Upcoming Events
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MHS golf practice
March 22 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm -
GHIN activation
March 23 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am -
Lodge Meeting
March 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
MHS golf practice
March 29 @ 3:30 am - 6:00 pm -
MHS golf practice
April 5 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm -
board of directors meeting
April 8 @ 6:30 am - 9:00 pm -
Moscow High JV Golf Tournament
April 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm -
Lodge Meeting
April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm -
MHS golf practice
April 12 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm -
golf committee meeting
April 15 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Recent Posts
- Moscow Elks #249 representative in Regional Hoop Shoot Competition
- Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — Brigadier-General E. R. Chrisman
- GHIN dues & activation, Club Championship & Exalted Ruler’s Cup
- Golf Schedule for 2019 Season
- Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — James H. Forney
- Message from the Exalted Ruler
- SHOUT OUT
- From the Desk of the Secretary
- Bar and Dining Manager Needed
- Golf Committee Chairperson
- From the Inner Guard
- Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — Burton L. French
- Annual Crab Feed
- Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — Ernest O. Holland
- Lodge canceled (Wednesday February 13th) — to be rescheduled
- Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — “Gub” Mix
- From the 1938 249er — 1938 Crab Feed
- Message from the Exalted Ruler
- Members Embodying the True Nature of Being an Elk!
- from the Inner Guard
- Hoop Shoot
- Blue Skies Will Soon be Here
- From the Desk of the Secretary
- Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — “Red” Jacoby
- GHIN (golf handicap) Reactivation
Archives
Do you recognize these Elks?
Moscow Elks Lodge #249 — officers
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- Exalted Ruler — Travis Mechling*
- Leading Knight — Joel Jaurequito*
- Loyal Knight — Janey Wineinger*
- Lecturing Knight — Ben McGuckin*
- Secretary — Wayne Krauss
- Treasurer — Tanya Mechling
- Esquire — George Paris
- Chaplain — Kristie Mattoon
- Inner Guard — Rick Speery
- Director 1 year– Tyson Berrett*
- Director 2 year — Jerry Curtis*
- Director 3 year — Kevin Peterson*
- Director 4 year — Joe O’Callaghan*
- Director 5 year — Doug Lind*
*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.”
- 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 150 Years of Service
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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
In honor of the occasion, the Grand Lodge is publishing 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 is celebrating its 125th anniversary this 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.
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Bowling at BPOE #249 — click to viewOld Moscow Elks Lodge bowling lanes — winter of 1953 – spring of 1954?
Category Archives: veterans
Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — Brigadier-General E. R. Chrisman
Brigadier-General Edward R. Chrisman Organized University of Idaho Military Science Department, taught mathematics — 1894-1898 Introduced first women’s military program in the service Sent to Cuba and the Philippines during Spanish American War — 1898-1902 — fought in the battle … Continue reading
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Golf Schedule for 2019 Season
Golf Schedule for the 2019 Season* *Always subject to change as necessary MHS golf practices — Friday @ 3:30 PM — 3/22 – 5/17 GHIN activation — Saturday @ 8:30 AM — 3/23 MHS JV Golf Tournaments — Wednesday @ 10:00 … Continue reading
Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — Abe Goff
Abe McGregor Goff Private in the U. S. Army — WWI Center on University of Idaho football team Graduated from University of Idaho College of Law — 1924 Latah County Prosecuting Attorney — 1926-1934 Taught in U of I College … Continue reading
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Lodge of Sorrow — Donald E. “Smitty” Smith
Lodge of Sorrow — Donald E. “Smitty” Smith One of our longest continuous members passed away on December 22nd. Smitty, born and raised in Moscow, joined Moscow Elks Lodge #249 in 1948 after returning from WWII. When he got back, … Continue reading
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Members from BPOE #249’s 125 Years of History — “Buck” Bailey
Arthur Buckner “Buck” Bailey Born & raised in Texas played baseball & football at Texas A & M University served in United Sates Army during WWI returned to Texas A & M, playing baseball & football attended Bethany College player & … Continue reading
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Elks Charitable Activities
Idaho Elks Charitable Activities Idaho Elks ranked 8th in the nation in charitable, educational, welfare and patriotic work. Our giving totaled $11,360,558. For the size of our state and number of members, that number is huge. National Elks Charitable Activities … Continue reading
Community Volunteers Making a Difference
Community Volunteers Making a Difference Local Elks Lodges from every state, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone will be busy helping our communities this holiday season. Thousands of needy families will receive food baskets and presents. The Elks National President, … Continue reading
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President Bush’s Welcoming Message, 1992 Grand Lodge Convention
Upon the passing of President Bush, we recall his message to the 1992 Grand Lodge Convention ************************************************************************************ President Bush’s Welcoming Message, 1992 Grand Lodge Convention Welcoming Message from President Bush to the Delegates at the 1992 National Convention in Dallas, … Continue reading
From the Desk of the Secretary
From the Desk of the Secretary As you can see from the articles in this month’s newsletter, we don’t have a lot going on this month, but what is happening will be great fun, for kids and adults alike! … Continue reading
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Elks National Foundation — donations
Elks National Foundation — donations Good morning, It is time to make your donation to the Elks National Foundation. The picture below was taken on October 6th after reconstruction of the stage at Robinson Park. This was done in partnership … Continue reading
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9/11 “Flag of Honor” Walk
9/11 “Flag of Honor” Walk The Moscow portion of the “Flag of Honor” walk commemorating the 9/11 attacks on our nation began at the Moscow Elks Lodge. The participants met at the lodge at 2:00 PM on Sunday 9/9, and … Continue reading
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Bar & Dining Update
Bar & Dining Update The bar and dining staff had a very busy July, as we supported a number of large events. The three Sole Survivor events kicked off the month, with the ALS and Marines of the Palouse Fundraisers … Continue reading
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Carts needed for Marines of the Palouse Fundraiser
Carts needed for Marines of the Palouse Fundraiser The Marines of the Palouse Fund Raiser is Saturday, July 21 a 10:00 am. The lodge has 7 golf carts to rent, which will not be enough for their golf tournament. We are requesting anyone who … Continue reading
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From the Desk of the Secretary
From the Desk of the Secretary We had a very successful “Old Timers Night”, thanks to George Paris. George put in a lot of time in the planning, including identifying who qualified for what, planning the presentation and taking care … Continue reading
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Memorial Day 2018 on the Links
Memorial Day 2018 on the Links A number of golfers enjoyed beautiful weather on Memorial Day. Curby Maag, his son, and Steve Nelson enjoy an early morning tee time.
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Old Timers’ Dinner
Old Timers’ Dinner We had a good turn out for our Old Timers Dinner. This coincided with PER Night as well as the Lodge meeting and initiation. State President Dave McFarland and wife Janet also attended, so it was a … Continue reading
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Moscow #249 Featured in May Elks’ Magazine
Moscow Lodge #249 is Featured in May’s Elks Magazine Moscow Lodge #249’s veteran’s fly-fishing program is currently featured in the May issue of The Elks Magazine nationally. Thanks once more to all our members and non-member volunteers who have made this … Continue reading
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Golf Schedule for 2018 Season
Golf Schedule for the 2018 Season* *Always subject to change as necessary • Moscow High School Golf Practice — Fridays: 4/6 through 5/11 • Men’s Opening Day Breakfast & Blind Scramble — Sunday 4/29 • Tuesday Men’s League — Tuesdays: 5/1 … Continue reading
Tentative Golf Schedule for 2018 Season
Tentative Golf Schedule for the 2018 Season Your Golf Committee will be reviewing, modifying and finalizing this draft, during their meeting on Wednesday March 7th. Please feel free to attend (6:30 at the lodge) or to share your ideas with … Continue reading
Third Decade — 1912-1922
The following is one of 5 first-person chronicles of our first 5 decades as a lodge, published in honor of our 50th anniversary in December of 1942. ________________________________________________________ THIRD DECADE By Lee Allen & E. E. Wegner — BPOE #249 Past … Continue reading
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