by Sandy Gruzdis
The Mission Viejo-Saddleback Valley Lodge #2444 is proud to present its newest 13 members this month. The Initiation Ceremony is a Members only event that is steeped in tradition as it has remained the same for over 150 years. The program highlights the 4 pillars on which Elkdom stands, Charity, Brotherly Love, Fidelity and Justice. The Elks strive to build better communities using these principles and look forward to the newest members helping them achieve their goals.
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: Lynette Holmes-Tiler, Dick Holmes-Asst. Inner Guard, Deborah Reese-MV, Christina Jewell-RSM, Krysta Golden-Dana Point, Alida Marraccino-Laguna Niguel, Kelly Van Dyke-Lecturing Knight, Victoria Stokes-Chaplain, Jenny Buford-Esquire, Rich Encinas-Leading Knight
Standing L-R: John Kennel-RSM, Tom Finley-MV, Steve Noble-MV, Brian Chaplin-Laguna Hills, Eric Johnson-MV, Randy Reichert-RSM, Tenisha Campanile-ER, Ron Saldivar-Tustin, Mark Lokovic-Lake Forest, Jeff Riggin-Tustin, Tyler Spitznagel-Lake Forest, Len Holt-Loyal Knight, Norm Jones, PDDGER-Secretary, Andy Costello-Organist
Photo Credit: Rick Moscoso
