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1st Responders Luncheon

Police & Firefighters Association Awards Luncheon By Mission Calls Staff Photos by Dave Safely Elks 2024 Law Enforcement and Firefighters Annual Appreciation Awards Luncheon February 10, 2024 Elks Lodge 2444 hosted its thirty-fifth annual luncheon recognizing the outstanding men and women of South County’s Police and Fire Association. Over one hundred people filled the Elks […]

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On January 18, 2024 Tenisha Campanile, Exalted Ruler, Michelle O’Brien, Government Relations Chair, Nina Mc Cann, House Committee Chair, Sandy Gruzdis, Orientation, Victoria Johnson-Stokes, Chaplain and Birthday Chair were excited to celebrate the recently renovated main lodge room and share it with the surrounding communities. Attendees included members of Mission Viejo and Lake Forest Chambers […]

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Western Night

Western Night at the Lodge was a very successful sold-out event, thanks to our Ways and Means co-chairs LYNDA JACK and FRAN VANDERPOOL. JEAN CHAPMAN got the evening started by involving everyone in a game of Heads or Tails.  MATT AXTON and his band kept the dancers on the floor all evening. Every themed party must have […]

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Flag Retirement

Flags The American Flag, when it is in a poor condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be retired in a dignified way, preferably by burning. The flags should be treated with respect and not burned like a pile of rags. Prior to burning, each flag shall be folded into […]

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