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New Port Richey Elks Recognize International Firefighters' Appreciation Day
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- Written by Carol Lee Spages
On May 4, New Port Richey Lodge recognized International Firefighters’ Appreciation Day by donating trays of cookies with thank you messages to firefighters at New Port Richey Fire Stations 1 and 2.
Pictured at Fire Station 1 are Firefighter/Paramedic Corbin Mitchell, lodge member Elizabeth Groves, Captain Eric Slafky, PER Fred Spages and Firefighter/Paramedic Javier Espinales.
Pictured at Fire Station 2 are Firefighter/Paramedic Victoria Pitarresi, lodge member Elizabeth Groves, Captain Keith Bawer and PER Fred Spages.
JROTC Cadet Receives Award from Tampa Elks Lodge
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- Written by Rita Smith
On April 26, Tampa Lodge Veterans Chair, José Rémon, presented the Elk medal, bar and certificate to Cadet Jaydaliz Cruz from Robinson High School JROTC. Cadet Cruz was selected for this award because of her proven leadership in academics, community service projects and maintaining the highest standards in all fields of endeavor.
New Port Richey Elks Help Students Attend Prom
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- Written by Carol Lee Spages
During March and April, New Port Richey Elks Lodge #2284 collected numerous pieces of formal wear, shoes, jewelry and accessories and donated them to the Cinderella and Prince Charming Project. High school students who would not be able to afford to attend their prom because of the cost of the attire were invited to shop for their outfits at a local facility free of charge.
Tampa Elks Celebrate Graduating Seniors from Club Chivalry
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- Written by Rita Smith, PER
On April 13, Tampa Elks Lodge treated the Club Chivalry graduating seniors to a special luncheon at Fred’s Country Buffet. There were 21 students and three Elks in attendance. Before leaving, the Elks presented honor cords, which are worn during graduation, to the club officers, and Ms. Hand presented honor cords to the students who had been in her Avid class for four years.
The group is pictured in front of the restaurant.
Holiday Isles Elks Lodge Donates Banquet Room to Santa's Angels for Award Ceremony
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- Written by Brian LoVetere
Holiday Isles Lodge donated the use of its banquet room to the Santa’s Angels organization to host its annual volunteer awards ceremony. The lodge does this every year for them. The lodge received a sponsorship award for their yearly donation.
Pictured are lodge members Rich DeBlasio, Mike Brown, Paula DeBlasio and Sandra Gann.
Holiday Isles Elks Lodge Sponsors Golf Tournament for JROTC Units
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- Written by Brian LoVetere
On March 7, Holiday Isles Lodge donated $1,000 from its charity account for a golf tournament sponsorship held by the Military Order of the World Wars and the Military Officers Association of America to benefit the Pinellas County Schools’ JROTC units.
Pictured are Noreen Hodges; LTC Steve Hodges, retired, MOWW and MOAA member and tournament chair; Paula DeBlasio and Bob Behm, lodge members; and LTC David Mason, MOWW.