On Dec. 14, Jupiter Lodge House Committee members Susan Aubrey, Robyn Hammond, Alma Foreman and Maryann Wnukowski along with other members and volunteers assisted 104 local children in need including some who are homeless this holiday season with the lodge’s annual Angel Tree. Members went shopping and provided clothes, toys, books and bicycles to the children to help make some of their wishes come true. Deliveries took place Dec. 16-20.
On Nov. 18, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 donated $500 and 31 turkeys to Greenacres Elementary after their Thanksgiving sponsor dropped out. Pictured are Alphonse Lindor, teacher; Deborah McNichols, principal; Karen Ebenhack, treasurer; Staci McGuire-Callovi, teacher; James Barie of Boca Raton Lodge; and Elaine Maes-Morey, Leading Knight.
On Dec. 14, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 held their annual Breakfast with Santa. Lodge members donated time and money and the lodge raised $1,900 to purchase gifts for 78 children from four area elementary schools and local clients of Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services. Pictured with the children are Alphonse Lindor, teacher; Deborah McNichols, principal; Karen Ebenhack, treasurer; Staci McGuire-Callovi, teacher; James Barie of Boca Raton Lodge; and Elaine Maes-Morey, Leading Knight.
On Oct. 19, the Southeast District Soccer Shoot had a fantastic turnout thanks to Clewiston Lodge’s Marty Espinoza, District Chairman, who coordinated it. Lunch was served as well.
In May, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 hosted a Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run sectional winners competition for girls and boys ages 7-14. The winners moved on to Miami, Fla., to the team event. It’s a great experience for the kids as they learn how to work together as a team.