The Saddleback-Mission Viejo Elks Lodge #2444 was pleased to have initiated 12 new Members to the order last week.  The Elks Organization is based on the principles of Brotherly Love, Justice, Charity, and Fidelity. The Elks promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship.  This member-only Initiation involves taking the oath and vowing to uphold these principles - the Lodge is proud and excited to welcome these new members into its family.

The Mission Viejo-Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating over 50 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 8 lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 152-year history of giving. "Elks Care Elks Share". For information regarding Elks programs or Elks membership, call 949 830-3557

Seated L-R:  Mark Tamburelli-Lake Forest, George Dutra-Mission Viejo, John Montoya-Mission Viejo, Jorge Godinez- Mission Viejo  , Dennis Campbell- Mission Viejo  , Becky Wagner-RSM, Joseph Boncich- Mission Viejo  , Jeff Dunlap-LF, Doreen Guevarra- Mission Viejo  , Dick Holmes-Asst. Chaplain, Gina Vander Thee-Lecturing Knight, Justin Iselin-Mission Viejo

Standing L-R:  Bryan Maclean- Mission Viejo,  Jenny Buford-Esquire, Jerry Flores-Loyal Knight, Lynette Holmes-Tiler, Rick Moscoso-Exalted Ruler, Andy Costello-Organist, Kelly Van Dyke-Chaplain, Tenisha Campanile-Leading Knight, Len Holt-Inner Guard (not pictured Brian Huck-Mission Viejo)