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California-Hawaii Elks President Visits our Lodge

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.

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Mad River Community Veterans Donation

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.

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Food For People Donation

Pictured from left to right:
Elk Jack Harris; Food for People Executive Director, Carly Robbins, Elk Pierre Carbonnau

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 donated $4,000.00 to ” Food for People”, the designated Food Bank for Humboldt County. Food for People coordinates distribution of food countywide of over 16,000 meals a month by providing individuals and households with the emergency and supplemental food they need through a variety of hunger relief programs.

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Veterans Car & Motorcycle Show

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 held its Veterans Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday, September 23rd. Over 200 attended the events with 69 cars, motorcycles and trucks on display. The event brought in over $4,500.00 for funds to help local veterans with dinners, warm clothes , boots and rain gear for winter. Also, to help supplement food needs & veterans pantry & clinic.

Pictured from left to right are the Elk volunteers that put on the program: Jack Harris, Louise Harris, Anne Poole, Joe Massie, Dan Rickman, Ernie Nunes, Pierre Carbonneau and Sheri Schaal. Front Barry Smith and Kevin Christie.

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Flag Day 2023


Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 held its annual “Flag Day Ceremony” on June 10th. This patriotic program honors the early American flags from the Pine Tree flag to our current Stars and Strips. All the Elks Lodges take a day close to June 14th to honor our American flag. The Elks were proud to invite Eureka Emblem Club No. 298, Boy Scott Troops No. 27 and 54, International Order of Jobs Daughters Bethel No. 86, Eureka Commandry No. 35, Knights Templar and Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard to participate in this ceremony.

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American Legion Donation

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 donated $1,500.00 to American Legion Post No. 205, Fortuna and $1,000.00 to VFW Post No. 9561, Willow Creek. The donation is helping these veteran groups in support of the assistance services they provide to local veterans for meals, clothing and lodging. Pictured from left to right; Lodge veterans Committee Chairman Jack Harris; from Post No. 205 Rhett Imperial; Lodge Exalted Ruler Shawn Doebel; from Post No. 9561 Dusty Napier and Lodge Trustee Pierre Carbonneau.

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One Pill Can Kill Wins First Place

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 Drug Awareness Program high school video entry wins state competition Casterlin High School video “One Pill Can Kill” was awarded first place in the 2023 Elks California/ Hawaii State Association National Drug Awareness Program high school video contest. The school received Certificate of Achievement with $100.00 each from Eureka Elks Lodge and California/Hawaii North Coast District and $400.00 from the State Association for first place selection. The video can be access at vimeo.com/780922799. Pictured from left to right; teacher Ms. Niki Charneski, Lela Augusto, Laney Crenshaw, Tenzin Wood, Brayan Hurado, Ella Razooly McPeters, Bridgette Drummond and teacher Mrs. Susan O’Hara.

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Donation to Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 donated $1,000.00 to the Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard. The honor guard performs funeral service for veterans, flag posting ceremonies and other patriotic events. The funeral service is about 10 minutes with taps played at the end. The donation assists the members with travel expenses and cost of uniforms. If you are a veteran and would like information on joining, email Warred1926@suddenlink.net. Pictured from left to right; Lou Agliolo, Greg Vincent, Frank Pratt, Lodge Trustee Pierre Carbonneau, Al Dunnegan, Lodge Veteran Chairman Jack Harris, Patsy Matthews, John Maples, Adam Keele, Mark Nelson and Ron Kautz.

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Food for People Donation

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 donated $4,000.00 to “Food for People”. The program offered by Food for People are intended to serve as a safety for those whose circumstances have left them at risk of hunger and food insecurity. Their goal is to provide individuals and households with the emergency and supplemental food they need, while working to address the root causes of hunger in our county. Food for People is designated as the Food Bank for Humboldt County and coordinates distribution of food countywide through a variety of hunger relief programs. Pictured from left to right: Elks Broad of Trustee President, Alan Bobillot; Elks Exalted Ruler, Marta Martinez and Food for People Board Member, Tom Kingshill.