Elk Veterans Co-Chairman Dennis Lumley, Col. Joe Russell, Mission Viejo Mayor Trish Kelly, Elk Maria Jacobs, Mission Viejo Marine & Sailor Adoption Committee Chairman Bruce Hunt
Our Elks Lodge #2444 supported Lake Mission Viejo Troops Appreciation Day. The Elks led by Mission Viejo residents Dennis Lumley, Andy Dumont, Maria Mema, Maria and Ryan Jacobs. The Elks joined volunteers of the Palmia and Casta Del Sol Military Veterans Clubs who donated the food, refreshments and children’s gifts. Also participating in the event and expressing the City’s support of our military was Mission Viejo Mayor Trish Kelly.
Michael Miller, Elk Vets Chair Dennis Lumley, Sgt. Mjr. Dan Fliegel, Elks Vets Co-Chair Andy Dumont, Elk Vets Committee member Maria Jacobs
The Marines, Sailors and Air Group of the First Marine Division from Camp Pendleton and their families were given free admission to Lake Mission Viejo to enjoy the lake’s pleasures: a pontoon boat ride around the lake, a kayak, paddleboard “cruise”, swimming, some fishing and other lake activities. Each child also selected one gift from a selection of toy vehicles, dolls, DVDs, basketballs, board games or stuffed animals. The Elks provided official Hoop-Shoot basketballs.
The troops enjoyed live music by Cappys Rock & Roll Band, a lunch of barbequed burgers, bratwurst and hot dogs, chips, cookies, cup cakes, apples, oranges, water, juice, soda and other refreshments. Other attractions included a punt, pass, and kick contest and a parachute exercise game.
Publicity, Andy Costello,
Photos, Dennis Lumley
