The Covington auxiliary of the local Lodge 1806, the Elkadettes, had the largest group in the state to attend the recent convention of the Elks. The convention was held June 4 through June 7 in Jekyll Island. The auxiliary also won several awards, including being honored for its work with the Conyers Elks-Aidmore Children’s Home. Attending the convention and pictured are (front row) Audrey Owens, Anita Denny, Eleanor Haney (back row) Debbie Woodruff, Peggy Lassiter, Miriam Wheeler, Peggy Hudgins, outgoing State Auxiliary President Ruth Hall, Covington Auxiliary President Patricia Pippin and Miriam Hall. Not pictured but also attending the convention are Adrian Capes and Teresa Parker.