The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge held a special 50th Anniversary Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, featuring the charter members in the Santa Clarita area.  They discussed the opening of the lodge, the installation of the first officers and the purchase of the building, followed by a Q&A session with current members.

The five panelists:

Jim Williams

Bob Tallent

Bob Gill

Bruce Fortine

Nathan Beverly

From left: Jim Williams, Nathan Beverly, Maurice Hamilton (Exalted Ruler), Bob Tallent, Bob Gill (last remaining officer of the original group of officers from 50 years ago), Bruce Fortine (also charter member of local community college board). Front: Cheryl Laymon.