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Community Services
GAMING DONATIONS
Las Vegas Lodge #408 has a Slot Machine Gaming Room License.  We have 10
slot machines that ONLY members can enjoy.  Through our gaming revenue we
are able to support many charitable organizations.  

The New Mexico Gaming Control Board has strict regulations on who and how
we are allowed to donate to.  Gaming can only donate to Charitable
Organizations, Schools, and Youth Athletics.  

To obtain a donation from our Lodge Gaming Account send a letter on
organization stationary to:
Arthur Gonzales Gaming Manager
Elks Lodge #408
PO Box 397
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(Please be specific on how much money you need and what it will be used for)

EXAMPLE OF DONATIONS MADE
Gaming donations: Scholarships for Rochelle Ortiz, Santiago Salazar, Henrique Chavez, and
Juan
Jauregui, Citizens for the Developmentally Disables, Las Vegas Lodge CP, ENF, C and B
Trust, Las Vegas
Veterans Committee and Las Vegas Little League 11 and 12 year old Dist. Champs, and
Robertson High School FFA

Las Vegas Lodge #408’s Gaming assistant managers Dwight Torres and Gilbert Gallegos
present Las Vegas City Schools FFA President
Shaylean Giron with a $300 donation from the Lodge Gaming account
Drug Awareness
The Elks National Drug Awareness Program strives to teach all children and parents about the dangers of illegal
drug use and prevent the abuse of legalized and prescription drugs. As the largest volunteer drug awareness
program in the United States, the program relies on state, district and Lodge volunteers to promote a drug-free
lifestyle. By taking pride in America’s communities and youth, the program takes action against youth drug use
through education and inspiration.
Since 1982, the Elks have developed an effective, community-based drug prevention program by partnering with
federal agencies including the Drug Enforcement Agency, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration, and national organizations such as Pride Youth Programs. These
partnerships ensure the Elks Drug Awareness Program addresses the leading drug abuse issues facing
communities today. For more information on our Drug Awareness Program and how you can obtain Drug
Awareness Materials or have our Drug Awareness Chairperson bring her display to your school or function call  
Barbara Venturi at 429-1035.