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Lake City and Live Oak Elks lodges provided a barbecue meal to the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program for the Florida Army National Guard, which was held at the Blanche Hotel in downtown Lake City, Florida, July 15 for Guard members and their families. Live Oak Elks provided smoked pork and Lake City Elks provided the sides, sweets and drinks for more than 125 returning veterans.

Pictured are Stanley Cox, PDD and Angela Cox of Lake City #893; John Dill, PDD of Live Oak #1165; Brandy Meeks, Lake City Elk-Mates Treasurer; Chris Samson, Lake City Exalted Ruler; Andy Hillhouse, Live Oak Exalted Ruler; Snuffy Smith, PDD and Amy Smith of Live Oak #1165; and Jamie Pardee of Live Oak #1165. Also pictured are returning National Guard members and family members in the lunch lines.

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On June 15 at the Perry Elks Lodge scholarship dinner, the lodge presented $1,000 scholarships to Taylor County High School students Camron Croft and Logan Linton. Also pictured are Eric Hodge, Exalted Ruler, and Susan Lynn, PDD, Lodge Scholarship Committee Chair.

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Written by Beverly Pittman-Pardee

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On June 21, Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 donated its $2,500 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to the Suwannee River Regional Library to help support their summer reading program.

Pictured with three library representatives are members Donald Watson, Bobby Dale Cason and Lori Watson, lodge grant coordinator (second from right). Behind the camera is Andy Hillhouse, Exalted Ruler.

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Written by Rose Goodrich, PER

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On June 17, Dunedin/Clearwater Elks Lodge #1525 had its first visit to Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home since before the pandemic. They purchased, transported and cooked hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken, beans, potato salad, cookies, water and soda for 120 residents and 30 staff members as well as a few visiting guests. Due to illnesses, they only served approximately 75 people, but they donated all that was left to the nursing home for future use. 

Pictured in the back row are Jackie, Baldomero Lopez kitchen manager; Richard Leskovsky, PER; Peter Glushko, Loyal Knight; Al Iosa, member; Bill Huyett, Chaplain; and Donald Wooldridge, lodge volunteer. Pictured in the front row are Rose Goodrich, PER; Larry Miller, House Committee Chair; Helene Lewis, member; and Janice Brautigam, PER.

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On June 17, West Palm Beach Elks Riders held an event to benefit Project Hope Autism Services in Jupiter, Florida. They hosted a dinner with music at the lodge. With more than 150 attendees, $4,000 was raised.

Pictured are Kyle Segura, who has autism, and his father, Robert.

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Written by David McCranie, PER

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In honor of DeLand Elks Lodge #1463 celebrating its 100th anniversary, the city of DeLand proclaimed June 23, 2023, as DeLand Elks Lodge #1463 Day. Pictured with the proclamation are Dick Reynolds, PER, 1972 Exalted Ruler; Scott Sandersfield, PER, 2023 Exalted Ruler; and city of DeLand Commissioner Kevin Reid.

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Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER

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Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 hosted its annual Flag Day celebration June 10 with the assistance of local scouts and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office honor guard. The event included a barbecue, car show, pie-eating contest, raffles, games and prizes. There was also a special K-9 presentation as well as face painting, kids’ crafts and more, all while learning the history of the American flag. The special guest was an American eagle from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Pictured is a large flag on display at the event.

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On May 17, Punta Gorda Lodge and the Elkettes sponsored their annual Drug Awareness program for 107 fourth grade students at Sallie Jones Elementary School. The event including a video about drug awareness, a poster contest, bounce houses, football toss, corn hole and decorating a button. They were treated to a picnic lunch provided by the lodge, which was served by approximately 30 Elkettes and volunteers. Rewards of $25 gift certificates, provided by the lodge, were presented to the top three students for the poster contest, and all the students were given a bag of goodies from the Elkettes, including Drug Awareness materials, such as booklets, bookmarks and pencils. 

Pictured are Dianna Lurkens, Elkettes President, and Nancy Schilling, lodge event chair. Also pictured are students enjoying the event.