Upcoming Events
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Friday Steak & Salmon Night
September 20 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Phelps Wedding
September 21 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
Tuesday Night League
September 24 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm -
Lodge Meeting
September 25 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Friday Steak & Salmon Night
September 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm -
Lodge Meeting
October 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Bob Weisel Invitational Cross Country Meet
October 12 -
board of directors meeting
October 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
Lodge Meeting
October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm -
board of directors meeting
November 11 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Recent Posts
- Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Bob Mortensen
- We will never forget
- The Old(er) Days — 9/10/1948 –Elks’ Saturday Night Dance Orchestra
- Exalted Ruler’s Cup Update
- Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Boyd Martin
- The Old(er) Days — 9/1/1927 — Temple Renovation & Addition
- From the Exalted Ruler
- From the Desk of the Secretary
- September Bar/Dining Hours
- Crafts Bazaar — Saturday November 16th
- Lodge Open for the Winter Season!!
- Let’s Be More Understanding
- Club Championship Update
- Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Guy Plumb Wicks
- Last Thursday night league of the season
- Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — I. C. Hattabaugh
- Ladies’ League Final Standings
- Steak & Salmon Night — with “Pin the tail on the llama”
- Club Championship Update
- Exalted Ruler’s Cup update
- The Old(er) Days — August 12th, 1944
- The Old(er) Days — August 10th, 1944
- Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Frank Young
- Light a Candle 2019
- From the Exalted Ruler
Archives
Do you recognize these Elks?
Moscow Elks Lodge #249 — officers
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- Exalted Ruler — Joel Jaueguito*
- Leading Knight — Janey Wineinger*
- Loyal Knight — Ben McGurkin*
- Lecturing Knight — Tanya Mechling*
- Secretary — Wayne Krauss
- Treasurer — Larry Cyganovich
- Esquire — Rick Sperry
- Chaplain — Kristie Mattoon
- Inner Guard — Travis Mechling
- Director 1 year– Jerry Curtis**
- Director 2 year — Kevin Peterson*
- Director 3 year — Joe O’Callaghan*
- Director 4 year — Elmer Hanson*
- Director 5 year — Bill Sayler*
*Board of Directors
**Chair — Board of Directors
New, Transferred and Reinstated Members in 2017 & 2018
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- Nicholas Alexander
- Ryan Anderson
- Jason Barbour
- Sharon Barbour
- Tony Bonucelli
- Cory Braune
- Michael Breske
- Dave Cada
- Kevin Cannon
- Judy Crane
- Dan Davenport
- Branden DeMeyer
- Bradley Dunlap
- Courtney Garrett
- Bill Hall
- Kyle Hamilton
- Brian Hoffman
- Laurie Hopkins
- Samuel Hunt
- Chic Jensen
- Kevin Kimble
- Gunner Knecht
- Kristie Mattoon
- Dan Nordino
- Michael Norris
- Jim Parkins
- Justin Parkins
- Brock Pedersen
- Tom Pike
- Jordan Purkapile
- Gary Riedner
- Justin Ross
- Linda Scheible
- Ron Smith
- Tom Taylor
- Robert Ting
- Gina Taruscio
- Garrett Thompson
- Jim Trout
- Jackson Uhrig
- Kevin Uptmor
- Greg Weller
— “The faults of our brothers, we write upon the sands, their virtues on tablets of love and memory.”
- Reo Lloyd
- Don “Smitty” Smith
- Roger Swan
- Charles Taggart
- Dennis Ricketts
- Jim Anderson
- Kenny Hites
- Wayne DeWitt
- Al Mundy
- Max Bingman
- John Weber
- John Ayers
- Joe Vasquez
- Danny Hordemann
- Pat Nunan
2017-2018
Celebrating 151 Years of Service
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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks celebrated its 150th anniversary last year.
In honor of the occasion, the Grand Lodge published a series of articles concerning the growth of the modern Elks Lodge. To access the articles click below.
- From Corks to Elks — 1868-1878
- Growing Pains — 1878-1898
- Growing into Benevolence & Patriotism — 1898-1918
- Laying Institutional Foundations — 1918 – 1938
- Answering the Call — 1938-1958
- American Pride & Service to Youth — 1958 – 1978
- Caring & Sharing During Changing Times — 1978 – 1998
- Loud & Proud in the Community — 1998 – 2018
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Moscow Lodge #249 of The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks celebrated its 125th anniversary last year.
To honor the 50th anniversary of our lodge in 1942, the 249er published summary accounts of our first five decades as recalled by leaders of the lodge in those times. To access the articles click below.
Category Archives: history
Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Bob Mortensen
H. Robert (Bob) Mortensen Born in Moscow Idaho — 1922 attended schools in Craigmont & Moscow graduated from Moscow High School — 1940 attended University of Idaho — 1940-1942 United States Army — South Pacific — 1942-1945 car salesman — … Continue reading
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The Old(er) Days — 9/10/1948 –Elks’ Saturday Night Dance Orchestra
The Old(er) Days — September 10th, 1948 Elks’ Saturday Night Dance Orchestra The Elks’ Saturday Nigh Dance Orchestra of 1948-49. They played every Saturday night at the lodge during the fall and winter. From left to right they were: Bert Neilsen … Continue reading
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Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Boyd Martin
Boyd Martin Born in Cottonwood Idaho — 1911 attended schools in Cottonwood and Lewiston graduated from Nez Perce High School — 1929 attended Pasadena City College attended University of California at Los Angeles graduated from University of Idaho — 1936 … Continue reading
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The Old(er) Days — 9/1/1927 — Temple Renovation & Addition
The Old(er) Days — September 1st, 1927 Temple Renovation & Addition
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Let’s Be More Understanding
Let’s Be More Understanding “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” — President … Continue reading
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Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Guy Plumb Wicks
Guy Wicks Born in Eustis Nebraska — 1902 graduated Moscow High School — 1920 Varsity baseball — University of Idaho 1922-1925 graduated University of Idaho — 1925 high school coach — Genesee High School — 1925-1927 high school coach — … Continue reading
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Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — I. C. Hattabaugh
I. C. Hattabaugh Born near Salem Indiana — 1851 finished school in New Ross Indiana — 1867 manufactoring drain tiles — Duncan Brothers — Jamestown Indiana — 1875-1878 carpentry/sash & door manufacturing — Lewiston ID –1878-1890 deputy assessor, deputy sheriff … Continue reading
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The Old(er) Days — August 12th, 1944
The Old(er) Days — August 12th, 1944 Elks Golf Course #4 green
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The Old(er) Days — August 10th, 1944
The Old(er) Days — August 10th, 1944 Quartermaster Corps
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Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Frank Young
Frank Young Born in Ireland — 1914 Moved to Michigan N. D. — 1924 Graduated (Valedictorian) from Michigan HS — 1933 Bachelor’s degree in chemistry Jamestown College– 1937 US Navy during WWII as athletics instructor including tours to Okinawa and … Continue reading
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From the Exalted Ruler
From the Exalted Ruler Greetings fellow Elk members: I must admit and be honest I was dreading the National Elks Convention in St. Louis Missouri this past July. I have been to St. Louis before years ago and I know how hot and humid it can … Continue reading
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The Old(er) Days — July 27th, 1944
The Old(er) Days — July 27th, 1944 Dubs & Duffers
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Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — James Lynn “Jim” Graves
Jim Graves Born in Ashton SD — 1924 graduated Pocatello High School — 1942 University of Idaho 1942 & 1946-1949 U. S. Army 21st Armored Infantry — Europe — 1943-1945 WWII degree in Animal Husbandry — University of Idaho — … Continue reading
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Remaining Golf Schedule for 2019 Season — revised 6/17/19
Remaining Golf Schedule for the 2019 Season* *Always subject to change as necessary Tuesday league — Tuesday @ 5:30 PM — 7/16 – 8/27 Ladies’ league — Wednesday @ 5:30 PM — 7/17 — 8/14 Thursday league — Thursday @ 1:00 PM … Continue reading
Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Dr. William W. Watkins
Dr. W. W. Watkins Born in Warner NH –1846 MD from Washington University — St. Louis Missouri medical practice — Mine La Motte Missouri — 1872-1880 medical practice — St. Louis Missouri — 1880-1887 Professor — College of Physicians & … Continue reading
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Sr. Sole Survivor Results
Sr. Sole Survivor Results Greg Bailey — 3rd highest points earned in qualifying events of non qualified — eliminated on #1 Bill Lambert — 2nd alternate — eliminated on #2 Todd Martin –– June 8th Qualifying Winner — eliminated on #3 Wayne Krauss — May … Continue reading
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Ladies’ Sole Survivor Results
Ladies’ Sole Survivor Results Mitzi Houska — eliminated on #1 Laurie Hopkins — eliminated on #2 Kathy Christian — eliminated on #3 Jill Diamond — eliminated on #4 Sharon Kimberling — 2011 Ladies’ Sole Survivor winner — eliminated on #5 Mary Nelson — eliminated … Continue reading
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Members from BPOE #249’s 126 Years of History — Francis Albert Schmidt
Francis Schmidt Born in Downs Kansas –1885 graduated Fairbury High School (Nebraska) — 1903 participated in Varsity football, basketball, baseball & track at University of Nebraska — 1904-1907 Law degree — University of Nebraska — 1907 coached football & basketball … Continue reading
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Sole Survivor Results
Sole Survivor Results 70th Annual July 4th Sole Survivor Exhibition Todd Martin — Most points earned in qualifying events — eliminated in a pitch-off on #1 with Barry Kees, Wayne Krauss, Lance Abendroth, Jerry Curtis, Taylor Anderson & Marc Trivelpiece Lance … Continue reading
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The Old(er) Days — July 4, 1947
The Old(er) Days — July 4th, 1947 Elks Fourth of July picnic
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