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Our Military & Veterans
Veterans Village Receives Supplies from Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge
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- Written by JoAnn Reddy
On Sept. 12, the Veterans Committee of Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge donated supplies and canned goods to Veterans Village to assist in the transitioning of veterans to permanent housing.
Pictured are Sylvia Imer, director, and veteran Dennis Bellow.
Fort Pierce Elks Make Another Delivery to Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home
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- Written by Fort Pierce Elks
On Aug. 14, Fort Pierce Lodge delivered snacks, games and more to the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home, at a total value of $435 donated by members.
Pictured are Beverly Dally, Lodge Veterans Co-chair, and Valerio DaSilva, nursing assistant/activities.
Fisher House Receives Grant from Twin Cities Elks Lodge
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- Written by Taz WrightReynolds, PER
Twin Cities Elks Lodge #2747 donated its $1,000 Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant to the Eglin Air Force Base Fisher House. The Fisher House provides lodging, at no cost, for families of veterans receiving medical care at the Eglin AFB Hospital. The funds will be used for housing costs, including bedding, toiletries and air travel, for families who have a military service member or military dependent in the Eglin Hospital. Usually, these patients are long-term care patients.
Pictured are Robert Campbell, Fisher House manager, and Don Dowdy, Exalted Ruler.
Veteran Receives Planting Supplies from Sanford Elks Lodge
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- Written by Cristin Rumler
On Aug. 31, Donald Soderblom, Sanford Lodge Veterans Chair, delivered various planters with water saucers and potting soil, which were donated by the lodge, to the Lake Baldwin VA HUD-VASH. The items were donated to prevent a recently homeless veteran from being in breach of their lease with possible eviction for having their plants outside. The supplies donated will allow the veteran to move their plants inside their home.
Pictured is David Madeux, voluntary service specialist at the VA, with the potting supplies.
Port St. Lucie Elks Make Donation to Navy Seabees
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- Written by Pete Jordan
On July 13, Port St. Lucie Elks Lodge #2658 received a certificate of appreciation for its donation of $610, raised by Lodge Veterans Co-chair, Kathy Borrelli, to benefit the veterans of the Navy Seabees. The lodge collects funds for veterans in tin cans that are placed on tabletops. The funds were used to purchase food gift cards.
Pictured are Harry Fava, Veterans Co-chair; Paul Wilson, Commander of the Seabees Veterans of America Island X-10; Tom Randazzo, Exalted Ruler; and Kathy Borrelli, Veterans Co-chair.
Sanford Elks Host Game Day for Local Veterans from Lake Baldwin VA Domiciliary
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- Written by Cristin Rumler
Using the $3,000 Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant, Sanford Elks Lodge #1241 hosted a game day July 16 for veterans from the Lake Baldwin VA Domiciliary in Orlando, Florida. Veterans enjoyed a full-service homecooked meal and a game of bingo with members.
Pictured are lodge volunteers; veterans playing bingo; and Kathy Soderblom, spouse, and Jeff Rumler, PDD, plating meals.
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Host Luncheon at Veterans Village
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- Written by JoAnn Reddy
On Aug 22, the Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Lodge Veterans Committee hosted a luncheon at Veterans Village in appreciation for service and sacrifice of veterans.
Pictured in the front are veterans Herbert Brown and George McKay. Veterans Committee servers behind the table are Tom Sweeney, Barbara Christopher, Melissa Hickey and Deb Kehoe.
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Host Luncheon at Veterans Village
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- Written by JoAnn Reddy
On Aug 22, the Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Lodge Veterans Committee hosted a luncheon at Veterans Village in appreciation for service and sacrifice of veterans.
Pictured in the front are veterans Herbert Brown and George McKay. Veterans Committee servers behind the table are Tom Sweeney, Barbara Christopher, Melissa Hickey and Deb Kehoe.
Zephyrhills Elks Lodge Veterans Committee Assists Another Veteran with Home Furnishings
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- Written by Ken Fabiani, PER
On Aug. 15, Army veteran John Keel moved in to his new home in Tampa with the help from the Zephyrhills Elks Lodge Veterans Committee. In addition to the furniture he received, he also received an Elks National Foundation Welcome Home kit. Lodge Veterans Chair, Ken Fabiani, PER, says, “Our homeless veterans are so overwhelmed and afraid that they are asking for too much, but we tell them to ask and if we have it, you are more than welcome to have it.”
Fort Pierce Elks Make Monthly Donations to Veterans
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- Written by Fort Pierce Elks
Fort Pierce Elks Lodge #1520 made its monthly donation to Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home July 21. Members donated supplies valued at $468 for the home’s snack cart.
Pictured are Rod Dally, Lodge Veterans Chair; Bev Dally; and Donna Rogers, home administrator.
Also on July 21, Rod Dally delivered items valued at $426 to the West Palm Beach Veterans Services.
He is pictured with staff member Paulette Blockson.
Destin Elks Lodge Donates $3,000 to Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
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- Written by Taz WrightReynolds, PER
On Aug. 2, Destin Elks Lodge #2688 presented a $3,000 donation to the Friends of Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home in Panama City.
Pictured are Ginny O’Hare, activities director, with lodge members Terri and Robert Griffin.
West Citrus Elks Lodge Hosts Local Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
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- Written by Joanne Hepner
On Aug. 5, the Veterans Committee of West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693 hosted the 14th annual Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 Military Order of the Purple Heart. Committee members served breakfast to approximately 100 honored guests. Commander Richard Hunt presented awards to Curt Ebitz for Florida State Patriot of the Year and Troy Allen for Florida State Volunteer of the Year.
Pictured are Commander Richard Hunt, Curt Ebitz and Troy Allen, members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Also pictured are lodge members Rick Jeroski, Chef Dave Virgil, Karin Nottage, Jim Ducey, Jill Jeroski, Dan Nichols, Bonnie Lee, Don Adams, Susan Adams, Charlie Mattingly and Joanne Hepner.