As we moved into February the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 was thrilled to welcome four new members. We continued our tradition of having the PER’s (Past Exalted Rulers) perform the initiation since the officers elect are in the midst of preparing for Ritual Contest later this spring.
Be sure to say hello to Peggy Anderson, [...]
It is hard to imagine that it has been less than 18 months since Paul and I walked through the doors of the BPO Elks Lodge #2477 here in Thousand Oaks. When I think of everything that has transpired and all I have learned about the group as well as the members in this short [...]
We started the new year off with a bang! Last night during Initiation the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 saw 7 new members initiated. In addition to other business we had a wonderful turn-out and a great beginning to 2010!
Meet our new members John Moran, Julie Cook, Katie Hawn, Pattie Queen, Phylicia Bulmer, Scott Bulmer, [...]
Larry Morris
Brother Larry Morris was born November 27, 1941 in Hermosa Beach. Larry was initiated on Sept 23, 1987 and served as Treasurer 1991-1992 and Trustee 1992-1993.
Larry and Colleen put on many Friday night dinners in addition to handling the food for the many memorial services at the Lodge.
Larry passed on December 7, 2009.
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On Thursday January 14, 2010 the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 donated to all the 3rd graders at the El Descanso Elementary School, in Camarillo, a dictionary for their very own. Making the presentation was Richard Goldner, Grand Lodge Public Relations Chairman. This is the Elks way of taking one giant step toward encouraging literacy [...]
Elks National Foundation Chairman Tom Ryder announced that the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge met their per capita donation for the Elks National Foundation and presented the lodge with a check of $225 earned at DDGER, Greg Metzgus Clinic in Santa Barbara.
Additionally, during the clinic Steve Smith won the raffle in Santa Barbara and donated it [...]
Elks Help Vets With Spinal Cord Injuries
In response to the following letter The thousand Oaks Elks Lodge voted to donate to veterans $600 .
Dear Elks Members:
The Elks interest in our Spinal Cord Injury patients at the VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, is truly appreciated. Your support in our Recreation Rehabilitation program has been an important [...]
On Sunday December 20, 2009 a Boy Scouts of America, Court of Honor was held for Dion Kucera at the Teledyne Scientific Center in Thousand Oaks, CA. with more than 200 friends, family and guests. Dion is a member of Troop 754 sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477. Dion was presented with a [...]
On December 12th the Elks Ladies along with ER Santa Claus and other members of Elks Lodge #2477 brought some holiday spirit to children here in Thousand Oaks.
Santa talked with each of the kids and shared their secrets. In the end after squeals of delight and lots of laughter the holiday season will be brighter [...]
On December 9th with over 100 guests in attendance our lodge welcomed home our own DDGER Greg Metzgus. A prime rib dinner proceeded the message given by Greg, and Boy Scouts presented the colors. You’ll also note that PER Don Booker won the Basket of Spirits – one of the major fundraisers for our scholarship [...]
