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With hurricanes Helene and Milton, we will once again show our resilience. Many members of our order have been forced to deal with adversity. We as Elks need to offer our help and support to those who suffered.
We have an opportunity to have a membership growth for the fourth straight year, with your support. Last year we had a small gain, mostly due to the number of delinquent members. Bring our new members in and keep them involved. Let’s show the BPOE that the Florida State Elks are “LOUD, PROUD AND VISIBLE.” Under the leadership of State President Russ Smith and Denise, along with his team, we can put our association in a prestigious position.
Sandra and I attended the 61st annual conference of the Florida Ladies of Elks and it was amazing. These ladies work diligently to enhance our state association. You should learn more about what they do and embrace them. On behalf of the FSEA, we thank President Pauline Talbott and her team.
Once again, our Florida Elks Youth Camp had a very successful summer camp, along with a multitude of other events. We thank Director Nick Miller and his staff for making us the BEST youth camp in the nation. Under the supervision of Colleen Gallant and her staff of therapists, we continue to set new benchmarks of children treated. These achievements are supervised by our COO/State Secretary, Carl Seibert, and his fantastic team. Be sure to show your appreciation when you see them.
Our midyear convention will be in St. Petersburg Nov. 15-17 and is set to be a great event. We will have a guest speaker — Rick Gathen, Membership and Marketing Director — to motivate us to grow and keep membership. It will be motivational and informative. Come join your fellow Elks and friends.
Mark your calendar for the February Quarterly to meet our new Grand Exalted Ruler, Doug Schiefer, and first lady Julia, from Ohio.
Bob Grafton, Sandra and I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and good health to you and your families. May God bless us and our United States of America.
Michael F. Smith, PNP
State Sponsor
Florida State Elks Association