Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 held its award dinner to honor those members that contribute their time to the community and the lodge. The volunteers take the time to work for the many needs of the lodge. From helping in the lounge, RV Park, newsletter, landscaping and more. They are the back bone of
the lodge and without them the lodge would suffer. Pictured from left to right, Lodge Veteran of the Year, Pierre Carbonneau; Officer of the Year,
Sherie Bialous; Lodge Exalted Ruler, Barry Smith; Volunteer of the Year, Linda West; Elks of the Year, Diane Viale and Citizen of the Year, Kistin
Freeman.
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Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 donated $4,000.00 to Food for People. The donation assists them in operating 23 pantries that assist 15% of Humboldt County population. The majority of the people they serve are children, seniors and persons with disabilities. Their food distribution program is designed to meet the immediate needs of anyone who needs their help. For information or to donate phone 707-445-3166.
Pictured from left to right:
Food for People Executive Director, Carly Robbine; Lodge Event Committee Members, Ann Poole and John Burke and Lodge Chairman, Jack Harris.
Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 donated $3,000.00 to Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods. The Boys & Girls Club is a youth development program for children ages 6-18. They provide a safe place for the members to learn, play and develop citizenship and leadership skills. They have over 1500 members and serve over 155 members daily. For club information visit bgcredwood.org.
Pictured from left to right back row. Club Site Director, Danella Sanchez; Elks Committee Members, Pierre Carbonneau, Pam Newby and Ann Poole; Clubs Director of Operation, Leandra Lopez.; Elks Chairman, Jack Harris and Committee Member, John Burke.
Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 Will Present its Annual Flag Day Ceremony on Saturday June 14th at 12 noon.
This is a wonderful patriotic event of the history of our flag from the earliest “Pine Tree” flag to our current “Stars and Strips”.
Eureka Elks Lodge is proud to invite the following organization to participate in this ceremony:
Eureka Emblem Club No. 298
Boy Scout Troop No. 54
Boy Scott Troop No. 27
International Order of Jobs Daughters Bethel No. 86
Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard
Eureka Commandry No. 35, Knights Templar
Members, family and friends are invited.
Hosted lunch of hot dogs will be served after the ceremony.
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.
