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Huntington Beach Elks Veterans Services

 

by: Alex Benedettini & Don Stewart
Published: September 9, 2024

 

A new look for the Huntington Beach Elks Trailer

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH...The Veterans Services at the Huntington Beach Lodge has been blessed with many volunteers; however, they are always looking for more people and all are welcome.

We typically meet the third Monday of the month at 6PM in the Lodge. The meeting is always less than an hour long. There are at least six barbecues and meals at Veteran’s housing facilities throughout the year.We also host Bingo at the VA hospital once a month and provide food and clothing at a social event at the VA hospital once a month and we provide holiday meals such as Thanksgiving.

Several members at one of their events

 

In addition, we work with the local bases and posts to provide refreshments for reservists and active-duty military members. We support Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Los Alamitos Joint Training Center, and the LA Coast Guard Station.

This August we provided our support for the second annual family day at Mile Square Park. This fall we are providing gifts via our third annual Adopt a Ship Program.

This month our donated trailer was wrapped with the lodge name and insignias from all branches of the military. Jason German provided it to the Veterans Services for the cost of material and donated his labor. A big shoutout to Jason for providing this to show off the Veterans Services from our Lodge. It will be a symbol of pride for many years. Photos:HB Elks