West Central District

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Written by Rita Smith, PER

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On May 3, Tampa Lodge presented the Teenager of the Year award to Brooke Brindise, in front of an audience that included her parents. Brindise is a sophomore at the Academy of the Holy Names. She is carrying a 3.5 GPA while taking all Advanced Placement classes. She is also on the varsity rowing team, which just qualified to compete in nationals. Most importantly, she has accumulated more than 100 community service hours this year, including working with the lodge to feed a hot Thanksgiving meal to those who are homeless and wrapping hundreds of Christmas presents during the lodge’s children’s Christmas party. She and her family also came to the lodge’s aid when they needed servers for their St. Patrick’s party and installation of officers.

Pictured are Edie Hanley, Loyal Knight, and Brooke Brindise.

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Written by Carol Lee Spages

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On May 4, New Port Richey Lodge recognized International Firefighters’ Appreciation Day by donating trays of cookies with thank you messages to firefighters at New Port Richey Fire Stations 1 and 2.

Pictured at Fire Station 1 are Firefighter/Paramedic Corbin Mitchell, lodge member Elizabeth Groves, Captain Eric Slafky, PER Fred Spages and Firefighter/Paramedic Javier Espinales.

Pictured at Fire Station 2 are Firefighter/Paramedic Victoria Pitarresi, lodge member Elizabeth Groves, Captain Keith Bawer and PER Fred Spages.

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Written by Rita Smith

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On April 26, Tampa Lodge Veterans Chair, José Rémon, presented the Elk medal, bar and certificate to Cadet Jaydaliz Cruz from Robinson High School JROTC. Cadet Cruz was selected for this award because of her proven leadership in academics, community service projects and maintaining the highest standards in all fields of endeavor. 

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Written by Carol Lee Spages

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During March and April, New Port Richey Elks Lodge #2284 collected numerous pieces of formal wear, shoes, jewelry and accessories and donated them to the Cinderella and Prince Charming Project. High school students who would not be able to afford to attend their prom because of the cost of the attire were invited to shop for their outfits at a local facility free of charge.

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Written by Rita Smith, PER

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On April 13, Tampa Elks Lodge treated the Club Chivalry graduating seniors to a special luncheon at Fred’s Country Buffet. There were 21 students and three Elks in attendance. Before leaving, the Elks presented honor cords, which are worn during graduation, to the club officers, and Ms. Hand presented honor cords to the students who had been in her Avid class for four years.

 The group is pictured in front of the restaurant.

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Holiday Isles Lodge donated the use of its banquet room to the Santa’s Angels organization to host its annual volunteer awards ceremony. The lodge does this every year for them. The lodge received a sponsorship award for their yearly donation.

Pictured are lodge members Rich DeBlasio, Mike Brown, Paula DeBlasio and Sandra Gann.