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Manatee Middle School Students Will Receive New Headsets Thanks to Naples Elks Grant
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On Sept. 12, Naples Elks Lodge donated its $5,000 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to Manatee Middle School. This grant will be used to provide the sixth grade students with brand new headsets necessary for lessons and testing.
Pictured are Fred Koch, trustee and engagement chair; Brian Kamp, Lodge Grants Coordinator; Jay Fike, principal; Lee DiPalma, assistant principal; and John Southworth, assistant principal.
Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Mark 24-Year Anniversary of Sept. 11
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On Sept. 11, Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge recognized the 24-year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with a ceremony held outside with the public invited. Member Marc Gagnon also told the story of how he was there to help.
Pictured are members George Bowden; Maria Trapasso; Ron Alfonso; Phil Boucher, Exalted Ruler; Dianne Wilhelm, PDD; and Dale Sayset.
Englewood Elks Raise Funds at Picnic for Elks State Major Projects
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On July 4 at their annual July picnic, Englewood Elks donated $850 to the Harry-Anna Trust Fund, which was raised from donations and a gift basket raffle. Linda McCusker, pictured, was the team leader of these member volunteers: Bruce Chase, Darcy Frenz, Tom Gaughan, Nancy Geeson, Sherrie Keesee, Anne Magliozzi, Joann Newman, Carolyn Sutherland and Lynne Willett.
Fort Myers Elks Support Two Local Food Pantries
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On Aug. 22, Fort Myers Elks Lodge #1288 presented $500 checks to FMBStrong and Beach Baptist Church. These organizations provide essential food pantry supplies to the Fort Myers Beach community, ensuring that residents affected by disasters receive the supplies and assistance they need.
Pictured are Lacy Farmer, Secretary; Eric Farmer, PER, trustee; Heidi Jungwirth, FMBStrong general manager; and Deby Roxanne, Beach Baptist Church volunteer.
Naples Elks Donates Funds for Shirts for Graduating Sixth Graders
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On Aug. 28, Naples Elks Lodge #2010 donated $2,500 to Manatee Elementary School in Collier County. The donation will be used to purchase shirts to commemorate the sixth grade students’ graduation. This is one of many projects the Elks have supported for the school.
Pictured are Lynn Malpede, chaplain; Rae Frye, Inner Guard; Kerri Pakalinis, school counselor; Laurie Mearsheimer, principal; Allyson Dunn, assistant principal; and Julie Dunn, House Committee chair.