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Written by Boca Raton Elks

On Sept. 11, Boca Raton Elks Lodge #2166 held a meet-and-greet and barbecue for friends and neighbors. Boy Scout Troop No. 336 from Boca Raton performed a flag retirement ceremony prior to the festivities. The lodge welcomed four new members from the event.

Pictured in the front row are Phyllis de Angelis, Joan D’Amato, Joseph D’Amato and Loretta Battiloro, new members, and David Jones, Tiler. In the back are John De Cicco, trustee; Jeanne De Cicco, Lecturing Knight; Jeff Grady, Leading Knight; Shirley Board, Loyal Knight; Vincent Como, PSP, Exalted Ruler; Pat Maher, PDD, chaplain; Ira Braunschweig, trustee; and Linda Barie, PDD, Esquire.

Also pictured are scouts retiring flags.

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Written by Oakland Park & Pompano Beach Elks

On June 13, Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 and Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 conducted a Flag Day ceremony together. Scout Troop 497 and Pack 179, sponsored by Oakland Park Lodge, and Troop 512, sponsored by Pompano Beach Lodge, presented the flags. The scouts ranged in age from 10 to 18 years old. Exalted Rulers Bud Legere and Doug Satran are pictured with the scouts.

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Written by Hollywood West Elks

Hollywood West Elks Lodge #2365 was the winning lodge in selling the most stars for autism awareness — more than 200 at $5 each. District Deputy Donna Powers challenged the lodges in the South Southeast District to sell the most. The lodge received an award from Powers at the District Deputy clinic in April.

The lodge also held a Flag Day ceremony June 13 with local scouts presenting the flags, and members respectfully retired flags.

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Written by Rachael King

Boca Raton Elks Lodge #2166 held a Flag Day ceremony June 12. Boca Raton Scout Troop 336 presented the flags for the ceremony, and Exalted Ruler Vincent Como presided. After the ceremony, 20 members and the scouts and their parents stayed for a dinner. Pictured are the scouts presenting the flags, Como and Pat Maher, PDD, chaplain.

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Written by Carol Eaton

On April 9, Delray Beach Elks Lodge #1770 awarded 2020 awards to Delray’s first responders of the year. Ten Elks officers and committee chairs gathered at the Delray Fire Department’s open-air garage for a more COVID-safe ceremony. Pictured are members John Van Zant, Kim Van Sant, and Mary Wilson; Driver Engineer Eric Varano, Delray Beach Firefighter of the Year (presented by Division Chief Sean Gibson); member Kristina Lebrevelec; Captain Matthew Fick, Delray Beach Firefighter of the Year (presented by Division Chief Sean Gibson); member James Eaton; Lifeguard Julia Sheffer, Delray Beach Ocean Rescue of the Year (presented by Division Chief Phil Wotton); Officer Damien Ferraiolo, Police Officer of the Year (presented by Delray Police Chief Javaro Sims); member Carol Eaton; Exalted Ruler, Roger Cope; member Nancy Handler; and commissioner and member, Ryan Boylston.