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Port Orange Elks Provide Funding for Computer Replacement at First Step Homeless Shelter
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- Written by Frank Kuczkowski, PER
On Aug. 12, Port Orange Elks Lodge #2723 donated $3,382.40 to the First Step Homeless Shelter of Daytona Beach, Florida, from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant and the Harry-Anna Investment Fund matching grant. Beacon Grants are awarded to lodges that are actively working to address a need in their community. Port Orange Lodge has been active every month with the First Step Shelter since early 2020, shortly after it opened. The donation will be used to replace five computers.
Pictured at the check presentation during the state president’s visit are Patrick Smith, shelter director of philanthropy & engagement; Victoria Fahlberg, shelter executive director; Joe Cooper, Florida Elks State President; and Russ Smith, Florida Elks Vice President at Large.
Port Orange Elks Make Donation to Alzheimer's Association of Volusia County
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- Written by Frank Kuczkowski
On April 18, Port Orange Lodge presented a check for $350 to the Alzheimer’s Association of Volusia County. Funds for this donation were secured from a special raffle held at the lodge’s Friday bingo event.
Pictured are Mindy Neto, Alzheimer’s Association development manager, and Bette Dealey, Friday bingo chairperson and Loyal Knight.
Atlantic High School Band Receives Donation from Port Orange Elks Lodge
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- Written by Frank Kuczkowski
On April 4, Port Orange Lodge made a $400 donation to the Atlantic High School band in Port Orange, Florida. The donation will be used to purchase a new instrument trailer. This money was raised from a special raffle held at the lodge’s Friday bingo event.
Pictured are Jeremy Blackwell, Atlantic High School band director, and Bette Dealey, Loyal Knight and Friday Bingo Chair.
Port Orange Elks Lodge Makes Donation to Port Orange YMCA
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- Written by Frank Kuczkowski
On April 1, Port Orange Lodge donated $500 to the Port Orange YMCA. The YMCA opened its facility earlier this year to allow the Brotherhood Ride riders to shower and refresh themselves. They also allowed the use of their basketball court for the annual lodge Hoop Shoot contest.
Pictured are Ginni Heirs, Port Orange YMCA executive director, and Gary VanOpdorp, PER, Lodge and Regional Hoop Shoot Chair.
Hoop Shoot Participant Receives Recognition at Port Orange Elks Lodge
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- Written by Frank Kuczkowski
On April 1 at the officer installation and award dinner, Port Orange Elks Lodge #2723 presented Finn Hinman, of Port Orange, with a basketball and recognition to thank him for his two-year participation in the annual Elks Hoop Shoot contest.
Pictured are Gary VanOpdorp, PER, and Finn Hinman.