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Port Orange Elks Sponsor Hoop Shoot Participants in District and Regional Contests
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- Written by Frank Kuczkowski
On Jan. 7, Brooklyn Beltz in age group 10-11 and Hannah Archer in age group 8-9, were sponsored by Port Orange Elks Lodge #2723 in the District Hoop Shoot. Trophies were presented by Dean Yeager, PER, State Hoop Shoot Vice Chair. Both participants advanced to the regional tournament held Jan. 21 in Sanford.
Thanksgiving Meals Donated and Delivered by Ormond Beach Elks
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- Written by Debbie Brozyna
On Nov. 23 using its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant, Ormond Beach Elks Lodge #2193 provided entire Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
Pictured are members who helped shop, gather and deliver meals — Steve and Debbie Brozyna, Bev and Carl Muscatello, Flipper McAllister, Joe Brozyna, and James Wood. Not pictured is Gerri Madden. Also pictured are some members making a delivery.
Breakfast with Santa Held at Merritt Island Elks Lodge
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- Written by Merritt Island Elks
Merritt Island Elks Lodge hosted a breakfast and a visit with Santa Dec. 17 at the lodge. The event was open to the public and each child received an ornament.
Pictured are members Marlene Skibba; Santa (Nick Skibba, PER, trustee); and Kathy Skibba, PER, Lodge Secretary. Liam is grandson.
Merritt Island Elks Lodge Feeds 72 Families for Several Weeks
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- Written by Merritt Island Elks
Merritt Island Lodge once again held the Santa’s Boot Strap program. On Dec. 10, members came together to help make the holiday season a bit brighter for 72 families. More than volunteers packed bins, boxes and bags with enough food to last each family a couple of weeks. Lodge funds are used to purchase the food.
Palm Coast Elks Lodge Public Event Raises $10,000 for Elks National Foundation
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- Written by Glenn Johnson
Palm Coast Elks Lodge #2709 held a three-day event Sept. 22-24 with a pig roast, which was open to the public, in conjunction with a membership drive. Gift baskets were also raffled off. With the meal proceeds, raffle tickets and member donations, the event raised $10,000 for the Elks National Foundation.
Pictured are Glenn Johnson, Elks National Foundation Fundraising Lodge Chair; member Mickey Wulff, who donated $1,500; and Bob Williams, Exalted Ruler.