During the Florida Elks state convention in May, Southeast District lodges Clewiston #1853, Jupiter #2469 and West Palm Beach #1352 presented $26,467.46. for the Army of Hope. The funds were raised from the Southeast District Army of Hope poker run, raffle, auction and cake raffle Feb. 28.
Pictured are Michael Chandler, State President; Connor Pulver of West Palm Beach Lodge and the newest Elk member at 21 years old; and Jeff Buhrman, West Palm Beach Lodge Exalted Ruler, at State Convention May 30, 2026.