On March 29, Miami Elks Lodge #948 awarded a $7,000 check to Capt. Branson Rector of Veterans Ocean Adventures. A $3,500 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant with matching grant funds from the Florida State Elks Association made the donation possible. Veterans Ocean Adventures provides veterans with disabilities the opportunity to engage in scuba diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing while and feeling the healing power of the water. Pictured are Harold "Bill" Bang, 2021-2022 Exalted Ruler; Captain Rector; and Jeffrey Muehlfeld, PDD, 2020-2021 Exalted Ruler.