The Dalles Emblem Club #406 was instituted and
installed on November 9th, 1964.
There were 100 charter members.
In 1969 they gave their first scholarship to D.H.S. Senior, it was
for $100.00. A Few years later they were able to give $300.00 to both
The Dalles High School and Wahtonka High School senior. Now they give
a $500.00 scholarship to both schools. They also give to the Literacy
program at the C.G.C.C.
At the Supreme Emblem Club they donate to the scholarship fund and
the disaster fund. At the State level they give to the scholarship
fund and the "Pot of Gold" which is prosthesis for needy
women. Locally they donate to the Senior Center, Care-A-Van, Senior
Bus, the restoration of the Civic Auditorium, helped with the
lighting at St. Peter's Landmark and give a campership to a 4-H and
Special Olympics. They have also given Teddy Bears to both the City
Police and County for their "Hug A Bear" program.
Each year the Sunday after Thanksgiving they collect canned goods
for the Elks Christmas Basket program, and give monetary gifts to be
used as they deem necessary.
The money earned for all of these projects is derived from Sunday
Bingo, held every Sunday except during the months of July and August.
The Emblem Club on many occasions makes contributions and assists
the Elks Lodge in many ways.
The
Dalles Elks Lodge #303
