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Hoop Shoot Hosted by Green Cove Springs Elks
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- Written by Green Cove Springs Elks
Green Cove Springs Lodge held its Hoop Shoot Nov. 4, which was put on by 28 Elks and volunteers and attended by five participants and their families.
Pictured are Lynn Elrod, Exalted Ruler, and Bill Layton, Hoop Shoot Lodge Chair, with participants. Also pictured are the volunteers.
St. Augustine Elks Raise Funds for HorsePlay Therapy Center’s Rise Up for Veterans
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- Written by Cathy Walsh
St. Augustine Elks Lodge member Jessica Littlefield, with a group of volunteers, raised $2,165 hosting a chowder competition, the Clam Jam, Oct. 1. This money was given to HorsePlay Therapy Center’s Rise Up for Veterans program, which helps wounded veterans and veterans with PTSD, along with their families, heal from the physical and emotional wounds of war. In September, the lodge had donated $1,000 from its charity funds to this organization.
Pictured are Chelsea McHose, barn manager and equine specialist, and Jessica Littlefield, lodge member.
Elks from Northeast District Host District Hoop Shoot
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- Written by Brent Reedy
The Northeast District hosted the district Hoop Shoot Dec. 9 with 7 youth participating at Fletcher High School Gym in Neptune Beach. There were 36 people in attendance, including 13 Elks. Moving forward to the state’s regional contest were Luca Debelen, 8-9 boys, representing Jacksonville #221; Zoey Fitch, 8-9 girls, representing Green Cove Springs #1892; Reece Taliman, 10-11 boys, representing Gainesville #990; and Hayden Heavener, 12-13 boys, representing Jacksonville #221, last year's Florida state champion who went to the national Hoop Shoot.
Pictured are all the contestants with members Bill Senterfitt, PER; William Layton; Lynn Elrod, Green Cove Springs Lodge Exalted Ruler; David Graham, PER, Jacksonville Lodge Exalted Ruler; Elroy the Elk; Deborah Reedy, Jacksonville Lodge Secretary; and Brent Reedy, Northeast District Hoop Shoot Chair.
St. Augustine Elks Donate to American Legion's Kids Safe Zone
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- Written by Cathy Walsh
On Oct. 4, Wayne Reyes, PDD, right, Exalted Ruler of Saint Augustine Elks Lodge # 829, presented a check for $500 to Greg White and Dwala Willis of the American Legion Post #194 to support the Kids Safe Zone program established at the post.
Senior Center Receives Gifts from Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge
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- Written by Tracy Carroll, PER
On Aug. 11, Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge #1892 used a portion of the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to provide 25 tote bags to the local senior center. Each patriotic-themed bag contained snacks, household items and a grocery store gift card.
Pictured are Bob Russell, House Committee chair; Lynn Elrod, Exalted Ruler; and Dianne Schwab, senior center advisory council member.