On Dec. 19, Punta Gorda Lodge #2606 presented a check for $1,000 to the Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Home recreation fund, which provides veterans with items not provided by the home, such as socks, toiletries and pajamas. Major Douglas Jacobson was a congressional Medal of Honor recipient for his heroic actions at Iwo Jima.
Pictured are Ambrose Yelovich, PER, Chaplain; Karen Fanstill, assistant director of activities; veteran Richard Sqzio; and Bob Hahn, PER, Elks National Foundation Fundraising Chair.