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Pompano Beach Elks Support St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
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Bud Legere, Pompano Beach Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler, has applied for the Gratitude Grant to provide nonperishable supplies for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry which is sponsored by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. There has not been any activity since the closed out the Beacon Grant March 31 due to the coronavirus. Prior to the pandemic, though, Legere and his wife, Sandy, spent many volunteer hours purchasing nonperishables and replenishing and distributing food from the pantry. The Pantry serves needy families and those who are homeless in the depressed area of the city. This will be the third year that the lodge has supported the pantry. “Bud and Sandy Legere have served as volunteers for over seven years, including a three-year term as Treasurer and Vice President, respectively. Even though they “retired” about a year ago, they continue to help us, especially with obtaining the generous grants they have gotten from the Elks Club. They have been invaluable and reliable volunteers throughout these years,” says Joseph Maloney, president of the St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
Pompano Beach Lodge Sponsors Two Elks National Foundation Scholarship Recipients
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Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 sponsored two Elks National Foundation scholarship winners. Daniel Ardity placed second nationally in the 2020 Top 20 Most Valuable Student scholarship and has been awarded $40,000 for his college career. Allysa Howitt, granddaughter of members Jennie and Stu Howitt, PER, is a recipient of the Legacy Award, receiving $4,000. She is required to participate in three service events and submit a detailed report. She is attending the University of Florida.
Oakland Park Lodge Holds Fundraiser for Elks National Foundation
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Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 had a Cinco De Junio celebration dinner June 5 with music while practicing correct social distancing. A total of $211 was raised for the Elks National Foundation.
Hollywood West Elks Lodge Holds Flag Retirement Ceremony for Flag Day
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On June 14, Hollywood West Elks Lodge #2365 held its Flag Day ceremony, observing correct social distancing. Following the ceremony, members and guests moved to the yard area to retire tattered flags. Members and guests were invited to take a flag to retire in flames in memory or honor of a loved one. Following the retirement ceremony, lunch was made available to those who desired to remain. Pictured are a guest; Sal Grilli, PER; and Jim Blanchard, PER.
Boca Raton Lodge Donates Food to Local Organization Helping Those Affected by Pandemic
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In late April, Boca Raton Elks Lodge’s Exalted Ruler, Tito Young, delivered over $500 worth of perishable and nonperishable food donated by the lodge to Boca Helping Hands for distribution to those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Boca Helping Hands is a local organization that supports the community with items including food, clothing and housewares.
Delray Beach Lodge Awards $1,500 Scholarships to Two Atlantic High School Seniors
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On May 30, Delray Beach Lodge awarded $1,500 scholarships with funds from its charity account to two seniors from Delray Beach’s Atlantic High School via mail since the school did not hold their annual awards presentation due to the pandemic. Sebastian Wojtowicz will be attending the University of Southern California and Chekube Chokwuma will be attending Vanderbilt University.
Delray Beach Lodge Supports Trinity Church Drive-thru Food Assistance Program
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In April, Delray Beach Lodge donated $4,000 to the Trinity Lutheran Church drive-thru meal program in Delray Beach, Florida, using $2,000 from their Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant and $2,000 from their charity account. The program provides daily takeout meals to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Pictured at the donation presentation (masked for safety) are Iain Paterson, church member and lodge member; Jamie Wagner, church executive director; Ted Gross, church facilities director; Carol Eaton, lodge treasurer; and Cecil Broderick, Exalted Ruler.
Delray Beach Lodge Hosts Several Fundraisers
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Delray Beach Elks Lodge #1770 held their 13th annual chili cook-off Jan. 18 and raised $1,000 for the Harry-Anna Trust Fund. Pictured are the winning members: Lynn Lavenco, second place; Joe and Lisa Danciu, first place; Frank Barbieri accepting third place prize for Mike Cruz; and Mitch Katz, emcee.
Delray Beach Lodge also held their 59th annual country-western dinner dance Feb. 22. They hosted 250 people who raised $17,000 for Sunny Shores Sea Camp, a respite in Florida for children with cystic fibrosis and their families. On March 7, the lodge held their annual awards night where they honored the city’s finest police officer, firefighter and ocean rescuer.
Pompano Beach Elks Participate in Community Event
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Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 participated in the ninth annual Unity in the Community event Jan. 25. It is a day for family fun promoted and coordinated by the City of Pompano Beach. The lodge sponsored a booth and passed out information about the Elks drug awareness program, Elks scholarships and Elks membership. Coincidentally, a performing clown at the event noticed the Elks booth and told them that her daughter had been treated at the Florida Elks’ Lower East Coast Clinic approximately 20 years ago and she let them know how much she appreciated what the Elks had done for her family. Pictured are Robin Haywood, Exalted Ruler, and Frank Sellers Jr., District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler.
Pompano Beach Elks Honor Eagle Scout
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On Oct. 24 at a ceremony at American Legion Post #142, Kenneth Jiampetti was presented with an American flag and a framed Eagle Scout award from Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 by Exalted Ruler, Robin Haywood. His Eagle Scout project was the installation of a flagpole, decorative stonework, additional electrical wiring and lights, landscaping, and tree and vegetation maintenance for the back property of the American Legion. Pictured are scoutmaster, Scott Slinko of Oakland Park Lodge #2407; Haywood; Jiampetti; and scoutmasters Dorothy Pezzi and Jeff Early from Oakland Park Lodge #2407.
Boca Raton Lodge Donates Bicycles to Children in Need
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Boca Raton Lodge’s annual Christmas party was held Dec. 14. Raffles were held and $170 was used to purchase three new bicycles for children in need. Pictured are lodge members PER Ian MacDonald and Tito Young, Exalted Ruler.
Boca Raton Lodge Holds Hoop Shoot
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Boca Raton Lodge hosted its Hoop Shoot in November with 45 children participating in all age groups. The winners went on to the district Hoop Shoot Dec. 7. The five winners moved on to the regional contest held in February. Exalted Ruler, Tito Young, is pictured with district Hoop Shoot winners.