On April 15, Naples Elks Lodge #2010 partnered with Wounded Warriors of Collier County to host 12 veterans in appreciation of their service. The day started with a dockside breakfast before departing from Tin City Dock in Naples, Florida, on Pure Florida’s 43’ Sea Flight. After a day of catching fish and sharing stories, everyone enjoyed lunch, which was provided by the lodge. Geidy Lopez, veterans case manager, assisted in gathering the crew and joined the fishing trip. She also caught the first fish. Funds for this outing were obtained from the $650 that was raised from the sale of Elks shirts and personal donations from Mike Adamski, Antlers coordinator, and Brian Kamp, lodge grants coordinator.
The veterans are pictured on the boat with Geidy Lopez, veterans case manager, front left.