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Upcoming Events

FLOE Ladies Weekend
FLOE Ladies Weekend
Umatilla, Florida
April 17-19, 2026

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Unmasking Autism Gala
Unmasking Autism Gala
St. Petersburg, Florida
April 25, 2026

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FLOE RV Rally
FLOE RV Rally
Ocala, Florida
May 1-3, 2026

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Florida Elks Classic
Florida Elks Classic
Sebring, Florida
May 2-3, 2026

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FSEA State Convention
FSEA State Convention
Orlando, Florida
May 21-23, 2026

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National Convention
National Convention
Chicago, Illinois
July 5-8, 2026

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Elks Day at the Rays
Elks Day at the Rays
Tampa Bay, Florida
September 13, 2026

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Honoring Our Veterans

“So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.”


Army of Hope

Since 1917, the Elks have demonstrated its compassion for Veterans through numerous programs and activities.


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D-Day Parade

Join us as we honor our greatest generation at the Commemoration of the Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.


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Parade of Heroes

Special Tribute to our Veterans who served during WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq and War on Terror.


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Past State Presidents


Past State President Year Served
Robert "Bob" Grafton, PGER 1971-1972
Frank J. Spadafora, PSP 1973-1974
Wm. Larry "Larry" Henley, PSP 1989-1990
Ben S. Brown, Jr., PSP-PGIG 1991-1992
Thomas E. "Tom" Elmore, PSP-PGELDGK 1992-1993
C. Valentine "Val" Bates, PGER 1993-1994
Winston M. Needham, PSP-PAAGER 1996-1997
James L. "Jim" Solana, PSP 1997-1998
Merle L. Sebald, PSP 1998-1999
Dr. Thomas J. "Tom" Ryan, Jr., PSP 1999-2000
R. William "Bill" Wellbaum, Jr., PSP-PCJGF 2000-2001
Michael F. "Mike" Smith, PGER 2001-2002
James A. "Jim" Coggins, PSP-PGESQ-PAAGER 2002-2003
Michael P. "Mike" Phillips, PSP-PGESQ 2003-2004
Frank J. Palladini, PSP 2004-2005
Don Sansoussi, PSP 2005-2006
Charles A. "Charlie" Trinowski, Jr., PSP 2006-2007
David B. Lake, PSP 2007-2008
Joseph A. "Joe" Ortiz, PSP 2008-2009
Vincent P. "Vinny" Como, PSP 2009-2010
James E. "Jim" Hurst, Jr., PSP 2010-2011
Frank D. Hayes, PSP 2011-2012
Sean D. Maguire, PSP 2012-2013
Brian T. Burns, PSP 2013-2014
Danny Tabor, PSP 2014-2015
Carl Ledig, PSP 2015-2016
John C. Harris, PSP 2016-2017
Carl Gerace, PSP 2017-2018
Frank Malatesta, PSP 2018-2019