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Zephyrhills Elks Hold Fundraiser for Fire Rescue
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- Written by Diane Ellison
To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Zephyrhills Lodge held a fundraiser Oct. 18 for Zephyrhills Fire Rescue. Nearly half the department is made up of volunteer members. The department works three 48-hour shifts and could not function without their volunteers. Susan Slater, lodge events planning chairman, coordinated the event which included 50/50 raffles, food sales and children’s games with toy prizes for the winners. The Florida Antique Bucket Brigade (FABB) was there including Mike Morris, who attended his rookie training for Tampa Fire Department in 1952 on the 1925 Seagrave pumper which he displayed proudly. He now owns the pumper and restored it to its original condition. PER David Moyer presented Morris with a certificate honoring him as the first president of the FABB in 1977. Also on display were the 1914 American LaFrance and the 1934 Ahrens Fox pumper along with others from the 1950s; all now belong to other FABB members. In attendance were the Zephyrhills and the Pasco County fire rescues. The event raised $450 which was presented to lodge member Blake Donaldson of Zephyrhills Fire Rescue Nov. 5 at a lodge meeting.
Zephyrhills Elks use Anniversary Grant to Provide Children's Jackets
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- Written by Diane Ellison
Using an Anniversary Grant, Zephyrhills Elks Lodge #2731 presented zip fleece hooded jackets for children to four elementary schools in East Pasco County Oct. 31: Centennial, Woodland, West Zephyrhills and Chester Taylor.
Pictured at Centennial are Katrina Keys, Parent Involvement Coordinator; Jill Sovobado, Assistant Principal; Gretchen Rudolph-Fladd, Principal; Ken Fabiani, Exalted Ruler; Alice Tolson, retired teacher; and Judy Osgood, ENF Chairman.
Kissimmee Elks Hold Public Safety Night
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- Written by Kissimmee Elks
On Sept. 15, Kissimmee Lodge hosted a public safety night to honor first responders of the year from Kissimmee PD, Kissimmee Fire, Kissimmee Fire & Rescue, St. Cloud PD, St. Cloud Fire, St. Cloud Fire & Rescue, Corrections, and state police.
Zephyrhills Elks Use Gratitude Grant to Help Meals on Wheels
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- Written by Diane Ellison
Zephyrhills Elks Lodge’s Gratitude Grant was presented to East Pasco Meals on Wheels which delivers meals to homebound veterans and the elderly. With this donation, they purchased a meat slicer and a seven-cup food processor. The lodge also gave them a check for $635 to purchase food and supplies.
Pictured are Judy Osgood, ENF Chairman; Tracy Stock; Ken Fabiani, Exalted Ruler; Lee Anne Starcher; Michelle McKay; and Beth Aker, Executive Director of East Pasco Meals on Wheels.
Kissimmee Lodge Sponsors Scout Camping Week
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- Written by Kissimmee Elks
Kissimmee Elks Lodge #1873 sponsored the annual scout camping week. They opened the lodge grounds to 80 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Each day the scouts met for outdoor fun including a bounce house, target shooting, archery and various craft projects. The lodge sponsors this event as a continuing effort to be involved in the community.