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Pensacola Beach Elks Donate $2,500 to Pensacola Beach Elementary for Library Books

On Feb. 26, Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge #497 donated $2,500 to Pensacola Beach Elementary School. Principal Rachel Watts stated that as a charter school, they are always in need of…
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Bradenton Elks Honor First Responders with Elks Medal of Honor

On March 15, Bradenton Elks Lodge #1511 honored several local first responders with the Elks medal of honor. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office nominated Sgt. Brett Getman for his…
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Palmetto Elks Lodge Hosts Annual Army of Hope Fundraiser

On March 22, the Southwest District held the annual Army of Hope luncheon fundraiser at Palmetto Elks Lodge #2449. The event raised more than $5,900 through luncheon tickets, a 50/50…
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Orange Park Elks Share Grant with One of United Way of Northeast Florida's Programs

On Jan. 29, Orange Park Elks Lodge #2605 donated $4,500 from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to the United Way of Northeast Florida for its Full Service Schools program…
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Pensacola Beach Elks Support Local Children and Seniors

On March 3, Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge #497 donated $2,000 to Gulf Breeze Elementary School to use toward a security fence, which will enclose the rear portion of the school.…
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Pensacola Beach Elks Support Local Veterans

On March 3, the Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge’s Forgotten Warrior Committee, chaired by veteran Carey Seigle, donated $1,000 from the Elks National Veterans Service Commission Freedom Grant to provide coffee…
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Elks Lodge #2855 Recognizes Americanism Essay Contest Winners

On March 12, Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge #2855 hosted a reception for Americanism essay contest winners. Fourteen local schools participated and 12 students in grades 5-8 were awarded first,…
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Fort Walton Elks Share Grant with Harvest House to Feed Those in Need

On March 19, Fort Walton Elks Lodge #1795 donated $3,000 from the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to Harvest House in Destin. This organization maintains a food pantry for those…
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September 13, 2026

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

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

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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

2000-Present

Past State President	Year Served
Russell "Russ" Smith, PSP	2024-2025
Joe Cooper, PSP-BOGT	2023-2024
Danny Tabor, PSP	2022-2023
Susan "Suzi" Simonelli, PSP	2021-2022
Rudy Masi, Sr., PSP	2020-2021
Tom Ludwick, PSP	2019-2020
Frank Malatesta, PSP	2018-2019
Carl Gerace, PSP	2017-2018
John C. Harris, PSP	2016-2017
Carl Ledig, PSP	2015-2016
Danny Tabor, PSP	2014-2015
Brian T. Burns, PSP	2013-2014
Sean D. Maguire, PSP	2012-2013
Frank D. Hayes, PSP	2011-2012
James E. "Jim" Hurst, Jr., PSP	2010-2011
Vincent P. "Vinny" Como, PSP	2009-2010
Joseph A. "Joe" Ortiz, PSP	2008-2009
David B. Lake, PSP	2007-2008
Charles A. "Charlie" Trinowski, Jr., PSP	2006-2007
Don Sansoussi, PSP	2005-2006
Frank J. Palladini, PSP-PGESQ	2004-2005
Michael P. "Mike" Phillips, PSP-PGESQ	2003-2004
James A. "Jim" Coggins, PSP-PGESQ-PAAGER	2002-2003
Michael F. "Mike" Smith, PSP, PGER	2001-2002
R. William Wellbaum Jr., PSP	2000-2001

1970-1999

Past State President	Year Served
Thomas J. Ryan Jr, PSP	1999-2000
Merle L. Sebald, PSP	1998-1999
James L. "Jim" Solana, PSP	1997-1998
Winston M. Needham, PSP-PAAGER	1996-1997
Thomas E. "Tom" Elmore, PSP-PGELDGK	1992-1993
Dave Vergason, PSP	1994-1995
Ben S. Brown, Jr., PSP-PGIG	1991-1992
Wm. Larry "Larry" Henley, PSP	1989-1990
Arthur L. Smith. PSP	1988-1989
Aubrey L. Callaham, PSP	1987-1988
Frank J. Spadafora, PSP	1986-1987
Harold R. Shelton, PSP	1985-1986
Thomas M. Coker Jr., PSP	1984-1985
George Dominianni, PSP	1983-1984
Carl Vaughn, PSP	1982-1983
Richard M. Shashy, PSP	1981-1982
Harty Baruch, PSP	1980-1981
Richard A. Robinson, PSP	1979-1980
R. Edward Royal, PSP	1948-1979
Robert Fluck, PSP	1977-1978
Charles M. Pride, PSP	1976-1977
C. Newt Jones, PSP	1975-1976
Norman P. O’Brien, PSP	1974-1975
Alvin A. Ehrlich, PSP	1973-1974
Ralph Clements, PSP	1972-1973
Robert "Bob" Grafton, PSP, PGER	1971-1972
Robert B. Cameron, PSP	1970-1971

1940-1969

Past State President	Year Served
Julian C. Smith, PSP	1968-1969
Marvin L. Kimmell, PSP	1967-1968
James W. Vann, PSP	1966-1967
W.S. “Sam” Compton, PSP	1965-1966
Russell L. Saxon, PSP	1964-1965
Thomas E. Mallen, PSP	1963-1964
A.C. Van Horn Jr, PSP	1962-1963
George C. Nichols, PSP	1961-1962
Charles H. Peckelis, PSP	1960-1961
Charles I. Campbell, PSP	1959-1960
Willis V. McCall, PSP	1958-1959
J. Pierce Smith, PSP	1967-1958
George Carver, PSP	1956-1957
Frank J. Holt, PSP	1955-1956
J. Alex Arnette, PSP	1954-1955
Victor O. Wehle, PSP	1953-1954
Victor O. Wehle, PSP	1952-1953
Walter J. Matherly, PSP	1951-1952
Arthur C. O’Hea, PSP	1950-1951
M.A. Rosin, PSP	1949-1950
Robert L. Bohon, PSP	1948-1949
Cullen H. Talton, PSP	1947-1948
James A. Dunn, PSP	1946-1947
J. Frank Umstot, PSP	1945-1946
C.G. Campbell, PSP	1944-1945
W.A. Wall, PSP	1943-1944
W.A. Wall, PSP	1942-1943
L.B. Sparkman, PSP	1941-1942
W.T. Moore Jr, PSP	1940-1941

1904-1939

Past State President	Year Served
Chelsie J. Senerchia, PSP	1939-1940
M. Frank O’Brien, PSP	1938-1939
Alton Adams, PSP	1937-1938
J.J. Fernandez, PSP	1936-1937
W.P. Mooty , PSP	1935-1936
Caspian Hale , PSP	1934-1935
F.E. Thompson, PSP	1933-1934
L.F. Chapman, PSP	1932-1933
J. Edwin Baker, PSP	1931-1932
J.L. Reed Sr, PSP	1930-1931
Harold Colee, PSP	1929-1930
L.F. McCready, PSP	1929-1929
John DuBose , PSP	1927-1928
H.A. Bennet, PSP	1926-1927
P.M. Henderson, PSP	1925-1926
Dave Sholtz, PSP	1924-1925
Dave Sholtz, PSP	1923-1924
C.C. Kirby, PSP	1922-1923
Dr. John Donoghue, PSP	1921-1922
Oscar M. Eaton, PSP	1920-1921
Roy V. Sellers, PSP	1919-1920
Abe Maas, PSP	1918-1919
Abe Maas, PSP	1917-1918
Forest Lake, PSP	1916-1917
J.H. Trump, PSP	1915-1916
Howell A. Davis	1914-1915
G.A. Mills , PSP	1913-1914
H.L. Bethel, PSP	1912-1913
K.I. McKay, PSP	1911-1912
George A. McKinnon, PSP	1910-1911
C.M. Broadwater, PSP	1909-1910
A.M. Taylor, PSP	1908-1909
A.M. Taylor, PSP	1907-1908
A.M. Taylor, PSP	1906-1907
Herbert A. Ford, PSP	1905-1906
M.B. MacFarland, PSP	1904-1905

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