Jim Kellogg was born on September 20, 1919 in the city of Los Angeles and proposed for membership in the BPOE by Sherwood McDonald on August 18, 1993 during the time that Jim Wallace was the Exalted Ruler.

It’s been said if you want something done give the task to a busy person and as such [...]

Every year Thousand Oaks Lodge #2477 welcomes Elks from all over the WCCD (West Central Coast District) as we send the district’s Exalted Rulers off to the national convention and this year was no exception.

Last night saw a wonderful turnout as the PER’s joined forces to create an atmosphere of fun and fellowship. While members [...]

We turn around and it’s July when temperatures rise, fireworks fill the sky and we reminisce of the journey to freedom some 230+ years ago. The path to freedom was set forth, in part, by these words taken from our Declaration of Independence…”We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, [...]

Let’s start with a little background: the first flag, called the Grand Union, was first flown at the headquarters of the Continent Army on January 1, 1776. Then on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of the British Union Jack. The 13 stars of the flag [...]

Personally, I think it’s very exciting to see new members come in – and not only because it means that the Lodge is growing.  Additionally, it means that the “old” members still believe in their lodge, and what it stands for. They believe in it enough to share it with others in the community. Moreover, [...]

In the midst of new members and State Convention activities continue to flourish down at the lodge. In the photos here you’ll see that Jerry Serota was honored with the District’s 1st Place PR Brochure Submission for this past year and we have our newest Trustee on board Richard Whitmire.

Additionally, the Friday night dinners and [...]

On the heals of State convention, Thousand Oaks Lodge #2477 was honored to welcome in four new members last night, Ray Hilden, Coleen Morris, John Duhig and Barbara Gibbs.

The next time you’re down at the lodge be sure to say hello and get to know them.

Speaking of membership – be sure that you’ve taken care [...]

With CHEA Convention behind us, everyone that had the opportunity to attend agrees that the time spent in San Diego was a veritable smörgåsbord of education, entertainment, inspiration and friendship.

It was with great pleasure that Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 was part of the celebration when our Major Project donations for the year went over the [...]

Mike Flannery, President of the El Konejo Kampers, was present at a recent meeting to donate back to the lodge. The Kampers continue their generous tradition of supporting scholarships, charities and the CHEA Major Project.

$1,000 Scholarship
$500 Veteran Saticopy home for Veterans to cover the cost of Pin Boards Built by Bill Sternberg
$678.66 donated to Major [...]

Long time Public Relations Chair was recently honored for two photo submissions in the Public Relations Area 7 – Best Image of Elkdom.

While the position of Public Relation Chair has been transferred to Paul Wagner, it is good to know that Jerry is still helping out taking his wonderful photos.

Shown Below is Jerry with PER, Terry [...]