Aidmore Update From The Golden Isles

The Aidmore Auction returned the Georgia Elks Association annual convention on Jekyll Island. Although attendance was down for the convention, enthusiasm was high for the auction. The auction raised almost $6,200 for Elks Aidmore. Thanks to Auction Chairman Piker Penn, Silent Auction Coordinator Angela Spivey, auctioneer Dean Rosier, and a multitude of volunteers, for their leadership in making the auction such a success. In addition, the agency received donations from the Ladies Horseshoes ($340) and the GEA Athletics Committee ($269), as well as a few Eight for Aidmore pledges.

At the banquet on Saturday evening, the following awards were given to two retiring members of the Elks Aidmore Board of Trustees. Georgia Elks Association Past State President John Yost was recognized for 20 years of dedication, service and leadership as the Albany Elks Lodge Trustees (2001-2021).

Georgia Elks Association Past State President Bob Carter was recognized for 13 years of dedication, service and leadership as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees (2008-2021). The Aidmore Awards, normally presented at the annual convention for overall and per capita donations to Aidmore, were delayed until the fall meeting of the Georgia Elks Association in Toccoa in October.