2024
Pictured L to R – Jess Jessica Spurgin (Auction Chair), Tim Luby (PER & Youth Chair), Lynn Roeth, Ryan Jennings (Exalted Ruler), Dave Roeth (Esquire & former Vets Chairman), Beth Schnettler (PER & Drug Awareness & Scholarship Chair), Michael Schnettler (Trustee & Expansion Chair), & Nicole Jenkins
Saint Louis #9 facilitated an RV’s being stationed at the nearby Overland VFW Hall #3944 (Creve Coeur, where the Lodge is located, forbids overnight parking) where, over a three-week period in the Spring of 2024 it conducted 32 patient visits and 368 procedures which had an estimated value of $19,400. Of the 32 visits, 25 were Veterans referred by the Kaufman Fund ( https://www.thekaufmanfund.org ) and Missouri Veterans Endeavor ( https://www.move-stl.org ).
Pictured L to R – Stephanie Scott (MEA – Dental Assistant), Dr. Robert Beck (MEA – Dentist)
Pictured L to R – Dr. Robert Beck (MEA – Dentist), Wayne Kaufman (Founder & President – Kaufman Fund), Fred Darby (VFW #3944 – Commander), Stephanie Scott (MEA – Dental Hygienist), Timothy Luby (Lodge #9 – PER)
Pictured L to R – Dr. Robert Beck (MEA – Dentist), Bill Wallace (Missouri Veterans Endeavor – President), Fred Darby (VFW 3944 – Commander), Wayne Kaufman (Kaufman Fund – Founder & President), Timothy Luby (Lodge #9 PER)
2023
Pictured L to R – Beth Schnettler (Lodge #9 – Exalted Ruler), John Gross (Grand Trustee, Past Missouri Elks President, Member De Soto #689), Dr. Rober Beck (MEA – Dentist), Rober Dixon (Lodge #9 Veterans Committee Chair + District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler)
Below is the Marketing Material for the MEA Dental RV
Prior to 2024
“Give a Child a Smile” Missouri Elks Benevolent Trust Dental Program
Since 1962 Mobile Dental Units, purchased and equipped by the Elks, have served the dental needs of eligible physically challenged children, and mentally challenged/developmentally disabled adults and children. Basic and routine dental treatments include x-rays, examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings, routine extractions and referrals. Each year, dental procedures are performed on more than 3,000 patients. The value of these services is over $700,000.00.
The newest in the fleet of three Mobile Dental Units was purchase by the Elks for over $195,000.00. It features a wheelchair lift and two special dental chairs. The units are fully accessible for the treatment of our special patients.
The Program was started for disabled children who could not he treated by local dentists due to various reasons. Whether it be the need of special equipment or the extra time these special patients require. The Mobile Unit treatment includes:
– Examination and Diagnosis
– Prophylaxis and Topical Fluoride Applications
– Removal of Infected or Painful Teeth
– Restoration of Infected or Painful Teeth
– Treatment of Gingivitis or Mouth infections
– Placement of Steel Crowns and Space Maintainers
– Pit and Fissure Sealants
– Preventive and Oral Hygiene Instruction to Patient and Family
– X rays
– Root Canals
Missouri is divided into three districts each serviced by a separate unit. The units are scheduled to cover the entire state, Unit 1 serves western, unit 2 central, and unit 3 eastern Missouri.
Children needing hospitalization for dental treatment are referred to Children’s Mercy from the Mobile Units. Missouri Elks fund the Elks Fellowship for Advanced Pediatric Dentistry.
Missouri Elks Benevolent Trust, Inc. Dental Program
100 Club
This can be done as a one time payment or as a pledge of $10 per year. This club provides the annual operating and maintenance expenses.
300/500/1000 – Perpetual Fund Club
This can also be paid at one time or you can pay it in ten pledges of $30 – $50 – $100 per year. In order to provide an assured annual income a Perpetual Fund was established. Only the earning of the Fund may be used. Current Federal and State funding is declining and there is a growing number of patients. Donations from all Elks and non-Elk friends are needed to maintain the current level of service.
http://www.moelks.org/public/pdfs/Benevolent-Trust-will.pdf
