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Brandon Elks Participate in Walgreens Community Food Drive
Brandon Elks Lodge #2383 was invited to be part of Walgreens’ first community food drive. Between March 29 and March 31, lodge members collected the donations at 14 assigned store…
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Holley-Navarre Elks Donate Grant to USO Center
On April 10, Holley-Navarre Elks Lodge #2787 donated $1,000 from its Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant to the United Services Organization (USO) center at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. The center…
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St. Augustine Elks Provide Additional Welcome Home Kits to Veterans
On March 25, St. Augustine Elks donated two Welcome Home Kits to Veterans Village, bringing their total kits donated to local veterans this year to 16. Pictured are Cathy Walsh,…
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Fort Walton Elks Donate Spotlight Grant to Sharing & Caring of Okaloosa County Inc.
On March 24, Fort Walton Elks Lodge #1795 donated its $2,000 Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to Sharing & Caring of Okaloosa County Inc., located in Fort Walton Beach, Niceville…
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Zephyrhills Elks Veterans Committee Presents Donation to Zephyrhills High School JROTC
On April 23, the Zephyrhills Elks Lodge Veterans Committee members attended the Zephyrhills High School JROTC graduation ceremony for seniors. This event marked a milestone for the young cadets, who…
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Zephyrhills Elks Antlers Award Scholarship to Group President
On April 21, the Zephyrhills Elks Antlers awarded their president, Emily Mohler, a $2,000 scholarship. This award recognizes her exemplary leadership and dedication to her community. The scholarship, funded by…
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Palm Coast Elks Lodge Raffle Raises Funds for Veterans' Programs
The Palm Coast Elks Lodge #2709 Veterans Committee conducted a gun raffle fundraiser drawing Feb. 9. The fundraiser made a profit of over $4,000 for local programs supporting veterans who…
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Titusville Elks Lodge Awards Three Scholarships
Each week, Titusville Elks Lodge’s bingo players raise money for scholarships for three local students. On April 14, the lodge presented $1,500 scholarships to Brayden Hunt of Titusville High…
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Honoring Our Veterans
Since 1917, the Elks have demonstrated its compassion for Veterans through numerous programs and activities.
On April 10, Holley-Navarre Elks Lodge #2787 donated $1,000 from its Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant to the United Services Organization (USO) center at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. The center provides free internet services, program information, snacks and drinks to service members and their dependents. The amenities at this location also provide CAC readers, charging stations, computers and laptops, Wi-Fi, multimedia and gaming, TV and cable, an air-conditioned lounge to rest, toiletries, and an information desk.
Pictured are Bill White, PDD, Treasurer; Lori Mann, USO Destin-Fort Walton Beach Center operations specialist; and Tom Stevens, PDD, Exalted Ruler.
On March 25, St. Augustine Elks donated two Welcome Home Kits to Veterans Village, bringing their total kits donated to local veterans this year to 16. Pictured are Cathy Walsh, lodge charity chair, and Mary Cooke, Home Again St. Johns Veteran Village coordinator.
Additionally, the lodge partnered with the residents to collect 4,429 pop tabs to donate to Ronald MacDonald House in Jacksonville. Ronald McDonald House recycles them for cash to help provide housing for families in the Jacksonville area while their children undergo treatment at local hospitals.
The Palm Coast Elks Lodge #2709 Veterans Committee conducted a gun raffle fundraiser drawing Feb. 9. The fundraiser made a profit of over $4,000 for local programs supporting veterans who are disabled or have PTSD or are experiencing homelessness. The lodge’s veterans information program was also a recipient of funds. Tickets were also sold at local businesses.
Pictured are Exalted Ruler Pete Lehnertz and Veterans Committee members Sean Reardon, David Valinski and Jerry DiMenna (with microphone) as they draw the winning ticket.
On March 22, Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge #2855 held a fundraiser for a program for veterans with guide dogs, sponsored by Dogs Inc. Special guest Tommy John, former professional baseball pitcher, donated signed baseballs, caps and other baseball items for the auction. Over $2,500 was raised.
Pictured are Tommy John and Tom Sweeney, Lodge Veterans Chair.