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Written by Telly Sands

On Feb. 13, Hollywood West Lodge Exalted Ruler, Gina Albright, and PDD Jim Blanchard accepted a membership plaque from the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce recognizing the lodge’s membership in the chamber. The plaque states their membership began January 2025.

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Written by Telly Sands

On Feb. 26, Hollywood West Lodge used its $4,000 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to present $500 each to eight charitable organizations: Davie Police Athletic League; Hollywood Police Athletic League; Broward Children Center; Hope Outreach Center; Scouting America South Florida Council; Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood, Florida; Vietnam Vets in Fort Lauderdale; and WOW Center of Miami. These organizations provide services to children in need, the elderly and veterans of the community.

Recipients and Elks pictured are Davie Officer Diego Torres, Tywon Jones, Officer Bryan Kalish, Serenity Meacham, PDD Jim Blanchard, Arlene Peterson, Crystal Kuras, George Mutlos, PER Paul Houser, Ken Kolakowski, Exalted Ruler Gina Albright, Jeffrey Burger, David Perez, Steve Kuras, Officer Patrick Agenor, and Barbara Blanchard.

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Written by Telly Sands

On Jan. 8, members Kevin Biederman, Hollywood Commissioner; Gina Albright, Exalted Ruler; and Jim Blanchard, PDD (pictured) attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the city of Hollywood’s new service club sign, located in the heart of the city at Hollywood Boulevard and Interstate 95. The new sign marks the beginning of the city's 100th birthday celebration. This milestone was made possible by the organizations depicted on the sign — Hollywood West Elks Lodge, Hollywood Lions Club, Rotary Club, American Legion Post, Kiwanis Club, Women’s Club and the Jaycees. The Lodge paid $150 toward the sign.

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Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898, in collaboration with the City of Lighthouse Point Recreation Department, hosted its Hoop Shoot Nov. 3 at Dan Witt Park, Organized by Hoop Shoot Chair, Brian Bell. The event had more than 20 participants, ages 8-13. Five athletes advanced to district Hoop Shoot Dec. 14 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Boca Raton.

Pictured is Brian Bell addressing participants and their parents.

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Written by Telly Sands

On Nov. 17, Hollywood West Lodge partnered with the Community Church of Davie to feed members of the community at Thanksgiving. As many as 100 families in need attended a dinner celebration hosted by Pastor Scott Didriksen and members of his staff and congregation. At the conclusion of the dinner, Pastor Didriksen introduced Gina Albright, Exalted Ruler, and the lodge volunteers who assisted in distributing food bags and 100 $20 gift cards, purchased with the Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant. Each family received a food bag filled with popular Thanksgiving food items and a $20 Publix grocery gift card presented by a lodge member.

Pictured are Margie Broda, Grace Grella, Larry Ulrich, Shelly Sarros, Pastor Scott Didriksen, Katie Vincent, Marisa Scalice, Jill Yolles, Pastor Tyrone Walker, Barbara Blanchard, Jim Blanchard and Telly Sands.