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Jupiter Elks Share Thanksgiving Dinner with More than 100 Families
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Jupiter Lodge raised funds to donate a full Thanksgiving dinner to 103 local families in need. Local churches and schools informed the Elks who was in need. House Committee member Claudia Chatham helped assemble the dinners that were delivered Nov. 16-19.
Jupiter Elks Sponsor Angel Tree for Local Children
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- Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock
Jupiter Lodge sponsored an angel tree, where members either shopped for specific items for a child or donated money for gifts to be purchased. More than 130 local children received these gifts between Dec. 15 and Dec. 17.
Shoppers pictured are members Joie Gallo, Shawn Samperi, Margaret Schoebel, Pam Roman and Alan Roman.
Jupiter Elks Lodge Donates Supplies to Three Local Schools
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Jupiter Elks Lodge members collected hundreds of dollars worth of school supplies for the annual back-to-school supply drive. On Aug. 7, members delivered the supplies to three local schools — Jupiter Elementary, Limestone Creek Elementary and Jupiter Farms Elementary. Included were backpacks that read "Let's Shine," promoting State President Joe Cooper's motto, "Florida Elks Shine Bright."
Pictured with supplies is a teacher at Jupiter Elementary.
West Palm Beach Elks Lodge Donates Eight Laptops to The Palm Beach School for Autism
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Using its Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 purchased eight Chromebook laptop computers for The Palm Beach School for Autism, which they delivered Aug. 9.
Pictured are Dennis Marrero, school IT; Carol Blair, Lodge Secretary; Abby Shorr, school marketing director; Juliet Bliss, principal; and Wendy Lombard, grant coordinator. Also pictured are 11th and 12th grade students in Miss Sarah’s class using them.
Clewiston Elks Lodge Golf Tournament Raises Scholarship Funds for Local Students
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On Sept. 23, Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 held its annual scholarship golf tournament. There were 56 players and more than 25 sponsors, and the event raised more than $6,000 for local high school and college students.
Pictured with Harlan Griggs, Exalted Ruler, right, are the winning team members — Kyle Young, Jason Williams, Eric Green and Matt Waddell.