Ocean City, MD 2645

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Lodge 2645 Charity Committee - October 2024 Update

LODGE 2645
CHARITY COMMITTEE
Carolyn Kuhn - Chairperson / Jim Flaig - Treasurer
Bruce Martinek - Secretary / Susan Caldwell - Member
Charles Loane - Newsletter

The Charity Committee met on September 17, 2024 to review requests from various local Organizations for donations. Our donations are available from 50% of monies resulting from members playing our slot machines. The following charitable requests were selected and approved by the Committee. The Lodge members voted to approve the recommended donations at the September 17, 2024 Lodge meeting. Said money is designated for disbursement to non-profit organizations serving the Worcester County Area.

• Elks Jernick Fund  $2000
Programs for the Disadvantaged
• Millville Volunteer Fire Dept.  $1000
Upgrade Equipment & Expand Facility
• Ocean City Recreation & Parks  $1500
Fall & Winter Programs
• Diakonia  $1000
3rd Annual Thanksgiving Run/Walk 11/28/24
• Casey Cares Foundation, Inc.  $1000
Gala for Critically Ill Children 2/22/25
• Big Brother / Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore   $1000
Improve Health of Children
• 4 Steps Therapeutic Riding Program  $1500
Equine Therapy for Disabled
• Delmarva Aces Baseball Program  $500
Support Baseball / Softball Programs
• Ocean City Life Saving Station  $1000
10th Annual Storm Warriors 5K  11/9/24
• Society of St Andrew   $1000
Harvest & Distribute Local Food for Hunger Relief
• Eastern Shore T1 Diabetic Support Foundation  $500
13th Annual Fundraiser
• Worcester County Sheriff's Office  $1000
Child Safety & Drug Awareness

Total $13,000