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D and J Machinery in Clewiston donated time, labor and materials to help Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 and the Soccer Shoot program for the South Region of Florida. Lodge, district, and regional contests all took place in Clewiston this year.

Pictured Sept. 17 at the district shoot in the front are Daniel Garcia, U-14 1st place; Aaron Garcia, U-12 1st place tie with Brady McCarthy (not pictured); Emiliano Garcia, U-10 1st place; Rosa Esparza, U-8 1st place; Dhalia Esparza, parent; and Daniel Amaro from D and J Machinery. Pictured in the back are Benny Alvarez, Loyal Knight; Anna Alvarez, Leading Knight; Harlan Griggs, Exalted Ruler; Jamie Lester, chaplain; Sean Lester, Lecturing Knight; and James Swindle and Marcos Alvarez from D and J Machinery.

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Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER

On Aug. 2 at the State President's visit to the Southeast District, Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 hosted the “Are You Smarter Than a Florida Elks Youth Camper” game. Before the game began, members of the audience bet if they were smarter than a youth camper. The contestants were four campers, who had been sponsored by Jupiter Lodge, and State President Russ Smith. They were asked 10 questions only a camper would know, according to the campers; Nick Miller, Director; and Elliott Gilbert, Assistant Director. A counselor in training hosted the game, which raised more than $800 for the Harry-Anna Trust Fund.

Pictured are campers Harper Haylett and Emily Deragon; State President Russ Smith; camper Robbie Deragon; camper and former Florida Elks Children's Therapy Services CHAMP of the Year, Jasper Logan; and counselor in training Peyton Shedlock.

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Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER

On June 15, Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 hosted its annual Flag Day celebration at the lodge in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department, local scouts, and the 16th Armored Division Reenactment Group. Attendees viewed fire trucks, military vehicles, a K9 demonstration, the 16th Armored Division display, a medical/Army Nurse Corps display, and a 12th Airforce in Tunisia display. In addition to the barbecue, which was free to everyone in uniform, there were raffles, games, prizes, a cake auction, and family fun.

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Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER

Clewiston Lodge had an Elks booth set up at the Hendry County Fair Feb. 7 - 11. This year's theme was “We are growing a good thing.” The lodge provided information about Elks programs.

Pictured with the booth is Elroy the Elk.

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Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER

On Feb. 26, Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 provided more than 90 backpacks with school supplies to the Joseph Project 863 Inc., whose volunteer mentoring program provides assistance to low-income workers, under-unemployed individuals and newly graduating high school students. Pictured is lodge member Anna Alvarez and Jackie McGriff Young from the Joseph Project 863.