On Nov. 11, Zephyrhills Lodge members Kelli Ackett; Cynthia Pinto, special functions; and Ilene Nutting, Treasurer, hosted a fundraiser for the Lodge Veterans Committee. Members and guests dressed in their military uniforms and military-style clothing. The entertainment was by Better than Nothing, who sang songs through the decades in a USO performance style. There were door prizes and raffles and a meal of meatloaf, green beans and mashed potatoes. Ackett got the local Chick-fil-A involved, which sponsors and donates to the USO. On Dec. 18, they presented $1,000 to the lodge, a portion of their profits from Veterans Day Sales. After expenses from the dance, another $620 was raised for veterans.
Pictured with the Chick-fil-A mascot are members Kelli Ackett; Cynthia Pinto; Paul Nutting, Exalted Ruler; and Ilene Nutting, Treasurer.