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 [...]

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.

A [...]

Brother Ralph Vester was born November 13th 1928 in Datto, AZ. Ralph was initiated on August 17, 1953 in Oxnard and served as Exalted Ruler of Oxnard Lodge #1443 for the year of 1999-2000. Ralph became a life member in 2000 during his tenure at the Oxnard lodge. He took a Transfer demit to our [...]

Brother Bo Anderson was born November 23th 1919 In New York City. Bo was proposed for membership into the BPOE by Harold Crain on August 13, 2003 and initiated on October 22, 2003 during the time that Greg Metzgus served the lodge as the Exalted Ruler.

As a US Vet and Pearl Harbor Survivor it [...]

Brother John J. Ennis was born July 20th 1929 In New York City. John was proposed for membership into the BPOE by Virgil Crane on July 16th 1997 and initiated on September 24th 1997 during the time that John Kelly served the lodge as the Exalted Ruler.

Married to Gladys for 58 years, John enjoyed [...]

Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge mourns the passing of member Richard Gorino.

On May 12, 2009, Fred Britton, member #862, passed on to leave a Vacant Chair within the Elks Lodge 2477.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 4, 1930, Fred joined our lodge and was initiated on February 25, 1981 being proposed for membership by Bob McKee, PDDGER.

During his 28+ years as a member he served as [...]