Brandon Elks Lodge #2383 used its $8,000 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to support five local Title I schools. On Feb. 17, representatives of the five schools were guests at the lodge for a steak dinner and received $1,600 for each of their schools to use for children’s needs.
Pictured are Robin Rutzke, Veterans Chair; Nancy Rometo of Yates Elementary; Sharon Hammersla, PDD, lodge grants coordinator; Kelly Touckton of Willis Peters Exceptional School; Gina Becker and Kelly Brocato of Dover Elementary; Heidi Myer and Sara Schwanzl of Lopez Exceptional School; Lauren Leto of Brandon High School; Marionette Garvey; Exalted Ruler; and Mary Lou Scribner, PER.