Jr. Elk Herd #473

11/25/2025

Sock & Toboggan Drive!!!

12/26/2024

Junior Elk Herd #473 is now actively seeking young men to join our program! The Herd provides a safe and supportive space for young Black men to connect and socialize with peers who share similar experiences. It also offers access to great role models and numerous community service opportunities to help build strong character and leadership skills.

We are currently accepting applicants between the ages of 13 and 18. Open enrollment runs from December 26th to January 26th, so don’t miss this chance to join an inspiring and empowering program!

If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Larry Woods at 870-814-6855 or Christopher Hymes at 870-310-1785. We look forward to welcoming you to the Herd!

08/25/2024

Attention!! El Dorado and the surrounding areas!

The Jr. Elk Heard #473 will host an interest meeting tomorrow at 4:30 at Gusher Lodge 1525 East 19th St. This meeting is for all African American males ages 13-18 who would like to be apart of a positive,impactful, organization that is designed to help young men strive to be brothers and productive citizens. If your son would like to attend this interest meeting please come to the Elks Lodge at 5:30 PM, Sunday August 25th, 2024. For more information contact Larry Woods at 870-814-6855 or Chris Hines at 870-310-1785. Young men of genius, class, and style. Wm Jerome RobinsonChristopher HymesJack L RussellElla GillBarbara D Lovett JacksonKesha LeeVeronica Smith-CreerMayor SunshineJaKhin PayneShadarious Plummer

01/15/2024

Junior Elk Herd #473 is now actively searching for young men to join our program. The Herd offers a safe space for young black men to converse and socialize with others that look like them, as well as providing great role models and plenty of community service opportunities to build their characters. We’re accepting those between the ages of 13 and 18. If this program has piqued your interest, please contact Larry Woods at 870-814-6855 or Christopher Hymes at 870-310-1785 for more details.

11/24/2023

The Junior Elk Herd #473 will be holding our Christmas charity event this Sunday. This year, our brothers have decided to host a toy drive, in order to help give as many children as possible the Merry Christmas they deserve. The drop off box will be available December 10th, from noon to 4pm at the Gusher Lodge, 1525 east 19th street in El Dorado, Arkansas. The toys we are searching for are action figures, dolls, playing or uno cards, board games, toy cars, coloring & activity books, art books, etc. We appreciate your cooperation and donations, and look forward to the day we get to finally give these toys to those in need. We hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season, and hope you all will help us brighten this time of year for children in need.

10/27/2023

The last day to purchase a ticket for the Jr. Elk Herd #473 fish plate fundraiser is Monday, October 30, 2023. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Please contact any member of Jr. Elk Heard #473, Larry Peewee Woods or myself to purchase a ticket.

03/09/2023

02/26/2023

Join us today for our live discussion on Gun Violence in the Black Community at 4PM on Facebook Live or in person at New Olive Branch Baptist Church!

02/20/2023

The Jr elk herd #473 will be hosting a live presentation on the gun violence in the black community Sunday February 26 at 4pm at the New Olive Branch Church 1548 North Roselawn, Eugene J Farley Sr Pastor. We encourage the public to come and support this event and if you cannot come in person please tune in on the Jr Elk Herd page where the presentation will be live streamed. It will be hosted by Greg Roberson former Jr Elk Herd #473 Jr exalted ruler and presently a coach at the El Dorado High School. This will be informative for parents and hopefully life changing young adults. We hope to see you there. Thank you in advance for your support!

01/16/2023

The Jr. Elk Herd #473 is now accepting new members. If you are ages 13-18 years contact us at any of these people.
Jakhin Payne: 870-665-2082
Larry Woods: 870-814-6855
Christopher Hymes: 870-310-1786

Ps. If you want to be a part of something positive and impactful this is the organization for you

01/16/2023

Jr. Elk Herd #473 “Words Have Power”
2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade