This year’s Winter Convention will be held in Grangeville, ID November 5th-7th, 2026.
Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825
111 S Meadow St.
Grangeville ID 83540
(208) 983-1761
Rooms will be blocked at the Super 8 & Gateway Inn for the convention dates – November 5-7, 2026 under ISEA or Elks Lodge. You are responsible for making your individual reservations. A name & card number has to be on each room reservation. All of the hotel/motels accept major credit cards and will accommodate special needs. Rates may be subject to change.
The blocked rooms will be removed on or before October 22, 2026. Book your rooms early to receive the convention rates.
Courtesy vans will only run in Grangeville City Limits.
Super 8 Motel – Grangeville
20% off Regular Room Rates – please call for rate
208-983-1002
801 W South 1st St.
Convention Headquarters
Gateway Inn – Grangeville
Standard Queen $107 – Standard Double Queen $111 – Deluxe Double Queen $120
Double Queen Suite $120 – Queen Kitchenette $118 – Double Queen Kitchenette $130
Stand King $111 – King Suite $140
208-983-2500
700 W. Main Street
Hotel/Motels in or Around Grangeville
Elkhorn Lodge – 822 W South 1st St, Grangeville 83530
Contact Number (208) 983-1500
Please call for current pricing
Country Haus & Village Motel – 407 Foster Ave, Cottonwood 83522
Contact Number (208) 962-3391
Please call for current pricing
15 miles from Grangeville – 7 rooms
Hoots Café & Motel – 125 Hoots Ln, White Bird 83554
Contact Number (208) 839-2308
Please call for most current rate
16 miles from Grangeville – 17 rooms
Evergreen Bed and Breakfast – 605 E Main St, Grangeville 83530
Contact Number (208) 983-2587
Please call for current pricing
Vacancy varies by current occupancy – 10 rooms
White Bird Summit Lodge – 2141 Old White Bird Hill Rd, Grangeville 83530
Contact Number (208) 983-1802
Please call for current pricing
16 miles from Grangeville
RV Parks in or Around Grangeville
Bear Den RV Park – 16967 US-95, Grangeville 83530
1-800-530-3658 Camper back In’s & Pull thru spaces please call for current pricing
Very nice RV Park with large sites and 50 amp service. 4 new cabins on site which will sleep 3-4 people each
½ mile from Grangeville
Mountain View RV Park – 127 Cunningham St., Grangeville 83530
208-983-2328 please call for current pricing
Seubert RV Park – 110 Seubert Heights Drive, Cottonwood 83522
509-480-1243 Please call for most current rate
15 miles from Grangeville
Sundown RV Park – 102 N C St, Grangeville 83530
208-983-9113 please call for current pricing
RV Park right across from Gateway Inn
Drifting Cowboy RV Park – 20 Long Haul Rd, Grangeville 83530
208-869-9582 Please call for most current rate
Air BnB’s Available Around Grangeville
(please make reservations on-line with individual owners by googling the location name)
Wraparound Deck: Newly Built Home – 1 bedroom/1 bathroom
Farmhouse in Country with Setting Near Grangeville – 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
Paradise in the Pines – 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom
Laptop Friendly Grangeville Getaway – 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
Charming Cottages – 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom
A Touch to the West Scenic Grangeville Apartment – 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom
There are additional locations if you are willing to stay a little further away from Grangeville
Fall Training Session Schedule
| Time | Session | Presenter / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | ||
| 6:00 PM | No Host Dinner – Burger Night | |
| 11:00 PM | 11 O’Clock Toast | Lodge Exalted Ruler |
| Friday Register for Friday Zoom |
||
| 7:00–8:00 AM | Convention Sites Meeting | Local attendees only (no Zoom attendance) |
| 8:00–8:30 AM | Convention Open | |
| 8:30–8:45 AM | Orientation Best Practices | Sera White |
| 8:45–9:15 AM | Committee Chairman Introductions | Dave Purcell |
| 9:15–10:00 AM | Duties of Officers & Budgeting | Gary Englestad |
| 10:00–10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:15–10:45 AM | Understanding Your Financials | Chuck Roberts |
| 10:45–11:15 AM | Accident Prevention | Alan Carbonaro |
| 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | Spouses Luncheon at Idaho County Veterans Center with Entertainment | |
| 11:15 AM–12:00 PM | Best in Class Membership & Membership Retention / AI & Digital Doors | Ben Braden / Sera White |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00–1:15 PM | Top Recruiting Program – Convention Presentation | David Purcell |
| 1:15–1:45 PM | Elks Tracks Training – Focus on Lodge Improvement | Chuck Roberts / Sera White |
| 1:45–2:15 PM | Government Relations | Linda Leeuwrik |
| 2:15–2:30 PM | PER (PSP) Mentorship Program | Al Thompson |
| 2:30–2:45 PM | Break | |
| 2:45–3:45 PM | Elks Trivia | Chuck / Dustin / Sera |
| 3:45–4:00 PM | Open Discussion / Questions / Day 1 Wrap-Up | Everyone |
| 5:30–6:30 PM | Social Hour | |
| 6:30 PM | Semi-Formal Dinner | Attire: Business Casual |
| 7:45 PM | Karaoke with ARCHI | |
| 11:00 PM | 11 O’Clock Toast | State President |
| Saturday Register for Saturday Zoom |
||
| 7:30–8:30 AM | PSP Breakfast Meeting | At the Lodge |
| 8:30–8:45 AM | President’s Remarks | David Purcell |
| 9:00–10:00 AM | Ritual Training | Rick Shipley |
| 10:00–10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:15–11:45 AM | Flag and Toast Contest | Everyone |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00–2:30 PM | Birds of a Feather Roundtables / Wrap-Up | |
| 2:30–2:45 PM | Grand Lodge Convention Meeting | Keith Mills / Tim Pereira |
| 2:45–3:00 PM | Close Meeting | |
| 3:00–5:00 PM | Leading Knights Party | |
| 6:00 PM | Drunk Chicken Dinner | |
| 7:30 PM | Karaoke with ARCHI | |
| 11:00 PM | 11 O’Clock Toast | Toast Winner |
Recent Comments