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Written by Tracy Carroll, PER

On May 1, Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge #1892 celebrated Elks National Youth Week. Mayor Connie Butler presented a Youth Week proclamation on behalf of the city council. Also in attendance was Master Chief Donald Green of Clay High School, who with Jennifer Parker, Exalted Ruler, presented the Elks NJROTC certificate and medal for outstanding leadership and effort to Cadet Caden Rivers. The lodge also donated 12 backpacks full of school supplies to the local Head Start center to assist their students entering kindergarten. The mayor, the Rivers family, Master Chief Green, and the Head Start representatives were guests of the lodge for dinner. The event was attended by more than 90 members and guests.

Pictured are Jennifer Parker, Exalted Ruler; Stuart Williams, Leading Knight; Mayor Connie Butler; Wendy Hughson, Youth Committee Chair; Master Chief Donald Green of Clay High School; Cadet Caden Rivers; and Chanda and Rick Rivers.

Also pictured are Jennifer Parker, Exalted Ruler; Marisol Buitrago, Head Start site coordinator; and Lizette Fiannaca, Head Start family service advocate.

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On March 3, Gainesville Elks Lodge #990 held its 43rd annual golf tournament in support of the Florida Elks major projects. The event raised $2,200 for Florida Elks Youth Camp camperships and $500 for Florida Elks Children's Therapy Services. Volunteering was Alex Cooper, center, the daughter of State President Joe Cooper, who assisted in passing out bags to the 84 players attending. She was doing volunteer work in conjunction with her Elks National Foundation Legacy Scholarship while attending the University of Florida.

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Written by Tracy Carroll, PER

In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Green Cove Springs Lodge donated $1,000 March 19 to team leader Howie Brigance and Helen Cornelius to support Team April and Howie in the Borland Groover Colon Cancer Awareness Walk. Cancer survivor Howie Brigance spoke on the importance of early detection. 

Pictured are Jennifer Parker, Exalted Ruler-elect; Ed Weston, PER; Howie Brigance; and Helen Cornelius, Tiler.

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Written by Tracy Carroll, PER

The Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge Past Exalted Rulers Association, on behalf of the lodge members, presented a $1,000 check Feb. 27 to the Fleming Island High School marching band to help fund their upcoming trip to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Pictured are Lynn Elrod, Exalted Ruler; Tamara Ward, band booster president; Jenni Massey, band booster vice president; and Paul Orvosh, PDD.

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Written by Alise Taylor-Sindab

On March 6, Orange Park Elks Lodge #2605 donated $500 to Community Health Outreach at their facility in Jacksonville. CHO is a nonprofit organization that feeds the hungry, heals the sick and clothes those in need. They offer vital services, including free groceries, free medical and dental care, and free infant care supplies.

Pictured are Les Hester, CHO executive director; Patricia Helms, lodge member and CHO volunteer; and Alise Taylor-Sindab, Exalted Ruler.