Elks Lodges across the United States regularly honor local community heroes, first responders, veterans, and dedicated citizens.
Becky Franks developed curriculum for teaching Leadership Foundations at Montana State University and served on the Board of Health in Gallatin County for 12 years, including as Chair during COVID-19. She currently serves as a Board member for Bozeman Health, contributing to leadership in healthcare across Montana.
Todd Bucher is the Director of the Travis W. Atkins Veteran Support Center at Montana State University. Todd oversees strategic direction and programming of the Veteran Support Center, encouraging the admissions and rention of veterans and military connected individuals.
Officer Connor Foley is a highly decorated School Resource Officer (SRO) with the Bozeman Police Department, serving primarily at Gallatin High School.
Dan Springer is on the Board of Directors of Bozeman Health, serving in a volunteer capacity as part of the organization’s leadership team that provides focused and strategic direction to better serve the people of southwest Montana.
Joe Schumacher serves as the Director of Development and Operations for Talons Reach Foundation that offers our nation’s Special Operations Forces Warriors an opportunity to find sanctuary, mindfulness, and access to the tools and resources necessary to accelerate their path to recovery.