Members of the West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693 recently demonstrated their continued commitment to serving the community by presenting a donation to the Community Food Bank. House Committee members Debbie Lawrence and Roxanne Bartosek, along with Barbara, Director of the Community Food Bank, were joined by Exalted Ruler Mike Floch for the check presentation. This contribution will help support local families in need and reflects the Elks’ mission of charity, service, and strengthening our community through meaningful action.

On August 9, 2025, the Inverness Elks Lodge 2522 hosted a special Purple Heart Ceremony. Members of the West Citrus Elks Sewing for Veterans joined Richard Hunt, Commander of the Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776, Military Order of the Purple Heart in presenting their handcrafted Quilts of Honor to Purple Heart recipients.

Pictured Left to Right:

• Pat Lehman
• Ruth Sharpen
• Jeannie McBurnie
• Susan Adams
• Commander, Richard Hunt
• Joyce Hawkins (absent)

Each of these ladies sewed a quilt and Susan quilted them with a special hidden outline of a purple heart medal. The beautiful, custom-made quilts serve as a heartfelt token of gratitude to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s heroes. 

The West Citrus Elks are proud to support our community! On September 24, our lodge donated 534 pairs of socks to The Path of Citrus County in Beverly Hills, FL. 

Pictured left to right: 

• ER Mike Floch, 
• Debbie Lawrence, 
• Jill Jeroski, 
• Susie Radigan (The Path), 
• Roxanne Bartosek.
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A simple gift like socks brings comfort and dignity to those in need — and we’re grateful to help make a difference.