by Andy Costello
The Mission Viejo Saddleback Elks Lodge #2444 recently held it’s first “FUN” Bingo intended to introduce the program to new players or players who might be a bit intimidated by the regular Wednesday night crowd. Don’t own your own dobbers, or have a lucky chair? No problem here, the Bingo Staff was happy to supply 3 hours of fun, education, and training to the 82 participants. Lots of discounts and incentives were offered, so many played for free! Through the double than normal kitchen and bar volume, tips, and additional donations, almost $700 was raised for the Elk’s National Foundation Fund which benefits many in our local community.
The Elk’s next “FUN” Bingo is coming up on Sunday June 26. We hope to see you there. The Bingo team would like to thank the Members and Guests that attended and donated – they are welcoming any ideas for imaginative discounts and incentives to make this soon-to-be regular event even more successful.
The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating over 50 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 8 lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 152-year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks Share”.
For information regarding Elks programs or Elks membership, call 949 830-3557.
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