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OFF PAGE ONE Wednesday, April 12, 2017 East Oregonian Page 11A ELKS: At its peak had more than 3,000 members, now claims about 250 “Fraternal organiza- tions are just not the way people join (together) anymore.” Continued from 1A oversee the Pendleton Elks’ remaining assets for the next five years while they decide how to proceed. Blanc said the trustees’ imme- diate goal is to sell the Third Street building and find a smaller facility to act as a new headquarters for the lodge’s dwindling membership. When the Pendleton Elks moved into the Third Street building in the mid-1950s, it was to accommodate a growing group of members. Blanc said the Elks were established in Pendleton in 1902, its original lodge located in the Brown Building at 110 S.W. Court Ave. At its peak, Blanc said the Pendleton Elks claimed more than 3,000 members, an especially large figure considering that the fraternal order only admitted men for much of its history. The Elks now claims about 250 members, a group that is too — Larry Blanc, Pendleton Elks’ esteemed leading knight and public relations coordinator Staff photo by E.J. Harris Pendleton Police SWAT team members with Hermiston Police and Umatilla County Sheriffs department officers enter the front door of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks building while training Tuesday in Pendleton. small to maintain the property that inhabits more than half a city block. Blanc said the decline in membership has been the most pronounced in the past decade as older members pass away and younger residents flock to other types of civic organizations like Buck Boosters. “Fraternal organizations are just not the way people join (together) anymore,” he said. The Elks is far from the only club that’s been affected by this trend — Blanc pointed to similar organizations like the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, better known as the Jaycees, that have gone defunct in Pendleton. The trustees are sending out letters to Pendleton Elks members that will update them on the current situation and advise them on other nearby Elks lodges they can attend. Blanc lamented that the Pend- leton Elks would have to suspend their charitable offerings, which includes student scholarships and veteran services. John Cook, the Pendleton Elks’ exalted ruler, said the national organization can provide an exten- sion on their charter if the Lodge No. 288 hasn’t sold the Third Street building and settled into a new home within five years. If the Pendleton Elks ultimately can’t find a way to move forward, Cook said the national organi- zation will absorb its remaining assets. Although the old lodge won’t host any Elks dinners or meetings in the near future, that doesn’t mean it’s going completely unused — the Pendleton Police Depart- ment conducted SWAT training in the building Tuesday. ——— Contact Antonio Sierra at asierra@eastoregonian.com or 541-966-0836. PO BOX 1 • 101 Olson Rd • Boardman, OR 97818 • 541-481-3014 www.boardmanchamber.org • email: info@boardmanchamber.org MONTHLY LUNCHEON Wed • APRIL 19, 2017 12:00 pm. To 1:00 p.m. Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone St Boardman OR GUEST SPEAKERS Scott Green - Recreational Director of BOARDMAN SENIOR CENTER MENU FOR APRIL 2017 2017 ANNUAL FROSTBITE GOLF TOURNAMENT ALL ARE WELCOME SENIORS 55 AND UP $4.OO 54 AND UNDER $5.00 Saturday, April 1st was a busy day at the Willow Run Golf Course in Boardman. THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH - BIRTHDAY DINNER • Pork Loin • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy • Veggie Medley • Rolls • Layer Salad • Cake & Ice Cream Boardman Park and Recreation District TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH Mike Wilson of Westby Associates • Chili Burgers • Chips & Spinach • Cottage Cheese • Pineapple Upside Down Cake Scott Green and Mike Wilson will be sharing the most current updates of the Boardman Pool and Rec Center. Come and learn about all of the great services this rec center will provide for Boardman residents and visitors alike. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19TH - SPAGHETTI DINNER Caterer: GG Smokehouse and Catering Pulled Pork sandwiches, side, home made dessert 5:00-7:30pm – Adult $6.50, 12 & under $3.00 • Spaghetti w/ meat sauce • Garlic Bread • Salad • Coffee, Juice or Milk • Dessert THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH • Baked Chicken & Seasoned Potatoes • Corn & Sauerkraut Salad • Bread & Butter • Dessert TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH • Calico Beans • Corn Bread • Green Salad • Dessert Cost: 12:00 Per Person THURSDAY APRIL 27TH RSVP by Monday • April 17, 2017 541.481.3014 or info@boardmanchamber.org • Country Ribs • Augratin Potatoes • Cole Slaw & Garlic Bread • Dessert *Menu subject to change upon availability of ingredients 1ST PLACE LOW GROSS 1ST LOW NET Andrew Stone • Matt Shelton • Chris Stone • Mike Shelton Clint Neville • Dave Pedro • Paul French • Travis Hyder A total of 76 golfers pre-registered and were prepared for the typical “frostbite” temperatures, however the weather took advantage of our tournament’s date of April 1st. Mild temperatures and just enough wind to challenge a few made the day even more enjoyable. During the tournament, golfers competed with one another on challenges such as “Closest to the pin”, “Yellow ball” and “Longest Drive” and an opportunity to win $10,000 at the “hole in one challenge”. Judy Scott’s Chuckwagon catered a lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, beans, and homemade fruit cocktail cake, for all to enjoy. As the tournament was nearing an end, golfers could gather up raffle prizes that were donated by various businesses. Hearty congratulations for the winning teams and participants to the challenges Men’s Longest Drive - Trevor Smith Women’s Longest Drive - Pam Punches-Thompson Closest to the Pin - Ray Michaels Pepsi-Pendleton Bottling Company - 2nd place lowest net Travis Hyder, Dave Pedro, Paul French, Clint Nevills - 1st place gross net Andrew Stone, Mike Shelton, Matt Shelton, Chris Stone Boardman Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Willow Run Golf Course for allowing this tournament to take place every year. Thank you also to the outstanding participants, Judy Scott Chuckwagon, Jackie McCauley and the 2017 Frostbite Golf Tournaments sponsors and raffle prize donors. Premier Sponsors: Loves Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. 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