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Palm Coast Lodge Volunteers as Football Chain Crew for Local High School
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For the past four years, a team of Palm Coast Elks Lodge members has volunteered as the football chain crew at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast. The crew is mentioned at every halftime and thanked by the booth announcer over the loudspeaker. Pictured Oct. 8 are Charlie Kolaitis, Inner Guard, backup boxman; Brad Lake, Esteemed Lecturing Knight, linesman; John Clouser, Exalted Ruler, linesman; Bob Thoubboron, Esteemed Loyal Knight, official boxman; and Jerry O'Gara, Secretary, markerman.
DeLand Lodge Raises Funds for Louisiana Lodges Hit by Hurricane Ida
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In September, DeLand Elks Lodge #1463 donated $1,500 through member donations to Louisiana lodges Slidell #2321 and New Orleans – West Bank #2496, which were affected by Hurricane Ida in late August. Laura Jones, Esteemed Loyal Knight (pictured above), spearheaded the project to assist those lodges during this disaster.
Merritt Island Elks Team with St. Vincent de Paul Society to Assist Residents with Rent and Utility Payments
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On Aug. 20, Merritt Island Elks Lodge #2650 gave its $3,500 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Merritt Island. It will be used for rent and utilities for neighbors in need. This is the second consecutive year that this grant was distributed to the society. PER Kim Johnson was instrumental in applying for the grant and securing the funds. Pictured are Phil Bennardo and Tom Bowler from St. Vincent de Paul Society; Ralph Gordon, Exalted Ruler; Kim Johnson, PER; and Sylvia Barton from St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Merritt Island Lodge Supports Weeklong Scouting Camp
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On May 29, Trustee Kim Johnson of Merritt Island Lodge presented a $2,500 donation to Charlene Neuterman of the scouts’ Challenger District, which includes several local troops. She and her husband, Don, lead and organize the weeklong annual scouting day camp and twilight camp. The donation will be used for July’s program activities. The Neutermans have applied for Elks membership at the lodge as well.
Titusville Elks Award Two Scholarships to Local Students
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With the help of donations from the bingo players, Titusville Elks Lodge #2113 awarded two $1,000 scholarships during the installation of officers April 10. Lana Perkins of Titusville High School will attend the University of Central Florida this fall, pursuing a degree in computer engineering. Samantha Schaefer of Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School will also attend the University of Central Florida this fall, with the goal of becoming a registered nurse.