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, [...]

The traveling miniature Vietnam Memorial visited Thousand Oaks.

Under the special guidance of our National Services Chairman, Jim Kellogg, 20 veterans, along with Nurses from the Sepulveda V A Hospital were treated to our award winning Tri-Tip sandwiches for lunch before venturing over to see the traveling Vietnam War Memorial at our local cemetery on Saturday [...]

The end of August saw the final BBQ of the month headed up by the PER’s as it falls to them when there is a 5th weekend in the month. A portion of the profits during this BBQ helps support the scholarships that Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 2477 provides to high school students in our [...]

L-R Mike, Kevin and Sheila Ryan, Terry Gicking, ER, Greg Metzgus, DDGER, Bill Sternberg, GL Scouting Chair. and Bill Miller Scouting Chair

On Sunday August 2, 2009 a Court of Honor was held for Eagle Scout Kevin Ryan at the Teledyne Scientific Center in Thousand Oaks. Kevin is a member of Troop BSA 754 and [...]

Last night’s initiation in Thousand Oaks was handled by the officer corps from the Simi Valley Elks Lodge.
In an effort to encourage visitation and camaraderie the officer corps from both Thousand Oaks Lodge #2477 and Simi Valley Lodge #2492 are exchanging initiation duties at their respective lodges.
Starting last night with Simi Valley coming to Thousand [...]

James L. Nichelson, Grand Exalted Ruler 2009-2010

You’ll see a new picture on the wall at the lodge next week – and here’s the scoop!
Terry returned from convention with great reports on the activities there as well as wonderful things to say about our new Grand Exaulted Ruler the Hon. James L. Nichelson.
Here is just [...]

Last Wednesday night saw four members of the lodge recieve awards. Chuck Kudra (for the Konejo Kampers donation) and Cheryl Templeton received Century Club awards for their donations to ENF and Ben Rieger was recognized for bringing in new members.
Not pictured was Jerry Serota being honored for his photo contribution in the Elks “Best Image [...]

Meet Greg Metzgus our West Central Coast District DDGER designate from Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477.

This in from Jerry Serota:

At the Exalted Rulers going away party they were treated to an electrifying performance by the best PER duet in all of Elkdom. David Naccarato and Catherine Koeritz. They wailed the Neil Diamond Barbra Streisand hit song ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers – You Don’t Sing Me Love Songs’.

Who could have [...]

On Sunday June 14th, 75 members and parents of the scouting groups along with members of the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 presented the colors and replica flags with the history of the American Flag…