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Community Receives Multiple Donations from Delray Beach Lodge
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Delray Beach Elks Lodge #1770, using a donation of $500, donated 18,000 books to elementary schools in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach, Florida. On Dec. 5, the lodge donated $1,000 to the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. On Dec. 14, the lodge donated $2,000 for the city of Delray’s holiday toy drive and to Heroes and Helpers. These projects fund Christmas presents for children and families in Delray Beach. On Dec. 15, the lodge sponsored ADVA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence) 21st annual Race for Hope with a donation of $500. The race took place Jan. 21.
Pompano Beach Elks Help Distribute 400 Thanksgiving Meals
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On Nov. 26, Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 used $500 from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to help St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church deliver meals to community members who are shut in and to provide a curbside service. In all, 400 meals were distributed on Thanksgiving. In addition, 50 families received baskets of food from the pantry. Pictured are Bud Legere, Exalted Ruler; Sandy Legere, trustee; Charlotte Burrie, PDD; and Frank Sellers, PDD (back).
American Association of Caregiving Youth Receive Gifts from Boca Raton Lodge
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Boca Raton Elks Lodge members donated three bicycles, a scooter, a skateboard and over $400 worth of toys to the American Association of Caregiving Youth. This organization helps children who care for ill parents. In addition to these gifts, members donated another $936 in cash to help the organization supply needed items to these caregivers. Members also helped wrap and distribute the gifts to the children at the association’s gathering. Pictured are Ian MacDonald, PER; Shirley Board, Loyal Knight; and Tito Young, Exalted Ruler.
Delray Reads Day Supported by Delray Beach Elks
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Delray Beach Elks Lodge #1770 supported the City of Delray’s Delray Reads Day, hosted virtually Oct. 29. Pictured is lodge member and teacher Leslie Schneider reading “Evelyn Del Ray is Moving Away” to her students at Plumosa Elementary in Delray, Florida.
Boca Raton Elks Use Two Grants to Purchase Supplies for Two Schools
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Boca Raton Elks Lodge #2166 received the Elks National Foundation Beacon and Spotlight grants totaling $5,500 and used the funds to purchase school supplies for Orchard View Elementary School and Silver Lake School such as folders, notebooks, pens, pencils, markers and scissors for the use in the classroom. Because of this year’s unique circumstances due to the pandemic, they also supplied masks, hand sanitizer and classroom cleansers. Pictured at Orchard View Elementary School Aug. 26 are Shirley Board; Tito Young, Exalted Ruler; Ian MacDonald; Catherine MacDonald; John DeCicco; Tony Young, teacher; Vic Weliky; Susie Christensen; Jerry Christensen; and a faculty member whose name was unavailable. In the front are Mrs. Lee, principal, and Mrs. Sarnelli, teacher. Pictured at Silver Lake School Sept. 2 are Ian MacDonald; Shirley Board; Tito Young, Exalted Ruler; Mrs. Lopez, principal; and Pat Maher, lodge member and teacher.
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.