Winter Garden Elks Lodge #2165 held their community service awards and presented awards to the following: Mayor Rusty Johnson, Citizen of the Year; Pam DePriest, Elk of the Year; Byrd Severance, Officer of the Year; Isamar Zepeda, Educator Support Person of the Year; Joe Ponzini, Firefighter of the Year; Brian Harris, Police Office of the Year; and MSgt. Gary Ward, Veteran of the Year.
Louisiana State Legislature Increases New Orleans Hotel Occupancy Tax
The Legislature of the State of Louisiana has acted to increase the New Orleans Hotel Occupancy Tax from 13% to 14.75% effective April 1, 2014. This will affect our convention room rates and they will go from $128.56 to $130.52 per night.
Convention Attendees With ADA Transportation Needs Urged To Contact Grand Lodge
In order for the Grand Lodge to support the transportation needs of attendees with disabilities you are urged to contact the Grand Lodge if you require special assistance. Special coaches capable of kneeling to accommodate wheel chairs will be placed along the routes for those in need. If you require assistance please contact Tina or Jessica at the Grand Lodge as follows:
