Jupiter Lodge Participates in Angel Tree for Children's Christmases
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Written by Jupiter Elks
On Dec. 14, Jupiter Lodge House Committee members Susan Aubrey, Robyn Hammond, Alma Foreman and Maryann Wnukowski along with other members and volunteers assisted 104 local children in need including some who are homeless this holiday season with the lodge’s annual Angel Tree. Members went shopping and provided clothes, toys, books and bicycles to the children to help make some of their wishes come true. Deliveries took place Dec. 16-20.
West Palm Beach Lodge Replaces School's Thanksgiving Sponsor
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Written by West Palm Beach Elks
On Nov. 18, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 donated $500 and 31 turkeys to Greenacres Elementary after their Thanksgiving sponsor dropped out. Pictured are Alphonse Lindor, teacher; Deborah McNichols, principal; Karen Ebenhack, treasurer; Staci McGuire-Callovi, teacher; James Barie of Boca Raton Lodge; and Elaine Maes-Morey, Leading Knight.
West Palm Beach Lodge Hosts Children's Christmas Party
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Written by West Palm Beach Elks
On Dec. 14, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 held their annual Breakfast with Santa. Lodge members donated time and money and the lodge raised $1,900 to purchase gifts for 78 children from four area elementary schools and local clients of Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services. Pictured with the children are Alphonse Lindor, teacher; Deborah McNichols, principal; Karen Ebenhack, treasurer; Staci McGuire-Callovi, teacher; James Barie of Boca Raton Lodge; and Elaine Maes-Morey, Leading Knight.
Southeast District Hosts District Soccer Shoot
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Written by Clewiston Elks
On Oct. 19, the Southeast District Soccer Shoot had a fantastic turnout thanks to Clewiston Lodge’s Marty Espinoza, District Chairman, who coordinated it. Lunch was served as well.
West Palm Beach Elks Host MLB Pitch Hit & Run Competition
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Written by West Palm Beach Elks
In May, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 hosted a Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run sectional winners competition for girls and boys ages 7-14. The winners moved on to Miami, Fla., to the team event. It’s a great experience for the kids as they learn how to work together as a team.
Lake Okeechobee Elks Hold Flag Day Ceremony in City Park
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Written by Lake Okeechobee Elks
Lake Okeechobee Elks Lodge #2871 held a public Flag Day celebration in Okeechobee City's Memorial Park. The lodge officers were assisted by the JROTC Brahman Battalion for the flag ceremony.
Espinoza Named Clewiston Lodge's Citizen of the Year
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Written by Clewiston Elks
Clewiston Lodge hosted their annual community and Elks awards ceremony; this year’s Citizen of the Year was awarded to member Marty Espinoza who has been actively involved with various youth groups for over 30 years. His first project was building a reputable wrestling program in the community. Along the way he has helped mentor youth in baseball and basketball, and this year he helped run the local Hoop Shoot. His latest passion is soccer; he helps prepare the children for the local, district, state and tri-state regional shoots. Clewiston has more than a dozen state champions, and when the kids make these trips, he is usually traveling with them, often at his own expense, making the kids feel more secure and confident.
Clewiston Lodge member Marty Espinoza receives the Citizen of the Year award from Linda Allen, Exalted Ruler.
