Lodge News
• Americanism Essay Contest
• Bequests & Living Trusts
• Online Information
• New November ElkHorn Magazine
Elks Americanism Essay Contest Encourages Student Reflection on Service and Patriotism
The Santa Ana Elks Lodge invites students in grades 5–8 to enter the annual Americanism Essay Contest, exploring the theme:
“What Does Service to Your Country Mean to You?”
Students may write up to 300 words, typed or handwritten in ink. Entries must include the student’s name, grade, school, and sponsoring Elks Lodge, and be submitted by December 15 to Dr. Pat Machado, Americanism Chairman.
Grade-level divisions:
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Division I: 5th Grade
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Division II: 6th Grade
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Division III: 7th Grade
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Division IV: 8th Grade
Entry forms are available at the lodge. Community members are encouraged to help spread the word, especially within Santa Ana Unified School District.
This contest fosters writing skills and inspires pride in service and citizenship.
Contact Dr. Pat Machado, Mark Schauwecker, or visit the Santa Ana Elks Lodge for details.
Leave a Legacy with the Elks Major Project
The Bequest and Living Trust (BLT) Committee supports the long-term future of the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project (CHEMPI), which helps children with disabilities live healthier, more independent lives.
While the Purple Pig funds today’s needs, BLT gifts—through wills, trusts, or direct contributions—ensure CHEMPI’s impact continues for generations. Anyone can participate, and all donors are honored as BLT Benefactors.
For those seeking both charitable impact and financial benefits, the Commitment Trust Program offers:
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7% lifetime income
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Tax deductions
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Capital gains and estate tax savings
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BLT recognition
With a $10,000 minimum, it's a meaningful way to give back while securing your future. To learn more, contact
Dennis Yosanovich, Orange Coast District BLT Chairman
📞 714-421-1815 | ✉️ dyosanovich@hotmail.com
ONLINE CALENDAR
The calendar page of the web site has a wealth of information about what's happening when and where. You'll see all the major events and be able to purchase tickets to them, as well as every meeting, every event and every special happening.
ELK TV
Every Monday at noon, there's a live Facebook broadcast on the members page. This is where you'll hear about everything that's happening at the lodge that week. You can either watch it live, or watch it anytime on the Facebook members page.
ELKMAIL
Once you become a member, you'll start getting emails every Monday with the news of what's happening at the lodge every day that week. It's a great way to keep informed.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The lodge has two separate pages on Facebook: a lodge page and a special members page that only members can access. Not only that, but it's where members can share their own photos of lodge events. We also have an Instagram page where we post photos of upcoming and past events.
THE ELKHORN MAGAZINE
We're very proud of our ElkHorn Magazine, the official monthly publication of the Santa Ana Elks Lodge which was awarded the #1 best newsletter in the California/Hawaii Elks Association among the larger lodges. Inside you'll find a two-month calendar of events, columns from each of the officers along with our general manager, news from the different committees. what new candidates have been proposed for membership, who's having a birthday and eligible for a free pasta dinner, special events and more! If you'd prefer to receive your copy online instead of your mailbox, just call the lodge and they'd be happy to make that arrangement. And if you'd like to support the publication and promote your business by placing an ad in the ElkHorn, you can do that too! For ad rates, sizes and information, click below.
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