Idaho Elks News

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103rd Summer Convention in Wallace

ATTENTION: Book directly with the hotels or through their official website. Avoid third-party sites like Travelocity or Kayak, as they won’t honor our negotiated rates.This year's Summer Convention will be held in Wallace, ID June 5th-7th, 2025. You won't want to miss...

We are sad to announce the passing of Past Grand Exalted Ruler James W. Damon

It is our sad duty to announce that Idaho State Sponsor Emeritus Past Grand Exalted Ruler James W. Damon passed this morning. Jim Damon was born Feb 22 1929 and joined the John Day Elks Lodge as a charter member in 1950. He served as Exalted Ruler in 1961-62 and as...

102nd Fall Training Session in Salmon 2024

This year's Fall Training Session will be held in Salmon, October 24th-26th, 2024. It looks like it will be a very fun convention filled with fun activities and friendship. View the Registration Packet View the Schedule Salmon Elks Lodge #1620 901 Lombard St Salmon ID...

102nd Summer Convention in Nampa 2024

This year's Summer Convention will be held in Nampa June 6th-8th, 2024. It looks like it will be a very fun convention filled with fun activities and friendship. View the Registration Packet Convention Schedule Register for the Golf Tournament Nampa Elks Lodge #1389...

2024 State Hoop Shoot Contest Results

Blackfoot, Idaho - The Idaho Elks Youth Hoop Shoot State Championship recently concluded in Blackfoot, Idaho, celebrating the outstanding athletic abilities of young basketball players across multiple age groups. Congratulations to all the winners and participants,...

South District PER Picnic Resurrected

The Mountain Home Elks Lodge hosted a South District PER picnic on August 17th in Legacy Park. PERs from the South District along with their spouses, significant others enjoyed a potluck picnic, while Mountain home provided hot dogs, buns and dessert. "This was an...

Susie Stertz named ISEA Elk of the Year for 2023

Susie Stertz was presented the Idaho State Elk of the Year Award at the Summer Convention in Blackfoot, Idaho. Congratulations Susie! Left to right; Ralph West (2011)-Elk of the Year Committee Chairman, Susie Stertz-Recipient for...
We are sad to announce the passing of Ken Downend

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

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...

Caldwell Lodge 100th Anniversary Celebration

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 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...