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Written by Pompano Beach Elks

On Dec. 13, members of Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 assembled 45 boxes of food to be distributed at a drive-thru at the lodge. On Dec. 16, the drive-thru was held for families in need at neighboring schools. This event was funded with $2,660 from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant and member donations.

Pictured assembling boxes is Frank Sellers, PDD.

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Written by Hollywood West Elks

On Nov. 12, Hollywood West Lodge donated 80 $25 gift cards from Publix to the Community Church of Davie for distribution to families in need. The lodge purchased these gift cards with finds from the Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant.

Pictured are members Shelly Sarros; Grace Grella; Jim Blanchard, PDD; Katie Vincent; Barbara Blanchard; Mike Maiocco; Eddie Scanlon, PER, Exalted Ruler; Marjorie Broda; Paul Houser, PER; Judy Vincent; Donna Ulrich; and Larry Ulrich.

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Written by Boca Raton Elks

Members and friends of Boca Raton Lodge #2166 once again donated funds to purchase bicycles for local youths in need. Thirty bicycles as well as 63 gift cards worth $1,575 were delivered to the American Association of Caregiving Youth, an association dedicated to helping youth who are caring for ill and/or terminally ill parents. This is the second year that members have donated to them. The bicycles were delivered Dec. 15.

Pictured with the bicycles are lodge members John Van Sant; Tito Young, PER; Vinny Como, PSP; Brian Williamson; and Vic Weliky.

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Written by Pompano Beach Elks

Members of Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 restored a butterfly garden at Cresthaven Elementary School, spreading more than 85 bags of mulch at the school. They also repainted all the benches, tables and chairs at Norcrest Elementary School to support students with special needs. Funding for these projects came from the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant and the Florida State Elks Association matching grant.

Pictured July 15 at the butterfly garden are members Geneva Kayko and Beverly Keating (in the back) and Frank Sellers, PDD and Charlotte Burrie, PDD (in the front). At the forefront is member Dave Enrow. A painted picnic table from Sept. 10 is also shown.

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Written by Arnie Cuarenta

Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 hosted its third annual fundraiser for Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services Sept. 19. The Drag it Out Again event included dinner and a show featuring performers from Lips and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Doug Satran, PER, Esteemed Leading Knight, and Arnie Cuarenta, Lodge Esquire and Activities Committee Chair, performed a song as well. The event was hosted by Velvet Lenore, the current Miss Florida Female Impersonator, with music provided by DJ Aulden Brown. This year’s event hosted more than 80 Elks and guests, an increase of about 30% from last year. The performers donated their time to this popular event and raised over $600 in tips, which will go directly to Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services.

Pictured with DJ Aulden Brown in the middle are the ladies of Lips — Velvet Lenore, Rianna Petrone, Paris Lenore and Nicole T. Philips.