Elks Mail 794 Feb 17, 2025

Week of February 17

Election of Officers
Election of officers for 2025-2026 takes place each year in February. This year, the first round of nominations occurred at the lodge meeting on Tuesday, February 4. The second and final round was Tuesday, February 11. Elections will be on Tuesday, February 18. Offices up for election are esteemed leading knight, and first year trustee. Be sure to come and make your voice heard and vote!

2025 - 2026 Dues
Dues statements for the upcoming Elk Year 2025/2026 will be arriving the first week of February. Members can pay with a check by mail, at the lodge, or using the My Elks app
 Due by April 1, 2025

Volunteer for the CHEA Convention
Volunteers are sought for the upcoming CHEA (California Hawaii Elks Association) convention in Anaheim, May 7-10, 2025.

To volunteer, click HERE

Date

Time

Event

Monday Feb 17

2 PM - 3 PM

Charity Committee Meeting

Monday Feb 17

6:15 PM - 10 PM

Monday Night BINGO
Grand Ballroom
Enter thru the Patio

Tuesday, Feb 18

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Call for Reservations

Special Buffet

Tuesday Feb 18

5 PM - 6 PM

Trustee Meeting

Tuesday Feb 18

7:30 PM - 9 PM

Lodge Meeting
Elections

Wednesday, Feb 19

4:30 PM - 8 PM
Call for Reservations

Pasta Night
Create your own pasta menu
The McCalla Lounge

Wednesday, Feb 19

6:30 PM - 9 PM

Trivia Night
Bring a group, and test your knowledge

Thursday, Feb 20

4:30 PM - 8 PM
Call for Reservations

All American Dinner
menu
The McCalla Lounge

Thursday Feb 20

6 PM - 10 PM

Karaoke Night
The McCalla Lounge

Friday Feb 21

6 PM - 11:30 PM

Five Star Band
more info

Saturday Feb 22

9 AM - 12 PM
Call for Reservations

Pancake Breakfast
The McCalla Lounge

Saturday Feb 22

7 PM - 10 PM

Saturday Karaoke
more info

Sunday, Feb 23

9 AM - 12 PM

Sunday Breakfast Buffet
The McCalla Lounge

Sat, Mar 15 Once again, the Southland's most acclaimed Irish band, THE FENIANS, are coming to the Santa Ana Elks Lodge to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Doors open at 5:15 pm and the buffet begins at 6:00 pm with up country salad, Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, boiled potatoes, Jameson chicken, shepherd's pie and fried fish, plus cookies and brownies for dessert. Also offered will be a selection of Irish beers: Guinness Stout, Harp Lager and Smithwick's Red Ale plus Shillelagh shooters, Irish whiskeys and delicious ciders. Then the Fenians take the stage for an evening of Irish shenanigans and dancing! Cost is $45 per person, but we only have room for 280 in the Grand Ballroom and an additional 210 in the McCalla Lounge, so get your tickets ASAP to secure you spot for OC's best St. Paddy's Day Party! Call 714-547-7794. More Info

Sat, Mar 29 Forever Young Scholarship Fundraiser

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the SA Elks Scholarship '80s-themed Fundraising Dinner/Dance FOREVER YOUNG featuring the band '80s DAZE! Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, prizes, and more! Watch for more details!
Call 714-547-7794. More Info

Find your perfect fit.
Camping, football, scholarship… We have it all.
Click on over to the new Committee page, and join others in community and service.

  • Feed the Pig. Our purple pig committee has been busy fundraising for Percy. How can I help? you might ask, Well, You can set up a recurring monthly donation, just click Feed the Pig and it will take you to a page to set up a recurring donation, in any amount that you would like. Read more about it in the latest Elkhorn.

  • MNF committee, 

    • Committee Meeting: the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM

  • Veterans Committee

    • Committee meeting, the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6 PM

    • District Stand down preparation

  • Nomads upcoming events

    • Committee meeting: the 4th Thursday of the Month at 6 PM

    • 2025 OUTINGS

      • February 6-9: Indio Elks Lodge, hosted by Tom and Tina Wyatt

      • March 28-30: Chula Vista Elks Lodge, hosted by the famous comedy team of Isabelle and Eric Kaminsky

      • April: Yucaipa Regional Park. Joyce checking on details.

      • May: Date to be determined. Vista Elks Lodge hosted by Chuck and Paula Goetz

      • May 29 to June 1: 81st Santa Maria Elks Rodeo

      • October: 57th Annual CHEMPI Rally for the Purple Pig, Golden Palms RV Resort, Hemet

  • It’s Scholarship Season. You can find out what is available here.

  • Public Relations Committee

    • Committee meeting: the 2nd Monday of the Month at noon

    • Are you interested in communication, writing, editing, graphics, photography? Then the PR committee is interested in you! If you would like to join us, send an email to [email protected] to see how you can help.

    To find out about all our Committees head over to the website, here

The February Elkhorn is out. You can read the online version here

Past issues of the Elkhorn and links to our social media pages can be found in the News section of the website.

Santa Ana Elk Lodge #794

1751 S. Elk Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92707 • (714) 547-7794

Lodge Hours
Closed Monday
Tues. - Fri., 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am-11:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Food Service Hours
Closed Monday
Tuesday, 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Wed thru Fri. 11:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Lounge Hours*
Closed Monday
Tues-Th 11:00am-11:00 pm
Friday, 11:00 am-1:00 am
Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 am
Sun, 9:00 am-3:00 pm 
*Closing hours  may vary depending on attendance