The Eustis Anna Miller Circle held its annual auction fundraiser from March 19 to March 26. Funds raised totaled $1,919 and will be used to send local children in need to the Florida Elks Youth Camp for summer camp and will also be used for other worthy causes. Donations were accepted starting one month before the auction. New items or very gently used items, antique items and gift certificates were solicited from members, friends and the community. Cindy Bennett, chair, and her committee, Joyce Denzer and Chris Getchell, prepared themed gift baskets with the donated items. The auction had 35 gift baskets, 25 single items and two gift cards. More than 100 volunteer hours were worked by the Circle members. The lodge allowed them to sell tickets at every event held at the lodge that week.
Pictured are items on display. Beverly Dufresne, Anna Miller President; Cindy Bennett, event chairperson; and Maryann Cerney, Anna Miller member, are pictured drawing the winners.