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Written by Clewiston Elks

Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 partnered with the local United Cerebral Palsy Foundation chapter (UCP) to plan and deliver an unforgettable Christmas experience for local patients with cerebral palsy. The local UCP staff worked with their clients to help each of them write their Christmas wish list to Santa. Then the Elks gathered the lists, hung them on a decorative Angel Tree and asked their members to select a wish list and be a Secret Santa for the client they selected. Within a week, all the cards from the tree were selected, and within another week, all the gifts were returned. On Dec. 17, the Elks invited all of the UCP clients and Secret Santas to come visit with the real Santa (lodge member Mike O’Rourke) to enjoy a meal and collect their gifts, stockings and other treats. The highlight of the evening was the opportunity for each of the clients to have a socially distanced visit with Santa. Pictured are Susie, Tebitha, Amelia, Kathy, Bertha, Desiree, Ruth, Clarence, McAllister, Tony and Angie.

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Written by Rachael King

Lake Okeechobee Elks Lodge #2871 hosted the Southeast District soccer shoot Dec. 19. Winners were Justin Phillips, Okeechobee, second place, 10-11; Michael Bussott, Clewiston, second place, 8-9; Isaiah Phillips, Okeechobee, first place, 8-9; Wyatt Phillips, Okeechobee, first place, 12-13; William Bussott, Clewiston, second place, 12-13; and Dakota Donelly, Okeechobee, first place, 10-11.

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Written by West Palm Beach Elks

On Aug. 4, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 presented four local students the PER scholarships — two $1,250 winners and two $1,000 winners. The $4,500 was raised through the Lodge 26 Week Club. In this club, members contribute $130 or $5 a week for scholarships for high school students. At the end of the year, the lodge holds a dinner and drawings for members who are paid in full. Pictured are Patti Phillips, PDD; Minia Cain, Esteemed Leading Knight; Kya Heard, Molly Danison, Gema Cervantes, and Manuel Uribe, recipients; and Elaine Maes-Morey, Exalted Ruler.

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Written by Jupiter Elks

Using $500 from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant, Jupiter Lodge delivered sandwich platters, salads, sweet treats, and grab-and-go items to the community's police departments over the Fourth of July weekend. Stations receiving these gifts included Jupiter Inlet Colony Police Department, Tequesta Police Department and Jupiter Police Department. Pictured are member Maureen Paglia with staff of the Tequesta PD.

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Written by Jupiter Elks

On July 3, Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 presented $1,500 from its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to Choice to Change to support and provide relief to local families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Choice to Change is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency serving Palm Beach County, Florida, that provides services to youth, adults and families to help them become productive, safe and happy individuals in the community. Pictured are Tyler F., youth volunteer; Dave Vertullo, Exalted Ruler; Lynn Trimble, Choice to Change representative; and Trevonta H., youth volunteer.