Grapevine Elks #2483 Veteran's Committee

04/02/2026

Don Graves, our local World War 2 and Iwo Jima survivor is having a birthday on May 2nd! He will be 101! Let's shower this HERO with the love and respect that he deserves. Let's all send him a birthday card to the address below. If you are able to attend the event, even better.

01/01/2026

11/16/2025

Taps For Our Fallen Heroes

08/12/2025

We need bottles of wine valued at $20 or more for the USO Wine Pull.
Bring to MJ or Dan Hawe or any Veteran's committee member.

Thanks,
MJ

05/18/2023

This is a great cause for a WW2 Texas Veteran in need. Born in Boerne, Texas and lives in Austin. He could use our help!

HELP THIS WWII VETERAN GET HIS ELECTRIC SCOOTER! Jack Hugman is a 96-ye… Chad Rudel needs your support for WWII Veteran and hero needs an electric wheelchair

03/25/2023

It's around the corner! Let us know if you're interested, or you know someone that might be. Not too far from the metroplex!

May 19-21st 2023   Greetings Fellow Elks We are getting ready for the inaugural Veterans Retreat at the new camp on Lake Texoma located at 418 Stanton Way, Pottsboro, TX 75076. The dates are May 19th-

02/03/2023

It is with great pleasure to share that our Son, Justin was added to Gary Sinise's honor wall. If you have a loved one who has served or is currently serving please add them and let Gary recognize them.

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

12/02/2022

Fellow Elks,

We have 100 pounds of Christmas Cheer headed to our troops in Kuwait, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. The B Company 449th Aviation Support Battalion will be feeling love and support this holiday season from the Grapevine Elks Lodge!
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Elks Care, Elks Share, Elks Support Our Veterans and Active Duty Military!
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11/17/2022

This is a video from last year, but it perfectly shows how the Veterans Resource Center in Dallas is making an impact in the lives of our Veterans around the Metroplex.

This too is one of the videos that Ken Watterson from VRC wanted to share with you at the Veterans Appreciation Luncheon this past weekend.

"God spared my life for a reason," said formerly homeless veteran Lucky Lawhorn. "And I'm here and I have a purpose. My purpose is to help others."