The Mission Viejo, Saddleback Valley Elks announced plans to purchase 4200 Third Grade Dictionaries for the current school year. This year will mark the Lodge’s 7th year of participation in the National Dictionary Project.
“Our goal is to make sure every third grader in the Lodge’s jurisdiction receives a dictionary to call their very own,” said Project Chairman Pat Martino.
“This will bring our total Dictionaries delivered to students in the Saddleback and Capistrano Valley School Districts to over 35,000.”
Most of the books are distributed in person to the students in an entertaining 15 minute presentation put on by a team of Elk volunteers. Students, parents and teachers alike have praised the project, which is sponsored by the Elks Lodge Charities Program.
SADDLEBACK VALLEY ELKS CONTINUE TO GROW
Eight new members were recently initiated into the Mission Viejo, Saddleback Valley Elks.
Seated L to R : Marcelina Arias of Mission Viejo, Dawn Pagels of Laguna Niguel, ER Roger Yarnell, Celeste Ibey & Nicolas Ibey of Mission Viejo. Standing L to R: Clark Farrell of Laguna Woods, Jeff Mueller of Mission Viejo, Tyler Peterson of Rancho Santa Marguerita, and Adam Simmons of Mission Viejo.
The new members pledged to do their best to participate in the charitable works of the Lodge. Past Exalted Ruler Harvey Boelts welcomed the initiates and said of the charitable work, “Volunteerism is what makes our Lodge so great. There are numerous jobs around the lodge that could use support, and if you can contribute one hour a month or twenty, it all helps and is appreciated.”
Andy Costello
Orange Coast District
Public Relations Chairman
