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2024 Bike & Car Show

September 14, 2024 – Bike & Car Show, Boutique, Bake Sale, Hot Dogs with Tomy’s Chili, Beer Garden, Chili Cook Off, Tri-Tip Sandwiches, a huge success. Our outstanding volunteers made this a great day for Elkdom and we were able to fundraise for all the Elks and local charities. Stay tuned for the next event where we present the donations to each of the charities. Photos courtesy of Courtney Ludwig Photography courtneyludwigphotography.com

Wayne Edwards & Jay Larkins on SCV TV

Bike & Car Show and much more

September 9, 2024 – SCV TV Community Corner host Dave Caldwell and guest host Patricia Silva introduce this week’s guest Exalted Ruler Wayne Edwards, Chairman, Car and Bike Show Jay Larkins, Past President C.H.E.A. 2021-2022 to discuss the upcoming September 14, 2024 Bike & Car Show at our Lodge at 17766 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita 91351. Also much more about what the Santa Clarita Elks lodge focuses, and the C. H. E. A., and National Elks do for the community and nation. Click the image above to link to the segment as edited from the show. Compliments of SCV TV Community Corner.

Memorial Day Event at Eternal Valley

May 27, 2024 – Every year on Memorial Day, the SCV Veteran’s Memorial Committee puts on a stirring presentation of remembrance of the true meaning of this holiday. This year the theme was recognizing Women in the service. After opening remarks by our own Bob Keller, the keynote speaker and lady veteran told the history of women serving in our armed services. Two ladies from our lodge, Jeanette Fisher and Ilia Piedra, joined several other Santa Clarita female veterans representing women who have served our Country. Our Exalted Ruler and First Lady Wayne and Linda Edwards attended along with several others from our lodge. Congressman Mike Garcia was also in attendance & spoke. This event is always standing room only and includes a fly-over (this year it was an F-18), a large band, a high school chorale, bagpipes, and many other special features and speakers, followed by a reading of the names on the Veteran’s wall. Truly a very special community event.

Elks Support Memorial Day Preparations at Eternal Valley

May 25, 2024 – Our annual support of Memorial Day at Eternal Valley … on the Saturday before, over 600 Scouts and Young Marines place flags on the approximately 7000 gravesites of our Veterans. Volunteers from our lodge cook & serve hotdogs with chips, cookies and sodas to the youth and their leaders. This gives the Elks an opportunity to support the community with our drug awareness program and give away basketballs to a few of the youth.

Ritual Team Competition 2024-2025

Our Ritual team won the Metropolitian District competition, then went on to the California – Hawaii CHEA competition where they won entry to the Final Four.
While they came in at a very close 2nd place (by 1/4 point), they almost swept the All-State awards! Congratulations to our Corps of Officers on their collective performances and all that impressiveness for our future lodge initiations.

Three Santa Clarita Elks 2379

2024 Man of the Year Nominees

L to R Michael Mazzetti, Steve Corn, Michael Fisher

March 2024

Michael Mazzetti

VOLUNTEER IMPACT: For nearly three decades, Michael R. Mazzetti has provided invaluable services to the Santa Clarita Valley through SCVTV and other organizations. As the station’s longest-serving volunteer, he’s personally been responsible for the engineering and directing for thousands of locally-produced shows. He’s responsible for the technical production of the Saugus Strong Vigil livestream in 2019 which reached over 200,000 viewers all over the country. He’s also responsible for the annual State of the City and Fourth of July Parade productions as well as the day-to-day maintenance and support of the station’s equipment. Mike’s support has enabled SCVTV to serve hundreds of local nonprofits, too. Mazzetti has trained hundreds, if not thousands of production and media students — helping to inspire generations of media professionals who serve in one of Santa Clarita’s most booming industries. Without Mike’s volunteer service, SCVTV wouldn’t be nearly as impactful of an organization as it is today.

Steve Corn

VOLUNTEER IMPACT: Steve joined Rotary in 1991, when his father and longtime Rotarian, Ron, sponsored Steve for membership. Since that time, Steve has supported Rotary fund-raisers such as the July 4 Pancake Breakfast, the Rotary Peach Cobbler Booth at the city’s annual Cowboy Festival, the fund-raising for the Downtown Newhall Clock, and the Veteran’s Food Packaging Event while also serving a Club Service Chair, Secretary, and President. He is also a member of the Newhall Rotary Community Foundation board, and is a member of Rotary International’s Paul Harris Society. He has lent his culinary expertise to Rotary events such as serving as co-chair of the January SCV Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off.

Michael Fisher

VOLUNTEER IMPACT: “In 1987, Mike moved from New Jersey to Santa Clarita with his family. He graduated from California Lutheran University in 1990 with a BS degree in Business Management and raised his son Garrett, as a single father, with the support of his family and friends. Together, they played baseball at Canyon Country Little League for 10 years and were charter members for Boy Scout Troop 2379. In 2011, Mike’s journey to the Board of Directors (BOD) of Samuel Dixon Family Health Center (SDFHC) began after having been introduced to the agency by Ed Bolden, who at the time was on the SDFHC BOD. Like so many in our community, Mike was unable to say no to Mr. Bolden, and volunteered as a member of the BOD. Mike married his wife Jeannette in 2019 and between them they have four children and four grandchildren. Mike, Jeanette, and his close family continue to live in Santa Clarita near each other and feel blessed to be able to do so. They have continued their efforts to give back to the City of Santa Clarita, the community they love, so that others may have the same opportunity.”

Citation:

SCV Man Woman of the Year Organization. (2024, March). 2024 Nominees. Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year. https://www.scvmanwomanoftheyear.org/2023-nominees

Santa Clarita Emblem Club 459

Installation of Officers

Emblem Club 459 President Simone Swanson with Exalted Ruler Glenn Daniel and Esteemed Leading Knight Wayne Edwards
Supreme Emblem Club Installing Officers
Santa Clarita Emblem Club 459 Officers taking their oath of office
Past Supreme President Installing Officer Anita Macheda and Junior Past Supreme President Julie Swaggerty looking on during installation
Supreme Marshal Simone Swanson escorting Exalted Ruler Glenn Daniel and Esteemed Leading Knight Wayne Edwards to the stage
Stella Paladini being installed
Financial Secretary, Past President Patti Chisler being installed
Vice President, Past President Stacy McKenna being installed as husband Jamie McKenna stands in honor
President Simone Swanson being Installed as husband Kelvin Swanson, PDDGER stands in honor
Emblem Club 459 President Simone Swanson being installed by Past Supreme President Anita Macheda
Officers and guests
Officers paying close attention to the charge of their duties
Incoming Elks First Lady Linda Edwards being sworn in as an Officer
Emblem Officers including mother and daughter
Esteemed Leading Knight Wayne Edwards arranging the photo setup
Almost ready!
Let’s take this photo!
Santa Clarita Emblem Club 459 Installation of Officers – Officers, Past Presidents, Future Presidents and Members – Monday, March 18th

March 18, 2024 -Santa Clarita Emblem Club #459 Annual Installation of Officers

On Monday night, March 18, the Santa Clarita Emblem Club #459 conducted their annual Installation of Officers.  19 members stepped up to lead the club into a new year.  Past President of the California, Nevada, Hawaii State Association of Emblem Clubs Simone Swanson, a 4 time Past President of the Santa Clarita Emblem Club was installed for a record 5th time.  Anita Macheda, Past Supreme President conducted the impressive ceremony.  Attending the ceremony were members from many Emblem Clubs throughout Southern California. Past Supreme President Julie Swaggerty, from Arizona, also attended the event. 

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 hosted the event and Exalted Ruler Glenn Daniel, and First Lady Laura took part in the ceremony.  Esteemed Leading Knight Wayne Edwards, Exalted Ruler Elect, was in attendance with his wife Linda being installed as an Officer of the Emblem Club.  California-Hawaii Elks Association Past President Jay Larkins and his First Lady Ginger, a Past President of Emblem Club #459, took part in the evenings festivities.  Elks dignitaries present included Past District Deputies Larry Lousberg and Kelvin Swanson.  Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Elks Lodge Jamie McKenna was also in attendance.  Lancaster Elks Lodge Past Exalted Ruler Bill Brehm also attended the installation.

The event also let the members and guests know that Emblem Club #459 serves the Santa Clarita community by highlighting the 20 plus charities that the Emblem Club donated money and time to support in the Santa Clarita Valley.  It was also highlighted that the club awards four $1,000 scholarships each year. 

Santa Clarita Elks 2379

Community Awards Night

Future Elk Member in 19 12 years
Captain Justin Diez – ER Glenn Daniel
Introduction of LASD Deputy
ER Glenn Daniel – LASD Deputy Randy Austin
LASD Recipient Deputy Daniel Haven – ER Glenn Daniel – Captain Justin Diez
LASD Recipient Deputy Randy Austin – ER Glenn Daniel – Captain Justin Diez
Los Angeles County Fire Department Award Recipient Captain Kevin Garcia – ER Glenn Daniel and Battalion Chief Sprenger
Scholarship Winner $1,000 Ark Buyan – West Ranch H.S. – ER Glenn Daniel – Secretary Ray Broussard, PDDGER Scholarship Chairman
Scholarship Winners the Buyan Family
Scholarship Winner $1,000 Alice Xiang – West Ranch H.S. – ER Glenn Daniel – Secretary Ray Broussard, PDDGER
Scholarship Winners the Xiang Family
CHP Award Recipient – Officer Elijah Latham – ER Glenn and Brian Brown
Senior Center Volunteer Introduction
Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Recipient Beth Merrick – ER Glenn Daniel – Presenter Nikki Cervantes
Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Team
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Award Recipient Ohannes Kandilian, Hospital Pharmacy Manager
ER Glenn Daniel presents Esteemed Leasing Knight Wayne Edwards with the American Heart Association Heartsaver HERO Award
Bingo Volunteers – Front L to R – Teresa Fuchs – Mary Seeder – Lana Aiachi – Katy Tennesen – John Rivetti, DDGER Designate – Back Row L to R – Dave Shearman, Bingo Manager – Marilyn Shearman – Dave Nickeison – Rangel Nacho – Lisa Tennesen – Bob Potter – Larry Finley – John Rivetti, DDGER Designate
ER Glenn Daniel and Community Award Recipients and Scholarship Winners
5 Year Pin Award Recipients – ER Glenn Daniel – Jeanette Fisher, PERL, Lynn Fursman, Rodney Robinson, David Podsadecki
10 Year Service Award Pin Recipients- Victor Monroe – Mark Linderman – Cheryl Gray – Richard Cooper – Teresa Handy – Margaret Rucker – Mike Mazzetti – Craig Raub
15 Year Service Pin recipients – John Cleary – Robert Hahnlein
20 Year Service Pin recipients – Ruben Ramirez – Buddy Byars – David Himmel – Jim Lentini
25 Year Service Pin recipients – Phillip Alfeld – Michael Brandriff, Esteemed Loyal Knight
30 Year Service Award Pin recipients with Esteemed Leading Knight Way Edwards and ER Glenn Daniel
35 Year Service Award Pin recipient and ER Glenn Daniel and Esteemed Leading Knight Wayne Edwards
40 Year Service Award Pin recipient Cliff Busick and ER Glenn Daniel
Past Elks Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 Award Winners present for the ceremony to Honor the new Honorees
2024 Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 Elk of the Year Ed Alvarez – ER Glenn Daniel
Elks Officer of the Year Award recipient- Judy Delaney, PERL, Lodge Treasurer – ER Glenn Daniel
Tall Elk of the Year Award recipients – Frank Webster, PER – Charlie Handy – Mike Mazzetti
Tall Elk of the Year Award recipient – Charlie Handy – ER Glenn Daniel
Tall Elk of the Year Award recipient – Frank Webster, PER – ER Glenn Daniel
Tall Elk of the Year Award recipient – Mike Mazzetti – ER Glenn Daniel
Elks Citizen of the Year Award recipient – Donna Schmidt, PERL – ER Glenn Daniel
Elks Co-Volunteer of the Year Award recipients – Rob and Jill Forsberg- ER Glenn Daniel
Elk Volunteer of the Year – Rob Forsberg – ER Glenn Daniel
Elks Volunteer of the Year Award recipient – Jill Forsberg – ER Glenn Daniel

March 11, 2024 – On Monday March 11 Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 Exalted Ruler Glenn Daniel hosted the 2024 Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 Community and Lodge Awards Night. There were over 150 members and guests in attendance at the Elks Lodge, located on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country.  Honorees included California Highway Patrol Motor Officer Elijah Latham, Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Kevin Garcia, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies Daniel Haven and Randy Austin, Santa Clarita Senior Center Volunteer Beth Merrick and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Head of Pharmacy Ohannes Kandilian.  All of the honorees, and their families and friends, were hosted for dinner, presented plaques marking the occasion, and thanked for their service to the Santa Clarita Valley communities.

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge also awarded $1,000 scholarships to West Rach High School Seniors Alice Xie and Ark Buyan.  These Scholars won the Annual Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest locally, advanced to and won the District Contest, advanced to and won the State Contest and are now competing in the National Contest in Chicago for the top prize awards of $50,000 each. 

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge also honored, and Thanked, the 22 BINGO Volunteers that host bingo players from the community Every Thursday Night and Sunday Afternoon at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge.

The Elks Years of Service Pins, presented to multiple award recipients for their years of membership in the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks of the United States of America, ranged from 5 years to 50 years of service.

The evening was capped by the presentation of plaques, jackets, City of Santa Clarita and County of Los Angeles Commendations for the Volunteers of the Year, Rob and Jill Forsberg, Citizen of the Year Donna Schmidt, Tall Elks of the Year, Mike Mazzetti, Frank Webster, and Charlie Handy, and then the Officer of the Year for the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Judy Delaney.

The nights last award, the highest honor for a member of the Elks Lodge, Elk of the Year was presented to Ed Alvarez.

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 has served the Santa Clarita Valley since 1968 and currently has over 850 members active in our local communities.  To learn more about the ELKS and our programs, go to SCELKS2379.org, CHEA-ELKS.org, or ELKS.org and find out how you can join to make a difference in our communities.

Red Cross Blood Drives At

Santa Clarita Elks 2379 Lodge

March 5, 2024 – The Santa Clarita Elks 2379 lodge hosts Red Cross Blood drives every eight weeks on Tuesday between 10 AM and 4 PM. When you see the signs and Red Cross trucks in the parking lot as you drive by, pop in to Donate. We have friendly volunteers ready to check you in and assist you while you’re on site after your donation of live saving blood.

Please consider joining us for a donation that saves life’s. Our next scheduled events are April 30, 2024, June 25, 2024, August 20, 2024, October 15, 2024, December 10, 2024. Create an account and sign up to schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation at the Red Cross Website.

PER NIGHT we Celebrated the Life of

Harry Pennington PER

and Lodge Santa Clause

February 2, 2024 – PER NIGHT

IN ATTENDANCE: Exalted Ruler – Skip Henke, Past Association President, District Leader – Exalted Ruler 1998-1999, Esteemed Leading Knight – Roger Lowe, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2018-2019, Esteemed Loyal Knight – Mike Fisher, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2022-2023, Esteemed Lecturing Knight – Steve Graham, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2021-2022, Lodge Secretary – Jay Larkins, Past Association President, Past District Deputy – Exalted Ruler 1996-1998, Lodge Treasurer – Tina Jackson, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2016-2017, Lodge Esquire – John Rivetti, Past Association Vice President, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Designate – Exalted Ruler 2015-2016, Lodge Chaplain – Maurice Hamilton, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2017-2018, Lodge inner Guard – Larry Lousberg, Past District Deputy – Exalted Ruler 2000-2001, Lodge Tiler – Kelvin Swanson, Past District Deputy, Exalted Ruler 2001-2002, Lodge Trustees – Ted Olsen, Past Exalted Ruler, CHEA Magazine Editor- Exalted Ruler 2014-2015, Tom Schmidt, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2011-2012

UNABLE TO ATTEND: Ray Broussard,  Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Lodge Secretary – Exalted Ruler 2000-2001, Rick Veiga, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2020-2021, Richard Casaubon, Past Exalted Ruler -Exalted Ruler 2013-2014, Cheryl Laymon, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2010-2011, Gail Dewhurst, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2007-2008, David Arnette, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2002-2003, Sandy Douglas, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 1993-1994, Paul Tyree, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 1990-1991, Gary Keener, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2019-2020, Don Dewhurst, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2005-2006, George Aquilar, Sr. – Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 1990-1991 & 1992-1993, Billie Jo Olson, Past Association Vice President – Exalted Ruler, Jeffrey Brown, Past Association Vice President – Exalted Ruler 1997-1998, Ken Song, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2004-2005, Frank Webster, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2003-2004, Jim Johnson, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2006-2007, Lodge Organist – Julie Whitman, Past Exalted Ruler – Exalted Ruler 2012-2013

January Fundraiser

February, 11, 2024 – Elks have fun at a Fundraiser. Seems there was also a very good football game going on that day!

The Santa Clarita

Purple Pig Fundraiser

“Don’t go Bacon my heart!🎵”
Elton John? Nope just a happy Purple Pig kinda guy!💜
Is Elton John in disguise?
Purple Pig ready to RACE
Purple Pig ready to RACE, let the dice fly
The Race is ON
See the dice fly
#6 Pulling ahead
See the dice flying more
Rolling
Rolling
Who is gRollingoing to be advancing?
Marshall Piggy Smalls in the house and on the lookout for a “ham-bush”🤣
Dice fly and fly
WE Have a Winner
Placing fundraising bet
Race Committee
For the Winners
“Please Wayne! I want to say something! Can I please have the mic? You’re always ‘hogging’ the mic!”
“The Purple Pig King (aka ER Glenn Daniel) looks on as he ponders and realizes, “Who am I about to leave in charge for next year??”
Can you hear me now?
Hamming it UP

January 27, 2024 The Santa Clarita Purple Pig Fundraiser was a great success. The Emcee Wayne Edwards was in high form and kept he “Racing for Children with Disabilities” fundraiser moving forward. Everyone was having a great time and the Dice were rolling, rolling, rolling, keep those Purple Pigs moving Raw h

Totally Awesome 80’s

New Year Eve

Casino Night

December 31, 2023: What a party! Food, dancing, fundraising gaming, beverages, all the ingredients for a fun time. With a little added atmosphere provided by the fireplace. The TVs were all on keeping track of New Year’s celebrations around the country.

DJ Greg did an outstanding job keeping the evening alive with his music and commentary as the night progressed. Great job from the kitchen crew making sure the buffet table was full throughout the evening. And as always, the bar staff was phenomenal serving up the best drinks.

The lodge Trustees wish to thank the lodge organizations and all the individual members for their prize donations. They were all amazing. 

Your lodge Trustees thank everyone who attended as well as everyone who helped in any way, to make the party a success. 

Looking forward to next year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 from your lodge 2379 Trustees!

Mission complete for annual Angel Tree Project

Supervisor PDDGER Swanson seating on delivery
Wayne discussing Elks Care and Elks Share
Office full of gifts for entire families adopted by Elks Lodge 2379
Crew #2 part way unloaded
Left to Right – PAP Jay Larkins, Emblem 459 President, Emblem Past State President Simone Swanson, PER Steve Graham, Esteemed Leading Knight Wayne Edwards, Past First Lady Nanci Webster, Chairwoman Stacy McKenna, Future First Lady Linda Edwards, PDDGER Kelvin Swanson

December 11, 2023: Santa Clarita Elk #2379 as the completion of our Angel Tree Project that has benefited for 30+ years families from the Canyon Country and Palmdale offices of the Child and Family Center. This annual event delivers gifts for 30 families to both offices of the Child and Family Center.  The lodge adopted and raised money for 30 families, close to 150 children and adults will have a blessed celebration thanks to Elks # 2379 and Emblem Club #459 !

Santa and Mrs. Clause

Visit Santa Clarita

Elks Lodge 2379

Gifts for all ages donated by Elks Lodge 2379
Santa & Mrs Clause @ Elks Lodge 2379
30 kids and their families kicking off the holidays at Elks Lodge 2379
Little kids
With mom taking the photos
Smiles and gifts
Santa keeping an eye on the Big Kids too
Exalted Ruler, First Lady and Granddaughter
Past Association President Jay Larkins asking for a Great 2024 for the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge
Santa’s Helpers
Is that CHEA Magazine Editor Ted Olsen IN THE PHOTO?

December 10, 2023: Santa Clause (PER Harry Pennington) Mrs. Clause (Simone Swanson) visited the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 after Sunday Breakfast. Santa’s Helpers have everything ready for Santa and Mrs. Clause to greet and present toys and gifts provided by the Lodge. Some thirty children and their parents and grandparents enjoyed time visiting with the Clause’s.

SCV Young Marines Awards

Exalter Ruler Glenn Daniel with SCV Young Marines
ER Glenn Daniel, Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant Anthony T. Eslao, Co-Chairs Veterans Committee PERL Jeanette Fisher, Dale Turner

December 9, 2023: Santa Clarita Elks Exalter Ruler Glenn Daniel, Co-Chairs Veterans Committee PERL Jeanette Fisher, Dale Turner attended the SCV Young Marines Awards Dinner

The award today was presented to Santa Clarita Young Marine,  Gunnery Sergeant Anthony T. Eslao.

The award is called the “Sergeant Charles F. Meter Award”.  Named after our 20th President who served in 2013. He was the first President to die in office after serving 11 months and three days.  He expanded our support to the SCV Young Marines providing  funds to families who could not afford the $500 to get their son or daughter into the program. 

The Award not only recognizes the Young Marine who has distinguished themselve but also honors the memory of Charlie Meter.

Thanks again for all your support and helping us to show a strong working relationship between the Santa Claita Elks 2379 and the Los Angeles County Chapter,  Association of Marines and Fleet Marine Force  Corpsman.

Dale Turner

Santa Clarita Elks 2379 Veterans Center Donation

November 15, 2023: Santa Clarita Elks # 2379 Veterans Committee delivered sweatshirt, sweatpants, $1000 in $25 gift cards, paperbacks book, and more were delivered to the VA Sepulveda care facility. The donations were headed up by Jeannette our Veterans Committee Chair. Also present were PER Julie Whitman, PERL Nancy Webster, and PER Mike Fisher.

Santa Clarita Elks Crab Fest 2023

How it begins, Three kettles going
ER Glenn Daniel and First Lady Laura Daniel
Chaplain Danise Davis with her next bite.
Jim Lentini and Emblem President Simone Swanson
PER Ken Song & First Lady Mary enjoying
Bruce and Chris Amer showing how it is done
Have some more Crab
Veterans from all branches enjoying on Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2023: On Veteran’s Day 2023 the Santa Clarita Elks 2379 hosted a Fundraising Crab Fest. There were 190 people in attendance for this favorite event. We enjoyed the company of those in attendance and everyone had “All the Crab They Could Eat”.

2023 Hoop Shoot

Volunteers

November 11, 2023: Great morning on November 11 at Canyon Country Community Center for this year’s Hoop Shoot. Jamie McKenna and over 20 volunteers made for another successful event. The best shooter made 22 out of 25 free-throws!

Last Round of 2023 for One Under Golf Club a Success

On October 26th, 2023 Twenty Eight golfers participated in the last scheduled Golf Outing at Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills. This was the largest golf outing to date for the club lead by Leading Knight Wayne Edwards. Most where able to stay and enjoy the company of fellow Elks with common interests. In calendar year 2023 the One Under Golf Club (Defined as One Under a Tree, One Under Water, etc.) has contributed $548 towards the CHEMPI (California/Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. AKA Purple Pig) project to provide help for children with disabilities. Find out more about the Purple Pig by visiting the link in this article.

Veterans Luncheon

The Veterans
The Ceremony
The Delicious Food
Our Veterans Committee Leadership

On Saturday 7 October , 2023 the Lodge Veterans Committee hosted a Veterans Luncheon to benefit all attending Veterans’. The event was catered by Committee Chairperson Jeannette Fishers daughter Victoria. The ceremonies during the event included the Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, and trumpet music presented by Committee Co-Chairman Dale Turner. USMC MSgt, retired Philip Olivero presented a heartfelt speech to all in attendance about what our Military’s role in the history of our nation, and how Veterans are apart of that, including the challenges we face while in service and after our active service ends. The role we have played and continue to play to the nation and future. We were disappointed that our special guest, those living in Veteran Housing, and in the care of Sepulveda VA could not attend in the number expected due to transportation issues. Please visit the Veterans Committee Page for meeting times and dates, and special events. Currently we have a link to 2024 Pin-Up for Vets Calendars featuring our Inner Guard Ilia Piedra.

Elks National Fund

Breakfast Fundraiser

On Sunday October 1, 2023 the Lodge hosted a Elks National Fund (ENF) fundraising breakfast. There where 60 members and guests that attended and raised $600 for the Lodge’s ENF account. This money is donated to the Grand Lodge and is returned in the form of Grants for Hoopshoot, scholarships, Veterans Events, and much more.

Taco Squad & Friends

Celebrates Kay’s Birthday

On Tuesday night, September 26th, the Santa Clarita Elks members and friends,  joined the Taco Squad in celebrating Kay Easley’s 85th Birthday.  Kitchen Chairwoman Missy Handy arranged to surprise Kay with a cake and brownies by Lee Urqhart, and a card signed by many of the members that spend a lot of time with Kay each week.  It was a fun special night for the lady that means so much to our lodge.  Kay’s daughter Katherine, and her husband, made their first surprise visit to the lodge to help celebrate.  Thank You Kay! Happy Birthday!

Car & Bike Show

Chili Cook-Off

Kirk Lee Best Paint
Jeff Argazoff Best Bike Runner Up
Todd Towne Best Bike in Show
Richard Seeder Mayor’s Choice
Steve Kaplan Best Low Rider
Karen Asellano Best Classic Car
Dan Seeder Best Hot Rod
Gary McDonald Best Paint
Jerry Salinas Best Engine
Randy Ammerman Best Truck
Chris Lerma Most Likely to be Pulled Over
K. J. Miller Best Car in Show
Mayor’s Choice
Hot Dog Team
Boutique
Boutique
Bake Sale
Chili Cook-Off

Labor Day Potluck

Labor Day 2023 Potluck was a good turnout. The Lodge Barbeque Team prepared Tri-tip, Chicken, and Pork Ribs. Members brought their favorite dishes and desserts. Before we dined there was a prayer and flag salute.

Santa Clarita Elks 2379 support Family Fun Night, at the Santa Clarita Child & Family Center.

Supplies that went into each backpack
15 Volunteers packing backpacks
Supplies ready to be packed
Once Delivered
Wall of Honor at Child & Family Center
Santa Clarita Elks long time supporter
Stacy with VP Cheryl Jones at Child & Family Center
Nikki Buckstead
Stacy McKenna, Nikki Buckstead CEO, ER Glenn Daniel, Frist Lady Laura Daniel
Volunteers setting up for the Meal.
Frank Webster on Grill Duty

A Beacon Grant was used to host the annual Family Fun Night, at the Santa Clarita Child & Family Center. Earlier in the day members under the direction of Elks Member Stacy McKenna prepared 300 backpacks filled by Elk members with School Supplies. The Elks lodge provided and prepared dinner for the participates.

Ritual Team Makes the Final Four and will perform on Monday July 3rd.

7/2/23 All teams have completed the first round of the 2023 Grand Lodge Ritualistic Contest. The final four by scores are as follows. (Unofficial based of photo)

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Ohio Kenton #157

California Santa Clarita #2379

New Jersey Lake Hopatcong #782

New York Carthage #1762

98.2560

97.7330

97.7114

97.1461

Ritual Team has arrived at Grand Lodge, Minneapolis

The Ritual Team preparing to break bread at pub with family and a couple of friends too! Practice in the morning! Wow that Candidate is pretty quick on his feet.

Competition Schedule
Team right after a 97.7 at Grand Lodge
In the Race with three team to perform.

Thank you Mary Tyler Moore show! Past CHEA President Jay Larkins found this statue of Mary Taylor Moore near their accommodations. Also a photo of the Ritual Competition Schedule prior to performances. Santa Clarita Elks 2379 scheduled to perform at 3 PM on July 1, 2023.

7/1/23 Update. Our Team right after scoring a 97.7 at Grand Lodge. At time of results second with three to go. More updates tomorrow.

Metropolitan District ER/Knights Association meeting Hosted by Santa Clarita on 6/25/23

Santa Clarita ER Glenn Daniel leads the Metropolitan District ER/Knights Association meeting on Sunday morning 6/25/23.

ENF Fundraiser in Lancaster

On Saturday June 24, 2023 we gathered at Bravery Brewing Co. in Lancaster for a late lunch before attending the Pecos League Baseball Game at The Hanger in Lancaster. The Lancaster Sound Breakers hosted the Vallejo Seaweed. The Sound Breakers were the victorious, scoring 4 to 3. The purpose was to raise funds for the Elks National Foundation (ENF) by selling tickets online. We sold 34 tickets to the baseball game, with proceeds going to the ENF. A great time was had by all those that attended. Thanks for attending Lodge Adviser and Metro District Leader Greg Peale and wife Charlene, Burbank ER Naomi Roman, PER Anthony Roman, Santa Clarita PER Steve Graham (ENF Chairman) and First Lady Lauren, Treasurer Judy Delaney, Chaplain Danise Davis, Webmaster Michael Angulo and wife Kathleen celebrating their twenty ninth Anniversary, and many other members.

Father’s Day Breakfast

Lots of Dad’s and Volunteers at the Lodge for Father’s Day 2023. Many smiling faces helped make it a special day for the Father’s in attendance.

Flag Day Ceremony and Retirement


CHEA President & First Lady Ted & Jeanie Talbot
AVP Lady Sharron Robinson & AVP Rudy Lujano
Ritual team with President, First Lady and CHEA Champions Trophy
Flag response by Inner Guard Ilia Piedra
Elks officers, Scouts and Young Marines and President and First Lady
CHEA President Ted Talbot
CHEA First Lady Jeannie Talbot
Chris V on Hot Dogs

On Jun 9, 2023 the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 performed the Flag Day Ceremony that includes a procession of the many flags of our nation that resulted on our Stars and Stripes. See in the photo library all the people and activity needed to properly retire Our Flag.

Left to right: Exalted Ruler Glenn Daniel, Santa Clarita First Lady Laura Daniel, PSP/DL Skip Henke, CHEA Past First Lady Karen Henke, AVP Rudy Lujano, AVP Lady Sharron Robinson, CHEA First Lady Jeanie Talbot, CHEA President Ted Talbot, PSP/PGT Hugh Scanlon, Past CHEA First Lady Dale Scanlon, Past CHEA First Lady, Ginger Larkins, Past CHEA President Jay Larkins

Memorial Day Flag Planting Event

And Memorial Day Celebration

ER Glenn Daniel USMC Salute at Memorial Day Ceremony
Keynote Speaker Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) Bill Hutton
Memorial Day Ceremony Flyonver
Santa Clarita Elks First Lady Laura Daniel, Exalted Ruler Glenn Daniel, Emblem 459 President Simone Swanson, Past President California, Hawaii, Nevada State Association of Emblem Clubs
PSP Jay Larkins and Past Mayor Bob Keller, President SCV Veterans Committee
PSP Jay Larkins and Congressman Mike Garcia, US Navy Veteran
Elks 2379 Members listed
Elks 2379 Members listed

Saturday prior to Memorial Day Elks Lodge 2379 volunteers prepare Hot Dogs, Chips, cookies, soda, and water for all the volunteers that place flags for all the Veterans interred at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary. Here are some photos of the volunteers from the Elks Lodge, the participants in the flag placing ceremony, and winners of Hoop Shoot basketballs, and recipients of Elks Drug Awareness Program pamphlets.

Memorial Day Ceremony photos added to this gallery.

CHEA Winning Ritual Team Santa Clarita Elks 2379

Our Officers competed in the Ritual Finals on Friday 5/19/2023 at the CHEA State Convention. They had the highest score as shown above in the Division round to move into the Finals. It was learned Saturday 5/20/2023 that they won the finals and now moving forward to Minneapolis for Grand Lodge.

Our team had five All State performers, Glenn Daniel, Exalted Ruler, Wayne Edward, Leading Knight, Scott Bickle, Lecturing Knight, Jay Larkins, Esquire, Ilia Piedra, Inner Guard.

Well done Corp of Officers 2023-2024 lead by Glenn Daniel, Exalted Ruler. Click to see the Corp of Officers

On Saturday 6/24/2023 the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 will be gathering for a pregame tailgate at Bravery Brewery that will offer pizzas, charcuterie and craft beers at 3 PM. Moving to The Hanger in Lancaster for a 6:35 PM start to watch the Vallejo Seaweed being hosted by the Lancaster Sound Breakers. Tickets are $10 each and proceeds will benefit the ENF. Click ticket site above and “Add to Cart” Ticket sales require PayPal account to complete the purchase. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Steve Graham. His phone number will be included in an email blast from Ted Olson. See you there.

Mother’s Day Brunch 2023

Santa Clarita Elks 2379 Ritual Team Winners

Santa Clarita Elks 2379 Ritual Team wins Metro District competition at Burbank Elks 1497 with outstanding performance on 29 April 2023. (Photo taken on March 22, 2023 at Santa Clarita Elks 2379 , Installation of Officers) Click to see the Corp of Officers

2023-2024 Corp of Officers
2023-2024 Ritual Team
Teams Special Citation