On Feb. 24, the Tampa Lodge Veterans Committee hosted 28 veterans for a trip on the Hillsborough River. The veterans were from Liberty Manor for Veterans, the Salvation Army and New Beginnings of Tampa. This was the final event using the Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant. They boarded the Fun Boat, which is owned by seven-year member, Shannon Wheatley, who was able to give them a great deal. They passed lots of landmarks on the ride and learned some historical facts from the crew. The guests even saw dolphins, which swam around and under the boat. They then went to  Rick’s on the River for lunch. After lunch, the lodge donated $500 from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to the Salvation Army.