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Sarasota County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit Receives Donation from Englewood Elks Lodge
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- Written by Carolyn Sutherland
On March 21, Englewood Lodge donated $1,750 from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to the K-9 unit of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department. Pictured is PamVanTilburg, PER, Exalted Ruler, presenting the check to Officer Chris of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit and his dog, Kye.
Englewood Elks Lodge Bingo Program Makes Donations to Local Charities
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- Written by Carolyn Sutherland
Englewood Elks Lodge #2378 has a very active Friday night charity bingo program with more than 100 participants each week. From this program, the lodge made $1,000 donations in January to each of the following local charities: Kids Needs, Englewood Helping Hand, Project Phoenix, Suncoast Humane Society and St. David’s Episcopal Church jubilee. The bingo committee works tirelessly to make this program a success.
First Responders Attend Appreciation Luncheon at Rotonda Elks Lodge
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- Written by Cathy Redman
Rotonda Elks Lodge #2710 hosted a first responders appreciation luncheon Jan. 29 at the lodge. Invitations were sent to their local sheriff and firefighters to recognize them for risking their lives to make life safe for everyone. Elkettes Jenny Perry and Barbara Kelley delivered meals to the stations for first responders who were unable to attend.
The pictured deputies are Nicole Kovalsky, Bryant Ekstrom and John Kranz. Behind them are lodge members Kathy Dardis, volunteer coordinator; Roger Redman, PER; Jean Humphreys, Exalted Ruler; and Gerry Chesney.
Deep Creek Elks Lodge Hosts Fundraiser for Tunnel to Towers
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- Written by Jack Upton
On Jan. 30, Deep Creek Elks Lodge #2763 held a charity event for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which honors firefighter Stephen Siller who gave his life to save others Sept. 11, 2001. The foundation also honors Gold Star families, first responders who have sacrificed their lives, and injured first responders and military members incurring physical disabilities, needing “smart homes.” This foundation delivers 95% of all dollars to the beneficiaries. The event raised approximately $1,200.
Pictured in the kitchen are Darrel Martin and Scott Phillips, Leading Knight.
Deep Creek Ladies of Elks Donate Gifts for Local Children
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- Written by Deep Creek Ladies of the Elks
The Deep Creek Ladies of the Elks supported Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County by donating Christmas presents for 225 children. Most of the members took at least two or three nametags of children and shopped for them. The gifts were picked up Dec. 16 at the lodge and will be distributed by the organizations.