At our November 20th meeting we welcomed in two new members Kelly Sullivan
and Todd Nothem. When they visit lodge make sure to thank them for joining.
Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 welcomed dignitaries from Elks Grand Lodge. With their visit they complimented the lodge on the fine work they do for the community. With the many charitable programs for boys and girls club, veterans, drug awareness program and scholarships. They also inspected the lodge records and found them in good order. Pictured from left to right: District Deputy Esquire, Richard Shawn: District Deputy Auditor, Kay Lytton: District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Patti Powell: District Deputy First Lady, Candy Anderson and Lodge Exalted Ruler, Barry Smith.
Welcome our new members that joined the lodge at our October 16th meeting. When they attend lodge introduce yourself and thank them for joining.
Eureka Elks Lodge No.652 held its Veterans Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday, September 28th. Over 200 attended the event with vintage cars, motorcycles and trucks on display. The funds raised is to help local veterans with dinners, warm clothes, boots and rain gear for winter. Also,
to help supplement food needs and veteran’s pantry and clinic. Pictured from left to right Elks volunteers that help put on the program: Pierre Carbonneau, his daughter Aimee and Jack Harris.
Welcome our new members who joined our lodge at our August 21st meeting.
Make sure you make them feel welcome and thank them for joining.
At our July 17th meeting we brought in two new members, Ageana Brett and Judt Satterlee. Make sure to welcome them when they attend meetings and our social events.
Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 hosted dinner, with over a hundred and fifty guests, honoring California Hawaii Elks Association President. Marty Mello.
As president he visits lodges throughout California and Hawaii. He congratulated the Eureka Elks lodge for the community work with youth and veterans, programs. Also recognizing the lodge as one of the most successful in the state with over 1400 members. Pictured from left to right: Lodge Exalted Ruler, Barry Smith and his lady, Gina Black; State President Marty Mello and his lady Debra Mello; Shawan Bobillot and her husband Alan Bobillot, Association Vice President Northwest District.
Welcome our three new members who joined the lodge at our June 19th meeting. Greet them and introduce yourself when they come to lodge.
Eureka Elks Lodge donated $1,000.00 to Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard. The honor guard on request will have a funeral service for veterans, with a flag folding ceremony and gun salute. They also participate in events honoring veterans. The donation will help with traveling expenses, lodging, meals and uniforms. Pictured from left to right: guard members, Greg Vincent, Robert Walters, Al Dunnesean, Lodge Exalted Ruler Barry Smith and guard member Ron Kautz.
Eureka Elks Lodge No.652 held its annual flag day ceremony on Saturday, June 15th. This patriotic event gives the history from the earliest “Pine Tree” flag to our current “Stars and Strips”. The Grand Lodge of Elks in July of 1908 made it mandatory that each local lodge hold a Flag Day on or near June 14th. The Elks were proud to invite the following organizations to participate in the ceremony. Eureka Emblem Club No. 298, Boy Scout Troops No. 54 and 27, International Order of Jobs Daughters Bethel No.86, Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard and Eureka Commandry No.35 Knights Templar.
