The Saddleback-Mission Viejo Elks Lodge #2444 is proud to initiate 17 new Members into the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. The Initiation took place at the Lodge and is performed by the Officers of the Lodge who represent the 4 virtues of the American fraternal order, Fidelity, Brotherly Love, Charity, and Justice. This Member only ceremony has been in use since the inception of the Organization in 1868 making it one of the oldest charitable organizations in the United States.
The Mission Viejo-Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating over 50 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 8 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 152-year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks Share”. For information regarding Elks programs or Elks membership, call 949 830-3557
Seated L-R:
Jenny Buford-Esquire, Lynette Holmes-Tiler, Kelly Van Dyke-Chaplain, Michael Bodenhoefer-LH, Jerry Breeden-Costa Rica, Gina Vander Thee-Lecturing Knight, Michelle O’brien-MV, Lynda Jack-LF, Susanne Whitney-MV, Michael Keefe-MV, Scott Eaton-MV, Patricia Mayer-Foothill Ranch, Ryan Tworek-MV
Standing L-R:
Andy Costello-Organist, Len Holt-Inner Guard, Patrick Osgood-RSM, David White-Ladera Ranch, Steve Lex-Irvine, Rick Moscoso-ER, Craig Brittian-LF, Mark Larson-RSM, Anton Pereyra-MV, Jerry Flores-Loyal Knight, Matthew Wiley-MV, Glenn Mayer-Foothill Ranch, Tenisha Campanile-Leading Knight, Cookie Akesson-Treasurer
Article by Sandy Gruzdis
Photo Credit: Rick Moscoso
