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Written by Jupiter Elks

Jupiter Elks Lodge members recently played in the Tony Boisclair golf invitational in memory of one of Jupiter’s dedicated members who passed unexpectedly earlier this year. A portion of the event proceeds will help fund scholarships for local high school students.

Jupiter Elks donated more than $2,000-worth of school supplies to local schools for their classrooms. Representatives from Jupiter Farms Elementary, Jupiter Elementary, Jerry Thomas Elementary and Limestone Creek Elementary recently attended a lodge meeting to pick up the supplies.

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Written by Clewiston Elks

The Clewiston Elks Soccer Shoot was held Thursday, Sept. 13. The medal winners from each age group advanced to the Southeast District Soccer Shoot in Clewiston Saturday, Oct. 13. High scorers were Sebastian Aragus and Nicole Chantang, each with 44 points. Sebastian Aragus and Katelin Aragus are both past state champions.

Clewiston Christian School students participating in the Clewiston Lodge Soccer Shoot were Wildes Redish, Paisley Bellew, Brittney Casique, Brooklyn Sergent, Landon Bellew, Gray Redish and Sean Daniels.

Clewiston Lodge held their annual country boy cook-off and dessert auction in August raising over $2,000 to help meet the Elks National Foundation and Harry-Anna Trust Fund giving goals. This year’s winners were Juanita North and David Monsour of Jupiter Lodge #2469 who gained some revenge on the Clewiston cook crews who placed first and second at this year’s Southeast District championship that was held at Jupiter Lodge. Clewiston and Jupiter lodges have enjoyed this friendly competition for the last several years.

Clewiston Lodge held their annual Golfing for Scholars event with over 70 golfers and additional volunteers. Funds from this annual event fund college scholarships for local high school seniors. Over the last 30 years, the lodge has awarded between $4,000 and $7,000 in scholarships annually. This year’s event raised over $8,000 that will help local students attend the college of their choice.

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Written by Lake Okeechobee Elks

Lake Okeechobee Elks ran an information booth at a local festival over Labor Day weekend. They held a Soccer Shoot and joined local groups at back-to-school events. With a donation of school supplies, members attended the backpack program hosted by Our Village Okeechobee. On the first day of school, Elks met at an elementary school and welcomed students back to school and cheered them on to success.

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Written by Clewiston Elks

Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853, scouts and their families celebrated Flag Day by performing the Elks Flag Day ritual at the lodge. The evening started with a meal that was prepared by volunteer Elks Trip and Brenda Whidden and Esteemed Loyal Knight, Danielle Soles. The ceremony started with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” followed by the lodge officers telling how the American flag was representative of their respective stations. The scouts then took over the celebration by performing a parade of the flag’s history. Flags representative of different eras of the country’s history were presented one at a time. The history was read by Cubmaster Mathew Aldana. The ceremony was closed by a prayer from Father Samuel Thomas.

Scouts who participated in Clewiston Lodge’s Flag Day ceremony were Zane Ponce, Josh Henry, Isaiah Hinojosa, Easton Henry, Mathew Aldana Jr., Mathew Aldana, Sean Ponce, Legh Ward and Andrew Johnson.

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Written by Clewiston Elks

Clewiston Lodge Exalted Ruler, Linda Allen, presented a check in the amount of $3,400 to Debbie Howell, Executive Director of the local chapter of the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. The Clewiston Elks used the funds from last year’s President Grant to host a fundraiser with all proceeds donated back to the UCP. The lodge is grateful to 2017-2018 President, Carl Gerace, and Kathy for making a difference in their community.