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Clewiston Lodge Hosts Annual Event with Help from CHS Wrestling Team
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Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 held its annual benefit drawing and membership drive March 13. It was well attended and helped the lodge raise enough money to continue supporting its charitable causes. The Clewiston High School wrestling team helped with various jobs during the event and helped make it a success.
West Palm Beach Holds Socially Distanced Christmas Party
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On Dec. 13, West Palm Beach Lodge hosted a children’s Christmas party with 75 children in attendance with their families. Each child received two gifts. Pictured is the family of Justa Ajanel and Fernando Rodriquez with children Alex and Kelly Rodriquez who attend one of five schools that are supported by the lodge. Also pictured are Santa and Mrs. Claus (Libby and Rodger Dill) along with Carol Blair, chair; Minia Cain, Leading Knight; Elaine Maes-Morey, Exalted Ruler; Karen Ebenhack, Lodge Treasurer; and Maureen Debigare, member.
Five Elementary Schools Receive Supplies from West Palm Beach Elks
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West Palm Beach Lodge #1352 delivered school supplies Nov. 20 to the five schools they support – Wynnbrook Elementary, Benoist Farms Elementary, Hope-Centennial Elementary, Greenacres Elementary and Liberty Park Elementary. Pictured at Wynnbrook Elementary are Eduardo Ortoneda, head custodian; Suzanne Berry, principal; Ed Morey Jr., PER; Elaine Maes-Morey, Exalted Ruler; and Steve Collins, vice principal.
Jupiter Elks Hold Drive-thru Visits with Santa
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On Dec. 12, Jupiter Elks hosted a drive-thru to see Santa to ensure social distancing, and they handed out stuffed animals and Elk goody bags to all of the children. Pictured are Colleen Dowd, Elk of the Year; Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, House Committee chair; the Grinch; Santa (Dave Vertullo, Exalted Ruler); Mrs. Claus (Vicky Doubleday, House Committee member); Elroy the Elk, Drug Awareness mascot; Rita Livingston as an Elk, Esteemed Loyal Knight; Lisa Nuss, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; and Larry Littell, Southeast District Deputy, as a classic Christmas caroler.
Jupiter Lodge also gave toys, bikes and a new outfit to 111 local children in need the week before Christmas.
Jupiter Lodge Participates in Local Christmas Parade
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Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 participated in the local Christmas parade Dec. 6 with a decorated float of elk stables to symbolize that Santa's Elks help the community year-round. Throughout the parade, the Elks spread Elkdom and holiday cheer as they handed out brochures about what it means to be an Elk along with drug awareness ribbons and candy canes.