News Features
P.O. Box 49
Umatilla, FL 32784-0049
Share Your Story
We'd love to see & share your Lodge & District Events!
Let's promote what our Florida Elks are doing to support your community
Preserve any person, event, or memory with a personalized brick at your Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla, Florida.
Learn More
Southeast District
Jupiter Elks Sponsor Angel Tree for Local Children
- Details
- Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER
- Hits: 492
Jupiter Lodge sponsored an angel tree with more than 100 children’s names on it. Members could pick a name and do the shopping for them or make a donation and the Elks would do the shopping. The outfits and toys were delivered Dec. 16 to West Jupiter Recreation Center, Limestone Creek Elementary, Jerry Thomas Elementary, Jupiter Elementary, Jupiter Middle School, and Choice To Change, a nonprofit organization that assists young adults and their families.
Members Tim and Jill McDaniel, Jeff Sturmthal, and Shawn Samperi delivered gifts to Ms. Erin for students at Jerry Thomas Elementary.
Jupiter Elks Distribute Goody Bags at Local Parade and Craft Fair
- Details
- Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER
- Hits: 277
Jupiter Lodge members Cindy Rush, Amanda Simpson, Lauren Pac and Diane Applemann stuffed Drug Awareness goody bags with candy canes, coloring books, Elk brochures and more, which were given out at the Jupiter Farms Christmas parade and craft fair Dec. 7.
Jupiter Elks Feed 125 Families for Thanksgiving
- Details
- Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER
- Hits: 395
During the week before Thanksgiving, Jupiter Elks donated meals for 125 families from Jupiter Elementary, West Jupiter Recreation Center, Limestone Creek Elementary, Jerry Thomas Elementary and Jupiter Middle School, as well as Choice To Change, a nonprofit organization that assists young adults and their families.
Pictured Nov. 18 is Jill McDaniels, Lecturing Knight, left, with three teachers from Jupiter Elementary, as she delivers 15 family meals. Also pictured are the meals being packed.
Clewiston Elks Host Soccer Shoots with Help from D and J Machinery
- Details
- Written by Clewiston Elks
- Hits: 544
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.
Jupiter Elks Lodge and Campers and Counselor Raise Funds from "Are You Smarter Than a Florida Elks Youth Camper" Game
- Details
- Written by Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, PER
- Hits: 529
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.