Sebring, FL 1529

Sebring Elks #1529 is a proud sponsor of the Highlands County STARS. Pictured here is the Elks Past Exalted Ruler, Heide Stover, throwing out the 1st pitch in the STARS annual softball tournament.

We are saddened to report the death of long time Sebring Elk Spouse, and Past President of the Ladies of the Sebring Elks, Lorraine Pulver. Lorraine has been very active over the years and continued doing what she could by each week wrapping silver ware for the dinning room. Due to health issues she was unable to continue volunteering last year. We will miss her!

Sebring Elks #1529 have set up a Scholarship fund at the South Florida Community College. Pictured here is ER Claude Howerton presenting a $1,000.00 check to CFRE Donald Appelquist from SFCC. The Sebring Elks are proud to state that this year we were able to present two $1,000.00 scholarships to a local girl and boy. Donald gave a very informative talk to our members regarding the back grounds of the two recipients and thanked the Elks for their generosity.

Sebring Elks #1529 are once again sponsoring youth baseball. Heide Stover PER presented a check in the amount of $525.00 to sponsor a 11- 12 yr baseball team. The team is pictured here at one of the early practices along with Head Coach Hector Rivera and Adam Greenslade, VP Dixie Youth Baseball in Sebring. They will play 12 games starting 4/16 thru 5/17. Including practices, this program runs approximately 8 weeks. The games will start at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Max Long Field. Come out and support the Elks Team!

Sebring Elks #1529 has named Anne Bruno Elk of the Month for April. Anne is not only our paid bartender, but she heads up the Lodge Activities Committee as well as give her time wherever need. Thank you, Anne.

Officers for 2012/2013. Pictured: Front l-r, Angie Green- Loyal Knight, Alma Almeida-Chaplain, Joan Roth-Treasurer, Dianna Kuen-Trustee, Heide Stover-Trustee, Dena Shaw-Organist. Back l-r, George Quel-Inner Guard, Joy Rink-Secretary, Claude Howerton-Exalted Ruler, Anne Bruno-Tiler, and Ronna Mason-Leading Knight. (missing are Ralph Young, Lecturing Knight and Ron Schilffarth-Esquire.

ER Dick Holmes presented the following awards the night of Installation on 3/17/12. Many people work very hard for this Organization and pictured here are those who went above and beyond: l-r Richard Thompson – Elk of Year, Gerald Hibbs – Officer of Year, Shirley LaCount –Citizen of Year, and Anne Bruno, Dianne Kuen, Donna Barnhart and Heide Stover received Special Appreciation plaques.

Sebring Elks #1529 traditionally hold a St. Patrick’s Day Party. This year was no exception. Pictured here are Pat & Don Butts, definitely in the “Spirit”.

Sebring Elks #1529 proudly initiated two new members on March 15th – Donna Baldassarre and William Melot.

Come help us celebrate Donna's retirement.

Sebring Elks member Karen Conway passed away on the morning of 3/10. Her friend Carl Gross will have a memorial for her at the Elks on Saturday 3/24 at 11:00 am

Sebring Elks 1529 recently held a Drug Awareness Poster Contest at the Hill-Gustat Middle School. Pictured are the three winners, Jada Amarasa, Makala Stamboni and Gabriella Rossy and their winning posters.

Sebring Elks Lodge #1529 wishes to thank Craig Collins for all his hard work in the kitchen by making him Elk of the Month for March.

Sebring Elks Lifetime Member, Charlie Williams passed away this week. There will be a memorial service for him at Tanglewood on Sunday, March 4th at 2:00 pm

PER Heide Stover presents a check for $531.75 to Special STARS Recreation Club President Ralph Meyers during the club's tailgating party at the South Florida Community College's baseball game on Feb. 22. The Elks raised the funds through a bingo night designated to Special STARS. Their donation will go toward the Special STARS Softball Classic coming up in March. The Elks will be one of the main sponsors. Special STARS provides sports and recreational activities for more than 250 children and adults with mental and physical disabilities in Highlands County

Sebring Elks #1529 is the place to go each year to Celebrate Mardi Gras! The food was great and Buddy Canova did a wonderful job entertaining in the typical New Orleans style with his sax, flute, and keyboard music. Pictured here are the King and Queen of the evening, Matt Ryan and Angie Green

Sebring Elks #1529 celebrated Valentines Day in style. Music and dancing followed a delicious steak & fried shrimp dinner. Pictured here is Elk Member Bob Love and his wife Carolyn who really got in the spirit!

Sebring Elks #1529 proudly initiated two new members on Feb. 16th. Pictured are David Kline & Frank Skelly

Sebring Elks #1529 proudly donated $3,089. to Highlands County Safe House. Pictured here is Past Exalted Ruler, Heide Stover presenting the check to Kevin Roberts, C.E.O. of the Children’s Services Foundation of Highlands County, Inc. Annually this presentation is made by monies raised during the year from the Elks weekly Sunday and Monday night Bingo.

Sebring Elks #1529 welcomed four people as new members on January 19th. Pictured l-r are: Edwin Smith, Edward Korzinski, Sam Fausto, & Shirley Rees.