East Central District

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Written by Jeff Rumler, PDD

Using its $2,000 Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant, its $3,500 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant and the $3,500 matching Beacon Grant funds from the Florida State Elks Association, Sanford Lodge donated a total of $9,000 March 3 to Midway Safe Harbor. This organization feeds more than 150 children a day and enhances the regular school day through high-quality academic and personal enrichment in the areas of reading, mathematics and science.

Pictured are Bill Klinefelter, Inner Guard; Michael Bartz, House Committee chair; Libby Jett, member; Lisa Lindstrom, Leading Knight; Jeff Rumler, PDD, Lodge Secretary; Quin Byrd, Midway Safe Harbor site-based lead; Bert Wofford, PER, trustee; Bart Peterson, District Vice President; Larry Carver, Tiler; Bo Lindstrom, PER, Exalted Ruler; and Alex McKibbin, PDD, treasurer.

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Written by Jeff Rumler, PDD

For more than 60 years, Sanford Elks Lodge #1241 has sponsored two Little League teams in Sanford, Florida. This year, the lodge is sponsoring the T-ball Cardinals and the Rookie Red Sox teams. The sponsorship includes funds to cover the cost of uniforms, equipment and fees for the kids to play ball. On Feb. 16, Jeff Rumler, PDD, Lodge Secretary (red shirt) and Bo Lindstrom, PER, Exalted Ruler (orange shirt), attended the City of Sanford’s Little League Opening Day 2022. They are pictured with the players and coaches.

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Written by Cristin Rumler

On Dec. 11, Sanford Elks Lodge participated in the City of Sanford’s Parade of Lights for the ninth year. This year’s float had a guest appearance by Elroy the Elk and it showcased Florida Elks Charities. Following the float was Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services therapist Beth Thiers, OTR/L. Santa’s many Elks worked hard and passed out candy to the more than 10,000 spectators.

Pictured on the float are Elroy the Elk, lodge members and children.

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Written by Cristin Rumler

Sanford Elks Lodge #1241 hosted more than 60 children and 40 adults at their first children’s Christmas party Dec. 4. Everyone enjoyed a fun-filled day of crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, a hot chocolate station, pizza, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa provided goody bags, and photos with Santa and of the day’s activities were provided to the families at no cost.

Pictured are lodge members and their children with Santa and Mrs. Claus and a family taking a photo with Santa.

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Written by Cristin Rumler

At the City of Sanford’s Fang-Tastic Fest event Oct. 31, Sanford Elks Lodge members and future members distributed candy and information about the state major projects and the local Hoop Shoot competition to more than 2,000 children and their families.

Pictured are Zoey Rumler and Dylan Lindstrom, minor lodge cardholders; Jeff Rumler, PDD; Bill Klinefelter, Inner Guard; Libby Jett, member; Cristin Rumler, (lodge grant coordinator; Lisa Lindstrom, Leading Knight; and Bo Lindstrom, Exalted Ruler.