Category Archives: veterans

Donations for the Homeless

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ken Jordan

Donations for the Homeless Our Lodge applied for the Spotlight Grant from the Elks National Foundation. All Elk members contribute to the foundation and in return we can apply for these grants to help in our community. We received a … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? born in Ennis MT, grew up in Norris MT, Harrison MT & Bozeman MT, graduated Gallatin County High School — Bozeman MT, worked for Montan Hardware Company — Great Falls MT, served … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Moscow Idaho, attended schools in Craigmont & Moscow, graduated from Moscow High School, attended University of Idaho, serve in the United States Army — South Pacific, sold cars — Francisco … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? born in Gooding ID, operated nursery business — Gooding ID, attended University of Idaho, served in United States Army — World War II, graduated from University of Idaho — agriculture degree, farmed … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Moscow ID, graduated Moscow High School, attended and graduated from University of Idaho, served in US Army during WWII in Germany & Japan, served in US Air Force during Korean … Continue reading →

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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Ken Jordan

Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last week’s hints? Bill McCabe born in Montrose SD — 1928 graduated Walla Walla High School — Walla Walla WA — 1946 served in United States Navy — 1946-1948 … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? born in Montrose SD, graduated Walla Walla High School — Walla Walla WA, served in United States Navy, worked in construction — Walla Walla WA, worked for Catapillar Tractor — Walla Walla … Continue reading →

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From the Exalted Ruler

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Ken Jordan

Looking back at the year of 2020 we can be amazed at what our Lodge members have accomplished despite Covid. We hired a new Greenskeeper in the Spring. Cory and his family settled in, got to work and produced the best course conditions we have had … Continue reading →

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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last weeks’ hints? Harry Missildine born in Parsons Kansas — 1920 grew up in Kansas, Colorado & Oklahoma graduated Tulsa Central High School — Tulsa Oklahoma attended University of … Continue reading →

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Lodge 249 Reflection on 2020

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Ken Jordan

We all know that 2020 has just been a miserable year for many of us and something we can all look forward to leaving behind. I’m not here to dwell on any of the negatives but to tell you that our lodge has done … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Parsons KS, grew up in Kansas, Colorado & Oklahoma, graduated Tulsa Central High School — Tulsa OK, attended University of Missouri — Columbus MO, graduated from Colorado College — Colorado … Continue reading →

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Moscow Elks Lodge #249 Supports the Commuity! — from the Daily News

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Moscow Elks Lodge #249 Supports the Commuity! The Moscow Elks Club has a long tradition of supporting the Moscow community by giving back over $$2.4 million to the area so far. Their charitable philosophy has created and provided numerous programs … Continue reading →

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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last weeks’ hints? Ernest O. Holland Graduated from Indiana Univrsity — 1895 Public school teacher in Rensselaer Indiana, Anderson Indiana & Louisville Kentucky — 1895-1905 Professor at Indiana University … Continue reading →

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Elks Campaign to Support Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Elks Campaign to Support Pearl Harbor At the 2019 Elks National Convention in St. Louis, outgoing Grand Exalted Ruler Mike Luhr issued a challenge to the Elks members to raise funds for the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii. “I … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Bennington IN, graduated from Vevay High School — Vevay IN, graduated from Indiana Univrsity — Bloomington IN, taught public school in Rensselaer IN, Anderson IN & Louisville KY, was a … Continue reading →

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Community Volunteers Making a Difference

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Community Volunteers Making a Difference Creating Momentum for the Future of Elkdom in December Local Elks Lodges from every state nationwide, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal Zone, will be busy helping our communities this holiday … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Born in Delphi Indiana , attended Moscow Public Schools, graduated from the University of Idaho, earned a Law Degree from the University of Chicago, served in the Idaho State Legislature, served in … Continue reading →

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It is the Veteran — (from Elks Veteran Service Commision)

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Ken Jordan

The 11th hour of the 11th day of November, the 11th month The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has always been at the forefront of supporting the nation’s veterans. The order has a direct connection with Veterans’ Day that … Continue reading →

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Could you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Were you able to name this past Moscow Elks member from last week’s hints? Ken Dick born in Boise ID — 1909 graduated Mountain Home High School — Mountain Home ID — 1927 graduated University of Idaho — 1931 assistant … Continue reading →

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Can you name this past Moscow Elks member??

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Ken Jordan

Can you name this past Moscow Elks member?? Was born in Boise ID, graduated from Mountain Home High School — Mountain Home ID, graduated University of Idaho, served as an assistant accountant — University of Idaho, was an assistanat chief … Continue reading →