The Mission Viejo Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge welcomed 8 new members in November. They were Mission Viejo residents John Willis, Donald Croucher, and Jay Mills. Lake Forest residents Ron Harbin and Randy Duniven, David Hart of Laguna Hills, Robert Kantor of Rancho Santa Margarita and Stephanie Hoon of Laguna Niguel also became members of the local Lodge.
Exalted Ruler, David McLeod, thanked the new members for joining and said, “We are moving into a very important time of the year for us Elks around the holidays. Please consider volunteering for the House of Hope Christmas Decorating event and the Special Needs Kids Christmas Party, both coming in December.” When initiation was complete, the new members spoke of their interest to support the Lodge and their Saddleback Valley Community.
Exalted Ruler McLeod added, “We are fortunate to have members from all walks of life. Some of these new members are retired, one is an internet management consultant, one a real estate broker and three are veterans.” The new members were warmly wELKomed by all who attended the event!
The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating 48 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 10 lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 148 year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks Share” For information regarding Elks programs or membership, call 949 830-3557.
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#Nov 201 seated L to R: Jay Mills, David Hart, Exalted Ruler Dave Mcleod, Stephanie Hoon, and Donald Croucher
Standing L to R: Ron Hardin, John Willis, Randy Duniven and Robert Kantor
Andy Costello
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