Category: Events

It has been proposed to change meeting time from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM. As per our By-Laws (10/27/2017) Article IV, Section 2- “…the regular meeting may be held at an hour to be determined by vote of the Lodge to that effect at the previous meeting, provided that written notice of such change of meeting hour shall be given to all members.” Vote to take place on November 6, 2019.

Jamboree Schedule

Friday, August 16, 2019 Cost is $20 per person for the evening.
Cocktails at 5:00, no host bar. Cook your own steak at 6:30. Live band and dancing till 10:30.

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Cost is $30 per person for the day and evening, excluding golf fees.

Sea Food Extravaganza: The Lodge kitchen is open to contestants of the Sea Food cook off at 8:00. Deck area will have canopies (you may bring your own) booths to accommodate Lodges competing in the Sea Food cook off. Lodges need to notify Eureka if they are competing so accommodations can be made. The rules are simple: the dish must contain sea food, be able to be served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon. The contestants should make enough of their specialty to feed at least 30 people beginning at noon. Tasting by the judges will be at 1:00. Prizes will be awarded!

Jenga Game Contest: There will be three Giant Jenga Game tables set up on the dance floor for teams to compete. The contest will be a double elimination beginning at 10:00, and continuing until the championship team emerges. Teams can be made up of any member from any Lodge. Jenga is an old game that is a lot of fun and some skill is involved. Prizes will be awarded!

Other Games: There will be a golf outing if there is enough interest at the golf course adjacent to the Lodge. Please email bradofeurekaelks@gmail.com if you are interested in playing golf. Tee time of 9:30, format to be determined. There will be a poker and/or cribbage tournament if there is enough interest at the two professional card tables in the Lodge. Contact Brad if you are interested. There will be other lawn games on the lawn during the day. All games will end at 4:00. Prizes will be awarded!

Saturday Night Events: The events will start at 5:00 with a no host bar. There will be a dinner show starting at 6:00. The dinner show had been brought in from Nevada. Clint Ingbretson and Ila Selene is a dynamic pair of singers who impersonate singers like Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and others. Dinner is Prime Rib, Baked Potatoes, Vegetable, and all the trimmings. Lodge baskets will be auctioned off during costume changes. The Jamboree Raffle will be held at 9:00, need not be present to win. This year we are giving away $4, 450 during the raffle.
Each Lodge is requested to bring to the Jamboree a basket with contents that represent their area. The Lodge baskets will be auctioned off during the Jamboree dinner. The proceeds go into the Jamboree fund, which is a charitable organization.

Sunday, August 18, 2019 Cost $10 per person if eating. Coffee, juice, fruit is free.
Breakfast will be served starting at about 7:30 and ending at about 11:00. The Jamboree meeting will start at 8:30 in the dining room area, so you can continue eating if needed. This is the meeting where officers are elected and the general business of the organization is conducted. Voting members are the Exalted Rulers and the Jamboree officers, but all elks are invited to attend.

Please call 707-442-6652 and use the phone tree for reservations. RV are on a first come first serve basis. You can elect to make reservations for one, two or three days meals. Teams are encouraged for the Jenga tournament. Let us know if your Lodge is bringing a basket for the auction, and the approximate value.

Mark your Calendar for June 9th at 1:30 pm at the Eureka Elks Lodge #652. Our Annual Flag Day Celebration will be presented at that time.

Eureka High School will be providing music during the presentation. Job’s Daughters, Rainbow Girls, along with the Boy and Girl Scouts and the Eureka Emblem Club #298 will also assist with the program.

This is the time to remember and to teach our youngsters the Evolution of the Different Flags of our Country.

The Program will last approximately one hour, with a FREE Lunch to follow made by our Lodge Volunteers. RSVP 442-6652 Option 3, so we know how many people to cook the free lunch for.

Bring your Children, Grand Children, your Neighbor’s Children and help us honor our Nation’s Banner.

Gary E Payne, P.S.V.P.
Flag Day Committee
Chairman

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 held its annual “Mother of the Year Award” on May 12, Mother’s day. This year’s recipient was Karen Hunter. Karen was born and raised in Fortuna. She is not only active in the Elks Lodge as a volunteer but active in the community with Easter Seals and Soroptomist of Humboldt Bay. She gives her all whenever she is asked for help, whether in the lodge or in the community. She is mother of four, a grandmother of eight and a great grandmother of three and one on the way. Pictured from left to right, front row; Her Brother, Ken Hughes; Husband, Dennis Hunter; recipient, Karen Hunter; Lodge Exalted Ruler, Gwen Carroll and Karen’s mother, Janice Hughes. Back row: Daughter in Law, Meadow Bell; Son Alex Johnson; Grandson Dylan Evenson and Daughter, Yvonne Evenson.

Eureka Elks Lodge No. 652 held its annual "Peace Officers Appreciation Dinner" on April 11th. 250 officers and family members attended the event. The officers that are selected for the award are recommended by their department leaders. The award is presented to an officer from each department in the county. Pictured seated from left to right: Peace Officers, Rina Kondo, Robert Marinez, Jeffery Williams, Amber Cosetti. Back row: Elks Event Chairperson, Sherie Bialous, Peace Officers Scott Goodner, Nick Carnahart, Emily Mendes, Matthew Tomlin, Greg Musson and Elks Exalted Ruler, Gwen Carroll.