Chattanooga Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Dawn Whitener presents $1,000 to Wayne Haines and Charlie, graduates of the Warrior Freedom Service Dogs program, and Diane McDermott, development director of Warrior Freedom Service Dogs.
Chattanooga Elks Lodge will honor area veterans with a complimentary breakfast and program next Saturday.
This Veterans Day event is open to the public and will be held from 9-11 a.m. at the Chattanooga Elks Lodge located at 1067 Graysville Road.
A donation for Wreaths Across Chattanooga will be presented to Captain Mickey McCamish, Retired Navy, by Chattanooga Elks Exalted Ruler/President Dawn Whitener.
Scout Troop 137 will assist with the breakfast and presentation.
Ms. Whitener said, “We are very proud that we can honor, support, and help the men and women who so selflessly served in our military to protect our freedoms.”
Ms. Whitener said supporting and helping veterans continues to be a longtime focus of the Chattanooga Elks Lodge through various projects and local organizations. The Elks Lodge provides resources for personal health, employment and other basic needs for veterans and families in our area.
All veterans, their families and members of our community are welcome to attend the breakfast and presentation. Veterans will eat free. For more information, please contact Chattanooga Elks Lodge, 423-894.8855.
Chattanooga Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Dawn Whitener presents $3,000 to Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish to be used to assist veterans with dental needs through the DIVE program (Dental Initiative for Veterans Enhancement.