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The Mission Viejo-Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is proud to welcome its newest members who have taken the oath during a ritual the Organization has been celebrating since its inception in 1868.
Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up.
Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address their immediate needs, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
Elks are volunteers looking forward to giving back to people less fortunate and lending a helping hand where needed. Americanism at its finest, every lodge observes June 14th as Flag Day, a tradition which the Elks began in 1907 and was later adopted by Congress as an official observance.
The Mission Viejo-Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating over 52 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 8 lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 152-year history of giving. For information regarding Elks programs or Elks membership, call 949 830-3557
Sitting L-R: Jane Carpenter, Launa Dynak, Vania Assenova, Ashley Theel, Nancy LeBlenc, Fred Highley, Brooke Castro, Exalted Ruler Jenny Buford, Jane Doherty, Barbara Bailey, Kimberly Mayette, Dave Shank, Lisa Harrison, and Kobe Vose. Standing L-R: Michele Scaglione-Esquire, Pam Simpson-Asst. Inner Guard, Dinah Grosch-Inner Guard, Linda Cimmarusti-Tiler, James Theel, Bobby Werner-4th Yr. Trustee, Lynette Holmes-Chaplain, Jeff Ocheltree-5th Yr.Trustee, Alan Harkness-Leading Knight, PDDGER Norm Jones-Secretary, Kelly VanDyke-Loyal Knight, Arlene Snyder-Lecturing Knight, Naftali Kolter
Photo credit: Andy Costello
Submitted By Sandy Gruzdis