Category Archives: youth activities

From the Exalted Ruler

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Ken Jordan

Happy August!!!   It feels like I was just writing my bit for the newsletter and asking if we would ever see the sun.   Now, as I write this, I am camping next to a lake with 100 degrees temperature and … Continue reading →

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Gamble Scramble

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Ken Jordan

The usual crew put on this year’s Gamble Scramble with the usual results.  Lots of fun, lots of active involvement and lots of money raised for the lodge, and particularly our charities.         The primary beneficiary for this … Continue reading →

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Jr. Sole Survivor

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Ken Jordan

This year’s Jr. Sole Survivor participants Cole Arlint Bryden Brown Burke Brown Hailey Brown Kaci Kiblen Ben Mack Taylor Parson Dylan Taylor 2017 Elks’ Jr. Sole Survivor Winner — Ben Mack

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Beautiful day for some of our Jr. golfers

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Ken Jordan

The Elks Jr. Golf Program is going strong on Tuesday mornings with about 30 kids spread out among 3 age groups.   Thanks, Wayne, for sharing this shot from this morning    

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Thank You from the Golf Committee

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Ken Jordan

Thank you to all the volunteers & sponsors who made the annual 4th of July celebration possible.  In particular, thanks to  Kathy Christian for chairing the sub-committee for the 4th of July holiday celebrations, and to Brad Anderson & Randy Cannon … Continue reading →

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Message from the Exalted Ruler

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Ken Jordan

                 Happy 90th Birthday Moscow Elks Golf Course!*   As we all know, Moscow Lodge #249 is the oldest lodge in the state with a rich tradition of our members serving both in … Continue reading →

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FYI — Mayor’s Golf Tournament

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Ken Jordan

click for information on the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament 2017. University of Idaho Golf Course — August 11th click here for more information

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Gamble Scramble

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Ken Jordan

All members, It’s once again that time of year for golf tournaments, good weather and good people!  On the 29th of July is our biggest fundraiser of the year for our charities (Christmas for kids) and a very fun and not so … Continue reading →

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Message from the Exalted Ruler

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Ken Jordan

Is that sunshine I see?  Finally the weather is beginning to cooperate with us as I see more and more members coming out to the Lodge and golf course.  Trent has done an incredible job of keeping the course in … Continue reading →

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Elks BULLetin #5

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Ken Jordan

Volume 5, 2017  Elks BULLetin There has been a great deal of interest in adding a large fire pit area near the Elks Lodge building.  The area would be for families, groups and individuals that would like a relaxing spot … Continue reading →

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Fire Pit

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Ken Jordan

  One of the projects that the Board of Directors is looking at is constructing a fire pit for members to enjoy and use for social events.  A discussion will take place on June 14 to determine the location of … Continue reading →

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From the Exalted Ruler

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Ken Jordan

It has been a very crazy end of winter with all the rain that is occurring. We are just one month into the new year (Elk fiscal year) and I feel like we are already behind due to weather keeping … Continue reading →

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Jr. Golf

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Ken Jordan

The Moscow Elks will again be sponsoring a Jr. Golf program this summer in cooperation with the Moscow Parks & Recreation Department. The program will offer kids 4-6, 7&8, and 9-16, an opportunity to begin the game or to improve their … Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Ken Jordan

Moscow Elks #249 held our annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday afternoon, April 15, the day before Easter. The Bunny came, the kids came, the weather held, and a wonderful time was had by all.  Thank you to the volunteers … Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Ken Jordan

Moscow Elks will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th for those children who are in 5th grade and younger. The event will start at 10:30 am and they will be refreshments/snacks for all. If you would … Continue reading →

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From the Exalted Ruler

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Ken Jordan

It is hard to believe that my year as Exalted Ruler has come to end; my first year that is. It has been a tremendous learning lesson and honor, but I look forward to taking what I have learned and … Continue reading →

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Lodge dues notices

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Ken Jordan

As of this morning, I have mailed out all the dues statements for the new Lodge year which starts April 1st. If anyone has not received their statement by Friday the 5th, please let me know. Your dues are due … Continue reading →

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From the Exalted Ruler

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Ken Jordan

It is hard to believe that a year has gone by and I am already writing my last newsletter of my “first” term as exalted ruler (ER).  I mention first because I was fortunate enough to be elected as ER … Continue reading →

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What do you know about our lodge?

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Ken Jordan

Of the nearly 2000 Elks lodges, what do only the following lodges have in common? #174 Tacoma WA #206 Henderson KY #214 Great Falls MT #249 Moscow ID #318 Yakima WA #358 Heppner OR #372 Torrington CT #378 Haggerstown MD … Continue reading →

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Teenager of the Year Award

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Ken Jordan

In addition to the Most Valuable Student and Legacy scholarships, the Elks lodges in the state of Idaho are sponsoring the Teenager of the Year award program.  These grants will be awarded to any high school students (not limited to graduating … Continue reading →

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