Idaho Elks News

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We are sad to announce the passing of Ken Downend

Boise 310 Lodge announced that Ken Downend passed away on 10/28/2022. He was born on 2/25/1924. He was 98 years old when he passed away. He was a lifelong Elks, serving the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for the last 74 years. During that time he served...

We are sad to announce the passing of Del Miley

Del Miley was our leader, coach, and friend. He tirelessly supported the Elks locally, statewide and nationally. He was loved by everyone and will be dearly missed. His funeral services will be held Monday October 10th, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge...

100th Annual Winter Convention in Mountain Home 2022

Caldwell Lodge 100th Anniversary Celebration

Caldwell Lodge #1448 will be hosting their Mardi Gras Centennial Celebration on Saturday September 24, 2022. They schedule is as follows: 4:00 pm - no host cocktails 5:00 pm - ceremony 6:00 pm - dinner $40.00 per person. To order tickets call 208-454-1448 or go to...

Blackfoot 100th Anniversary Schedule of Events

Blackfoot Elks #1416 is celebrating their 100th Anniversary and EVERYONE is invited! AGENDA RED FRIDAY – AUGUST 12, 2022 Cost Deluxe Baked Potato Bar 6:00pm – 8:00pm $ 8.00 Followed by Karaoke PURPLE...

Summer Convention 2022 was a great success!

We want to thank Debbi Nadrchal and the hardworking Coeur d'Alene Lodge Convention Committee for making the Coeur d'Alene Convention a HUGE SUCCESS. We had a great time. Bob Shaw, PER and PDDGER, was installed as our 2022-2023 Idaho State Elks Association President....

Veteran’s Dinner and Auction

Plan on attending the Blackfoot Elks Veteran's Dinner & Auction Saturday May 21, 2022. Funds generated from this event support many veteran activities held throughout Southeastern Idaho each year. For More Information or Tickets call Lori @ 208-680-0600

Blackfoot Elks Lodge 100th Anniversary Event

May, 12th thru May, 14th Friday night: Potato Bar Saturday morning: Continental Breakfast Saturday from 11:00am – 2:00pm: Soup & Salad Bar Saturday afternoon: Games Saturday night: Dinner & Dance Contact Ingrid Weeks 208-604-6545

Summer Convention in Couer d’Alene

Two Idaho Legacy Scholars Return the Favor at Harrisonburg 450

Harrisonburg 450’s Sixty-sixth Annual Christmas Basket Charity in December 2021 unexpectedly became a Legacy Of Charity! Maggie and Hannah Nelson, Elks Legacy Scholarship recipients and local college students, volunteered to help pack and distribute 360 baskets of...