Why would the Army’s most seriously wounded commander “The Most Wounded Commander in U.S. Military History.” want to become a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk? Military families tend to move every four years or so, … Continue reading →
On July 9, 2016, the Hemet Elks Lodge sponsored a car show, sock hop and lunch with hamburgers and hot dogs. This was a fund raising event to help veterans from the Loma Linda VA Medical Center to compete in … Continue reading →
Recently, Donna Donovan, San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge Veterans Service Chairwoman was presented by James Smitley, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler “DDGER Outstanding Volunteer 2015-2016†award for her passionate extensive ongoing activities supporting local veteran’s needs.
Continue reading →On July 21, 2016 fifteen Escondido Elks Lodge No. 1687 members accompanied 27 disabled military veterans, their staff and aides on a sport fishing trip in the Pacific Ocean aboard the vessel Double Down. Â This event included space on the … Continue reading →
El Cajon lodge 1812 was represented by nine members at the ninth Intergenerational Games at La Mesa Middle School. Each adult was paired with one or two fourth graders for a morning of fun helping to bridge the impressions of … Continue reading →
On Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11th, the Temecula Valley Elk members and officers were honored to have a celebration of the heroes of our Nation. Â They invited our Elk Veterans, Veterans of the community, family, friends and neighbors to join … Continue reading →
Huntington Beach Lodge No. 1959 and Westminster Lodge No. 2346 from the California Orange Coast District call Bingo for veterans at the Long Beach, California Veterans Hospital. The Orange Coast District sponsors Bingo monthly at the Veterans Hospital. Nine (9) … Continue reading →
Pictured (L-R) are Ridgecrest Mayor Dan Clark, PER Sam Brown, and ER Ken Dalpiaz. During a Ridgecrest City Council meeting, Mayor Dan Clark presents Veterans Affairs Chairman, PER Sam Brown and PER Ken Dalpiaz, the Ridgecrest Elks Exalted Ruler, with … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →Many individuals have never experienced the opportunity to meet a real life Hero. However the Petaluma Elks Lodge #901 had the unique opportunity to welcome into our midst four distinguished Korean War Heroes – Major General Norman DeBack, USAF Ret., … Continue reading →
