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Written by Clewiston Elks

Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 held a fundraiser to help support the local Hendry County Sheriff’s Office with their annual shopping-with-the-sheriff program which aims to ensure that kids who are underprivileged have a memorable Christmas. A member of the sheriff’s department is paired with a selected child who takes them shopping for their Christmas wish list.   

Clewiston Lodge Exalted Ruler, Linda Allen, presents a check for $1,000 to Hendry County Deputy, Jeff Nunemaker, for their shopping-with-the-sheriff program.

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The 2018 Southeast District Hoop Shoot took place at the Local Boys and Girls Club with participation from all four district lodges. Pictured are District Vice President, George Zocchi; first-place winner for boys ages 8-9, Briyce Wright, from West Palm Beach Lodge #1352; second-place winner, Wyatt Phillip, from Okeechobee Lodge #2871, ages 8-9 winner, Judson Phillip, from Okeechobee Lodge #2871; second-place winner, Isaiah McElroy, from Jupiter Lodge #2469; ages 12-13 winner, Nicholas Mitaro (second row), from Jupiter Lodge #2469; second-place winner, Sadler Soles, from Clewiston Lodge #1853; West Palm Beach Lodge Hoop Shoot director, Brien Morel; girls ages 8-9 winner, Anna Belle Damiano, from Jupiter Lodge #2469; girls ages 12-13 winner, Rylie Tucker, from Okeechobee Lodge #2871; and District Hoop Shoot director, PER Luis B. Oms, from West Palm Beach Lodge.

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Written by Jupiter Elks

Jupiter Elks Lodge members recently played in the Tony Boisclair golf invitational in memory of one of Jupiter’s dedicated members who passed unexpectedly earlier this year. A portion of the event proceeds will help fund scholarships for local high school students.

Jupiter Elks donated more than $2,000-worth of school supplies to local schools for their classrooms. Representatives from Jupiter Farms Elementary, Jupiter Elementary, Jerry Thomas Elementary and Limestone Creek Elementary recently attended a lodge meeting to pick up the supplies.

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The Clewiston Elks Soccer Shoot was held Thursday, Sept. 13. The medal winners from each age group advanced to the Southeast District Soccer Shoot in Clewiston Saturday, Oct. 13. High scorers were Sebastian Aragus and Nicole Chantang, each with 44 points. Sebastian Aragus and Katelin Aragus are both past state champions.

Clewiston Christian School students participating in the Clewiston Lodge Soccer Shoot were Wildes Redish, Paisley Bellew, Brittney Casique, Brooklyn Sergent, Landon Bellew, Gray Redish and Sean Daniels.

Clewiston Lodge held their annual country boy cook-off and dessert auction in August raising over $2,000 to help meet the Elks National Foundation and Harry-Anna Trust Fund giving goals. This year’s winners were Juanita North and David Monsour of Jupiter Lodge #2469 who gained some revenge on the Clewiston cook crews who placed first and second at this year’s Southeast District championship that was held at Jupiter Lodge. Clewiston and Jupiter lodges have enjoyed this friendly competition for the last several years.

Clewiston Lodge held their annual Golfing for Scholars event with over 70 golfers and additional volunteers. Funds from this annual event fund college scholarships for local high school seniors. Over the last 30 years, the lodge has awarded between $4,000 and $7,000 in scholarships annually. This year’s event raised over $8,000 that will help local students attend the college of their choice.

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Written by Lake Okeechobee Elks

Lake Okeechobee Elks ran an information booth at a local festival over Labor Day weekend. They held a Soccer Shoot and joined local groups at back-to-school events. With a donation of school supplies, members attended the backpack program hosted by Our Village Okeechobee. On the first day of school, Elks met at an elementary school and welcomed students back to school and cheered them on to success.