PARK CITY ELKS LODGE 734 (B.P.O.E.)

10/26/2025

MEDIA ALERT – NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOVEMBER IS ELKS VETERANS REMEMBRANCE MONTH

Chicago, IL — October 22, 2025:

In an enduring tribute to America’s heroes, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has once again proclaimed November as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. Elks National President Bryan Klatt encourages every Lodge and community to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform—living out this year’s theme: “Be the Difference”.

“The highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”
— President and proud Elk member John F. Kennedy

A Century of Commitment

For more than 157 years, the Elks have upheld a simple yet powerful promise: “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” Through the Elks National Veterans Service Commission, 1,837 Lodges across the country provide vital support to veterans in need—delivering meals and clothing, funding housing for homeless veterans, hosting holiday celebrations, and offering fellowship to those who served. In the past year alone, Elks volunteers dedicated over 800,000 hours and contributed more than $56 million in aid and services to veterans. From delivering food and hygiene kits to VA hospitals, to furnishing “Welcome Home” apartments for formerly homeless veterans, Elks remain a steadfast ally to America’s defenders.

Join the Elks in Service

Every November—and every month of the year—Elks Lodges stand united in gratitude and service. Americans are encouraged to participate in local Lodge activities, volunteer in veterans’ programs, or explore membership in this all-American organization. To find your nearest Lodge or learn more about the Elks’ mission, visit www.Elks.org. For membership information, visit Join.Elks.org.

About the Elks

With nearly 800,000 members nationwide, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is one of America’s largest and most active fraternal organizations—dedicated to charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. Through service and compassion, the Elks continue to Be the Difference in communities across the nation.

10/18/2025

The Utah Elk Association lost a great man today! Kenny Kay, PSP, PDDGER, passed away this morning. Please keep his beautiful wife, Marty, in your prayers!

10/17/2025

Great activity for kids. Let’s support Bountiful’s Sub for Santa event.

10/17/2025

Park City Elks Members - (and all Elks) We encourage you to join the Elks National Foundation Fidelity Club. The Elks National Foundation funds the different Grants available, the Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program and many other local Elks programs available to Lodges. The Fidelity Club allows you to automatically give monthly donations. Your donation can be as little as $5 per month. Please consider joining the Club and giving to your community.

08/27/2025

08/21/2025

Another successful 1st responders Recognition event. We are so grateful our State President, Glen Smith, and his wife, Jeri, were there to see what we do for the community. Thank you to all who helped we out try his event.

08/21/2025

I think the Vets had a great time last night!

Veterans at the Salt Lake Bees Baseball Game! Big Shout Out to Jean Cravens Combs for putting this together for us!

07/30/2025

A little late, but we had a great turnout for the 4th of July Parade in Park City. Here are a few pictures.

07/23/2025

Park City Elks had another opportunity to say thanks to our veterans. We spent some time at Jordanelle reservoir providing snacks after their NAC activity on Monday. They went sailing and had a great time.

07/15/2025

Today marks the 99th anniversary of the Elks National Memorial and Headquarters dedication on July 14th, 1926. However, a hundred years ago, the construction of the Memorial was still in progress. Here is a photo of the Memorial taken on March 23rd, 1925, just a little over 15 months from its grand dedication attended by thousands of people.

Originally dedicated to the Elks members who served in World War I, the Memorial has evolved over the decades. A second dedication in September 1946 honored those Elks lost in World War II, followed by a third dedication on July 4, 1976, for those Elks who served in Korea and Vietnam. Our fourth and final rededication came on July 3rd, 1994, expanding that dedication to all Americans to honor all future wars involving American forces.

As we approach the centennial of this treasured building, the 2026 Elks National Convention will be heading to Chicago next year to commemorate one hundred years of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. We look forward to this event and all the new faces it will bring to Memorial to celebrate in the spirit of the Elks.