Sebring, FL 1529

Sebring Elks 1529 has chose Bob and Carolyn Love as February Elk of the Month & Spouse. Their dedicated work in the dining and kitchen are most appreciated

Sebring Elks 1529 proudly initiated three new members in the month of January, 2013. They are pictured L-R, Bernie Weithorn, Eloise Ross + Larry Virag

Sebring Elks 1529 proudly names karl & Pat Reich January Elk & Spouse of the Month for their outstanding work at the lodge.

Sebring Elks 1529 hosted a Veterans Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 20, 2012. The event was attended by 30 Veterans from six of the local Veterans Homes. After a delicious meal Santa passed out presents to everyone. Pictured are Chairpersons Bert and Evelyn Marple along with Veterans Herb Richardson and Raymond Hernandez of Crowne Pointe. God Bless our Veterans

Avon Park HS Show Choir sang for our annual Memorial Sunday service on Dec. 2nd.

Sebring Elks #1529 enjoyed participating in the 2012 Sebring Christmas Parade. The Elks donate $5,000,000.00 annually to Charities. Drug Awareness is one of the major projects for the Elks and members walked the parade route handing out drug awareness information and candy.

Sebring Elks 1529 proudly names Newt Dickey as December Elk of the Month.Newt does outstanding work in talks of encouraging volunteers and innovating ways to recruit and retain members. Congratulate Newt the next time you see him.

One of our own helping out the Salvation Army. Donna Barnhart standing in front of Publix.

Sebring Elks #1529 with the help of the Sunday & Monday night bingo players, donated enough food to give to 7 needy families at Thanksgiving. Pictured here are Claude Howerton, Exalted Ruler and Ronna Mason, Leading Knight as they prepare to deliver to some of the families.

Sebring Elks #1529 proudly initiated two members in October, Bob Therrien & Barbara Ulmer.

Sebring Elks 1529 has chosen Shirley & Ray LaCount Elk Spouse of the Month for November. Shirley has served as a hostess, and is calm and efficient when dinners are served on Friday nights.When you see Shirley with her welcoming smile at the Friday Buffet and Ray with his white apron manning the soup and steam tables cheerfully helping diners, congratulate them for their many years of service to our lodge.

Sebring Elks #1529 had a great Halloween Party at the Lodge on Wed.. Oct. 31st. Pictured here are the first place winners of the night: “Queen of Hearts” – Sue Wade & “Mad Hatter” – John Wade. Sue made both costumes.

Lois Kloet is known for high heels - especially the red ones! She celebrated her birthday last week at Wacky Wednesday along with husband John.

Sebring Elks #1529 is a great place for members to celebrate birthdays with friends. Pictured here is Jim Hutchison & wife Helen, dancing to the music of Allen Warchak on his 97th birthday. On this special night, there were 96 people there to wish him Happy Birthday!

Sebring Elks #1529 would like to thank Steve Fox for all that he does at the Lodge as Kitchen Manager and Chef by appointing him “Elk of the Month for October”. Steve said he enjoys being an Elk and working with the kitchen and dining room crew and the bar. He is introducing a variety of menus for Wacky Wednesday and new dishes for the Friday Buffet. Thank you Steve

Sebring Elks Lodge 1529 proudly accepted the following new members for September. Darlene Quel, Joe Rodriquez, & Patricia Butts.

What did you do this past Saturday? Well, Darlene and George Quel along with Cal Lomelino spent their day shampooing the carpet in the dinning room and upstairs hallway. The Masons and Quels reset the dinning room on Sunday. Thanks to all of you!

Sebring Elks #1529 enjoyed an Italian Buffet on Friday 8/17 at the Lodge. Pictured here are members of the Highlands County Italian American Club who not only enjoyed the food, but stayed and danced to the music of Uptown Country. Good food and good music are provided every Friday night

August Elk of the Month Jack McLaughlin Jack is a valuable 6 year member who works “behind the scenes”! Jack organizes and runs the Sebring Elks monthly golf tournament. Jack took over with the passing of member Fred Jenkins 4 years ago and has done an excellent job. A round of golf, prizes and a nice lunch at golf Hammock attracts Elks and guests the first Monday of each month. Registration runs smoothly, all you need to do is call in advance (471-3295) and sign up. Jack also has volunteered his time to the Elks State Golf Tournament and has served as a Marshall for the past 2 years. He is also a member of the “Golf Hammock Guys” that sells paper for bingo on Monday nights. Currently, he is a substitute for them when required. Jack and his wife Judy moved to Sebring in 2006 from Beaver Creek, Ohio and reside at Golf Hammock C.C. They are proud parents of a son and daughter and have 2 grandchildren, a boy and a girl. An avid golfer and active in the St Catherine Catholic Church, Jack retired here to be near his parents. Please offer your congratulations to Jack.

Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause (George & Darlene Quel) visited the Sebring Elks in July! To celebrate their visit, the Lodge was decorated for the Christmas Holiday, and Friday night buffet was turkey, ham and all the fixings! Pictured here are George Quel, Pearl Williams, and Darlene Quel.