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Written by Gene Rittenhouse

Green Cove Springs Lodge donated four folding tables and 16 chairs to the Green Cove Springs Branch Library for use with their many preschool children’s programs. The lodge used the Beacon Grant matching funds received from the Florida State Elks Association to make the purchase. Linda Rittenhouse, FLOE Treasurer; Exalted Ruler, Lucie Barnette; and Gene Rittenhouse, PER, delivered the gift to the library’s branch manager, Jennifer Parker, and Friends of the GCS Library VP, Dee Pratt, Nov. 5.

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Written by Gene Rittenhouse

The charity bingo funds from Green Cove Springs Lodge’s PER Association sponsored a team in the local annual Quigley House Purple Ribbon golf tournament. Quigley House is Clay County’s only domestic violence and sexual assault center. Its services are provided to survivors free of charge. The donation of $1,000 allowed the lodge four entries in the tournament. The lodge has the tradition of inviting first responders to use the entries. This year’s players were from Green Cove Springs Police Department and Public Works.

Green Cove Springs Lodge’s PER Association sponsored James Ottomeyer and Shawn Hines of Green Cove Springs Police Department, Steve Thomas of Green Cove Springs Public Works, and Mel Acres of GCSPD to play in the Quigley House Purple Ribbon golf tournament.

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Written by Linda Califf

On Nov. 19, Gainesville Elks Lodge #990 donated more than 150 Thanksgiving food baskets to local veterans and families in need or in crisis as well as to Glen Springs Elementary School for its annual food drive. Their goal of 150 baskets was in recognition of the Elks 150th anniversary. The lodge used an Elks National Foundation Promise Grant to make this happen. Over 100 meals went to local veterans and more than 180 pounds of food were donated to the Catholic Charities agency.

Gainesville Lodge Lecturing Knight, Susan Senterfitt, shops for the items for the lodge Thanksgiving baskets.

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Written by Tracy Carroll

Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge #1892 participated in the annual Green Cove Springs Police Department's trunk or treat event Oct. 27. Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services therapist Rae Montgomery assisted lodge members with giving out treats as well as drug awareness ribbons and information about Elks services. Over 2,600 community members enjoyed a fun-filled holiday evening.

Green Cove Springs Lodge Exalted Ruler, Lucie Barnette; FECTS therapist Rae Montgomery and local families enjoy the Green Cove Springs PD trunk or treat event Oct. 27.

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Written by Linda Califf

On July 21, Gainesville Elks Lodge #990 held a Summer Splash Family Fun Day to benefit autism. The lodge’s outside areas were filled with all kinds of activities including a large water slide, a bounce house, a slip and slide, kiddie pools, a dunking booth, face painting, and a ping-pong ball toss. Free food was provided along with lots of free ice cream! Donations were accepted to benefit CARD, the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. This annual lodge event is funded by an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant.

Gainesville Elk member Jerry Sartain takes a turn in the dunking booth while attendee Evelynn June Brown enjoys the water slide.