Barre Lodge of Elks #1535 presented the 2019 Citizenship Award to Sara Akers. This award, presented by Exalted Ruler Barb Watters, is presented to a member of our community who has contributed in a special way to improving the local community, shown leadership and contributed voluntary service and is an ‘all around good citizen’. Sara, her husband Josh, and parents Cass and Shelly Bressette, were guest of the Lodge at the Annual Member Appreciation/Recognition Dinner. Sara was noted for her big heart and activism in helping those in need. Following in the footsteps of her parents, she was the catalyst in collecting a trailer load of supplies for victims of Hurricane Florence, spear heads “Boots N Balls” , a benefit for a local family; Food For a Cause (Josh grills and the proceeds from the sale of food goes to a needy family); and she has a long and a history of organization and generosity, with her family, in benefits such as Bikers for Beth, Freezing Fun for Families and many other community causes.
Josh Akers, Sara Akers, Tober Akers, Barb Watters Barre Lodge Exalted Ruler, Shelly Bressette and Cass Bressette. Photo credit Stacy Desisto
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