On March 28, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 donated $500 to Boy Scout of America Troop 199, which is sponsored by the lodge. This is an ongoing donation to their summer camp scholarship program. Pictured are Elaine Maes-Morey, Exalted Ruler; Marty Williams, scoutmaster and lodge member; and Ed Morey Jr., PER.
On March 28, Jupiter Lodge hosted an drive-thru event with the Easter Bunny to practice social distancing due to the pandemic instead of hosting their traditional Breakfast with the Bunny. However, the kids loved it just the same. Seeing the Easter Bunny brought smiles to their faces and each child received an Elks goody bag filled with information on the Florida Elks Youth Camp, Therapy Services, scholarships, candy-filled eggs, and Easter coloring pages and games.
Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 partnered with nonprofit organization Choice to Change and hosted a "Let’s Move to Be Drug-Free" food distribution event at local high school Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy March 27. They handed out drug awareness and prevention brochures and goodies to all who attended and community service hours were given for the students that are required for graduation. The event was made possible through the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant. Pictured is Rita Livingston, Esteemed Loyal Knight, with volunteers.
Lake Okeechobee Elks Lodge #2871 distributed unicorn slippers, Easter eggs and treats during Easter weekend to the Healthy Start Program in Okeechobee. The slippers were given to the lodge by Florida State Elks Association Development Director, Dan Masi.
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.