New members from the city of Mission Viejo are Carla Oldfather, Doug Liefke, Jon Heindel, Richard Holden, and Sandy Hill. Lake Forest Residents are Peggy Perez and Randal Houston. Other new Elks are Eric Frailey from Rancho Santa Margarita, Richard Brakke from Coto De Caza, and Kevin Sayers from Trabuco Canyon.
New Members Seater L to R: Doug Liefke, Peggy Perez, Exalted Ruler Mike Klinger, Carla Oldfather, and Sandy Hill. Standing L to R: John Heindel, Kevin Sayers, Eric Frailey, Randal Houston, Richard Holden, and Richard Brakke
Exalted Ruler Elect Jamie Camunas and her corps of officers-elect conducted the impressive ceremony of initiation. The new officers will not assume their official positions until March 17 at the start of the new Elk year. It is a Lodge tradition that the newly elected officers conduct the February Initiation ritual in preparation for the monthly initiations they will perform in the upcoming year. Current Exalted Ruler Mike Klinger welcomed the new members and reminded everyone to mark their calendars with some important upcoming dates. The Installation of new officers takes place at 1:00 pm on March 17. It is an open event for Elks, families, and friends. On March 30 the Inaugural Ball Dinner Dance will be held and is also an open-to-all event. Tickets for the Ball are available from the Lodge office or Lodge Officers
In other Elks news, Thom Spratt Elks Scouting Chairman reported that Cub Scout Pack 603, chartered by Mission Viejo Elks Lodge #2444 held their annual Pinewood Derby and Car Show this year in the parking lot of the Lodge. The event was a great success and the Scouts thanked the Elks for all of their support!
Photo Credits: Mission Viejo Elks Lodge #2444
Andy Costello
Grand Lodge Area 7
Membership & Marketing Committeeman
Scouts and leaders of Elks sponsored Cub Scout Pack 603
