The Mission Viejo-Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is proud to welcome its newest members. Elks Lodges across the country are enjoying record numbers of people joining the organization. The Elks are committed to giving back to their community, while having fun doing it. They initiated these new members with the same ritual that has been used since the organization’s inception in 1868.
The Elks exist to promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship.
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. For information regarding Elks programs or Elks membership, call 949 830-3557
Sitting (L-R):Jenny Buford-Esquire, Lynette Holmes-Tiler, Andrea Meissner-Trabuco Canyon, Kim Carr-Huntington Beach, Pricilla Rodriquez-Laguna Hills, Grace Stancati-Laguna Niguel, Carol Weathers-Lake Forest, ER-Tenisha Campanile, Keady Perkins-RSM, Jill Murty-MV, Victoria Johnson-Chaplain, Catherine McKay-Clairemont, Valerie Hoyt-MV
Standing (L-R):Jerry Flores-Inner Guard, Len Holt-Loyal Knight, Kelly Van Dyke-Lecturing Knight, Steve Sanchez-MV, Marc Hawkins-MV, Charles Freeman-Laguna Niguel, Mel Trudell-MV, Sean Hayes-Lake Forest, Jason Fait-MV, Gary Passaglia-MV, Scott Garrett-Lake Forest, John Turkich-MV, Kirk McKay-Clairemont, Jeff Corrao-MV, Mike Urratio-MV, Jeff Kennan-MV, PDDGER Norm Jones-Secretary, Linda Manuel-MV, Diane Diephouse-MV, Andy Costello-Organist
Photo Credit – Rick Moscoso
