On Saturday, May 15, starting 10 AM ending 2 PM, the Palm Coast Elks Lodge # 2709 located at 53 Old Kings Rd North, will conduct its annual East Central District Army of Hope Picnic fundraiser. The primary reason is to raise money and give support to the families of active deployed military in need.

Support consists of paying for diapers, paying rent, automobile repairs or whatever it takes to alleviate the concerns of the military spouse so that they can concentrate on their mission whether abroad in harm’s way or being called domestically as part of the national guard.

The event is open to the public. We want to also share with our neighbors the good works of Elkdom and we are coordinating with other local groups to boost the numbers for those groups that operate with significant amounts of volunteers.

We also want to educate our neighbors of the Elk’s support for our children through scholarships, summer camp, physical therapy, essay, and sporting contests. There will be presentations throughout the day with table displays, demonstrations, and videos.

Coastal Florida Police and Fire Pipes and Drums another charitable group will perform around noon. The big green monster (Bus) will be on display.

The East Central District consists of and is expecting visitors from members of lodges in Deland, Sanford, Merritt Island, Titusville, Edgewater/New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, and Ormond Beach.

In closing, we are excited to have in attendance the President of the Florida Elk’s Association, Rudy Masi Sr., the Florida Army of Hope State Chairman Ron Locke, Florida Ladies of Elks President, Linda Rittenhouse, and representatives of our city and county government and agencies. There is no admittance fee. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. There will be hamburgers or hotdogs and chips for a donation.
Media Release: JERRY O’GARA, LODGE SECRETARY

Did You Know? 

While since its inception, the Florida Army of Hope has raised $620,208.29 and distributed $508,591.35 for families of deployed military members, the number for individual or families around Flagler and Palm Coast have not been good according to Elks Club member Jerry O’Gara.
“So I took on the Chairmanship of the District and Central Florida Region to change that,” he said.  “The idea is to educate local families of the Elk’s program’s availability, criteria, and process and to network with organizations or individuals that would have access to such possible recipients.”

MAY 15, 2021 ELKS LODGE ARMY OF HOPE PICNIC

$5 Burger or Hotdog and Chips

LEARN WHAT THE ELKS DO FOR YOUR CHILDREN

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LEARN HOT TO APPLY FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.

LEARN HOW TO APPLY TO SEND YOUR 9-13 YR OLD TO THE BEST SUMMER CAMP IN AMERICA.

LEARN ABOUT OUR 26 WEEKS OF FREE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN.

LEARN WHAT THE ELKS DO FOR ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES IN NEED.

REPAIR OR REPLACE REFRIGERATORS

PAY BILLS

PAY FOR DAY CARE

BUY SHOES AND CLOTHES

Appearance at noon of

COASTAL FLORIDA POLICE AND FIRE PIPES AND DRUMS

 

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