for this timely episode about serving veterans in need. 

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 35: Taming the Beast from 2017-05-01T19:38:51

Jim and Debbie recap April's two-headed beast: the Leadership Weekend and Hoop Shoot.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 34: Being Jim O'Kelley from 2017-03-24T21:05:45

There's something not quite right about this episode, but never mind that. The show is filled with great Hoop Shoot stuff as Billy Donnelly joins Jim and Debbie to preview the upcoming Finals.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 33: Won't You Be My Neighbor? from 2017-02-24T22:42:27

The multi-talented Maryann Slater returns to the show to preview the Leadership Weekend, recap the Dallas service trip, talk about homelessness, and sing an original song. Jim, meanwhile, overbi...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 32: We're Not Ogres from 2017-01-30T19:29:15

Colleen Muszynski joins Jim and Debbie for a final push to the 2017 grant season. Lots of great grant ideas in this episode.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 31: A Midday Christmas Carol from 2016-12-07T22:21:06

Jim and Debbie are visited by three guests in this special holiday episode. They talk Most Valuable Student program changes, tell tales from this year's Road to Chicago for the Hoop Shoot Finals...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 30: Two Best Friends Enter... from 2016-11-16T21:03:27

Colleen Muszynski and Mary Morgan fight to the death for the right to be called the Best Friend of the Show. Also, they talk with Jim and Debbie about the new class of Impact Grant recipients an...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 29: So, No One Else Is Coming? from 2016-10-14T21:14:29

Jim and Debbie handle this one alone. They peek in on the recent Board meeting, catch us up on a couple of work trips, and break down the latest films in the #TrueGritTuesdays s...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 28: That Doesn't Sound Like a Job from 2016-09-09T20:57:09

School is back in session, and we've got Elks Scholar Fellow Jenna Johnson on the big show to talk all about our scholar engagement efforts.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 27: The Concrete Slab of Understanding from 2016-08-12T20:52:57

It's grants season! Colleen Muszynski joins Jim and Debbie to talk all about the Community Investments Program.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 26: A Chicken Dance for the Soul from 2016-07-04T14:03:07

Jim and Debbie podcast live from Houston in this special convention episode. Guests include the top two Most Valuable Students and the CIP Volunteer of the Year.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 25: A Bag of Cats from 2016-06-17T20:48:33

Jim, Debbie and guest Kate Edsey preview the upcoming Elks convention in Houston.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 24: Oh, and by the Way... from 2016-05-06T22:21:29

Jim and Debbie tell us why Midday skipped April, then they reflect on the Hoop Shoot Finals with Billy Donnelly and the Leadership Weekend with Maryann Slater in this instant classic ep...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 23: The March to April from 2016-03-24T15:09:37

Jim and Debbie check in with Billy Donnelly, who has been marching down the road to the Hoop Shoot finals for the first time. Then they catch up with Maryann Slater, recently returned from the S...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 22: All about Albuquerque from 2016-02-19T22:50:26

Recently returned from the annual budget meeting in Albuquerque, Jim and Debbie share highlights from the trip -- including a surprise for Jim -- and look forward to the coming year.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 21: We're Legal! from 2016-01-15T23:12:08

We celebrate our coming-of-age episode with Maryann Slater, who is recently returned from the second Elks Scholar Service Trip to the Bay Area. We also hear from another formerly homeless vetera...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 20: The Big Show Turns 20! from 2015-12-18T22:05:37

Would-be Best Friend of the Show Colleen Muszynski and her minion Jocelyn Moya join Jim and Debbie to discuss using Lodge grants to address veteran homelessness. We hear from two more formerly h...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 19: The Fight against Homelessness from 2015-11-20T22:34:41

Friend of the Show Mary Morgan, the director of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission, joins Jim and Debbie to talk about the Elks' commitment to help the Veterans Administration elimina...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 18: 2016 Impact Grant Announcement from 2015-10-27T19:22:32

Jim and Debbie discuss the 2016 Impact Grants with Colleen Muszynski.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 17: Gritober Preview from 2015-09-24T21:04:12

Jim, Debbie and Wendi Dweyer, the new Communications Manager at the Elks National Foundation, discuss GRIT and how it relates to the Hoop Shoot.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 16: Inaugural Scholar Service Trip Recap from 2015-08-26T22:50:16

Jim and Debbie recap the first ever Elks Scholar Service Trip with Anne Stretz and Maryann Slater. 

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 15: Live from Indy | Day 5 from 2015-07-08T16:53:02

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Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 14: Live from Indy | Day 4 from 2015-07-07T18:04:04

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Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 13: Live from Indy | Day 3 from 2015-07-06T20:01:37

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Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 12: Live from Indy | Day 2 from 2015-07-05T18:26:20

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Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 11 | Live From Indy | Day 1 from 2015-07-04T19:19:22

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Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 10 | Convention Preview from 2015-06-15T22:17:03

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Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 9 | Catch Up with 2003 MVS Top Winners from 2015-05-19T15:36:34

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 8 | Membership from 2015-04-01T14:30:46

Elks National Foundation Director Jim O'Kelley and Assistant Director Debbie Doles speak with Elks Membership and Public Relations Manager Rick Gathan about exciting new membership initiatives t...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 7 | The Elks Hoop Shoot from 2015-03-11T16:22:51

Listen to Elks National Foundation Director Jim O'Kelley and his sidekick, Assistant Director Debbie Doles, as they interview special Hoop Shoot guests in preparation for the upcoming 2015 Natio...

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 6 | Record Distributions from 2015-02-19T19:55:18

Listen to Jim and Debbie announce the Elks National Foundation's record disributions for fiscal year 2016.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 5 | A Look Back at 2014 from 2015-01-09T22:12:31

Join the ENF for lunch as we look back at the Foundation's successes in 2014. In this episode, we focus on the Hoop Shoot finals, Leadership Weekend and Convention.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 4 | Veterans from 2014-12-15T21:17:09

Midday with the Elks National Foundation is the ENF's monthly podcast.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Impact Grants Special Episode from 2014-10-29T15:37:16

Join the Elks National Foundation for lunch by listening to this special edition of Midday, the Foundation's monthly podcast. This eposode is all about the 2015 Impact Grant announcement.

Midday with the Elks National Foundation | Episode 2 | Scholarships from 2014-10-17T17:53:14

Learn about Elks National Foundation scholarships.

Midday with the ENF from 2014-09-09T22:12:25

Join the Elks National Foundation for lunch! Listen to host and ENF Director Jim O'Kelley and his sidekick, Assistant Director Debbie Doles, discuss the Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest in thi...