The Mission Viejo, Saddleback Valley Elks welcomed thirteen (13) new members on Tuesday night. Lodge Exalted Ruler (Lodge President) Derek Randles and his corps of officers conducted the initiation ceremony.
Exalted Ruler Randles received a positive response from the new members when he asked the question, “How many of you joined the Elks in order to help us give back to the community through our charitable works?” Before the evening was over a number of new Elks had already signed on to assist with upcoming veteran’s events as well as Lodge and special needs children’s programs. Randles complimented the new members saying, “You joined us for the right reasons, because giving is what Elkdom is all about.”
The new members residing in Mission Viejo are Gail Fasi, James Wallace, Janet Hunt, Julian Anaya, Lonnie Howerton, Sheryl Pierce, Steven Cagnacci, and Ted Lucas. Also joining the Elks were Blake Badraun of Rancho Santa Margarita, Chris Badraun of Ladera Ranch, Barry Carlton of Lake Forest, Mark Morris, and John Bassler of Laguna Woods.
The Mission Viejo / Saddleback Elks Lodge No. 2444, celebrating forty-four (44) years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of ten 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 146 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.” For information on Elks charities call (949) 830-3557.
Andy Costello, Lodge Publicity
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Seated L to R: Lonnie Howerton, Mark Morris, Sheryl Pierce, ER Randles, Janet Hunt, Gail Fassi, and John Bassler.
Standing L to R: Barry Carlton, Ted Lucas, James Wallace, Steven Cagnacci, Julian Anaya, Blake Badreaun, and Chris Badraum.
