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Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 held a veterans’ appreciation ceremony Nov. 11 for veterans and their families. There were 70 veterans, members and guests in attendance. High school student Peyton Grace Lee sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Jeff Owens, Esquire, presented the American flag. Students from the Clewiston High School Public Service Academy performed a flag-folding ceremony. Frank Sellers, PDD, of Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 and Elks deputy representative to Miami VAMC, gave a speech about veterans’ sacrifices. All veterans were asked to stand and share their name and branch of service. Afterward, attendees were treated to a meal prepared by lodge members.

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Lake Okeechobee Elks made themselves visible in the community during the Labor Day festivities Sept. 6 in Okeechobee. The lodge promoted membership, the Southeast District barbecue event, scholarships, and the Soccer and Hoop Shoots and held a drawing for children to win two basketballs.

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West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 used its $2,000 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant and $2,000 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant along with $500 from the Ladies Auxiliary to donate school supplies to Liberty Park Elementary School, one of five elementary schools the lodge sponsors. The others are Wynnbrooke, Benoist Farms, Hope-Centennial and Greenacres. Pictured at the supplies delivery Aug. 9 are Joe Schneider, vice principal; Elaine Maes-Morey, PER; Ed Morey Jr., PER; two school students; and member Larry Quick.

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Troop 109 held its Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Jupiter Lodge Aug. 7 where Aiden Warner received his Eagle Scout medal. He is pictured with his parents, Paul and Beth Warner.

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Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 held a back-to-school supply drive July 31 and collected many needed supplies for local schools. Also, with the funds raised, they shopped for extra supplies to donate.