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On June 14, officers of Fort Myers Elks Lodge #1288 joined members of the Vietnam Brotherhood at Salterra of Fort Myers Senior Living & Care to perform the Elks’ formal Flag Day ritual for these seniors and their guests, many of whom are veterans. Salterra’s residents especially enjoyed receiving the miniature American flags provided by the Elks as a keepsake of the day. After the ceremony, members presented the Brotherhood with a $500 donation benefiting their scholarship fund in appreciation of their participation in the Flag Day ritual.
Lodge officers pictured in red jackets are Roger Spencer, PER, Exalted Ruler; Bernice Samples, chaplain; Rich Joslin, Tiler; David Lake, PSP, Esquire; and Lacy Farmer, Secretary. They are pictured with members of the Vietnam Brotherhood, who carried the flags.
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On June 13, several members of Fort Myers Elks Lodge #1288 distributed American flags to visitors at the Downtown Fort Myers Farmer’s Market. Each flag included a note explaining the Elks’ role in establishing Flag Day as a national observance, and the community’s response was heartfelt. Several people stopped to share their gratitude and their own Elk or flag‑inspired memories, including a young lady who was excited to let the members know that she attended the Florida Elks Youth Camp as a child.
Pictured are Roger Spencer, PER, Exalted Ruler; Diane Hendrick, Lecturing Knight; Irma Spencer, Loyal Knight; Kathy Lake; David Lake, PSP; Ann Morris; Lacy Farmer, Secretary; David Santini; Eric Farmer, PER, Leading Knight; and Diane Kosma.
Also pictured are the young lady who shared that she had attended the youth camp as a child and Irma Spencer.
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On May 11, Englewood Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler, Patti Griffeth, presented Lemon Bay High School seniors scholarships totaling $40,000. A trust was set up 41 years ago by William Wellbaum, PSP to provide monies for students bound for college and trade schools. A committee made up of Pam VanTilburg, PER, Chair, and members Lori Wellbaum, Sue Wellbaum, Alice Bailey and Jack Donovan chose the recipients.
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On Jan. 30, Naples Elks presented awards to seventh and eighth grade students from Manatee Middle School in Naples for the annual Americanism essay contest.
Pictured with the students are Rutha Bishop, Lodge Americanism Chair, back row, third from left; Elizabeth Garcia, staff member, back row, fifth from left; Erika Torres, literacy coach, back row, sixth from left; and Jay Fike, principal, back row, far right.
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On Jan. 12, ArtFest Fort Myers and Fort Myers Elks Lodge #1288 donated 40 framed vintage ArtFest posters, each signed by the original artist, to the residents of Salterra of Fort Myers, a senior assisted living and memory care community. Several lodge members are also members of ArtFest Fort Myers and made the arrangements for the donation. The artwork will be placed in residents’ rooms for their enjoyment, bringing color and creativity into their daily lives.
Pictured are Carley Griffith, Salterra sales manager; Roger Spencer, PER, District Deputy; Irma Spencer, trustee; and Marsha Newton, Salterra concierge with the prints.