Thank You to Florida Elks from Re-Creation Director
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Written by Jay Muller
Sept. 14, 2017
Mr. Carl Seibert, Secretary Florida State Elks Association
P. O. Box 49
Umatilla, FL 32784-0049
Dear Carl,
Thank you for your recent donation to help Re-Creation produce and distribute the group’s CDs and DVDs to the VA Medical Centers and state veterans homes nationwide.
We cannot say thank you enough for your dedication to this cause. As you know, the patients use these materials as they attend rehab sessions and medical center professionals say the DVDs are used often for movie-night activities or when a particular patient’s morale is low. Both the CDs and DVDs are amazing reminders of the Elks and Re-Creation’s partnership in honoring our hospitalized vets!
Each CD and DVD will feature the Army of Hope logo and the following citation:
Copies of this CD (DVD) are being given to every VA Medical Center and State Veterans Home Re-Creation visits nationwide with appreciation and gratitude for our hospitalized veterans and troops by the Florida State Elks Association and their Army of Hope.
We will have all projects inhouse soon and we are excited to send you copies of what you have helped to produce, and this year is special as we filmed the show in an actual care facility! It will truly give those who watch the DVD a glimpse into what it is like to perform in the VA facilities nationwide.
Thank you so much from our grateful hearts and from a grateful America!
Respectfully,
Jay Muller, Director
Re-Creation USA Inc.
Orange Park Elks Donate to Sea Cadets
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Written by Orange Park Elks
Orange Park Lodge presented a grant check for $2,500 to the JAX NAS Sea Cadets. The Sea Cadet group participates in events at the lodge as well as helps out with dinners and other functions held at the lodge. The donation will be used to help defray expenses for the Sea Cadets’ annual field trip. Orange Park Exalted Ruler, Phyllis Bonser, presents a check to Robert Long, lodge member and commanding officer of the Sea Cadet Group.
Orange Park Member and Retired Marine Receives Old Glory Flag
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Written by Orange Park Elks
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Old Glory ceremony was performed. At the end of the ceremony, the folded flag was presented to Orange Park Lodge's senior retired Marine, Bill Ruffian, PPD.
Orange Park Lodge Partners with Atlantic Coast Young Marines
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Written by Orange Park Elks
Orange Park Elks Lodge #2605 held the Northeast District Vice President dinner Aug. 26. The Atlantic Coast Young Marine Group served the meal and cleaned up afterward. The lodge plans to partner with this group on future events and presented them with a $1,500 grant check the night of the dinner.
Lodge #2866 Paints Home of Veteran's Widow
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Written by Mandarin-St. Johns Elks
Mandarin-St. Johns Elks Lodge #2866 partnered with the American Legion to paint the home of a veteran’s widow. The American Legion bought the paint and lodge members did the work. The American Legion uses the lodge as a place to hold their meetings.
Mandarin-St. Johns Elks Carol Hopson, Lodge Secretary, and George Hurd with his granddaughter are pictured painting a veteran’s widow’s house.
Venice-Nokomis Elks Host Veterans Luncheons
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Written by Venice-Nokomis Elks
Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge #1854 proudly hosts luncheons for veterans with funds provided by a Gratitude Grant. The July lunch was served to 40 veterans which included Brigadier General James E. Shelton. Pictured with Shelton is Southwest District Vice President, Sven Nelson (left).
South Hillsborough Elks Support Veterans
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Written by South Hillsborough Elks
South Hillsborough Elks Lodge #2672, thanks to a Beacon Grant, hosted 20 veterans to a Tampa Bay Rays game as part of the annual Elks Day at the Rays. The veterans enjoyed great seats down the third base line and received vouchers to cover the cost of food and drinks. Bob Preston, Chairman, along with seven members of the lodge also enjoyed the event which was won by the Rays 3-1 over the Boston Red Sox.
South Hillsborough Lodge also serves meals to veterans from James A. Haley Veterans Hospital every second and fourth Friday of the month. They are allowed to order anything off the menu. Personal items provided by lodge members are also presented to the veterans.
Northwest District Holds Kids on the Water/Military Appreciation Day
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Written by James Wright
The Northwest District lodges, Crestview #2624, Destin #2688, Warrington #2108, Twin Cities #2747, Holly-Navarre #2787 and Pensacola Beach #497, along with host lodge, Fort Walton #1795, held their a Kids on the Water/Military Appreciation Day event Sept. 23. All five local military services, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines and U.S. Coast Guard, were invited to attend with local families. Over 80 volunteers and more than 300 attendees enjoyed pontoon boat rides, rock and face painting, arts and crafts, and Capt. Davy’s pirate and magic show. Food and drinks were available to all.
