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On May 29 in recognition of Elks Youth Week, Saint Augustine Elks Lodge #829 donated $2,000 to West Augustine Youth Development Program. This money will be used to assist the students with registration fees, travel expenses and lodging to compete in the national flag football tournament in July. The 10u SJC Legends team became eligible to compete at the national level after winning the Miami regional in Fort Lauderdale. Their hard work, teamwork and dedication have truly paid off.

Pictured with the students are Denelle Everhart, Exalted Ruler; Nathan Otter, team coach; and  Marcus Owens, program director.

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To recognize National Police Week, Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge #1892 delivered 50 snack bags May 13 to the Green Cove Springs Police Department to show their appreciation for their service to the community.

Pictured packing the bags are Gail Potter, member; Betsy Rosam, lodge audit and accounting chair; Pat Buerhaus, kitchen manager; Ray Rosam, Lecturing Knight; and Laquetta Willimon, trustee.

Also pictured delivering the snacks are Jennifer Parker, PER, trustee; Pat Buerhaus, kitchen manager; Chief of Police Shawn Hines, GCSPD; Princess Leia, GCSPD station therapy dog, Officer Josh Lee, GCSPD; Ray Rosam, Lecturing Knight; and Diane Watson, Lodge Secretary.

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On April 19, St. Augustine Elks Lodge #829 donated $10,000 from the bingo and charity accounts to the St. Augustine Council on Aging. These funds will help continue their efforts in offering lifelong learning centers, Meals on Wheels and the ability to enrich the lives of senior citizens in the community. During this presentation, the lodge honored 50-year member Wayne Reyes, PDD for his more than 30 years of service, work and time given to the Council on Aging.

Pictured are Wayne Reyes, PDD; David Everhart; Denelle Everhart, Exalted Ruler; A. Joseph Smith Sr., PER; John Doreing, trustee chair; and Carolyn Karger of the Council on Aging.

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On Jan. 29, Orange Park Elks Lodge #2605 donated $4,500 from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to the United Way of Northeast Florida for its Full Service Schools program of Jacksonville, which addresses food insecurity and reducing non-academic barriers for children and families.

Pictured are Ralph Grier, lodge trustee; Keasia Smalley, Lodge Grants Coordinator; Ray Murphree, PDD; Ronte' Murphy, Exalted Ruler; Alecia Givens, United Way of Northeast Florida director of corporate engagement; and Judy Daniel, Lodge Treasurer.

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On Dec. 2, Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge #1892 donated $500 from the lodge's weekly charitable bingo to the Ridgeview High School girls weightlifting team. 

Pictured are Addyson Mauldin, RHS coach;  Grace Phornsavanh, student weightlifter and former Florida Elks Youth Camp summer camper; Jennifer Parker, PER, Exalted Ruler; Greg Hughson Sr., PDD; and Ed Weston, District Deputy.