So long as there are Veterans, Elks will never forget!
Welcome to Sacramento Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #6 (B.P.O.E. #6). We have proudly served the capital city of the Golden State for more than one hundred fifteen years. With a membership of over 740, our lodge is dedicated to the betterment of our community through our charitable endeavors. Thanks to our members' volunteer efforts, we generate funds to help in a multitude of local and national programs.
Memorial Day Observance 2011:
A Memorial Day Ceremony at Sacramento ELKS Lodge #6 recognized and honored all Veterans and paid special tribute to those classified as Prisoners of War and Missing in Action [POW / MIA]. Performance of the Ritual was a collaborative effort by members of SMCL Det 023, Young Marines Det 023 and Folsom MCL Det 940. YM's, LCpl Chavez led attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and MSGT Alexander concluded the program with TAPS.

Pictured left to right:
YM MSGT Alexander SYM Det #023
E.R. Lona Taggart
CPL Tseng / USMC Reserve / MTM CO. 4TH MIT BN 4TH MLG
Senior Vice Commandant SMCL Det #023
YM CPL Eastham SYM Det #023
YM PFC Wardell [little guy] SYM Det #023
XO Nelson SYM Det #023
RECRUIT Wardell [Danielle]
Sacramento Marine Corps League Detachment #023:
Elks Lodge No. 6 officers welcome Sacramento Marine Corps League Detachment #023 aboard their new "barracks" where monthly meetings will be held. The Sacramento Marine Corps League Detachment #023 has a new home, or "barracks" at Elks Lodge No. 6 in the Pocket area. Their Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Pictured with the veterans are, left to right, PSP John Carvalho, NCD Veteran's Service Committee Chair Jim Wash, DDGER Gerry Landreth Brusato, ER Lona Taggart, PER Ron Brusato, Commandant James Mead, Sr. Vice Commandant Bob Edwards and Pistol Team Coach Bob Huddleston.
Sacramento Six Flag Dedication:
Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 officially dedicated their new Elks 6 flag in a special Flag pole and Blue Star and Gold Star Memorial Garden ceremony on Sunday, March 1, 2009, with Louis J. Grillo, Past Grand Exalted Ruler, as guest speaker. He told the Sacramento Elks "...Your Lodge can truly be proud of its Memorial Garden and new Elks No. 6 Flag. It is a constant reminder of the dedication that the Elks of Sacramento No. 6 Lodge have to our order and to the men and women that serve in the Armed Forces."
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