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West Palm Beach Elks Host Karaoke and Dinner for Veterans
On May 29, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 invited a group of veterans from the local VA hospital who are blind for an evening of music, camaraderie and celebration.…
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Jupiter Elks Celebrate Flag Day and Veteran's 101st Birthday
Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 held its annual Flag Day ceremony and summer barbecue June 14. Highlights included a flag ceremony, car and bike show, live music, family games, and participation…
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Clewiston Elks Host Fundraiser for Clewiston Friends of Animals
Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 hosted an Easter dessert and basket auction April 17, raising more than $2,600 for Clewiston Friends of Animals in their mission to reduce animal homelessness. The…
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Winter Garden Elks Riders Raise Funds for Challenge 22
On May 26, the Winter Garden Elks Riders presented Challenge 22 with the $4,000 they raised from their Feb. 8 charity ride. Challenge 22’s mission is to end veteran suicide.…
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Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge Shares Beacon Grant with Three Food Pantries
Using its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant, Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge #2387 provided donations to three food banks. On March 1, Club Zion Ministry Director, Carole Snyder, accepted a check…
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Wine Tasting at Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge Raises Funds for Elks' Harry-Anna Trust Fund
On June 7, Cocoa Beach Lodge held a wine tasting and raised $270 for the Harry-Anna Trust Fund. Pictured are some attendees.
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17 Cocoa Beach High School Seniors Receive Scholarships from Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge
On May 16, Cocoa Beach Lodge members attended the Cocoa Beach High School senior awards ceremony and presented $12,000 in academic scholarships and $3,000 in vocational scholarships to 17 graduating…
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Cocoa Beach Elks Shop with Eight Veterans for Items to Set up their New Homes
On June 11, eight members of Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge #2387 shopped with eight veterans at Dollar General in Cocoa Beach, purchasing $3218.30 worth of goods for the veterans. With…
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Since 1917, the Elks have demonstrated its compassion for Veterans through numerous programs and activities.
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Past State Presidents
2000-Present
| Past State President | Year Served |
| Russel "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 |