DeLand Elks Lodge #1463 recognized Armed Forces Day by hosting a free barbecue for active-duty and veteran personnel. More than 200 dinners were served by more than 40 Elks volunteers. The food was donated by local businesses as well as by lodge members. One of the veterans who attended also completed an application for membership. Phil Watercutter, PDD, chaired this event.
Pictured are Rudy Masi Sr., then-state president; Davina Watercutter, lodge secretary; Dolly Masi PER, then-state first lady; and Phil Watercutter, PDD.