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Written by David Valinski

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On Dec. 8, the Palm Coast Elks Lodge Veterans Committee donated $2,500 from its fundraising efforts to Teens-In-Flight to support the training and education of one of its students. Teens-In-Flight provides aviation training to teens from military and first responder families and youth who are at risk or financially underserved. Founded by Colonel Jack Howell, USMC (Ret.), a 37-year lodge member, the program grew from his understanding of the unique challenges faced by military children.

Pictured are Veterans Committee members Steve Gallagher, Dave Valinski, and Pete Lehnertz; Teens-In-Flight student Elijah; Teens-In-Flight founder and member, Colonel Jack Howell; and Veterans Committee members Jerry DiMenna and Sean Reardon. Also pictured is a Teens-In-Flight airplane, which is used to train the students enrolled in the program.

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Written by Frank Kuczkowski

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On Sept. 13, members of Port Orange Elks Lodge #2723 donated 342 boxes of cereal to Atlantic High School in Port Orange to stock their food pantry. Members are pictured with the boxes.

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On Sept. 11, Palm Coast Elks Lodge #2709 hosted a ceremony to commemorate the tragedies of Sept. 11, drawing a crowd of about 200 people, including both lodge and community members. State President Mike Chandler and Past State President Vic McClellan were in attendance. The ceremony concluded with the 11 O’clock Toast, led by Bill Hall, PER.

Pictured is Elk Lt. Rick Peterson, retired from City of Chicago Fire Department, presenting colors in front of honor guards from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Marine Corps League of Flagler County. The presentation was accompanied by patriotic music from the Coastal Florida Police and Fire Pipes and Drums during a wreath presentation to honor first responders and organizations that answered the call Sept. 11, 2001.

Presentations were made by retired Brigadier General Ernie Audino, U.S. Army; Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill; Elk and Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office; Exalted Ruler Pete Lehnertz, PER; Elk Lt. Richie Glover, retired from New York City Fire Department; Elk Fred Gleissner, retired from New York City Fire Department; and Loyal Knight and master of ceremonies, Jerry DiMenna.

Also pictured are members of the lodge and community in the audience.

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Written by Debbie Brozyna

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On July 30, Ormond Beach Elks Lodge #2193 donated $6,000 from its Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to the Jerry Doliner Food Bank, which serves those in need in Volusia and Flagler counties. The Social Service Council of the Jewish Federation maintains a well-stocked food bank for people who “fall through the cracks” of the system.

Pictured are Steve Brozyna, trustee; Michael Chandler, FSEA State President; Peggie Sue McClellan, PER, Lecturing Knight; Joseph Brozyna, PER, Exalted Ruler; Debbie Brozyna, Secretary; Sherman Burres, trustee; and Rabbi Dr. Robert Lennick, executive director.

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Written by David Valinski

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Palm Coast Elks Lodge #2709 provided several trays of refreshments to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office for the annual law enforcement memorial service held May 14 at the Sheriff’s Operations Center in Bunnell. The FCSO honored six fallen heroes who lost their lives while on duty.

Pictured are FCSO Commander George Bender, Exalted Ruler Pete Lenhertz, FCSO Chief and Elks member Mark Strobridge, and Loyal Knight Jerry DiMenna.