Heppner Elks Lodge #358...

 

Purpose: To provide charitable activities for the youth and physically handicapped, a student scholarship, Boy Scouts of America, Meadowood Springs Speech Camp, The Elks Eye Clinic, and sports activities. Elks provides numerous social and community programs.

Accomplishments: Instituted in 1897, the Elks expend approximately $25,000 annually for charity and community activities, operate the rodeo snack shacks, and participate in St. Pat's Weekend and in Town and Country. They support a drug awareness program and an Americanism poster contest and collect hides in support of the veterans.

Meeting Frequency: Thursday night. (Dining is available on Friday and Saturday)

Location: 142 Main Street

Dues: $75/yr.

Size of Local Organization: approximately 650, plus Lady volunteers

Membership requirements: 21 years of age, sponsored by member

Contact Person and Telephone #:

Anthony Clement 989-8570

Tom Wolff, 676-5114