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Punta Gorda Elks and Elkettes Host Student Drug Awareness Event
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- Written by Teresa Bird
On May 18, Punta Gorda Lodge hosted 120 fourth graders from Sallie Jones Elementary School at the lodge. They participated in a Drug Awareness presentation by the Elkettes and then decorated their own ball cap and participated in various bounce houses, putting golf, the football toss and bocce. They were given a lunch of hot dogs or hamburgers with chips and ice cream. Awards were presented by Tom Shoecraft, Exalted Ruler, to the top three poster winners depicting why they should just say no to drugs. Many volunteers helped at this event, including three who had just been initiated the night before.
Pictured are students learning to play bocce, participating in the football toss and viewing a video about drug awareness.
Charlotte High School Wrestling Team Gets Boost from Deep Creek Lodge and Ladies of Elks
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- Written by Linda Killian
On April 21, the Deep Creek Ladies of Elks awarded a $500 check to the Charlotte High School wrestling team to help offset their travel expenses. Eric Clary, their busboy, ranks very high on the team, so it was a double pleasure for the ladies to help both the school and one of their own. The Board of Directors also donated a check for $675. The two checks helped the team reach their goal for their expenses.
Pictured with Eric are his coach and Sue Crady, Ladies of Elks President. Also pictured with Eric are Bill Flecken, chair of the Board of Directors; Eric’s coach; and Scott Phillips, Exalted Ruler.
Englewood Elks Lodge Shares Grant with Peace River Search and Rescue
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- Written by Carolyn Sutherland
On March 21, Englewood Lodge donated $1,750 from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to the Peace River Search and Rescue organization.
Pictured are Debbie Maki and Apollo from Peace River; Pam VanTilburg, PER, Exalted Ruler; and Marie Aquilina and Beamer from Peace River.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit Receives Donation from Englewood Elks Lodge
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- Written by Carolyn Sutherland
On March 21, Englewood Lodge donated $1,750 from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to the K-9 unit of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department. Pictured is PamVanTilburg, PER, Exalted Ruler, presenting the check to Officer Chris of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit and his dog, Kye.
Englewood Elks Lodge Bingo Program Makes Donations to Local Charities
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- Written by Carolyn Sutherland
Englewood Elks Lodge #2378 has a very active Friday night charity bingo program with more than 100 participants each week. From this program, the lodge made $1,000 donations in January to each of the following local charities: Kids Needs, Englewood Helping Hand, Project Phoenix, Suncoast Humane Society and St. David’s Episcopal Church jubilee. The bingo committee works tirelessly to make this program a success.